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Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
TAMPA, Fla. – Since March 15, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces have conducted an intense and sustained campaign targeting the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen to restore freedom of navigation and American deterrence. These operations have been executed using detailed and comprehensive intelligence ensuring lethal effects against the Houthis while minimizing risk to civilians.
Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
TAMPA, Fla. – Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla conducted a series of high-level engagements with several leaders and servicemembers in Israel, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Yemen during a five-day trip through the Middle East, April 1-5.
Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT – The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has provided essential lessons in logistics and supply chain management, including agility, flexibility, and real-time visibility. As the Army reduces its forward troop presence globally and the primary and secondary threats remain high, modernizing Army Prepositioned Stock (APS) is crucial to keep pace with Army 2040 and maintain deterrence relevance amidst increasing global projection requirements. Leveraging new technologies such as autonomous drones, augmented reality lenses, predictive fleet management technology, and smart warehousing will help meet the demands of a future operational environment characterized by increased complexity, uncertainty, and competition.
Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
Tampa, Fla. – On March 13, U.S. Central Command forces, in cooperation with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, that killed the Global ISIS #2 leader, chief of operations and the Delegated Committee Emir – Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, alias “Abu Khadijah”, and one other ISIS operative.
Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
Mar. 8, 2025
Release Number 20250308-01
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TAMPA, Fla. – On March 6, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), enabled by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, conducted a raid and captured Salah Mohammad Al-Abdullah, an ISIS cell leader in the vicinity of Shahil, Syria.
During the operation, the SDF recovered multiple weapons to include a 12.7mm (.50 cal) Sniper rifle, an AK-47, hand grenades, and various weapons and ammunition.
The SDF-led operation is part of the ongoing Defeat-ISIS campaign to degrade ISIS networks and prevent the resurgence of the terrorist group in the region. CENTCOM forces enabled SDF during the operation by providing technical support and intelligence.
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Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
Mar. 6, 2025
Release Number 20250306-01
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TAMPA, Fla. – On March 4, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, strengthening partner interoperability and demonstrating force projection capabilities in the region. It was the third BTF mission in two weeks. A B-52H Stratofortress from RAF Fairford, UK, flew across Europe and into the CENTCOM area of responsibility during their mission, which included aerial refueling and training opportunities with partner nations.
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Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
Mar. 1, 2025
Release Number 20250301-01
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TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 23, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria, targeting and killing Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, the senior military leader of the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
The airstrike is part of CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment, along with partners in the region, to disrupt and degrade efforts by terrorists to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against civilians and military personnel from the U.S., our allies, and our partners throughout the region and beyond.
“As we have said in the past, we will continue to relentlessly pursue these terrorists in order to defend our homeland, and U.S., allied, and partner personnel in the region,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command.
Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
February 28, 2025
Release Number 20250228-01
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TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the hiring of Joy Shanaberger as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). She replaces Sky Moore, who, as a Navy Reservist, was mobilized to serve overseas.
The CTO advises the CENTCOM Commander on the implementation of cutting-edge innovations across CENTCOM’s operations.
“Sky Moore is national leader in defense innovation. Over the course of over two years as CENTCOM’s first CTO, Sky supercharged and mainstreamed innovation into the fabric of our warfighting culture in CENTCOM. From advances in digital technology integration, to the fast-tracking of AI and counter Unmanned Aircraft System (cUAS) to protect service members throughout the region, Sky leaves a lasting legacy impact here at CENTCOM and we wish her well in her next assignment for the Navy,” said CENTCOM commander, General Michael Erik Kurilla.
Joy Shanaberger joins CENTCOM as a dynamic leader with a background in defense and military innovation, most recently serving as a Senior Advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In Washington, D.C., she drove ambitious joint rapid production programs, increasing military capabilities through leap-ahead technology integration. Joy previously worked as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics, and was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Boone, a tech-enabled firm delivering intelligent automation and emerging technology to defense and intelligence communities. She holds an MBA from the George Washington School of Business.
“We are thrilled to welcome Joy to the CENTCOM team. With our continued focus on People, Partners and Innovation, Joy is the right person, at the right time, to enhance lethality and effectiveness in new ways throughout the CENTCOM region,” said Kurilla.
“Coming from a legacy of service, adaptability, and overcoming challenges, the opportunity to serve at CENTCOM and have a direct impact on the evolving character of warfare is a huge motivator,” said Shanaberger. “CENTCOM is the perfect proving ground to challenge, stress test, and scale innovation. Being able to serve at the tip of the spear epitomizes why I continue to say yes to public service.”
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Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
February 25, 2025
Release Number 20250225-01
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TAMPA, Fla. – On February 22-23, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) hosted the CENTCOM Component Commanders’ Conference at al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Commanders, leaders and staff from CENTCOM component and subordinate commands (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Special Operations, Space, Cyber, and Combined Joint Task Force-operation Inherent Resolve) gathered in theater for the quarterly conference and discussed the current state of operations and security in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, the operational environment, opportunities to strengthen security cooperation, efforts to counter violent extremist organizations (VEOs), such as ISIS and Iranian-backed Houthis, and the current strategic opportunities in the region.
While in Qatar, Gen. Kurilla also met with Qatar’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai, and Qatar’s Air Force and Air Defense Commanders. The leaders discussed strengthening the U.S.-Qatar military-to-military partnership and continued opportunities to increase interoperability.
Gen. Kurilla and Lt. Gen. Al Mannai reiterated their commitment to enhancing the important military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and Qatar, which dates back more than five decades.
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Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
February 22, 2025
Release Number 20250222-01
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TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 21, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria, killing Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a senior leadership facilitator of the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
The airstrike is part of CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment, along with partners in the region, to disrupt and degrade efforts by terrorists to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against civilians and military personnel from the U.S., our allies, and our partners throughout the region and beyond.
“We will relentlessly pursue and destroy terrorist threats, no matter their location, in order to protect our homeland and our allies and partners,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command.