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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)

Our Mission

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

COMM-I Officers keep the signal strong in CENTCOM AOR
July 2, 2021 — Erbil, Iraq – Coalition and U.S. forces deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility leverage COMM-I signal officers to streamline warfighter communication networks in theater... MORE

Army Maj. Gloria Brown, Union III COMM-I with the communication provider, 54th Signal Battalion Soldiers, working together to streamline warfighter communication networks in the theater.

First Team Strong Bonds retreat takes holistic approach to help Army families
July 1, 2021 — One way that the Army strengthens its Soldiers and families is by providing training that enhances mental and spiritual readiness. The 1st Theater Sustainment Command’s Unit Ministry Team led from the front and hosted a three-in-one Strong Bonds retreat at the Omni Hotel in Indianapolis June 18-20. The combined event included programs for families, couples, and single Soldiers... MORE

U.S. Army Central hosts 2021 Best Warrior Competition in Kuwait
June 28, 2021 — In the early morning hours, just before 2 a.m., well before the sun came up over the horizon, 11 dedicated U.S. Army Central Soldiers were awake and boarding the bus from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to begin several days of intense physical and mental competition. ... MORE

The U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition competitors stand for recognition during the recognition ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 24, 2021. The event culminated in three days of various activities, ranging from an obstacle course to a written essay about Army doctrine. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

AJ-Maste Yoga: Tips for a Healthy Deployment
June 28, 2021 — Yoga comes in many forms and fashions. From Ashtanga to Yin, there is a practice that fits almost everyone. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, regular yoga practice improves strength, balance, flexibility, and back pain. Regular yoga practice can lessen pain from arthritis, may reduce levels of stress and inflammation, and can even help a person get better sleep... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Wendy Lopez, non-commissioned officer in charge of cyber electromagnetic activities, Task Force Spartan, 36th Infantry Division performs the second position of the Bikram yoga Awkward Pose or Utkatasana at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Lopez says, “I highly recommend that everyone give yoga a try, especially here in this kind of environment,” said Lopez. “Kuwait is a different kind of stress. Not as stressful as a combat zone but stressful nonetheless.”

Our Partnership continues: ASG-KU hosts bilateral engagement
June 24, 2021 — Leaders from Area Support – Group – Kuwait and U.S. Army Central hosted a bilateral engagement with leadership from the Kuwait Ministry of Defense and Kuwait military, June 20, 2021, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait... MORE