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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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One Team, One Fight: The Importance of Partnership
July 13, 2021 — Around 6 p.m., teams from Task Force Iron Valor arrived at the Udairi Range Complex in Kuwait. The Soldiers, originating from 1-181st Field Artillery Regiment’s Bravo Battery and Delta Company, 3-172nd Infantry (Mountain) respectively, spent several hours traveling through the heat to conduct dry fire exercises throughout the night and into the morning. As I stood watching these two units working together, my mind went back three months ago to Camp McGregor, TX, where the 1-181st FAR and 3-172nd Infantry (Mnt) first crossed paths. ... MORE

A MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to Task Force Iron Valor waits in a column to move to a firing position at Udairi Range, Kuwait, June 2, 2021. TF Iron Valor conducted a night exercise to help Soldiers better prepare for live fire missions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kyle Burks)

‘Desert Knights’ hold change of command at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
July 9, 2021 — The “Desert Knight” Soldiers of the 595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC), said farewell to their outgoing commander Col. Michael E. Ludwick and welcomed their new commander Col. Ricardo L. Sierra-Guzman during a July 6 change command ceremony at the camp’s Zone 1 gymnasium... MORE

What I Learned From My New Wingmen
July 6, 2021 — I’ve been in the Army for almost two years now, an opportunity to attend Airman Leadership School usually wouldn't be allowed for an E-4 who’s had no experience doing anything leadership related. But for me it was different, I work at U.S. Army Central Headquarters or Third Army. An assignment that junior Public Affairs Soldiers are now being brought into. Being here for almost a year has helped me gain a tremendous amount of leadership skills that added to my career development to make me a perfect candidate for the class... MORE

Classmates from ALS Class 21-4 pose to take a photo before graduation on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 6, 2021. Airman Leadership School prepares service members and civilians to become team leaders and frontline supervisors that help better our military.

Sustainer of the Week
July 2, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson, deputy commanding general, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, presents a Sustainer of the Week certificate Tech Sgt. Louis V. Closa, contracting officer, 408th Contracting Sustainment Brigade, recognizing him as the Sustainer of the Week at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 26, 2021. Closa negotiated a $29.7 million contract for the Syrian Line Haul. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmie Baker, 1TSC Public Affairs)... MORE

Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson, deputy commanding general, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, presents a Sustainer of the Week certificate Tech Sgt. Louis V. Closa, contracting officer, 408th Contracting Sustainment Brigade, recognizing him as the Sustainer of the Week at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 26, 2021. Closa negotiated a $29.7 million contract for the Syrian Line Haul. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmie Baker, 1TSC Public Affairs)

New leadership assumes command of the Transatlantic Expeditionary District
July 2, 2021 — The USACE Transatlantic Expeditionary District held an assumption of command and change of command ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2021. Sergeant Major Jun C. Tomagan assumed the Senior Enlisted Advisor role from Master Sergeant Ron Brown, interim Command Sergeant Major, who returns to his original duties as the area office NCOIC, prior to leading the team for the past two months as the CSM of the Expeditionary District... MORE