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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

Sgt. Ray Sets Up Success
November 10, 2020 — As fighter jets scream overhead and iconic planes, such as the C-130, taxi down the runway at Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar, the Army is working to consolidate equipment and supplies from various bases throughout the Middle East as outposts and other strongholds begin to close. Enter the 310th Construction Management Team based in Bullville, New York. Soldiers of the 310th CMT are working diligently to provide oversight and vision for the work required. Among them is Army Sgt. Zjana Ray who is aiming to make his mark... MORE

Army Sgt. Zjana Ray, from the 310th Construction Management Team based in Bullville, New York, drives between construction sites on November 5, 2020, Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar. Ray drives between 5 job sites for his job in theater as a member of Force Protection as the Army works to complete the Middle East Consolidation project.( Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jermaine Jackson)

USARCENT Celebrates 102nd Birthday
November 6, 2020 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – U.S. Army Central family came together to celebrate the historic unit’s 102nd birthday during a ceremony in the command’s headquarters here, Nov. 06... MORE

Lt. Gen. Terry Ferrell, U.S. Army Central commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, USARCENT senior enlisted adviser, are joined by the command's youngest and oldest Soldier for USARCENT's 102nd birthday cake cutting at the command's headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov.6, 2020.

Soldiers Re-enlist at Historic Kuwait Landmark
November 5, 2020 — ARIFJAN, Kuwait – In front of a host nation historical landmark, two 42nd Infantry Division Soldiers stand side-by-side showcasing their devotion to their community, state and nation... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. A. Jared Forst and Sgt. Becca Meerwarth take their oath of reenlistment Oct. 30, 2020, in Kuwait. The reenlistment was carried out at the Kuwait Martyr’s Museum with Col. Sean Flynn administering the oath. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Trevor Cullen)

This Syrian-born U.S. Soldier is using his background to save lives
November 2, 2020 — Mallouhi's father, a Syrian Special Forces veteran, was hesitant about his son's decision to join the United States military, as was the rest of the family. But joining the military was something he wanted to do since he was a kid... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Fadi Mallouhi, computer/detection systems repairer with Headquarters Support Company, 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, poses for a photo at an airfield in the 28th ECAB's area of operations in the Middle East. Mallouhi, originally from the Allentown, Pennsylvania area, spent much of his childhood in Syria and passes valuable lessons about the language and culture to his fellow Soldiers.

U.S. Army Central hosts inaugural virtual intelligence conference
October 31, 2020 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Army Central headquarters hosted its inaugural Virtual Land Forces Intelligence Conference, Tuesday, Oct. 27... MORE