USARCENT and joint partners conduct missile defense training

Photo By Sgt. Amber Cobena | U. S. Army Sgt. Maj. Donnel Cabanos, G-1 of 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), teaches troops how to conduct operational exercises, USARCENT headquarters, at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. on April. 19, 2021. These exercises increase our timely response and capabilities by ensuring understanding of operations, and enhancing regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Amber Cobena)  

SUMTER, SC, UNITED STATES

04.19.2021

Story by Spc. Amber Cobena 

U.S. Army Central   

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) partnered with U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), U.S. Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) and 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), to execute an Air Missile Defense Exercise (AMDEX) at Shaw Air Force Base, SC as well as other locations around the world, April. 12th - 23rd, 2021.

AMDEX is a semi-annual two-week exercise, designed to increase joint force engagement by simulating real life events and practicing joint responses to regional adversaries.

“Reviewing, practicing and updating battle drills, and to validate military equipment being used,” said Maj. Raymond Bresch, Operational Watch Officer at USARCENT.

By practicing these tactics, techniques, and procedures helps strengthen our teams - air, surface, space, cyber and missile defense systems.

“Building trust, confidence, and cohesive teams helps us remain lethal in combat and respected by the American people,” Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, USARCENT Command Sgt. Maj.

These exercises increase our timely response and capabilities by ensuring partner understanding of operations, and enhancing regional security of integrated partners. Because of this we are able to respond and defend against destabilizing activity or aggression.

• Date Taken: 04.19.2021
• Date Posted: 05.03.2021 11:21
• Story ID: 395419
• Location: SUMTER, SC, US