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U.S. Army Central Engineers support Sumter Habitat for Humanity
December 6, 2022 — USARCENT Engineers took on a home building project and demolition work Dec.2, 2022, in support of Sumter’s Habitat for Humanity... MORE

U.S. Army Central Engineers support Sumter Habitat for Humanity with a home building project and demolition work.

Jordanian Soldier earns Green Beret
November 22, 2022 — 2nd Lt. Ahmad Zaid of the Jordanian Armed Forces completed the Special Forces Qualification Course at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina... MORE

2nd Lt. Ahmad Zaid of the Jordanian Armed Forces completed the Special Forces Qualification Course

U.S. Army Central fall and winter safety message
November 7, 2022 — The fall and winter months are upon us, and with the change in weather come unique safety hazards... MORE

USARCENT leadership fall and winter safety message.

U.S. Army Central observes Energy Action Month
October 17, 2022 — October is Army Energy Action Month, a time to raise awareness of the critical role energy resilience plays in mission readiness and to encourage behavior change. This year’s theme is “Energy Resilience: sustain the mission – secure the future,” concentrating on the Army’s energy efforts to be a resilient and sustainable land force able to operate in all domains... MORE

U.S. Army Central honors Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
September 23, 2022 — The United States observes Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day on the last Sunday of September. This is the day specified by the U.S. Congress to honor surviving mothers and Families of fallen service members, specifically those who died while on active duty... MORE

The United States observes Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day on the last Sunday of September. This is the day specified by the U.S. Congress to honor surviving mothers and Families of fallen service members, specifically those who died while on active duty.

Qatari Soldier graduates U.S. Army Ranger School
September 21, 2022 — 2nd Lt. Khalid M. Alkorbi, Qatari Joint Special Forces, graduated from U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia, September 16, 2022. He is the second soldier from Qatar to complete the elite course and earn the Ranger tab... MORE

2nd Lt. Khalid M. Alkorbi (center), Qatari Joint Special Forces, graduated from U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia, September 16, 2022. He is the second soldier from Qatar to complete the elite course and earn the Ranger ta

U.S. Army Central National Suicide Prevention Month Message
September 7, 2022 — The strength of our Army comes from the strength of our people. USARCENT prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of our great Soldiers, Civilians, and devoted Families. To emphasize this commitment, we join with the Army in observing National Suicide Prevention Month during the month of September... MORE

U.S. Army Central Commanding General, LTG Patrick Frank, and U.S. Army Central Command Sergeant Major, CSM J.Garza, recognize National Suicide Prevention Month.

U.S. Army Central hosts Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the U.S.
August 31, 2022 — U.S. Army Central's commanding general, Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, hosts Maj. Gen. Hidai Zilberman, Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché, at USARCENT headquarters August 31, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army Central Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, conducts a gift exchange with Maj. Gen. Hidai Zilberman,
Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the United States, August 31, 2022, at Shaw AFB, SC.

The hidden weight of the Purple Heart
August 15, 2022 — It’s the oldest active military medal in the United States. It is believed its color was chosen because it represents courage and bravery, but it’s the medal nobody ever asks for. It weighs just over an ounce, but holds the weight and sorrow of countless stories told and untold. The stories are different, but they do have one thing in common: the recipient was wounded or killed in order to be awarded the Purple Heart... MORE

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Bodecker displays the Purple Heart he was awarded March 20, 2006, after being shot by a sniper in Ramadi, Iraq, February 17, 2006.

U.S. Army Central conducts key leader engagements in Tajikistan
August 15, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Wendul Hagler, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), conducted a series of key leader engagements in the Republic of Tajikistan, meeting with representatives from the country’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. embassy May 23-25, 2022. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jahondgir Nazaralizoda, acting commander, Republic of Tajikistan Mobile Forces, discusses the mission of the Romit-Magob Training Center with Maj. Gen. Wendul Hagler, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central, May 24, 2022.

U.S. military women show support at historic Lebanese graduation
August 2, 2022 — Women from the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Army Central Command, and U.S. Air Force Central Command attended a ceremony in Lebanon, Aug. 1, to support the first group of women who graduated from the Lebanese Army Military Academy and into the field of combat arms. ... MORE

From the left, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kendra Carter, Air Force 1st Lt. Alydia Ball, Army National Guard 1st Lt. Ashley Estep, Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kayla Sowers, Navy Ensign Allison Sterr, and Navy Ensign Rochelle Brown, pose for a photo during a reception following a graduation ceremony for the Lebanese Army Military Academy in Fayadiyeh, Lebanon, Aug. 1.

