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![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. - Stock Image]() 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
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![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) - Stock Image]() 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. - Stock Image]() 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
![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 - Stock Image]() 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. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Eshleman/U.S. Navy/UPIhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-3000-us-military-personnel-c-representing-uscentcom-headquarters-and-its-components-c-who-will-participate-in-this-years-bilateral-exercise-exercise-eager-lion-16-with-the-jordan-armed-forces-photo-by-mass-communication-specialist-3rd-class-zachary-eshlemanus-navyupi-image258612197.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) - Stock Image]() 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. Adrian Borunda)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-army-central-led-exercise-that-promotes-regional-stability-and-interoperability-in-the-central-and-south-asia-region-us-army-photo-by-staff-sgt-adrian-borunda-image344925183.html
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 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. - Stock Image]() 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
![Alliance Norfolk (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) from Norfolk Virginia built in 2007 pulls into port preparing to have equipment used during Eager Lion loaded onto it. Jordan is one of the U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) strongest and most reliable partners in the Levant region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak) - Stock Image]() Alliance Norfolk (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) from Norfolk Virginia built in 2007 pulls into port preparing to have equipment used during Eager Lion loaded onto it. Jordan is one of the U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) strongest and most reliable partners in the Levant region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak)
 Alliance Norfolk (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) from Norfolk Virginia built in 2007 pulls into port preparing to have equipment used during Eager Lion loaded onto it. Jordan is one of the U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) strongest and most reliable partners in the Levant region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/alliance-norfolk-a-vehicles-carrier-vessel-from-norfolk-virginia-built-in-2007-pulls-into-port-preparing-to-have-equipment-used-during-eager-lion-loaded-onto-it-jordan-is-one-of-the-us-central-commands-uscentcom-strongest-and-most-reliable-partners-in-the-levant-region-us-army-photo-by-maj-david-l-zuzak-image330169585.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) - Stock Image]() 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 - Stock Image]() 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
![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 - Stock Image]() 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. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Eshleman/U.S. Navy/UPIhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-3000-us-military-personnel-c-representing-uscentcom-headquarters-and-its-components-c-who-will-participate-in-this-years-bilateral-exercise-exercise-eager-lion-16-with-the-jordan-armed-forces-photo-by-mass-communication-specialist-3rd-class-zachary-eshlemanus-navyupi-image258612193.html
![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) - Stock Image]() 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)
 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
![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) - Stock Image]() 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. Liane Hatch)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-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-army-photo-by-sgt-liane-hatch-image341576323.html
![U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force—Crisis - Stock Image]() 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. 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. 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-89981069.html
![The 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. - Stock Image]() The 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.
 The 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/the-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-image242404651.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) - Stock Image]() 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. Daniel Martinez)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-m2-bradley-fighting-vehicles-and-m1a1-abrams-tanks-are-parked-next-to-a-flight-line-in-the-us-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-us-interests-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-daniel-martinez-image340222479.html
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 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. Dana Flamer)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abu-dhabi-uaemembers-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-us-air-force-tech-sgt-dana-flamer-image186921914.html
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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
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 U.S. Soldiers engage enemy forces during Operation Moshtarak in Badula Qulp, Afghanistan on February 19, 2010. The International Security Assistance Force operation is an offensive mission being conducted in areas of Afghanistan prevalent in drug-trafficking and Taliban insurgency. UPI/Efren Lopez/U.S. Air Forcehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-soldiers-engage-enemy-forces-during-operation-moshtarak-in-badula-qulp-afghanistan-on-february-19-2010-the-international-security-assistance-force-operation-is-an-offensive-mission-being-conducted-in-areas-of-afghanistan-prevalent-in-drug-trafficking-and-taliban-insurgency-upiefren-lopezus-air-force-image258607383.html
