67 minutes: US, South African troops perform community service on Nelson Mandela day
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.
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Martinez, the early entry command post communications chief, places a rock on the pile signifying the pledge to train safely during the opening ceremony for exercise Shared Accord 2017 at the South African Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a joint, combined command post and company field training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations designed to enhance participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union- and United Nations-mandated peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Tadow McDonald)
South African troops salute during a ceremony kicking off Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a joint, combined command post and company field training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations designed to enhance participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union- and United Nations-mandated peacekeeping operations. (Courtesy photo by South African National Defense Force Capt. Matthew De Jager)
U.S. and South African troops each place a rock on a rock pile signifying the pledge to train safely during exercise Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a joint, combined command post and company field training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations designed to enhance participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union- and United Nations-mandated peacekeeping operations. (Courtesy photo by South African National Defense Force Capt. Matthew De Jager)
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and South African Army Opposition Force participants pose for a photo during a situational training scenario for Shared Accord 2017 at the South African Combat Training Center, July 19, 2017.
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)and South African Army Opposition Force participants pose for a photo during a situational training scenario for #SharedAccord 2017 at the South African Combat Training Center, July 19, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and Company Field Training Exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations.
Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S.Army's Surgeon General, visited US Army Garrison Italy and U.S. Army Africa to discuss successful Medical Readiness Training Exercises in Africa, visit Vicenza's world-class health clinic and answer questions at an open townhall.
Prendergast reflects on ‘outstanding’ USARAF experience
10:11 AM7/18/2017
South African Army Brig. Gen. Gustav Lategan and Brig. Gen. William J.Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, places the final plaque on the pile of rocks signifying the pledge to train safely during Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and company field training exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations. ( U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Tadow McDonald)
U.S. joint team brings public affairs discussion to Republic of the Congo
5:11 PM7/15/2017
U.S. and Congolese military members pose for a group photo during a public affairs exchange July 11, 2017, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
A joint team from the Defense Information School, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa conducted a weeklong discussion about public affairs with over 30 members of the Congolese Armed Forces.
U.S. joint team brings public affairs discussion to Republic of the Congo
5:03 PM7/15/2017
U.S. and Congolese military members pose for a group photo during a public affairs exchange July 11, 2017, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
A joint team from the Defense Information School, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa conducted a weeklong discussion about public affairs with over 30 members of the Congolese Armed Forces.
Master Sgt. Derrick Dixon and Sgt. Maj. Raymond Hendrick, U.S. Army Africa equal opportunity team, USARAF EO team poses for a picture with recent Gender Protection in Peace Operations Course graduates at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, July 11, 2017. USARAF EO works in conjunction with CoESPU on topics of gender equality, integration and exploitation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti)
Cadet Justin Olson learns how to take apart the K2C rifle alongside Malawian Cadet Cosmas soldier during Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program in Malawi.
Cadets meet with U.S. Ambassador to Madagascar Robert Yamate at the U.S. embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, during Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program. CULP is an annual three-week mission that immerses Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets in foreign cultures.
U.S. Army Cadet Samuel Boyles, a student from Appalachian State, gets his pack checked by a Malawian soldier during Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program in Malawi. CULP is an annual three-week mission that immerses Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets in foreign cultures.
USARAF G1 team shares human resources best practices with Cape Verde
5:15 PM6/30/2017
U.S. Army Capt. Jamie Vestal, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, Cabo Verdean Armed Forces Lt. Col. Antonio Jorge Rocha, U.S. Embassy representative Nicolau Soares, and Capt. Wayne Hancock, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, give closing remarks after a week of discussions, June 23, Praia, Cape Verde.
U.S. Army and FACV human resources professionals met June 19-23 to exchange information and share best practices in human resource operations at the brigade and battalion level, to familiarize participants with personnel readiness, build trust, and develop relationships between the U.S. and Cape Verdean militaries. (Photo by Bruno Azevedo, U.S. Embassy Praia)
Col. Richard D. Conkle assumed command of 207th Military Intelligence Brigade during a assumption of command ceremony on Hoekstra Field, June 26, 2017. Conkle takes over the brigade from Col. Tim Higgins, who left Italy for an assignment in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Angelica Mendez)