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  • U.S. Air Force and Israel partner to enhance operational capabilities

    On 10 July U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) began executing a partner nation integration event with Israel, called Juniper Oak. This event will conclude on 14 Jul. This joint event aims to foster interoperability, provide a venue to exchange best practices, and enhance joint operational

  • Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 7 July 2023

    “Earlier today three MQ-9 drones were once again harassed by Russian fighter aircraft while flying over Syria. During the almost two hour encounter, Russian aircraft flew 18 unprofessional close passes that caused the MQ-9s to react to avoid unsafe situations. We continue to encourage Russia to

  • Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 6 July 2023

    “Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behavior Thursday, 9:30 A.M. local time, while interacting with U.S. MQ-9 drones carrying out our D-ISIS mission in Syria. Russian aircraft dropped flares in front of the drones and flew dangerously close, endangering the safety of all

  • Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 5 July 2023

    “Earlier today at approximately 10:40 A.M., Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behavior while interacting with U.S. aircraft in Syria. While three U.S. MQ-9 drones were conducting a mission against ISIS targets, three Russian fighter jets began harassing the drones.

  • AFCENT stands up Expeditionary Theater Support Group

    The Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Expeditionary Theater Support Group (ETSG), a new and critical arm of U.S. Air Forces Central (USAFCENT), celebrated two key events on July 3, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, with a ceremony marking both the official stand up of this first-of-its-kind

  • AFCENT hosts coalition partners prior to INDOPACOM large force exercise

    The French military has dispatched a massive contingent of aircraft to the Indo-Pacific under the mission named ‘Pégase 2023’ to increase its regional presence and influence.The contingent participating in the mission will comprise 19 warplanes, consisting of 10 Dassault Rafale B and C multirole

  • Concrete proof that CE paves the way to successful missions

    The 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment team members made repairs to a runway, in an undisclosed location June 17, 2023. The team members laid down crack sealant, and cut concrete in order to repair surface damages to the runway called “spalls.”

  • F-22 Raptors demonstrate air superiority in CENTCOM

    U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Langley Air Force Base, Va.’s 94th Fighter Squadron, recently deployed to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility as part of a multifaceted show of support and capability in the region. The deployment occurred in the wake of increasingly aggressive and