New munitions replace cluster bomb rounds that pose danger to civilians
January 16, 2017
A Soldier in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment looks for opposing forces at Udairi Training Range in Kuwait recently as part of a combined exercise. The Cavalry Scouts responded to contact with a notional enemy during the exercise, before providing critical intelligence for Soldiers from the 197th Field Artillery Brigade to provide fire support. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)
Building towards better efficiency, quality of life
January 13, 2017
Soldiers from the 176th Engineer Brigade of the Texas Army National Guard, also known as Task Force Chaos, build the steel frame of a two-story modular unit Jan. 11, 2017, which will have the capacity to hold 160 individuals with 20 climate controlled rooms on each floor at Camp Redleg in Southwest Asia. This is a U.S. Army Central Command directed project to enhance the quality of life and save millions of dollars in the future with energy cost savings and troop labor.
Arifjan reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 12, 2017
Soldiers hold hands after a quartet sing a medley in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an observance at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 12, 2016. The observance included the singing of the national anthem, a poem recital an a cappella quartet, and key note speakers.
Fuel to fight: Inspector general and fuelers have special mission in ISIS fight
December 30, 2016
Inspectors General from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command-Operational Command Post and petroleum specialists from Task Force Phoenix walk the fuel lines at a forward operating base in central Iraq to inspect the operations, recently. The 1st TSC is responsible for overseeing fuel logistics in multiple countries throughout Southwest Asia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)
Mutually Armored
December 26, 2016
Maj. George Morris, 2nd Squadron 13th Cavalry Regiment operations and training officer, explains operations to Maj. Gen. Saleh M. Al Ameri, the commander of the UAE land forces, during an exercise at Udairi range, Kuwait, Sept. 28. U.S. and United Arab Emirate forces trained together during a multi-day exercise designed to test armored vehicle maneuver and reaction capabilities. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman)
A Different take on Familiar training
December 25, 2016
Fighting in the cyber domain: US Army Central creates cyberspace strategy
December 23, 2016
Maj. Gen. John B. Morrison Jr. (left), U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence commanding general, speaks with U.S. Army Central staff during a staff visit to the CCoE at Fort Gordon, Georgia Dec. 9.
A Vital Mission for a New Command
December 20, 2016
Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commander U.S. Army Central, and Maj. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, 29th Infantry Division commander salute the colors during the playing of the national anthem during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Dec. 19, 2016. (U.S. Army by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard)
US Army Central hosts Career Day at Patton Hall
December 1, 2016
U.S. Army Central noncommissioned officer Sgt. Leslie Regester (center), explains her job as an Army medic during career day for Furman Middle School students Nov. 30, 2016, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Students learned about the many ways to serve in the military during a tour of USARCENT’s Patton Hall
Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army partners with USARCENT units
November 28, 2016
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Hickman (second from left), USARCENT Deputy Commanding General-Operations, Jordanian Army Brig. Gen. At-Tallah Smiran (third from left), Jordanian Armed Forces Artillery Director, and other senior military leaders wait to observe a combined live-fire exercise October 25, 2016. The Jordanian Army’s 29th Royal HIMARS Battalion welcomed the senior military leaders to observe the culminating exercise after weeks of working side-by-side with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment.
US Army Central recognizes “Hero of the Week”
November 23, 2016
Brig. Gen. Viet X. Luong (left), U.S. Army Central, chief of staff, congratulates Spc. Natasha Nicholson (right), a USARCENT intelligence analyst, during an operations and intelligence brief Nov. 17, at Shaw Air Force Base for graduating the Warrior Leader Course as an honor graduate.
Deployed Army Divers Plunge into Operation Deep Blue
November 19, 2016
A U.S. Army engineer diver with the 511th Engineer Dive Detachment from Fort Eustis, Va., jumps off the MG Charles P. Gross (Logistics Support Vessel-5) and into the Arabian Gulf, off the coast of Kuwait Naval Base, to practice diving procedures Nov. 18, 2016. The two week training exercise, Operation Deep Blue, required Army divers to practice their diving procedures and react to underwater emergency scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden)
New warehouses boost readiness for Kuwait and Beyond
November 17, 2016
A newly-built warehouse waits to house equipment for the 401st Army Field Support Brigade on Oct. 22, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. This new warehouse will store the 401st AFSB’s prepositioned, combat-ready equipment and material to support unified-land operations all over the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden)
General pays heartfelt tribute to veterans
November 15, 2016
Brig. Gen. Viet X. Luong, USARCENT chief of staff, gives an emotional recollection of Soldiers who have gave the ultimate sacrifice Nov. 11, during the Florence Veterans Day Ceremony in Florence, S.C.
USARCENT builds camaraderie through organization day
November 7, 2016
Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, U.S. Army Central commanding general, makes remarks during the USARCENT Organization Day, Nov. 4, at the Shaw Air Force base Fight House. Organization days are used to build esprit de corps within a unit and give Soldiers the opportunity to have a little friendly competition.
US Infantry Soldiers Assault Through the Desert: Live Fire Exercise
November 3, 2016
Mortar Soldiers with the 77th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, hang a 120mm mortar round to provide indirect, suppressive fire for infantry Soldiers during a squad live-fire exercise Nov. 3, 2016 at Udari Range near Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Mortar fire was part of the four-day training exercise synchronized the capabilities of infantry Soldiers, indirect fire infantrymen and forward observers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden)
NCO Week celebrates US Army Central enlisted
October 31, 2016
A staff sergeant runs with a 35-pound ruck during the four-mile ruck march to begin the 160th Signal Brigade NCO Week team competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Oct. 14, 2016. The competition featured four-Soldier teams from the brigade competing in several high-intensity events to win the top noncommissioned officer honors. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard)
Army Reserve signal Soldiers recognized in deployment ceremony
October 30, 2016
1st Sgt. Benjamin L. Owens, detachment first sergeant, Detachment 4, 335th Signal Command (Theater) salutes the American flag during the playing of the National Anthem at a deployment ceremony for him and nearly 70 Army Reserve Soldiers at the unit headquarters in East Point, Georgia Oct. 30. The Soldiers are preparing to deploy to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent C. Powell)
Landing Afloat
October 26, 2016
Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducted deck landings in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 11-12. The UH-60 Blackhawk and AH-64 Apache crews took turns landing their aircraft aboard the USNS Alan Shepard to qualify their crews in this type of maneuver. Upon completion of the qualification each set of aircraft was refueled by the vessel and flown back to Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Training exercises like these play an important role in mission readiness and total force capability by increasing interoperability between branches, which is vital for joint collaboration missions.(U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman)
U.S. Army Central Reactivates Digital Liaison Detachment
October 21, 2016
Col. Oscar Doward Jr. (right), commander of 2503rd Digital Liaison Detachment, addresses attendees during the organization’s activation and assumption of command ceremony Oct. 21, 2016, at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Doward expressed his gratitude for being selected to command the 2503rd DLD and looks forward to meeting the challenges he will face assisting U.S. Army Central in the Central Command area of responsibility.

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