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U.S. Ambassador reaffirms support to African partners during Shared Accord
Photo by: Capt. Olivia Cobiskey, KIGALI, Rwanda
CULP Cadets
Cadets high-five children as they get out of classes at their school on Ihla de Mozambique May 28, 2018.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Charles Stefan
U.S. Army Africa chief of staff
Col. Michael M. Larsen
Chief of Staff
Col. Michael M. Larsen
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey visits Italy
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey visits troops of the 307th Military Intelligence Battalion at the Longare U.S. Army Base, Longare, Italy, May 31, 2018. Dailey spoke to Soldiers about their time in Italy, their missions and any concerns they may have. Dailey then presented the SMA coin to select Soldiers.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Charles Stefan, Longare, Italy
USARAF chaplains prepare for event, training with Ghana Armed Forces counterparts
U.S. Army Africa chaplains joined forty Ghanaian chaplains, imams and religious specialists at a military-to-military chaplain engagement at the Ghana Naval Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, April 23-26, 2018. The purpose of the event, which culminated in a day of preparatory exercise interaction, was to plan and prepare for the United Accord training series, scheduled to take place in July. (Courtesy photo)
Photo by: Meredith March, Italy
#WhyWeServeWednesday
"I serve because I love my country. I do it for my family and our way of
life." -- Capt. Michael J. Martinez, EECP Communications OIC
Photo by: Lt. Col. Armando Hernandez, Vicenza, Italy
Mission Success for U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch
With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Mission Success for U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch
With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Mission Success for U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch
With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Mission Success for U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch
With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
On Friday, May 18, 2018, the US Army Garrison Italy and the Vicenza Military Community celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. The celebration consisted of traditional dances and traditional foods. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Charles Stefan)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Charles Stefan, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy
#WhyWeServeWednesday
"I was fortunate enough to go to Yale to get a master's degree in African Studies. There are so many different opportunities that the Army has given me."
- Lt. Col. Joseph Guido, U.S. Army Africa incoming director for Security Cooperation
Photo by: Kymberley G. Jurado, Vicenza, Italy
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#WhyWeServeWednesday
" I was fortunate enough to go to @Yale to get a master's degree in African Studies. There are so many different opportunities that the Army has given me."
- @USArmy Lt. Col. Joseph Guido, @USArmyAfrica incoming director for Security Cooperation
Photo by: Kymberley G. Jurado, Vicenza, Italy
Vehicle Maintenance Class at the Democratic Republic of Congo
Warrant Officer Stephen Madison and Sgt. First Class Jerry Hitchcock, Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, conducted vehicle maintenance classes during the first week of Logistics School in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 7-11, 2018.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed, Democratic Republic of Congo
#WhyWeServeWednesday
"I serve because a lot of people in my family have served. It is part of my heritage. My military service is an opportunity to see the world and gain life experiences. I have travelled so many different places - more than anyone in my family. It has been amazing and an honor to serve."
-Tech. Sgt. Cody A. Weakland, U.S. Airforce.
Getting Ready - USARAF deploys the EECP to Africa
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Ghanaian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Africa Soldiers and civilians visit the Kofi Annan Peace Keeping Training Center to plan and prepare for the upcoming United Accord 2018 exercise. United Accord 2018 is a multi-component, joint, combined exercise designed to build soldier readiness and trans-regional security and stability through computer-programmed scenarios and field training tactics.
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, Ghana
Soldiers across the globe meet to plan large-scale exercise, United Accord 2018
Maj. Garrett Barr, the 36th Engineer Brigade operations officer, center, visits the Ghana Armed Forces’ Bundase Training Center May 2, during United Accord 2018’s final planning event in Accra, Ghana, to pinpoint the needs for structural projects scheduled in June. United Accord 2018 is a multi-component, joint, combined exercise designed to build soldier readiness and trans-regional security and stability through computer-programmed scenarios and field training tactics. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. James Sheehan)
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, Accra, Ghana
"What are we missing?"
Lt. Col. Justin Sisak, U.S. Army Africa exercise planner, polls the combined planning audience at United Accord's final planning event.
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, Accra, Ghana
Thank you Nigeria
U.S. Army Africa Provost Marshal, Maj. Craig Giancaterino, thanks Nigerian Army Soldiers for providing force protection during ALFS 2018.
United Accord Engineers
U.S. Army and Ghanaian Armed Force engineers meet at the GAF's Bundase Training Center in Ghana to go over this summer's base-improving projects.
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan
Justified Accord 2018 FPE concludes with strong partnerships
Planners from Uganda, U.S., Burundi, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands and Rwanda finalized details for Justified Accord 2018 Final Planning event that took place April 23-27.
