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With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.

With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.

With two weeks’ notice, U.S. Army Africa G4 Mobility Operations Division Surface Branch alongside U.S. Air Force personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, executed a crucial cargo movement, transporting seven trucks on a ferry for African Lion, the Marine Corps’ largest exercise in Africa on March 28, 2018, from Algeciras, Spain, to Ben Guerir, Morocco.

On Friday, May 18, 2018, the US Army Garrison Italy and the Vicenza Military Community celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. The celebration consisted of traditional dances and traditional foods. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Charles Stefan)

"I was fortunate enough to go to Yale to get a master's degree in African Studies. There are so many different opportunities that the Army has given me." - Lt. Col. Joseph Guido, U.S. Army Africa incoming director for Security Cooperation

#WhyWeServeWednesday " I was fortunate enough to go to @Yale to get a master's degree in African Studies. There are so many different opportunities that the Army has given me." - @USArmy Lt. Col. Joseph Guido, @USArmyAfrica incoming director for Security Cooperation

Warrant Officer Stephen Madison and Sgt. First Class Jerry Hitchcock, Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, conducted vehicle maintenance classes during the first week of Logistics School in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 7-11, 2018.

"I serve because a lot of people in my family have served. It is part of my heritage. My military service is an opportunity to see the world and gain life experiences. I have travelled so many different places - more than anyone in my family. It has been amazing and an honor to serve." -Tech. Sgt. Cody A. Weakland, U.S. Airforce.

Ghanaian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Africa Soldiers and civilians visit the Kofi Annan Peace Keeping Training Center to plan and prepare for the upcoming United Accord 2018 exercise. United Accord 2018 is a multi-component, joint, combined exercise designed to build soldier readiness and trans-regional security and stability through computer-programmed scenarios and field training tactics.

Maj. Garrett Barr, the 36th Engineer Brigade operations officer, center, visits the Ghana Armed Forces’ Bundase Training Center May 2, during United Accord 2018’s final planning event in Accra, Ghana, to pinpoint the needs for structural projects scheduled in June. United Accord 2018 is a multi-component, joint, combined exercise designed to build soldier readiness and trans-regional security and stability through computer-programmed scenarios and field training tactics. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. James Sheehan)

Lt. Col. Justin Sisak, U.S. Army Africa exercise planner, polls the combined planning audience at United Accord's final planning event.

U.S. Army Africa Provost Marshal, Maj. Craig Giancaterino, thanks Nigerian Army Soldiers for providing force protection during ALFS 2018.

U.S. Army and Ghanaian Armed Force engineers meet at the GAF's Bundase Training Center in Ghana to go over this summer's base-improving projects.

Planners from Uganda, U.S., Burundi, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands and Rwanda finalized details for Justified Accord 2018 Final Planning event that took place April 23-27. JA 2018 will enable multinational training with countries from East Africa, Europe, and the U.S. to increase readiness and interoperability in peacekeeping operations.

Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, USARAF acting commanding general, discusses African Land Forces Summit 2018 with media during the opening day in Abuja, Nigeria, April 16, 2018.

African Land Forces Summit participants take a photo at the Nigerian operation “Silent Kill” demonstration site in Abuja, Nigeria, Apr. 17, 2018. ALFS 18 will initiate a new relationship and build off past engagements and experiences, working together to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)

Nigerian snipers conduct an operation “Silent Kill” demonstration during African Land Forces Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, Apr. 17, 2018. ALFS 18 is a weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa to discuss and develop cooperative solutions and improve transregional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)

Forty African nations, NATO allies, Department of State officials, non-governmental organizations, State Partnership Program adjutant generals, African Union, U.S. Africa Command, and other senior military leaders participate in this year’s African Land Forces Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, April 16-19, 2018. ALFS 18 is a weeklong seminar that brings together land force chiefs from across Africa to discuss and develop cooperative solutions, as well as improve transregional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)

Nigerian Special Force soldiers repel from a helicopter during operation “Silent Kill” military demonstration at African Land Force Summit in Abuja, Nigeria.

