The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay cuts through the Strait of Hormuz, April 7, 2019.
Esper: Operation Sentinel Prevents Escalation of Middle East Waterways Conflict
By C. Todd Lopez | July 24, 2019
Just three hours into his new job, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper met with reporters at the Pentagon to discuss Iran, China and the proposed defense budget.
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Daily operations and training continue for the 3,500 Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) who are staying sharp and maintaining peak warfighting readiness in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. https://t.co/H0uPd2CwI8
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U.S. Navy fighter jets prepare for a combat flight during Operation Epic Fury. To date, U.S. forces have flown over 12,000 combat flights directly supporting Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/QKmUN2I8Ny U.S. Navy fighter jets prepare for a combat flight during Operation Epic Fury. To date, U.S. forces have flown over 12,000 combat flights directly supporting Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/QKmUN2I8Ny
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Several media outlets recently reported accusations of U.S. forces striking a sports hall and residential area in the city of Lamerd, Iran, on Feb. 28. After looking into the reports, U.S. Central Command has confirmed the accusations are false. Read more:
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🚫 CLAIM: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it attacked the residence of American pilots and aircrew in Saudi Arabia with a drone and missile, impacting a gathering of 200 people. ✅ FACT: IRGC leaders said the same thing for Dubai on March 28. The Iranian https://t.co/zPj4mldrxP 🚫 CLAIM: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it attacked the residence of American pilots and aircrew in Saudi Arabia with a drone and missile, impacting a gathering of 200 people.

✅ FACT: IRGC leaders said the same thing for Dubai on March 28. The Iranian https://t.co/zPj4mldrxP
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Readout of CENTCOM Commander’s Visit to Israel TEL AVIV, Israel - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins provided the following readout: During a visit to Israel, March 29-30, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper met with Chief of the General Staff of the
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USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails in the Indian Ocean, March 29. The amphibious assault ship is named after the Battle of Derna, which took place during the First Barbary War in 1805. https://t.co/9JAoP1K1bP USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails in the Indian Ocean, March 29. The amphibious assault ship is named after the Battle of Derna, which took place during the First Barbary War in 1805. https://t.co/9JAoP1K1bP
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An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye prepares to launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury. The E-2D collects and distributes data that provides a clearer tactical picture to command centers and other assets about what’s happening in the skies. https://t.co/dYaMcP3cVx An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye prepares to launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury. The E-2D collects and distributes data that provides a clearer tactical picture to command centers and other assets about what’s happening in the skies. https://t.co/dYaMcP3cVx
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress is refueled during a combat flight supporting Operation Epic Fury, March 26. https://t.co/2BhBoimmrm A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress is refueled during a combat flight supporting Operation Epic Fury, March 26. https://t.co/2BhBoimmrm
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During Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Navy logisticians and sustainers have demonstrated unmatched proficiency in keeping warships across the Middle East replenished with food, fuel, ammunition and other supplies to stay in the fight. https://t.co/EKItWj9kQx During Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Navy logisticians and sustainers have demonstrated unmatched proficiency in keeping warships across the Middle East replenished with food, fuel, ammunition and other supplies to stay in the fight. https://t.co/EKItWj9kQx
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A UH-60 Blackhawk crew prepares for flight during Operation Epic Fury. The UH-60 is the U.S. Army’s primary medium-lift utility helicopter used for troop transport and logistics support. https://t.co/SjlyKf2be1 A UH-60 Blackhawk crew prepares for flight during Operation Epic Fury. The UH-60 is the U.S. Army’s primary medium-lift utility helicopter used for troop transport and logistics support. https://t.co/SjlyKf2be1
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U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepare for a nighttime combat mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 25. https://t.co/glxEH2qlNO U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepare for a nighttime combat mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 25. https://t.co/glxEH2qlNO
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off from a base in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury. The Raptor is unmatched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. https://t.co/aZd59BlP3h A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off from a base in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury. The Raptor is unmatched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. https://t.co/aZd59BlP3h
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U.S. Navy aircraft have been well maintained through thousands of work hours performed by dedicated service members on top of their game during Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/XF5OAi3xCd U.S. Navy aircraft have been well maintained through thousands of work hours performed by dedicated service members on top of their game during Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/XF5OAi3xCd
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For decades, Iranian naval vessels have threatened and harassed global shipping in regional waters, but those days are over. https://t.co/J4WUwpfU24
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at a base in the Middle East after a combat flight in support of Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/5ygl0gO3q3 A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at a base in the Middle East after a combat flight in support of Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/5ygl0gO3q3
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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is pictured transiting the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is nearly as long as New York City's Empire State Building is tall. https://t.co/LTtExaGlA9 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is pictured transiting the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is nearly as long as New York City's Empire State Building is tall. https://t.co/LTtExaGlA9
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U.S. forces continue to eliminate the Iranian regime’s ability to project military power beyond its borders. https://t.co/r2jAincxxd
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E takes off for a combat flight from a base in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/umkwWE4efF A U.S. Air Force F-15E takes off for a combat flight from a base in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/umkwWE4efF
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