Air Force fighters were called on again to perform precision air strikes in Iraq, according to US Central Air Forces. F-16s launched precision guided munitions, striking a building used by anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Karabilah. While, F-15s struck buildings in Balad used by anti-Iraqi forces with PGMs.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.