U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, welcomes Armando Varricchio, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, to U.S. Central Command headquarters, November 30, 2017. Italy is a key contributor to the coalition effort to defeat ISIS. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)
Ambassador of Italy to the United States visits USCENTCOM headquarters
U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, welcomes Armando Varricchio, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, to U.S. Central Command headquarters, November 30, 2017. Italy is a key contributor to the coalition effort to defeat ISIS. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)
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“To all of our service members, civilians, contractors, and family members, we appreciate your service and sacrifice. You are part of our extended team, and we can’t succeed without you. We wish each of you a happy holiday season, and best wishes for 2018.” – Gen. Joseph Votel and CSM Thetford
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“To all of our service members, civilians, contractors, and family members, we appreciate your service and sacrifice. You are part of our extended team, and we can’t succeed without you. We wish each of you a happy holiday season, and best wishes for 2018.” – Gen. Joseph Votel and CSM Thetford
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171122-N-GC639-0205 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 22, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to Sailors and Marines as part of a visit to the 5th Fleet Area of Operations. U.S. 5th Fleet conducts maritime operations to deter and counter regional threats, defeat violent extremism and strengthen partner nations’ maritime capabilities in order to preserve the free flow of commerce and promote a secure maritime environment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class McLearnon/Released)
SECNAV Visits Bahrain
171122-N-GC639-0205 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 22, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to Sailors and Marines as part of a visit to the 5th Fleet Area of Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class McLearnon/Released)
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A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, refuels an F-22 Raptor from the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of a new offensive campaign in Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2017. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to strike drug labs and command-and-control nodes in northern Helmand province. These types of strikes represent the highest level of trust and cooperation between ANDSF and USFOR-A.
U.S., Afghan Forces Target Taliban Drug Labs
A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, refuels an F-22 Raptor from the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of a new offensive campaign in Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2017. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States F ...More
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The “Al Fursan” (The Knights), the United Arab Emirates Air Force aerobatic display team performs during the Dubai Airshow Nov. 13, 2017.The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
Dubai Air Show 2017
The “Al Fursan” (The Knights), the United Arab Emirates Air Force aerobatic display team performs during the Dubai Airshow Nov. 13, 2017.The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson J ...More
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St. Petersburg, FL - U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, talks with U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Romulo “Romy” Camargo during the Patriot Day Memorial Breakfast, October 20, 2017. Votel was guest speaker at the event held to remember, honor and support Tampa bay area veterans, wounded warriors, first responders and the families of the fallen. The Patriot Day event in St. Petersburg, Fl. was rescheduled due to Hurricane Irma. Patriot Day is an annual observance on Sept. 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
Gen Votel speaks at Patriot Day Breakfast
St. Petersburg, FL - U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, talks with U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Romulo “Romy” Camargo during the Patriot Day Memorial Breakfast, October 20, 2017. Votel was guest speaker at the event held to remember, honor and support Tampa bay area veterans, wou ...More
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A Para-Commando of the United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team drops in over MacDill Air Force Base, October 13, 2017. The Para-Commandos are the U.S. Special Operations Command's premier aerial parachute demonstration team. (Department of Defense photo by Tom Gagnier)
Para-Commandos over MacDill AFB.
A Para-Commando of the United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team drops in over MacDill Air Force Base, October 13, 2017. The Para-Commandos are the U.S. Special Operations Command's premier aerial parachute demonstration team. (Department of Defense photo by Tom Gagnier)
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MacDill AFB, Fla. - U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is greeted by U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. While at MacDill, the secretary will meet with leadership at U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to discuss support to global operations. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
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MacDill AFB, Fla. - U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is greeted by U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. While at MacDill, the secretary will meet with leadership at U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to discuss sup ...More
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Secretary of Defense James Mattis and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), talk during his visit to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis meets with U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander U.S. Central Command
Secretary of Defense James Mattis and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), talk during his visit to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
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Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Oct. 3, 2017. Mattis testified alongside U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the political and security situation in Afghanistan. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)
Effects of South Asia Strategy Already Being Felt, Mattis Tells Senate
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Oct. 3, 2017. Mattis testified alongside U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the political and security situation in Afghanistan. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sg ...More
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M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crews assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division engage targets at the conclusion of the culminating joint live-fire exercise of Exercise Bright Star 2017 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 20. Bright Star is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Central Command and the Arab Republic of Egypt during which about 200 U.S. personnel participated in a command-post exercise, a field training exercise and a senior leader seminar to promote and enhance regional security and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick)
Cavalry Troopers strengthen interoperability during Bright Star 17
