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Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, the U.S. Army Africa commanding general, reflects on his time working with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman, the outgoing USARAF command sergeant major, during Inman’s relinquishment ceremony in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 6, 2019. Inman will next serve as the command sergeant major for the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.

Army civilians and employees of U.S Army Africa and the Vicenza military community attended a "Lean Leader" training course Oct. 21-25.The course is extension of the Army's Lean Six Sigma (LSS) initiatives, which enhances Army professionals' skill-set as good stewards of resources.

"Serving is an honor. I love America. I was born in El Salvador and coming to the U.S. has given me and my family a lot of opportunities. I love wearing the uniform and what I do in the Army." Spc. Azucena Vigil, U.S. Army Africa paralegal specialist

Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, U.S. Army Africa commanding general, meets with Soldiers while conducting battle field circulation Oct. 25, 2019, on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopian National Defense Force members and a U.S. Army Africa Soldier discuss layout details during their week of a main planning event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on October 23. The week consists of planning out details for the ENDF and USARAF co-hosted African Land Forces Summit to be held in the city in February 2020. ALFS 2020 is the eighth annual summit bringing leaders together across the continent with the upcoming theme of "Tomorrow's Security Demands Leadership Today."

Ceremony at Hoekstra Field in 1960.

The first flag raised during the activation of Southern European Task Force Oct. 25, 1955.

U.S. Army Spc. Lorenzo Simpson, assigned to the 385th Military Police Battalion, observes and advises a Chadian military member during a weapons qualifications course during a border patrol exercise led by the U.S. Regionally Aligned Force (RAF) from Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 30, 2019. The U.S. continues to support its African partners in maintaining stability in the region and protecting against threats to their citizens and sovereignty. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Evan Parker)

"I serve as a part of a legacy for my family and for future generations to be proud of. I serve to better my country and for the honor of being able to serve." - Sgt. Angel Rodriguez, U.S. Army Africa court reporter.

Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher E. Rozmarin

Capt. JayChrist Obusan delivers remarks at the U.S. Army Africa company change of command ceremony Oct. 4, at Hoekstra Field, Vicenza, Italy.

Capt. JayChrist Obusan delivers remarks at the U.S. Army Africa company change of command ceremony Oct. 4, at Hoekstra Field, Vicenza, Italy.

Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, U.S. Army Africa commanding general, visited the Chief of the South African Army, Lt. Gen. L. Yam, to officially discuss future engagements and exercises as directed by DEFCOM 2018 and in preparation for DEFCOM 2019 on Oct. 2, 2019.

“To be a good example for my son, to help provide and set the standard for him so that going forward in life I can make him proud and show him the proper way to do things as he grows up.” – Sgt. Rush Wyckoff, track vehicle repairer, 402nd Engineer Company

Soldiers and civilians assigned to U.S. Army Africa learn about the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, Sept. 17-20. The goal of the trip was to build the USARAF team and discuss lessons learned from the past to apply to future planning.

U.S. Army Africa personnel participated in a battlefield staff ride focusing on lessons learned during the WWII invasion at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, Sept. 17-20, 2019. The staff ride offered USARAF personnel an opportunity to reflect on the historical event and discuss how to best adapt their own training plans, in order to better prepare Soldiers for future combat.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

U.S. Army Africa held its third annual antiterrorism protection roundtable August 20-22 at the Golden Lion hall on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

“I serve because I want to be the change in the world, I want to be a part of the reason the world is becoming a better place day by day.” – Pfc. Briana Roland, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) specialist,1775th Military Police Company

A member of the Rwanda Defence Force posts security during the field training exercise of Exercise Shared Accord 2019, in Gabiro, Rwanda August 25, 2019. SA 19, which runs Aug. 14- 28, is focused on bringing together U.S. and Rwandan forces, African partner militaries, allies and international organizations to increase readiness, interoperability, and partnership building between participating nations for peacekeeping operations in the Central African Republic. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

"I joined the federal government because, at the age of 23, I was excited about health insurance and paid time off. About a year after I started, I realized how important the civilian workforce is to not only the men and women who serve in our armed forces, but also the entire nation if not world. I believe in what we do as civilians and the support roles we play to assist with the mission of the agencies we work for," said Jamie Jugran, a human resource specialist with U.S. Army Africa

#WhyIServe "I serve to continue my family's tradition of military service and I love that I can use my skills as a lawyer to further accomplish the mission that USARAF is doing." - Brittany Codd, an attorney advisor specializing in contracting Fiscal Law for USARAF.

