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U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

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Congratulations to Sgt. Steven Matsunaga! from

@USMARCENT

for winning CENTCOM’s Innovation Oasis II Competition! #Marines

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

@USMARCENT

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Innovation is his middle name! Sgt. Steven Matsunaga, a MAGTF Planning Specialist, won @CENTCOM Innovation Oasis II competition. Sgt Matsunaga will be awarded a Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the option to attend any military or education school of his choice. @USMC

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@CENTCOM

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We are looking forward to starting exercise Eagle Resolve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with our valuable partners. Exercises like this help build interoperability, enhance security and stability throughout the region, and develop #PeoplePartnersInnovation #EagleResolve23

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

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CENTCOM congratulates His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people on their 77th Independence Day!

CTF 154 is a #partnership focused on five core areas: maritime awareness, maritime law, maritime interdiction, maritime rescue and assistance, and leadership development. #partnernations #PeoplePartnersInnovation

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 22

Today, U.S.-led multinational partnership, @CMF_Bahrain, established CTF 154, a new multinational task force, that will train partner navies and improve operational capabilities to enhance maritime security in the Middle East. Read more

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Intrepid Maven is a

series of exercises designed to strengthen #partnerships, produce training opportunities, contribute to interoperability, and improve conditions for regional security. #PeoplePartnersInnovation

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

@USMARCENT

May 18

Marines from 3rd ANGLICO, observe an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 75th EFS, @USAFCENT during Intrepid Maven 23.3 in UAE. This bilateral exercise, led by TF 51/5, enhances interoperability, strengthens relationships, and boosts readiness in the @CENTCOM AOR. @USMC #Marines

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

May 22

Innovation is agnostic of position or rank, and here at CENTCOM we will always encourage and elevate that kind of thinking and problem-solving." - Schuyler Moore, CENTCOM Chief Technology Officer #PeoplePartnersInnovation

"Innovation Oasis 2023 will continue to spread the spirit of innovation across the command, encouraging all our team members to think of creative solutions to real-world problems. The next great idea can come from a civilian or service member, a sergeant or a general.

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 19

The

@US5thFleet

commander transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) with naval counterparts from 🇫🇷 France and the 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, May 19. Read more ⬇️ dvidshub.net/news/445090/fi

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@CENTCOM

May 19

#Jordan hosted the Exercise #Eager_Lion_24 planning conference in #Amman, May 7 - 10. Eager Lion is one of the largest joint exercises in the region. Past exercises worked to improved interoperability on land, sea, and air.

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U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

May 16

Listen to: CENTCAST Episode 12: CENTCOM’s Women, Peace, and Security Program Explained in 15 Minutes centcom.mil/MEDIA/CENTCAST/

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 14

📸: Personnel from 🇧🇭 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇸 conduct a multilateral patrol over the Strait of Hormuz in a

@USNavy

P-8A, May 14. U.S. & partner forces are increasing the rotation of ships and aircraft patrolling the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's recent unlawful merchant vessel seizures.

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US Army Central (Third Army)

@usarmycentral

May 12

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration between

@TFSpartan

and the Jordanian Armed Forces show that interoperability between forces is crucial to effectiveness and improves the

@USArmy

's ability to operate effectively and efficiently. #FIRESfriday

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For #FIRESFriday, we look at the teamwork between the Jordanian Armed Forces and Task Force Spartan during a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration exercise in the past; exercises like this HIRAIN, display our combined ability to rapidly deploy.

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US AFCENT

@USAFCENT

May 12

We make this look good 🔥 A

@usairforce

KC-135R assigned to the 912th EARS delivers fuel to USAF F-16s inside the

@CENTCOM

AOR These missions enable USAFCENT to deliver dominant coalition combat power and integrated command and control to secure and stabilize the region

CENTCOM congratulates the service members of the year! SGT Canevari won the Junior NCO of the Year award, and Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Beaudry won the Senior NCO of the year award. The soldiers, airmen, marines, and sailors that serve CENTCOM are our greatest asset.

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

May 11

CENTCOM innovation efforts include working with emerging concepts, unmanned systems, and artificial intelligence with partners, allies, and the Joint Force #PeoplePartnersInnovation

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 11

Forces from

5th Fleet completed Digital Shield today, a four-day exercise with

in the Gulf of Aqaba that focused on unmanned systems and artificial intelligence integration into maritime operations. Read more

dvidshub.net/news/444505/us

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@US5thFleet

May 11

U.S. naval forces including 🇺🇸 USS Dextrous (MCM 13) completed a naval exercise off the coast of Oman, May 11, with forces from 🇴🇲 🇫🇷 & 🇬🇧. The exercise, called Khunjar Hadd, focused on mine countermeasures & combined naval operations. Read more ⬇️ dvidshub.net/news/444494/us

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 10

🇱🇧⚓️🇺🇸 📸: Members of U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 56 and the Lebanese Armed Forces use a remotely operated underwater vehicle in Jounieh, Lebanon, May 8. This week, NAVCENT & LAF personnel are sharing best practices on a variety of maritime topics to foster closer collaboration.

