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#WhyWeServeWednesday
"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.
10 years down and plenty more to come
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.
Solar Technician Partnership Training
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
Photo by: Courtesy , Agadez, Niger
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"I serve in the United States Army so I can provide my son, who is currently in Kenya, a better life," -Spc. Obadiah Okari, all- wheel vehicle mechanic.
Civil Affairs team 203 focuses on educational and sustainable projects to promote long term success.
U.S. Army Civil Affairs team 203, 304th CA BDE deliver 45 school desks as part of a multi stage school development construction project providing humanitarian aid to the Abalan primary school on Dec. 5, in Agadez, Niger. CA team 203 focuses on educational and sustainable projects to promote long term success in support of Air Base 201, Base Operating Support Integrator Mission.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Agadez, Nigeria
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"As my father before me, I followed in his footsteps in joining the military" - Pfc. Marlee Ball, USARAF Geospatial Engineer.
Photo by: Spc. Angelica Gardner, Vicenza, Italy
Keeping Soldiers Safe on the Continent!
U.S. Army Africa HHBn medical team attended a three day Tropical medicine course Nov. 13-15, at Camp Lemmonnier, Djibouti. Medical professionals from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army joined together to discuss best practices and challenges regarding communicable diseases common to the continent of Africa.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Keeping Soldiers Safe on the Continent
U.S. Army Africa HHBn medical team attended a three day Tropical medicine course Nov. 13-15, at Camp Lemmonnier, Djibouti. Medical professionals from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army joined together to discuss best practices and challenges regarding communicable diseases common to the continent of Africa.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Did you do SRP?
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, U.S. Army Africa commanding general attends the Soldier Readiness Processing at Caserma Ederle's Mission Training Complex Nov. 27, 2018. SRP allows units to increase readiness and ensure all USARAF personnel are deployable while meeting the Army's requirement for 100% Meal card enhancement coding to CAC.
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"I serve to take advantage of the traveling opportunity the Army has to offer while finding a purpose for myself," -Sgt. Enrique Anaya Operations NCO
Happy Thanksgiving
Leaders from U.S. Army Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade came together to serve their Soldiers a thanksgiving meal full of mashed potatoes, corn, and turkey at Caserma Del Din DFAC on Nov. 21, 2018.
Turkey Trot 5K
Vicenza Military Community members including Soldiers, civilians and family members kicked off the annual Turkey Trot 5k run/walk on the Caserma Ederle Track and Field Nov. 17, 2018.
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"I love my country. The Army has given me the opportunity to experience the world. I love my job, working with Soldiers and the mission. For these reasons, I have decided to make a career out of it." -CW2 Mark Wire, DISE-T OIC, C/522nd MI BN, 207th MIB(T)
Exercise Askari Storm
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division work closely with our allies and partners from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) during Exercise Askari Storm.
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"When I was in law school I always wanted to do something in public interest, specifically dealing with international law. USARAF is perfect for this because it allows me to give back to my country and work with partner nations and their attorneys. The reason I went to law school is to make the world a better place and working in USARAF and with partner nations I get to achieve this." - U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Codd, operational law attorney.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Jinja, Uganda
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"When I was in college I wanted to give my time and energy to a worthwhile cause. I felt like my skills and abilities would be a valuable asset and I thought, what better than the United States Army. At the time I loved working out and I wanted to go into public service. I also wanted to have an impact on soldiers. There is not a group of people I care about more. Now I get to do these things every day and it is very fulfilling." -Capt. Hannah Baker, HHBn S4 officer in charge.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza
African Land Forces Summit Initial Planning Event sets the stage for the upcoming year!
Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Botswana Defence Force achieved their first major milestone when they met last week in Gaborone, Botswana, to plan for the African Land Forces Summit in June 2019.
Photo by: Capt. Jonathon Daniell, Gaborone, Botswana
African Land Forces Summit Initial Planning Event sets the stage for the upcoming year!
Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Botswana Defence Force achieved their first major milestone when they met last week in Gaborone, Botswana, to plan for the African Land Forces Summit in June 2019
Photo by: Capt. Jonathan Daniell, Gako, Rwanda
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"I serve to escape the monotony of civilian life and to serve as a medic in the United States Army," -Spc. Brenden J. Brown, HHB Medic
Photo by: Spc. Angelica Gardner, Italy
US Soldiers train, maintain readiness in Cameroon
Sgt. Austin Boyd practices on an M3 Ranger anti-armor/assault weapon system before being tested during Task Force Talon Soldiers, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) execute Army Expert Infantryman Badge training to maintain readiness Oct. 15, 2018. TF Talon service members are serving in a support role for the Cameroonian military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christina J. Turnipseed)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Christina J. Turnipseed, Garoua, Cameroon
Get Your Flu Shot!
