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U.S. Army and Senegalese military pose for a group photo to highlight the strong partnership between the two countries at Hospital Military De Ouakam, Senegal, during Medical Readiness Exercise 19-2 closing ceremony, April 25, 2019. Medical Readiness Exercises provide a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Craig Jensen)

Tunisian Land Forces Soldiers arrive in Fort Polk, Louisiana to participate in a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise on March 30. This is the TLF's third rotation at JRTC and the largest African contingent to attend. JRTC provides military forces with multi-echelon training in a decisive action exercise environment to enable capabilities across the range of military operations and increase force readiness.

"I serve for my family. Both my father and my brother served, and our bond is stronger because of our shared experience."- U.S. Army Capt. Brian Andries, public affairs officer, 79th Theater Sustainment Command, Los Alamitos, California.

U.S. Army Africa dedicated the Current Operations Integration Center to Mr. David P. Gunderson on Caserme Del Din on April 17, 2019. Gunderson served as a supervisory operations specialist and a critical member of U.S. Army Africa for over five years. The COIC is instrumental in protecting U.S. personnel and facilities within Africa.

U.S. Army and Senegalese military medical professionals build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity during MEDREX 19-2 at Hospital Military De Ouakam, Senegal. USARAF is scheduled to conduct five MEDREXs this year to enhance readiness of U.S. Army medical professionals, reinforce interoperability between countries, and strengthen the capacity of participating military and civilian medical personnel.

A Zambian soldier talks through troop positioning with 1st Lt. Elijah Taulbee, 101st Airborne Div. 2nd Brigade, U.S. Army Africa regionally aligned force (RAF) training advisor, during an ambush response scenario. ZAMBATT V, the fifth iteration of troops from the country of Zambia to deploy in support of the United Nation’s Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), spent more than six weeks working with U.S., U.K., and French partners training and preparing for their mission to Central African Republic. U.S. Army Africa is providing military observer coach and trainer team mentors to the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) at the Zambian Army Nanking Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) near Lusaka, Zambia. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 (SW/AW) Evan Parker)

A Zambian soldier talks through troop positioning with 1st Lt. Elijah Taulbee, 101st Airborne Div. 2nd Brigade, U.S. Army Africa regionally aligned force (RAF) training advisor, during an ambush response scenario. ZAMBATT V, the fifth iteration of troops from the country of Zambia to deploy in support of the United Nation’s Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), spent more than six weeks working with U.S., U.K., and French partners training and preparing for their mission to Central African Republic. U.S. Army Africa is providing military observer coach and trainer team mentors to the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) at the Zambian Army Nanking Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) near Lusaka, Zambia. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 (SW/AW) Evan Parker)

A U.S. Soldier with 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, trains with members of the Moroccan special operations forces’ 2nd Airborne Brigade on the Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during a live-fire portion of the field training exercise during exercise African Lion 2019, in Tifnit, Morocco, March 26, 2019. African Lion 2019 is an annual, combined multilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques, and procedures while demonstrating the strong bond between the nations’ militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

AFRICOM executed ‘New Normal’ crisis management procedure.

"Serving gives me a sense of pride. All of the men in my family have served in previous conflicts. Continuing to serve is a sense of respect and honor to them." U.S. Army Africa Lt. Col. Kenneth O'Neal, MEDREX and exercise planner, surgeon cell.

The imagery has played out on the small screen for years. U.S. Army recruiting commercials featuring Soldiers running toward those in need – ready and able to help.

U.S. Army Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier introduces new USARAF Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Eric Folkestad during the quarterly training at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, March 1, 2019. For Brig. Gen. Folkestad's full bio, visit: https://www.usaraf.army.mil/leaders/deputy-commanding-general-army-reserve-engagement-cell-director

"I serve because I feel fulfilled and I think no matter what you do in the military, the smallest job to the largest you are truly contributing. It's rewarding to wear this uniform." -U.S. Army Africa CPT Sarah Schneider, G4 logistics officer

Members of African partner nations and U.S. Service members work together this week at the Initial Planning Event for Shared Accord 2019, February 12, 2019, in Kigali, Rwanda. Shared Accord is a joint, combined exercise designed to improve the interoperability and capabilities of the participating military, police, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations to respond to UN and African Union-mandated peacekeeping operations.

Members of African partner nations and U.S. Service members work together this week at the Initial Planning Event for Shared Accord 2019, February 12, 2019 in Kigali, Rawanda. Shared Accord is a joint, combined exercise designed to improve the interoperability and capabilities of the participating military, police, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations to respond to UN and African Union-mandated peacekeeping operations. #SA19 #Readiness

MG Roger Cloutier, USARAF commanding general, hosted senior leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), The National Guard State Partnership Program, U.S. Department of State, USAID, and allied nation partners for the 2019 Senior Leader Strategy Session Feb. 6-8. Cloutier stressed the importance of what he described as "stacking overlays," by deconflicting, coordinating and synchronizing mutual activities in Africa. "Ultimately it comes down to enduring relationships," Cloutier said.

MG Roger Cloutier, USARAF commanding general, hosted senior leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), The National Guard State Partnership Program, U.S. Department of State, USAID, and allied nation partners for the 2019 Senior Leader Strategy Session Feb. 6-8. Cloutier stressed the importance of what he described as "stacking overlays," by deconflicting, coordinating and synchronizing mutual activities in Africa. "Ultimately it comes down to enduring relationships," Cloutier said. #Partnership #Allies #StatePartnershipPorgram

ALFS19 planning team wraps up main planning event with the Botswana Defence Force in Gaborone, Botswana.

Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, the U.S. Army Africa commanding general, provides opening remarks for the Senior Leaders Strategy Session at the Golden Lion on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 6, 2019. The SLSS is a three day conference attended by representatives from U.S. Army Africa, the National Guard Bureau and Western allies. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)

"I serve because I like the idea of being part of something bigger than myself. I truly believe in the Army's mission and the United States of America. I will continue to serve my nation for as long as I possibly can in any capacity." -SFC Christopher Cruse, USARAF G-3 EECP.

"I was looking for a better life and my family motivated me to serve. The military is a great organization to be a part of and I wanted to follow in the footsteps of those who have served before me." -PV2 Jaron, Ricks, Dental Assistant

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eva Miranda, assigned to U.S. Army Africa, receives the Sgt. Morales Club medallion and certificate from Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, the U.S. Army Africa commander, during a ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy Jan. 28, 2019. The Sergeant Morales Club is an exclusive club that only inducts the most elite noncommissioned officers and whose members demonstrate the highest level of dedication to serving the Army and its Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eva Miranda, assigned to U.S. Army Africa, receives the Sgt. Morales Club medallion and certificate from Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, the U.S. Army Africa commander, during a ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy Jan. 28, 2019. The Sergeant Morales Club is an exclusive club that only inducts the most elite noncommissioned officers and whose members demonstrate the highest level of dedication to serving the Army and its Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

"Before I joined the Army I struggled with student loans. The Army offered me a lot of education incentives and much more." -Sgt. Sherrill Porter, U.S. Army Africa supply sergeant

"I serve for the betterment of myself, and to build a solid foundation for myself and my family in the future." -SPC Spencer Tapia, geospatial engineer.

"Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, the U.S. Army Africa commander presents the Legion of Merit to retired Brig. Gen. Edoardo Maggian, the former Italian Base commander during a retirement award presentation ceremony in the USARAF commander's conference room at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Jan. 11, 2019. Brig. Gen. Maggian served as the Italian Base Commander for the United States Installations in Vicenza, Italy, from February 2008 to September 2015. During his almost eight years as the base commander, his expertise and knowledge of working with national and local authorities aided United States military leaders redeploying U.S. Army personnel following Operation United Assistance and coordinated response and relief efforts for members of the Vicenza Military Community during the severe flooding in November 2010 which impacted 130 communities and 20,000 people. (U.S. Army Photo by Davide Dalla Massara)"

"I love serving my country and doing something that has an impact on a global scale." -Maj. Todd Coppedge, TSC synch plans officer, SCD

"I love serving my country and doing something that has an impact on a global scale." -Maj. Todd Coppedge, TSC synch plans officer, SCD

"I love serving my country and doing something that has an impact on a global scale." -Maj. Todd Coppedge, TSC synch plans officer, SCD

U.S. Army Spc. Legend Khotsombath, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate, explains parts of a satellite unit during an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN), version two, information exchange with Djibouti Army (FAD) soldiers at FAD Headquarters, Djibouti, Dec. 26, 2018. The ADSN works as an internal network that the African Union Mission in Somalia troop-contributing countries can use to communicate and share information amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Spc. Bretton Millar, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate, explains the importance of leveling a satellite unit during an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN), version two, information exchange with Djibouti Army (FAD) soldiers at FAD Headquarters, Djibouti, Dec. 26, 2018. The ADSN works as an internal network that the African Union Mission in Somalia troop-contributing countries can use to communicate and share information amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Spc. Bretton Millar, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate, explains the importance of leveling a satellite unit during an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN), version two, information exchange with Djibouti Army (FAD) soldiers at FAD Headquarters, Djibouti, Dec. 26, 2018. The ADSN works as an internal network that the African Union Mission in Somalia troop-contributing countries can use to communicate and share information amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Lenox assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard assists his team in navigating an obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti in Arta Plage, Djibouti, April 22, 2018. The four-day phase is the first of two necessary to earn a coveted French Desert Commando Badge. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Wilhoite with the 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment (1-141 IN), Bravo Company, Texas Army National Guard, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), gives instruction on infantry tactics and procedures to Djiboutian soldiers with the Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2018. The RIB is a Djiboutian army elite military force crisis response unit. The mission of the 1-141 IN is to rapidly deploy in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, and to contribute to international efforts to enhance security and stability in East Africa by providing security force assistance and fostering the capabilities of partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

"I joined the Army in 2003. I was in high school when September 11th happened. I didn't want to miss what was happening in the world. I had wanted to join the Army since I was a kid. Here I am 16 years later." -CW2 Daniel F. Ambia, property book officer.

"I serve out of a sense of patriotism, for the amazing opportunities that the Army provides and to make my family proud." - U.S. Army Maj. W. Kyle Simon, Central Region Desk Officer, SCID.

A decade of service. On December 9, 2018, U.S. Army Africa celebrated 10 years of service. Thank you for the #CommitmentByAll past and present soldiers who have worn the SETAF patch.

U.S. Army Africa Civil Affairs Team 203 in conjunction with Agadez Regional Governor Sadou Soloke and USAID-OTI conclude a 25 day solar technician training program resulting in 50 trained solar technicians in Agadez, Niger, Dec. 7, 2018. This project directly supports the burgeoning solar power infrastructure being developed by the local government and supported by international assistance