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Task Force Spartan Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, showcased their ability to rapidly deploy High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers anywhere in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility within hours during AMDEX 21-1. Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1, which started Oct. 12, develops and exercises tactics, techniques, and procedures against simulated air, cyber, force protection and missile threats.

United States Army Central - America's land domain experts in the Middle East and Central- and South Asia - postured through enduring forward presence and robust and capable partnerships to protect US national interests in the central region - and capable of rapid transition to command joint and coalition forces to defeat emerging threats.

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, operated by Soldiers with Bravo Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from an airfield for a local area orientation flight in the 28th ECAB's area of operations after arriving in the Middle East. These flights ensure 28th ECAB aircrews are properly acclimated and can conduct missions safely during the deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Brown)

As Theater Army and Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC), USARCENT enables the Joint Force in named operations and partners with regional land forces to build enduring coalitions that CONSOLIDATE gains against Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs), COUNTER Iranian malign influence, and COMPETE against Russia and China; while simultaneously RESETTING the Theater for future operations and READY to prevail in crisis response and contingency operations in support of USCENTCOM.

Recent News

Junior Officers visit Historic Kuwaiti Site
January 20, 2017 — Junior officers stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, toured the Al Qurain Martyrs’ museum and the Kuwaiti Towers, Jan. 20, 2017 as part of the junior officer’s leadership professional development at U.S. Army Central... MORE

Junior officers stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, toured the Al Qurain Martyrs’ museum and the Kuwaiti Towers, Jan. 20, 2017 as part of the junior officer’s leadership professional development at U.S. Army Central. The U.S. Army officers learned about the historic significance of that site, the role the U.S. played, and the importance of the Kuwaiti people’s perseverance.

New munitions replace cluster bomb rounds that pose danger to civilians
January 16, 2017 — Officials hope a new artillery warhead that will replace a cluster-bomb round could help eliminate unwanted casualties in the future. ... MORE

A Soldier in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment looks for opposing forces at Udairi Training Range in Kuwait recently as part of a combined exercise. The Cavalry Scouts responded to contact with a notional enemy during the exercise, before providing critical intelligence for Soldiers from the 197th Field Artillery Brigade to provide fire support. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)

Building towards better efficiency, quality of life
January 13, 2017 — For hundreds of Soldiers on Camp Redleg, living and working in tents has been the normal way of life in the middle of the hot dry desert, but not for long, as energy efficient buildings are being constructed by the hands of U.S. Army engineers for energy cost savings and improving quality of life... MORE

Soldiers from the 176th Engineer Brigade of the Texas Army National Guard, also known as Task Force Chaos, build the steel frame of a two-story modular unit Jan. 11, 2017, which will have the capacity to hold 160 individuals with 20 climate controlled rooms on each floor at Camp Redleg in Southwest Asia. This is a U.S. Army Central Command directed project to enhance the quality of life and save millions of dollars in the future with energy cost savings and troop labor.

Arifjan reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 12, 2017 — Service members celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., January 12, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, with an observance for a national day of service... MORE

Soldiers hold hands after a quartet sing a medley in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an observance at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 12, 2016. The observance included the singing of the national anthem, a poem recital an a cappella quartet, and key note speakers.

Fuel to fight: Inspector general and fuelers have special mission in ISIS fight
December 30, 2016 — A handful of Soldiers at U.S. Army Central forward logistics elements are responsible for running a small army of contractors across the area of operations in Southwest Asia and the Middle East. The job requires travel and trust in the people on the ground to complete the mission... MORE

Inspectors General from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command-Operational Command Post and petroleum specialists from Task Force Phoenix walk the fuel lines at a forward operating base in central Iraq to inspect the operations, recently. The 1st TSC is responsible for overseeing fuel logistics in multiple countries throughout Southwest Asia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)

Useful Links

A @USArmy Paratrooper conducts small arms training with the M4 carbine during a live-fire range in the Middle East. Such training helps Soldiers improve weapons proficiency, accuracy, and weapons handling skills in a variety of conditions. https://t.co/QKzmbVWw51

