U.S. Army Central Noncommissioned Officers Academy
November 15, 2018
U.S. Army Soldiers sing “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” the official song of the U.S. Army, during the graduation ceremony for class 18-710 of the U.S. Army Central Basic Leader Course, Oct., 17, 2018, at Camp Buerhing, Kuwait. Promoting good unit moral enhances unit cohesion and reinforces the importance of excellence and traditions.
Soldiers Respond to Flooding at Camp Arifjan
November 15, 2018
Soldiers pass sandbags to one another while building a barrier to control the floodwaters near their barracks at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, November 15, 2018. The flooding came after an unusually heavy rainstorm hit the area, which has already experienced significant rain this month.
America’s Thunder Participates in Black Oryx Exercise
November 13, 2018
A High Mobility Rocket Artillery System fires an M31 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GIMLRS) during exercise Black Oryx, in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 24, 2018. Black Oryx, an annual bilateral exercise, is designed to strengthen relationships and military capabilities between the U.S. and Jordan Armed Forces.
28th Infantry passes Task Force Spartan mission to 34 ID
November 12, 2018
Maj. Gen. Benjamin Corell, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Hjelmstad uncase the Division colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Nov. 12, 2018. The Minnesota National Guard unit's headquarters and headquarters battalion assumed responsibility for the Task Force Spartan mission to from the Pennsylvania National Guard's 28th Infantry Division. The 34th's HHBN is serving as a division headquarters for roughly 10,000 Soldiers conducting theater security operations in the Middle East.
Exercise Eastern Action 19 kicks off in Qatar
November 10, 2018
U.S. and Qatari military forces participate the opening ceremony of Exercise Eastern Action 2019, Nov. 4, 2018. Eastern Action is a U.S. Army Central led exercise conducted between U.S. and Qatari military forces to enhance interoperability and demonstrate our commitment to long-term stability in the region.
Dawn of the USARCENTury
November 9, 2018
Two special guests the U.S. Army Central centennial celebration held at Patton Hall, November 7, were Mr. Gerald White (left) and Mr. Vernon Brantley (right). Both served as part of Third Army during the World War II Battle of the Bulge.
USARCENT Powers Up with Renewable Energy
October 30, 2018
A Solar Light Tower harnesses the power of sunlight and wind throughout the day to power a streetlight at night at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Oct. 23, 2018. Towers like this one all over Camp Arifjan provide service members with ample lighting at night to walk, exercise, or work safely at any hour, while utilizing renewable energy.
Wisconsin Army National Guard team partners with Jordan Armed Forces
October 24, 2018
Members of the 157th Military Engagement Team, Wisconsin National Guard, listen attentively to Jordanian Armed Forces WO1 Khaled Al-Samama'h, lead mobile training team instructor, teach a combat life-save course to junior Jordanian Armed Forces, Oct. 7, 18, near Amman, Jordan. Engagements such as these allow collaboration between partner nations to maintain and build positive working relationships.
Generations of Service
October 22, 2018
Emirati Land Forces Commander inducted to U.S. Army CGSC International Hall of Fame
October 17, 2018
Young-at-heart linguist, 82, completes 28-mile "March For The Fallen"
October 16, 2018
Sgt. Timothy James (left) high fives 82-year-old linguist Abdul Wahid al Rubaye as he completes the 28-mile March For The Fallen-Jordan event Oct. 6, 2018. Rubaye, the oldest participant, posted a time of 10 hours and 19 minutes. James, a medic with 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, California National Guard, walked the last 11 miles with Rubaye as a safety precaution.
Joint Training Center expansion in Jordan enhances interoperability
October 13, 2018
Jordan Armed Forces soldiers and U.S. military service members salute during the playing of the U.S. and Jordanian national anthems during a dedication ceremony for an expansion of the Jordan Armed Forces Joint Training Center Oct. 10, 2018. The new JTC wing provides U.S. service members a modern facility as U.S. forces and the Jordan Armed Forces continue to enhance interoperability by pursuing training opportunities together.
Camp As-Sayliyah Hosts Army Ten-Miler Shadow Run
October 11, 2018
U.S. Army Soldiers from 12th Missile Defense Battery carry their unit guidon at the Army Ten-Miler at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, October 7, 2018. Unit pride and team comradery were apparent themes throughout the race.
Task Force Spartan service members march for the fallen in Jordan
October 9, 2018
Spc. Mauro Guzman (right) and Sgt. Levi Kassiano, both with Alpha Company, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment; and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Campagna, with 157 Military Engagement Team, make their way up a steep grade during the March For The Fallen shadow event Oct. 6, 2018. The 28-mile March For The Fallen ruck march originated in Pennsylvania seven years ago with the 28th Infantry Division.
Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!
October 7, 2018
Soldiers attached to the 452nd Combat Support Hospital, treat patients during a multi-camp Mass Casualty Training Exercise at Camp Arifjan, September 26, 2018.
The Family that Serves Together
October 7, 2018
The family that serves together
Qatari and American Soldiers Build Camaraderie at Weapons Range
October 1, 2018
A U.S. Soldier with the 578th Brigade Engineer Battalion fires down range as a Qatari safety observes his target at Al-Ghalail range, Sep. 12, 2018. The range provided a unique opportunity for Soldiers to build rapport with the Qatari soldiers from a Qatari base near Camp As Sayliyah.
Exercise Bright Star 2018 Senior Leader Seminar
September 22, 2018
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jon Mott, U.S. Central Command Director of Exercises and Training, asks a questions during the Exercise Bright Star 2018 Senior Leader Seminar at Mohamed Naguib Military Base auditorium, Sept. 17. The seminar was used as a platform the reinforce interoperability with partner nations in the surrounding regions and strengthen existing multilateral relationships.
Simulation Augments Suicide Prevention Training
September 17, 2018
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Breyda Pereyra, the noncommissioned officer in charge of U.S. Army Central's G37 office, speaks with a virtual Soldier avatar in an Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer program designed to simulate a conversation with a Soldier having suicidal thoughts, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 12, 2018. Suicide prevention is an enduring goal of the U.S. Army to ensure the safety and well-being of all Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, and contractors.
155th ABCT Conducts CALFEX At Exercise Bright Star 18
September 17, 2018
U.S Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Fox, an infantry squad leader, assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Spartan, pulls security during a rehearsal for a combined live-fire exercise near Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 10, 2018. The 155th ABCT is in the Arab Republic of Egypt taking part in Exercise Bright Star 18, a multilateral U.S. Central Command training exercise. Bright Star 18 provides an opportunity for U.S. Central Command to pursue better ways to address specific threats to regional security at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels with their Egyptian and other regional partners.

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