Photo By Sgt. Tracy R. Myers | U.S. Army Central Command Sgt. Maj. Ronnie Kelley, visits with the commandant of the...... read more read more
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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Two key military leaders met yesterday to help strengthen bonds and initiate a unique partnership opportunity for noncommissioned officers of both nations.
U.S. Army Central Command Sgt. Maj. Ronnie Kelley invited Col. Abdul Salem, the commandant of the Kuwait Ministry of Defense Noncommissioned Officer and Recruits Training Institute, to tour the U.S. Army’s noncommissioned officer training academies and proposing a one-of-a-kind learning experience through a bilateral exchange program.
Kelley’s intent is to have a group of at least eight Kuwaiti noncommissioned officers to attend a U.S. Army Warrior Leader Course to enhance coalition capabilities, he stated.
The purpose of this exchange is to increase our nations’ ability to work together in a mutual effort to achieve common security goals.
“For them to see how the U.S. Army educates and promotes leadership starting at the lowest level, helps build partnership capacity and develop joint working relationships,” said Sgt. 1st Class Sidney Curtis, U.S. Army Central Arabian Peninsula/Levant international military affairs noncommissioned officer.
There are two WLC locations capable of receiving partner nation soldiers.
“Fort Bliss and Fort Benning WLC NCO academies have the two largest international programs for host nations to attend,” said Curtis. “Both WLCs have international military support organizations.”
In an effort to strengthen regional stability and build the self-reliance of partner nations’ security forces, U.S. Army Central is creating military bonds with their host nation through a comprehensive approach.
“It is essential to unite forces and strengthen partnerships within the region to achieve security cooperation within our area of operation,” said Kelley. “Independently we fight battles, but together we wage war.”
Since the end of the Gulf War the United States has committed itself to an active permanent military presence in the Middle East. The location of U.S. Army Central’s operational command post at Camp Arifjan has significantly contributed to the Army’s mission accomplishments throughout the region.
“It is vital for us to maintain a healthy partnership here. Kuwait is one country in our area of operation that plays an important role in our overall mission,” said Capt. Asha Castleberry, Kuwait desk officer for U.S. Army Central. “Our presence here allows us to support the Afghanistan retrograde operations and conduct mission requirements throughout the AO. If we weren’t here, on their soil, it would hinder the Army’s ability to facilitate these requirements.”
U.S. Army Central’s plan to continue strengthening military bonds through consolidated noncommissioned officer progression with host nation partners helps to ensure security cooperation throughout the region.
| Date Taken: | 08.28.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2014 03:32 |
| Story ID: | 140616 |
| Location: | CAMP ARIFJAN, KW |
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