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In Kuwait, a father and son reflect on their service
September 10, 2018 — One of the greatest assets available to the U.S. Army are families with a strong legacy of service in the military. U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Paille, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, attached to Task Force 22, is a Soldier from a long line of service in his family... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Paille, middle, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, attached to Task Force 22, leads his father, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andre Paille, a project manager with the 214th Engineering Installation Squadron, Louisiana Air National Guard, attached to U.S. Air Force Central, left, and his former college classmate, U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Booth, commander of the 220th Public Affairs Detachment, attached to U.S. Army Central, on a tour of the airfield where he works at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Sept. 1, 2018. One of the greatest assets available to the Army are Soldiers and their families who continue a rich tradition of military service.

Patriot missile maintainers keep air defense artillery systems mission-ready
September 6, 2018 — While deployed to Southwest Asia, the maintenance team of Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade diligently safeguards the operational readiness of the combat force in its area of operation... MORE

Pvt. Jensen Clement (left) and Pvt. Kael Friday conduct equipment services July 6, 2018 during Patriot Maintenance Sustainment Program (PMSP) operations.

74th Engineer Dive Detachment Hosts the First Diver Fitness Challenge
September 4, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers stationed across Kuwait came together at Kuwait Naval Base to participate in the first Diver Fitness Challenge hosted by the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment. Dozens of competitors raced between stations with different challenging exercises meant to test their physical capabilities... MORE

A team of U.S. Army Soldiers carry a Zodiac rigid inflatable boat during one of the events of the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment's Diver Fitness Challenge at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, Aug. 31, 2018. The events of the Diver Fitness Challenge are not exercises typically done by Soldiers in the U.S. Army, so they provide a unique opportunity for Soldiers to increase their capabilities by trying new challenges.

Camp As-Sayliyah Celebrates Women’s Equality with Sisters in Arms Event
August 30, 2018 — Camp As-Sayliyah embraced the themes of female empowerment, equality and commitment to military service and paid tribute to Women’s Equality Day by hosting a Sisters in Arms circuit training event on August 23, 2018... MORE

Two Soldiers share a smile during a squat exercise at the Sisters in Arms circuit training event at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, August 23, 2018. Each participant had a battle buddy to encourage him/her during the exercises.

Divers Conduct Bathymetric Surveys in the UAE
August 30, 2018 — Hydrographic capabilities employed by U.S. Army divers present an accurate depiction of the ocean floor for use by port officials as well as military and civilian vessel navigation. Soldiers of the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment conducted forward observation and reconnaissance on multiple locations in the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming Logistics Over the Shore missions... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Brown and U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Nygaard, 2nd class divers assigned to the 74th Dive Detachment, begin a roving survey during the high tide near Abu Dhabi, Aug. 4, 2018. The Soldiers surveyed over 90,000 meters of water per site.

USARCENT Mail Clerk will Make Your Day
August 29, 2018 — Soldiers in the U.S. Army join the military for a variety of reasons. Many join to express their patriotism or view service as a civic duty, but Spc. James Day will be the first to admit he joined for a more pragmatic reason... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. James Day, a human resources specialist with the 151st Regional Support Group, Massachusetts Army National Guard, attached to U.S. Army Central, brings packages into the USARCENT mail room to be sorted into groups for each unit and section attached to USARCENT at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Aug. 20, 2018. Consistent mail delivery in a deployed environment is a critical capability for overseas units.

Task Force Voodoo transfers authority to Task Force Talon
August 28, 2018 — U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Cleighton and Command Sgt. Major Cynthia Carlino passed the torch to 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Commander Lt. Col. Todd Loughney and Sgt. Maj. Darrian Campbell during a transfer of authority ceremony Aug. 28, 2018 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait... MORE

The 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Cleighton and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Carlino ceremonially case the Battalion Colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Aug. 28 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The ceremony signified the successful completion of a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Soldiers, Kuwaiti athletes team-up for Special Olympics
August 27, 2018 — Soldiers and special needs athletes joined together to play basketball, soccer, table tennis, tug-of-war, and foosball as part of a Special Olympics event at Aridiyah Youth Center, Kuwait on Aug. 14, 2018... MORE

Task Force Spartan Soldiers athletes with the Special Olympics-Kuwait join each other for a final photo after the last event during the sports night at Aridiyah Youth Center, Kuwait. Even though only one of the two teams won, every participant was awarded a medal for hard-work and performance.

For Two Kentucky National Guardsmen, Service is the Family Business
August 27, 2018 — The Parker brothers are members of the 613th Engineering Facilities Detachment headquartered in Springfield, Kentucky. While deployed the two are tapping into their civilian engineering backgrounds to make contracts a little tighter, and things a little better for service members in Kuwait... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. William Parker and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Parker, activated members of the Kentucky Army National Guard 613th Engineering Facilities Detachment, serve as contract officer representatives for Area Support Group-Kuwait Directorate of Public Works at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, August 6, 2018. The Army’s greatest asset is the best people our Nation has to offer.

Air Defense Artillery Soldiers keep Patriot Missiles going
August 24, 2018 — The Patriot missile system has been used in theater since 1991 to defend the United States military and its allies against enemy missile attacks. The members of the ADA unit operate and maintain Patriot missiles and their launching stations within the Central Command area of responsibility... MORE

Members of Delta Battery of the 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, based out of Fort Bliss, Texas, move the patriot missile launching station during their master gunnery certification, Aug. 11-12.

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