Bright Star Command Post Exercise Pursues Strategic Partnership
September 15, 2018
Soldiers from both the United States and Egyptian armed forces review battle plans during the command post exercise September 10, 2018. The command post exercise was designed to strengthen strategic relationships between multinational armed forces to solve potential real life threats.
CJTF-OIR transitions commanders for defeat-ISIS mission
September 13, 2018
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul LaCamera, commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks to attendees during a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 13, 2018. The U.S. Army’s III Armored Corps, deployed from Fort Hood, Texas, to areas in Southwest Asia, transferred its command authority to the XVIII Airborne Corps, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. CJTF-OIR is a 79-member global coalition, which works by, with, and through partner forces to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.
Exercise Bright Star 2018 Opening Ceremony
September 11, 2018
The national flags of Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States wave in front of the Mohamed Naguib Military Base auditorium after the Exercise Bright Star 2018 opening ceremony, Sept. 8.
U.S. Soldiers mark two months working with Kuwaiti children
September 11, 2018
Maj. Amanda Harrah, 28th Infantry Division/Task Force Spartan deputy civil affairs officer, connects smiles with a young girl in the hospital. For the past two months, TFS soldiers have been volunteering with the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals.
In Kuwait, a father and son reflect on their service
September 10, 2018
U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Paille, middle, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, attached to Task Force 22, leads his father, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andre Paille, a project manager with the 214th Engineering Installation Squadron, Louisiana Air National Guard, attached to U.S. Air Force Central, left, and his former college classmate, U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Booth, commander of the 220th Public Affairs Detachment, attached to U.S. Army Central, on a tour of the airfield where he works at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Sept. 1, 2018. One of the greatest assets available to the Army are Soldiers and their families who continue a rich tradition of military service.
Patriot missile maintainers keep air defense artillery systems mission-ready
September 6, 2018
Pvt. Jensen Clement (left) and Pvt. Kael Friday conduct equipment services July 6, 2018 during Patriot Maintenance Sustainment Program (PMSP) operations.
74th Engineer Dive Detachment Hosts the First Diver Fitness Challenge
September 4, 2018
A team of U.S. Army Soldiers carry a Zodiac rigid inflatable boat during one of the events of the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment's Diver Fitness Challenge at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, Aug. 31, 2018. The events of the Diver Fitness Challenge are not exercises typically done by Soldiers in the U.S. Army, so they provide a unique opportunity for Soldiers to increase their capabilities by trying new challenges.
Camp As-Sayliyah Celebrates Women’s Equality with Sisters in Arms Event
August 30, 2018
Two Soldiers share a smile during a squat exercise at the Sisters in Arms circuit training event at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, August 23, 2018. Each participant had a battle buddy to encourage him/her during the exercises.
Divers Conduct Bathymetric Surveys in the UAE
August 30, 2018
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Brown and U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Nygaard, 2nd class divers assigned to the 74th Dive Detachment, begin a roving survey during the high tide near Abu Dhabi, Aug. 4, 2018. The Soldiers surveyed over 90,000 meters of water per site.
USARCENT Mail Clerk will Make Your Day
August 29, 2018
U.S. Army Spc. James Day, a human resources specialist with the 151st Regional Support Group, Massachusetts Army National Guard, attached to U.S. Army Central, brings packages into the USARCENT mail room to be sorted into groups for each unit and section attached to USARCENT at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Aug. 20, 2018. Consistent mail delivery in a deployed environment is a critical capability for overseas units.
Task Force Voodoo transfers authority to Task Force Talon
August 28, 2018
The 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Cleighton and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Carlino ceremonially case the Battalion Colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Aug. 28 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The ceremony signified the successful completion of a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve.
U.S. Soldiers, Kuwaiti athletes team-up for Special Olympics
August 27, 2018
Task Force Spartan Soldiers athletes with the Special Olympics-Kuwait join each other for a final photo after the last event during the sports night at Aridiyah Youth Center, Kuwait. Even though only one of the two teams won, every participant was awarded a medal for hard-work and performance.
For Two Kentucky National Guardsmen, Service is the Family Business
August 27, 2018
U.S. Army Capt. William Parker and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Parker, activated members of the Kentucky Army National Guard 613th Engineering Facilities Detachment, serve as contract officer representatives for Area Support Group-Kuwait Directorate of Public Works at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, August 6, 2018. The Army’s greatest asset is the best people our Nation has to offer.
Air Defense Artillery Soldiers keep Patriot Missiles going
August 24, 2018
Members of Delta Battery of the 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, based out of Fort Bliss, Texas, move the patriot missile launching station during their master gunnery certification, Aug. 11-12.
Interoperability with Partner Nations in Action
August 23, 2018
A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan stands at his post on a checkpoint set-up as part of the Field Training Exercise portion of Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 18. The United States and Kazakhstan continue to be partners in ensuring regional stability and security in Central Asia.
Defeating a Migraine While Deployed
August 22, 2018
Defeating a Migraine While Deployed
35th Engineer Brigade passes mission to 20th Engineer Brigade
August 21, 2018
Col. Patrick Sullivan (facing camera) and Command Sgt. Maj. John Brennan, 20th Engineer Brigade commander and command sergeant major, respectively, unfurl their brigade’s colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Aug. 16, 2018. The 20th, a XVIII Airborne Corps unit, took over the Task Force Spartan engineer brigade mission from the outgoing unit, the 35th Engineer Brigade, Missouri Army National Guard.
65th FAB supports Regional Artillery Symposium
August 17, 2018
A Paladin howitzer from Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 222nd Field Artillery Regiment, 65th FA Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, pulls into the machine gun range on Camp Guernsey, Wyo., May 14, 2016, during Operation Gunsmoke 16. Operation Gunsmoke is the 65th Field Artillery Brigade live-fire exercise consisting of 1,300 Soldiers from six states, conducting operations in Camp Guernsey for annual training 2016.
Enlisted Leaders Commence Battle Staff NCO Course
August 17, 2018
(Pictured left) Staff Sgt. Eric Guzman, an air missile defense operations sergeant at the 2503rd Digital Liaison Detachment, U.S. Army Central, reviews a document during his participation in the Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officers Course at USARCENT headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 27, 2018. BSNCOC provides technical and tactical curriculum relevant to the missions, duties and responsibilities assigned to battle staff members.
Area Support Group Qatar Change of Command
August 17, 2018
U.S. Army Capt. Filiberto Pacheco (left) and U.S. Army Col. Robert Kuth (right) conduct the exchange of the company colors during the Headquarters Company of Area Support Group Qatar’s change of command at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, July 31, 2018. The exchange of the company colors symbolized Capt. Pacheco accepting command of the company.

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