1 00:00:00,179 --> 00:00:02,481 - Hi, I'm Lieutenant General Mike Garrett, 2 00:00:02,481 --> 00:00:04,659 commanding general, United States Army Central. 3 00:00:04,659 --> 00:00:06,917 - And I'm Command Sergeant Major Eric Dostie. 4 00:00:06,917 --> 00:00:09,635 - On November 7th, U.S. Army Central is celebrating 5 00:00:09,635 --> 00:00:11,039 our 99th birthday. 6 00:00:11,039 --> 00:00:15,206 - Which kicks off the 365-day countdown to our centennial. 7 00:00:15,246 --> 00:00:17,670 - Our motto, 'Tertia Semper Prima,' 8 00:00:17,670 --> 00:00:20,337 stands for 'Third Always First.' 9 00:00:20,418 --> 00:00:23,486 - For 99 years and counting, U.S. Army Central has remained 10 00:00:23,486 --> 00:00:25,595 constantly ready to defeat emerging threats 11 00:00:25,595 --> 00:00:29,087 and protect U.S. interests around the globe. 12 00:00:29,087 --> 00:00:32,978 - Our centennial will mark a century of constant readiness. 13 00:00:32,978 --> 00:00:35,225 - In honor of our centennial, we're relaunching our website 14 00:00:35,225 --> 00:00:37,746 on the 7th, and announcing more events and promotions 15 00:00:37,746 --> 00:00:39,411 throughout the year. 16 00:00:39,411 --> 00:00:41,287 - If you've been assigned to U.S. Army Central 17 00:00:41,287 --> 00:00:44,546 or Third Army over the years, in combat or peacetime, 18 00:00:44,546 --> 00:00:47,467 you have been a significant part of our legacy. 19 00:00:47,467 --> 00:00:48,725 - If you served on a mission 20 00:00:48,725 --> 00:00:50,588 in the U.S. Army Central Theater, 21 00:00:50,588 --> 00:00:53,509 you've helped us to achieve excellence and victory. 22 00:00:53,509 --> 00:00:55,501 - I am extremely proud of your contributions 23 00:00:55,501 --> 00:00:58,565 to strengthen our army, stabilize the region 24 00:00:58,565 --> 00:01:00,118 and defend our nation. 25 00:01:00,118 --> 00:01:02,857 - Join us in wishing all of U.S. Army Central 26 00:01:02,857 --> 00:01:03,908 a happy birthday. 27 00:01:03,908 --> 00:01:05,732 - Third Always First.