@USArmy Air Defense Artillerymen work to place a Patriot missile system into operation in the Middle East. The Patriot is the Army’s primary terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile system. https://t.co/8gCgRgD0O6

Three @USArmy CH-47 Chinook helicopters prepare to land in the Middle East during routine flight operations. The Chinook is a tandem-rotor aircraft designed to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies in a variety of environments. https://t.co/VCn42E78My

@USArmy Air Defense Artillerymen and Logisticians conduct ammunition resupply in the Middle East for a Patriot missile system. The Patriot is the Army’s primary terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile system. https://t.co/7EUP93okOQ

@USArmy Paratroopers fire a 155mm round from an M777 howitzer during an artillery live-fire exercise in the Middle East. The exercise validated capabilities, demonstrating synchronized lethality required to systematically target & degrade adversaries in multi-domain combat ops. https://t.co/ODDuhPk56r

🇺🇸 In a ceremony Monday on @USAGFortGordon , the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade turned a new chapter as Col. Sapriya McLendon relinqusihed command to Col. Benjamin Hopper. Story 👉 https://t.co/iWka3G52qe

A @USArmy paratrooper conducts marksmanship training with the M4 carbine in the Middle East. Such training helps soldiers maintain weapons proficiency, accuracy, and weapons handling skills in a variety of conditions. https://t.co/FJ3ZnmsyHG

A @USArmy AH-64 Apache attack helicopter takes off in the Middle East during routine flight operations. The Apache is equipped with sensors, avionics, and weapons systems designed to support reconnaissance and aerial security missions. https://t.co/LhO046merV

@USArmy petroleum supply specialists prepare to fuel a generator for a Patriot missile system in the Middle East. Petroleum supply specialists ensure the continuous, rapid distribution of fuel necessary to maintain the readiness and mobility of all Army combat assets in theater. https://t.co/K1XcvKzKNP

A @USArmy paratrooper works with a Coyote counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) in the Middle East. The Coyote enables soldiers to detect, track, and defeat adversarial UASs in support of force protection operations. https://t.co/a8bbKfbb7o

A @USArmy air defense artilleryman inspects ammunition in a Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system in the Middle East. C-RAM uses detection assets to track and destroy incoming threats with a 20mm Gatling gun. https://t.co/lfQS111z58

A @USArmy air defense artilleryman uses an angle grinder to remove a bolt connecting a Patriot interceptor to its launch platform in the Middle East. The Patriot is the Army’s primary terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile system. https://t.co/KGjxVRtqRg

A @USArmy paratrooper conducts small arms training with the M4 carbine during a live-fire range in the Middle East. Such training helps Soldiers improve weapons proficiency, accuracy, and weapons handling skills in a variety of conditions. https://t.co/0qWxLA53Mv

A @USArmy UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter sits against a backlit ramp on an airfield in the Middle East. The Black Hawk is a versatile helicopter used across a spectrum of operations in a variety of environments. https://t.co/oenZ9nSPfE

@USArmy tactical power generation specialists remove a generator from its mount during maintenance operations in the Middle East. Power generation specialists keep the battlefield running, directly enabling command and control on the front lines. https://t.co/huCdkqMiji

A @USArmy paratrooper prepares to launch an unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Middle East during a routine training event. Small UAS platforms provide units with real-time aerial observation capabilities that assist with reconnaissance, security, and terrain analysis. https://t.co/rnB908PwXN

A @USArmy CH-47 Chinook helicopter repairer conducts maintenance on a turboshaft engine in the Middle East. The Chinook is the Army’s heavy-lift helicopter and its fastest. https://t.co/uNfHWftBAy

🪖 A legacy of excellence, 251 years in the making. Happy Birthday, @USArmy! To all of Amercia's Soldier's who serve and have served... we salute you. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/SXZ66eLO9G

A @USArmy air defense artilleryman inspects spent MIM-104 Patriot interceptors in the Middle East. The Patriot is the Army’s primary terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile system. https://t.co/lMrQdh6KCl

A @USArmy air defense artilleryman watches as spent Patriot interceptors are cross-loaded for transport in the Middle East. The Patriot is the Army’s primary terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile system. https://t.co/udQvMfPpZY

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