Jan. 2, 2020

Esper: Kataeb Hezbollah Will 'Likely Regret' Further Provocative Behavior

U.S. forces in Iraq were attacked Dec. 27 near Kirkuk by Kataeb Hezbollah, a group with links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force. The attack, which involved 31 rockets fired, killed one American civilian contractor and injured four American service members as well as two partners in the Iraqi security forces, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

March 28, 2019

Votel Passes Central Command Flag to McKenzie in Tampa Ceremony

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan saluted Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel for expertly steering U.S. Central Command during profoundly complex times, as Votel turned over the reins of the command to Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. in Tampa, Florida.

Dec. 4, 2018

Centcom’s 20 Nations Present Vexing Challenges, Nominee Tells Senate

WASHINGTON — The 20 countries that make up the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility are as diverse and unique as any in the world, but they also present a vexing set of challenges, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. told the Senate Armed Forces Committee.

Oct. 17, 2017

Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting three strikes consisting of three engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.