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28th ECAB digging in for Mideast mission
September 30, 2020 — Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade have arrived in the U.S. Central Command region and are settling into their respective roles. They are in the Middle East, within CENTCOM’s area of responsibility, to provide aviation assets and capabilities to help increase regional security and peace in the region while serving U.S. interests... MORE

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, operated by Soldiers with Bravo Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from an airfield for a local area orientation flight in the 28th ECAB's area of operations after arriving in the Middle East. These flights ensure 28th ECAB aircrews are properly acclimated and can conduct missions safely during the deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Brown)

Task Force Spartan Hosts Battle of the Bridges Staff Ride
September 29, 2020 — On Aug. 2, 1990, unprepared and undermanned, the Kuwait Land Forces, 35th Brigade took a stand against invading Iraqi forces just east of Jahra. Spartan Soldiers were given a chance to take part in an in-depth tour and learning experience to learn more about their host nation, alongside members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and veterans of the battle... MORE

Birds of a Feather: Twin pilots get Apache flight together
September 23, 2020 — Mazar-i-Sharif, AFGHANISTAN -- When the 11 year old, identical twin Smith brothers saw their first helicopter static display, the boys knew they both wanted to fly. Now both chief warrant officer four, Isaac and Stewart Smith are both flying helicopters for the U.S. Army. ... MORE

Picture 5: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Isaac Smith (left) and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Stewart Smith (right) pose in 2003 next to an APH-64 Apache helicopter. (Courtesy photo by CW4 Isaac and Stewart Smith)

2nd BCT, 1st Armored Division, Takes Charge
September 23, 2020 — The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division assumed control as Task Force Spartans’ armored element from the 30th ABCT during a transfer of authority ceremony held Sept. 14, 2020, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The 30th ABCT is based in Clinton, North Carolina, and has a long history serving our great nation dating back to World War I and leading up to the Global War on Terror... MORE

3rd MEDCOM and Task Force Spartan Practice for Worst Case Scenario
September 21, 2020 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait: The 3rd Medical Command and Task Force Spartan recently conducted air medical evacuation training in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure in the event their services were required, they would be ready and able to respond... MORE

The 3rd Medical Command and Task Force Spartan conduct air medical evacuation training on September 9, 2020 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This training helps to keep soldiers up to speed on how to react during an emergency.

Field Artillery Exercise Builds Interoperability and Shared Understanding
September 16, 2020 — U.S. and Kuwait military forces recently worked together to strengthen the partnership between the two countries through shared knowledge and understanding of each military's use of artillery. "This was the first in a series of exercises called Artillery Inferno II," said Capt. Phillip Herold, a plans officer with the 75th Field Artillery Brigade. "The main focus for us was to build a relationship with our Kuwait counterparts."... MORE

Kuwait military Brig. Gen. Khaled Al-Shualah is presented with a division coin from Brig. Gen. Thomas Spencer the 42nd Infantry Division Deputy Commander for Support on September 10, 2020 in Kuwait. The Two country have been working together to strengthen their partnership. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Andrew Winchell)

Drilling with the Dentists
September 15, 2020 — Drills, saws, and grinders. The imagery of these tools may suggest that one would find themselves on a construction site or at a hardware store. These tools are also staples in the medical community and have been a part of physicians toolbags for decades. However, as technology has improved so has the ability to treat service members throughout the force... MORE

Army family strong: Father and son reunite in theater
September 14, 2020 — Members of the Lane family are no strangers to the Army family lifestyle. Three generations have worn the uniform in conflicts from the Vietnam War to the current War on Terror. While many families have multiple members serving simultaneously, they very seldom cross paths on assignments. That was not the case for 1st Sgt. Richard Lane and his son Spc. Michael Lane, who reunited in theater after a year apart... MORE

Spc. Michael Lane, an M1 armor crewmen with 1st Battalion, 145th Armor Regiment, greets his dad 1st. Sgt. Richard Lane for the first time since his Call to Duty ceremony in 2019. Spc. Lane will be heading home soon while his father begins his final overseas assignment with 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment.

Loading Up
September 11, 2020 — The Army uses a myriad of heavy equipment and machinery. This ranges from trailers to tanks. One may wonder how this massive equipment finds its way to the battlefield. Soldiers from the 1184th Deployment and Distribution Support Battalion (DDSB), based in Mobile, Ala., are responsible for the movement of over 400 pieces of equipment from several different units on this past shipment at the Port of Shuiaba, Kuwait... MORE

The Alliance St. Louis is loaded with over 400 pieces of heavy equipment at the Port of Shuiaba, Kuwait, September 11, 2020. The 1184th Deployment and Distribution Support Battalion, from Mobile, AL plays a vital role by relocating equipment because units rely on the equipment to carry out their missions. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo By Sgt. Vontrae Hampton)

Soldier honors his Sisters memory on 9/11
September 10, 2020 — 19 years later, the pain remains for Lt. Col. Michael Rodriguez, who reflects vividly on the final memories he has of his sister three days before she was killed in the September 11 attacks. Rodriguez is currently deployed on his third deployment to the Middle East with the New York based 42nd Infantry Division... MORE

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