Feature Stories

Junior Officers visit Historic Kuwaiti Site
January 20, 2017
Junior officers stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, toured the Al Qurain Martyrs’ museum and the Kuwaiti Towers, Jan. 20, 2017 as part of the junior officer’s leadership professional development at U.S. Army Central. The U.S. Army officers learned about the historic significance of that site, the role the U.S. played, and the importance of the Kuwaiti people’s perseverance.
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)
Top medics compete to win
December 28, 2016
U.S. Army Central combat medics prepare for the last 6-mile ruck march of the Top Medic Competition, Dec. 18 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The stressful 36-hour competition, hosted by 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, tested the Soldiers’ basic warrior skills, medical skills proficiency, and overall physical strength and endurance.
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)

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