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U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) incoming commander, U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, left, and outgoing USCENTCOM outgoing commander, U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, right, seated during a change of command ceremony, 8 August 2025. Multiple Department of Defense officials attended the event as well as distinguished defense leaders from partner nations around the world. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs photo by Tom Gagnier)
U.S. Central Command Welcomes New Leadership
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U.S. and Qatari Special Operations Forces conduct partner training during Invincible Sentry 25. For the third time in seven years, Qatar hosted U.S. forces for the combined military exercise designed to improve interoperability and strengthen the enduring partnership between the two countries.
Invincible Sentry 25
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Jordanian Marines with 77th Marine Battalion, conduct table five of the combat marksmanship program as part of exercise Native Fury in Jordan, July 17, 2025. Native Fury 25 is a biannual exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)
Native Fury 25: U.S. and Jordanian Marines conduct Table 5 of the Combat Marksmanship Program
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Two Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Ababil fly in formation with a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus during Exercise Eagle Resolve 25 over Qatar, Jan. 21, 2025. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to deterrence and collective defense with Gulf Cooperation Council partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
Gulf States practice interoperability during Exercise Eagle Resolve 25
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A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams tank assigned to Troop G, 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Reaper fires its main cannon during the Friendship 25 exercise in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Feb. 12, 2025. Exercises like Friendship 25 develop U.S. and Royal Saudi Land Forces service members and enable increased military capacity to address threats to regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Edwards)
Friendship 25
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U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress� fly in formation over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 20, 2025. Bomber task force missions are routine deployments of long-range, strategic bombers to assure regional partners of U.S. commitments and to deter adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado)
Stratofortress soars over Arabian Peninsula
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Courage, conduct mortar live-fire training during the Jade Chameleon 25.1 exercise in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility on Jan. 27, 2025. Exercises like Jade Chameleon 25.1 develop U.S. and Jordanian service members and enable increased military capacity to address threats to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Alexa Brumfield)
Task Force Courage Trains During Jade Chameleon 25.1
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On March 4, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, strengthening partner interoperability and demonstrating force projection capabilities in the region. It was the third BTF mission in two weeks. A B-52H Stratofortress from RAF Fairford, UK, flew across Europe and into the CENTCOM area of responsibility during their mission, which included aerial refueling and training opportunities with partner nations.
CENTCOM Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission
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U.S. and Royal Jordanian Navy divers participate in a surface supplied dive during International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 in Aqaba, Jordan, Feb. 15. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Diver 1st Class David McMahan)
IMX 2025
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division fire an M119 Howitzer during a live fire exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division fire an M119 Howitzer during a live fire exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force Wolverine, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) operate in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Task Force Wolverine, CJTF-OIR
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A U.S. Navy Sailor checks ordnance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet before it launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the USCENTCOM AoR
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Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers fly in formation during an Operation Inherent Resolve mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers fly in formation during an OIR mission over the USCENTCOM AoR
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U.S. Marine Corps train with Jordanian Armed Forces soldiers during Intrepid Maven, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) and the Jordanian Armed Forces to improve interoperability and strengthen partner-nation relations. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)
Intrepid Maven 25.1: Forming of Bonds
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels and returns to patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon patrols USCENTCOM
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), left, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails with the USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), USS Gettysburg (CG 64) USCENTCOM AoR
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
An F/A-18E launches from USS Harry S. Truman
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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 6, 2025) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
Truman's Deployment
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s fly over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during exercise Yellow Sands. The Yellow Sands series of exercises include a Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense program focused on the combined defense of the Arabian Peninsula.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s fly over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility
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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 23, 2024. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo)
U.S. B-52H, F-15Es conduct patrols in support of OIR
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons patrol the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons patrol the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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Sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepare ordnance for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Preparing ordnance
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Sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepare ordnance for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Preparing ordnance
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A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider prepares to receive fuel over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 13, 2024. The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo)
A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility
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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 30, 2024) An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)
Abraham Lincoln conducts helicopter operations
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U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) conducts live-fire training utilizing a Close-In Weapons System in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
USS Michael Murphy (DDG112) CIWS live-fire training
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England, arrives in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
F-15E Strike Eagle arrives in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. uses a variety of aircraft, such as the F-15E, to support and defend U.S. forces, allies and partners while striving to maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
U.S. KC-135 refuels Strike Eagles over CENTCOM
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducts combat patrols over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 20, 2024. The F-15E is deployed within the USCENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
U.S. KC-135 refuels Strike Eagles over CENTCOM
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B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 2, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo)
B-52Hs arrive in USCENTCOM AOR
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U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) incoming commander, U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, left, and outgoing USCENTCOM outgoing commander, U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, right, seated during a change of command ceremony, 8 August 2025. Multiple Department of Defense officials attended the event as well as distinguished defense leaders from partner nations around the world. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs photo by Tom Gagnier)
U.S. and Qatari Special Operations Forces conduct partner training during Invincible Sentry 25. For the third time in seven years, Qatar hosted U.S. forces for the combined military exercise designed to improve interoperability and strengthen the enduring partnership between the two countries.
