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Sergeant Audie Murphy Award Presentation Ceremony
July 10, 2018 — The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club recognizes NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO Corps and a combat ready Army. Two new members were accepted into the ranks of the SAMC, during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan on July 7, 2018... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Castaneda, a platoon sergeant with the 202nd Military Police Company attached to U.S. Army Central Personnel Security Detail as the noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Jonah Even, a maintenance management noncommissioned officer assigned to the 401st Army Field Support Battalion-Qatar, recite the creed of the noncommissioned officer at the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club induction ceremony held at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 7, 2018. Castaneda and Even exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development, and welfare of Soldiers and their families.

U.S., Kuwaiti soldiers continue chemical weapons response training
July 7, 2018 — U.S. and Kuwaiti soldiers sharpened their chemical and biological weapons defense skills during a recent training that focused on decontaminating and caring for casualties of a weapons of mass destruction event... MORE

Capt. Abdul-Aziz Hamad Al-Muteri (left), with the Kuwait Minister of Defense Weapons of Mass Destruction Defense Directorate and Lt. Col. Dr. Donald Kimbler (right), deputy chief, Chemical Casualty Care Division, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) test a simulated casualty for exposure to nerve agent during a training event June 27, 2018.

USARCENT Holds First Cyber Stand-down
July 3, 2018 — U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), G-6 (Office of the Chief Information Officer) held its first Cyber Stand-down at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 25 through June 29, to increase cyber awareness and reinforce best practices among personnel while using the computer network... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eddie Diaz, Deputy ARCENT G-6, addresses the audience on the individual responsibilities of maintaining cyber security.

155th ABCT Draws Army Prepositioned Stock
July 3, 2018 — When Soldiers deploy there are several preparations that are essential in ensuring a successful transition. For the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team this means drawing equipment from the Army Prepositioned Stock located nearby... MORE

Soldiers with 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team draws equipment from the Army preposition stock located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. APS is a program that consists of prepositioned sets of equipment in different places in the world so military units can fall-in on what they need to help speed response time for a deploying unit and save on cost.

Area Support Group-Kuwait Changes Command
July 3, 2018 — Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, deputy commanding general, of U.S. Army Central presided over a Change of Command ceremony for Area Support Group - Kuwait from Col. Steven R. Berger to Col. Shannon E. Nielsen at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on July 2, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, deputy commanding general, of US Army Central presided over a Change of Command ceremony for Area Support Group - Kuwait from Col. Steven R. Berger to Col. Shannon E. Nielsen at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on July 2, 2018.

USARCENT awards 2018 Best Warrior titles
July 2, 2018 — The U.S. Army Central Soldiers Best Warrior Competition is an annual event overseen by USARCENT and subordinate units as a means of identifying and recognizing soldiers who demonstrate a commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents an award to Spc. Jacob T. Randall, the enlisted Soldier winner of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. The purpose of the Best Warrior Competition is to promote morale, improve cohesion between units and reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the Army profession.

Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion
July 2, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility completed the third and final day of the Best Warrior Competition, June 30, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion among Soldiers, and reinforces the importance of individual excellence... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents a certificate of appreciation to Spc. Emma L. Gebrosky, a competitor in USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. Each competitor received a certificate in recognition of their dedication and hard work throughout the three days of the competition.

Best Warrior Competition Continues with Physical Challenges
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Central Soldiers traveled to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, for the third day of the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior Competition, June 29, 2018. The day's events spanned 17 hours and started with a timed run through a grueling obstacle course and ended with a night land navigation course... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Dillon, a military policeman assigned to the 202nd Military Police Company, attached to U.S. Army Central, plots his points for the land navigation event during U.S. Army Central's 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Forward Operating Base Gerber, Kuwait, June 29, 2018. To be capable in a rapidly changing battlefield, Soldiers must be mentally sharp and able to think quickly.

Army Contracting Leaders Change Command
June 29, 2018 — Soldiers of the 408th Contracting Support Brigade said farewell to their commander and welcomed a new colonel during a change-of-command ceremony June 22. The 408th CSB is operationally aligned with USARCENT and maintains operations at Shaw AFB, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and Camp as Sayliyah, Qatar... MORE

Col. Kim M. Thomas (background), outgoing commander of the 408th Contracting Support Brigade, Brig. Gen. Paul H. Pardew (center), commanding general, U.S. Army Contracting Command, and Col. Ralph T. Borja, incoming commander of the 408th CSB, stand at attention during the 408th’s change-of-command ceremony at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 22, 2018.

Day One of Best Warrior Competition tests physical, mental readiness
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility, begin the 2018 Best Warrior Competition events, June 28, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Day one included the Army Physical Fitness Test, 100-meter swim, five lanes of warrior skills testing, and a 6-mile ruck march... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Julio Tepehua-Tello, a culinary specialist assigned to the 665th Engineer Utilities Detachment, U.S. Army Central, surfaces to breathe during the 100-meter swim event of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. Events like the 100-meter swim are a valuable training opportunity for Soldiers to experience challenges outside of what they normally face.

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