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New Creative Relevant Search filters Uscentcom Stock Photos and Images  (14,039) Narrow your search: Black & white Page 1 of 141 A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels an F-22 Raptor aircraft over an undisclosed location Sept. 26, 2014, before strike operations in Syria. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes t A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels an F-22 Raptor aircraft over an undisclosed location Sept. 26, 2014, before strike operations in Syria. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes thttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-air-force-kc-10-extender-aircraft-refuels-an-f-22-raptor-aircraft-73988604.html U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan attends the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Gen. Joseph L. Votel, retired after 39 years of military service and was succeeded as Centcom commander by Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan attends the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Gen. Joseph L. Votel, retired after 39 years of military service and was succeeded as Centcom commander by Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-acting-secretary-of-defense-patrick-m-shanahan-attends-the-us-central-command-change-of-command-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-gen-joseph-l-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-and-was-succeeded-as-centcom-commander-by-gen-kenneth-f-mckenzie-jr-image242404647.html A Cypriot National Guard Special Forces Operator defends a position as others move towards an objective while conducting a scenario during Exercise Eager Lion 2019 near the Sahab District, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sept. 3, 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell) A Cypriot National Guard Special Forces Operator defends a position as others move towards an objective while conducting a scenario during Exercise Eager Lion 2019 near the Sahab District, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sept. 3, 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-cypriot-national-guard-special-forces-operator-defends-a-position-as-others-move-towards-an-objective-while-conducting-a-scenario-during-exercise-eager-lion-2019-near-the-sahab-district-hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan-sept-3-2019-eager-lion-us-central-commands-largest-and-most-complex-exercise-is-an-opportunity-to-integrate-forces-in-a-multilateral-environment-operate-in-realistic-terrain-and-strengthen-military-to-military-relationships-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-sean-campbell-image271172098.html Secretary of Defense James Mattis and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), talk during his visit to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer) Secretary of Defense James Mattis and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), talk during his visit to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/secretary-of-defense-james-mattis-and-us-army-gen-joseph-votel-the-commander-of-us-central-command-uscentcom-talk-during-his-visit-to-macdill-air-force-base-fla-october-12-2017-department-of-defense-photo-by-us-air-force-tech-sgt-dana-flamer-image184685218.html KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (December 26, 2011). Gen. James Huggin of the 82nd Airborne Division greets and shacks hands with Marine Gen James Mattis of US Central Command (USCENTCOM) right after Gen Mattis stepped of his plain on Kandahar Air Field’s. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (December 26, 2011). Gen. James Huggin of the 82nd Airborne Division greets and shacks hands with Marine Gen James Mattis of US Central Command (USCENTCOM) right after Gen Mattis stepped of his plain on Kandahar Air Field’s.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kandahar-afghanistan-december-26-2011-gen-james-huggin-of-the-82nd-airborne-division-greets-and-shacks-hands-with-marine-gen-james-mattis-of-us-central-command-uscentcom-right-after-gen-mattis-stepped-of-his-plain-on-kandahar-air-fields-image235135031.html A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operator leads Cypriot National Guard Special Forces Operators towards an objective while conducting a training mission during Exercise Eager Lion 2019 near the Sahab District, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sept. 3, 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell) A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operator leads Cypriot National Guard Special Forces Operators towards an objective while conducting a training mission during Exercise Eager Lion 2019 near the Sahab District, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sept. 3, 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-special-tactics-operator-leads-cypriot-national-guard-special-forces-operators-towards-an-objective-while-conducting-a-training-mission-during-exercise-eager-lion-2019-near-the-sahab-district-hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan-sept-3-2019-eager-lion-us-central-commands-largest-and-most-complex-exercise-is-an-opportunity-to-integrate-forces-in-a-multilateral-environment-operate-in-realistic-terrain-and-strengthen-military-to-military-relationships-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-sean-campbell-image271172108.html U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay REUTERS WR U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay REUTERS WRhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-shakes-hands-with-us-soldiers-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterswolfgang-rattay-reuters-wr-image380951523.html An M1A1 Abrams tank is transported by the Landing Craft, Utility 1635 to the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) on May 28, 2016, while stationed in the Gulf of Aqaba. The crew of Harpers Ferry is part of about 3,000 U.S. military personnel C representing USCENTCOM headquarters and its components C who will participate in this yearÕs bilateral exercise, exercise Eager Lion 16, with the Jordan Armed Forces. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Eshleman/U.S. Navy/UPI An M1A1 Abrams tank is transported by the Landing Craft, Utility 1635 to the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) on May 28, 2016, while stationed in the Gulf of Aqaba. The crew of Harpers Ferry is part of about 3,000 U.S. military personnel C representing USCENTCOM headquarters and its components C who will participate in this yearÕs bilateral exercise, exercise Eager Lion 16, with the Jordan Armed Forces. 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Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell) Coalition Special Forces Operators run towards an objective after exiting a Jordanian helicopter while conducting a scenario during Exercise Eager Lion 2019 near the Sahab District, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sept. 3, 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/coalition-special-forces-operators-run-towards-an-objective-after-exiting-a-jordanian-helicopter-while-conducting-a-scenario-during-exercise-eager-lion-2019-near-the-sahab-district-hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan-sept-3-2019-eager-lion-us-central-commands-largest-and-most-complex-exercise-is-an-opportunity-to-integrate-forces-in-a-multilateral-environment-operate-in-realistic-terrain-and-strengthen-military-to-military-relationships-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-sean-campbell-image271172106.html A British soldier addresses improvements that Arizona Army National Guard soldiers could focus on during riot-control training at exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 21, 2019. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adrian Borunda) A British soldier addresses improvements that Arizona Army National Guard soldiers could focus on during riot-control training at exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 21, 2019. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. 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Truman Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released) 200114-N-PC620-0132 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires its forward Mark 45 mod 4 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. The Normandy is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. 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(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) Two Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs break away from each other after an aerial refueling mission over Southwest Asia, May 29, 2019. The F-35s are in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the standard rotational forces protecting U.S. forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-air-force-f-35a-lightning-iis-break-away-from-each-other-after-an-aerial-refueling-mission-over-southwest-asia-may-29-2019-the-f-35s-are-in-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-as-part-of-the-standard-rotational-forces-protecting-us-forces-and-interests-in-the-region-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-chris-drzazgowski-image395697576.html U.S. Marines and U.S. Army soldiers attach a cargo load to an MV-22 with a single point hook during External Cargo Lift Training conducted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-165 (VMM-165), Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2015. The SPMAGTF’s organic MV-22 squadron, paired with its KC-130 refueling capabilities, allow it to respond to contingencies as a fully capable crisis response unit across the USCENTCOM Area of Operations. U.S. Marines and U.S. Army soldiers attach a cargo load to an MV-22 with a single point hook during External Cargo Lift Training conducted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-165 (VMM-165), Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2015. The SPMAGTF’s organic MV-22 squadron, paired with its KC-130 refueling capabilities, allow it to respond to contingencies as a fully capable crisis response unit across the USCENTCOM Area of Operations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-and-us-army-soldiers-attach-a-cargo-load-to-an-mv-22-with-89981389.html U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley during the retirement ceremony for the commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley during the retirement ceremony for the commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-chief-of-staff-gen-mark-a-milley-during-the-retirement-ceremony-for-the-commander-of-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404652.html President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, Commander, U.S. Central Command spend a few minutes with troops on their way to today's press briefing. President Trump visited USCENTCOM headquarters to discuss issues relevant to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Central Command photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Belser) President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, Commander, U.S. Central Command spend a few minutes with troops on their way to today's press briefing. President Trump visited USCENTCOM headquarters to discuss issues relevant to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Central Command photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Belser)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/president-donald-j-trump-and-us-army-gen-joseph-l-votel-commander-us-central-command-spend-a-few-minutes-with-troops-on-their-way-to-todays-press-briefing-president-trump-visited-uscentcom-headquarters-to-discuss-issues-relevant-to-the-centcom-area-of-responsibility-us-central-command-photo-by-marine-corps-sgt-alan-belser-image185915872.html Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, left, discusses the U.S. Army participation in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 with Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, Aug. 3, 2017, during the distinguished visitor’s day at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multinational exercise focused on peacekeeping and peace support operations, while building relationships and mutual understanding between partner nations. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, left, discusses the U.S. Army participation in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 with Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, Aug. 3, 2017, during the distinguished visitor’s day at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multinational exercise focused on peacekeeping and peace support operations, while building relationships and mutual understanding between partner nations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-brig-gen-jeffrey-van-task-force-spartan-deputy-commanding-general-171908451.html U.S. President George W. Bush addresses U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay REUTERS WR U.S. President George W. Bush addresses U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay REUTERS WRhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-addresses-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterswolfgang-rattay-reuters-wr-image380720131.html Midshipman Helen Galliani fires a M240 machine gun during a crew served weapons gun shoot aboard the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) on May 24, 2016 while loitering in the Gulf of Aqaba. The crew of Harpers Ferry is part of about 3,000 U.S. military personnel C representing USCENTCOM headquarters and its components C who will participate in this yearÕs bilateral exercise, Exercise Eager Lion 16, with the Jordan Armed Forces. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Eshleman/U.S. Navy/UPI Midshipman Helen Galliani fires a M240 machine gun during a crew served weapons gun shoot aboard the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) on May 24, 2016 while loitering in the Gulf of Aqaba. The crew of Harpers Ferry is part of about 3,000 U.S. military personnel C representing USCENTCOM headquarters and its components C who will participate in this yearÕs bilateral exercise, Exercise Eager Lion 16, with the Jordan Armed Forces. 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Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. Navy are conducting enhanced security patrols across the region, specifically increasing communication and coordination with each other in support of regional naval cooperation and maritime security operations in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vincent Fausnaught/Released) 190527-A-YD127-2092 ARABIAN GULF (May 27, 2019) Island-class patrol boat USCGC Wrangell (WPB 1332) sails alongside the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) in the Arabian Gulf. Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. Navy are conducting enhanced security patrols across the region, specifically increasing communication and coordination with each other in support of regional naval cooperation and maritime security operations in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. 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Connor Mendez) Commandos assigned to 1st Special Operations Kandak clear a training compound during breaching training in Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2018. Commandos can gain access to fortified positions via a variety of means organic to Commando squads and platoons. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Connor Mendez)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/commandos-assigned-to-1st-special-operations-kandak-clear-a-training-compound-during-breaching-training-in-laghman-province-afghanistan-feb-13-2018-commandos-can-gain-access-to-fortified-positions-via-a-variety-of-means-organic-to-commando-squads-and-platoons-us-army-photo-by-sgt-connor-mendez-image344922189.html 200114-N-PC620-0132 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires its forward Mark 45 mod 4 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. The Normandy is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released) 200114-N-PC620-0132 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires its forward Mark 45 mod 4 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. The Normandy is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. 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The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a unique set of solutions to emergent crises across a broad swath of the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Leah Agler/RELEASED) U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, observe MV-22 Osprey fast rope training in Southwest Asia, Sept. 16, 2015. Fast roping allows Marines to insert ground forces quickly from the air, without the need for a stabilized landing zone. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a unique set of solutions to emergent crises across a broad swath of the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. 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Dana Flamer) Abu Dhabi, UAE—Members of Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) jump out of a UH-60 helicopter during a training demonstration in support of the USCENTCOM component commanders conference July 21, 2017. The event was held to highlight the joint Special Operation Force specific training and the unique skills and capabilities that they bring to the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. 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Kazakhstani soldiers with Company 2 of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion discuss company tactical operations center tasks with Master Sgt. Richard Harris, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, July 28, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kazakhstani-soldiers-with-company-2-of-the-kazakhstan-peacekeeping-171908448.html U.S. President George W. Bush greets U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Larry Downing WR/WS U.S. President George W. Bush greets U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Larry Downing WR/WShttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-greets-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterslarry-downing-wrws-image381080309.html U.S. Soldiers engage enemy forces during Operation Moshtarak in Badula Qulp, Afghanistan on February 19, 2010. 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(U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Sean Carnes)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-10th-special-operations-kandak-commando-returns-fire-during-offensive-operations-against-the-taliban-in-kunduz-province-afghanistan-jan-20-2018-us-air-force-photo-by-sra-sean-carnes-image344924340.html Infantry Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire an FGM-148 Javelin during a combined arms live fire exercise in Jordan on August 27, 2019, in support of Eager Lion. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Liane Hatch) Infantry Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire an FGM-148 Javelin during a combined arms live fire exercise in Jordan on August 27, 2019, in support of Eager Lion. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 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The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a flexible, task-organized set of solutions to emerging crisis within an area of responsibility spanning 20 countries. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Corporal Cansin P. Hardyegritag) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Carlos Peralta with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, uses an entrenching tool to prepare a heavy machine gun emplacement during the unit’s Mission Readiness Exercise in Southwest Asia, June 24, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a flexible, task-organized set of solutions to emerging crisis within an area of responsibility spanning 20 countries. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Corporal Cansin P. 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The president received a brief from Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of U.S. Central Command, on several topics including a strategy on how to dismantle ISIS going forward. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fredrick J. Coleman) President visits USCENTCOM, MacDill AFB 140917-M-ZQ516-003 President Barack Obama addresses troops at the fitness center here Sept. 17 during his trip to Tampa. The president received a brief from Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of U.S. Central Command, on several topics including a strategy on how to dismantle ISIS going forward. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fredrick J. 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Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, checks a Kazakhstani soldier’s protective mask for a proper seal after a simulated chemical attack July 27, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sgt-1st-class-dutch-chapman-149th-military-engagement-team-kentucky-171908445.html Hands reach out to grab U.S. President George W. Bush following his key-note speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. Hands reach out to grab U.S. President George W. Bush following his key-note speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hands-reach-out-to-grab-us-president-george-w-bush-following-his-key-note-speech-in-front-of-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-image381099815.html U.S. Army M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks are parked next to a flight line in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2020. USCENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez) U.S. Army M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks are parked next to a flight line in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2020. USCENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. 