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Trave C. Rhodes, G3 Security Cooperation (G3SCD), receives his annual influenza vaccine from Spc. Brenden J. Brown, U.S. Army Africa medic at Caserma Del Din gym, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2018. United States Army Africa gives Soldiers the opportunity to meet U.S. Army’s annual influenza vaccine requirement and maintain readiness.
Get Your Flu Shot!
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Trave C. Rhodes, G3 Security Cooperation (G3SCD), receives his annual influenza vaccine from Spc. Brenden J. Brown, U.S. Army Africa medic at Caserma Del Din gym, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2018. United States Army Africa gives Soldiers the opportunity to meet U.S. Army’s annual influenza vaccine requirement and maintain readiness.
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The DJ Announces the winners of the costume contest at the U.S. Army Africa annual Fall Festival Oct. 20, 2018, Del Din, Vicenza, Italy. The festival brought together families for festive activities, games and prizes.
Photo by: Sgt. Jennifer Garza, Vicenza, Italy
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"I chose to serve my country and take advantage of all the traveling opportunities the Army has to offer," -Sgt. Nicholas Degristina, HSC Operations
Motorpool Monday
U.S. Army Africa Master Sgt. Carlos M. Garcia, Ops NCOIC, conducts preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on his assigned vehicle during Motorpool Monday on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 15, 2018. Every Monday morning USARAF Soldiers conduct PMCS, locating and documenting any problems with the vehicles. This is an ongoing effort to keep up with unit readiness.
Tabata with Master Sgt. Thompson
U.S. Army Africa Master Sgt. Lorenzo Thompson, the G4 operations NCOIC, leads a vigorous tabata workout with USARAF Soldiers at the Caserma Ederle gym, in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 4, 2018. Thompson holds a tabata workout every week to allow Soldiers, family members and civilians to push themselves in a 12-station interval training to build their physical and mental health while building camaraderie.
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”To serve my country, make a career and give my family a better upbringing” - Master Sgt. Marlon Munoz
Photo by: Spc. Angelica Gardner, Ederle
AUSA 2018
CSM Inman speaks at the Warriors Corner #12: Africa – Opportunity to Grow Enlisted Leadership
Check out the full video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NonMXEjfDgI
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"I serve to give my son a better life than I had," -PFC Blaise King United States Army Africa Audio/Visual Documentation Specialist
Counter illicit trafficking training enhances partnerships, protects wildlife
Team members from U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team 8324, 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, receives an orientation on the terrain model provides guidance from the Eco-Guards (the Gabonese equivalent of Park Rangers) during Counter Illicit Trafficking training, in Loango National Park, Gabon. The training provided by the 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, is a series of one week courses taught over six months to enhance partner force counter-illicit trafficking capabilities in Gabon (DOD Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John M. Hageman)
Photo by: Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Hageman
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"I originally joined the Army as part of a family tradition of military service and for a sense of adventure. Since transferring to Civil Affairs, I’ve enjoyed assisting our partner nations increase their capabilities.”
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"I originally joined the Army as part of a family tradition of military service and for a sense of adventure. Since transferring to Civil Affairs, I’ve enjoyed assisting our partner nations increase their capabilities.”
Photo by: Ms. Kymana Jurado, Gabon
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
Dan Trusilo, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor at United States Africa Command, addresses students assigned to U.S. Army Africa during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course, Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.
Photo by: Capt. Jonathon Daniell
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
Dan Trusilo, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor at United States Africa Command, addresses students assigned to U.S. Army Africa during the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course, Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.
Photo by: Capt. Jonathon Daniell
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
Dr. Jeff Miller, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military at United States European Command, teaches a segment of the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course to U.S. Army Africa Soldiers Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.
Photo by: Capt. Jonathon Daniell
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
Dr. Jeff Miller, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military at United States European Command, teaches a segment of the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course to U.S. Army Africa Soldiers Sept. 13, 2018, in Vicenza, Italy.
Photo by: Capt. Jonathon Daniell
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
Photo by: Capt. Jonathon Daniell, Vicenza, Italy
#WhyWeServeWednesday
“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer,” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic
#WhyWeServeWednesday
“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer,” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic
#WhyWeServeWednesday
“I wanted to follow in my parents footsteps and take advantage of the educational opportunities that the Army has to offer,” -Spc. Brandon Chandler USARAF generator mechanic
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