March 7, 2024 General Says Centcom Area Facing 'Volatile Security Situation' The situation in Gaza has created the conditions for malign actors to sow instability throughout the region and beyond, Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, said.
March 5, 2024 U.S. Participates in Second Humanitarian Airdrop for Gaza A combined effort by U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force provided additional humanitarian aid to northern Gaza.
Nov. 6, 2023 U.S. Has 4 Objectives in Middle East The Defense Department currently has four lines of effort in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Oct. 30, 2023 DOD Continues Efforts to Support Israel, Limit Spread of War The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, a senior defense official said.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 24, 2023 F-16s Head to Middle East to Help Protect U.S. Troops A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities DOD sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves.
Sept. 14, 2023 Austin Welcomes Increased Cooperation With Bahrain Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Bahrain's Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, one day after the U.S. and Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration Agreement.
July 15, 2023 Centcom Remains Important to National Defense Strategy, Official Says The nations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations remain important to the National Defense Strategy and figure in the world of strategic competition, a senior defense official said.
Jan. 12, 2023 U.S., Partners Find Success in Mission to Defeat ISIS The mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria remains a key priority of the National Defense Strategy, and one that senior leaders in Washington follow closely.
Dec. 14, 2022 Austin Welcomes Egyptian President to Pentagon for Talks Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to the Pentagon, saying Egypt is not only a leader in the Middle East and Africa, but on the world stage.