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PRESS RELEASE | Feb. 25, 2024 Feb. 25 Red Sea Update USCENTCOM Feb. 25, 2024 Release Number 20240225 - 01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 24 at 11:45 p.m. (Sanaa time), the Iranian-backed Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile likely targeting the M/V Torm Thor, a U.S.-flagged, owned, and operated chemical/oil product tanker in the Gulf of Aden. The missile impacted the water causing no damage or injuries. Earlier in the evening, at about 9 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces shot down two one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles over the southern Red Sea in self-defense. A third UAV crashed from an assessed in-flight failure. CENTCOM forces identified the UAVs and determined they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to the U.S. Navy ships in the region. These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.

Feb 23 Red Sea Update USCENTCOM Feb. 23,2024 Release Number 20240223-03 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 23, between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. (Sanaa Time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed seven Iranian-backed Houthi mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea in self-defense. CENTCOM forces identified these missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to the U.S. Navy ships in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.

PRESS RELEASE | Feb. 24, 2024 U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes in Yemen USCENTCOM Feb. 24, 2024 Release Number 20240224-02 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 24, at approximately 11:45 p.m. (Sanaa Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK Armed Forces, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen. These strikes from this multilateral coalition targeted areas used by the Houthis to attack international merchant vessels and naval ships in the region. Illegal Houthi attacks have disrupted humanitarian aid bound for Yemen, harmed Middle Eastern economies, and caused environmental damage. The targets included Houthi underground weapons storage facilities, missile storage facilities, one- way attack unmanned aerial systems, air defense systems, radars, and a helicopter. These strikes are intended to degrade Houthi capability and disrupt their continued reckless and unlawful attacks on international commercial and U.S. and U.K. vessels in the Red Sea, Bab AI-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. The goal of this multi-national effort is to defend ourselves, our partners, and allies in the region and restore freedom of navigation by destroying Houthi capabilities used to threaten U.S. and partner forces in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways. These strikes are separate and distinct from the multinational freedom of navigation actions performed under Operation Prosperity Guardian.

Feb. 21 Red Sea Rollup USCENTCOM Feb. 21,2024 Release Number 20240221-01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 21, between 12:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted four self-defense strikes against seven mobile Houthi Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles and one mobile Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile launcher that were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea. Additionally, during this timeframe CENTCOM forces shot down a one-way attack unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in self-defense. CENTCOM forces identified the missiles, launchers and UAS originating from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to U.S. Navy ships in the region. CENTCOM forces subsequently struck and destroyed the missiles, launchers and UAS in self-defense. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.

First Drug Interdiction of the Year for CMF French-led Combined Task Force 150 By Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs On the 8 of January MANAMA, Bahrain – A U.S. Coast Guard cutter operating under the French-led Combined Task Force 150 of the Combined Maritime Forces seized about $11 million worth of illegal drugs from a vessel while operating in the international waters of the Gulf of Oman, January 5. Coast Guardsmen from the Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145), seized 37 kilograms of heroin, 187 kilograms of methamphetamine and five kilograms of cocaine from the vessel following a search. Following the seizure, the Emlen Tunnell team released the dhow and disposed of the illicit drugs. Prior to the seizure, while in support to CTF 150, Royal Navy frigate HMS Lancaster gathered intelligence on the dhow, which had been identified as a vessel of interest. Information including imagery and location of the dhow was shared with the Emlen Tunnell and the French maritime patrol aircraft Wallaby, which allowed the Emlen Tunnell to track and execute the interdiction. This interdiction marked the first seizure of the year for CTF 150 and follows on from a highly successful 2023, with 12 drug busts since the French assumed command in July 2023. This latest seizure for CTF 150 demonstrated the value of CMF nations working together to share information, leading to another successful narcotics seizure. CTF 150 is one of five task forces under Combined Maritime Forces, the world’s largest multinational naval partnership, and focuses on maritime security operations in the Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The 39-nation naval partnership is committed to disrupting criminal and terrorist activities by restricting freedom of maneuver across approximately 3.2 million square miles of international waters encompassing some of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Since 2021, Combined Maritime Forces has seized more than $1 billion in illegal drugs while patrolling waters across the Middle East.

Houthis Target Ship Linked to Humanitarian Aid USCENTCOM Feb. 20, 2024 Release Number 20240220 - 02 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On February 19, between 12:30 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles at M/V Sea Champion, a Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned bulk carrier bound for the port of Aden in Yemen. One of the missiles detonated near the ship causing minor damage. Nevertheless, her crew proceeded on course to their ultimate destination: delivering grain to Aden, Yemen, for the benefit of the Yemeni people. M/V Sea Champion has delivered humanitarian aid to Yemen 11 times in the past five years. Houthi aggression in the region has exacerbated already high levels of need in conflict-impacted Yemen, which remains one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, with nearly 80 percent of the entire population needing humanitarian assistance. We are committed to countering the Houthis’ malign activities, which directly endanger the imports of foodstuff and humanitarian aid to Yemen.