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The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a unique set of solutions to emergent crises across a broad swath of the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Leah Agler/RELEASED) U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, conduct fast rope training from an MV-22 Osprey while deployed to Southwest Asia, Sept. 16, 2015. Fast roping allows Marines to insert ground forces quickly from the air, without the need for a stabilized landing zone. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a unique set of solutions to emergent crises across a broad swath of the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. 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(Photo by Tom Gagnier) Joint service military personnel from U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and supporting commands fire non-lethal weapons (NLW) at the MacDill Air force Base firing range during a familiarization event (FAMFIRE) Jan. 18, 2018. The FAMFIRE was a demonstration of NLW capabilities, and a show of how non-lethal weapons may be used in conjunction with lethal weapon systems to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in military operations. 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Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, discusses proper sealing techniques for protective gear with Kazakhstani soldier’s after a simulated chemical attack July 27, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sgt-1st-class-dutch-chapman-149th-military-engagement-team-kentucky-171908447.html U.S. President George W. Bush rolls up his sleeves before speaking to U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Jason Reed WR/WS U.S. President George W. Bush rolls up his sleeves before speaking to U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Jason Reed WR/WShttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-rolls-up-his-sleeves-before-speaking-to-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reutersjason-reed-wrws-image380852536.html A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II being refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sep. 4th, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred) A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II being refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sep. 4th, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-a-10-thunderbolt-ii-being-refueled-by-a-us-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-sep-4th-2020-the-kc-135-stratotanker-delivers-us-air-forces-central-command-a-global-reach-aerial-capability-to-support-our-joint-and-coalition-aircraft-and-provide-war-winning-airpower-throughout-the-uscentcom-area-of-responsibility-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-jason-allred-image371211275.html A mortar crew from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fires illumination rounds into the night, Jan 28. 2018, during Inferno Creek 2018 near Thumrait, Oman. Inferno Creek 2018 is an annual Omani-U.S. exercise focused on building bilateral ties between the two militaries. This is the first time the exercise was held at the company level. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David L. Nye) A mortar crew from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fires illumination rounds into the night, Jan 28. 2018, during Inferno Creek 2018 near Thumrait, Oman. Inferno Creek 2018 is an annual Omani-U.S. exercise focused on building bilateral ties between the two militaries. This is the first time the exercise was held at the company level. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David L. Nye)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-mortar-crew-from-headquarters-and-headquarters-company-1st-battalion-35th-armored-regiment-2nd-armored-brigade-combat-team-1st-infantry-division-fires-illumination-rounds-into-the-night-jan-28-2018-during-inferno-creek-2018-near-thumrait-oman-inferno-creek-2018-is-an-annual-omani-us-exercise-focused-on-building-bilateral-ties-between-the-two-militaries-this-is-the-first-time-the-exercise-was-held-at-the-company-level-us-army-photo-by-sgt-david-l-nye-image344925380.html U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, conduct fast rope training from an MV-22 Osprey while deployed to Southwest Asia, Sept. 16, 2015. Fast roping allows Marines to insert ground forces quickly from the air, without the need for a stabilized landing zone. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a unique set of solutions to emergent crises across a broad swath of the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Leah Agler/RELEASED) U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, conduct fast rope training from an MV-22 Osprey while deployed to Southwest Asia, Sept. 16, 2015. Fast roping allows Marines to insert ground forces quickly from the air, without the need for a stabilized landing zone. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a unique set of solutions to emergent crises across a broad swath of the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Leah Agler/RELEASED)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-with-india-company-3rd-battalion-7th-marine-regiment-special-89981070.html The outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, embraces his replacement Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, right, during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. The outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, embraces his replacement Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, right, during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-outgoing-commander-of-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-embraces-his-replacement-marine-corps-gen-frank-mckenzie-right-during-his-retirement-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404656.html In an effort to increase a shared understanding of theater level logistics throughout the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of operations (AOR), Kuwaiti Armed Forces and 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) logistics leadership met at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 19., 2016. The joint effort was to develop and increase between the U.S. and Kuwaiti armies via a Tactical Logistics Exchange (TLE). (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow) In an effort to increase a shared understanding of theater level logistics throughout the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of operations (AOR), Kuwaiti Armed Forces and 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) logistics leadership met at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 19., 2016. The joint effort was to develop and increase between the U.S. and Kuwaiti armies via a Tactical Logistics Exchange (TLE). (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 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A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion dons his chemical protection gear while Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, checks his protective mask for a proper seal after a simulated chemical attack July 27, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-kazakhstani-soldier-with-the-kazakhstan-peacekeeping-battalion-dons-171908446.html U.S. President George W. Bush smiles broadly as he stands in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/AA U.S. President George