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Arab-Israeli missile defense has a shot, says CENTCOM nominee

In the wake of recent missile and drone attacks against the UAE by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, there’s a fresh opportunity to integrate air and missile defense in the Mideast, says Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla.

22 months ago

US troops sheltered, fired Patriot missiles during Yemen Houthi attack on UAE

The acknowledgement by the White House and Pentagon late Monday represent a widening American involvement in Yemen’s yearslong war.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Howard Altman

23 months ago

With Afghanistan off-limits, US hunts for safe airspace as Mideast mission continues

“The question is, over the horizon capability to do what?” former Air Combat Command head Hawk Carlisle said. “There’s a lot of stuff that still has to be worked out.”

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’

An Air Force KC-19 crew is apparently fans of Rick and Morty.

3 years ago

Air Force doctor killed in vehicle accident in United Arab Emirates

Capt. (Dr.) Kelliann Leli, 30, died Nov. 27 in a non-combat-related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. She had deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California.

By Kent Miller

3 years ago

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