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US Shifts Final Pacific Carrier to Back Iran Operation Epic Fury
world-news10 days ago

US Shifts Final Pacific Carrier to Back Iran Operation Epic Fury

The United States is moving its last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, redeploying the USS George Washington to support Operation Epic Fury in Iran after Lincoln’s extended deployment amid concerns over crew morale and supplies. The shift signals a pivot away from the Western Pacific, prompting warnings from analysts that China could be emboldened, while highlighting Navy bottlenecks at carrier yards as forces are reoriented to respond where needed.

via New York Post|
#aircraft-carrier#iran#navy
Pentagon IDs 3rd U.S. Soldier Killed in Iran-Linked Weekend Attacks
world-news1 month ago

Pentagon IDs 3rd U.S. Soldier Killed in Iran-Linked Weekend Attacks

The Pentagon identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, NC, as the third U.S. service member killed over the weekend in Iran-related hostilities, saying he died during a controlled detonation while destroying a downed Iranian drone at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq; a second service member was injured. Swinton will receive Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge posthumously and be promoted to staff sergeant. The weekend also claimed Pvt. Isabella Gonzales and First Lt. Tyler James Feehan after an Iranian missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in eastern Jordan, bringing the U.S. death toll in Operation Epic Fury to 17.

via New York Post|
#iraq#middle-east#military
A-10 Warthogs Return From Epic Fury With Nose Art, Kill Marks, and MALD Decoys
military2 months ago

A-10 Warthogs Return From Epic Fury With Nose Art, Kill Marks, and MALD Decoys

Eleven A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from Moody Air Force Base returned from CENTCOM after missions in Operation Epic Fury over Iraq and Syria, arriving at RAF Lakenheath on their way home. The jets sport nose art and bomb markings, including two Iranian vessel kill marks on the A-10C nicknamed “Samus.” Markings hint at a variety of weapons used (JDAMs, Mavericks, APKWS rockets, and GAU-8 cannon) and even MALD decoys. One A-10C nicknamed “Toad” is missing with unknown fate, and the article notes a growing maritime role for the Warthogs, who have previously escorted ships and participated in live-fire exercises.

via The Aviationist|
#a-10-thunderbolt-ii#iran#mald
Photos Reveal Patchwork Repairs on Battle-Damaged KC-135 Returning to the U.S.
military2 months ago

Photos Reveal Patchwork Repairs on Battle-Damaged KC-135 Returning to the U.S.

New photos show KC-135R 63-8028 with extensive bottom-rear battle-damage patches after Iran-war strikes, as the Alaska ANG tanker departs RAF Mildenhall for Bangor, Maine, en route to Tinker AFB. It’s the second damaged Stratotanker sighted at Mildenhall, with the earlier 59-1444 exhibiting more widespread damage. The fate of 63-8028 remains uncertain—possible repair-to-service or cannibalization for spares—highlighting the high demand for aerial refueling during Operation Epic Fury.

via The Aviationist|
#alaska-air-national-guard#battle-damage-repair#kc-135
RIAT 2026 Canceled as RAF Fairford Access Remains Uncertain
world3 months ago

RIAT 2026 Canceled as RAF Fairford Access Remains Uncertain

The 2026 Royal International Air Tattoo has been canceled after discussions with the RAF and USAF over access to RAF Fairford amid the Middle East conflict and Operation Epic Fury. A relocation for 2026 was not feasible, but RIAT27 is planned to return to RAF Fairford with fallback premises if the war continues. The event, which typically draws tens of thousands of visitors and features major fighter aircraft, has a history of cancellations in 2008, 2020, and 2021 (the 2021 edition went virtual).

via The Aviationist|
#middle-east-conflict#operation-epic-fury#raf-fairford
Pentagon weighs 'Sledgehammer' label for renewed Iran war if ceasefire collapses
world3 months ago

