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Inaugural blended BLC graduation at Camp Buehring, Kuwait
February 10, 2023 — 63 graduates of the first-ever blended Basic Leader Course under U.S. ARCENT received their diplomas today at Camp Buehring, Kuwait... MORE

U.S. Army Central hosts ARCENT-KLF Training Meeting
January 31, 2023 — U.S. Army Central hosted the Kuwait Land Forces Commander, MG Mohammad Al-Dhafiri, to Camp Arifjan for an ARCENT-KLF Training Meeting... MORE

Legacy of the “Shaw 14” and the civil rights movement
January 12, 2023 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy is felt at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where a state historical marker at the edge of Memorial Lake on the base is a testament to Dr. King and all those who fought for equal rights and social justice. However, Dr. King’s name is not listed on the marker. Instead, it reads “Randall v. Sumter School District.” ... MORE

U.S. Central Command celebrates 40th anniversary
January 4, 2023 — US Central Command was born in war. In 1983, the Tampa, Florida-based military command was formed amidst a low-grade maritime war with Iran – the Tanker War, part of the broader, grueling Iran-Iraq War... MORE

Blended BLC begins at Camp Buehring
December 30, 2022 — The blended BLC is the result of a partnership between U.S. Army Central, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCOE), and the National Guard Bureau... MORE

Kuwait-U.S. Defense Cooperation Week reinforces partnerships
December 21, 2022 — Kuwaiti-American Defense Cooperation Week, which was held from Dec. 13-15, 2022, concluded successfully after a series of meetings to discuss common issues with the US military in order to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries... MORE

Sustainable oasis in the desert: Arifjan’s recycling program stretches taxpayer’s dollar
December 12, 2022 — If you find your way to the Arifjan Environmental Recycling Center, you’ll see something less expected: green lawns and several small-plot gardens, a peaceful oasis growing out of composted soil and recycled water. ... MORE

U.S. Army Central Engineers support Sumter Habitat for Humanity
December 6, 2022 — USARCENT Engineers took on a home building project and demolition work Dec.2, 2022, in support of Sumter’s Habitat for Humanity... MORE

Jordanian Soldier earns Green Beret
November 22, 2022 — 2nd Lt. Ahmad Zaid of the Jordanian Armed Forces completed the Special Forces Qualification Course at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina... MORE

U.S. Army Central fall and winter safety message
November 7, 2022 — The fall and winter months are upon us, and with the change in weather come unique safety hazards... MORE