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 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. Hardyegritag)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marine-lance-cpl-carlos-peralta-with-india-company-3rd-battalion-89980952.html
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 The 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/the-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-image242404658.html
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 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. Robert Cloys)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-ilyushin-il-76-prepares-to-land-at-ali-al-salem-air-base-kuwait-march-11-2019-the-us-air-forces-central-commands-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-us-air-force-phototech-sgt-robert-cloys-image241326425.html
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 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. Coleman) President visits USCENTCOM, MacDill AFB 140917-M-ZQ516-003https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-president-barack-obama-addresses-troops-at-the-fitness-center-here-129748833.html
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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
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 An Afghan Special Police Unit operator engages an insurgent from a doorway during a combined Afghan clearance operation in Margah Bazaar, Paktika province Afghanistan Dec. 15, 2017. The Afghan Special Security Forces have conducted persistent offensive operations throughout the winter with conventional Afghan National Army units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-special-police-unit-operator-engages-an-insurgent-from-a-doorway-during-a-combined-afghan-clearance-operation-in-margah-bazaar-paktika-province-afghanistan-dec-15-2017-the-afghan-special-security-forces-have-conducted-persistent-offensive-operations-throughout-the-winter-with-conventional-afghan-national-army-units-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-douglas-ellis-image344927099.html
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 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-89981072.html
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 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. Robert Cloys)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-ilyushin-il-76-taxis-after-arriving-at-ali-al-salem-air-base-kuwait-march-11-2019-the-us-air-forces-central-commands-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-us-air-force-phototech-sgt-robert-cloys-image241326431.html
![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. (Photo by Tom Gagnier) - Stock Image]() 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. (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. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/joint-service-military-personnel-from-us-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-photo-by-tom-gagnier-image179515821.html
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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
![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) - Stock Image]() 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
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 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. - Stock Image]() 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
![181215-N-N0146-1050 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), left, pulls away from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) after completing an underway replenishment. Decatur 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 and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Xuan Nguyen/Released) - Stock Image]() 181215-N-N0146-1050 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), left, pulls away from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) after completing an underway replenishment. Decatur 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 and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Xuan Nguyen/Released)
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![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) - Stock Image]() 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. Christopher Bigelow)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-an-effort-to-increase-a-shared-understanding-of-theater-level-logistics-throughout-the-us-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-us-and-kuwaiti-armies-via-a-tactical-logistics-exchange-tle-us-army-photo-by-sgt-christopher-bigelow-image188730135.html
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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
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 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
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 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. - Stock Image]() 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
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![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) - Stock Image]() 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 - Stock Image]() 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
![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. Rose Gudex) - Stock Image]() 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. 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. Rose Gudex)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lebanese-special-forces-members-clear-the-corner-of-a-building-during-urban-operations-training-with-us-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-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-staff-sgt-rose-gudex-image344922707.html
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 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
