Feature Stories

Fearless females unite, empower one another
August 23, 2019
The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Female Engagement Team (FET) pose with the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army Quick Reaction Force FET for a group photo after subject matter expert exchange between the two countries August 5, 2019. The U.S. is committed to the security of Jordan and to partnering closely with JAF to meet common security challenges.

Vehicle quality assurance experts keep APS-5 ready to roll
August 22, 2019
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Zakrzewski, maintenance quality assurance, 401st Army Field Support Battalion-Kuwait performs an inspection of the turret attached to an M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle following repairs Aug. 15 at Army Prepositioned Stocks-5, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Zakrzewski said turrets are particularly difficult to assess given their complexity.

‘Flying Tigers’ bound into Eager Lion
August 22, 2019
244th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers with Task Force Javelin offload a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from a U.S. Air Force Strategic Airlift C-17, shortly after arriving to King Abdullah II Air Base, Jordan, in anticipation of Eager Lion 19, Aug. 12, 2019. Eager Lion is U.S. Central Command’s premiere military training exercise in the Levant region. The event provides U.S. forces, Royal Jordanian Armed Forces, and 27 other participating nations the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition environment.

Statement from General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., Commander, U.S. Central Command, Welcoming the Kingdom of Bahrain into the International Maritime Security Construct
August 19, 2019

Shave-tails earn silver spurs
August 19, 2019
Spur candidates with 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 42nd Infantry Division, New Jersey National Guard, hold up red-lens lighting systems during a Spur Ride inventory inspection at Joint Training Center-Jordan August 10, 2019. The Army’s first priority is readiness - ensuring Soldiers have the tools and training needed to be lethal and ready to fight and win.

Deployed Troops Building Legacy of Love For Animals
August 19, 2019
A U.S. military service member pets a cat at an animal rescue shelter near Doha, Qatar Aug. 9, 2019. She is part of a group who regularly volunteer their time to exercise the animals while on a rotation to Qatar. They hope their initiative continues after they leave and return to the U.S.

Task Force Spartan civil affairs professionals celebrate 64 years
August 16, 2019
Staff Sgt. Holly Horned, Task Force Spartan civil affairs noncommissioned officer, 38th Infantry Division, from Carmel, Indiana; Lt. Col. Steve Slaughter, Task Force Spartan civil affairs officer in charge, 38th Infantry Division, from Columbus, Indiana; and Sgt. Maj. Romeo Gamazon, Task Force Spartan noncommissioned officer in charge, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, celebrate the 64th civil affairs anniversary in Kuwait, August 16, 2019.

Medical workshop focuses on partnership and knowledge sharing to help save lives on the battlefield
August 15, 2019
Spc. Taylor M. Nowak, 77th Sustainment Brigade combat medic/health care specialist, U.S. Army Reserve, participates in a medical workshop to help teach the Kuwaiti Land Forces basic life support steps necessary on the battlefield at the Kuwait North Military Medical Complex, July 31, 2019. The workshop uses the U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course as the foundation for the training.

Task Force Spartan commander visits Kuwait Naval Base troops
August 15, 2019
Maj. Gen. Gordon L. Ellis, 38th Infantry Division commanding general, talks with Maj. Ben Washkowiak, 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion operations officer during a tour of Camp Patriot in Kuwait, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Soldiers with the 38th are in charge of Task Force Spartan, which maintains a U.S. military posture in southwest Asia sufficient to strengthen defense relationships and build partner capacity.

1st TSC Works to Ensure Personnel Have a Plan to Keep Safe
August 12, 2019
A 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) member listens intently as he receives instruction on what to do during an active shooter incident Aug. 7, 2019, at Fort Knox, Ky.