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On February 17, 2025, U.S. Central Command conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East with two B-52s and F-15 escorts to showcase military capabilities and commitment to regional security.
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On Feb 20, 2025, U.S. Central Command conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission with two B-52s supporting regional force projection and partner integration, involving aerial refueling and training with a partner nation's fighter escorts.
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CENTCOM hosted the International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 from February 9-20, involving 5,000 personnel from over 30 countries to enhance regional maritime security and cooperation, showcasing interoperability and commitment to rules-based order.
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On Feb. 21, 2025, CENTCOM conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria, killing Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a key figure in Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din. This action is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist threats to the U.S. and allies.
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Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla hosted the CENTCOM Component Commanders' Conference in Qatar, discussing operations, security cooperation, and countering extremist organizations. He also met with Qatar's military leaders to enhance U.S.-Qatar partnerships.
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U.S. Central Command appointed Joy Shanaberger as the new CTO, succeeding Sky Moore, who was mobilized for Navy service. Shanaberger has a strong background in defense innovation and is expected to enhance military effectiveness at CENTCOM.
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On Feb. 23, U.S. Central Command conducted an airstrike in Northwest Syria, killing Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate. This action supports efforts to combat terrorism and protect U.S. interests.
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On March 4, 2025, U.S. Central Command conducted its third Bomber Task Force Mission in two weeks in the Middle East, involving a B-52H from the UK, aimed at enhancing partner interoperability and showcasing force capabilities.
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On March 6, Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by U.S. Central Command, captured ISIS leader Salah Mohammad Al-Abdullah in Shahil, Syria, confiscating various weapons. This operation is part of the ongoing campaign to defeat ISIS.
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On March 13, 2025, U.S. Central Command, with Iraqi forces, carried out a precision airstrike in Al Anbar, killing Abu Khadijah, the Global ISIS #2 leader, and another operative. Abu Khadijah was crucial for ISIS operations globally.
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GEN. Michael Kurilla of CENTCOM engaged with leaders in Israel, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen from April 1-5, 2025, to strengthen security partnerships, discuss interoperability, and address regional threats.
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On March 13, 2025, U.S. Central Command and Iraqi forces conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar, killing ISIS leader Abu Khadijah and another operative. He was a key figure in ISIS operations and finance, identified via DNA from a previous raid.
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On March 13, U.S. Central Command and Iraqi forces conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar, Iraq, killing Abu Khadijah, ISIS's #2 leader, and another operative. Abu Khadijah directed ISIS operations globally and was identified through DNA from a previous raid.
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On March 6, 2025, Syrian Democratic Forces, aided by U.S. Central Command, captured ISIS leader Salah Mohammad Al-Abdullah in Shahil, Syria, and seized various weapons. This operation supports the ongoing effort to defeat ISIS in the region.
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On March 4, 2025, U.S. Central Command conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, involving a B-52H from RAF Fairford and focusing on interoperability and force projection. It was the third such mission in two weeks.
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On Feb. 23, 2025, U.S. Central Command conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria, killing Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a leader of the terrorist group Hurras al-Din, as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.
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U.S. Central Command has appointed Joy Shanaberger as the new CTO, succeeding Sky Moore, who was mobilized for Navy service. Shanaberger, with a strong defense innovation background, aims to enhance military capabilities in the CENTCOM region.
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On February 22-23, Gen. Kurilla hosted the CENTCOM Component Commanders' Conference in Qatar, focusing on operations, security, and countering extremist groups. He also met with Qatari military leaders to enhance U.S.-Qatar military cooperation.
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On Feb. 21, 2025, U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in Northwest Syria, killing Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a senior figure in Hurras al-Din. CENTCOM reaffirms its commitment to combating terrorism to protect the U.S. and its allies.
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On February 20, 2025, U.S. Central Command executed a Bomber Task Force Mission with two B-52s flying from the U.K. across Europe and six partner nations, highlighting force projection and regional integration efforts.
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U.S. Central Command hosted IMX 2025, a 12-day multinational maritime exercise with 5,000 personnel from over 30 nations, promoting regional maritime security cooperation and interoperability, linking with exercise Cutlass Express.
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On Feb. 17, 2025, U.S. Central Command executed a Bomber Task Force Mission with two B-52s from the U.K. across Europe, demonstrating force capabilities, aerial refueling, and live munitions drops, supported by F-15s and partner nations.
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On Feb. 15, CENTCOM conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria, killing a senior Hurras al-Din official. This action supports efforts to disrupt terrorist activities aimed at the U.S. and its allies, according to Gen. Kurilla.
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On Feb. 12, 2025, Iraqi Security Forces, supported by U.S. Central Command, conducted an airstrike in Rawa, Iraq, killing five ISIS operatives. This operation is part of the ongoing Defeat-ISIS campaign to degrade ISIS capabilities and ensure regional security.
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The Cessation of Hostilities Mechanism met in Naqoura, with the US chairing discussions on transferring remaining Southern Litani Area villages to Lebanese Armed Forces control by Feb. 18. Major General Jeffers expressed confidence in progress.
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On Feb. 10, Iraqi Security Forces, supported by U.S. Central Command, conducted precision airstrikes near Kirkuk, killing two ISIS operatives and destroying explosive materials. This operation is part of the ongoing effort to defeat ISIS.
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Iraqi Security Forces, supported by CENTCOM, conducted airstrikes on Jan. 31 near Kirkuk, killing five ISIS militants and recovering explosive materials. This operation is part of the ongoing campaign to combat and degrade ISIS threats in the region.
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On Jan. 30, 2025, U.S. CENTCOM conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria, killing Muhammad Salah al-Za’bir, a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din, to disrupt terrorist activities against U.S. and allied personnel.
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On January 12-13, 2025, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla of U.S. Central Command met with LTG Ahmed Khalifa in Cairo, Egypt, to discuss security challenges and reinforce the strong military partnership between the U.S. and Egypt.
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