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U.S. Army, Kuwait Land Forces Signal Soldiers Conduct Joint Training
July 16, 2019 — U.S. Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and Kuwait Land Forces Soldiers worked together on radio retransmission over the course of three weeks, further developing their signal skill sets and building upon an ongoing U.S.-Kuwaiti partnership... MORE

Spc. Brennan, a signal Soldier with 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, works to install a quick erect antenna mast (QEAM) during a radio retransmission (RETRANS) training validation event outside of Camp Buehring, Kuwait Wednesday, July 10. RETRANS teams trained for several weeks leading up to the validation exercise.

38th ID assumes authority of Task Force Spartan in the Middle East
July 16, 2019 — Soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division assumed authority of U.S. Army Central Command's Task Force Spartan during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. More than 600 National Guardsmen with the 38th deployed to the Middle East in July to helm the task force that's in charge of more than 10,000 U.S. service members in the gulf region... MORE

Major Gen. Gordon Ellis, left, commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Shetler, senior enlisted leader, 38th Infantry Division, Indiana Army National Guard, uncase the division colors to symbolize the transfer of authority as the Task Force Spartan division headquarters element during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 15, 2019. Task Force Spartan serves to increase military readiness and capability in order to maintain regional stability and expand regional partnerships in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.

Multi-component soldiers unite, deliver aviation excellence
July 8, 2019 — Soldiers from the National Guard and Army Reserve, united under Company D, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment, rely on professionalism and teamwork to deliver aviation excellence for Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve... MORE

Sgt. Johnathan Kessel, an aviation component repairer (right) and Spc. James Chaffins, an aviation electrician both with the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, currently assigned to D Company, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment, 244th Combat Aviation Brigade, troubleshoot a suspected malfunctioning UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter warning light, June 26, 2019, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

Grappling with Allies
June 28, 2019 — U.S. Army Sgt. Linsey Williams, a public affairs specialist with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, got her first taste of grappling in the basic combatives course during her initial entry training with the U.S. Army in 2011... MORE

Sergeant. Linsey William, a public affairs specialist with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, poses for a photo June 28, 2019, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. William teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club on her off time while stationed in Kuwait.

Minnesota Guard partners with Kuwaiti Counterparts for Exercise
June 10, 2019 — Soldiers of Task Force Spartan gathered at the Kuwait Special Forces Training Center with counterparts from the Kuwait Ministry of Interior and Kuwait National Guard on May 2 for Al Watan One, a joint terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) exercise... MORE

Members of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior’s Special Weapons and Tactics team prepare to breach a building while pulling security on May 2, 2019, during a joint exercise with a simulated terrorist, explosive ordnance, and chemical situation at the Kuwait Special Forces Training Center. The exercise was crafted to build a shared understanding of Kuwait Civil Authorities and U.S. forces procedures while reacting to any disaster, natural and manmade alike.

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Changes Command
June 10, 2019 — Nearly two years after assuming command of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division in Cincu, Romania during a brigade rotation in Europe, Col. Michael J. Simmering relinquished command of the brigade to Col. Grant S. Fawcett in a change of command ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on Saturday, June 8, 2019, as the brigade supports Operation Spartan Shield... MORE

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. Brian D. Haydt prepares to pass the brigade colors to outgoing commander Col. Michael J. Simmering one last time as a symbol of the passing of leadership during a change of command ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Simmering relinquished command to incoming commander Col. Grant S. Fawcett.

3rd ABCT Hosts Expert Infantryman Badge Testing in Kuwait
June 4, 2019 — While on rotation in support of Operation Spartan Shield, the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division hosted Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) testing, inviting infantry Soldiers deployed across the U.S. Central Command area of operations to train and compete for their badge... MORE

Staff Sgt. Stephen Frazier, an infantryman in 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is pinned with an Expert Infantryman Badge during a ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Frazier and 60 other infantry Soldiers deployed throughout the U.S. Army Central area of operations earned their EIB after completing a week of thorough testing with 3rd ABCT at Camp Buehring.

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Supports SHARP Program Overseas
May 28, 2019 — Three months into their deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division SHARP program is active as ever in training Soldiers and promoting resources to handle cases of sexual harassment and assault... MORE

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 — With the sweltering heat of Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, topping more than 111 degrees Fahrenheit, volunteers for Serving Our Troops armed themselves with spatulas and aprons as they drop the first steaks on the grill on May 25, 2019. The Twin-Cities based organization made the trek to the Middle East with more than 40 volunteers to serve freshly grilled steaks to the more than 600 Soldiers deployed with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division... MORE

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.

2019 Best Cyber Warrior Competition
May 24, 2019 — Moving forward and adding others into the mix was the focus for the 2019 Best Cyber Warrior Competition as teams from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy as well as our partner nations gathered at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 14 to 16... MORE

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.

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