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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

1st TSC volunteer recognized for her support to First Team families
March 10, 2020 — For Lori Rozhon, taking care of the Soldiers and spouses at 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) is like taking care of family... MORE

Lori Rozhon, Soldier Family Readiness Group (SFRG) leader for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), scoops popcorn into a bag for a weekly fundraiser Feb. 27, 2020 at Fowler Hall, Fort Knox, Ky., as Theresa Scott, family readiness support assistant, 1st TSC looks on. The SFRG sells popcorn and other snacks to raise money for events for Soldiers, civilians and families of the 1TSC. (U.S. Army photo by Wendy Arevalo).

Ceremony marks transfer of authority in the Sinai between Guam and Texas National Guard units
March 10, 2020 — Task Force Sinai said farewell to Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam National Guard, and welcomed the Soldiers from the 1st Squadron,112th Cavalry Regiment, Texas National Guard, during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony on South Camp, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, March 8, 2020... MORE

Lt. Col. David E. Moulton, commander of the 1st Squadron,112th Cavalry Regiment, Texas National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Sutton, the 1-112th senior enlisted advisor, roll and uncase their colors to signify the start of their mission at a transfer of authority ceremony on South Camp, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, March 8, 2020. The 1-112th assumes responsibility as the 67th rotational United States Army unit in support of the Multinational Force and Observers peacekeeping mission.

Joint Training Center-Jordan partners with Civil Defence Department for emergency response training
March 7, 2020 — The Civil Defence Department (CDC) and Joint Training Center-Jordan (JTC-J) conducted an emergency response training event Wednesday. The event's intent was to test the overall response time of the CDD during a simulated building fire at JTC-J. At 10 a.m., a JTC-J fire alarm was pulled, and within minutes, two CDD fire trucks and an ambulance cleared the installation security checkpoint and were on scene... MORE

Civil Defence Department (CDD) paramedics treat simulated injuries at Joint Training Center-Jordan (JTC-J) Wednesday. The CDD and JTC-J partnered on the event with coordination from the Jordan Armed Forces. U.S. Soldiers are in Jordan to conduct partnership training with the JAF and other Jordanian partners. The U.S. has a long-standing partnership with Jordan in regards to joint training that has endured over multiple administrations.

Desert Medics Offer Flawless Medical Support throughout CENTCOM AOR
March 6, 2020 — One medical unit out of Atlanta, Ga., arrived in theater with the expectation of providing flawless combat healthcare service and support across the Middle East, and they did just that... MORE

Soldiers from the 3rd Medical Command - Deployment Support stand in formation prior to a patching ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2020. (Courtesy photo)

Spc. Griffen Vaughn, Task Force Javelin’s Best Warrior Competitor
March 6, 2020 — At 6 feet 7 inches, the Spc. Griffen Vaughn stands out among his peers. Not only for his physical height, but also because of his work ethic. “He is dedicated young Soldier with lots of promise,” said 1st Sgt. Berry Spady, first sergeant for Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 189th General Support Aviation Battalion. “He is an excellent representative of the new upcoming Soldiers in our battalion.”... MORE