PRESS RELEASE | Feb. 20, 2024 Feb. 19 and early morning Feb. 20 Red Sea Update USCENTCOM Feb. 20, 2024 Release Number 20240220 - 01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. - On Feb 19, between 12:30 and 1:50 p.m., two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) were launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward M/V Sea Champion, a Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned grain carrier in the Gulf of Aden. Minor damage and no injuries were reported. The ship continued toward its scheduled destination to deliver grain to Aden, Yemen. A surface to air missile launcher was located and destroyed by U.S. CENTCOM forces in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen at approximately 5 p.m. One additional anti-ship ballistic missile was launched at 6:40 p.m. but did not impact any commercial or coalition ships. At 7:20 p.m., a one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) struck the M/V Navis Fortuna, a Marshall Islands-flagged, U.S.-owned, bulk carrier causing minor damage and no injuries. The ship continued its voyage toward Italy. At 8:15 p.m., U.S. CENTCOM forces destroyed a OWA UAV in Western Yemen prepared to launch at ships in the Red Sea. Between 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 20, U.S. and coalition aircraft and warships shot down 10 OWA UAVs in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Additionally, at 12:30 a.m., Feb. 20, USS Laboon (DDG 58) identified one anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) headed in its direction. USS Laboon subsequently shot down the ASCM. The OWA UAVs, the SAM system, and ASCM destroyed were identified by CENTCOM and determined they presented imminent threats to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. These actions will protect navigational rights and freedoms and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.

content (Press Enter). Toggle navigation Home Logo: U.S. Central Command CENTCOM Search HOMEMEDIAPRESS RELEASESPRESS RELEASE VIEW PRESS RELEASE | Aug. 22, 2008 U.S. Central Command Conducts Training By None , CENTCOM Public Affairs MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (August 22, 2008) – The United States Central Command has deployed approximately 200 personnel from Tampa to Central Command Forward Headquarters in the Middle East to conduct training on the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The training includes the emergency deployment of the USCENTCOM headquarters in Tampa to an alternate location forward in the CENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR). The alternate command post will provide the Commander of US Central Command the ability to maintain situational awareness and command and control of contingency operations throughout the USCENTCOM AOR as well as Headquarters, USCENTCOM during a natural disaster. The COOP was last exercised during November 2006, and is a long-planned, routine training event. There are no media opportunities scheduled during this training.

On 11 December 2007 Taliban extremists detained in Kandahar Province By Public Affairs COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE- 82 PAO, CJTF 82 Public Affairs BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (December. 11, 2007) – Afghan forces detained three Taliban extremist and secured a weapon cache during a combat operation last night in western Kandahar. During the course of operations, a 13-year-old girl was killed. The cause of the girl’s death is unknown at this time. The Afghan-led element conducted the operation to capture a mid-level Taliban commander and disrupt Taliban operations after receiving credible intelligence. “It’s unfortunate that during the ongoing security operations, a young girl was killed. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of the girl,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman. “Afghan and Coalition forces make every effort to prevent injuries and deaths of civilians. These incidents could be stopped if Taliban extremists stopped using civilian areas to conduct operations.” Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs

NATO SECRETARY GENERAL AND US DEFENSE SECRETARY REAFFIRM AFGHAN COMMITTMENT RS Public Affairs Office NEWS RELEASE 2017-09-28-01 KABUL, Afghanistan, September 28, 2017 – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Afghanistan along with U.S. Secretary of Defense, James Mattis. While here they met with high level Afghan officials and Resolute Support troops across Afghanistan. Stoltenberg and Mattis pledged continued support for Afghanistan and vowed to not allow the country to once again become a safe haven for international terrorists. During a visit with President Ghani in Kabul, the two secretaries reaffirmed their partnership and pledge to an Afghan led-reconciliation effort to bring the conflict to an end. Speaking directly to the Taliban, Stoltenberg said the group cannot win on the battlefield and encouraged them to come to the negotiating table. “NATO doesn’t quit when the going gets tough. We keep our promises. That is why I very much welcome that many nations have pledged further contributions,” he said. Secretary Mattis reinforced Secretary General Stoltenberg’s comments, “the sooner the Taliban recognizes they cannot win with bombs, the sooner the killing will end. The only path to peace and political legitimacy for them is through a negotiated settlement,” said Mattis. "This was a very important and successful visit," said General John Nicholson, Resolute Support Commander. “The Secretary General and Secretary Mattis reaffirmed our commitment to our Afghan partners and thanked our soldiers for their sacrifice and service to make all our homelands safer from the scourge of terrorism."

Red Sea Activities USCENTCOM Feb. 17, 2024 Release Number 20240217 - 01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – From 1:15 p.m. (Sanaa time), Feb. 16, to 1 a.m., Feb 17, four anti-ship ballistic missiles launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea. It is assessed that three of the missiles were launched towards commercial vessel MT Pollux, a Panamanian-flagged, Denmark-owned, Panamanian-registered vessel. There were no reported injuries or damage from MT Pollux or any other ship in the area. Additionally, between the hours of 1:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., CENTCOM successfully conducted two self-defense strikes against one mobile anti-ship cruise missile and one mobile unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Yemen. CENTCOM identified the mobile missile and USV in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined it presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region.