W. Bush smiles broadly as he stands in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/AAhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-smiles-broadly-as-he-stands-in-front-of-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterswolfgang-rattay-wraa-image381080304.html Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II's fly over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility after being refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sep. 4th, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred) Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II's fly over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility after being refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sep. 4th, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-us-air-force-a-10-thunderbolt-iis-fly-over-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-after-being-refueled-by-a-us-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-sep-4th-2020-the-kc-135-stratotanker-delivers-us-air-forces-central-command-a-global-reach-aerial-capability-to-support-our-joint-and-coalition-aircraft-and-provide-war-winning-airpower-throughout-the-uscentcom-area-of-responsibility-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-jason-allred-image371211266.html A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, armed with four GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition, parks on a flightline before a mission on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 22, 2018. The 62nd ERS provides close air support, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in Afghanistan.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Labbe) A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, armed with four GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition, parks on a flightline before a mission on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 22, 2018. The 62nd ERS provides close air support, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in Afghanistan.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Labbe)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-mq-9-reaper-assigned-to-the-62nd-expeditionary-reconnaissance-squadron-armed-with-four-gbu-38-joint-direct-attack-munition-parks-on-a-flightline-before-a-mission-on-kandahar-airfield-afghanistan-feb-22-2018-the-62nd-ers-provides-close-air-support-intelligence-surveillance-and-reconnaissance-capabilities-in-afghanistanus-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-paul-labbe-image344926298.html U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Burke, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, instructs Cpl. Marvin Fernandez and Lance Cpl. Netanel Frankel, riflemen with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, SPMAGTF—CR—CC, during a demolition range in Southwest Asia, July 17, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a flexible, task-organized set of solutions to emerging crises within an area of responsibility spanning 20 countries. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl Leah Agl U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Burke, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force—Crisis Response—Central Command, instructs Cpl. Marvin Fernandez and Lance Cpl. Netanel Frankel, riflemen with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, SPMAGTF—CR—CC, during a demolition range in Southwest Asia, July 17, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC provide the commander of USCENTCOM with a flexible, task-organized set of solutions to emerging crises within an area of responsibility spanning 20 countries. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl Leah Aglhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marine-staff-sgt-matthew-burke-an-explosive-ordnance-disposal-technician-89981314.html U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan attends the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Gen. Joseph L. Votel, retired after 39 years of military service and was succeeded as Centcom commander by Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan attends the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Gen. Joseph L. Votel, retired after 39 years of military service and was succeeded as Centcom commander by Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-acting-secretary-of-defense-patrick-m-shanahan-attends-the-us-central-command-change-of-command-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-gen-joseph-l-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-and-was-succeeded-as-centcom-commander-by-gen-kenneth-f-mckenzie-jr-image242404657.html U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, meets with Gen Othman al-Ghanimi, Chief of Staff, Iraqi Army, and Lt Gen Mohammed Khaled Al-Khadher, Chief of Staff, Kuwait armed forces, January 23, 2018. Votel met with key military leaders at the US, Iraq, and Kuwait Chief of Staff tri-lateral discussions during his recent USCENTCOM area of responsibility trip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer) U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, meets with Gen Othman al-Ghanimi, Chief of Staff, Iraqi Army, and Lt Gen Mohammed Khaled Al-Khadher, Chief of Staff, Kuwait armed forces, January 23, 2018. Votel met with key military leaders at the US, Iraq, and Kuwait Chief of Staff tri-lateral discussions during his recent USCENTCOM area of responsibility trip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-gen-joseph-l-votel-commander-us-central-command-meets-with-gen-othman-al-ghanimi-chief-of-staff-iraqi-army-and-lt-gen-mohammed-khaled-al-khadher-chief-of-staff-kuwait-armed-forces-january-23-2018-votel-met-with-key-military-leaders-at-the-us-iraq-and-kuwait-chief-of-staff-tri-lateral-discussions-during-his-recent-uscentcom-area-of-responsibility-trip-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-dana-flamer-image179513489.html Staff Sgt. Daniel Dornbusch, 149th Military Engagement Team, stands ready to raise the American flag during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multinational exercise focused on peacekeeping and peace support operations, while building relationships and mutual understanding between partner nations. Staff Sgt. Daniel Dornbusch, 149th Military Engagement Team, stands ready to raise the American flag during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multinational exercise focused on peacekeeping and peace support operations, while building relationships and mutual understanding between partner nations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-staff-sgt-daniel-dornbusch-149th-military-engagement-team-stands-ready-171908443.html U.S. President George W. Bush makes a point during his speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/WS U.S. President George W. Bush makes a point during his speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. 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Bevan) A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 8, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft that provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. 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(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Gudex) Lebanese Special Forces members clear the corner of a building during urban operations training with U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators as part of Eager Lion 2019 at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Aug. 25, 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. 