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U.S. Army Central Joins 80th Anniversary Liberation Celebrations in Saint-Avold, France
December 4, 2024 — The streets of Saint-Avold, a town steeped in history, came alive this weekend as residents, dignitaries, and soldiers gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation during World War II. U.S. Army Central, once known as Third Army, played a central role in those historic events, underscoring the enduring ties between the United States and France forged in the crucible of war... MORE

Brig. Gen. John Cogbill, the XVIII Airborne Corps deputy commanding general and Col. William Bimson, the U.S. Army Central command surgeon, salute during the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Saint-Avold November 24, 2024.

LTG Frank and CSM McCray THANKSGIVING DAY MESSAGE
November 27, 2024 — Happy Thanksgiving to US Army Central Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, Coast Guardsmen, Civilians, and Partners throughout the CENTCOM region - with a special thanks to those deployed on this holiday away from home. ... MORE

ARCENT Opens First of its Kind Innovation and Manufacturing Center in Kuwait
October 17, 2024 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – U.S. Army Central opened the new ARCENT Innovation and Manufacturing Center, or AIM-C, on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait 27 September, 2024.ARCENT hosted visitors from the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, the U.S. Embassy – Kuwait, U.S. Central Command, and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command for the opening ceremony. Soldiers... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Allen Kemper, ARCENT Innovation and Manufacturing Center (AIM-C) NCOIC, uses an angle grinder to smooth out a metal pipe at the AIM-C in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

USARCENT "Patton's Own" Change of Responsibility Ceremony
October 10, 2024 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Central held a Change of Responsibility ceremony for outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Eric. R. McCray on Oct. 10, 2024, here.The Change of Responsibility ceremony symbolizes the roles and responsibilities of the outgoing Senior Enlisted Advisor... MORE

U.S. Army Central “Patton’s Own”, Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, USARCENT commanding general, passes the Sword of the Noncommissioned Officer to the incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Eric R. McCray, at Patton Hall’s Lucky Park, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 10, 2024.

U.S. Army Central fall and winter safety message
October 7, 2024 — The fall and winter months are upon us, and with the change in weather come unique safety hazards... MORE

The fall and winter months are upon us, and with the change in weather, come unique safety hazards.

A Legacy of Dedication: Mr. Norvel Turner Jr. to Receive Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
September 19, 2024 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – On Sept. 5, 2024, Mr. Norvel Turner Jr. received the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, the highest honor a civilian can receive from the U.S. Army, after 52 years of remarkable service. Turner, currently the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) Safety Director, embodies the essence of selfless dedication, a journey that began in 1972 when he joined the Army to pursue higher education through the GI Bill. What started as a stepping stone soon transformed into a lifetime of commitment to the Army’s mission, Soldiers, and families... MORE

Mr. Norvel C. Turner Jr., U.S. Army Central Safety Director, holds his Distinguished Civilian Service Medal at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 11, 2024. The medal recognizes Turner’s 52 years of dedicated service to the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Leo Jenkins)

Death of U.S. ARCENT Soldier
August 13, 2024 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENO. 20240813-001August 13, 2024 Death of U.S. Army Central Soldier in South CarolinaSHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC --- Officials have released the name of a U.S. Army Central soldier who died while exercising on 11 August, 2024, in Sumter, SC.Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson, 55, of Charlotte, NC, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1987 as an 11M,... MORE

Press Release: Death of Two U.S. Army Soldiers
August 1, 2024 — Two U.S. Army Soldiers died in separate, unrelated non-combat incidents in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 31... MORE

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

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