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The 20th Medical Group: The Gateway to Resiliency
June 10, 2024 — My life was saved by an Airman, not in combat or training, but at the 20th Medical Group (20th MDG) while stationed here at Shaw Air Force Base. If it were not for the time, care, and resources that my therapist provided me, I would not be here today. As an officer with more than 20 years on active-duty, including multiple combat tours, I have observed and supported subordinates, peers, and senior leaders in multiple instances where treatment was needed and facilitated by teams of professionals, including the team at the 20th MDG Mental Health Clinic. After my suicide attempt in January 2023, I took it upon myself to seek help and use what I have learned to help my team. I am eternally grateful for the dedication, expertise, and care these teams provide. My hope is that someone reading this article understands that it is possible to get help for themselves or a friend/loved one... MORE

U.S. Navy Sailor – Feeding Sailors to support Gaza Humanitarian Aid Mission
June 1, 2024 — Since age 13, Petty Officer 3rd Class Krystina Sosa, had the dream of joining the U.S. Navy to make her family proud and be able to further provide for them. A Kissimmee, Fl. Native, Sosa graduated from Harmony High School in 2023 and was assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1. She quickly advanced to Culinary Specialist 3rd Class and immediately deployed on a high-profile mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza... MORE

U.S. Army Watercraft Operator: Supporting JLOTS Humanitarian Aid Mission
June 1, 2024 — U.S. Army Spc. Briar Chasteen, a watercraft operator assigned to the 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), supports Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) humanitarian aid operations as a leading seaman and Kalmar RT-240 operator... MORE

U.S. Army Divers: Supporting JLOTS Mission off Gaza coast
June 1, 2024 — MEDITERRANEAN SEA - U.S. Army diver, Spc. Connor Schloesser, assigned to the 86th Engineer Dive Detachment, 20th Engineer Brigade, stands as a beacon of resilience and compassion during ARCENT’s Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore mission to deliver humanitarian aid. Amidst a constantly evolving environment, he immerses himself in treacherous depths, driven by an unwavering commitment to bring relief and aid to those who need it most... MORE

U.S. Army Infantryman: Honoring Tradition and Service with a Flag during Historic JLOTS Mission off Gaza coast
June 1, 2024 — MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Staff Sgt. Corey Bond, a dedicated, loving family man and proud American Soldier. A Soldier that not only salutes the flag, but one who brings a genuine, American-made flag everywhere he goes during the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) humanitarian aid mission... MORE

U.S. Army Watercraft Operator: Supporting JLOTS mission off Gaza coast
June 1, 2024 — ISRAEL- Growing up in the coastal town of Holland, Massachusetts, 25-year-old Sgt. Hagan Schutz always had a love for water. His childhood home was walking distance from a lake and his family would frequently visit the beach. While his decision to join the U.S. Army shocked his family, his career path as a coxswain, piloting a vessel and spending countless hours on the water, seemed like a fitting voyage... MORE

USARCENT’s retention team ranked top performing for Fiscal Year 2023
March 8, 2024 — U.S. Army Central’s Retention Team received the Department of the Army Retention Excellence Award at the Headquarters Department of the Army Steering Group meeting held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, V.A., Jan. 10, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army Central’s retention team receives numerous awards during the Career Counselor of the Year Award Ceremony at Patton Hall

USARCENT Soldiers bring Army life to middle school students
March 8, 2024 — U.S. Army Central Soldiers introduced a M984A4 HEMTT Wrecker to Chestnut Oaks Middle School students during Career Day, Dec. 8, 2023. ... MORE

A U.S. Army Central Soldier participates in a foot race with a middle school student during Career Day at Chestnut Oaks Middle School, Sumter

ARCENT visits Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences
March 8, 2024 — A delegation from U.S. Army Central visited Clemson University’s Army ROTC program and the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences Nov 17, 2023, in Clemson, S.C... MORE

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Mann, a professor of management at Clemson and leader of the "Clemson Corps", gives the delegation a history tour of Bowman Field and Tillman Hall from the Military Heritage Plaza on campus.

Press Release: Death of a U.S. Army Central Soldier
February 12, 2024 — A U.S. Army Central Soldier died during a non-combat related incident at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 11. ... MORE

CENTCOM Statement on Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel
October 7, 2023 — USCENTCOM is closely tracking the situation surrounding the appalling terrorist attack by Hamas against the people of Israel... MORE

Father Daughter Duo Share Inspiration to Serve
August 31, 2023 — Parents serving with their children in the military is very rare. But that’s just what happened when Col. Johannes Castro, the commander of the 4th Battlefield Coordination Detachment, received news that he would be serving jointly with his daughter at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., after assuming command on June 21, 2023... MORE

Col. Johannes Castro, the commander of the 4th Battlefield Coordination Detachment, Capt. Melissa Castro, an air battle manager assigned to 609th Air Operations Center

ARCENT Initiates Partnership in Education Program with the Sumter Community
August 29, 2023 — U.S. Army Central enhanced its community outreach efforts in the Sumter, SC area through a new program called Partnership in Education, or PIE... MORE

USARCENT and IDF tour the U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership
June 27, 2023 — U.S. Army Central hosted Israel Defense Force religious leaders on a visit to the U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership in an effort to strengthen their partnership and expand the opportunities for future combined education... MORE

U.S. Army Central stands with Israel Defense Force leaders and the U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership

USARCENT recognizes Sergeants Major from Jordan and UAE for induction into the International Military Student Hall of Fame
June 20, 2023 — FORT BLISS, Tx. -- The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy recently recognized six international graduates of the Sergeants Majors Academy by inducting them into the International Military Student Hall of Fame... MORE

Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters and Command Sgt. Maj. J Garza meet with class 73 and 74 of the international student program at the NCO Center of Excellence

U.S. President recognizes USARCENT Command Historian for volunteer service
June 13, 2023 — Michael Clauss, U.S. Army Central Command Historian, received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteer service in a ceremony in Patton Hall at Shaw Air Force Base 31 May, 2023... MORE

(right)Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, U.S. Army Central commanding general, and (left)Command Sgt. Maj. J Garza, USARCENT senior enlisted leader, present (center) Mr. Michael Clauss, USARCENT's historian

1TSC provides logistics support to Juniper Caracal 2023
June 8, 2023 — U.S. Army sustainers with the 1st Theater Sustainment Command’s Operational Command Post provided logistics support to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during the bilateral military exercise held between the U.S. and Israel militaries known as Juniper Caracal 2023, held in May 2023... MORE

USARCENT honors partner legal professional graduates
June 8, 2023 — Two international military legal professionals from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility recently graduated from the 71st Judge Advocate Officer Graduate Course at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School on June 1, 2023... MORE

Maj. Gen. Joe Berger, U.S. Army deputy judge advocate general, presents Lt. Col. Mohammed Hussein Agele, Iraqi Armed Forces, with his diploma during his graduation ceremony from the 71st Judge Advocate Graduate Course at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, in Charlottesville, V.A., June 1, 2023. Agele received an education on various subjects including human rights. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Egypt Johnson)

Press Release: Death of a U.S. Army Central Soldier
May 25, 2023 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – A U.S. Army Central Soldier died during a noncombat related vehicle accident at Udairi Range, Kuwait, May 25... MORE

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – A U.S. Army Central Soldier died during a noncombat related vehicle accident at Udairi Range, Kuwait, May 25.

Press Release: Death of a U.S. Army Central Soldier
March 23, 2023 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – A U.S. Army Central Soldier died during an off-post incident Tuesday, Mar. 21... MORE

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – A U.S. Army Central Soldier died during an off-post incident Tuesday, Mar. 21.

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