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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker while patrolling the skies over the Middle East.
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USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts flight operations while sailing in regional waters in the Middle East.
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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Arabian Sea supporting enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 125 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance.
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"We're excited to welcome Bahrain to Task Force Falcon Strike after the kingdom affirmed its commitment to join CENTCOM in building the world's first multinational attack drone unit. Bahrain is a steadfast partner in strengthening regional security and stability." - Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander
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U.S. Marines conduct maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey in the hangar bay aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4).
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USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts flight operations as the aircraft carrier sails in the Arabian Sea.
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🚫 CLAIM: A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said today that Iran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz through Iran’s “navy.” This is FALSE.
✅ FACT: Iran has no navy because American forces sank it. And Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz as evidenced by the thousands of ships that have passed through freely along with more than 1 billion barrels of oil just over the past few months.
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CENTCOM established Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in 2014 to advise, assist, and enable partner forces in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Over the last 12 years, the United States and Coalition partners have achieved tremendous success in eliminating and capturing thousands of terrorists.
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An F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier sails regional waters in the Middle East.
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U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit train aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship sails in regional waters and continues to support enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 25, CENTCOM forces have redirected 122 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance.
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U.S. Central Command retweeted
Physical readiness is a part of operational readiness.
Sailors participate in a flight deck PT session, putting in the work to maintain their fitness & prepare for the physical demands that come with supporting @US5thFleet operations in the @CENTCOM area of responsibility.
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As of Sept. 23, CENTCOM forces have redirected 115 commercial vessels to maintain strict enforcement of America's 🇺🇸 steel wall blockade.
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Statement from Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander:
ALT “One year ago today, CENTCOM created the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force (REJTF) to equip our warfighters with cutting-edge technology. They immediately established the U.S. military’s first one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East and launched the first aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship. The task force made history in June when an unmanned surface vessel assisted the rescue of a downed helicopter crew in regional waters, and in July when CENTCOM employed a one-way-attack unmanned surface vessel for the first time in combat. The REJTF team is now developing the world’s first multinational attack drone unit, building on the incredible milestones achieved over the past 52 weeks. To our innovators and deployed warfighters leading the way, keep up the great work!” Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander
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U.S. Army Soldiers reload a Land-based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) in the Middle East. The LPWS is a mobile air defense system that can eliminate aerial threats.
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Different platforms, same team. U.S. military air power across the CENTCOM theater promotes regional security and stability.
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USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) sails in regional waters as the guided-missile destroyer continues strict enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran, preventing commerce from entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas. As of Sept. 21, U.S. forces have redirected 110 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.
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