U.S. Army Central leadership tours ARCENT AOR
July 28, 2022 — U.S. Army Central’s commanding general, Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, and command sergeant major, CSM J. Garza, met with Soldiers of Task Force Liberty at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. Lt. Gen. Frank assumed command of USARCENT July 7, 2022. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, who assumed command of U.S. Army Central July 7, 2022, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, met with the Soldiers of Task Force Liberty at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar.

Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank Assumes Command of U.S. Army Central
July 11, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank assumed command of U.S. Army Central from the outgoing commander, Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, during a change of command ceremony today at Patton Hall. Lt. Gen. Frank previously served as the chief of staff for U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fl. The ceremony, officiated by the USCENTCOM commander, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, brought together senior leaders from across the U.S. Army, elected officials, and many distinguished visitors... MORE

U.S. Central Command's Commander, Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, passes the U.S. Army Central colors to incoming USARCENT's Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, during the change of command ceremony at Patton Hall's Lucky Park, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 7, 2022. During the ceremony, Frank assumed command from outgoing Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark

Chief of Israeli Ground Forces visits U.S. Army Central's Patton Hall
July 6, 2022 — “It was a great honor to host Maj. Gen. Yadaie and his delegation at Patton Hall to discuss the future of our partnership and share understanding” said Brig. Gen. Eichburg. “We look forward to future military and security cooperation that benefit both the Israeli and American people, as well as generate security ties across the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.” ... MORE

Brig. Gen. Matthew L. Eichburg, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Central, welcomes Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadaie, Chief of the Israel Ground Forces, to U.S. Army Central Headquarters at Shaw Air Force Base, June 30, 2022. (U.S. Army Central photo by Diamante Byrne) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges).

U.S. Army Central celebrates Army's 247th birthday with ceremonial cake-cutting
June 14, 2022 — U.S. Army Central Celebrates Army's 247th Birthday With Ceremonial Cake-Cutting. (Left to Right) USARCENT Commanding General, LTG Ronald Clark, LTC Kenneth Boes, SPC Archie McParland, and CSM Carlos Evans cut the cake during a ceremony at Patton Hall. The cake was cut using a replica M1913 Patton Sword, designed by then-2nd Lt. George Patton... MORE

U.S. Army Central Celebrates Army's 247th Birthday With Ceremonial Cake-Cutting.

(Left to Right) USARCENT Commanding General, LTG Ronald Clark, LTC Kenneth Boes, SPC Archie McParland, and CSM Carlos Evans cut the cake during a ceremony at Patton Hall. The cake was cut using a replica M1913 Patton Sword, designed by then-2nd Lt. George Patton.

Arkansas State University alumni pose outside of U.S. Army Central's Patton Hall
May 9, 2022 — (Center) U.S. Army Central’s Deputy Commanding General, Maj. Gen Wendul Hagler, II, (left) USARCENT, Chief of Space and Special Activities, Col. Princeton Wright, (right) and USARCENT, Chief CMO Plans, Lt. Col. Natasha Campbell, pose for an Arkansas State University alumni photo at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 6, 2022. Hagler commissioned as a military police second lieutenant upon graduation from the Arkansas State University in 1988. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leo Jenkins) ... MORE

U.S. Army Central's Deputy Commanding General and two others from ARCENT pose as Arkansas State University alumni.

Former Soldier witness to Buchenwald concentration camp
April 29, 2022 — As a 23-year-old Army Sergeant during World War II, he was witness to the Battle of the Bulge, the D-Day landing beaches, and the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. ... MORE

David Hubbard recounts his time in the Army from his home in Columbia, SC.

A Warrior's Goodpasture
April 18, 2022 — A U.S. Army Central Soldier gives his father the gift of life... MORE

U.S. Army Central, Col. Joel Holmstrom stand next to his father, retired Army Maj. Robert Holmstrom.

U.S. Army Central retention team "above glide"
April 15, 2022 — The retention office is "writing up" a lot of contracts these days, and it shows in their numbers. The U.S. Army Central retention team is ahead of its retention goals. ... MORE

Sergeant Major Pablo A. Michel, USARCENT Command Career Counselor, Master Sgt. Gloe, Senior Retention Operations Career Counselor, and Sgt. 1st Class Albelardo Gonzalez, USARCENT career counselor, retain the force for U.S. Army Central.

U.S. ARCENT Celebrates 39th Birthday of Army Aviation Branch
April 13, 2022 — The Army Aviation Branch, formed in 1983, celebrated its 39th anniversary on 12 April 2022. Current and former Army Aviation members posed for a photo with U.S. Army Central Deputy Commanding General, Major General Wendul Hagler II, at U.S. ARCENT... MORE

Current and former Army Aviation members pose in front of U.S. Army Central HQ, along with ARCENT's Deputy Commanding General, MG Wendul Hagler II.

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