Latest "central command" stories

Mental health evacuations for deployed US troops are on the rise

In 2022, 38.8% of evacuations from Central Command were mental health-related, compared to 33.5% in 2021 and 27.2% in 2020.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 weeks ago

Middle East-focused Marine command cancels birthday ball

A spokesman attributed the “tough decision” to cancel the Tampa ball to “the dynamic and uncertain security environment" in the Middle East.

By Irene Loewenson

5 weeks ago

How Marines could prevent Iranian harassment of commercial ships

Retired military leaders say Marines could deter Iranian forces from harassing or seizing the vessels — and quickly loop in the Navy if issues arise.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

US releases video of Russian fighter jets harassing American drones

The U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 months ago

Marines provide more details on short-notice deployment to Middle East

Seventeen Marines from the 26th MEU's low-altitude air-defense detachment were deployed to Kuwait before they finished predeployment training.

By Irene Loewenson

6 months ago

Navy to boost rotations of ships, aircraft in Strait of Hormuz

The beefed up presence includes U.S. Navy destroyers, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters, unmanned systems and a variety of aircraft.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 months ago

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