Central Command News (11/2/10)

US CENTCOM Press Releases

Combined Maritimes Forces naval vessel disrupts pirate attack

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:43 AM PDT

GULF OF ADEN - On the morning of Oct. 28, 2010, the tanker MV Hellespont Protector was attacked by a suspected pirate skiff in the Gulf of Aden. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/press-releases/combined-maritimes-forces-naval-vessel-disrupts-pirate-attack)

Pakistan Air Force receives three new F-16s from U.S.

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:31 AM PDT

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Oct. 30, 2010) – The Pakistan Air Force received three new F-16 aircraft from the United States during an induction ceremony today at Shahbaz Air Base near Jacobabad, Pakistan. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/news/pakistan-air-force-receives-three-new-f-16s-from-u-s)

Jordanian, American fighters refuel in the skies above Jordan

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:24 AM PDT

Jordan (Oct. 21, 2010) – Four Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 pilots received invaluable training Oct. 20 as they went through aerial refueling beside four of their American brethren. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/news/jordanian-american-fighters-refuel-in-the-skies-above-jordan)

New U.S. ambassador to Pakistan helps in food relief distribution

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 04:11 AM PDT

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Oct. 30, 2010) – U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron P. Munter distributed flood relief supplies today at a World Food Program distribution point at Hassan Khan Jamali, Pakistan. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/news/new-u-s-ambassador-to-pakistan-helps-in-food-relief-distribution)

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