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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)

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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

310th ESC CG looks back on successful mobilization to Kuwait under COVID-19 protocols
February 10, 2021 — The commanding general of the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command said it was a tremendous challenge to successfully mobilize and deploy his Army Reserve unit here under a strict COVID-19 environment... MORE

Commanding General of the 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson said he is convinced from his experience mobilizing the 310th ESC to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait under COVID-19 conditions was that many of the COVID-19 mitigations will continue after the pandemic has passed. Swanson first enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard and served there as a combat medic before he was commissioned in 1993.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout ongoing in U.S. Army Central footprint
February 10, 2021 — The COVID-19 vaccination program in the U.S. Army Central’s area of operations is underway... MORE

Spc. Michael Meza and Spc. John Cera, healthcare specialists with the 228th Combat Support Hospital, draw doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from vials at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 18, 2021. Camp Arifjan is utilizing a phased distribution of the vaccine, as specified by the Department of Defense, beginning with medical personnel and first responders.

U.S., Italian soldiers train to save lives and equipment
February 1, 2021 — Elements of the U.S. and Italian armed forces, currently serving in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, recently trained together in a downed aircraft recovery exercise in northern Iraq. Soldiers with the U.S. Army’s Task Force Gambler and the Italian army’s Airmobile Task Group Griffon came together to respond to a simulated emergency where an Italian NH90 tactical transport helicopter went down in enemy territory... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Gambler and Italian soldiers with Airmobile Task Group Griffon respond to a downed aircraft scenario during an aerial reaction force exercise. The exercise ensured the coalition partners’ cohesiveness in responding to downed aircraft emergencies in hostile environments. (DoD photo by Lt. Col. Alessandro Campiello, Italian Army)

Connecticut Army National Guard Soldier Promoted
January 28, 2021 — JORDAN- Staff Sgt. Joseph Nowak received the promotion to Staff Sergeant in a brief ceremony at the Joint Training Center, on January 28, 2021, surrounded by members of the 143rd Regional Support Group and tenant units... MORE

Sergeant Major Alex Young pins Joseph Nowak to Staff Sergeant at Joint Training Center in Jordan on January 28 2021. Staff Sgt. Nowak provides mobility support and accountability to all units to facilitate personnel and equipment onward movement and integration within Jordan.

Halfway through deployment, 28th ECAB remains focused
January 25, 2021 — Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade recently passed the midway point of their deployment to the Middle East... MORE