VINnews · Aug 16, 2026

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*🇺🇸-CENTCOM Commander Completes 10-Day Middle East Trip* Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, wrapped up a 10-day tour of the region on Saturday. He visited Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He also spent time aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. While in the region, Cooper met with senior civilian and military leaders. He spent time with deployed U.S. troops, recognized outstanding service members, and oversaw a leadership transition for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in Jordan. Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, he addressed the crew, met with junior service members, and presented awards. More than 50,000 American service members are currently operating across the Middle East.

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