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 10

@USCG

fast response cutter seized $80 million worth of heroin from a fishing vessel transiting the Gulf of Oman, May 10, during the ship’s second drug bust this week. Read more ⬇️ dvidshub.net/news/444440/us

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@CENTCOM

May 9

Listen to CENTCAST Episode 11: Schuyler Moore, Driving a Culture of Innovation, she describes some of CENTCOM’s innovation initiatives, including its counter-drone experimentation, unmanned platforms, and AI data collection programs. centcom.mil/MEDIA/CENTCAST/

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 8

📸: Guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) transits the Suez Canal, May 4. Arleigh Burke is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

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@US5thFleet

May 8

@USCG

fast response cutter seized more than $30 million of heroin and methamphetamine from a fishing vessel transiting the Gulf of Oman, May 8. Read more ⬇️ dvidshub.net/news/444216/us

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

May 4

🇨🇦 ⚓️ 🇺🇸 📸: Guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), Royal Canadian Navy supply ship MV Asterix and Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) conduct an underway replenishment in the Red Sea, May 3.

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@CENTCOM

May 5

April 2023 Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RE

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@CENTCOM

May 5

Congratulations Staff Sgt. Lankford! We look forward to your presentation

@USAFCENT

#PeoplePartnersInnovation

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US AFCENT

@USAFCENT

May 3

Staff Sgt. Lankford is representing AFCENT during @CENTCOM’s Innovation Oasis this month! Good luck, SSgt Lankford; we’re counting on you to bring home the gold!!

#innovate #acceleratechange #AirForce #PSAB

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@CENTCOM

May 3

US Central Command targets Senior Al Qaeda Leader in strike in Northwest Syria

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@US5thFleet

May 3

On May 3 at approximately 6:20 a.m. local time, Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. See video & link to statement below ⬇️ dvidshub.net/news/443885/se

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U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

May 2

Medical professionals from partner and coalition nations toured the University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) during #CENTCOM’s 2023 Medical Security Cooperation Exchange (MSCE) on Monday. #PeoplePartnershipsInnovation

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

May 1

CENTCOM thanks the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for enabling the safe evacuation of American citizens from Sudan.

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@CENTCOM

May 1

Today, May 1st 2023, marks the 12th anniversary of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The Freedom Tower, in the photo below, the skyscraper built where the World Trade Center towers once stood, was 60 stories tall at the time of the raid and was lit up to mark the event.

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

@US5thFleet

Apr 30

@USNavy

P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, two

@usairforce

A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, & three

@USCG

cutters with embarked

@USMC

joint terminal attack controllers, trained together in the Arabian Gulf, April 28, to maintain joint 🇺🇸 military readiness.

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U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 28

READOUT: The CENTCOM commander visited Israel from April 27th to 28th to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. General Herzi Halevi, and an Israeli Navy Commando Unit.

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 27

Here is a statement from the CENTCOM commander on the the seizure of a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

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@CENTCOM

Apr 26

READOUT: From April 25th to 26th, the CENTCOM commander visited Amman, Jordan, to meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II and senior leaders from the Jordanian Armed Forces.

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 25

A new episode of CENTCAST, our official podcast, is out. CENTCOM's Strategic Approach focuses on three elements: People, Partners, and Innovation. This episode is about our Partners. Check out Episode 10 here: dvidshub.net/audio/73746/ce

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 25

READOUT: On April 24th, the CENTCOM commander visited Turkmenistan.

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 24

Let's see if Chief Godfrey's Visual Training Environment wins CENTCOM Innovation Oasis, Episode 2 on May 25th for

@USArmyCentral

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US Army Central (Third Army)

@usarmycentral

Apr 24

Hail to the Victors! CW5 Richard Godfrey and the @UCF students are the USARCENT Innovation Challenge winners! They will represent USARCENT at @CENTCOM's Innovation Oasis 2 in Tampa, at the CENTCOM HQ on May 25th. Congratulations and GO FOR THE WIN!!!

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

Last week,

personnel embarked

expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) for joint training. Army pilots rehearsed landing aboard the naval vessel and Soldiers, Sailors & Marines sharpened their marksmanship skills.

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U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 22

Warthog A-10s are executing combat sorties across the CENTCOM region, integrating with the fighter jets already in service to CENTCOM. #AirPower #Warthogs #DeathFromAbove

US AFCENT and 2 others

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Congratulations to

Sgt. Steven Matsunaga, who will represent

@USMARCENT

at CENTCOM Innovation Oasis, Ep 2 in Tampa on Thursday, May 25th. Steven will present his idea: an AI tool to plan the rapid & efficient movement of large forces (equipment & troops) around the world.

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

@USMARCENT

Apr 21

Winner, Winner! Congratulations to Sgt. Steven Matsunaga! His program will now presented to @CENTCOM HQ for Innovation Oasis on May 25th. You got this!

U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

Apr 21

CENTCOM congratulates the Iraqi Security Forces on another a successful operation against ISIS yesterday. The operation, in Anbar, included a weapons seizure.

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