38th ID assumes authority of Task Force Spartan in the Middle East
July 16, 2019
Major Gen. Gordon Ellis, left, commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Shetler, senior enlisted leader, 38th Infantry Division, Indiana Army National Guard, uncase the division colors to symbolize the transfer of authority as the Task Force Spartan division headquarters element during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 15, 2019. Task Force Spartan serves to increase military readiness and capability in order to maintain regional stability and expand regional partnerships in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.
Medics Increase Readiness With Blood Screening Drives
July 11, 2019
Medics Increase Readiness With Blood Screening Drives
Strong Support Beams Help Form Strong Partnerships
July 8, 2019
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Medina, 1106th Aviation Group, explains how fabricated sheet metal should align to the beam of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter to 2nd Lt. Raad Alzubi, Royal Jordanian Air Force, during a recent UH-60 Blackhawk subject matter expert exchange at the King Abdullah II Air Base in Amman, Jordan, June 19, 2019.
Multi-component soldiers unite, deliver aviation excellence
July 8, 2019
Sgt. Johnathan Kessel, an aviation component repairer (right) and Spc. James Chaffins, an aviation electrician both with the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, currently assigned to D Company, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment, 244th Combat Aviation Brigade, troubleshoot a suspected malfunctioning UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter warning light, June 26, 2019, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
1st TSC Welcomes New Commanding General at Fort Knox
July 2, 2019
Maj. Gen. John P. Sullivan, commanding general, 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), addresses the audience during his speech at the 1st TSC change of command ceremony held July 2, 2019 outside Fowler Hall at Fort Knox, Ky.
Cautionary Tales in History: 5 Lessons from Revolutionary War Missteps
July 2, 2019
“The Battle of Cowpens” by Don Troiani is part of the National Guard Bureau Heritage Series. In upland South Carolina, January 17, 1781, at a place where local farmers penned their cows, an American force of 300 Continentals and 700 militia from North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia, won a brilliant victory against the British. The Continentals who fought at Cowpens are perpetuated today by the 175th Infantry, Maryland Army National Guard, and the 198th Signal Battalion, Delaware Army National Guard, and the Virginia militia by the 116th Infantry, Virginia Army National Guard. The heritage of the rest of the American troops who fought in this "greatest tactical victory ever won on American soil" is carried on today by the Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina Army National Guards. The National Guard Heritage Paintings are a series of original oil paintings commissioned by the National Guard Bureau to depict significant moments in the history of the National Guard and its ancestor units to inspire present-day National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. (Photo Courtesy of the National Guard Bureau)
‘Common commitment’ to peacekeeping, future cooperation shown at Steppe Eagle 19 closing ceremony
July 1, 2019
Ambassador William H. Moser (center in suit), the United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, stands with senior Kazakhstani Ground Forces’ officials during a visit to a forward operating base at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan June 27, 2019, as part of Exercise Steppe Eagle 19. The Ambassador joined the U.K. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, the Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army Central, and the state of Arizona’s Adjutant General to visit multinational troops participating in Steppe Eagle 19. The exercise is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.
Lady Liberty Arrives in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
July 1, 2019
Soldiers of the 77th Sustainment Brigade pose at sunset with the Statue of Liberty replica that traveled from Fort Dix, N.J. to join her Soldiers. The Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of hope, perseverance, diversity, and freedom for millions of Americans since she arrived and was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886. For Soldiers of the 77th Sustainment Brigade, she has been their insignia and worn on their uniform since the unit was organized in 1917. The 9-foot replica arrived on June 27, 2019, and now stands in front of the brigade headquarters building at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Grappling with Allies
June 28, 2019
Sergeant. Linsey William, a public affairs specialist with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, poses for a photo June 28, 2019, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. William teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club on her off time while stationed in Kuwait.
U.S. Service Members and Kuwaitis Compete in Combatives Tournament
June 28, 2019
Kuwaiti armed forces participate in a team huddle before a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Central hosts events such as the combatives tournament to strengthen its relationship and build partner capacity with the Kuwaitis. USARCENT operates throughout the Middle East region and appreciates the generosity of the host nation’s willingness to maintain bilateral defense relationships.
Kuwait Contracting Brigade Changes Command
June 28, 2019
Colonel Mary O.B. Drayton, left, incoming commander, 408th Contracting Support Brigade, accepts the unit colors from Col. Christine A. Beeler, deputy to the commanding general for outside the continental United States for Army Contracting Command, during the change of command ceremony June 27, 2019, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. This is Drayton’s third assignment within the 408th CSB.
Annual report declares Shaw AFB water ‘safe’
June 27, 2019
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Gordon, 20th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineer, tests water contamination levels at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 18, 2019.
Utah linguists enhance Exercise Steppe Eagle 19
June 27, 2019
Spc. Gregory Thomson (far left), Utah Army National Guard, interprets for a media role player during cordon and search training with the Kazakhstani Ground Forces at Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 25, 2019. Kazakhstan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan all sent participants for the exercise, while India, Turkey, and Uzbekistan sent observers. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.
U.S. Army’s Area Support Group – Qatar Changes Command
June 26, 2019
Col. Steve Fabiano addresses an audience of more than 160 service members during his brigade change of command ceremony inside one of Camp As Sayliyah's recreation facilities on June 24, 2019. Fabiano is the new commander of Area Support Group-Qatar.
U.S. physician teaches SE19 medical participants to ‘race the Reaper’
June 22, 2019
U.S. Army physician, Maj. Michael Eiffert, M.D. (far left), presents a Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Health Service Support in Peacekeeping Operations class, June 20, 2019, to medical participants at Steppe Eagle 19 at Illisky Training Area in Kazakhstan. The class was designed to teach medical providers from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic about trauma care and preventive medicine.
USARCENT Hosts Safety Fair in Kuwait
June 22, 2019
Army Maj. Kristjan Rauhala, right, adjutant, U.S. Army Central (Forward), discusses the importance of firearms safety with attendees at the ARCENT Safety Fair at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 21, 2019. The safety fair is a highlight of the U.S. Army Central’s 101 Critical Days of Summer safety program that encourages leaders to engage with their Soldiers and to stress the importance of being safe in everything they do.
How Data Driven Analysis Can Reduce Operational Risk
June 21, 2019
Capt. Andrew Nowak, 594th Transportation Company commander, 129th Sustainment Battalion, 300th Sustainment Brigade, and 1st Lt. Fletcher Hopkins, executive officer, use the Operator Skill Tracker to evaluate Soldier’s skills for future operations at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 13, 2019.
1st TSC Soldiers Return From Six-Month Deployment
June 20, 2019
Master Sgt. Edgar Zavala greets his family after returning home from a six-month deployment June 19, 2019.
U.S. Central Command Statement: Iranians shoot down U.S. drone
June 20, 2019
Steppe Eagle 19 opening ceremony demonstrates strength of relationships, militaries
June 19, 2019
Kazakhstani Gen. Maj. Abubakirov, commander of the Kazakh Air Assault Forces and the presiding officer for the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, speaks to Kazakh Ground Forces Soldiers at illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 17, 2019. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.

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