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  • 378th EMDS hosts Walking Blood Bank Pre-screening

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, pose for a portrait within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 21, 2025. In addition to providing routine and emergency treatments, the 378th EMDS team maintains a Walking Blood Bank registry of service members’

  • 55TH Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Ensures Stability in the CENTCOM AOR

    A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft spearheading the coalition’s defense and deterrence

  • U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates 249 Years of U.S. Independence

    To celebrate 249 years of U.S. independence, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh hosted a celebration on April 22 under the theme "America the Beautiful." Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Mission to the Kingdom, Alison Dilworth, welcomed hundreds of high-profile guests, including government officials, business

  • US, partner nations prioritize international PME for global security

    “The U.S. plays a critical role in integrating with global partners and allies to build toward a collective and enduring vision for security, stability, and prosperity – and that begins with a strong and empowered enlisted corps,” said Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, 9 AF (AFCENT) command chief.

  • Chiefs Summit tackles international PME advancements in CENTCOM

    Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, hosted Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force equivalents from three partner nations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR) and the U.S. Air National Guard for a Chiefs Summit in February at

  • AFCENT Annual Awards 2024

    Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) announced the recipients of the 2024 AFCENT level Annual Awards. The accomplishments of these professionals demonstrate their expertise, leadership and commitment to the Air Force mission.

  • AFCENT Airmen recognized for outstanding service, awarded Meritorious Unit

    Headquarters Air Combat Command recently awarded Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central) with the Meritorious Unit Award, recognizing Airmen for their outstanding service during numerous Middle East operations from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, showcasing their skill in air combat, coalition

  • U.S. Strategic Bombers soar across Arabian Peninsula

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility this week, flying multiple missions over the Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea without landing, as part of U.S. Strategic

  • Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration

    U.S. Space Forces - Central recently hosted the third annual U.S. Central Command Theater Space Forum, February 4-6, bringing together a record number of over 150 space experts from all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, multiple combatant commands, and partner nations