Kentucky Woman Gives Back: Supporting Military Families
November 26, 2020
Sara Jane Arnett, wife of U.S. Army Maj. Samuel Arnett of U.S. Army Central, hosted an event promoting her children’s book in Camden, SC, Nov. 21, 2020. The Arnetts, who are natives of Kentucky, have worked for nearly two decades to support military families and communities. Sara wrote a book to help children of service members cope with challenges associated with deployments, separations and constant relocations. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Paul O’Daniel)
Combat Patching Ceremony
November 26, 2020
U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, stand at attention to receive their shoulder sleeve insignia for former wartime service, commonly referred to as a combat patch, in a ceremony in Southwest Asia, Nov. 26, 2020.
WVNG joins SPP partner Qatar in virtual exercise
November 23, 2020
Members of the West Virginia National Guard recently participated in a virtual seminar with members of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces (QELF) as a part of the Eastern Action joint operations staff exercise between elements of the Qatari military and the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Operation Spartan Shield and Task Force Spartan. Since 2018, the WVNG has worked closely with Qatar as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade completes an Area Support Group-Jordan rotation highlighted by COVID-19
November 20, 2020
Col. Derek Ulehla and Command Sgt. Maj. James Marsh case the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade colors after the transfer of authority ceremony for Area Support Group-Jordan. The 301st MEB mobilized to Jordan in March to provide support operations for U.S. forces in Jordan. The U.S. military is in Jordan to partner with the Jordan Armed Forces to meet common security objectives in the region.
Homefront hero: Lily Palfrey
November 19, 2020
Lily Palfrey, daughter of 1st Sgt. Frank Palfrey who is the senior enlisted advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, organized 154 care packages to be sent to her father's deployed unit. (Courtesy Photo by Lily Palfrey)
Silver Linings for Soldiers in Quarantine
November 19, 2020
Maj. Gen. Hamilton assumes command of Task Force Spartan
November 19, 2020
Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari relinquishes command of Task Force Spartan to Maj. Gen. Patrick Hamilton at the Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Nov. 19, 2020. Ferrari said, “We will never forget our new friends and allies for whom the main reason we are here, to support the people of our host nations.”
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers coined for lifting base moral during COVID-19
November 18, 2020
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Soldier's remains identified in Hopkins, S.C.
November 13, 2020
COS savings benefit USACE mission partners
November 13, 2020
Members of the 310th Engineering Detachment work on construction a Joint Air Ground Station building in Qatar. The building is being built using troop labor from a design from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District's Center of Standardization for Nonpermanent Facilities (COS). The COS maintains a library of off the shelf designs that can be adapted for almost any purpose. Using COS designs can save significant time and money in the construction process.
The Best of Both Worlds: Newberry Army Officer and Former NCO Retires
November 13, 2020
Maj. Paul Sheppard and his family take a group photo during his retirement ceremony at U.S. Army Central headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 12, 2020. Sheppard, a native of Newberry, South Carolina, retired from the military after serving 39 years. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Keon Horton)
Sgt. Ray Sets Up Success
November 10, 2020
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
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
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
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
U.S. Army Central headquarters hosted its inaugural Virtual Land Forces Intelligence Conference, Tuesday, Oct. 27. The conference is typically five days and held face-to-face to enhance relationships with new and existing land force partners, share intelligence multilaterally, and discuss topics important to security and intelligence.
Training the trainers: 1st TSC provides ACFT validation training for Soldiers in Kuwait
October 29, 2020
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)
42nd ID Commander Meets KLF Field Artillery Regimental Commander
October 29, 2020
U.S. Army Major General Steven Ferrari met with Kuwait Land Forces Brigadier General Khaled A. Al-Shualah, Oct. 22, 2020, in Kuwait. The Ferrari, the Commander of Task Force Spartan, and Al-Shualah, the Commander of the Kuwait Land Forces Artillery Regiment, met during a key leader engagement at the KLF Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Trevor Cullen)
TF Spartan Soldiers Exercise Long Range Precision Fires Capabilities
October 29, 2020
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.
3rd Medical Command and the Jordanian Royal Medical Services exchange lessons on COVID-19
October 22, 2020
Medical professionals from the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support) and Area Support Group-Jordan pose for a photo with their Jordanian host following their subject matter expert exchange earlier this month. The 3 MCDS and Jordanian Royal Medical Services met over four days to discuss interoperabilities, with special focus on COVID-19 response and requirements.

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