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Soldiers perform combat lifesaver training at Camp Arifjan
February 1, 2018 — Medics with Area Support Group-Kuwait and 505th Engineer Battalion joined forces to train Soldiers in tactical combat casualty care on February 2, 2018 at the Medical Simulation Training Center on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait... MORE

Omani, U.S. troops conduct combined arms maneuver
January 31, 2018 — Omani and U.S. forces conducted a simulated assault against dozens of enemy fighters, Jan. 31, 2018, in the culminating event of Inferno Creek 18, a three-week training exercise conducted by the U.S. and Omani armies near Thumrait, Oman... MORE

A mortar crew from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fires illumination rounds into the night, Jan 28. 2018, during Inferno Creek 2018 near Thumrait, Oman. Inferno Creek 2018 is an annual Omani-U.S. exercise focused on building bilateral ties between the two militaries. This is the first time the exercise was held at the company level.

Inferno Creek strengthens U.S.-Omani partnership
January 31, 2018 — U.S. Soldiers recently completed Inferno Creek, a bilateral training exercise near Rabkoot, Oman. Throughout the two-week exercise, Omani and U.S. forces worked side-by-side allowing troops to experience each other’s military tactics, as well as their cultures and customs in a training environment... MORE

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, and soldiers with the 11th Omani Brigade, Royal Army of Oman, conduct dismounted training while building partner nation interoperability during Inferno Creek near Rabkoot, Oman, Jan. 18, 2018. The Soldier maintained security over a simulated village while others cleared buildings. The purpose of Inferno Creek is to conduct theater security cooperation focused on combined arms training and dismounted lane training from team to platoon-sized elements.

Forging partnership through experience at Iron Union 18-6
January 25, 2018 — Iron Union is a recurring exercise focusing on combined arms, security, and staff operations. It is designed to strengthen military-to-military relations between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates land forces... MORE

A Bradley Fighting Vehicle crew with 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas, drives to an objective during Iron Union 18-6 in the United Arab Emirates, Jan. 23, 2018. Iron Union is a recurring exercise focusing on combined arms, security, and staff operations. It is designed to strengthen military-to-military relations between the U.S. and the UAE land forces. It is a training opportunity for both countries to build tactical proficiency in critical mission areas, gain an understanding of each other's forces, and support long-term regional stability.

Signal Soldiers practice for emergency deployments
January 12, 2018 — Soldiers with the 115th Signal Battalion conducted an emergency deployment rehearsal exercise near Camp Buehring, Kuwait as a way to test and improve their ability to rapidly deploy in support of contingency or other operations... MORE

1072nd Transportation Company Soldiers work with 115th Signal Battalion Soldiers to rapidly unload a generator, a satellite transportable terminal, and two humvees during an emergency deployment readiness exercise, or EDRE, Jan. 12, 2018, on Udairi Range Complex near Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

Engineers compete in Iron Ram 2018
January 5, 2018 — Soldiers from the 40th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armor Division, competed in Iron Ram 2018, an annual battalion-level exercise testing physical fitness and proficiency in Soldier skills, Jan. 5, 2018, Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait. Iron Ram consists of a World War II-style physical training test followed by functional training stations focusing on basic Soldier skills... MORE

Two Soldiers putting on their rucksacks.

Veterinary Soldiers in Kuwait visit Local Falconer
January 4, 2018 — The Area Support Group- Kuwait Veterinarian Branch Chief and medical Soldiers visited Kuwait falconers to learn about the culture of Kuwait’s falcon tradition, Jan. 04, 2018. Captain Jennifer Lefors, Veterinarian Branch Chief, said, “One of the things I am really interested in is animal behavior and training.”... MORE

Man holding a falcon about to take flight.

Soldiers respond to mock attack
December 19, 2017 — Soldiers and first responders with Area Support Group - Kuwait responded to a mock base attack at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 19, 2017, in a test of the base’s readiness... MORE

First responders load a mock patient into a vehicle.

Professional organizations promote consistent growth and modernization
December 15, 2017 — The Palmetto Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, a non-profit organization that links military members worldwide with civilian counterparts in the private industry, recognized Sgt. VonAaron Green, USARCENT communications NCO Dec. 4 with a one-year membership... MORE

Four Soldiers and one civilian pose for photo with certificate.

Financial Managers meet to discuss financial readiness
December 8, 2017 — Military finance professionals met for the Financial Management and Comptroller Forum December 4-7 on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar. The four-day forum was held to bring financial managers from across the Central Command area of responsibility together and teach best practices in finance operations... MORE

Divers Support the Mosul Dam and Local Iraqi Government
December 6, 2017 — Soldiers of the 569th Engineer Dive Detachment executed a reconnaissance exercise at the Mosul Dam in support of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve from Nov. 23, 2017 to Dec. 6, 2017... MORE

Operation Proper Exit incorporates Gold Star Family members
December 5, 2017 — Operation Proper Exit is an initiative launched in 2009 for wounded warfighters to return to theater as part of their personal recovery and to meet with currently deployed service members. OPE now includes Gold Star Family members in addition to wounded warriors... MORE

Soldier looks out window of a helicopter.

NCODP sheds light on TAGD innovations
December 1, 2017 — Noncommissioned officers from the Active and Reserve components of the Army met with the Adjutant General Directorate Sergeant Major, Dec. 1 at the Zone 1 Chapel in support of the Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Development Program. The meeting focused on the how TAGD functioned as well as changes to programs throughout it, said Sgt. Maj. Ray Rodriguez, TAGD Sergeant Major... MORE

The 61st Adjutant General of the Army visits Camp Arifjan
December 1, 2017 — The 61st Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Robert W. Bennett Jr., and the Adjutant General Directorate Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Rodriguez, visited the human resources companies of U.S. Army Central, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 01, 2017... MORE

Two soldiers looking at computer screen.

U.S., allied soldiers strive for German readiness award
December 1, 2017 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army and other NATO countries rucked, shot, swam, and ran their way to success during a Nov. 14 – 26 challenge to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring, Kuwait... MORE

ASG-KU Commander speaks at AUSA Thanksgiving lunch
November 25, 2017 — Service members from Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring, Kuwait, enjoyed a Thanksgiving luncheon sponsored by the Association of the United States Army at the Hilton Kuwait Resort, Nov. 25. Colonel Steven R. Berger, Area Support Group-Kuwait Commander, was the distinguished guest speaker during the event. He spoke on leadership, family, and prayer... MORE

Soldiers Celebrate Thanksgiving in Kuwait
November 23, 2017 — Soldiers on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, enjoyed a special lunch, competitive sports, and camaraderie Nov 22-23 to celebrate Thanksgiving 2017... MORE

Officers pose for a photo while cutting the cake.

USARCENT flies on the wings of ARNG and USAR Aviation
November 15, 2017 — Transporting distinguished visitors, command teams and supplies across multiple locations are key missions for the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade’s fixed-wing detachments. Tucked away on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, is the UC-35 jet detachment operated by U.S. Army Reservists from Fort Dix, New Jersey, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the C-12 detachment operated by Army National Guardsmen from Maine and Oregon... MORE

Air traffic controller guides a plane on the ground.

Military Police and Kuwaiti counterparts conduct partnership academy
November 14, 2017 — Soldiers from 340th Military Police Battalion Theater Field Confinement Facility and their Kuwaiti counterparts conducted a five-week training program called Military Police Partnership Academy, Sept. 25 – Oct. 30, to exchange best practices for detainee handling and correctional facility operations... MORE

Deployed Army Central, partnered forces observe Veterans, Remembrance Day
November 11, 2017 — Service members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps joined together with coalition forces, Nov. 11 at U.S. Army Central Command Headquarters in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, for a ceremony that recognized Veterans Day and Remembrance Day... MORE

British Soldiers stand at attention during a ceremony.

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