Participants from 10 countries celebrated the conclusion of Justified Accord 2018, a combined-joint military exercise focused on the African Union Mission in Somalia at the Uganda Peoples Defense Force Center in Jinja, Uganda, June 29.
Participants from 10 countries celebrated the conclusion of Justified Accord 2018, a combined-joint military exercise focused on the African Union Mission in Somalia at the Uganda Peoples Defense Force Center in Jinja, Uganda, June 29.
"I joined the Army because I didn't have a lot of opportunities growing up, and I've come to love it because of the people that I get to work with. Also, I'm a patriot, and I love the United States." #USMA Cadet Nicholas Cunningham at United Accord 2018 in Accra, Ghana.
Participating personnel pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of United Accord 2018 in Accra, Ghana, July 16, 2018. UA18 is a Ghana Armed Forces & U.S. Army Africa hosted exercise consisting of four combined, joint components: a computer-programmed exercise (CPX), field training exercise (FTX), Jungle Warfare School (JWS) and medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE). West-African partner militaries, NATO Allies and U.S. Army Africa will execute each component in Accra, Ghana and surrounding areas. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Ames)
Justified Accord is an annual, combined, joint exercise bringing together personnel, African Partner militaries, police, allies, international organizations and the U.S. Army to promote interoperability between participating nations for peace keeping operations in the East Africa region.
A soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces and a Soldier with U.S. Army's 1-32 Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division greet each other during a field training exercise as part of United Accord 2018 at the Bundase Training Camp, Ghana July 16, 2018. United Accord 2018 is a Ghana Armed Forces & U.S. Army Africa hosted exercise consisting of four combined, joint components: a computer-programmed exercise (CPX), field training exercise (FTX), Jungle Warfare School (JWS) and medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE) (U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Douglas Parker)
ACCRA, Ghana - Ghana Armed Forces partnered with participants from other African nations, European allies and U.S. Army Africa to kick-off exercise United Accord 2018 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Ghana, July 16.
U.S. Army and Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers take part in Combat Life Saver training at Justified Accord 2018 at the Ugandan Rapid Deployment Capability Center, Jinja, Uganda, June 23, 2018.
“I joined because of the opportunities and adventures the Army provides. I continue to serve because I am able to work with a diverse group of people towards a greater cause.” - Lt. Col. Ralph Becki, USARAF Security Force Assistance Chief
Soldiers and airmen of Task Force Darby pose for a photo with children of Saare Jabbaama June 28, 2018 near Contingency Location, Garoua in Cameroon during a visit.
Volunteers from USARAF manned two booths, Wednesday, the Vicenza Sergeants Major Association and the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion booths for the 4th of July celebration at Caserma, Ederle, Vicenza, Italy on July 4, 2018.
U.S. Army and Uganda People’s Defence Force Soldiers work along side each other on C-IED training at Justified Accord 2018 at the Ugandan Rapid Deployment Capability Center, Jinja, Uganda, June 23, 2018. JA18 brings together AMISOM troop contributing nations, partner nations from East Africa, and the U.S. to foster security cooperation while improving interoperability.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)
JINJA, Uganda – Disguised in a Uganda People’s Defense Force military uniform, an adversary moves quickly to attack seven soldiers while out on patrol. The soldiers’ swift reactions successfully defeat the enemy. As the team approaches the adversary’s body, they discover he is wearing a suicide vest.