JA 2018 will enable multinational training with countries from East Africa, Europe, and the U.S. to increase readiness and interoperability in peacekeeping operations.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza
African land force chiefs assemble for annual summit
Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, USARAF acting commanding general, discusses African Land Forces Summit 2018 with media during the opening day in Abuja, Nigeria, April 16, 2018.
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, ABUJA, Nigeria
African land force chiefs assemble for annual summit
African Land Forces Summit participants take a photo at the Nigerian operation “Silent Kill” demonstration site in Abuja, Nigeria, Apr. 17, 2018. ALFS 18 will initiate a new relationship and build off past engagements and experiences, working together to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, ABUJA, Nigeria
African land force chiefs assemble for annual summit
Nigerian snipers conduct an operation “Silent Kill” demonstration during African Land Forces Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, Apr. 17, 2018. ALFS 18 is a weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa to discuss and develop cooperative solutions and improve transregional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, ABUJA, Nigeria
African land force chiefs assemble for annual summit
Forty African nations, NATO allies, Department of State officials, non-governmental organizations, State Partnership Program adjutant generals, African Union, U.S. Africa Command, and other senior military leaders participate in this year’s African Land Forces Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, April 16-19, 2018. ALFS 18 is a weeklong seminar that brings together land force chiefs from across Africa to discuss and develop cooperative solutions, as well as improve transregional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, ABUJA, Nigeria
African land force chiefs assemble for annual summit
Nigerian Special Force soldiers repel from a helicopter during operation “Silent Kill” military demonstration at African Land Force Summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan, ABUJA, Nigeria
African Land Forces Summit 2018 commences
Representatives from U.S. Army, NATO allies, and African forces attend the African Land Forces Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, Apr. 16, 2018. ALFS provides an opportunity for African land forces chiefs to speak to one another in a closed-door, off-the-record setting. This setting allows the chiefs to comfortably work together on specific challenges and threats with like-minded, regional counterparts. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)
Photo by: Spc. Angelica Gardner
All Smiles
Lt. Col. Casey Moes, U.S. Army Africa's Director of Protection, takes a selfie with Nigeria's International Conference Center booking team during a site visit in preparation for the African Land Forces Summit 2018.
It's about to begin
Nigerian Army hosts press conference to announce ALFS 2018
Its about to begin
Nigerian Army hosts press conference to announce ALFS 2018
Photo by: SSG Joshua Tverberg, Abuja, Nigeria
Making Moves
Chief Warrant Officer Three Juanita Maximin, from U.S. Army Africa G4 logistics and mobility, supervises and assists loading bulk equipment and transportation assets at a port off the coast of Spain.
Developing leaders: USARAF launches the Emerging Enterprise Leadership program
As part of U.S. Army Africa’s Emerging Enterprise Leadership Program, Craig Cotter, the USARAF deputy G4, mentors Kristen Clark, a USARAF G5 operations research system analyst, on leadership and improving organizational effectiveness March 30, 2018, on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Jennifer Garza)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Armando Hernandez
"Bring a knife and some dip" No-nonsense Soldiers Train Nigerian Infantry
Sgt. First Class Alex Fernandez, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, patrols a small suburban neighborhood outside the Nigerian Army military compound in Jaji, Nigeria. Fernandez deployed for seven weeks in Jaji, Nigeria, with a 12-soldier team training Nigerian Army infantry ground-level tactics, Feb. 2018.
Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria's commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.
Photo by: Capt. James Sheehan
Zambia: A Female Enagagement Team
A Zambian Army female engagement team interacts with villagers in a scenario while training with 10th Mountain Division at the Nanking Peace Mission Training Center.
Unified Focus 2018 Counter IED
Soldiers from the 764th Ordnance Company, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) out of U.S. Army Fort Carson, Colorado, detonate three different sized charges to demonstrate the effects to participants of Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon.
Photo by: SSG Joshua Tverberg, Cameroon
MEDRETE 18-03: LeBoeuf visits exercise team in Cameroon
Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, the U.S. Army Africa acting commanding general, visits members of the medical readiness training exercise team March 15, 2018. LeBoeuf shakes hands with Maj. Michael Orestes, a member of the MEDRETE team staying at Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon, for the duration of the exercise that highlights the strengthened partnership with Cameroon.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed
Preparing for the closing of UF18
SSG Jessica Pfiffer and Maj. Jamie Vestal, prepare more than 200 certificates to be handed out at the closing ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon.
Photo by: SSG Joshua Tverberg
#WhyWeServeWednesday
"I love the sense of meaning and purpose my service gives me, the unique opportunities it provides me and my family and the pride I feel every day I get to be a Soldier." - Capt. Mark Starchman, USARAF Operational Law Attorney
Photo by: SSG Joshua Tverberg, Douala, Cameroon
