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Engineers compete in Iron Ram 2018
January 5, 2018 — Soldiers from the 40th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armor Division, competed in Iron Ram 2018, an annual battalion-level exercise testing physical fitness and proficiency in Soldier skills, Jan. 5, 2018, Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait. Iron Ram consists of a World War II-style physical training test followed by functional training stations focusing on basic Soldier skills... MORE

Two Soldiers putting on their rucksacks.

Veterinary Soldiers in Kuwait visit Local Falconer
January 4, 2018 — The Area Support Group- Kuwait Veterinarian Branch Chief and medical Soldiers visited Kuwait falconers to learn about the culture of Kuwait’s falcon tradition, Jan. 04, 2018. Captain Jennifer Lefors, Veterinarian Branch Chief, said, “One of the things I am really interested in is animal behavior and training.”... MORE

Man holding a falcon about to take flight.

Soldiers respond to mock attack
December 19, 2017 — Soldiers and first responders with Area Support Group - Kuwait responded to a mock base attack at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 19, 2017, in a test of the base’s readiness... MORE

First responders load a mock patient into a vehicle.

Professional organizations promote consistent growth and modernization
December 15, 2017 — The Palmetto Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, a non-profit organization that links military members worldwide with civilian counterparts in the private industry, recognized Sgt. VonAaron Green, USARCENT communications NCO Dec. 4 with a one-year membership... MORE

Four Soldiers and one civilian pose for photo with certificate.

Financial Managers meet to discuss financial readiness
December 8, 2017 — Military finance professionals met for the Financial Management and Comptroller Forum December 4-7 on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar. The four-day forum was held to bring financial managers from across the Central Command area of responsibility together and teach best practices in finance operations... MORE

Divers Support the Mosul Dam and Local Iraqi Government
December 6, 2017 — Soldiers of the 569th Engineer Dive Detachment executed a reconnaissance exercise at the Mosul Dam in support of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve from Nov. 23, 2017 to Dec. 6, 2017... MORE

Operation Proper Exit incorporates Gold Star Family members
December 5, 2017 — Operation Proper Exit is an initiative launched in 2009 for wounded warfighters to return to theater as part of their personal recovery and to meet with currently deployed service members. OPE now includes Gold Star Family members in addition to wounded warriors... MORE

Soldier looks out window of a helicopter.

NCODP sheds light on TAGD innovations
December 1, 2017 — Noncommissioned officers from the Active and Reserve components of the Army met with the Adjutant General Directorate Sergeant Major, Dec. 1 at the Zone 1 Chapel in support of the Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Development Program. The meeting focused on the how TAGD functioned as well as changes to programs throughout it, said Sgt. Maj. Ray Rodriguez, TAGD Sergeant Major... MORE

The 61st Adjutant General of the Army visits Camp Arifjan
December 1, 2017 — The 61st Adjutant General of the Army, Brig. Gen. Robert W. Bennett Jr., and the Adjutant General Directorate Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Rodriguez, visited the human resources companies of U.S. Army Central, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 01, 2017... MORE

Two soldiers looking at computer screen.

U.S., allied soldiers strive for German readiness award
December 1, 2017 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army and other NATO countries rucked, shot, swam, and ran their way to success during a Nov. 14 – 26 challenge to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring, Kuwait... MORE

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