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Deck Landing Qualifications in the Arabian Gulf
June 4, 2019
A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment during deck landing qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), May 22, 2019 in the Arabian Gulf. The Gonzalez deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to strengthen security and stability of the region. Deck landing qualifications increase interoperability between U.S Army and Navy personnel.

Preaching From Afar
June 3, 2019
The 184th Sustainment Command's unit ministry team brings religious services to warfighters near and far using video teleconference technology during a service at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 26, 2019.

1972d COSC: Forging Iron Teams
May 29, 2019
1972d COSC: Forging Iron Teams

Serving Our Troops Visits Kuwait
May 25, 2019
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.

408th Contracting Support Brigade Hosts Annual Combating Trafficking in Persons Forum
May 25, 2019
Army Staff Sgt. Marvin Hopkins, left, and Staff Sgt. Antonio Dates, both combat trafficking in persons noncommissioned officers assigned to the Regional Contracting Center - Kuwait, 408th Contracting Support Brigade, lead the question and answer session near the end of the third annual Combating Trafficking in Persons forum at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 16, 2019. The brigade provides operational contracting support to U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) by preparing and coordinating support plans, providing oversight, assessment, policy and acquisition authority to assigned contingency contracting organizations and contract assets. These types of forums show that USARCENT builds cohesion and assures allies and partners of its shared vision and unity of purpose of stability in its areas of operations.

2019 Best Cyber Warrior Competition
May 24, 2019
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.

A View from the Top: Best Cyber Warrior 2019
May 21, 2019
Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl Lyon, U.S. Army Cyber Command senior enlisted leader, observes as Staff Sgt. Sir Addison, network management NCO-in-charge for the Regional Cyber Center-Southwest Asia (RCC-SWA), assembles and operates a radio as part of the U.S. Army Central  2019 Best Cyber Warrior Competition, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 14, 2019 .  The three-day, joint, multinational competition, highlighted the readiness and teamwork of the forces defending the U.S. in the cyber domain.

U.S. Army physical therapist teaches running technique to Kuwait National Guard
May 13, 2019
U.S. Army Capt. Anthony Williams, a physical therapist with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, demonstrates heel-strike running while presenting a lecture on proper running technique at the Kuwait National Guard headquarters on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Williams was invited to share a running seminar that he regularly conducts with U.S. Soldiers with soldiers, new recruits, and trainers in the Kuwait National Guard.

Service Members Offered Behavioral Health Services on Camp Arifjan
May 10, 2019
Army Spc. Kadeem Worley, left, assigned to the 502nd Human Resources Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, receives information on behavioral health from Capt. Tiffany Taylor, a behavioral health officer assigned to the 300th Special Troops Battalion, 300th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, at the safety rodeo hosted by the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 300th STB on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 7, 2019. This event serves to educate Soldiers on how to minimize and prevent accidents or injuries and to increase safety awareness.

US, Kuwaiti Land Forces Conduct Joint Medical Training at Camp Buehring
May 10, 2019
Spc. Jay Choi, left, a medic with the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, works with soldiers from the Kuwaiti Land Forces 11th Engineer Battalion to conduct medical training at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on April 3, 2019. Choi said he enjoyed working with the KLF Soldiers on developing basic combat lifesaver skills and getting the opportunity to see how other forces are trained.