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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

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

Israeli Defense Forces host welcome brief to 1st Theater Sustainment Command

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. Chen Shmallo-Mantzur, Israel Defense Forces, delivers a speech during her 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. Shmallo-Mantzur spoke frankly regarding some of her challenges, such as learning the distinct differences between U.S. military justice and the justice system of her respective country. (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