USCENTCOM Commander’s Middle East Trip: Strengthening Partnerships and Supporting U.S. Forces

At Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Gen. Kurilla recognized U.S. service members for their role in defending U.S. forces and Qatar, particularly during the “combined defeat” of Iran’s attack.

MIDDLE EAST AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN — From June 30 to July 3, 2025, Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, Commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), conducted a multi-nation trip through the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.

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The visit aimed to engage with U.S. service members stationed across the region and meet with key defense leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Israel, and Greece to bolster military partnerships and address regional security concerns.