Pentagon weighs 'Sledgehammer' label for renewed Iran war if ceasefire collapses

Facing a potential end to the ceasefire, the Pentagon is weighing renaming any renewed conflict with Iran to 'Operation Sledgehammer' (instead of 'Operation Epic Fury') to trigger the 60-day War Powers clock requiring Congress authorization; the discussions reflect plans to resume major combat under a new operation if diplomacy collapses, with Rubio declaring Epic Fury over and officials indicating the pause does not yet restart full fighting.

via NBC News|
#ceasefire#iran#operation-epic-fury
national-security3 months ago

Pentagon pegs Iran war price tag at $25 billion

At a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst said the Iran war has cost about $25 billion so far—mainly for munitions—making it the administration’s first official price tag for the two‑month conflict; early costs were around $11 billion in the first week, with discussions of a possible supplemental request up to $200 billion, though no final figure has been settled.

via Politico|
#defense-budget#house-armed-services-committee#iran
politics4 months ago

Congress Probes Airbus Space Over Alleged Satellite Imagery Sold to China Before Epic Fury

A House Select Committee on China warns that Airbus Space satellites may have supplied near‑real‑time, annotated imagery of U.S. military assets to a Chinese company (MizarVision) in the 48‑hour window before Operation Epic Fury, arguing the data could endanger forces and noting the committee’s ongoing scrutiny of Airbus’s ties to China.

via Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov)|
#airbus-space#mizarvision#operation-epic-fury
Iranian strike wounds 12 Americans as Epic Fury stretches into fifth week
world5 months ago

Iranian strike wounds 12 Americans as Epic Fury stretches into fifth week

Twelve U.S. service members were wounded when a ballistic missile strike hit Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, with at least two in serious condition and a KC-135 refueling aircraft reportedly on fire. The attack occurs as the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury enters its fifth week, amid ongoing U.S.- and Israel-led actions against Iran; CENTCOM says 303 Americans have been injured since the start, most minor, with 273 returned to duty, and 13 U.S. service members killed so far.

via Fox News|
#iran#operation-epic-fury#prince-sultan-air-base
Trump weighs 10,000-troop expansion as Iran conflict widens
world5 months ago

Trump weighs 10,000-troop expansion as Iran conflict widens

The Pentagon is weighing sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East, in addition to about 1,500 already deployed, as the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran continues; President Trump has extended a 10-day pause on strikes against Iran’s energy sector to allow ceasefire talks, with Pakistan mediating and allies cautious about direct military involvement in the broader confrontation.

via Fox News|
#iran#middle-east#operation-epic-fury
defense5 months ago

GOP presses Pentagon for clearer Iran operation details

House Republicans led by Rep. Mike Rogers criticized the Pentagon for not providing enough details about U.S. operations in Iran during a classified briefing, demanding more information on troop plans, options, and rationale as thousands of U.S. troops are deployed to the Middle East, warning that insufficient answers could jeopardize support for the ongoing campaign.

via Politico|
#congress#defense#iran
Elite Paratroopers Deployed to Middle East as Iran War Talk Intensifies
world5 months ago

Elite Paratroopers Deployed to Middle East as Iran War Talk Intensifies

The 82nd Airborne Division’s leadership and headquarters have been ordered to the Middle East as the White House weighs a possible ground invasion of Iran, part of a broader Pentagon push including the Immediate Response Force and additional Marines and ships, signaling an escalation in U.S. options in the Iran crisis.

via The Intercept|
#82nd-airborne-division#iran-ground-war#middle-east-deployment
Mattis urges patient, ally-backed strategy in Iran conflict
world5 months ago

Mattis urges patient, ally-backed strategy in Iran conflict

Former Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that the U.S. is fighting a limited war in Iran against a regime that is fighting for its survival, and rebuilding trust with international allies will take years (roughly eight to 12). He argued the regime likely won’t fall soon, criticized vague end-state declarations for Operation Epic Fury, and stressed the need for credible commitments and a strong economy to maintain broad allied support. He urged a strategic, patient approach and cited the U.S. Constitution as a stabilizing factor.

via Tri-City Herald|
#allies#iran#mattis