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Generations of Service
October 22, 2018 — For decades, members of Lt. Col. Daniel Rempfer's family have served in different branches of the military, working in a multitude of jobs and places all over the world. With USARCENT's 100th birthday approaching, he realized he had a unique connection to the organization through his great-uncle, Pfc. Harry Rempfer... MORE

Young-at-heart linguist, 82, completes 28-mile "March For The Fallen"
October 16, 2018 — When service members and civilians signed up for the Oct. 6 March For The Fallen – a 28-mile ruck march hosted by 28th Infantry Division/Task Force Spartan Soldiers training in Jordan – they had to indicate an age group. Of the more than 100 registrants, only a dozen marked the “45+” category. For one marcher, the plus symbol represented nearly four decades... MORE

Abdul Wahid al Rubaye (left), 82, crests a hill at sunrise during the March For The Fallen-Jordan event Oct. 6, 2018. Rubaye, the oldest participant, is walking next to Spc. Yaritza Soto, 22, the youngest participant. Rubaye is a linguist who works with U.S. medics at the Joint Training Center and Soto is with Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division.

Task Force Spartan service members march for the fallen in Jordan
October 9, 2018 — Task Force Spartan service members training in Jordan honored the sacrifice of fallen comrades through a recent endurance ruck march mirroring the 28th Infantry Division’s annual trek in Pennsylvania... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Brown (right) and Spc. Larissa Lopez, both with the 335th Signal Command (Theater), U.S. Army Reserve, weigh the rucksack belonging to Sgt. Brenda Sant’Ana (center), with the 151st Regional Support Group, Massachusetts Army National Guard. Competitors in the March For The Fallen–Jordan attempted to cover 28 miles in less than 11 hours while carrying 35 pounds. Marchers stepped off at 5 a.m. after event registration and a brief memorial ceremony.

The Family that Serves Together
October 7, 2018 — The recently deployed U.S. Army Reserve 452nd Combat Support Hospital out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has brought an unusual duo with them; a mother and daughter serving together in the same unit. ... MORE

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.

USARCENT honors Fallen
August 6, 2018 — It has been said that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another. U.S. Army Central Soldiers, civilians, friends, family members and community leaders gathered in the hall of flags at Patton Hall to pay tribute to the brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our great nation... MORE