[Breaking news]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026. (Kyodo)

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026.

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

INUYAMA, Japan, May 16 Kyodo - Search and rescue operations continue at a large reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on May 16, 2025, after a T-4 jet, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft, with two personnel aboard crashed there two days earlier. (Kyodo)

Trump Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event

Trump Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event

Space Force Vice Chief of Operations Michael Guetlein participates in the announcement byUnited States President Donald J Trump he has selected the path forward for his Golden Dome missile defense shield, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

Trump Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event

Trump Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event

Space Force Vice Chief of Operations Michael Guetlein participates in the announcement byUnited States President Donald J Trump he has selected the path forward for his Golden Dome missile defense shield, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

Trump Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event

Trump Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event

Space Force Vice Chief of Operations Michael Guetlein participates in the announcement byUnited States President Donald J Trump he has selected the path forward for his Golden Dome missile defense shield, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search and rescue operations continue at a large reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on May 16, 2025, after a T-4 jet, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft, with two personnel aboard crashed there two days earlier.

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search and rescue operations continue at a large reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on May 16, 2025, after a T-4 jet, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft, with two personnel aboard crashed there two days earlier.

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search and rescue operations continue at a large reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on May 16, 2025, after a T-4 jet, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft, with two personnel aboard crashed there two days earlier.

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search and rescue operations continue at a large reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on May 16, 2025, after a T-4 jet, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft, with two personnel aboard crashed there two days earlier.

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search operation after Japan defense force jet's crash

Search and rescue operations continue at a large reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on May 16, 2025, after a T-4 jet, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft, with two personnel aboard crashed there two days earlier.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 24 Kyodo - Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command pose for a photo following its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command attend its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command pose for a photo following its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, at its inauguration ceremony held the same day. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (R), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (R), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (C), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

IDF chiefs command the airstrikes in Gaza at the underground operations center - Israel

IDF chiefs command the airstrikes in Gaza at the underground operations center - Israel

Handout photo shows Eyal Zamir (L), Israeli military Chief of Staff, and Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet internal security service, command the airstrikes in Gaza at the underground operations center of Israeli Air Force, Israel, on March 18, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced early Tuesday he had ordered the military to "act forcefully against Hamas in the Gaza Strip," launching a wave of airstrikes across the Palestinian enclave. Photo by Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

IDF chiefs command the airstrikes in Gaza at the underground operations center - Israel

IDF chiefs command the airstrikes in Gaza at the underground operations center - Israel

Handout photo shows Eyal Zamir (front C), Israeli military Chief of Staff, and Ronen Bar (front R), head of the Shin Bet internal security service, command the airstrikes in Gaza at the underground operations center of Israeli Air Force, Israel, on March 18, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced early Tuesday he had ordered the military to "act forcefully against Hamas in the Gaza Strip," launching a wave of airstrikes across the Palestinian enclave. Photo by Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the United States Air Force, testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the United States Air Force, testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the United States Air Force, testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the United States Air Force, testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

(Left to right) General James J. Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Operations and Ms. Diana C. Maurer, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management at the Government Accountability Office, testify before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

(Left to right) General James J. Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Operations and Ms. Diana C. Maurer, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management at the Government Accountability Office, testify before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

(Left to right) General James J. Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Operations and Ms. Diana C. Maurer, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management at the Government Accountability Office, testify before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

(Left to right) General James J. Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, Lieutenant General Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Operations and Ms. Diana C. Maurer, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management at the Government Accountability Office, testify before the Senate Committee on Armed Services during a hearing on defense readiness, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

GSDF Osprey bound for Chiba for repair

YONAGUNI, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force begins moving a V-22 Osprey aircraft out of Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Dec. 19, 2024, as it is to be repaired at the GSDF's base in Chiba Prefecture following an accident during a Japan-U.S. joint drill in the westernmost Japanese island in October. (Kyodo)

Royals Preside Over The Ceremony Of Delivery Of Royal Dispatches To The New Navy Officers In Marin

Royals Preside Over The Ceremony Of Delivery Of Royal Dispatches To The New Navy Officers In Marin

