U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three
Since America's founding, the nation's best have honorably served in uniform with the sacrifice and support of loved ones. Today, on America's 250th, we honor the millions who've deployed abroad, defended freedom, and proudly served across the CENTCOM theater. Happy 4th of July!
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II provides fuel for several A-10C attack aircraft. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to operate for extended periods of time.
“Today, I was proud to recognize American Soldiers and Sailors assigned to a Joint Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) unit in Bahrain for their exceptional performance in shooting down 14 Iranian one-way attack drones over the past several weeks. The incredible
U.S. Army air defense artillerymen inspect ammunition in a Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system in the Middle East. C-RAM is designed to detect and destroy incoming projectiles and drones.
USS Boxer (LHD 4) and USS Portland (LPD 27) sail in formation while transiting the Indian Ocean, June 30, 2026. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently operating in the Middle East as part of a scheduled deployment. The
