(Second from left) Lt. Col. Travis Gray, 75th Fires
(Second from left) Lt. Col. Travis Gray, 75th Fires Brigade Rear Detachment commander, briefs Egyptian artillery officers during an information exchange to discuss best practices, artillery integration and futu... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss executes
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss executes kettle bell lifts during the weight lifting competition on sports day, Apr. 11, during exercise Steppe Eagle 2015. Truss, a chemical, biological, radiologica... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Alone with Memories, one of three newly unveiled monuments
Alone with Memories, one of three newly unveiled monuments during the Florence Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, is dedicated to people who have lost loved ones in support of the Nation.
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (second
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (second from right) stands with other U.S. competitors during the exercise Steppe Eagle 2015 sports day, April 11. Sports day events included tug-of-war, arm wrestlin... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Brig. Gen. Viet Luong (center), USARCENT chief of staff,
Brig. Gen. Viet Luong (center), USARCENT chief of staff, helps unveil the U.S. Army monument during the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park in Florence, S.C.
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (center)
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (center) stands with the first and third place winners of the weightlifting competition, April 11, during the exercise Steppe Eagle 2015 sports day. Truss placed seco... More
Col. Thomas Gilleran, USARCENT deputy chief of public
Col. Thomas Gilleran, USARCENT deputy chief of public affairs, explains freedom of the press and its effect on Army Public Affairs during a Media Relations Exchange April 22, 2016, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Sgt. Quenisha Gonzales (second from left), pose for
Sgt. Quenisha Gonzales (second from left), pose for a photo with airmen who reenlisted and members of the Sgt. Quenisha Gonzales (second from left), poses for a photo with airmen who reenlisted and members of t... More
Gen. Maj. Daulet Ospanov, Kazakhstan Airmobile Forces
Gen. Maj. Daulet Ospanov, Kazakhstan Airmobile Forces commander, addresses the formation during the Steppe Eagle 2015 opening ceremony. "This exercise with the soldiers from the United Kingdom and the United St... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
U.K., U.S. and Kazakhstani soldiers salute during the
U.K., U.S. and Kazakhstani soldiers salute during the playing of each country's national anthem during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2015. In its 13th iteration, Steppe Eagle provides multilateral force... More
Data is the new black - A woman standing at a podium in front of a mic...
The Honorable Susan Gordon, principal deputy director of national intelligence, addresses attendees Aug. 15, at the 2018 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.
Maj. Kevin Mateer, U.S. Army Central Theater Security
Maj. Kevin Mateer, U.S. Army Central Theater Security Cooperation chaplain, discusses the social factors that affect violent extremist organizations' recruiting during the USARCENT Central and South Asia Land F... More
U.S. Army Central Soldiers and civilians along with
U.S. Army Central Soldiers and civilians along with members of the Kazakhstani army discuss Steppe Eagle 15 exercise scenarios, June 21, at Illisky Training Area. Soldiers from eight countries, participated in ... More
Furman Middle School students stand with Sumter community
Furman Middle School students stand with Sumter community business leaders during career day Nov 16, 2016, at Furman Middle School. Six business, including U.S. Army Central, conducted round table discussions w... More
Maj. Gen. William Hickman, the USARCENT Deputy Commanding
Maj. Gen. William Hickman, the USARCENT Deputy Commanding General - Operations, gives opening remarks during the welcome reception of the Central and South Asia Land Forces Symposium Aug. 17, at the George C. M... More
Pakistan Army Col. Shahid Hussain, deputy director
Pakistan Army Col. Shahid Hussain, deputy director of military training, and Lt. Col. Harpreet Baines, U.S. Army Central branch chief for Central and South Asia, discuss future exercise opportunities Sept. 22 d... More
U.S. Army Central Public Affairs Soldiers watch an
U.S. Army Central Public Affairs Soldiers watch an example of how not to deal with the media with Tajikistan communications officers during a Media Relations Exchange April 22, 2016, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Th... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Capt. Adam Howland (left) assigned to the Combined
Capt. Adam Howland (left) assigned to the Combined Security Assistance Command-Afghanistan, discusses the differences between peacekeeping and wartime operations with leaders of the Afghan army during phase two... More
Brig. Gen. Viet Luong (right), USARCENT chief of staff,
Brig. Gen. Viet Luong (right), USARCENT chief of staff, greets WWII Veteran David Phillip at the Florence Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11, at the Florence, S.C. Veterans Park.
