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155th Armored Brigade Combat Team Assumes Operational Authority
July 16, 2018 — The 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, hosted a ceremony in which they transferred authority of their area of operation to the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi Army National Guard at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 15, 2018... MORE

Senior leaders of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, and the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi Army National Guard, salute the United States flag during a ceremony held to transfer authority between the two units at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 15, 2018. The ceremony was the final step in the process of the 155th ABCT assuming operational responsibility from the 2nd BDE, 1st AD.

U.S. Soldiers to visit critically ill children in Kuwait
July 11, 2018 — 28th Infantry Division Soldiers deployed with Task Force Spartan will volunteer through the "Every Soldier is an Ambassador" program to spend time with critially ill children at hospitals in Kuwait... MORE

Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division pause for a photo with Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH) Deputy Director Banafsheh Azizi (right) and Volunteer Coordinator Basma Ismailand (left) after a volunteer orientation on June 25.

Air defenders always improving
July 11, 2018 — The Delta Battery “Direwolves”, 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Top Notch 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, hit the ground running after arriving in the CENTCOM Area of Operations in late December 2017... MORE

Pfc. Manu Sogelau, of San Francisco, Calif., a power generation specialist assigned to Delta Battery, 5th Battalion 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conducts maintenance on a 30Kw tactical generator.

Task Force Spartan HIMARS battery excels in 24-hour exercise
July 11, 2018 — Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 65th Field Artillery Brigade, Task Force Spartan, worked through long hours and the heat of the Middle East to complete exercise Golden Sparrow on June 29, 2018... MORE

Cpl. Nicholas Read, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crewmember from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 65th Field Artillery Brigade, Task Force Spartan, signals to the other Soldiers in his crew with a red chem light as they reload their HIMARS during the Golden Sparrow exercise on June 29, 2018.

Sisters in Arms
July 10, 2018 — U.S. Army Central relaunched the Sisters in Arms program, a professional development forum which promotes leadership, education, training, and mentorship for not only female Soldiers, but all of the USARCENT community... MORE

Brig. Gen. Leela Gray, USARCENT AREC Director, waits to be introduced as the guest speaker for the Sisters in Arms general session in the Yellow Ribbon room of Patton Hall. Sisters in Arms has committees for outreach, mentoring, education and treasury for Soldiers who want to be involved.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Award Presentation Ceremony
July 10, 2018 — The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club recognizes NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO Corps and a combat ready Army. Two new members were accepted into the ranks of the SAMC, during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan on July 7, 2018... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Castaneda, a platoon sergeant with the 202nd Military Police Company attached to U.S. Army Central Personnel Security Detail as the noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Jonah Even, a maintenance management noncommissioned officer assigned to the 401st Army Field Support Battalion-Qatar, recite the creed of the noncommissioned officer at the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club induction ceremony held at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 7, 2018. Castaneda and Even exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development, and welfare of Soldiers and their families.

U.S., Kuwaiti soldiers continue chemical weapons response training
July 7, 2018 — U.S. and Kuwaiti soldiers sharpened their chemical and biological weapons defense skills during a recent training that focused on decontaminating and caring for casualties of a weapons of mass destruction event... MORE

Capt. Abdul-Aziz Hamad Al-Muteri (left), with the Kuwait Minister of Defense Weapons of Mass Destruction Defense Directorate and Lt. Col. Dr. Donald Kimbler (right), deputy chief, Chemical Casualty Care Division, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) test a simulated casualty for exposure to nerve agent during a training event June 27, 2018.

USARCENT Holds First Cyber Stand-down
July 3, 2018 — U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), G-6 (Office of the Chief Information Officer) held its first Cyber Stand-down at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 25 through June 29, to increase cyber awareness and reinforce best practices among personnel while using the computer network... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eddie Diaz, Deputy ARCENT G-6, addresses the audience on the individual responsibilities of maintaining cyber security.

155th ABCT Draws Army Prepositioned Stock
July 3, 2018 — When Soldiers deploy there are several preparations that are essential in ensuring a successful transition. For the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team this means drawing equipment from the Army Prepositioned Stock located nearby... MORE

Soldiers with 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team draws equipment from the Army preposition stock located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. APS is a program that consists of prepositioned sets of equipment in different places in the world so military units can fall-in on what they need to help speed response time for a deploying unit and save on cost.

Area Support Group-Kuwait Changes Command
July 3, 2018 — Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, deputy commanding general, of U.S. Army Central presided over a Change of Command ceremony for Area Support Group - Kuwait from Col. Steven R. Berger to Col. Shannon E. Nielsen at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on July 2, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, deputy commanding general, of US Army Central presided over a Change of Command ceremony for Area Support Group - Kuwait from Col. Steven R. Berger to Col. Shannon E. Nielsen at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on July 2, 2018.

USARCENT awards 2018 Best Warrior titles
July 2, 2018 — The U.S. Army Central Soldiers Best Warrior Competition is an annual event overseen by USARCENT and subordinate units as a means of identifying and recognizing soldiers who demonstrate a commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents an award to Spc. Jacob T. Randall, the enlisted Soldier winner of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. The purpose of the Best Warrior Competition is to promote morale, improve cohesion between units and reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the Army profession.

Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion
July 2, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility completed the third and final day of the Best Warrior Competition, June 30, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion among Soldiers, and reinforces the importance of individual excellence... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents a certificate of appreciation to Spc. Emma L. Gebrosky, a competitor in USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. Each competitor received a certificate in recognition of their dedication and hard work throughout the three days of the competition.

Best Warrior Competition Continues with Physical Challenges
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Central Soldiers traveled to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, for the third day of the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior Competition, June 29, 2018. The day's events spanned 17 hours and started with a timed run through a grueling obstacle course and ended with a night land navigation course... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Dillon, a military policeman assigned to the 202nd Military Police Company, attached to U.S. Army Central, plots his points for the land navigation event during U.S. Army Central's 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Forward Operating Base Gerber, Kuwait, June 29, 2018. To be capable in a rapidly changing battlefield, Soldiers must be mentally sharp and able to think quickly.

Army Contracting Leaders Change Command
June 29, 2018 — Soldiers of the 408th Contracting Support Brigade said farewell to their commander and welcomed a new colonel during a change-of-command ceremony June 22. The 408th CSB is operationally aligned with USARCENT and maintains operations at Shaw AFB, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and Camp as Sayliyah, Qatar... MORE

Col. Kim M. Thomas (background), outgoing commander of the 408th Contracting Support Brigade, Brig. Gen. Paul H. Pardew (center), commanding general, U.S. Army Contracting Command, and Col. Ralph T. Borja, incoming commander of the 408th CSB, stand at attention during the 408th’s change-of-command ceremony at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 22, 2018.

Day One of Best Warrior Competition tests physical, mental readiness
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility, begin the 2018 Best Warrior Competition events, June 28, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Day one included the Army Physical Fitness Test, 100-meter swim, five lanes of warrior skills testing, and a 6-mile ruck march... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Julio Tepehua-Tello, a culinary specialist assigned to the 665th Engineer Utilities Detachment, U.S. Army Central, surfaces to breathe during the 100-meter swim event of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. Events like the 100-meter swim are a valuable training opportunity for Soldiers to experience challenges outside of what they normally face.

Soldiers to compete for title of 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior
June 26, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility came together to register for the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior competition, June 27, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The best warrior competition will run from June 28th to June 30th at Camps Arifjan and Beuhring, Kuwait... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Cameron Gaylor left, a healthcare specialist assigned to Army Support Group - Kuwait, and Spc. Alexander Dillon right, a military policeman assigned to the ARCENT Personal Security Detachment, fill out paperwork during registration for the 2018 U.S. Army Central Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 27, 2018. The best warrior competition is held to promote morale and cohesion, and to reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the profession.

Combat Aviation Soldiers swap maintenance expertise with Royal Jordanian Air Force
June 26, 2018 — Soldiers assigned to the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade were the first to rub shoulders and swap UH-60 Black Hawk maintenance expertise with members of the Royal Jordanian Air Force during their two-month mission to support the U.S. Embassy’s military assistance program in Jordan starting on March 16, 2018... MORE

Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) – units of the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade – stand in front of a Jordanian UH-60A Black Hawk May 10, 2018 with members of the Royal Jordanian Air Force. The soldiers worked side-by-side over a two-month period facilitating different aspects of aviation maintenance. During their mission, the 248th ASB and the 1-244 AHB made up an eight-man team that worked with the RJAF team to focus on phase maintenance inspections of UH-60A Black Hawks, UH-60M Black Hawk maintenance, and aviation maintenance management training to help strengthen the RJAF’s mission readiness and interoperability.

Secretary of the Army Visits Camp Arifjan
June 22, 2018 — Secretary of the Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Army Central Soldiers June 21 as part of his tour of the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility. “It is always good to get out of the Pentagon, come out and find out what is really happening on the ground,” said Esper. “I just get a lot of good feedback that I take back to Washington, D.C.”... MORE

Secretary of the Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper takes a guided tour of a U.S. Army Prepositioned Stock warehouse led by Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 21, 2018. APS warehouses are a strategic asset, which keep equipment readily available so deploying units can quickly respond to any contingency.

U.S. Army Central commander visits Soldiers in Kuwait
June 19, 2018 — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, the U.S. Army Central commanding general, conducted a town hall meeting at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 14, 2018. Garrett’s intent was to inform USARCENT and other subordinate units’ Soldiers on his vision and enduring priorities... MORE

Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) commander speaks to Soldiers during a town hall meeting at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 14, 2018. Lt. Gen. Garrett conducted the town hall to discuss USARCENT's vision and enduring priorities of readiness, communication, protecting the force, and transitions between incoming and outgoing units.

Army Engineers participate in counter IED exchange
June 5, 2018 — The 35th Engineer Brigade of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and the 648th Military Engagement Team (MET), Georgia Army National Guard, had the exciting opportunity to engage in a knowledge exchange event with the Royal Army of Oman on counter improvised explosive device (CIED) tactics, techniques and procedures... MORE

Maj. Brian Sayer, right, and Master Sgt. Rodney Haesemeyer, 35th Engineer Brigade, Task Force Spartan, discuss tactics, techniques and procedures of countering improvised explosive devices and praise the Omani soldiers on their excellent work on the practical exercise lanes.

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