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#WhyIServe
"I initially joined for the educational benefits but after 9/11 occurred my service transitioned into being a patriotic duty. Serving as a human resource officer has allowed me the opportunity to assist Soldiers, reviewing and correcting records, and enabling them to progress in their careers." -Capt. Eduardo Olvera, battalion S1 officer in charge.
Photo by: USARAF, Vicenza, Italy
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A multi-faceted exercise and a humanitarian civic assistance event spanning four countries
The USARAF Medical Readiness Exercise Concept Development Event commenced December 2-6
The USARAF Medical Readiness Exercise Concept Development Event commenced December 2-6, in Vicenza, Italy.Representatives from U.S. Army National Guard units and six African countries to include Chad, Senegal, Ghana, Ethiopia, and others are attending this year's event.
MEDREX events are aligned with USARAF and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) directed joint exercises and stand-alone events with support from U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) units and U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command through the Department of the Army (DA) with additional support from the National Guard State Partnership Program. 44th Medical Brigade XVIII Airborne Corps.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, Vicenza, Italy
Why I Serve
"I serve because I love my country and to be an example of leadership. To serve and defend the greatest country in the world is truly an honor. The leaders who came before us laid the groundwork for what America is today and by serving, I want to help make their dreams our reality."
-Sgt. Michael Murphy, U.S. Army Africa command driver and 173rd Airborne Brigade Paratrooper
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza
Exercise African Lion 20 Main Planning a Success in Morocco
AGADIR, Morocco – Military planners from the U.S., Africa and Europe worked alongside their Moroccan partners to plan U.S. Army Africa’s largest exercise, African Lion, in Agadir, Morocco, Nov. 4-8, 2019.
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Exercise African Lion 20 Main Planning a Success in Morocco
AGADIR, Morocco – Military planners from the U.S., Africa and Europe worked alongside their Moroccan partners to plan U.S. Army Africa’s largest exercise, African Lion, in Agadir, Morocco, Nov. 4-8, 2019.
Photo by: , Agadir, Morocco
African Lion 20 MPE
Troops from across the United States as well as servicemembers from Spain, Tunisia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Italy, gather at the main planning event for Exercise African Lion in Agadir, Morocco, Nov. 8, 2019. Spearheaded by U.S. Army Africa and hosted by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, African Lion 20 is a joint force headquarters-validating, partnership- strengthening, readiness-building, multinational, multi-domain and multifunctional exercise testing the warfighters’ ability to deploy, fight and win in a complex, competitive and global environment. (Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton.)
Photo by: Maj. Cain Claxton, Agadir, Morocco
Why I Serve...
"I serve in the U.S. Army for those who want to but aren't able to. Being third generation Army, I felt like it was my duty; my grandfather served in the Korean War and my father served during the Gulf War."
Master Sgt. Lance Walker, 79th Theater Sustainment Command - Forward, senior airdrop operations NCO
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF CSM relinquishes responsibility
USARAF CSM relinquishes responsibility
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
Vicki Inman is presented with a rosary blessed by Pope Francis during the relinquishment ceremony for her husband, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman, the outgoing U.S. Army Africa command sergeant major, in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 6, 2019. Inman relinquished his position in Italy as he prepares to move to his next assignment as the command sergeant major for the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
Soldiers, family and friends stand with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman, the outgoing U.S. Army Africa command sergeant major, and Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, the USARAF commanding general, for the U.S. national anthem in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 6, 2019. Both Italian and U.S. anthems played at the commencement of Inman’s relinquishment ceremony. Inman will next serve as the command sergeant major for the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
U.S. Army Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier presents outgoing USARAF Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman with a parting gift in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 6, 2019. Inman relinquished his position in Italy and will next serve as the command sergeant major for the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, the U.S. Army Africa commanding general embraces 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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman, the outgoing U.S. Army Africa command sergeant major, reflects on his time and experiences at USARAF during his relinquishment ceremony in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 6, 2019. Inman will next serve as the command sergeant major for the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman, the outgoing U.S. Army Africa command sergeant major, and his wife Vicki, fellow Soldiers and friends listen as Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, the USARAF commanding general, reflects on his time working with Inman in Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 6, 2019. Inman relinquished his position in Italy as he prepares to move to his next assignment as the command sergeant major for the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
USARAF CSM Relinquishes Responsibility
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Milnes, , , Italy
Lean Six Sigma training enhance USARAF professionals
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.
Photo by: Maj. Devon Thomas
Why I Serve Wednesday
"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
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza
USARAF Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier meets with the troops!
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Vicenza, Italy
African Land Forces Summit main planning event takes off!
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."
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Vicenza, Italy
This week we celebrate SETAF 's 64th Birthday!
Ceremony at Hoekstra Field in 1960.
Photo by: USARAF Staff, Vicenza, Italy
This week we celebrate SETAF 's 64th Birthday!
The first flag raised during the activation of Southern European Task Force Oct. 25, 1955.
Photo by: USARAF Staff, Vicenza, Italy
385th MP BN observe Chadian military members during weapons qualifications
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)
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Parker, Chad
Why I Serve Wednesday
"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
Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher E. Rozmarin
Welcome HSC's new company commander, Capt. Obusan!
Capt. JayChrist Obusan delivers remarks at the U.S. Army Africa company change of command ceremony Oct. 4, at Hoekstra Field, Vicenza, Italy.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Vicenza, Italy
Welcome HSC's new company commander, Capt. Obusan!
Capt. JayChrist Obusan delivers remarks at the U.S. Army Africa company change of command ceremony Oct. 4, at Hoekstra Field, Vicenza, Italy.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Vicenza, Italy
U.S. Army Africa Commanding General meets with the Chief of the South African Army
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.
Photo by: USARAF Staff, Vicenza, Italy
#WhyIServe
“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
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF staff lands on Normandy beach
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.
Lessons learned from the Invasion of Normandy
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.
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
USARAF holds third annual protection roundtable
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.
Photo by: Sgt. Sharifa Newton, Vicenza, Italy
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