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Kazakhstani soldiers discuss operations during phase
Kazakhstani soldiers discuss operations during phase two of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21, at Illisky Training Area. Soldiers from nine countries are participating in the command post exercise focused on staff plann... More
A Kazakh soldier takes a call during Steppe Eagle 15.
A Kazakh soldier takes a call during Steppe Eagle 15. Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Brig. Gen. Nasir Saleem Akhtar, Pakistan’s 303rd Aviation
Brig. Gen. Nasir Saleem Akhtar, Pakistan’s 303rd Aviation Group commander, addresses U.S. and Pakistan soldiers, Sept. 23, during the closing ceremony of Inspired Gambit 15. Akhtar stated that the integrated pl... More
Brig. Gen. Viet Luong, U.S. Army Central chief of staff,
Brig. Gen. Viet Luong, U.S. Army Central chief of staff, observes the newly unveiled U.S. Army monument at the Florence Veteran’s Day ceremony Nov. 11, at the Florence, S.C., Veterans Park. The monument is the ... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss begins
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss begins kettle bell lifts during the weight lifting competition on sports day, April 11, during exercise Steppe Eagle 2015. Truss, a chemical, biological, radiological... More
Soldiers from the U.K. prepare for the opening ceremony
Soldiers from the U.K. prepare for the opening ceremony of Steppe Eagle 2015. During the exercise, participants will focus on refining peacekeeping and peace support operations tasks, while improving interopera... More
Members of the Pakistan Army Public Relations team
Members of the Pakistan Army Public Relations team joined U.S. Army Central Public Affairs for the Good Morning Sumter Show, Sept. 23, at WDXY radio, as part of the public affairs information exchange during In... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Partnering with industry, academia to address hard questions
Stacey Dixon, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity deputy director, explains the biggest information technology and data challenges IARPA program managers when it comes to research.
(Left) Brig. Gen. Osama Abbas Mansour, Egyptian Artillery
(Left) Brig. Gen. Osama Abbas Mansour, Egyptian Artillery Institute Chief of Training, shakes hands with (right) Lt. Col. Travis Gray, 75th Fires Brigade Rear Detachment commander, during an information exchang... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
U.S. soldiers salute during the playing of the national
U.S. soldiers salute during the playing of the national anthem during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2015. Soldiers from U.S. Army Central, the Arizona National Guard and the 50th Military Engagement Tea... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
U.S. Army Central Soldiers and civilians along with
U.S. Army Central Soldiers and civilians along with members of the Kazakhstani army discuss Steppe Eagle 15 exercise scenarios, June 21, at Illisky Training Area. Soldiers from eight countries, participated in ... More
Lt. Col. Thomas Hallowell (left), the 50th Military
Lt. Col. Thomas Hallowell (left), the 50th Military Engagement Team chief of staff, discusses staff functions with a Kazakhstani soldier through a translator during phase two of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21, at Ill... More
Inspired Gambit 15 participants conduct a final brief
Inspired Gambit 15 participants conduct a final brief of the operational plan and after action review, Sept. 23. Inspired Gambit is a U.S. Army Central-led, bilateral exercise with Pakistan focused on enhancing... More
Lt. Col. Thomas Hallowell (left), the 50th Military
Lt. Col. Thomas Hallowell (left), the 50th Military Engagement Team chief of staff, discusses staff functions with a Kazakhstani soldier through a translator during phase two of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21, at Ill... More
Brig. Gen. Nasir Saleem Akhtar, Pakistan’s 303rd Aviation
Brig. Gen. Nasir Saleem Akhtar, Pakistan’s 303rd Aviation Group commander, addresses U.S. and Pakistan soldiers, Sept. 23, during the closing ceremony of Inspired Gambit 15. “It was really encouraging to witnes... More
U.S. Army Central leaders and Pakistan public relations
U.S. Army Central leaders and Pakistan public relations officers pose for an in-studio photograph with the radio hosts during the Good Morning Sumter Show, Sept. 23, as part of a public affairs information exch... More
