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‘Desert Knights’ hold change of command at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
July 9, 2021 — The “Desert Knight” Soldiers of the 595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC), said farewell to their outgoing commander Col. Michael E. Ludwick and welcomed their new commander Col. Ricardo L. Sierra-Guzman during a July 6 change command ceremony at the camp’s Zone 1 gymnasium... MORE

What I Learned From My New Wingmen
July 6, 2021 — I’ve been in the Army for almost two years now, an opportunity to attend Airman Leadership School usually wouldn't be allowed for an E-4 who’s had no experience doing anything leadership related. But for me it was different, I work at U.S. Army Central Headquarters or Third Army. An assignment that junior Public Affairs Soldiers are now being brought into. Being here for almost a year has helped me gain a tremendous amount of leadership skills that added to my career development to make me a perfect candidate for the class... MORE

Classmates from ALS Class 21-4 pose to take a photo before graduation on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 6, 2021. Airman Leadership School prepares service members and civilians to become team leaders and frontline supervisors that help better our military.

Sustainer of the Week
July 2, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson, deputy commanding general, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, presents a Sustainer of the Week certificate Tech Sgt. Louis V. Closa, contracting officer, 408th Contracting Sustainment Brigade, recognizing him as the Sustainer of the Week at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 26, 2021. Closa negotiated a $29.7 million contract for the Syrian Line Haul. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmie Baker, 1TSC Public Affairs)... MORE

Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson, deputy commanding general, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, presents a Sustainer of the Week certificate Tech Sgt. Louis V. Closa, contracting officer, 408th Contracting Sustainment Brigade, recognizing him as the Sustainer of the Week at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 26, 2021. Closa negotiated a $29.7 million contract for the Syrian Line Haul. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmie Baker, 1TSC Public Affairs)

New leadership assumes command of the Transatlantic Expeditionary District
July 2, 2021 — The USACE Transatlantic Expeditionary District held an assumption of command and change of command ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2021. Sergeant Major Jun C. Tomagan assumed the Senior Enlisted Advisor role from Master Sergeant Ron Brown, interim Command Sergeant Major, who returns to his original duties as the area office NCOIC, prior to leading the team for the past two months as the CSM of the Expeditionary District... MORE

First “official” duty of the new command team of Reed and Tomagan was cutting the ceremonial cake following the Change of Responsibility, Change of Command ceremony on June 28, 2021 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. (Photo by Ce

Task Force Spartan Soldier conquers ARCENT Best Warrior Competition
July 2, 2021 — The first inklings of sunrise hadn’t come close to touching the desert sky when U.S. Army Soldiers were stirring from their beds, readying themselves for what’s to come while shaking off the final lingering grasp of sleep... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Omar Dacosta, an infantryman with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Spartan, answers questions during a mock media engagement as part of the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 20, 2021. During the forward-competition, 11 competitors take part in multiple events, trying to come out on top as U.S. Army Central’s Best Warrior. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

COMM-I Officers keep the signal strong in CENTCOM AOR
July 2, 2021 — Erbil, Iraq – Coalition and U.S. forces deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility leverage COMM-I signal officers to streamline warfighter communication networks in theater... MORE

Army Maj. Gloria Brown, Union III COMM-I with the communication provider, 54th Signal Battalion Soldiers, working together to streamline warfighter communication networks in the theater.

First Team Strong Bonds retreat takes holistic approach to help Army families
July 1, 2021 — One way that the Army strengthens its Soldiers and families is by providing training that enhances mental and spiritual readiness. The 1st Theater Sustainment Command’s Unit Ministry Team led from the front and hosted a three-in-one Strong Bonds retreat at the Omni Hotel in Indianapolis June 18-20. The combined event included programs for families, couples, and single Soldiers... MORE

U.S. Army Central hosts 2021 Best Warrior Competition in Kuwait
June 28, 2021 — In the early morning hours, just before 2 a.m., well before the sun came up over the horizon, 11 dedicated U.S. Army Central Soldiers were awake and boarding the bus from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to begin several days of intense physical and mental competition. ... MORE

The U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition competitors stand for recognition during the recognition ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 24, 2021. The event culminated in three days of various activities, ranging from an obstacle course to a written essay about Army doctrine. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

AJ-Maste Yoga: Tips for a Healthy Deployment
June 28, 2021 — Yoga comes in many forms and fashions. From Ashtanga to Yin, there is a practice that fits almost everyone. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, regular yoga practice improves strength, balance, flexibility, and back pain. Regular yoga practice can lessen pain from arthritis, may reduce levels of stress and inflammation, and can even help a person get better sleep... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Wendy Lopez, non-commissioned officer in charge of cyber electromagnetic activities, Task Force Spartan, 36th Infantry Division performs the second position of the Bikram yoga Awkward Pose or Utkatasana at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Lopez says, “I highly recommend that everyone give yoga a try, especially here in this kind of environment,” said Lopez. “Kuwait is a different kind of stress. Not as stressful as a combat zone but stressful nonetheless.”

