Feature Stories

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.
Passing the Torch: Charleston Family Celebrates, Continues Legacy of Service
October 20, 2020
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)
Engagement Builds Joint and Bilateral JAG Partnerships
October 12, 2020
U.S. Army Judge Advocates, U.S. Air Force Judge Advocates, Kuwait Land Force Military Judges and Brigade Commanders with staff pose together following a legal exchange in Kuwait on Oct. 12, 2020. The legal exchange brought together military judges from Kuwait, Judge Advocates from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and Brigade Commanders from the Kuwait Land Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Trevor Cullen)
Soldier's civilian experience helps save K9
October 9, 2020
U.S. Army Sgt. Carlos Patino, flight medic with Charlie Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade prepares for a flight. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carlos Patino)
Return of two U.S. Army logistics support vessels to U.S. marks end of more than 20 year mission in the Middle East
October 8, 2020
Spartan Holds Inaugural Task Force Marksmanship Contest
October 7, 2020
Sgt. Matthew Chatfield (center) stands with the Task Force Spartan’s Command Team and the 2nd and 3rd place winners of the first annual Task Force Spartan Small Arms Marksmanship Competition in the Central Command Area of Responsibility on Oct. 08, 2020. Chatfield placed first in the competition beating out 36 other Soldiers for the title. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Trevor Cullen)
Task Force Spartan Soldiers Leverage Communication Channels to Enhance Delivery of Information
September 30, 2020
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathon Molik, Task Force Spartan-42nd Infantry Division, Intelligence Analyst Control Element officer in charge, sits with Staff Sgt. William Simone, Task Force Spartan-42nd Infantry Division, Military Intelligence Fusion noncommissioned officer in charge as they record their weekly podcast. Soldiers from Task Force Spartan's intelligence section created a podcast to enhance skillsets innovatively and broadcast important information to a broader audience.

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