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United States Central Command

The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. It was established in 1983, taking over the previous responsibilities of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF).

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Founded
1 January 1983 (43 years, 7 months ago)
Headquarters
MacDill Air Force Base Florida, U.S.
Commander
Admiral Brad Cooper, USN
Country
United States of America
Deputy Commander
Lieutenant General Patrick Frank, USA
Engagements
Gulf War Iraq War (2003–2011) War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Operation Inherent Resolve 2026 Iran war

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United States Central Command

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United States Central Command

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Commander · 1
United States Central Command → Admiral Brad Cooper, USN
Country · 1
United States Central Command → United States of America
Deputy Commander · 1
United States Central Command → Lieutenant General Patrick Frank, USA
Engagements · 1
United States Central Command → Gulf War Iraq War (2003–2011) War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Operation Inherent Resolve 2026 Iran war
Founded · 1
United States Central Command → 1 January 1983 (43 years, 7 months ago)
Headquarters · 1
United States Central Command → MacDill Air Force Base Florida, U.S.
Motto · 1
United States Central Command → Persistent Excellence
Part of · 1
United States Central Command → United States Department of Defense
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United States Central Command → Geographic combatant command
Senior Enlisted Leader · 1
United States Central Command → Fleet Master Chief Lateef Compton, USN

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United States Central CommandCommanderAdmiral Brad Cooper, USN1.00infobox
United States Central CommandCountryUnited States of America1.00infobox
United States Central CommandDeputy CommanderLieutenant General Patrick Frank, USA1.00infobox
United States Central CommandEngagementsGulf War Iraq War (2003–2011) War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Operation Inherent Resolve 2026 Iran war1.00infobox
United States Central CommandFounded1 January 1983 (43 years, 7 months ago)1.00infobox
United States Central CommandHeadquartersMacDill Air Force Base Florida, U.S.1.00infobox
United States Central CommandMottoPersistent Excellence1.00infobox
United States Central CommandPart ofUnited States Department of Defense1.00infobox
United States Central CommandRoleGeographic combatant command1.00infobox
United States Central CommandSenior Enlisted LeaderFleet Master Chief Lateef Compton, USN1.00infobox
United States Central CommandTypeUnified combatant command1.00infobox
United States Central CommandWebsitewww.centcom.mil1.00infobox

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