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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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All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed Deceased TAMPA, Fla. – All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased. The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during

Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue. The

U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the

Operation Epic Fury: March 12th Update https://t.co/fL1wwNzPG6

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet over the middle east during Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/3z9UzXyLt9

We are eliminating Iran’s ability to threaten American forces and regional partners through lethality and precision. https://t.co/5Dkku2b3Nd

U.S. forces remain centered on very clear military objectives for eliminating Iran’s ability to project power against America and its neighbors. https://t.co/b26VDDyoDV

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Since the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks have dropped drastically. https://t.co/4Bpl5lZKD8

Hundreds of air assets continue to deliver devastating combat power against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury. https://t.co/aqzHqdnVoh

U.S. forces are degrading the Iranian regime's ability to project power at sea and harass international shipping. For years, Iranian forces have threatened freedom of navigation in waters essential to American, regional and global security and prosperity. https://t.co/gIBN02mowh

U.S. Army Soldiers are supporting the most integrated air defense umbrella in the history of the Middle East. https://t.co/2f7k2HAve1

Day and NIGHT, U.S. forces continue to deliver overwhelming firepower. https://t.co/TGx0ujatMh

Operation Epic Fury: The first 10 days https://t.co/pGL1Scu4hG

U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) provide unrivaled deep-strike capability in combat against the Iranian regime. https://t.co/Onsp1FUrz4

There is no shortage of American military will. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/SzWoV3wgC2

The Iranian regime is constantly peddling lies, even as you read this. https://t.co/3itQst9iMh

Our edge comes from the people who execute the mission. https://t.co/nTbF5qNrV8

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