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U.S. Army Central observes Energy Action Month
October 17, 2022 — October is Army Energy Action Month, a time to raise awareness of the critical role energy resilience plays in mission readiness and to encourage behavior change. This year’s theme is “Energy Resilience: sustain the mission – secure the future,” concentrating on the Army’s energy efforts to be a resilient and sustainable land force able to operate in all domains... MORE

U.S. Army Central honors Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
September 23, 2022 — The United States observes Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day on the last Sunday of September. This is the day specified by the U.S. Congress to honor surviving mothers and Families of fallen service members, specifically those who died while on active duty... MORE

The United States observes Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day on the last Sunday of September. This is the day specified by the U.S. Congress to honor surviving mothers and Families of fallen service members, specifically those who died while on active duty.

Qatari Soldier graduates U.S. Army Ranger School
September 21, 2022 — 2nd Lt. Khalid M. Alkorbi, Qatari Joint Special Forces, graduated from U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia, September 16, 2022. He is the second soldier from Qatar to complete the elite course and earn the Ranger tab... MORE

2nd Lt. Khalid M. Alkorbi (center), Qatari Joint Special Forces, graduated from U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia, September 16, 2022. He is the second soldier from Qatar to complete the elite course and earn the Ranger ta

U.S. Army Central National Suicide Prevention Month Message
September 7, 2022 — The strength of our Army comes from the strength of our people. USARCENT prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of our great Soldiers, Civilians, and devoted Families. To emphasize this commitment, we join with the Army in observing National Suicide Prevention Month during the month of September... MORE

U.S. Army Central Commanding General, LTG Patrick Frank, and U.S. Army Central Command Sergeant Major, CSM J.Garza, recognize National Suicide Prevention Month.

U.S. Army Central hosts Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the U.S.
August 31, 2022 — U.S. Army Central's commanding general, Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, hosts Maj. Gen. Hidai Zilberman, Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché, at USARCENT headquarters August 31, 2022... MORE

Maj. Gen. Hidai Zilberman, Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the United States, is given a tour by U.S. Army Central command historian, Mr. Michael Clauss, at USARCENT Headquarters, Shaw AFB, August 31, 2022

The hidden weight of the Purple Heart
August 15, 2022 — It’s the oldest active military medal in the United States. It is believed its color was chosen because it represents courage and bravery, but it’s the medal nobody ever asks for. It weighs just over an ounce, but holds the weight and sorrow of countless stories told and untold. The stories are different, but they do have one thing in common: the recipient was wounded or killed in order to be awarded the Purple Heart... MORE

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Bodecker and members of his unit, 1/506 Infantry, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, while deployed to Combat Outpost Corregidor, Ramadi, Iraq.

U.S. Army Central conducts key leader engagements in Tajikistan
August 15, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Wendul Hagler, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), conducted a series of key leader engagements in the Republic of Tajikistan, meeting with representatives from the country’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. embassy May 23-25, 2022. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Wendul Hagler, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central, discusses humanitarian mine removal training with Col. Sulaimon Qodirzoda, head of Tajikistan's Regional Explosive Hazards Training Center, May 25, 2022

U.S. military women show support at historic Lebanese graduation
August 2, 2022 — Women from the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Army Central Command, and U.S. Air Force Central Command attended a ceremony in Lebanon, Aug. 1, to support the first group of women who graduated from the Lebanese Army Military Academy and into the field of combat arms. ... MORE

Women from the U.S. Navy, Army National Guard and Air Force attend a graduation ceremony at the Lebanese Army Military Academy in Fayadiyeh, Lebanon, Aug. 1, to support the first group of women who graduated from the academy and into the field of combat arms.

U.S. Army Central leadership tours ARCENT AOR
July 28, 2022 — U.S. Army Central’s commanding general, Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, and command sergeant major, CSM J. Garza, met with Soldiers of Task Force Liberty at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. Lt. Gen. Frank assumed command of USARCENT July 7, 2022. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, who assumed command of U.S. Army Central July 7, 2022, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, met with the Soldiers of Task Force Liberty at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar.

Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank Assumes Command of U.S. Army Central
July 11, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank assumed command of U.S. Army Central from the outgoing commander, Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, during a change of command ceremony today at Patton Hall. Lt. Gen. Frank previously served as the chief of staff for U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fl. The ceremony, officiated by the USCENTCOM commander, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, brought together senior leaders from across the U.S. Army, elected officials, and many distinguished visitors... MORE

U.S. Army Central's Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. J. Garza, escorts the colors during USARCENT's change of command ceremony at Patton Hall's Lucky Park, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 7, 2022.

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