NEWS | Dec. 13, 2023 International Night at CENTCOM By Maged Benjamin-Elias USCENTCOM TAMPA, Fla. - Each year, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) hosts a celebration that includes Coalition personnel present at MacDill Air Force Base. This celebration brings together many of CENTCOM’s Senior National Representatives (SNRs) and non-commissioned officers, who represent their respective countries at the command. These representatives and their families volunteer to cook and serve foods and sweets, for which their country is famous, to MacDill Air Force Base personnel and members of the Tampa Bay community. The CENTCOM Coalition’s contributions alongside U.S. efforts, help promote peace not only within CENTCOM's area of responsibility, but globally. Maintaining that unity is of utmost importance to all. One good way to do that is to bring all the partners under one roof where they can share food and learn about their respective cultures, stressing the importance of cooperation. This year, the celebration occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2023. This special event aims to introduce the military personnel and their families to the various indigenous foods, folklore clothing, and customs of the different nations at the MacDill Air Force Base Coalition Village. The dinner was held in an aircraft hangar that was deliberately chosen to accommodate the large number of people that usually come, especially since eating and drinking are free!!! While wandering among the tables of the participating countries, one cannot help but notice the importance of diversity and cooperation, as well as the importance of understanding and appreciating other peoples' cultures, because in diversity lies creativity, and creativity enhances progress. A quick tour of the different countries shows that understanding and accepting other peoples and their cultures is essential to progress and development. As for the food, it was delicious, thanks to the Coalition and Partner Nations' military personnel and their families.

(U.S CENTCOM) Red Sea activities February. 16, 2024 Release Number 20240216 - 01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On February. 15, at approximately 4:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), an anti-ship ballistic missile was launched from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. The missile was headed toward MV Lycavitos, a Barbados-flagged, UK-owned and operated bulk carrier. The ship reported no injuries but very minor damage in the attack and continued its voyage. Additionally, between the hours of 3:10 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully conducted two self-defense strikes against three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. CENTCOM identified these mobile missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.

CENTCOM Commander Visits Regional Partners USCENTCOM Feb. 9, 2024 Release Number 20240209 - 01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. - From Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, traveled to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Kingdom of Bahrain to meet with key partners. In Jordan he spoke with Maj. Gen. Youssef Alhnaity, Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other key leaders on border security and the current security situation in the region. While in Saudi Arabia Gen. Kurilla met with Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwail, Royal Saudi Chief of General Staff, and other senior military leaders to discuss mutual concerns with recent Houthi activities in the Red Sea area and continued opportunities to strengthen cooperation across an expanded network of security partners. Finally, in Bahrain Gen Kurilla met with Chief Field Marshall Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain Defense Forces Commander in Chief to discuss the implementation of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement and thanked the Bahrainis for their support in the multinational efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. While in Bahrain, Gen. Kurilla presided over the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) change of command ceremony between Vice Adm. Brad Cooper and Vice Admiral George Wikoff.

CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Weapons Shipment Intended for Houthis USCENTCOM February. 15, 2024 Release Number 20240215 - 02 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, forward deployed to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen from a vessel in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28. The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, located the vessel, and boarded it in the Arabian Sea. The boarding team discovered over 200 packages that contained medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives, unmanned underwater/surface vehicle (UUV/USV) components, military-grade communication and network equipment, anti-tank guided missile launcher assemblies, and other military components. The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of such aid violates U.N. Security Council Resolution 2216 (as extended and renewed by resolutions 2675 and 2707). “This is yet another example of Iran’s malign activity in the region,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander. “Their continued supply of advanced conventional weapons to the Houthis is in direct violation of international law and continues to undermine the safety of international shipping and the free flow of commerce.” CENTCOM is committed to working with our allies and partners to counter the flow of Iranian lethal aid in the region by all lawful means including U.S. and U.N. sanctions and through interdictions.

Houthi Attack in Bab al-Mandeb USCENTCOM Feb. 12, 2024 Release Number 20240212 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 3:45 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Bab al-Mandeb. Both missiles were launched toward MV Star Iris, a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel transiting the Red Sea carrying corn from Brazil. The ship reports being seaworthy with minor damage and no injuries to the crew. Of note, the MV Star Iris’s destination is Bandar Iman Khomeini, Iran.

On Feb. 13, at approximately 2:35 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully conducted a self-defense strike against one mobile anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM), in Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen, that was prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. Separately, at approximately 9:20 p.m.(Sanaa time), one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) was launched from Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. U.S. Navy ships tracked the missile but took no action because the missile was not projected to impact near any ships. There were no reports of injuries or damage from ships in the area. U.S. forces will continue to take actions that protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. navy and merchant vessels.

USCENTCOM Self-Defense Strikes in Yemen USCENTCOM Feb. 11. 2024 Release Number 20240211 -01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. - On Feb. 10, between the hours of 4-5 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully conducted self-defense strikes against two unmanned surface vessels (USV) and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) north of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. CENTCOM identified these USVs and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.

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