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Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division work closely with our allies and partners from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) during Exercise Askari Storm.

#WHYWESERVEWEDNESDAY "When I was in law school I always wanted to do something in public interest, specifically dealing with international law. USARAF is perfect for this because it allows me to give back to my country and work with partner nations and their attorneys. The reason I went to law school is to make the world a better place and working in USARAF and with partner nations I get to achieve this." - U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Codd, operational law attorney.

"When I was in college I wanted to give my time and energy to a worthwhile cause. I felt like my skills and abilities would be a valuable asset and I thought, what better than the United States Army. At the time I loved working out and I wanted to go into public service. I also wanted to have an impact on soldiers. There is not a group of people I care about more. Now I get to do these things every day and it is very fulfilling." -Capt. Hannah Baker, HHBn S4 officer in charge.

Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Botswana Defence Force achieved their first major milestone when they met last week in Gaborone, Botswana, to plan for the African Land Forces Summit in June 2019.

Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Botswana Defence Force achieved their first major milestone when they met last week in Gaborone, Botswana, to plan for the African Land Forces Summit in June 2019

"I serve to escape the monotony of civilian life and to serve as a medic in the United States Army," -Spc. Brenden J. Brown, HHB Medic

Sgt. Austin Boyd practices on an M3 Ranger anti-armor/assault weapon system before being tested during Task Force Talon Soldiers, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) execute Army Expert Infantryman Badge training to maintain readiness Oct. 15, 2018. TF Talon service members are serving in a support role for the Cameroonian military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christina J. Turnipseed)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Trave C. Rhodes, G3 Security Cooperation (G3SCD), receives his annual influenza vaccine from Spc. Brenden J. Brown, U.S. Army Africa medic at Caserma Del Din gym, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2018. United States Army Africa gives Soldiers the opportunity to meet U.S. Army’s annual influenza vaccine requirement and maintain readiness.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Trave C. Rhodes, G3 Security Cooperation (G3SCD), receives his annual influenza vaccine from Spc. Brenden J. Brown, U.S. Army Africa medic at Caserma Del Din gym, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2018. United States Army Africa gives Soldiers the opportunity to meet U.S. Army’s annual influenza vaccine requirement and maintain readiness.

The DJ Announces the winners of the costume contest at the U.S. Army Africa annual Fall Festival Oct. 20, 2018, Del Din, Vicenza, Italy. The festival brought together families for festive activities, games and prizes.

"I chose to serve my country and take advantage of all the traveling opportunities the Army has to offer," -Sgt. Nicholas Degristina, HSC Operations

U.S. Army Africa Master Sgt. Carlos M. Garcia, Ops NCOIC, conducts preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on his assigned vehicle during Motorpool Monday on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 15, 2018. Every Monday morning USARAF Soldiers conduct PMCS, locating and documenting any problems with the vehicles. This is an ongoing effort to keep up with unit readiness.

U.S. Army Africa Master Sgt. Lorenzo Thompson, the G4 operations NCOIC, leads a vigorous tabata workout with USARAF Soldiers at the Caserma Ederle gym, in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 4, 2018. Thompson holds a tabata workout every week to allow Soldiers, family members and civilians to push themselves in a 12-station interval training to build their physical and mental health while building camaraderie.

”To serve my country, make a career and give my family a better upbringing” - Master Sgt. Marlon Munoz

CSM Inman speaks at the Warriors Corner #12: Africa – Opportunity to Grow Enlisted Leadership Check out the full video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NonMXEjfDgI

"I serve to give my son a better life than I had," -PFC Blaise King United States Army Africa Audio/Visual Documentation Specialist

Team members from U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team 8324, 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, receives an orientation on the terrain model provides guidance from the Eco-Guards (the Gabonese equivalent of Park Rangers) during Counter Illicit Trafficking training, in Loango National Park, Gabon. The training provided by the 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, is a series of one week courses taught over six months to enhance partner force counter-illicit trafficking capabilities in Gabon (DOD Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John M. Hageman)

"I originally joined the Army as part of a family tradition of military service and for a sense of adventure. Since transferring to Civil Affairs, I’ve enjoyed assisting our partner nations increase their capabilities.”

"I originally joined the Army as part of a family tradition of military service and for a sense of adventure. Since transferring to Civil Affairs, I’ve enjoyed assisting our partner nations increase their capabilities.”

Dan Trusilo, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor at United States Africa Command, addresses students assigned to U.S. Army Africa during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course, Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.

Dan Trusilo, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor at United States Africa Command, addresses students assigned to U.S. Army Africa during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course, Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.

Dr. Jeff Miller, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military at United States European Command, teaches a segment of the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course to U.S. Army Africa Soldiers Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.

Dr. Jeff Miller, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military at United States European Command, teaches a segment of the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course to U.S. Army Africa Soldiers Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.

“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer,” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic

“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer,” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic

“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer,” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic

“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic

Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Buenavente, United States Army Africa Joint Coalition Network Division NCOIC checks his shooting card during the USARAF range week at the Del Din Range on Sept. 17, 2018.

Brig. Gen. William J. Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy commanding general, paticipates in the annual Mandela Day celebration during Shared Accord 17 in the local community of Postmasburg, July 18, 2017. During Mandela Day, representatives from the armed forces donate 67 minutes of their free time to work in the local community on his birthday each year and to commemorate Nelson Mandela's age when he was released. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Tadow McDonald)

Unified Focus 2018 is underway in Douala, Cameroon.

BG William Prendergast, participates in an interview with Cameroonian media immediately following the opening ceremony for #UnifiedFocus18

ICYMI: U.S. Army Soldiers negotiate an obstacle at Ghana Armed Forces' Jungle Warfare School.

Lt. Col. Marcus S. Hunter (Left), Headquarter and Headquarter Support Battalion Commander hands off the company guidon to Cpt. Mark Owens.

U.S. Army Africa service members, civilians and family members participate in a tug of war during USARAF Organizational Day, held at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Stefan)

Maj. Ketty Chikwekwe, officer with the Zambian Army, speaks at the “Women in Peacekeeping” panel during the Shared Accord exercise 2018, Gako, Rwanda, August 22, 2018. The panel was composed of female service members, who have served on U.N. Peacekeeping missions, as part of a discussion about the importance of women as peacekeepers.

U.S. Army Maj. Steven Overholser, Urologist with Womack Army Medical Center, and Dr. Innocent Nzeyimana, resident in Urology , conduct a surgical operation together during MEDRETE 18-5 at the Rwandan Military Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda, Aug. 16, 2018. MEDRETE 18-5 is the first combined effort for a medical readiness training exercise between the Rwandan government and U.S. Army Africa. MEDRETE 18-5 is part of a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Rwandan military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jonathon Daniell)

“For this train and equip mission, there were over 400 hours of practical exercises and training.” 1LT Christopher Smith, 10th Mountain Division logistics platoon leader, Mogadishu, Somalia.

Shared Accord 2018 exercise participants from 15 nations and three international organizations gather for a group photo at the Rwandan Military Academy in Gako, Rwanda, Aug. 14, 2018. Shared Accord is a multi-lateral exercise intended to enhance U.S. and African forces’ capabilities to perform peacekeeping operations in support of United Nations and Africa Union mandates, while shaping the security environment, and deterring violent extremist organizations.