Hurricane #MILTON & the #USDebtClock
The blacked out area on Florida in the Debt Clock message appears to be where the US Central Command is located in Tampa, FL.
U.S. Central Command is headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, United States.
CENTCOM is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. Here's what they do:
Geographical Responsibility:
CENTCOM's area of responsibility (AOR) covers the Middle East, parts of South Asia, and the Horn of Africa. This includes countries like Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
Mission:
The primary mission of CENTCOM is to maintain security and stability in its AOR by deterring aggression, ensuring free access to shared resources (like oil), and, when necessary, defeating adversaries. This involves a mix of military, diplomatic, and humanitarian activities.
Military Operations:
CENTCOM coordinates and conducts military operations within its region. This can range from combat operations, like those in Iraq and Afghanistan, to counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security, and support for regional allies.
Cooperation and Support:
CENTCOM works closely with partner nations through military exercises, training programs, and security cooperation to enhance regional stability and capability.
Humanitarian and Disaster Relief:
Besides combat roles, CENTCOM often engages in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, providing aid where needed within its AOR.
Counterterrorism:
A significant part of CENTCOM's focus post-9/11 has been on counterterrorism, particularly against groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and other designated terrorist organizations.
Strategic Partnerships:
CENTCOM maintains strategic partnerships with countries outside its AOR to support its missions, including logistics, intelligence sharing, and joint military exercises.
CENTCOM's activities are vital for U.S. foreign policy in one of the world's most volatile regions, ensuring that American interests, including energy supplies, are secured, and that threats to U.S. national security are addressed proactively.
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