Representatives from U.S. Army, NATO allies, and African forces attend the African Land Forces Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, Apr. 16, 2018. ALFS provides an opportunity for African land forces chiefs to speak to one another in a closed-door, off-the-record setting. This setting allows the chiefs to comfortably work together on specific challenges and threats with like-minded, regional counterparts. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)

Lt. Col. Casey Moes, U.S. Army Africa's Director of Protection, takes a selfie with Nigeria's International Conference Center booking team during a site visit in preparation for the African Land Forces Summit 2018.

Nigerian Army hosts press conference to announce ALFS 2018

Nigerian Army hosts press conference to announce ALFS 2018

Chief Warrant Officer Three Juanita Maximin, from U.S. Army Africa G4 logistics and mobility, supervises and assists loading bulk equipment and transportation assets at a port off the coast of Spain.

As part of U.S. Army Africa’s Emerging Enterprise Leadership Program, Craig Cotter, the USARAF deputy G4, mentors Kristen Clark, a USARAF G5 operations research system analyst, on leadership and improving organizational effectiveness March 30, 2018, on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Jennifer Garza)

Sgt. First Class Alex Fernandez, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, patrols a small suburban neighborhood outside the Nigerian Army military compound in Jaji, Nigeria. Fernandez deployed for seven weeks in Jaji, Nigeria, with a 12-soldier team training Nigerian Army infantry ground-level tactics, Feb. 2018. Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria's commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.

A Zambian Army female engagement team interacts with villagers in a scenario while training with 10th Mountain Division at the Nanking Peace Mission Training Center.

Soldiers from the 764th Ordnance Company, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) out of U.S. Army Fort Carson, Colorado, detonate three different sized charges to demonstrate the effects to participants of Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon.

Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, the U.S. Army Africa acting commanding general, visits members of the medical readiness training exercise team March 15, 2018. LeBoeuf shakes hands with Maj. Michael Orestes, a member of the MEDRETE team staying at Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon, for the duration of the exercise that highlights the strengthened partnership with Cameroon.

SSG Jessica Pfiffer and Maj. Jamie Vestal, prepare more than 200 certificates to be handed out at the closing ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon.

"I love the sense of meaning and purpose my service gives me, the unique opportunities it provides me and my family and the pride I feel every day I get to be a Soldier." - Capt. Mark Starchman, USARAF Operational Law Attorney

Members of the Unified Focus 2018 training audience participate in a practical exercise following morning academics covering Transition to Civilian Security, Vigilance Groups and Violent Extremist Organizations.

Twelve U.S. Army Soldiers share tactics and training with a little over 200 Nigerian Army Soldiers from 26th Infantry Battalion in a remote military compound four hours north of the capital in Jaji. The seven- week training includes reacting to an IED, react to an ambush, securing an objective, operations planning, etc. The training's significance cannot be underestimated. These Nigerian Soldiers may eventually use these tactics when forward-deployed to fight against the violent terrorist organization, Boko Haram. Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria's commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.

Twelve U.S. Army Soldiers share tactics and training with a little over 200 Nigerian Army Soldiers from 26th Infantry Battalion in a remote military compound four hours north of the capital in Jaji. The seven- week training includes reacting to an IED, react to an ambush, securing an objective, operations planning, etc. The training's significance cannot be underestimated. These Nigerian Soldiers may eventually use these tactics when forward-deployed to fight against the violent terrorist organization, Boko Haram. Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria's commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.

Twelve U.S. Army Soldiers share tactics and training with a little over 200 Nigerian Army Soldiers from 26th Infantry Battalion in a remote military compound four hours north of the capital in Jaji. The seven- week training includes reacting to an IED, react to an ambush, securing an objective, operations planning, etc. The training's significance cannot be underestimated. These Nigerian Soldiers may eventually use these tactics when forward-deployed to fight against the violent terrorist organization, Boko Haram. Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria's commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.

United Accord 2018 Main Planning Event at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana Feb. 28, 2018.

U.S. Army Africa Acting Commanding General Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf meets with U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire to discuss opportunities and topics south of the Alps on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 27, 2018. (U.S. Army photo/Antonio Bedin)

Maj. P. Jason Auchincloss, the U.S. Army Africa senior physician assistant, was one of six officers selected from the Army Medical Specialist Corps to attend the Army Medicine’s Iron Majors Week Post-Professional Short Course Program, scheduled to take place April 30 to May 4 at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.