![191105-N-IO414-1035 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2019) U.S. Navy ships and partner force ships conduct a formation as a part of the International Maritime Exercise 2019. IMX19 is a multinational engagement involving partners and allies from around the world in sharing knowledge and experiences across the full spectrum of defensive maritime operations. The exercise serves to demonstrate the global resolve in maintaining regional security and stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce from the Suez Canal south to the Bab-el-Mandeb through the Strait of Hormuz to the Northern Arabia - Stock Image]() 191105-N-IO414-1035 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2019) U.S. Navy ships and partner force ships conduct a formation as a part of the International Maritime Exercise 2019. IMX19 is a multinational engagement involving partners and allies from around the world in sharing knowledge and experiences across the full spectrum of defensive maritime operations. The exercise serves to demonstrate the global resolve in maintaining regional security and stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce from the Suez Canal south to the Bab-el-Mandeb through the Strait of Hormuz to the Northern Arabia
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![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. - Stock Image]() 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
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 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/stock-photo-col-bill-vivian-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-140589434.html
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 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
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 U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks 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-speaks-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-image242404661.html
![ARABIAN GULF (March 22, 2019) A Mark 38 .25mm machine gun fires during a gunnery exercise aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Chinook (PC 9). The Chinook is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/ Released) - Stock Image]() ARABIAN GULF (March 22, 2019) A Mark 38 .25mm machine gun fires during a gunnery exercise aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Chinook (PC 9). The Chinook is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/ Released)
 ARABIAN GULF (March 22, 2019) A Mark 38 .25mm machine gun fires during a gunnery exercise aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Chinook (PC 9). The Chinook is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/ Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/arabian-gulf-march-22-2019-a-mark-38-25mm-machine-gun-fires-during-a-gunnery-exercise-aboard-the-cyclone-class-coastal-patrol-ship-uss-chinook-pc-9-the-chinook-is-forward-deployed-to-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-ensure-maritime-stability-and-security-in-the-central-region-connecting-the-mediterranean-and-pacific-through-the-western-indian-ocean-and-three-strategic-choke-points-us-army-photo-by-spc-dakota-young-released-image242148230.html
![Members of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron place the tail fin on a completed GBU-32 (Joint Direct Attack - Stock Image]() Members of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron place the tail fin on a completed GBU-32 (Joint Direct Attack Munition) as part of a demonstration for U.S. Central Command leadership at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 21, 2017. USCENTCOM and component leaders visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to learn more about the role of airpower in Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
 Members of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron place the tail fin on a completed GBU-32 (Joint Direct Attack Munition) as part of a demonstration for U.S. Central Command leadership at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 21, 2017. USCENTCOM and component leaders visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to learn more about the role of airpower in Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-members-of-the-380th-expeditionary-maintenance-squadron-place-the-139425982.html
![An Afghan Commando sweeps the road looking for mines in Bala Boluk district, Farah province, Afghanistan, May 24, 2018. Commandos from 4th and 9th Special Operation Kandaks conducted a nighttime raid into Tudanak village, Bala Boluk district, Afghanistan, May 23, 2018. Commandos destroyed an IED production facility housing 25 drums of homemade explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Conroy) - Stock Image]() An Afghan Commando sweeps the road looking for mines in Bala Boluk district, Farah province, Afghanistan, May 24, 2018. Commandos from 4th and 9th Special Operation Kandaks conducted a nighttime raid into Tudanak village, Bala Boluk district, Afghanistan, May 23, 2018. Commandos destroyed an IED production facility housing 25 drums of homemade explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Conroy)
 An Afghan Commando sweeps the road looking for mines in Bala Boluk district, Farah province, Afghanistan, May 24, 2018. Commandos from 4th and 9th Special Operation Kandaks conducted a nighttime raid into Tudanak village, Bala Boluk district, Afghanistan, May 23, 2018. Commandos destroyed an IED production facility housing 25 drums of homemade explosives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Conroy)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-commando-sweeps-the-road-looking-for-mines-in-bala-boluk-district-farah-province-afghanistan-may-24-2018-commandos-from-4th-and-9th-special-operation-kandaks-conducted-a-nighttime-raid-into-tudanak-village-bala-boluk-district-afghanistan-may-23-2018-commandos-destroyed-an-ied-production-facility-housing-25-drums-of-homemade-explosives-us-army-photo-by-sgt-joe-conroy-image344924521.html
![U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Carteaux, amphibious assault vehicle crewman assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tosses a football around during a cookout on the flight deck of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) wh - Stock Image]() U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Carteaux, amphibious assault vehicle crewman assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tosses a football around during a cookout on the flight deck of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) wh