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Andrea Delosreyes, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadronhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-capt-andrea-delosreyes-a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-72774954.html U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley during the retirement ceremony for U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley during the retirement ceremony for U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-chief-of-staff-gen-mark-a-milley-during-the-retirement-ceremony-for-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404670.html Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Vivian discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region. Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Vivian discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/col-bill-vivian-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-commanding-officer-speaks-with-marines-in-jordan-dec-31-2016-while-visiting-these-spmagtf-marines-vivian-discussed-the-past-present-and-future-missions-of-the-force-and-thanked-the-marines-for-their-hard-work-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-a-well-trained-crisis-response-force-that-participates-in-theater-security-cooperation-exercises-across-uscentcom-to-support-partner-nations-in-this-important-region-image188729897.html Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander, greets representatives from each nation participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan. Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander, greets representatives from each nation participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maj-gen-murat-bektanov-kazakhstan-land-forces-commander-greets-representatives-171908444.html U.S. President George W. Bush makes a point during his speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Larry Downing REUTERS WR/FMS U.S. President George W. Bush makes a point during his speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Larry Downing REUTERS WR/FMShttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-makes-a-point-during-his-speech-in-front-of-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterslarry-downing-reuters-wrfms-image380752253.html A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet gets refueled over the U.S. Central Command area by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sept 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred) A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet gets refueled over the U.S. Central Command area by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sept 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. 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President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes t A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels an F-22 Raptor aircraft over an undisclosed location Sept. 26, 2014, before strike operations in Syria. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes thttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-air-force-kc-10-extender-aircraft-refuels-an-f-22-raptor-aircraft-74378999.html U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, left, with outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, left, with outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-chief-of-staff-gen-mark-a-milley-left-with-outgoing-commander-of-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-during-his-retirement-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404671.html Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command sergeant major, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Zapata discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region. Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command sergeant major, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Zapata discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. 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Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multinational exercise focused on peacekeeping and peace support operations, while building relationships and mutual understanding between partner nations. Staff Sgt. William Gordley, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, folds the recovered U.S. flag during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017, at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multinational exercise focused on peacekeeping and peace support operations, while building relationships and mutual understanding between partner nations.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-staff-sgt-william-gordley-149th-military-engagement-team-kentucky-171908452.html U.S. President George W. Bush makes a point as he gives a key-note speech to U.S. soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Larry Downing REUTERS WR U.S. President George W. Bush makes a point as he gives a key-note speech to U.S. soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Larry Downing REUTERS WRhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-president-george-w-bush-makes-a-point-as-he-gives-a-key-note-speech-to-us-soldiers-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterslarry-downing-reuters-wr-image380928931.html A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron accelerates down the runway in a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft that provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan) A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron accelerates down the runway in a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft that provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. 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TF 51/5 is entrusted with rapidly aggregating crisis response capabilities and positioning Navy and Marine Corps forces throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to ensure command and control of forces at sea, from the sea and ashore. (U.S. Mar U.S. Marines and Sailors with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, compete with British military service members in a tug-of-war during an athletic sporting event hosted to build comradery and teamwork between U.S. troops and British military counterparts at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan 24, 2019. TF 51/5 is entrusted with rapidly aggregating crisis response capabilities and positioning Navy and Marine Corps forces throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to ensure command and control of forces at sea, from the sea and ashore. 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Votel, smiles during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. The outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, smiles during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-outgoing-commander-of-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-smiles-during-his-retirement-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404664.html Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Vivian discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region. Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Vivian discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/col-bill-vivian-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-commanding-officer-speaks-with-marines-in-jordan-dec-31-2016-while-visiting-these-spmagtf-marines-vivian-discussed-the-past-present-and-future-missions-of-the-force-and-thanked-the-marines-for-their-hard-work-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-a-well-trained-crisis-response-force-that-participates-in-theater-security-cooperation-exercises-across-uscentcom-to-support-partner-nations-in-this-important-region-image188729990.html Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, joins Col. Jose Devarona, U.S. Army Central, in greeting Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of the general staff of the Kazakhstan Armed Forces, July 31, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, joins Col. Jose Devarona, U.S. Army Central, in greeting Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of the general staff of the Kazakhstan Armed Forces, July 31, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-col-kent-cavallini-149th-military-engagement-team-deputy-commander-171908449.html U.S. President George W. Bush greets the troops after making a key-note speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/WS U.S. President George W. Bush greets the troops after making a key-note speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. 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This is the first time in more than two years the capability has been used at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys) An Ilyushin Il-76 prepares to land at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2019. The U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Air Mobility Division and Airlift Control Team orchestrate the utilization of commercial international heavyweight air tenders to move theater cargo providing the USCENTCOM theater an important airlift capability for cargo that cannot be load planned on military aircraft within the next 72 hours. This is the first time in more than two years the capability has been used at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. 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Dylan Mangas, a maintenance chief assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle into the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) following the conclusion of Eager Lion 2018 April 30, 2018, off Jordan. Eager Lion is a major training event that provides U.S. forces and Jordan Armed Forces the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition-type environment. (U. JORDAN (April 30, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Mangas, a maintenance chief assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle into the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) following the conclusion of Eager Lion 2018 April 30, 2018, off Jordan. 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Abdul Majid Al-Shammari, Special Forces officer, communicates with other members in his unit while c Qatar Armed Forces 1st Lt. Abdul Majid Al-Shammari, Special Forces officer, communicates with other members in his unit while chttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/qatar-armed-forces-1st-lt-abdul-majid-al-shammari-special-forces-officer-image69863591.html Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie smiles during the promotion ceremony as the new commander of U.S. Central Command at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. McKenzie succeeded Gen. Joseph L. Votel as Centcom commander, as Votel retired after 39 years of military service. Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie smiles during the promotion ceremony as the new commander of U.S. Central Command at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. McKenzie succeeded Gen. Joseph L. 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Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Vivian discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-col-bill-vivian-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-140589434.html Col. Jose Devarona, director of U.S. Army Central Security Cooperation Division, center, and Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, right, greet Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of the general staff of the Kazakhstan Armed Forces, July 31, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Desiree Dillehay, 149th Military Engagement Team) Col. Jose Devarona, director of U.S. Army Central Security Cooperation Division, center, and Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, right, greet Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of the general staff of the Kazakhstan Armed Forces, July 31, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Desiree Dillehay, 149th Military Engagement Team)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-col-jose-devarona-director-of-us-army-central-security-cooperation-171908450.html U.S. President George W. Bush greets the troops before giving a key-note speech in front of U.S. soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/AA U.S. President George W. Bush greets the troops before giving a key-note speech in front of U.S. soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. 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This is the first time in more than two years the capability has been used at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys) An Ilyushin Il-76 taxis after arriving at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2019. The U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Air Mobility Division and Airlift Control Team orchestrate the utilization of commercial international heavyweight air tenders to move theater cargo providing the USCENTCOM theater an important airlift capability for cargo that cannot be load planned on military aircraft within the next 72 hours. This is the first time in more than two years the capability has been used at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. 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The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck/Released) 190819-M-EC058-1117 RED SEA (Aug. 19, 2019) Rosie, a specialized search dog assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is rewarded after a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck/Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/190819-m-ec058-1117-red-sea-aug-19-2019-rosie-a-specialized-search-dog-assigned-to-the-11th-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-is-rewarded-after-a-live-fire-exercise-aboard-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-boxer-lhd-4-the-boxer-amphibious-ready-group-and-11th-meu-are-deployed-to-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-in-support-of-naval-operations-to-ensure-maritime-stability-and-security-in-the-central-region-connecting-the-mediterranean-and-the-pacific-through-the-western-indian-ocean-and-three-strategic-choke-points-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-dalton-s-swanbeckreleased-image344927600.html Members of the French air forces pose for a photo at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2013. As liaisons for the French air force, their primary mission is to incorporate French aircraft and means into the Combined Air and Spac Members of the French air forces pose for a photo at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2013. As liaisons for the French air force, their primary mission is to incorporate French aircraft and means into the Combined Air and Spachttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/members-of-the-french-air-forces-pose-for-a-photo-at-the-379th-air-image60817351.html The outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, delivers an address during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. The outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, delivers an address during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-outgoing-commander-of-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-delivers-an-address-during-his-retirement-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404663.html Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command sergeant major, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Zapata discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region. Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command sergeant major, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Zapata discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sgt-maj-edward-zapata-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-140560329.html Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, addresses service members assigned to the U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2008. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, addresses service members assigned to the U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2008.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-adm-mike-mullen-us-navy-addresses-service-members-assigned-to-the-us-special-operations-command-at-macdill-air-force-base-in-tampa-fla-on-oct-31-2008-image263290747.html Hands reach out to grab U.S. President George W. Bush following his key-note speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/WS Hands reach out to grab U.S. President George W. Bush following his key-note speech in front of U.S. troops who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/WShttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hands-reach-out-to-grab-us-president-george-w-bush-following-his-key-note-speech-in-front-of-us-troops-who-were-deployed-in-the-operation-enduring-freedom-during-war-on-iraq-at-the-us-army-central-command-uscentcom-headquarters-in-doha-qatar-on-june-5-2003-uscentcom-is-the-armys-largest-pre-positioning-base-outside-the-united-states-to-protect-us-interests-in-this-region-reuterswolfgang-rattay-wrws-image381049603.html A U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility prior to being refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sept 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial capability to support joint and coalition aircraft, that provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred) A U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility prior to being refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Sept 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial capability to support joint and coalition aircraft, that provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-navy-f-18e-super-hornet-assigned-to-carrier-air-wing-17-deployed-aboard-the-aircraft-carrier-uss-nimitz-cvn-68-flies-over-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-prior-to-being-refueled-by-a-us-air-force-kc-135-stratotanker-sept-22-2020-the-kc-135-stratotanker-delivers-us-air-forces-central-a-global-reach-aerial-capability-to-support-joint-and-coalition-aircraft-that-provide-war-winning-airpower-throughout-the-uscentcom-aor-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-jason-allred-image376936799.html Soldiers ruck during the ruck-march portion of the German Armed Forces Badge qualification. The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is one of the most sought after foreign awards in the United States Army. The 316th ESC and the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) had the privilage of hosting the award qualifications at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait April 27, 2017. Soldiers ruck during the ruck-march portion of the German Armed Forces Badge qualification. The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is one of the most sought after foreign awards in the United States Army. The 316th ESC and the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) had the privilage of hosting the award qualifications at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait April 27, 2017.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/soldiers-ruck-during-the-ruck-march-portion-of-the-german-armed-forces-badge-qualification-the-german-armed-forces-badge-for-military-proficiency-is-one-of-the-most-sought-after-foreign-awards-in-the-united-states-army-the-316th-esc-and-the-1st-sustainment-command-theater-had-the-privilage-of-hosting-the-award-qualifications-at-camp-arifjan-kuwait-april-27-2017-image344919909.html U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) play hacky sack during a cookout on the flight deck of the USS Carter Hall, while at sea, Aug. 31, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) play hacky sack during a cookout on the flight deck of the USS Carter Hall, while at sea, Aug. 31, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the Uhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-sailors-assigned-to-the-26th-marine-expeditionary-unit-image60133758.html U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, left, with outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, left, with outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel, during his retirement ceremony at Macdill Air Force Base March 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Votel retired after 39 years of military service.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-chief-of-staff-gen-mark-a-milley-left-with-outgoing-commander-of-us-central-command-general-joseph-l-votel-during-his-retirement-ceremony-at-macdill-air-force-base-march-29-2019-in-tampa-florida-votel-retired-after-39-years-of-military-service-image242404669.html Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command sergeant major, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Zapata discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response force that participates in theater security cooperation exercises across USCENTCOM to support partner nations in this important region. Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command sergeant major, speaks with Marines in Jordan, Dec. 31, 2016. While visiting these SPMAGTF Marines, Zapata discussed the past, present and future missions of the force and thanked the Marines for their hard work. 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Bush gives a key-note speech at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/WS U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell waves to soldiers who were deployed in the Operation Enduring Freedom during war on Iraq as U.S. President George W. Bush gives a key-note speech at the U.S. Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on June 5, 2003. USCENTCOM is the army's largest pre-positioning base outside the United States to protect US interests in this region. 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