Dec. 3, 2024 Centcom Destroys Threatening Weapons Systems in Syria U.S. Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed several weapon systems that posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces in Syria, the Defense Department announced.
Nov. 14, 2024 Army, Air Force Units Provide Lifesaving Support Army and Air Force personnel have been supporting humanitarian missions that deliver vital supplies to those in need in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Nov. 12, 2024 Centcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria Centcom forces executed airstrikes against multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a press briefing.
Oct. 4, 2024 Austin Says DOD Fully Engaged at Home and Abroad Following a U.S. Transportation Command change of command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a news briefing to provide updates about the Middle East, Hurricane Helene response, Ukraine and the AUKUS partnership.
Aug. 12, 2024 Austin Orders Additional Naval Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions.
June 12, 2024 Following 2-Day Pier Closure, 1,000 Tons of Aid Are Delivered to Gaza's Shore Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.
June 7, 2024 U.S. Completes Repairs to Gaza Pier, Expects to Resume Aid Deliveries Soon U.S. forces are expected to resume delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza via the Defense Department's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier.
March 12, 2024 U.S. Ships Leave Virginia for Gaza, More Equipment to Flow to Ukraine U.S. Army ships are moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to supply civilians in Gaza with essential supplies, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
March 12, 2024 Specialized Army Unit Underway to Support Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza The specialized Army unit tasked with establishing a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance has wasted no time in making the complex operation a reality.
Feb. 8, 2024 Centcom Kills Kataib Hezbollah Commander Responsible for Strikes Against U.S. Forces U.S. Central Command announced it conducted a strike in Iraq that killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region, the Pentagon press secretary said.