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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.

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Staff Sgt. Eric Smith, G3 training noncommissioned officer, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, instructs Soldiers from the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 3rd Medical Command, 401st Army Field Support Brigade, and the 304th Sustainment Brigade on the grader requirements for the Army Combat Fitness Test at the Area Support Group-Kuwait Field Oct. 6, 2020 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Smith and the 1st Theater Sustainment Command are responsible for ACFT familiarization and grader validation during the month of October ensuring readiness for the Army units currently serving at Camp Arifjan. (U.S. Army Photograph by Spc. Andrew E. Figueroa)

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Recent News

Young-at-heart linguist, 82, completes 28-mile "March For The Fallen"
October 16, 2018 — When service members and civilians signed up for the Oct. 6 March For The Fallen – a 28-mile ruck march hosted by 28th Infantry Division/Task Force Spartan Soldiers training in Jordan – they had to indicate an age group. Of the more than 100 registrants, only a dozen marked the “45+” category. For one marcher, the plus symbol represented nearly four decades... MORE

Sgt. Timothy James (left) high fives 82-year-old linguist Abdul Wahid al Rubaye as he completes the 28-mile March For The Fallen-Jordan event Oct. 6, 2018. Rubaye, the oldest participant, posted a time of 10 hours and 19 minutes. James, a medic with 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, California National Guard, walked the last 11 miles with Rubaye as a safety precaution.

Joint Training Center expansion in Jordan enhances interoperability
October 13, 2018 — U.S. service members training in Jordan had the opportunity to participate in an Oct. 10 dedication ceremony for an expansion of the Jordan Armed Forces Joint Training Center. The new JTC wing provides service members a modern facility as the U.S. military and the Jordan Armed Forces continue to enhance interoperability by pursuing training opportunities together... MORE

Jordan Armed Forces soldiers and U.S. military service members salute during the playing of the U.S. and Jordanian national anthems during a dedication ceremony for an expansion of the Jordan Armed Forces Joint Training Center Oct. 10, 2018. The new JTC wing provides U.S. service members a modern facility as U.S. forces and the Jordan Armed Forces continue to enhance interoperability by pursuing training opportunities together.

Camp As-Sayliyah Hosts Army Ten-Miler Shadow Run
October 11, 2018 — While the Army Ten-Miler is an annual event partaken by many service members throughout the world, it is an especially unique experience in the middle of the desert at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from 12th Missile Defense Battery carry their unit guidon at the Army Ten-Miler at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, October 7, 2018. Unit pride and team comradery were apparent themes throughout the race.

Task Force Spartan service members march for the fallen in Jordan
October 9, 2018 — Task Force Spartan service members training in Jordan honored the sacrifice of fallen comrades through a recent endurance ruck march mirroring the 28th Infantry Division’s annual trek in Pennsylvania... MORE

Spc. Mauro Guzman (right) and Sgt. Levi Kassiano, both with Alpha Company, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment; and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Campagna, with 157 Military Engagement Team, make their way up a steep grade during the March For The Fallen shadow event Oct. 6, 2018. The 28-mile March For The Fallen ruck march originated in Pennsylvania seven years ago with the 28th Infantry Division.

Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!
October 7, 2018 — More than 20 different elements participated in a Mass Casualty Training Exercise at Camps Arifjan and Buehring, Kuwait, September 26, 2018... MORE