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3:16 PM10/6/2017

Abuja, Nigeria – U.S. Army Africa teamed up with Armed Forces Nigeria to begin plans and preparations for 2018’s African Land Forces Summit here, Oct. 2-6.

11:41 AM10/5/2017

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

2:08 PM9/18/2017

VICENZA, Italy – Thousands of miles away from home, two Soldiers in their early twenties find themselves inspecting million-dollar cargo on a foreign airfield. If the cargo is up to par, it flies. If it’s not, the two-person team faces an awkward, but critical conversation.

12:00 PM8/23/2017

After four years as the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general, Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore Jr. will leave USARAF and Vicenza to accept an Army Reserve assignment as the special assistant to the U.S. Africa Command commander. During his time at USARAF, Moore, who is the longest serving USARAF deputy commanding general, planned and attended accord exercises, medical readiness exercises, African land forces summits, African alumni symposiums and other engagements in Africa and Washington, D.C.

12:49 PM8/11/2017

Senior army leaders and delegates from Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana, South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, United States, Zambia, and Mozambique gathered Aug. 4, during this year’s Southern Regional Leader Seminar to increase dialogue, develop relationships and continue security collaboration.

10:38 AM8/11/2017

Members of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and 79th Sustainment Command (Support) joined U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) exercise planners to conduct Judicious Activation 17-2, by setting up an Early Entry Command Post (EECP), July 24-30, 2017, in Libreville, Gabon.

4:43 PM8/10/2017

The friendship between the U.S. and Burkina Faso is reflected in the numerous outreach programs the countries share, including the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program.

3:54 PM8/2/2017

KAMPALA, Uganda — U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington met with Gen. David Muhoozi, the Uganda Peoples Defense Force chief of defense forces, in Kampala July 31, 2017, to discuss ongoing security initiatives that improve long-term security capacity in the region.

3:23 PM7/28/2017

Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington, the U.S. Army Africa commanding general, recognized Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore Jr., the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and Army Reserve Engagement Cell director, and his wife Pamela for their contributions to the USARAF community and mission in a ceremony held July 12, 2017, on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza.

4:50 PM7/26/2017

U.S. Army Africa Soldiers, troops from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and service members from the South African National Defense Force celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day 2017 by partnering with a local South African animal shelter to provide free exams and medical treatment for Postmasburg pets July 18.

10:17 PM7/11/2017

9:03 AM6/28/2017

4:18 PM6/26/2017

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Performing surgery is inarguably a complicated and intricate task. However, regardless of location, the basic steps are the same. Three surgical professionals who partnered with the Gabonese military surgical team learned this firsthand as part of the ten-person U.S. Army medical team that participated in the U.S. Army Africa-led Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-4, held at Hospital D’Instruction Des Armees in Libreville, Gabon.

9:51 AM6/26/2017

Wyoming National Guard continues to build partnership with Tunisian military through exchanges and side-by-side training in Tunisia.

4:21 PM6/23/2017

1:06 PM6/15/2017

The soldiers of 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday while serving in Cameroon, June 14

11:27 PM6/6/2017

Maj. P. Jason Auchincloss to receive the Surgeon General's Physician Assistant Recognition Award for his contributions to military medicine

1:48 PM6/2/2017

ACCRA, Ghana – The U.S. Army, in partnership with Ghana Armed Forces and other partner nations, hosted a Regional Leader Seminar for senior military leaders in Accra, Ghana, May 29, 2017.

4:24 PM6/1/2017

ACCRA, Ghana – Participants from 20 countries celebrated the conclusion of United Accord 2017, a combined-joint military exercise at the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, May 30.

10:01 AM5/31/2017

101st Airborne Division platoon provides secure training area for historic Somali National Army training