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USARAF builds, strengthens partnerships through accord exercises

An U.S. Army Soldier and a Cameroonian Armed Forces soldier work together to secure a checkpoint during a simulated tactical movement at this year’s Central Accord exercise in Libreville, Gabon, on June 21, 2016. U.S. Army Africa’s exercise Central Accord 2016 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (Defense Department photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)

By Meredith March Apr 24, 2017
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