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OCONUS, (May 1, 2026): Undisclosed Location A flight of U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, armed with rockets and Hellfire missiles, taxi out to conduct a scheduled flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. In addition to rockets and missiles, the Apache is additionally armed with a 30mm chain gun. (U.S. Army photo)
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OCONUS, May 4, 2026 U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom. American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping. As a first step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely headed on their journey.
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OCONUS, May 4, 2026 - U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters are supporting Project Freedom in and near the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier today, Sea Hawk and U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used to eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping.
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OCONUS, (May 4, 2026): Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), flew over the territorial waters in and around the Strait of Hormuz aboard an AH-64 Apache helicopter on May 3, on the eve of the start of U.S. military support for Operation "Project Freedom." He also met with soldiers from the U.S. Army following his visit on Saturday to sailors and Marines aboard two U.S. Navy warships that were conducting patrols in the Arabian Sea
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April 20, 2026 - U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska, after the Iranian-flagged vessel attempted to violate the U.S. naval blockade. (Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs)