U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM)

An Apache AH-64 executes aerial maneuvers during a live fire exercise with members of the Estonian Defence Forces within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Anthony Till)

Service members representing the United States, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Yemen participate in a Military Free Fall event over the Great Pyramids of Giza during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Giza, Egypt. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) during a live fire training exercise for BRIGHT STAR 25 in Egypt. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

U.S. Army Soldiers conduct Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES) training from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photos by Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV)

Multinational partners conduct sniper training during exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 in Egypt. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

U.S. Marines prepare for maneuvers in light armored vehicles (LAVs) during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 in Egypt. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

CENTCOM Provides Life-Saving Assistance Following Flooding in Pakistan U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) provided urgent, life-saving assistance to Pakistan on September 5, 2025, to deliver essential relief to civilians impacted by the recent catastrophic flooding. The joint operation, conducted in coordination with the U.S. Chief of Mission and at the request of Pakistan, included the delivery of urgent supplies and equipment on U.S. Air Force aircraft, supported by U.S. Army Soldiers. The effort directly supports the Pakistani military’s ongoing flood operations. Four C-17 aircraft departed Ali Al Salem Air Base carrying the initial shipment of life-saving materials, arriving at Nur Khan Air Base in Pakistan before onward distribution to the areas most severely affected by the floods. “Our close coordination and seamless interoperability have been instrumental in rapidly delivering vital assistance,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander. “This mission reflects the enduring friendship and shared resolve between our two militaries.”

U.S. and Egyptian Forces conduct a Military Free Fall (MFF) jump over the Great Pyramids of Giza during BRIGHT STAR 2025.

During his initial tour of the Middle East as the USCENTCOM commander, Admiral Brad Cooper visited Jordan to meet with Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, a number of senior Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) officers and the U.S. Defense Attaché in Amman at the General Command headquarters of the JAF. Together they discussed opportunities for strengthening cooperation and addressed regional security challenges. Army Chief Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s commitment to partnership and readiness, while Adm. Cooper praised Jordan’s pivotal role in regional stability and expressed interest in expanding collaboration.

During his initial circulation through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as USCENTCOM commander, Admiral Brad Cooper stopped in Erbil to meet with the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani and Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani. The top Iraqi officials and Adm. Cooper discussed regional security developments, the fight against ISIS, and reaffirmed the importance of US support for the Peshmerga forces. Adm. Cooper highlighted the Kurdistan Region's role saying, "They are a key ally and partner of the U.S. in this region and we remain committed to supporting the security and stability of our allies here."