Maj. Gen. William Hickman, the U.S. Army Central deputy
Maj. Gen. William Hickman, the U.S. Army Central deputy commanding general of Operations, gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of USARCENT during the closing of the Central and South Asia Land Fo... More
Kazakhstani soldiers discuss operations during phase
Kazakhstani soldiers discuss operations during phase two of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21, at Illisky Training Area. Soldiers from nine countries are participating in the command post exercise focused on staff plann... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Columbus, Ga., native, Staff Sgt. Eric Truss prepares
Columbus, Ga., native, Staff Sgt. Eric Truss prepares for the army wrestling competition on sports day, April 11, during exercise Steppe Eagle 2015. Truss, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear speci... More
U.S. Army Central and South Carolina Army National
U.S. Army Central and South Carolina Army National Guard leaders meet with leaders of the Pakistan Army to discuss future exercise plans, Sept. 23, during Inspired Gambit 15. Pakistan continues to be a key par... More
U.S. Army Central and Tajikistan public affairs personnel
U.S. Army Central and Tajikistan public affairs personnel pose for a photo during a Media Relations Exchange April 22, 2016, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The exchange was one of many partnership events conducted by... More
Retired Col. Jack Guy (standing), a faculty member
Retired Col. Jack Guy (standing), a faculty member at the Joint Special Operations University, discusses technology and social media as a recruiting tool during the USARCENT Central and South Asia Land Forces S... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
U.S. Army Central Soldiers and civilians along with
U.S. Army Central Soldiers and civilians along with members of the Kazakh army discuss the Steppe Eagle 15 exercise plans. Soldiers from eight countries, participated in the command post exercise focused on sta... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Participants at the Central and South Asia Land Forces
Participants at the Central and South Asia Land Forces Symposium stand for a group photo Aug. 18, at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. “The training, partnering, and cross-fertilizat... More
Maj. Ben Salt, commander of the U.K.’s 1st Company,
Maj. Ben Salt, commander of the U.K.’s 1st Company, 1st Rifles, addresses the soldiers during the opening ceremony of Steppe Eagle 2015. "As I look on the parade, I see Kazakhstanis, British and Americans deter... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Kazakhstani soldiers march during the pass and review
Kazakhstani soldiers march during the pass and review at the opening ceremony during Steppe Eagle 2015. In its 13th iteration, Steppe Eagle provides multilateral forces with the opportunity to promote cooperati... More
Kazakh soldiers discuss operations during phase two
Kazakh soldiers discuss operations during phase two of Steppe Eagle 15. Soldiers from eight countries, participated in a command post exercise focused on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Process.
Col. Andrew Berrier, U.S. defense attache', gives remarks
Col. Andrew Berrier, U.S. defense attache', gives remarks during the Steppe Eagle 2015 opening ceremony. "Steppe Eagle 2015 will provide a new opportunity for our partners in peacekeeping to develop critical ne... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton, George C. Marshall
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies director, gives opening remarks during the welcome reception of the Central and South Asia Land Forces Symposium Aug. ... More
Camden, S.C. native Maj. Neysa Williams, USARCENT public
Camden, S.C. native Maj. Neysa Williams, USARCENT public affairs community and media relations officer, discusses community and media relations during a Media Relations Exchange April 20, 2016, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Participants listen to guest speakers at the USARCENT
Participants listen to guest speakers at the USARCENT Central and South Asia Land Forces Symposium, Aug. 20, at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. The symposium featured a number of su... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More