"U.S. Central Command is well postured to defend our forces around the region and to respond to any further aggression against our forces," the combatant command tweeted March 13, 2020. The remark comes in conjunction with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the USS Harry S. Truman conduct operations in the Middle East. (Image: Twitter, U.S. Central Command)
U.S. Central Commander Gen. David Petraeus looks on at right as Defense Undersecretary Michele Flournoy testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Drew Angerer)
Gen. David Petraeus, commander of the U.S. Central Command, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, Wednesday, June 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Drew Angerer)
Gen. David Petraeus, commander of the U.S. Central Command, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, Wednesday, June 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Drew Angerer)
Army Gen. David Petraeus, U.S. Central commander, is surrounded by staff after appearing to collapse on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, while testifing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Army Gen. David Petraeus, U.S. Central commander, rises out of his chair after appearing to collapse on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, while appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Army Gen. David Petraeus, U.S. Central Commander, is led away by staff after appearing to collapse on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)