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‘America's Premier Intelligence Brigade’ Welcomes New Leadership
June 30, 2026 — The 513th Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) held a change of command ceremony at Fort Gordon, Georgia June 29, welcoming new leadership. ... MORE

The 513th Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) held a change of command ceremony at Fort Gordon, Georgia June 29, welcoming new leadership

101 Critical Days of Summer
June 29, 2026 — With 101 days of Summer occurring from Memorial Day through Labor Day, we want to take a moment to speak directly to each one of you about something that matters deeply to us, your safety and your life... MORE

U.S. Army Central & Third Army Conducts Change of Command
June 4, 2026 — U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) and Third Army conducted a change of command ceremony June 4 in the Middle East, marking the transfer of leadership from Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank to Lt. Gen. Kevin Leahy. ... MORE

U.S., United Arab Emirates Land Forces to Train Together at Fort Polk, La.
August 7, 2025 — U.S. Army units and the United Arab Emirates Land Forces (UAELF) will complete a demanding training rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., beginning in August... MORE

U.S. Army 3rd Security Assistance Brigade welcomes the United Arab Emirates Land Forces to Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 25-10, Fort Polk, Louisiana, August 4, 2025

U.S., Jordanian Armed Forces hone lethality at JRTC
July 21, 2025 — Fort Polk, La.- Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), in coordination with U.S. Army Central and 3d Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), conducted integrated training operations with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation 25-08. The 34th Infantry Division, primarily comprised of Soldiers from the Minnesota and Iowa Army National Guards, constituted the majority of participants in this exercise... MORE

U.S. Army 3d Security Forces Assistance Brigade advisors and Jordanian Armed Forces participate in Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 25-08.

USARCENT Soldiers Win Futures Command Best Squad
July 17, 2025 — The U.S. Army Central team won the 2025 Army Futures Command (AFC) Best Squad Competition, held here May 12–16. Each squad consisted of five Soldiers: a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below. The Winning Team are all Infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,10th Mountain Division... MORE

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The U.S. Army Central team won the 2025 Army Futures Command (AFC) Best Squad Competition, held here May 12–16.
Each squad consisted of five Soldiers: a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below. The Winning Team are all Infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,10th Mountain Division.

Army 250th Birthday Message
June 11, 2025 — On the Army's Birthday, we thank every Soldier, Civilian and Family member who has ever served in our ranks for your dedication to duty and the selfless service that have made us all Army Strong. Happy Birthday!... MORE

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

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