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A Second Chance A Lasting Impact
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Staff Sgt. James Austin Lane carries more than gear into competition. He carries a legacy that traces back to World War II—an inheritance not of medals, but of quiet courage, integrity, and service before self... MORE

Staff Sgt. James Austin Lane, squad leader of U.S. Army Central’s 2025 Best Squad team, renders a salute at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 2, 2025.

A Soldier’s Purpose Beyond the Pain
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — For Spc. Darian Smith, service isn't just a uniform or a job—it's a legacy born of hardship, healing, and the enduring lessons of a quiet grandfather who led without fanfare... MORE

Army Spc. Darian Smith, a member of the U.S. Army Central Best Squad, renders a salute at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 6, 2025.

A Family tradition of service in USARCENT
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – For one U.S. Army officer, military service is more than a career; it's a family tradition. U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) Fire Support Operations Officer, Lt. Col. Jim Bean, reflects on a legacy shaped by his grandfather's experiences during World War II... MORE

Lt. Col. James M. Bean, U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) Fire Support Operations Officer, reflects on his family's military legacy while pointing to the historic Third Army flag at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 21, 2025.

Earned, Not Given
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — When Sgt. Nikolaus Jones stood proudly in his dress uniform at his Ranger School graduation, surrounded by his wife, daughter, brother and aging father, he didn’t yet know that moment would be one of their last together. He had just earned one of the Army’s most coveted tabs—but the man who inspired his sense of discipline, grit, and duty was fighting a silent battle of his own... MORE

Sgt. Nikolaus Jones, team leader for the U.S. Army Central Command Best Squad, poses for an official portrait at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 25, 2025.

Carrying the Torch from Doughboys to Digital
June 9, 2025 — SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – For Maj. Christopher Bizor, service in the U.S. Army is more than a profession—it’s the culmination of a family legacy that spans more than a century. From the trenches of World War I to today’s digital battlefield, the Bizor name has echoed through generations of selfless service... MORE

Army Maj. Christopher Bizor holds his Certificate of Retirement and Certificate of Appreciation during his retirement ceremony at Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 8, 2025.

Task Force Shikra DARTEX
April 28, 2025 — A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Task Force Sandpiper pulls security during a Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) exercise in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, March 30, 2025... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Task Force Sandpiper pulls security during a Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) exercise in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, March 30, 2025.

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.

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,... 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... 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... 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

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

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