#WhyIServe "I serve to continue my family's tradition of military service and I love that I can use my skills as a lawyer to further accomplish the mission that USARAF is doing." - Brittany Codd, an attorney advisor specializing in contracting Fiscal Law for USARAF.

U.S. service members from the 485th Engineering Company out of Machesney Park/Arlington Heights, Illinois work alongside members of the Rwanda Defence Force to prepare an area for cement at the Rwanda Military Academy, Gacko, Rwanda during Exercise Shared Accord 19 on August 18, 2019. During the exercise, the engineering company and members of the Rwandan Defence Force are working together to clear and prepare an area for a future displaced persons training site. Shared Accord 2019, which runs Aug. 14- 28, is focused on bringing together U.S. and Rwandan forces, African partner militaries, allies and international organizations to increase readiness, interoperability, and partnership building between participating nations for peacekeeping operations in the Central African Republic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Janeen Miller)

Planners from the U.S., United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Tunisia and Morocco pose for a group photo during the initial planning event for African Lion 2020, August 6, 2019, in Agadir, Morocco. Exercise African Lion is a U.S. Army Africa-led multinational joint force exercise focused on improving interoperability between participating nations.

Shared Accord participants directors, Rwandan and United States leadership pose for a photo following the official opening at SA19 at Gabiro Training Center, Gabiro, Rwanda August 14-29, 2019. SA19, sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command and executed by U.S. Army Africa (USARAF), trains participants on U.S., United Nations and African Union mandated peacekeeping operations by replicating real-world scenario from the U.N. mission in the Central Africa Republic, Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUCCA)

#WhyIServe "I serve for the educational opportunity and finish my bachelor's in civil engineering" -Sgt. John Placido, all-wheeled mechanic

Scott Saunders, U.S. Army Africa intelligence planner, discusses the field training exercise portion of African Lion 2020 with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces planners in Agadir, Kingdom of Morocco, August 6, 2019. Exercise African Lion is a U.S. Army Africa-led multinational joint force exercise focused on improving interoperability between participating nations. The African Lion initial planning event hosted countries from the U.S., United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Tunisia and the Kingdom of Morocco.

"I serve to challenge myself, to step out my comfort zone and become the best person I can be." -Sgt. Kiara Perez, operations and training room NCO

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment navigate a low-water crossing with members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force during a cordon and search training exercise at the Hurso Training Center near Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, July 19, 2019. The situational training exercise is being conducted as part of Justified Accord 2019. Justified Accord is an annual combined, joint exercise designed to strengthen partnerships, increase interoperability and enhance the capability and capacity of international participants to promote regional security and support peacekeeping operations for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aubry Buzek)

U.S. Army Soldiers and a member of the Ethiopian National Defense Force watch a Mi-17 helicopter take off during a casualty evacuation exercise at the Hurso Training Center near Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, July 25, 2019. The exercise is being conducted as part of Justified Accord 2019. Justified Accord is an annual combined, joint exercise designed to strengthen partnerships, increase interoperability and enhance the capability and capacity of international participants to promote regional security and support peacekeeping operations for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aubry Buzek)

An Ethiopian National Defense Force member assists U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 615th Engineer Construction Company, 4th Engineer Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado, with building the components of Somali-style huts for a training area at the Hurso Training Center near Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, July 15, 2019, as part of Justified Accord 19. Justified Accord is an annual combined, joint exercise designed to strengthen partnerships, increase interoperability and enhance the capability and capacity of international participants to promote regional security and support peacekeeping operations for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aubry Buzek)