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles (c), and Queen Letizia (3l), on her arrival at the ceremony for the presentation of Royal Dismissals to new Navy officers, on July 16, 2024, in Marín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The ceremony coincides with the celebration of the feast of the Day of Carmen, patron saint of the Spanish Navy. The new Navy officers are in charge of the command of the Force and Force Support units of the Navy, either on board ships or submarines, fighters and helicopters of the Aircraft Flotilla, or as part of the special operations units of the Special Naval Warfare Force. Photo by Beatriz Ciscar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli army says destroys 2-km-long tunnel in Rafah

STORY: Israeli army says destroys 2-km-long tunnel in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: June 4-5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tunnel route, published by the IDF on Wednesday 2. various of the destruction of the tunnel route, published by the IDF on Wednesday 3. various of military operations in the Gaza Strip, published by the IDF on Tuesday STORYLINE: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Wednesday that it destroyed a tunnel in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. The statement added that the 2-km-long tunnel "was used by terrorists for force build-up and terror activities." It noted that IDF troops had located several significant tunnel shafts that led to the long tunnel route, which reached as far as the Philadelphi Corridor, a strip of land along the border between Egypt and the southern Gaza Strip. According to the statement, the tunnel contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47 rifles,

At least 1 killed, 8 injured in Israeli airstrike on West Bank's Jenin

STORY: At least 1 killed, 8 injured in Israeli airstrike on West Bank's Jenin SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: JENIN, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jenin STORYLINE: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked a target in the Palestinian city of Jenin in the northern West Bank Friday night, killing at least one and injuring eight others. Medical sources told Xinhua that at least one person was killed and eight others injured in the airstrike on the Jenin refugee camp. Wesam Bakr, the director of the Jenin Governmental Hospital, identified the dead as Islam Khamayseh. The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, confirmed in a statement that Khamayseh is one of their members. The IDF said in a statement that Israel's Air Force fighter jet and helicopter gunship "attacked a building that served as the operations room of the terrorist infrastructure in Jenin." It confirmed the death of Kha

93rd anniversary of establishment of Iraqi Air Force marked

STORY: 93rd anniversary of establishment of Iraqi Air Force marked SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SALAHUDIN, Iraq CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Iraqi Air Force preparing for the celebrations 2. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: The Iraqi Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary on Wednesday with the participation of Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi, senior commanders and officers. The celebration included a set of events and a military exercise in cooperation with the Italian Air Force, Army Aviation Command, and Special Forces. Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasisaid said in a speech, "We appreciate the important and decisive role of the Air Force, especially in the liberation operations carried out by our army against IS terrorists." "The Air Force played a great role in transporting medical supplies and food to the Palestinian people recently," the minister said. "We seek to develop the Iraqi Air Force b

Hezbollah thwarts Israeli army's 2 infiltration operations

STORY: Hezbollah thwarts Israeli army's 2 infiltration operations SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of civil defense workers removing debris of house destroyed by Israeli air raid on the border town of Aita al-Shaab 2. various of destruction left by an Israeli air raid on the border village of Aita al-Shaab 3. various of funerals of a killed civilian after the air raid on Aita al-Shaab 4. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of the border village of Kafr Kila STORYLINE: Hezbollah thwarted two cross-border infiltration attempts by Israeli forces into southern Lebanon early Monday, Lebanese military sources and Hezbollah said. The sources told Xinhua that an Israeli infantry force attempted to cross the borderline separating Lebanon and Israel in an infiltration operation into the southern Lebanese village of Ramyah. Hezbollah said in a statement that the troops from Israel's Gola

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated July 2, 2013 shows F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7’s fly-off in the Atlantic Ocean. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated March 23, 2013 shows the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and the German navy frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) for a replenishment-at-seain the Arabian Sea. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated March 16, 2013 shows he aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated December 19, 2012 shows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) makes its approach pierside at Naval Station Norfolk. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated March 23, 2013 shows the German navy frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) and the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) are underway with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) while the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) transits astern of Hamburg during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Sea. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated September 27, 2012 shows the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a passing exercise. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated March 11, 2013 shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as the German navy frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) transits alongside in the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated March 13, 2013 shows n F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated March 5, 2013 shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider via ABACAPRESS.COM

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

US To Send 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Eastern Mediterranean

Handout photo dated May 3, 2010 shows the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) and the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) are underway during flight operations in the Arabian Sea. The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Shonna Cunningham via ABACAPRESS.COM