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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

Sgt. Kha'lee Gooden Recognized by FCoE and Fort Sill SJA
January 5, 2021 — While deployed to the United States Army Central area of responsibility, Sgt. Kha'lee Gooden, the National Security Law Paralegal non-commissioned officer assigned to the 75th Field Artillery Brigade, the “Diamond Brigade," of Fort Sill, OK, was recognized for his hard work and dedication... MORE

Sgt. Kha'lee Gooden, the National Security Law Paralegal Non-commissioned officer assigned to the 75th Field Artillery Brigade, the “Diamond Brigade”, of Fort Sill, OK, poses with a coin he had just received from Col. Tonya Blackwell, the Staff Judge Advocate for the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, while deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve, December 15, 2020. Sgt. Gooden has continued to demonstrate outstanding leadership both within and outside of the Diamond Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dustin D. Biven / 75th Field Artillery Brigade)

SABOT Academy graduation in Kuwait
January 5, 2021 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team held a SABOT Academy socially distanced graduation ceremony for Kuwaiti Land Force Soldiers, Kuwaiti National Guardsmen, and Soldiers within the unit, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait on January 5, 2021. ... MORE

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division held a SABOT Academy socially distanced graduation ceremony for Kuwaiti Land Force Soldiers, Kuwaiti National Guardsmen, and Soldiers within the unit, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait on January 5, 2021. “This course is intended to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of Master Gunner School,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jackson Leflar, SABOT Academy instructor and 2ABCT Abrams Bradley fighting vehicle master gunner. “SABOT Academy was designed more as a crash course and personal assessment of the ability to process and retain the information that is being taught.” (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael West)

Alpha Battery Deploys in Response to Diamond Tempest
January 3, 2021 — When a quick-response exercise is initiated, the unit commander receives a warning order to immediately prepare his soldiers and equipment for movement. Such an order was received by Capt. Andrew Brown, commander of Alpha Battery 1st of the 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade. Exercise Diamond Tempest, designed to demonstrate the unit’s ability to dynamically deploy munitions for response operations, was now underway... MORE

Soldiers from 1-14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, receive instructions on loading the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto an Air Force Cargo aircraft model 17, or C-17, before departing to Udari Range, to fire the HIMARS as part of live-fire exercise Diamond Tempest in Kuwait, Dec. 22, 2020. Soldiers mobilized for the exercise to demonstrate the battalion's ability to dynamically deploy troops in response operations throughout Southwest Asia. After receiving an initial alert, Soldiers had 24 hours to prepare their equipment for movement to conduct the air-land raid live-fire exercise.

Sgt. James Whitlock named Warrior of the Month for Task Force Spartan
December 31, 2020 — It is often said that “communication is the key to success,” and while serving in the United States Army in a combat zone, that statement couldn’t be more accurate... MORE

Sgt. James Whitlock, right, a multichannel transmission system operator-maintainer assigned to 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, OK, poses for a photo while deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve, December 18, 2020.

Citizen soldier receives special call for the holidays
December 30, 2020 — The holidays are a time to show gratitude for those who’ve made a difference. In honor of the holiday season, an Army Reserve Soldier from New York, who wears two uniforms, recently received recognition from New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea... MORE