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TAMPA, FLORIDA U.S. (May 23, 2026) - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces reached the milestone of redirecting 100 commercial vessels, May 23, while enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran. American forces began implementing the blockade April 13 against commercial ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, in accordance with a presidential proclamation.
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ARABIAN SEA, (May 23, 2026) - U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) conduct flight operations as the amphibious assault ship transits the Arabian Sea. (Photo via DOW).
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GAETA, ATLANTIC OCEAN, (May 19, 2026) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during deck landing qualifications aboard the warship in the Atlantic Ocean. Mount Whitney is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad M. Butler)
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UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, (May 17, 2026) - A U.S. Air Force Airman walks through the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during flight over the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James K. Thomas)
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UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, (May 18, 2026): A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt Tiffany A. Emery)




