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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.

Camp Arifjan celebrates USARCENT’s 99th birthday
November 7, 2017 — Soldiers stationed at Camp Arifjan celebrated the 99th anniversary of U.S. Army Central’s original activation as Third Army through a series of events on Nov. 4, three days ahead of the command’s original formation as the Third Army on Nov. 7, 1918... MORE

Soldiers carrying a litter around a track.

Task Force Wraith increases CBRN response capability
November 5, 2017 — Soldiers from the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Task Force Wraith completed combined training with the 208th Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Company and Camp Buehring’s emergency services at Udairi Landing Zone, Kuwait, Oct. 24, 2017 to increase their capability to respond to a chemical attack... MORE

Two soldiers decontaminate a helicopter.

Jordanian, U.S. partnership revamps noncommissioned officer training
November 5, 2017 — Noncommissioned Officers from the Jordanian and U.S. Armies met to share experiences and enhance the curriculum of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army NCO Academy Nov. 5... MORE

Task Force Pegasus flexes its muscle on deployment
November 4, 2017 — Task Force Pegasus improved its readiness through a series of training events, culminating in a multi-day exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 23, 2017... MORE

Army aeromedical evacuation helicopter with ambulance.

Company B, 229th Aviation Regiment assumes authority for CAB Gray Eagle missions
November 1, 2017 — A transfer of authority ceremony marked the end of Company D, 10th Aviation Regiment’s mission in both Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve as they transferred authority to Company B, 229th Aviation Regiment at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait on October 26, 2017... MORE

Soldiers conduct a transfer of authority ceremony.

Engineers build lifesaving skills
October 27, 2017 — Medical personnel attached to the 854th Engineer Battalion out of Saugerties, New York, conducted a Combat Lifesaver course culminating in immersion lanes training Oct. 27-28, 2017, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait... MORE

Two Soldiers carry another on a litter towards a helicopter.

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