Our Partnership continues: ASG-KU hosts bilateral engagement
June 24, 2021 — Leaders from Area Support – Group – Kuwait and U.S. Army Central hosted a bilateral engagement with leadership from the Kuwait Ministry of Defense and Kuwait military, June 20, 2021, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait... MORE

U.S. Army Col. John J. Herrman, Area Support Group – Kuwait commander, speaks to Kuwait Air Force Brig. Gen. Fahad Al-Dosari during a bilateral engagement held June 20, 2021, at the Area Support Group – Kuwait Headquarters on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The engagement allowed leaders from both militaries to discuss the continued partnership between the U.S. and Kuwait through the Defense Cooperation Agreement. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Black)

U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition Board Event
June 24, 2021 — U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition Board Event... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Khalil Norman, a financial management technician with 1st Theater Sustainment Command, listens to a question from the command sergeants major during the board event as part of the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2021. Competitors were asked various questions from sergeants major, including vehicle maintenance, Army doctrine, and current events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

U.S. Army Central recognizes 2021 Best Warrior Competition competitors
June 24, 2021 — Recognition ceremony for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 24, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj Brian Hester (left), the senior enlisted advisor to U.S. Army Central, fist bumps U.S. Army Spc. Rena Bailey, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with Area Support Group – Kuwait, during the recognition ceremony for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 24, 2021. A total of 11 competitors took part, from various places in the United States, as well as representing the Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

Curtain falls on ASG-Qatar after three decades supporting readiness, resilience
June 24, 2021 — The Army officially closed Area Support Group-Qatar at a June 10, 2021 ceremony here attended by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general... MORE

A Stryker armored combat vehicle circles around the Stryker battle damage repair facility at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Oct. 5. The Stryker infantry carrier vehicle had been restored after deterioration during enemy engagement in Iraq.

U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition Weapons Event
June 23, 2021 — Sgt. Chad Phillips, an infantryman with Company B., 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, engages his targets during a weapons event for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 22, 2021. The competitors conducted various weapons qualification using the Engagement Skills Trainer II as part of the event.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)... MORE

Sgt. Jason E. Javier, a veterinary food inspection noncommissioned officer with 993rd Medical Detachment 3rd Medical Command, engages his targets during a weapons event for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 22, 2021. The competitors conducted various weapons qualification using the Engagement Skills Trainer II as part of the event.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition Ruck March
June 23, 2021 — The U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 22, 2021. Competitors completed the ruck in temperatures over 100 degree Fahrenheit... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Francisco Espinoza, a human resource specialist with 160th Signal Brigade, pours cold water over his head upon completing an 8-mile ruck march during the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 22, 2021. Competitors completed the ruck in temperatures over 100 degree Fahrenheit. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elizabeth Hackbarth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition Land Navigation Exam
June 22, 2021 — Competitors had to read maps, plot points, and use a compass to shoot an azimuth... MORE

US. Army Sgt. Rebecca Worthy, a combat medic with the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, uses a compass to shoot an azimuth as part of a land navigation exam during the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 22, 2021. Competitors had to read maps, plot points, and use a compass to shoot an azimuth. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

USARCENT holds Best Warrior Media Engagement
June 22, 2021 — 11 competitors take part in multiple events, trying to come out on top as U.S. Army Central’s Best Warrior... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anri Baril, a mass communications NCO with HHBN, U.S. Army Central, answers questions during a mock media engagement as part of the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 20, 2021. During the forward-competition,

11 competitors take part in multiple events, trying to come out on top as U.S. Army Central’s Best Warrior. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Huth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition obstacle course event
June 21, 2021 — Best Warrior competitors had to complete 10 obstacles that tested their mental and physical fortitude... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anri Baril, a public affairs mass communication specialist with U.S. Army Central, reaches the top of a ladder while a safety spotter looks on during the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition obstacle course event at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 21, 2021. Best Warrior competitors had to complete 10 obstacles that tested their mental and physical fortitude. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elizabeth Hackbarth, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

Best Warrior competitors conduct Army Combat Fitness Test
June 21, 2021 — Competitors from across the ARCENT area or responsibility are competing in various events to be crowned the title of best warrior. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)... MORE

Sgt. Ellahimod Alexander, a human resources noncommissioned officer assigned to Area Support Group - Kuwait, crosses the finish after completing the two-mile run during the Army Combat Fitness Test for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 21, 2021. Competitors from across the ARCENT area or responsibility are competing in various events to be crowned the title of best warrior. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

Competitors in-process during U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition
June 20, 2021 — Sgt. Brandon Brantley, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist with 25th Strategic Signal Battalion, makes his way to the barracks during in-processing for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 20, 2021. Eleven Soldiers will compete in various events that will test their physical and mental readiness as well as their technical and tactical knowledge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao)... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Rebecca Worthy, 68W-Healthcare Specialist (ASG-Kuwait, 1st Theater Sustainment Command) serves as the 1st TSC’s NCO competitor in the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition held June 20-24, 2021, in Kuwait.

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