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CENTCOM Forces Launch Large Scale Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen Courtesy Video U.S. Central Command Public Affairs
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, (March 15, 2025): U.S. Central Command Public Affairs. On March 15, U.S. Central Command initiated a series of operations consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen to defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation.
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A soldier sits in front of red and blue curtains and speaks to an audience, not pictured. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Shorter, senior enlisted leader of Special Operations Command, speaks during a panel discussion at the National Defense Industrial Association's 35th annual Special Operations Symposium in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by David Vergun, DOD
PENTAGON, (Feb. 25, 2025 ): In terms of warfighting, there needs to be an equilibrium between readiness, modernization and operations, said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Shorter, senior enlisted leader of Special Operations Command, during a panel discussion at the National Defense Industrial Association's 35th annual Special Operations Symposium in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025.
During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, special operations forces spent a lot of time deployed to meet the nation's needs, he said.
Read more: SOCOM WORKS TO DETER CONFLICT, WIN IF DETERRENCE FAILS
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Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, commander for Special Operations Command, speaks at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 35th annual Special Operations Symposium in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by David Vergun, DOD
PENTAGON, (Feb. 21, 2025): Special Operations Command follows the defense secretary's top three priorities of warfighting to win, readiness of its people and lethality through modernization, said Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander, speaking yesterday at the National Defense Industrial Association's 35th annual Special Operations Symposium in Washington.
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks participates as a keynote speaker in a video news teleconference during the 5th Annual Defense News Conference from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2021. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
Pentagon, Sept. 8, 2021 - The Defense Department prioritizes China as its long-term, pacing challenge because of its increased military confidence, willingness to take risks and China's adoption of a coercive and aggressive approach to the Indo-Pacific region, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said today.
Read more: DOD to Link Strategy, Capabilities to Meet China Challenge