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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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🚫The Iranian regime’s false messaging machine continues to falsely claim that it has sunk a U.S. aircraft carrier. ✅The TRUTH: The only carrier that has been hit is the Shahid Bagheri, an Iranian drone carrier. U.S. forces struck the ship within hours of launching Operation https://t.co/6npT8nJcAt

At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident. Read more: https://t.co/i2y3Q3vo2E

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is in the fight with U.S. forces supporting Operation Epic Fury – launching aircraft from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. https://t.co/olehL4htW4

The Iranian regime's reckless use and proliferation of ballistic missiles have been a dangerous threat for decades. Now, at the President's direction, U.S. forces are eliminating the threat. https://t.co/zTsqjwVCMO

🚫Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE. ✅The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by https://t.co/AjaeHMemtA

CENTCOM Update TAMPA, Fla. – As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being

An Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck by U.S. forces during the start of Operation Epic Fury. The ship is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman at a Chah Bahar pier. As the President said, members of Iran’s armed forces, IRGC and police “must lay down your https://t.co/NzsR3dI2Hs

First 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury: “The President ordered bold action, and our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen are answering the call,” - Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander https://t.co/McrC7xeM0A

RT @SecWar: Overnight, on President Trump’s orders, the Department of War commenced OPERATION EPIC FURY — the most lethal, most complex, an…

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USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) is equipped with various weapons, including the Mk.41 VLS, Mk.45 5-inch gun, and Mk.38 25mm chain gun. Frank E. Petersen Jr. recently conducted a Mk.38 live-fire exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating defense capabilities and readiness for https://t.co/M4pBQZLRYv

Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 conducts flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea. https://t.co/tL762WMz9H

U.S. Air Force technicians help pilots by performing quality control checks on liquid oxygen. These tests ensure that aviation-grade oxygen meets strict purity and safety standards, enabling high-altitude missions to be flown with confidence and precision. https://t.co/i6bnE9g6Xa

Sailors and Marines aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) regularly perform maintenance to keep aircraft mission-ready. Their experience and skills allow Abraham Lincoln to sustain continuous airpower and conduct over 100 sorties per day. https://t.co/lzKSYJrXg7

Last month, U.S. Army Central Soldiers deployed to the Middle East completed a course where they earned Pathfinder badges. During Pathfinder training, Soldiers gain essential skills needed for planning and execution of complex airborne and air assault missions. https://t.co/qsiD9svSC1

U.S. Marines and Royal Saudi Naval Forces sharpened their marksmanship skills and participated in multiple knowledge exchanges during exercise Indigo Defender. Held in Saudi Arabia, the training exercise enhanced interoperability and strengthened the capacity to maintain maritime https://t.co/xfeVyhZSWB

During replenishments-at-sea, U.S. Navy ships are transferred food, fuel, and other essential supplies. These replenishments enable U.S. warships sustain operations at sea without having to visit a port. https://t.co/U44M3ZkG01

Earlier this month, U.S. service members and partners took part in a ruck march at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, organized by the U.S. Army's 25th Strategic Signal Battalion. Participants carried 25-pound packs over a 25-kilometer route to commemorate the battalion's anniversary. https://t.co/cvA2wpFKki

U.S. Marines and Sailors deployed to the Middle East recently worked alongside Royal Saudi Marine Forces during exercise Indigo Defender. The training exercise strengthened interoperability and sharpened warfighting skills. https://t.co/5uXFOuJKui

F/A-18 Super Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 14 land on the deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea. When launched from a catapult an aircraft carrier, the Super Hornet can go from a full stop to airborne in under 3 seconds. https://t.co/0mRLNMiwuJ

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