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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

USARCENT Soldiers Win Futures Command Best Squad
July 17, 2025 — The U.S. Army Central team won the 2025 Army Futures Command (AFC) Best Squad Competition, held here May 12–16. Each squad consisted of five Soldiers: a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below. The Winning Team are all Infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,10th Mountain Division... MORE

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The U.S. Army Central team won the 2025 Army Futures Command (AFC) Best Squad Competition, held here May 12–16.
Each squad consisted of five Soldiers: a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below. The Winning Team are all Infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,10th Mountain Division.

Army 250th Birthday Message
June 11, 2025 — On the Army's Birthday, we thank every Soldier, Civilian and Family member who has ever served in our ranks for your dedication to duty and the selfless service that have made us all Army Strong. Happy Birthday!... MORE

Army 250th Birthday Message

A Second Chance A Lasting Impact
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Staff Sgt. James Austin Lane carries more than gear into competition. He carries a legacy that traces back to World War II—an inheritance not of medals, but of quiet courage, integrity, and service before self... MORE

Staff Sgt. James Austin Lane, squad leader of U.S. Army Central’s 2025 Best Squad team, renders a salute at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 2, 2025.

A Soldier’s Purpose Beyond the Pain
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — For Spc. Darian Smith, service isn't just a uniform or a job—it's a legacy born of hardship, healing, and the enduring lessons of a quiet grandfather who led without fanfare... MORE

Army Spc. Darian Smith, a member of the U.S. Army Central Best Squad, renders a salute at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 6, 2025.

A Family tradition of service in USARCENT
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – For one U.S. Army officer, military service is more than a career; it's a family tradition. U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) Fire Support Operations Officer, Lt. Col. Jim Bean, reflects on a legacy shaped by his grandfather's experiences during World War II... MORE

Lt. Col. James M. Bean, U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) Fire Support Operations Officer, reflects on his family's military legacy while pointing to the historic Third Army flag at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 21, 2025.

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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