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USARCENT Holds First Cyber Stand-down
July 3, 2018 — U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), G-6 (Office of the Chief Information Officer) held its first Cyber Stand-down at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 25 through June 29, to increase cyber awareness and reinforce best practices among personnel while using the computer network... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eddie Diaz, Deputy ARCENT G-6, addresses the audience on the individual responsibilities of maintaining cyber security.

155th ABCT Draws Army Prepositioned Stock
July 3, 2018 — When Soldiers deploy there are several preparations that are essential in ensuring a successful transition. For the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team this means drawing equipment from the Army Prepositioned Stock located nearby... MORE

Soldiers with 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team draws equipment from the Army preposition stock located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. APS is a program that consists of prepositioned sets of equipment in different places in the world so military units can fall-in on what they need to help speed response time for a deploying unit and save on cost.

Area Support Group-Kuwait Changes Command
July 3, 2018 — Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, deputy commanding general, of U.S. Army Central presided over a Change of Command ceremony for Area Support Group - Kuwait from Col. Steven R. Berger to Col. Shannon E. Nielsen at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on July 2, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, deputy commanding general, of US Army Central presided over a Change of Command ceremony for Area Support Group - Kuwait from Col. Steven R. Berger to Col. Shannon E. Nielsen at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on July 2, 2018.

USARCENT awards 2018 Best Warrior titles
July 2, 2018 — The U.S. Army Central Soldiers Best Warrior Competition is an annual event overseen by USARCENT and subordinate units as a means of identifying and recognizing soldiers who demonstrate a commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents an award to Spc. Jacob T. Randall, the enlisted Soldier winner of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. The purpose of the Best Warrior Competition is to promote morale, improve cohesion between units and reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the Army profession.

Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion
July 2, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility completed the third and final day of the Best Warrior Competition, June 30, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion among Soldiers, and reinforces the importance of individual excellence... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents a certificate of appreciation to Spc. Emma L. Gebrosky, a competitor in USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. Each competitor received a certificate in recognition of their dedication and hard work throughout the three days of the competition.

Best Warrior Competition Continues with Physical Challenges
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Central Soldiers traveled to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, for the third day of the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior Competition, June 29, 2018. The day's events spanned 17 hours and started with a timed run through a grueling obstacle course and ended with a night land navigation course... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Dillon, a military policeman assigned to the 202nd Military Police Company, attached to U.S. Army Central, plots his points for the land navigation event during U.S. Army Central's 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Forward Operating Base Gerber, Kuwait, June 29, 2018. To be capable in a rapidly changing battlefield, Soldiers must be mentally sharp and able to think quickly.

Army Contracting Leaders Change Command
June 29, 2018 — Soldiers of the 408th Contracting Support Brigade said farewell to their commander and welcomed a new colonel during a change-of-command ceremony June 22. The 408th CSB is operationally aligned with USARCENT and maintains operations at Shaw AFB, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and Camp as Sayliyah, Qatar... MORE

Col. Kim M. Thomas (background), outgoing commander of the 408th Contracting Support Brigade, Brig. Gen. Paul H. Pardew (center), commanding general, U.S. Army Contracting Command, and Col. Ralph T. Borja, incoming commander of the 408th CSB, stand at attention during the 408th’s change-of-command ceremony at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 22, 2018.

Day One of Best Warrior Competition tests physical, mental readiness
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility, begin the 2018 Best Warrior Competition events, June 28, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Day one included the Army Physical Fitness Test, 100-meter swim, five lanes of warrior skills testing, and a 6-mile ruck march... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Julio Tepehua-Tello, a culinary specialist assigned to the 665th Engineer Utilities Detachment, U.S. Army Central, surfaces to breathe during the 100-meter swim event of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. Events like the 100-meter swim are a valuable training opportunity for Soldiers to experience challenges outside of what they normally face.

Soldiers to compete for title of 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior
June 26, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility came together to register for the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior competition, June 27, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The best warrior competition will run from June 28th to June 30th at Camps Arifjan and Beuhring, Kuwait... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Cameron Gaylor left, a healthcare specialist assigned to Army Support Group - Kuwait, and Spc. Alexander Dillon right, a military policeman assigned to the ARCENT Personal Security Detachment, fill out paperwork during registration for the 2018 U.S. Army Central Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 27, 2018. The best warrior competition is held to promote morale and cohesion, and to reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the profession.

Combat Aviation Soldiers swap maintenance expertise with Royal Jordanian Air Force
June 26, 2018 — Soldiers assigned to the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade were the first to rub shoulders and swap UH-60 Black Hawk maintenance expertise with members of the Royal Jordanian Air Force during their two-month mission to support the U.S. Embassy’s military assistance program in Jordan starting on March 16, 2018... MORE

Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) – units of the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade – stand in front of a Jordanian UH-60A Black Hawk May 10, 2018 with members of the Royal Jordanian Air Force. The soldiers worked side-by-side over a two-month period facilitating different aspects of aviation maintenance. During their mission, the 248th ASB and the 1-244 AHB made up an eight-man team that worked with the RJAF team to focus on phase maintenance inspections of UH-60A Black Hawks, UH-60M Black Hawk maintenance, and aviation maintenance management training to help strengthen the RJAF’s mission readiness and interoperability.

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