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Exercise Eastern Action 19 kicks off in Qatar
November 10, 2018 — Qatari and U.S. Army Central forces launched into Exercise Eastern Action 19 with the opening ceremony on Nov. 4, 2018. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 198th Armor Regiment, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Spartan, and Qatari Emiri Land Forces, combined for the ceremony and will join forces the Command Post and Field Training Exercises... MORE

U.S. and Qatari military forces participate the opening ceremony of Exercise Eastern Action 2019, Nov. 4, 2018. Eastern Action is a U.S. Army Central led exercise conducted between U.S. and Qatari military forces to enhance interoperability and demonstrate our commitment to long-term stability in the region.

Dawn of the USARCENTury
November 9, 2018 — Since its creation, Third Army, now U.S. Army Central, has forged a legacy of excellence through the hard work, valor and sacrifices of its Soldiers. That legacy was displayed at the USARCENT Centennial celebration held at Patton Hall, November 7... MORE

Two special guests the U.S. Army Central centennial celebration held at Patton Hall, November 7, were Mr. Gerald White (left) and Mr. Vernon Brantley (right). Both served as part of Third Army during the World War II Battle of the Bulge.

USARCENT Powers Up with Renewable Energy
October 30, 2018 — Army is continually improving energy resilience and observes Energy Action Month every October to highlight various energy-related projects that secure reliable access to energy, water, and land resources that enable mission readiness. U.S. Army Central's Operational Energy Program focuses on the energy required to train, move and sustain Soldiers and weapon platforms for military operations... MORE

A Solar Light Tower harnesses the power of sunlight and wind throughout the day to power a streetlight at night at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Oct. 23, 2018. Towers like this one all over Camp Arifjan provide service members with ample lighting at night to walk, exercise, or work safely at any hour, while utilizing renewable energy.

Wisconsin Army National Guard team partners with Jordan Armed Forces
October 24, 2018 — The 157th Military Engagement Team, Wisconsin National Guard, is stationed throughout the Middle East and works extensively with partner nation militaries like the Jordan Armed Forces to foster interoperability and sustain open lines of communication... MORE

Members of the 157th Military Engagement Team, Wisconsin National Guard, listen attentively to Jordanian Armed Forces WO1 Khaled Al-Samama'h, lead mobile training team instructor, teach a combat life-save course to junior Jordanian Armed Forces, Oct. 7, 18, near Amman, Jordan. Engagements such as these allow collaboration between partner nations to maintain and build positive working relationships.

Generations of Service
October 22, 2018 — For decades, members of Lt. Col. Daniel Rempfer's family have served in different branches of the military, working in a multitude of jobs and places all over the world. With USARCENT's 100th birthday approaching, he realized he had a unique connection to the organization through his great-uncle, Pfc. Harry Rempfer... MORE

Emirati Land Forces Commander inducted to U.S. Army CGSC International Hall of Fame
October 17, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Saleh al Ameri, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces became the first UAE officer inducted into the the Command and General Staff College's International Hall of Fame at the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth on Oct. 4... MORE

Young-at-heart linguist, 82, completes 28-mile "March For The Fallen"
October 16, 2018 — When service members and civilians signed up for the Oct. 6 March For The Fallen – a 28-mile ruck march hosted by 28th Infantry Division/Task Force Spartan Soldiers training in Jordan – they had to indicate an age group. Of the more than 100 registrants, only a dozen marked the “45+” category. For one marcher, the plus symbol represented nearly four decades... MORE

Sgt. Timothy James (left) high fives 82-year-old linguist Abdul Wahid al Rubaye as he completes the 28-mile March For The Fallen-Jordan event Oct. 6, 2018. Rubaye, the oldest participant, posted a time of 10 hours and 19 minutes. James, a medic with 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, California National Guard, walked the last 11 miles with Rubaye as a safety precaution.

Joint Training Center expansion in Jordan enhances interoperability
October 13, 2018 — U.S. service members training in Jordan had the opportunity to participate in an Oct. 10 dedication ceremony for an expansion of the Jordan Armed Forces Joint Training Center. The new JTC wing provides service members a modern facility as the U.S. military and the Jordan Armed Forces continue to enhance interoperability by pursuing training opportunities together... MORE

Jordan Armed Forces soldiers and U.S. military service members salute during the playing of the U.S. and Jordanian national anthems during a dedication ceremony for an expansion of the Jordan Armed Forces Joint Training Center Oct. 10, 2018. The new JTC wing provides U.S. service members a modern facility as U.S. forces and the Jordan Armed Forces continue to enhance interoperability by pursuing training opportunities together.

Camp As-Sayliyah Hosts Army Ten-Miler Shadow Run
October 11, 2018 — While the Army Ten-Miler is an annual event partaken by many service members throughout the world, it is an especially unique experience in the middle of the desert at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from 12th Missile Defense Battery carry their unit guidon at the Army Ten-Miler at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, October 7, 2018. Unit pride and team comradery were apparent themes throughout the race.

Task Force Spartan service members march for the fallen in Jordan
October 9, 2018 — Task Force Spartan service members training in Jordan honored the sacrifice of fallen comrades through a recent endurance ruck march mirroring the 28th Infantry Division’s annual trek in Pennsylvania... MORE

Spc. Mauro Guzman (right) and Sgt. Levi Kassiano, both with Alpha Company, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment; and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Campagna, with 157 Military Engagement Team, make their way up a steep grade during the March For The Fallen shadow event Oct. 6, 2018. The 28-mile March For The Fallen ruck march originated in Pennsylvania seven years ago with the 28th Infantry Division.

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