Ian Ellis
@ianellisjones
Saturday snapshot:
- Houthis conducted 100+ drone & missile attacks to date
- U.S. forces in Iraq & Syria attacked 100+ times
- 100+ container ships rerouted to avoid threats
- 20-25% of U.S. Navy fleet operating in AOR
- 50+ U.S. & Coalition ships deployed
Ian Ellis
@ianellisjones
Massive amount of naval assets & firepower in the region:
+ At least 25 U.S. ships
+ Another 20 international ships
+ Combined Maritime Task Forces
+ Significant assets in the Mediterranean Sea
Intelschizo
@Schizointel
23DEC2023 Updated map of warships operating in Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea. Also adding last night's infographic on which ships are partaking in what operations and the current assets part of Operation Prosperity Guardian
Updates:
Nothing too exciting over the past 24 hours. Mainly just updated positions of all the ships displayed on the map.
Today I'm going to do a shout out to @TBrit90
He makes some really good maps as well and I recommend to give a follow-up.
Does not include all ships under Combined Maritime Force such as CTF 150, CTF 151, CTF 152, CTF 153, Updated all sources used
View: https://twitter.com/Schizointel/status/1738577949828231395?s=20
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Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) is the air component of United States Central Command, a regional unified command. 9AF (AFCENT) is responsible for air operations, either unilaterally or in
www.afcent.af.mil
Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)
Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) is the air component of United States Central Command, a regional unified command. 9AF (AFCENT) is responsible for air operations, either unilaterally or in concert with regional partners, and developing contingency plans in support of national objectives for USCENTCOM's 21-nation area of responsibility, with 17 partner nations in Southwest Asia. Within the Combined Air Operations Center, AFCENT has 16 global partners working together to support operations in the region. Additionally, USAFCENT manages an extensive supply and equipment prepositioning program at several area of responsibility sites.
Mission
A high performing, innovative team, executing an integrated campaign alongside regional nations to deter and, if necessary, defeat regional aggressors and global competitors.
Vision
In concert with our partners, deliver dominant combat power and integrated Command and Control to secure and stabilize the region.
Expeditionary Units
332nd Air Expeditionary Wing
The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing generates, executes, and sustains combat airpower and combat search and rescue forces across the Levant.
378th Air Expeditionary Wing
The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing sustains and defends joint and partner forces at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) while projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations.
379th Air Expeditionary Wing
The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing supports a wide range of missions to include: bomber, airlift, refueling, aeromedical evacuation, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. This collection makes the 379th AEW a large hub for humanitarian airlift activity while also providing mission-essential combat power, aeromedical evacuation and intelligence support for multiple-theaters of operations.
380th Air Expeditionary Wing
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing is a refueling wing for operations in the Arabian Gulf and provides combat service support to land component forces throughout the Persian Gulf Region and Iraq.
386th Air Expeditionary Wing
The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is an airlift and an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance hub supporting coalition operations throughout the Arabian Gulf region. The wing also provides combat service support to land and sea component forces throughout the Arabian Gulf region.
USAFCENT Area of Responsibility
Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
USAFCENT History
USAFCENT has a robust history of operations within Southwest Asia. Read the full history
here.
USCENTCOM Forward Headquarters
Distinguished Visitor Quarters Welcome Booklet
Updated Aug 2023
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And I'm sure that there's more than that since October.....HC
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The arrival bolsters U.S. posture to defend U.S. forces and deter further aggression in the region.
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New F-16 squadron arrives, bolstering US defense posture in Middle East
- Published Oct. 24, 2023
- Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) --
The
New Jersey Air National Guard’s 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived in
U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility with an additional
F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron, bolstering U.S. posture to deter further aggression in the region.
The Atlantic City-based fighters, also known as the “Jersey Devils,” now aligned under
9th Air Force, provide flexible options to coalition leaders directing air operations throughout the Middle East, including contingency response capabilities and deterrence missions, while maintaining Operation Inherent Resolve’s “Defeat-ISIS” mission.
“We are fortunate to have the 119th EFS join us in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility,” said U.S. Air Force
Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, 9th AF and Combined Forces Air Component Command commander. “
Air National Guard Airmen bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our mission in the Middle East. The arrival of these Airmen strengthens our ability to support our allied, coalition and regional partners as we work together to enhance regional stability and security.”
As a highly maneuverable and agile platform, the F-16’s capabilities ensure U.S. and coalition forces can establish air superiority in contested airspace with its proven record in air-to-air combat and air-to-ground attack.
Ninth Air Force currently operates three F-16 squadrons, two
A-10 Thunderbolt II squadrons, and one
F-15E Strike Eagle squadron alongside several strategic airlift, aerial refueling, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms.
Imagery of operations and activities within the 9AF area of responsibility is publicly available through the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
here.
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The ship that was attacked by a drone in the Arabian Sea is attacked by Iran - Israeli media. 