M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crews assigned to 2-7 CAV engage targets at the conclusion of the culminating joint live-fire exercise of Exercise Bright Star 2017 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick)
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MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 19, 2017) Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks at the Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces change of command ceremony. NAVCENT conducts maritime operations to deter and counter regional threats, defeat violent extremism and strengthen partner nations’ maritime capabilities in order to preserve the free flow of commerce and promote a secure maritime environment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christina Brewer)
GEN Votel speaks at NAVCENT change of command ceremony
MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 19, 2017) Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks at the Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces change of command ceremony. NAVCENT conducts maritime operations to deter and counter regional threats, defeat violent extremism and stre ...More
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U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, welcomes Armando Varricchio, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, to U.S. Central Command headquarters, November 30, 2017. Italy is a key contributor to the coalition effort to defeat ISIS. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)
“To all of our service members, civilians, contractors, and family members, we appreciate your service and sacrifice. You are part of our extended team, and we can’t succeed without you. We wish each of you a happy holiday season, and best wishes for 2018.” – Gen. Joseph Votel and CSM Thetford
171122-N-GC639-0205 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 22, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks to Sailors and Marines as part of a visit to the 5th Fleet Area of Operations. U.S. 5th Fleet conducts maritime operations to deter and counter regional threats, defeat violent extremism and strengthen partner nations’ maritime capabilities in order to preserve the free flow of commerce and promote a secure maritime environment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class McLearnon/Released)
A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, refuels an F-22 Raptor from the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of a new offensive campaign in Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2017. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. Together, Afghan and U.S. forces conducted combined operations to strike drug labs and command-and-control nodes in northern Helmand province. These types of strikes represent the highest level of trust and cooperation between ANDSF and USFOR-A.
The “Al Fursan” (The Knights), the United Arab Emirates Air Force aerobatic display team performs during the Dubai Airshow Nov. 13, 2017.The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
St. Petersburg, FL - U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, talks with U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Romulo “Romy” Camargo during the Patriot Day Memorial Breakfast, October 20, 2017. Votel was guest speaker at the event held to remember, honor and support Tampa bay area veterans, wounded warriors, first responders and the families of the fallen. The Patriot Day event in St. Petersburg, Fl. was rescheduled due to Hurricane Irma. Patriot Day is an annual observance on Sept. 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
A Para-Commando of the United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team drops in over MacDill Air Force Base, October 13, 2017. The Para-Commandos are the U.S. Special Operations Command's premier aerial parachute demonstration team. (Department of Defense photo by Tom Gagnier)
MacDill AFB, Fla. - U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is greeted by U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. While at MacDill, the secretary will meet with leadership at U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to discuss support to global operations. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
Secretary of Defense James Mattis and U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), talk during his visit to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., October 12, 2017. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dana Flamer)
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Oct. 3, 2017. Mattis testified alongside U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the political and security situation in Afghanistan. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)
M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crews assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division engage targets at the conclusion of the culminating joint live-fire exercise of Exercise Bright Star 2017 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 20. Bright Star is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Central Command and the Arab Republic of Egypt during which about 200 U.S. personnel participated in a command-post exercise, a field training exercise and a senior leader seminar to promote and enhance regional security and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick)
MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 19, 2017) Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks at the Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces change of command ceremony. NAVCENT conducts maritime operations to deter and counter regional threats, defeat violent extremism and strengthen partner nations’ maritime capabilities in order to preserve the free flow of commerce and promote a secure maritime environment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christina Brewer)

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Today, the Afghan government took a big step in its ongoing efforts to shield children from the adverse effects of armed conflict, with Minister of Defence Tariq Shah Bahrami signing and putting into force a Child Protection Policy. This policy codifies a number of measures to provide for greater protection of children, including to prevent the use of violence against children involving any personnel in the Afghan National Army and its associated civilians and contractors in the Ministry of Defense. GEN John Nicholson told attendees that the RS Mission would continue to lend training, advice and assistance to work with the Afghan military as well as the UN and the international community to see that the child protection policy is fully embedded into the Afghan military’s operations. #ForAFG #AFGStrong
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On this day, 4 December 2006, Private First Class Ross A. McGinnis and his platoon were conducting combat control operations in Adhamiyah, Northeast Baghdad, Iraq when an insurgent threw a fragmentation grenade in their vehicle. PFC McGinnis was awarded the #MedalofHonor for his actions that day. Find out more: https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/mcginnis/?from=features
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and United States Forces-Afghanistan are conducting a series of ongoing attacks to hit the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. These combined operations strike drug labs and command-and-control nodes in northern Helmand province. Since beginning these strikes on Nov. 19, Afghan and U.S. forces have set the Taliban back approximately $11 million. Here, A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels an F-22 Raptor from the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the campaign. The F-22 is used principally because of its ability to mitigate civilian casualties and inadvertent damage by employing small diameter bombs during U.S. airstrikes. #ICYMI
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