U.S. Central Command

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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U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Lateef Compton, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Central Command, recently met with service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East. The trip allowed him to learn more about CJTF-OIR’s mission to https://t.co/2GmNTgyCCj

U.S. Air Forces Central and U.S. Naval Forces Central recently participated in exercise Ferocious Falcon 6, a multinational joint exercise hosted by Qatar. Read more: https://t.co/utgkmhzb5K https://t.co/tP6cyR2zWh

Sometimes the work that goes unseen has the greatest impact. Air Force weather personnel help to safeguard operations and support mission planning by providing uninterrupted forecasting data to operators throughout the U.S. Central Command operating area. @usafcent https://t.co/ycgUrP2JDu

U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainers and fuel distribution technicians work around the clock throughout the region to keep aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster III mission ready. The technical and tactical expertise of these Airmen ensures aircraft remain operational. @USAFCENT https://t.co/Ojw8J3BsO0

This week, a U.S. B-52 Stratofortress flew in formation with Qatari Rafale (right) and U.S. F-16 fighter jets (left) during a joint training exercise over the U.S. Central Command operating area. With a shared commitment to regional security and stability, training together makes https://t.co/mQfcT0hsk4

Guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits past the Friendship Bridge, a landmark of the Suez Canal, Nov. 13. The Roosevelt is currently deployed to the Middle East to support maritime security and stability in the region. @US5thFleet https://t.co/xeT6gv7oYx

Low, Slow, and Lethal. As a legacy platform, the A-10 was the first Air Force aircraft designed for close air support of ground forces. Equipped with a 30mm Gatling gun, the A-10 provides a rapid response to threats in close proximity to friendly forces, providing invaluable https://t.co/jHK4bdI6la

American air power takes to the skies over the United Arab Emirates! The Viper Demo Team, led by Air Force Maj. Taylor ‘FEMA’ Heister, is demonstrating the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s combat capabilities at the 2025 Dubai Air Show. @VIPERDEMOTEAM https://t.co/UGtS2wdoUq

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Guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) sails in between two Israeli Navy corvette ships during an exercise in the U.S. Central Command operating area, Nov. 13. The United States and Israel maintain strong maritime ties that promote regional security and stability. https://t.co/wp2mlcFY5P

We’re stronger when we work together in the skies! Last month, a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker crew refueled Royal Bahrain Air Force F-16s over the Middle East, showcasing bilateral collaboration in maintaining regional security and stability. https://t.co/185FWY8SuJ

U.S. Central Command forces monitored an incident involving Iranian forces illegally boarding and seizing a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker transiting international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 14. Read more: https://t.co/sMJRlCq4Ii

Military working dogs like Kkody, Fany and Iniez are critical teammates in safeguarding warfighters deployed across the Military East. They play essential roles in explosive and narcotic detection, adversary tracking, and other security missions alongside their two-legged https://t.co/oEshEaLnYW

RT @US5thFleet: We are aware of the incident involving the Marshall Islands-flagged M/V Talara. We are actively monitoring the situation. C…

This week, the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) worked with an international organization that cleared debris from a major road critical to the flow of humanitarian aid in central Gaza. This video shows clearing operations on Salah-Al-din Road along a key north-to-south https://t.co/aeTYXP5OjB

U.S. Central Command forces advised, assisted, and enabled more than 22 operations against ISIS with partners in Syria over the past month, diminishing the terrorist group’s ability to conduct local operations and export violence around the world. Read more: https://t.co/X2JTuXcPcz

This Veterans Day, and everyday, we honor those who have worn and are wearing the cloth of the nation. https://t.co/vYbtM4H0eV

The Royal Saudi Land Forces are partnering with @usarmycentral and the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade at Fort Irwin, California, for the first time. The joint training will improve interoperability and operational readiness. https://t.co/bVbluE4rfV

RT @usarmycentral: Soldiers of the Royal Saudi Land Forces download their equipment ahead of their first-ever U.S. Army combat training cen…

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is taking action to support the disarmament of Hizballah by sanctioning individuals who facilitated funneling tens of millions of dollars from Iran to Hizballah in 2025. Read more: https://t.co/fuLYj9nCRw

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