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Mother and daughter share bond through service
August 9, 2021 — It was during the surge in Iraq when a mother in Alexandria, Virginia, wrote a letter to her deployed daughter. In it, she asked her not to call until she finished reading the entire letter where she explained why, at age 42, she was following her lifelong dream to join the Army. Sgt. 1st Class Carol E. Newland, sexual assault response coordinator, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, said that she always wanted to give back to her country... MORE

3rd SFAB Supports CENTCOM Objectives
August 9, 2021 — The 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade plays a key, recently re-energized, role in that focus. The U.S. Army’s SFABs comprise roughly 800 Soldiers who conduct worldwide security force assistance operations at the operational and tactical level to help develop the capacity and capability of foreign security forces... MORE

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade stand for a group photo at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 3rd SFAB conducts worldwide security force assistance operations at the operational and tactical level to help develop the capacity and capability of foreign security forces. (Courtesy photo)

143rd RSG Completes Mission in Jordan
August 5, 2021 — On Sunday 18 July 2021, the 143rd Regional Support Group, Connecticut Army National Guard, transferred authority of Area Support Group Jordan to the new permanent Area Support Group Jordan, previously Area Support Group Qatar, in a ceremony held at Joint Training Center in Jordan. The 143rd RSG, led by Colonel Thomas Dennis and Command Sgt. Major Orlando Anderson, completed its mission on Sunday... MORE

Col. Thomas Dennis and Command Sgt. Maj. Orlando Anderson case the 143rd Regional Support Group colors during a Transition of Authority ceremony. The 143rd transition command of Area Support Group Jordan to Col. Toni Sabo and Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Hernandez, the previous Area Support Group Qatar command team.

USARCENT Welcomes New Commanding General
August 4, 2021 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - U.S. Army Central, the Army Service Component Command of U.S. Central Command, hosted a Change of Command ceremony at Patton Hall’s Lucky Park, Aug. 4, here. ... MORE

Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, Commander of U.S. Central Command, passes the U.S. Army Central colors to incoming Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark, during the Army Service Component Command's Change of Command ceremony at Patton Hall's Lucky Park on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 4, 2021. During the ceremony, Clark assumed command from outgoing Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Terry Ferrell. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amber Cobena)

U.S. Army Central and Community Celebrate 2021 Best Warriors
August 3, 2021 — U.S. Army Central leaders and the Sumter community celebrated USARCENT's 2021 Best Warriors, Sgt. Brandon Brantley and Spc. Omar Dacosta, during a ceremony here at Patton Hall, July 29... MORE

U.S. Army Central Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Terry Ferrell, and Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, present the command's 2021 Best Warriors, Sgt. Brandon Brantley and Spc. Omar Dacosta, with the Meritorious Service Medal and other USARCENT memorabilia at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 29, 2021. Brantley represented 335th Strategic Signal Command (Theater-Provisional) and Dacosta represented Task Force Spartan in USARCENT's Best Warrior competition held in Kuwait in June, and the two will now represent USARCENT in the U.S. Forces Command-level event Aug. 2-5. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amber Cobena)

'Brickyard' mural cements deployment legacy
July 31, 2021 — The "Brickyard" Soldiers of the Army Reserve's Indianapolis-based 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) unveiled a mural commemorating their deployment here roughly a month before the unit's Aug. 28 casing of their colors... MORE

The completed T-wall for the 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Paul Viall worked countless hours in extreme heat to paint a mural that will represent the hard work and dedication of the Army Reserve’s Indianapolis-based “Brickyard” Soldiers and their time serving within the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.

Soldiers first, lawyers always
July 26, 2021 — Celebrating its 246th birthday this month, the lawyers who comprise the Judge Advocate General’s Corps support commanders, staff, Soldiers, retirees, and their dependents throughout the U.S. Army in a variety of ways, serving as its legal arm. Originally established on July 29, 1775 by General George Washington, it is our country’s oldest and one of the largest law firms in the United States, employing more than 4,500 full and part time attorneys... MORE

staff judge advocates office for 1st TSC

'Brickyard' cooks complete special assignment at Bagram
July 21, 2021 — Four Soldiers from the Army Reserve's Indianapolis-based 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) returned here recently after providing support to Soldiers at Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base... MORE

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait-- Master Sgt. Lloyd Cossey, Staff Sgt. Steve Augusten, Sgt. Nichole Hall and Spc. Patrick H. Watrous with the Army Reserve's Indianapolis-based 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) returned here recently after providing support to Soldiers at Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base.

ASG-KU welcomes new commander
July 21, 2021 — Area Support Group-Kuwait welcomed incoming commander, Col. Charles S. Lockwood and bid farewell to outgoing commander, Col. John J. Herrman during a change of command ceremony at Camp Arifjan, July 12, 2021... MORE

The official party consisting of the outgoing Area Support Group - Kuwait commander, U.S. Army Col. John J. Herrman, Deputy Commanding Officer - Operations for U.S. Army Central, Australia Maj. Gen. Brian Field, and incoming ASG-KU commander, Col. Charles S. Lockwood salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Camp Arifjan, July 12, 2021. ASG-KU implements the Defense Cooperation Agreement on behalf of USARCENT with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense and supports USARCENT in providing safe, secure base camps for tenant and rotational forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao)

1st TSC welcomes new commanding general at Fort Knox
July 16, 2021 — 1st Theater Sustainment Command welcomed a new commanding general during change of command ceremony here July 13... MORE

Lt. Gen. Terry R. Ferrell, commanding general, U.S. Army Central, passes the colors to Maj. Gen. Michel M. Russell Sr., incoming commanding general, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, during a change of command ceremony held July 13, 2021 outside Fowler Hall at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The passing of the colors from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander ensures that the unit and its Soldiers are never without official leadership, represents a continuation of trust, and signifies an allegiance of Soldiers to their unit's commander. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zoran Raduka)

USARCENT Hosts First Virtual Land Forces NCO Symposium
July 16, 2021 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Partner nations’ sergeants major from the U.S. Central Command theater joined U.S. Army Central’s senior enlisted advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, and sergeants major from the Army Service Component Command's staff for the first virtual USARCENT Land Forces NCO Symposium, hosted July 14 at Patton Hall... MORE

U.S. Army Central Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester and staff Sgts. Maj. remain attentive as someone speaks during the USARCENT Land Forces NCO Symposium, July 14, 2021 in the Lucky Conference Room at USARCENT headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. This annual symposium was held to solidify relationships and increase the capacity of professionalism of our partner nations NCO Corps. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Keon Horton)

One Team, One Fight: The Importance of Partnership
July 13, 2021 — Around 6 p.m., teams from Task Force Iron Valor arrived at the Udairi Range Complex in Kuwait. The Soldiers, originating from 1-181st Field Artillery Regiment’s Bravo Battery and Delta Company, 3-172nd Infantry (Mountain) respectively, spent several hours traveling through the heat to conduct dry fire exercises throughout the night and into the morning. As I stood watching these two units working together, my mind went back three months ago to Camp McGregor, TX, where the 1-181st FAR and 3-172nd Infantry (Mnt) first crossed paths. ... MORE

A MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to Task Force Iron Valor waits in a column to move to a firing position at Udairi Range, Kuwait, June 2, 2021. TF Iron Valor conducted a night exercise to help Soldiers better prepare for live fire missions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kyle Burks)

‘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)

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