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The pride of the arrowhead, the tip of the spear
December 2, 2020 — It starts with a low grumble, a growl really, followed by the faintest of creaks and groans as the powerful panther springs forward from where it laid in wait. The long moments of preparation and vigilance have paid off, and it is time for the panther to begin its work after much preparation and study of its target. ... MORE

A Commander's Community Information Exchange demonstrates cohesion on Camp Arifjan
December 1, 2020 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - In compliance with social distancing, Area Support Group - Kuwait hosted an in-person Commander's Community Information Exchange, December 1, 2020, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The meeting gave leaders from units currently deployed to ASG-KU under the U.S. Army Central Command, the opportunity to receive current base related activities, events, and training directly from the garrison staff. ... MORE

Security enterprise marks 25th anniversary of Riyadh bombing
November 30, 2020 — Inside a large Saudi ceremonial tent at the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Maj. Eduardo Rodriquez, a logistics planner with the Office of the Program Manager, Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program, stood before a sparse and solemn audience, reading a poem written during dark times. ... MORE

President Trump makes Thanksgiving calls to TF Spartan Troops
November 27, 2020 — U.S. service members with Task Force Spartan celebrate Thanksgiving with a call from the U.S. president via video teleconference. The President’s call to deployed service members from all six services is a tradition to lift the troops’ spirits during the holiday season... MORE

Kentucky Woman Gives Back: Supporting Military Families
November 26, 2020 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Sara Jane Arnett, a Cerulean, Kentucky native, is a wearer of many hats. Some may know her as an author, while others may know her as a Soldier & Family Readiness Group volunteer and committed military spouse... MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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