Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2026-03-06

The 82nd Airborne: Immediate response force at scale

An 18-hour deployment window and thousands of parachute-qualified soldiers keep the 82nd Airborne Division at the front of US crisis response.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2026-03-05

US Army's Immediate Response Force: Global presence and deterrence

From Cold War contingency planning to today’s Immediate Response Force, the Army’s rapid deployment construct remains built on speed, readiness, and airborne reach.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2026-03-04

Iranian regime's claims disputed after confirmed US casualties

After confirming six US troop deaths, Washington rejects Tehran's claims of mass American casualties and widespread military devastation.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2025-12-10

XVIII Airborne Corps: America's rapid-reaction force

The XVIII Airborne Corps stands at the center of America's rapid-reaction capability, ready to deploy worldwide on minimal notice.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2025-10-02

Marine Expeditionary Force: The backbone of Marine Corps

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2025-07-03

Seaborne air-power: Nimitz CSG operating in Arabian Sea

Capable of generating up to 125 strike sorties a day, the USS Nimitz is a powerful addition the US presence in the Middle East.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2025-05-28

US destroyers set to integrate with British carrier strike group

USS Forrest Sherman and USS Truxtun are part of the Arleigh Burke Flight IIA sub-class of destroyers.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2025-03-25

USS Carl Vinson heads to Middle East, bolstering US carrier presence

The carrier strike group will join USS Harry Truman, which has extended its deployment in the Red Sea region for at least a month.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2025-03-04

US Air Force bombers project power from eastern Mediterranean

US Air Force bombers in the eastern Mediterranean have quick access to the Middle East though allies including Egypt, Israel and Türkiye.

Gulf allies play a critical role in Operation Epic Fury, using advanced US-supplied air defense systems to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Deployments 2024-12-20

US Bomber Task Force demonstrates flexible airpower around the world

The US military's bomber fleet is the most flexible leg of its nuclear triad.