Latest "us central command" stories

Former CENTCOM head denies Abbey Gate attack warnings were ignored

Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

A U.S. military vehicle on a patrol in the countryside near the town of Qamishli, Syria, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

US, Syrian Kurdish forces detain IS militant

The U.S. military says that American and Kurdish Syrian forces detained an Islamic State group militant following a helicopter raid in eastern Syria.

8 months ago

As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan

Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Reagan carrier strike group now operating in 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan withdrawal

The Reagan carrier strike group will “operate and train alongside regional and coalition partners” and provide airpower to assist U.S. and coalition forces while the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

CENTCOM commander vows to keep the pressure on adversaries even after leaving Afghanistan: Exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview, Marine Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, commander of U.S Central Command, speaks about the Afghanistan withdrawal, a drone attack in Iraq and the future of the region.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region

The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.

2 years ago