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Jordanian Marines with 77th Marine Battalion, conduct table five of the combat marksmanship program as part of exercise Native Fury in Jordan, July 17, 2025. Native Fury 25 is a biannual exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)
Two Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Ababil fly in formation with a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus during Exercise Eagle Resolve 25 over Qatar, Jan. 21, 2025. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to deterrence and collective defense with Gulf Cooperation Council partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams tank assigned to Troop G, 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Reaper fires its main cannon during the Friendship 25 exercise in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Feb. 12, 2025. Exercises like Friendship 25 develop U.S. and Royal Saudi Land Forces service members and enable increased military capacity to address threats to regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Edwards)
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress� fly in formation over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 20, 2025. Bomber task force missions are routine deployments of long-range, strategic bombers to assure regional partners of U.S. commitments and to deter adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Courage, conduct mortar live-fire training during the Jade Chameleon 25.1 exercise in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility on Jan. 27, 2025. Exercises like Jade Chameleon 25.1 develop U.S. and Jordanian service members and enable increased military capacity to address threats to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Alexa Brumfield)
On March 4, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, strengthening partner interoperability and demonstrating force projection capabilities in the region. It was the third BTF mission in two weeks. A B-52H Stratofortress from RAF Fairford, UK, flew across Europe and into the CENTCOM area of responsibility during their mission, which included aerial refueling and training opportunities with partner nations.
U.S. and Royal Jordanian Navy divers participate in a surface supplied dive during International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 in Aqaba, Jordan, Feb. 15. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Diver 1st Class David McMahan)
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division fire an M119 Howitzer during a live fire exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force Wolverine, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) operate in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
A U.S. Navy Sailor checks ordnance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet before it launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers fly in formation during an Operation Inherent Resolve mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
U.S. Marine Corps train with Jordanian Armed Forces soldiers during Intrepid Maven, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) and the Jordanian Armed Forces to improve interoperability and strengthen partner-nation relations. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels and returns to patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), left, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 6, 2025) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s fly over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during exercise Yellow Sands. The Yellow Sands series of exercises include a Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense program focused on the combined defense of the Arabian Peninsula.
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 23, 2024. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons patrol the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepare ordnance for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepare ordnance for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider prepares to receive fuel over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 13, 2024. The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 30, 2024) An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) conducts live-fire training utilizing a Close-In Weapons System in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England, arrives in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. uses a variety of aircraft, such as the F-15E, to support and defend U.S. forces, allies and partners while striving to maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducts combat patrols over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 20, 2024. The F-15E is deployed within the USCENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 2, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Orientation Flight in the 28th ECAB's Area of Operations
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, operated by Soldiers with Bravo Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from an airfield for a local area orientation flight in the 28th ECAB's area of operations after arriving in the Middle East. These flights ensure 28th ECAB aircrews are properly acclimated and can conduct missions safely during the deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Brown)
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