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Death of U.S. ARCENT Soldier
August 13, 2024 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENO. 20240813-001August 13, 2024 Death of U.S. Army Central Soldier in South...

Press Release: Death of Two U.S. Army Soldiers
August 1, 2024 — Two U.S. Army Soldiers died in separate, unrelated non-combat incidents in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 31...

The 20th Medical Group: The Gateway to Resiliency
June 10, 2024 — My life was saved by an Airman, not in combat or training, but at the 20th Medical Group (20th MDG) while stationed here at Shaw Air Force Base. If it were not for the time, care, and resources that my therapist provided me, I would not be here today. As an officer with more than 20 years on active-duty, including multiple combat tours, I have observed and supported subordinates, peers, and senior leaders in multiple instances where treatment was needed and facilitated by teams of professionals, including the team at the 20th MDG Mental Health Clinic. After my suicide attempt in January 2023, I took it upon myself to seek help and use what I have learned to help my team. I am eternally grateful for the dedication, expertise, and care these teams provide. My hope is that someone reading this article understands that it is possible to get help for themselves or a friend/loved one...

U.S. Navy Sailor – Feeding Sailors to support Gaza Humanitarian Aid Mission
June 1, 2024 — Since age 13, Petty Officer 3rd Class Krystina Sosa, had the dream of joining the U.S. Navy to make her family proud and be able to further provide for them. A Kissimmee, Fl. Native, Sosa graduated from Harmony High School in 2023 and was assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1. She quickly advanced to Culinary Specialist 3rd Class and immediately deployed on a high-profile mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza...

U.S. Army Watercraft Operator: Supporting JLOTS Humanitarian Aid Mission
June 1, 2024 — U.S. Army Spc. Briar Chasteen, a watercraft operator assigned to the 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), supports Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) humanitarian aid operations as a leading seaman and Kalmar RT-240 operator...

U.S. Army Divers: Supporting JLOTS Mission off Gaza coast
June 1, 2024 — MEDITERRANEAN SEA - U.S. Army diver, Spc. Connor Schloesser, assigned to the 86th Engineer Dive Detachment, 20th Engineer Brigade, stands as a beacon of resilience and compassion during ARCENT’s Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore mission to deliver humanitarian aid. Amidst a constantly evolving environment, he immerses himself in treacherous depths, driven by an unwavering commitment to bring relief and aid to those who need it most...

U.S. Army Infantryman: Honoring Tradition and Service with a Flag during Historic JLOTS Mission off Gaza coast
June 1, 2024 — MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Staff Sgt. Corey Bond, a dedicated, loving family man and proud American Soldier. A Soldier that not only salutes the flag, but one who brings a genuine, American-made flag everywhere he goes during the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) humanitarian aid mission...

U.S. Army Watercraft Operator: Supporting JLOTS mission off Gaza coast
June 1, 2024 — ISRAEL- Growing up in the coastal town of Holland, Massachusetts, 25-year-old Sgt. Hagan Schutz always had a love for water. His childhood home was walking distance from a lake and his family would frequently visit the beach. While his decision to join the U.S. Army shocked his family, his career path as a coxswain, piloting a vessel and spending countless hours on the water, seemed like a fitting voyage...

USARCENT’s retention team ranked top performing for Fiscal Year 2023
March 8, 2024 — U.S. Army Central’s Retention Team received the Department of the Army Retention Excellence Award at the Headquarters Department of the Army Steering Group meeting held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, V.A., Jan. 10, 2024...

USARCENT Soldiers bring Army life to middle school students
March 8, 2024 — U.S. Army Central Soldiers introduced a M984A4 HEMTT Wrecker to Chestnut Oaks Middle School students during Career Day, Dec. 8, 2023. ...

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