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Combat Patching Ceremony
November 26, 2020 — Jordan – 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... MORE

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 — KINGWOOD, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard participated in a virtual seminar with members of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces (QELF) as part of the Eastern Action joint operations staff exercise between the Qatari military and the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Operation Spartan Shield and Task Force Spartan... MORE

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 — The 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, completed its mission at Area Support Group-Jordan Tuesday. In a virtual transfer of authority ceremony, the 301st MEB, led by Col. Derek Ulehla and Command Sgt. Maj. James Marsh, turned over responsibility of its Base Operating Support-Integrator mission to the 143rd Regional Support Group of the Connecticut Army National Guard... MORE

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 knows her father’s job is to look after his Soldiers and she wanted to help him do that. Her father, 1st Sgt. Frank Palfrey, is the senior enlisted advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade... MORE

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 — The fine talcum-like dust, familiar to those who have been to the Middle East, had barely settled by the 36th Infantry Division Soldier’s arrival when a loud knock was heard throughout the transient soldier barracks. I knew what was coming. “Pack a bag, enough for three to five days,” said the voice, “mandatory quarantine.” ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Hamilton assumes command of Task Force Spartan
November 19, 2020 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, assumed command of Task Force Spartan at a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 19, 2020. The event oversaw the command of the task force transfer from the leadership of Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, commanding general of 42nd Infantry Division to Maj. Gen. Patrick Hamilton, commanding general of 36th Inf. Div... MORE

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 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Combating the coronavirus on U.S. Army bases involves a high level of planning and skillful coordination to keep Soldiers safe. A group of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to Area Support Group - Kuwait received the prestigious Commander's Coin of Excellence from Lt. Gen. Terry Ferrell, U.S. Army Central commanding general, November 18, 2020, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, for doing just that... MORE

Soldier's remains identified in Hopkins, S.C.
November 13, 2020 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, South Carolina -- On Oct. 30, local authorities, working closely with Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (Army CID) identified remains found in Hopkins, S.C., earlier this year as those of a U.S. Army Central Soldier who went missing in December 2015... MORE

COS savings benefit USACE mission partners
November 13, 2020 — Time and money. Those are often the two most important considerations in any construction project. How long is it going to take to build something and how much is it going to cost me. More and more often, those working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Center of Standardization for Nonpermanent Facilities (COS) are pleasantly surprised when they hear the answers... MORE

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 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Most Soldiers spend their military career enlisted or commissioned. A small percentage of military professionals, with the exception of the warrant officer, have the opportunity to serve as both a non-commissioned and commissioned officer... MORE

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 — 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

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 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – The 1st Theater Sustainment Command recently held an Army Combat Fitness Test grader validation training at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, enabling readiness for commanders. ... MORE

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 — ARIFJAN, Kuwait – A Kuwait Land Forces honor guard stood tall welcoming Task Force Spartan Shield Commander, Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, to the Kuwait Land Forces Artillery Regiment headquarters for a meeting with KLF Artillery Regimental Commander Brig. Gen. Khaled A. Al-Shualah... MORE

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 — Field Artillery Soldiers of Task Force Spartan conducted High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) training as part of the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 here in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 21-22, 2020... MORE

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 — U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support) conducted a subject matter expert exchange with the Jordanian Royal Medical Services at the Queen Rania Al Abdullah Hospital For Children earlier this month. ... MORE

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.

Passing the Torch: Charleston Family Celebrates, Continues Legacy of Service
October 20, 2020 — Service members often call themselves family. That term of endearment reflects the feelings and familial bond they share, but for some, like Charleston’s Rouse family, the term is also literal. They are a family with a long tradition and legacy of service to each other and their country... MORE

From Left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eldridge Rouse, Evelyn Rouse and U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Tyris Rouse stand together to take a family photo at U.S. Army Central headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 7, 2020. The Rouse family came together to attend Tyris' retirement ceremony which turned out to be a surprise reunion for Eldridge and the family. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Keon Horton)

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