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JRTC rotation strengthens U.S.-Uganda partnership
10:52 AM3/27/2017
A group of 19 personnel from the UPDF participated in rotation 17-05, with 15 serving as the battalion headquarters and four serving as first-time guest OCTs, or observer/coach/trainers.
In addition to coaching their team, these four are taking notes as they experience a rotation from a different angle — one that will help Uganda improve its CTC.
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USARAF Civilian donates children’s clothing to Addis Ababa landslide survivors
3:02 PM3/24/2017
Larry Robinson, who traveled to Ethiopia from Vicenza, Italy, to set up for the USARAF-led exercise Justified Accord 17, said he always brings something to donate when he travels.
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Bastogne Soldiers visit Cameroon orphanage
10:41 AM3/14/2017
Company B, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne,” 101st Airborne Division joined the civil affairs team of Task Force Toccoa for a visit to the orphanage of Centre Notre Dame de l’Accueil, 75 miles from Garoua, Cameroon.
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Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Responsibility
3:23 PM3/9/2017
Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Responsibility
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Americans learn innovation, gain confidence in medical skills through MEDRETE
3:34 PM3/8/2017
U.S. and Ghanaian medical professionals participate in Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-2 at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, Feb 6-24. MEDRETE 17-2 includes participants from the Ghanaian government, U.S. Army Africa, Brooke Army Medical Center and the North Dakota National Guard. It is the second in a series of medical readiness training exercises USARAF is scheduled to facilitate in various countries on the African continent this year. The mutually beneficial exercise offers opportunities for the partnered militaries to cooperate on medical specific tasks, share best practices and improve medical treatment processes.
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USARAF C-IED support Lake Chad Basin partner nations by saving lives
9:09 AM3/7/2017
The U.S. Army Africa-led engagement was one of several missions that brought subject matter experts to share their best practices with engineers in Niger, Chad, Nigeria and Cameroon to increase their capacity to conduct counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) missions.
The USARAF C-IED program plans, coordinates, and oversees the execution of C-IED training with multiple partner nations across the African continent with the intent of increasing C-IED capacity and capability on the African continent.
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Americans, Ghanaian medical professionals host MEDRETE closing ceremony
3:18 PM3/1/2017
Ghanaian and American military medical professionals hosted a closing ceremony on the last day of Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-2 at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, Feb. 24, to highlight the strengthened partnerships and lessons learned.
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Soldiers volunteer at Children’s Village in Burkina Faso
4:25 PM2/27/2017
Every member of the U.S. Army team is a volunteer, but some individuals take their commitment to service a step further and are always on the look out for situations where they are needed.
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13th ESC: Sustaining basic life needs in Africa
11:37 AM2/27/2017
U.S. Army Africa Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, recognized a team of Soldiers from the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) for their support in numerous exercises and activities in Africa, Monday at the USARAF Headquarters building on Caserma Ederle.
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U.S. Army Africa completes first 2017 MEDRETE
11:01 AM2/27/2017
Senegalese and American military medical professionals hosted a closing ceremony on the last day of Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-1 at the Hospital Militaire De Ouakam in Dakar, Senegal, Jan. 25, to highlight the strengthened partnerships.
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USARAF General visits Seabees building Foundation in Cameroon
10:52 AM2/27/2017
Sailors of the Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 hosted Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and Army Reserve Engagement Cell chief, Feb. 7, 2017
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Cameroon Hospital continues Yearslong Relationship with U.S. forces
10:39 AM2/27/2017
The Hopital Militaire de Douala hosted a visit from Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and Army Reserve Engagement Cell chief, Feb. 8, 2017.
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Allyn emphasizes Value of Soldiers, Efforts in Africa during Visit
10:27 AM2/27/2017
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel Allyn visited with Soldiers and civilians to discuss the Army's top priorities and upcoming changes Thursday, during a town hall at the post theater on Caserma Ederle.
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Multinational Planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon
9:18 AM2/27/2017
Military planners from the U.S., Cameroon and seven other African and European nations met here Feb. 6-9 to finish the planning and preparation for the inaugural U.S. Army Africa-led exercise Unified Focus 2017, scheduled to take place in April.
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Harrington’s strategy session opens dialogue, strengthens partnerships
4:38 PM2/24/2017
To ensure USARAF’s leaders have the comprehensive information necessary to achieve long-term objectives in Africa, USARAF Commander Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington hosted a senior leader strategy session at the Golden Lion conference center on Caserma Ederle here Jan. 31-Feb. 2.
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U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
4:26 PM1/30/2017
Military to military training event enhances skills and professionalism
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Engineer training strengthens U.S., Kenyan armed forces partnership
11:06 AM1/30/2017
Skill-building and facilitating interoperability between the partner militaries
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USARAF: Honoring fallen veterans in Tunisia
11:23 AM1/27/2017
VICENZA, Italy – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all veterans, past and present.
As far back as 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a message expressing what he felt the day meant to Americans, the day has been celebrated by all those who have served, are currently serving or support those who serve the Nation’s military.
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New York National Guard hosts U.S.-South African exercise planning
2:56 PM1/25/2017
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – South African National Defense Force and Department of Defense officials locked down plans for joint U.S./ South African military training in 2017 during a three-day meeting here hosted by the New York National Guard.
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USARAF CG meets diplomats in Milan; Discusses Africa mission
11:28 AM1/25/2017
VICENZA, Italy – U.S. Army Africa commanding general, Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington met with consulate generals from various African and European countries based in Italy Nov. 30, 2016 to discuss the role of USARAF on the African Continent and the continued friendship with Italy.
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