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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

The pride of the arrowhead, the tip of the spear
December 2, 2020 — It starts with a low grumble, a growl really, followed by the faintest of creaks and groans as the powerful panther springs forward from where it laid in wait. The long moments of preparation and vigilance have paid off, and it is time for the panther to begin its work after much preparation and study of its target. ... MORE

A Commander's Community Information Exchange demonstrates cohesion on Camp Arifjan
December 1, 2020 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - In compliance with social distancing, Area Support Group - Kuwait hosted an in-person Commander's Community Information Exchange, December 1, 2020, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The meeting gave leaders from units currently deployed to ASG-KU under the U.S. Army Central Command, the opportunity to receive current base related activities, events, and training directly from the garrison staff. ... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Alex Duffy, deputy director of the Directorate of Public Works at Area Support Group - Kuwait takes notes during a Commander’s Community Information Exchange December 1, 2020, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The meeting gave leaders from units currently deployed to ASG-KU under the U.S. Army Central Command, the opportunity to receive current base related activities, events, and training directly from the garrison staff. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Khylee Woodford)

Security enterprise marks 25th anniversary of Riyadh bombing
November 30, 2020 — Inside a large Saudi ceremonial tent at the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Maj. Eduardo Rodriquez, a logistics planner with the Office of the Program Manager, Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program, stood before a sparse and solemn audience, reading a poem written during dark times. ... MORE

Honorary display at a remembrance ceremony to honor eight headquarters personnel and staff, that were killed in a terrorist bombing, 25 years ago, at the headquarters for OPM-SANG, a subordinate unit to Army Security Assistance Command, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. OPM-SANG hosts the annual remembrance so that it's legacy is not forgotten. (Courtesy photo)

President Trump makes Thanksgiving calls to TF Spartan Troops
November 27, 2020 — U.S. service members with Task Force Spartan celebrate Thanksgiving with a call from the U.S. president via video teleconference. The President’s call to deployed service members from all six services is a tradition to lift the troops’ spirits during the holiday season... MORE

U.S. service members with Task Force Spartan celebrate Thanksgiving with a call from the U.S. president via video teleconference in Southwest Asia on Nov. 27, 2020. Sgt. Lamar Armstrong Jr. of Houston, Texas, said: “He would be proud, my Dad would definitely be proud, he’s prior military. I would tell my friends that I got to interact with the United States President; it was an eye-opening experience.”

Kentucky Woman Gives Back: Supporting Military Families
November 26, 2020 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Sara Jane Arnett, a Cerulean, Kentucky native, is a wearer of many hats. Some may know her as an author, while others may know her as a Soldier & Family Readiness Group volunteer and committed military spouse... MORE