Operation Spartan Shield (OSS) is a USCENTCOM (United States Central Command) operation in the Middle East. OSS is commanded by United States Army Central and includes units from all service branches.

United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests.

— This Day in CENTCOM History – 28 years ago, CENTCOM announced Operation United Shield. The mission: conduct operations to assist in the final withdrawal of UN peacekeeping troops from Somalia. The decision came in response to a UN request for American protection of its peacekeeping forces serving in the war-torn African nation.

Jan 10, 2023 · — This Day in CENTCOM History – 28 years ago, CENTCOM announced Operation United Shield. The mission: conduct operations to assist in the final withdrawal of UN peacekeeping troops from Somalia. The decision came in response to a UN request for American protection of its peacekeeping forces serving in the war-torn African nation.

Oct 9, 2018 · At the same time, ARCENT is taking part in a larger U.S. Central Command mission called Operation Spartan Shield, which is designed to deter malign influence and potential adversaries in the...

The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense. It was established in 1983, taking over the previous responsibilities of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF).

Spartan Shield (OSS). OSS is a combined forces contingency operation designed to deter and react to possible threats within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). The...

Feb 13, 2019 · Having a mission like Operation Spartan Shield, a mission that builds partner capacity in the Middle East, promotes security, enhances readiness and strengthens the ability to rapidly respond....

Dec 28, 2024 · The soldiers will support the U.S. Central Command’s Operation Spartan Shield mission which includes deterring Iran and countering violent extremist activities across 21 nations from...

1 day ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 100 Ohio Army National Guard members deployed Sunday to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The public attended a ...