 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Carteaux, amphibious assault vehicle crewman assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tosses a football around during a cookout on the flight deck of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) whhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lance-cpl-brandon-carteaux-amphibious-assault-vehicle-image60133776.html
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![DOHA, Qatar (March 22, 2019) The Island-class patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck ( WPB 1309) departs Doha, Qatar. The Chinook is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/ Released) - Stock Image]() DOHA, Qatar (March 22, 2019) The Island-class patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck ( WPB 1309) departs Doha, Qatar. The Chinook is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/ Released)
 DOHA, Qatar (March 22, 2019) The Island-class patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck ( WPB 1309) departs Doha, Qatar. The Chinook is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/ Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/doha-qatar-march-22-2019-the-island-class-patrol-boat-uscgc-aquidneck-wpb-1309-departs-doha-qatar-the-chinook-is-forward-deployed-to-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-ensure-maritime-stability-and-security-in-the-central-region-connecting-the-mediterranean-and-pacific-through-the-western-indian-ocean-and-three-strategic-choke-points-us-army-photo-by-spc-dakota-young-released-image242148229.html
![Rear Adm. Valerie Huegel (right), director, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (DDOC) and commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group based at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, is greeted by Maj. Douglas Palagi, DDOC liaison to U.S. Forces Afghanistan, after her arrival at Bagram Air Field Jan. 13. Huegel toured the Combined Joint Operations Area-Afghanistan Jan. 13-15. (Photo by Kevin Walston, USFOR-A Public Affairs) - Stock Image]() Rear Adm. Valerie Huegel (right), director, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (DDOC) and commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group based at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, is greeted by Maj. Douglas Palagi, DDOC liaison to U.S. Forces Afghanistan, after her arrival at Bagram Air Field Jan. 13. Huegel toured the Combined Joint Operations Area-Afghanistan Jan. 13-15. (Photo by Kevin Walston, USFOR-A Public Affairs)
 Rear Adm. Valerie Huegel (right), director, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (DDOC) and commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group based at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, is greeted by Maj. Douglas Palagi, DDOC liaison to U.S. Forces Afghanistan, after her arrival at Bagram Air Field Jan. 13. Huegel toured the Combined Joint Operations Area-Afghanistan Jan. 13-15. (Photo by Kevin Walston, USFOR-A Public Affairs)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/rear-adm-valerie-huegel-right-director-us-central-command-uscentcom-deployment-and-distribution-operations-center-ddoc-and-commander-navy-expeditionary-logistics-support-group-based-at-camp-arifjan-kuwait-is-greeted-by-maj-douglas-palagi-ddoc-liaison-to-us-forces-afghanistan-after-her-arrival-at-bagram-air-field-jan-13-huegel-toured-the-combined-joint-operations-area-afghanistan-jan-13-15-photo-by-kevin-walston-usfor-a-public-affairs-image215626248.html
![Afghan soldiers train at the The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence in Afghanistan April 10, 2018. The school is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks, Special Forces Kandaks, Cobra Strike Kandaks, and the National Mission Brigade. There are currently two Commando courses and a Cobra Strike Maneuver Course running simultaneously with more than 2,000 soldiers receiving Afghan-led special operations training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Felix Figueroa) - Stock Image]() Afghan soldiers train at the The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence in Afghanistan April 10, 2018. The school is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks, Special Forces Kandaks, Cobra Strike Kandaks, and the National Mission Brigade. There are currently two Commando courses and a Cobra Strike Maneuver Course running simultaneously with more than 2,000 soldiers receiving Afghan-led special operations training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Felix Figueroa)
 Afghan soldiers train at the The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command’s School of Excellence in Afghanistan April 10, 2018. The school is responsible for the assessment and training of Afghan special operations soldiers that fill the ranks of Special Operations Kandaks, Special Forces Kandaks, Cobra Strike Kandaks, and the National Mission Brigade. There are currently two Commando courses and a Cobra Strike Maneuver Course running simultaneously with more than 2,000 soldiers receiving Afghan-led special operations training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Felix Figueroa)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/afghan-soldiers-train-at-the-the-afghan-national-army-special-operations-commands-school-of-excellence-in-afghanistan-april-10-2018-the-school-is-responsible-for-the-assessment-and-training-of-afghan-special-operations-soldiers-that-fill-the-ranks-of-special-operations-kandaks-special-forces-kandaks-cobra-strike-kandaks-and-the-national-mission-brigade-there-are-currently-two-commando-courses-and-a-cobra-strike-maneuver-course-running-simultaneously-with-more-than-2000-soldiers-receiving-afghan-led-special-operations-training-us-army-photo-by-sgt-1st-class-felix-figueroa-image344924806.html
![U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) relax out of uniform - Stock Image]() U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) relax out of uniform
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