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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)



By Staff Sgt. Brandon Ames Jul 19, 2018
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