Deck Landing Qualifications in the Arabian Gulf
June 4, 2019
A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment during deck landing qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), May 22, 2019 in the Arabian Gulf. The Gonzalez deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to strengthen security and stability of the region. Deck landing qualifications increase interoperability between U.S Army and Navy personnel.
Preaching From Afar
June 3, 2019
The 184th Sustainment Command's unit ministry team brings religious services to warfighters near and far using video teleconference technology during a service at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 26, 2019.
Task Force Sinai’s AVCO change of command
May 30, 2019
Soldiers of Aviation company (AVCO), Task Force Sinai, stands in formation for their change of command ceremony at South Camp, Egypt, May 23, 2019. AVCO maintains eight UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters which are painted with the Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) colors. The mission of the MFO is to supervise the implementation of the security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli Treaty of Peace and employ best efforts to prevent any violation of its terms.
1972d COSC: Forging Iron Teams
May 29, 2019
1972d COSC: Forging Iron Teams
Holy Joe's: Coffee with a Spoon of Resiliency
May 29, 2019
Sgt. Ruthie Huddleston, 450th Transportation Battalion, prepares a cup of coffee at Holy Joe's, a resiliency center at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 20, 2019.
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Supports SHARP Program Overseas
May 28, 2019
Chief Warrant Officer 2 FIRST NAME LAST NAME, a criminal investigator with Camp Buehring, Kuwait, briefs an audience of leaders from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Sexual Harassment and Assault Reponse and Prevention (SHARP) program during leader professional development at Camp Buehring on May 23, 2019. Continuing to learn together enabled SHARP leaders to maintain the same standards across the formation and best serve victims of sexual harassment and assault.
Serving Our Troops Visits Kuwait
May 25, 2019
More than 40 volunteers from Minnesota flew halfway around the world to serve a steak dinner to Soldiers of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division deployed to Camp Arifjan in Kuwait this evening. At the same time, the Twin Cities-based Serving Our Troops organization is serving a steak dinner to family members and friends of the Soldiers back home at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. As Soldiers and their families enjoy steaks donated by a number of Twin Cities restaurants, a live-video feed has connected the two sites, giving troops and their loved ones the opportunity to enjoy dinner together. During this evening's event, Serving Our Troops, which has been supporting military members and their families for 15 years, served its 100,000th steak.
408th Contracting Support Brigade Hosts Annual Combating Trafficking in Persons Forum
May 25, 2019
Army Staff Sgt. Marvin Hopkins, left, and Staff Sgt. Antonio Dates, both combat trafficking in persons noncommissioned officers assigned to the Regional Contracting Center - Kuwait, 408th Contracting Support Brigade, lead the question and answer session near the end of the third annual Combating Trafficking in Persons forum at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 16, 2019. The brigade provides operational contracting support to U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) by preparing and coordinating support plans, providing oversight, assessment, policy and acquisition authority to assigned contingency contracting organizations and contract assets. These types of forums show that USARCENT builds cohesion and assures allies and partners of its shared vision and unity of purpose of stability in its areas of operations.
2019 Best Cyber Warrior Competition
May 24, 2019
Soldiers from Task Force Spartan, Team Istari, pose for a photo after finishing third overall at the 2019 Best Cyber Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 16, 2019. The Best Cyber Warrior Competition is an annual event designed to increase the culture of cybersecurity awareness and understanding at all echelons, reduce risk, and protect Army, Department of Defense, and personal networks through hosting an interactive learning experience in both a fun and competitive environment.
Medical Logistics: Sustaining the Force
May 23, 2019
Capt. Karl Jones, 184th Sustainment Command, checks medical supplies at a warehouse at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 15, 2019.