Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid and Commander of the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Kenneth Mckenzie meeting in Egypt on September 12, 2021on the sidelines of "Bright Star 2021" exercises. Press PhotoCAIRO – 12 September 2021: Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid received Sunday Commander of the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Kenneth Mckenzie to hold a meeting on the sidelines of joint exercises "Bright Star 2021." "Bright Star 2021" is taking place on September 2-17 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base with the participation of 21 countries. They also headed to the exercise fields, where Centcom commander lauded the combat competency of participants as well as the exercise and administrative capabilities of Mohamed Naguib Military Base. Finally, the chief of staff addressed the participating forces hailing the outstanding performance they have achieved during the exercises, and welcoming them in Egypt.
