March 19, 2013

A friend in Balad

SOUTHWEST ASIA (March 15, 2013) — Standing on all four paws, he weighs just a few pounds, but his energy and affinity to get people to smile is immeasurable.

March 18, 2013

CENTCOM public affairs complete latest communication integration seminar

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (March 15, 2013) — Effective communication is a key component to a successful relationship between any military and the public. To share communication techniques and ideas, U.S. Central Command recently hosted public affairs representatives from the Yemen Ministry of Defense March 11-15 for a communication integration seminar.

March 8, 2013

REGIONAL COOPERATION 13 (RC13) Planning Conference held in Germany

GARMISCH, Germany — The Main Planning Conference for the U.S. Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) exercise REGIONAL COOPERATION 13 (RC13) was conducted at the George C. Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany, from Feb. 25 through March 1, 2013.

March 6, 2013

CENTCOM senior leadership presents Bronze Star Medal to Vietnam vet

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — After a 46-year wait Army Sgt. Robert French, was presented a Bronze Star Medal for his actions in the Vietnam War by his wife Kaye during a ceremony conducted by Army Maj. Gen. Karl R. Horst, U.S. Central Command chief of staff, during a ceremony at the USCENTCOM Welcome Center March 5.

March 5, 2013

CENTCOM’s finest recognized during annual banquet

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — More than 150 people gathered at Surf’s Edge Club here to recognize the best service members and civilians from USCENTCOM during the command’s annual awards banquet Feb. 28.

March 5, 2013

Afghan investigators take lead

TARIN KOT, Afghanistan (March 5, 2013) — Afghan Uniform Police investigators will soon be leading the way in training other Afghan Criminal Investigation Teams to gather evidence used to prosecute criminals and insurgents in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan.

March 4, 2013

Afghan medics train at Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (March 3, 2013) — Even in the midst of conflict, it is important to keep an eye toward the future.

March 1, 2013

Invisible wounds of war

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Seven Soldiers and two Marines injured during combat operations traveled to several locations in Afghanistan, including Kandahar Airfield and Camp Nathan Smith, to see the progress being made in the country that changed many of their lives forever.

March 1, 2013

With honor and fond memories, Gen. Schwarzkopf is laid to rest at West Point

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Feb. 28, 2013) — Twenty-two years to the day when Operation Desert Storm ended, the general who commanded the coalition force ground offensive was laid to rest at West Point, N.Y.

Feb. 28, 2013

Kabul beautification program offers jobs, skills

KABUL, Afghanistan — A program initiated here by the city’s mayor is providing training and jobs for young men living in the capital city.