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November 10, 2026 · 08:59 ET · MBO AI-assisted analysisDefense statements, briefings and military archives
Defense statements help readers follow military readiness and publicly announced activities. CENTCOM is a regional combatant command and its statements keep their own label. Military statements are attributed accounts, not independent verification.
Explore Washington’s institutions →November 9, 2026 · 15:42 ET
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Huffman met with South Korean navy leaders and delivered remarks aboard the ROKS Hansando during the ship's first port call at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. He emphasized the role of allied partnerships in naval education and training.
Read the statement →November 9, 2026 · 14:30 ET
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Declaring that the fundamental duty of America's armed forces is to assure victory in war, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the nation's senior service colleges must have a curriculum that underpins that duty during a speech at the U.S. Naval War College.
Read the statement →November 7, 2026 · 15:31 ET
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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 7, after the ship’s civilian crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to violate the naval blockade against Iran multiple times.
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TAMPA, Fla. — On Nov. 7, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) directed the establishment of a task force that will support ongoing U.S. government efforts to prevent Iran from using ground routes to transport advanced weapons and other materials.
Read the statement →November 6, 2026 · 14:40 ET
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The Defense Logistics Agency strengthened domestic industrial capacity and supported national security priorities by committing $2 billion to acquire strategic and critical materials during fiscal year 2026.
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao visited Blount Island, Fla., to see how its workforce and waterfront facilities prepare and position equipment for Marines worldwide. The visit highlighted the installation's role in sustaining deployed forces and supporting fleet readiness.
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After days of preparation and staging across the Hawaiian archipelago, U.S. Army forces and their multinational partners began training against opposing forces during a Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation.
Read the statement →November 5, 2026 · 18:25 ET
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 conducted counter-drone training with the Air Force's 6th Security Forces Squadron and U.S. Secret Service agents at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, strengthening their ability to defend critical installations and infrastructure against evolving drone threats.
Read the statement →Pentagon · November 9, 2026 · 15:58 ET
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According to the source statement: U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Huffman met with South Korean navy leaders and delivered remarks aboard the ROKS Hansando during the ship's first port call at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Huffman emphasized the role of allied partnerships in naval education and training.
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Source date: October 25, 2026 · 12:42 ET
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ — The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) visited the Strait of Hormuz, Oct. 25, as U.S. forces reach the milestone of assisting Gulf partners in exporting more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since summer.
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According to the source statement: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated in a speech at the U.S. Naval War College that the fundamental duty of America's armed forces is to ensure victory in war. He said the nation's senior…
Read the story →Pentagon · November 8, 2026 · 19:02 ET
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According to the source statement: The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) directed the establishment of a task force aimed at preventing Iran from using ground routes to transport advanced weapons and other materials.…
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According to the source statement: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman on November 7 after the ship’s civilian crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted multiple times to…
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According to the source statement: The Defense Logistics Agency committed $2 billion in fiscal year 2026 to acquire strategic and critical materials, strengthening domestic industrial capacity and supporting national security…
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Source date: November 6, 2026 · 14:02 ET
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao visited Blount Island, Fla., to see how its workforce and waterfront facilities prepare and position equipment for Marines worldwide. The visit highlighted the installation's role in sustaining…
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Source date: October 10, 2026 · 20:12 ET
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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 10, after the ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the ongoing naval blockade against Iran.
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Source date: October 5, 2026 · 17:00 ET
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TAMPA, Fla. — On Oct. 5, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces redirected the 130th commercial vessel in the Middle East during strict enforcement of the ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran.
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Source date: September 30, 2026 · 05:01 ET
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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed the orderly departure of U.S. forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base, Sept. 30, marking the end of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq.
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Source date: September 25, 2026 · 15:35 ET
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CENTCOM Completes Exercise Eager Lion in Colorado
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Source date: September 16, 2026 · 08:32 ET
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On Sept. 15, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Jordanian Armed Forces kicked off exercise Eager Lion 2026 at Fort Carson in Colorado.
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Source date: September 8, 2026 · 18:12 ET
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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers, Sept. 8, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past…
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Source date: September 5, 2026 · 09:40 ET
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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers, Sept. 5, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships patrolling…
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