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Shared Accord 2017 symbolic rock piling ceremony
U.S. and South African troops each place a rock on a rock pile signifying the pledge to train safely during exercise Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a joint, combined command post and company field training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations designed to enhance participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union- and United Nations-mandated peacekeeping operations. (Courtesy photo by South African National Defense Force Capt. Matthew De Jager)
Photo by: South African National Defense Force Capt. Matthew De Jager
Shared Accord 2017
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and South African Army Opposition Force participants pose for a photo during a situational training scenario for Shared Accord 2017 at the South African Combat Training Center, July 19, 2017.
Photo by: Spc. Tadow McDonald
Shared Accord 2017
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)and South African Army Opposition Force participants pose for a photo during a situational training scenario for #SharedAccord 2017 at the South African Combat Training Center, July 19, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and Company Field Training Exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations.
Photo by: Spc. Tadow McDonald
Lt. Gen. West visits USARAF
Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S.Army's Surgeon General, visited US Army Garrison Italy and U.S. Army Africa to discuss successful Medical Readiness Training Exercises in Africa, visit Vicenza's world-class health clinic and answer questions at an open townhall.
Prendergast reflects on ‘outstanding’ USARAF experience
South African Army Brig. Gen. Gustav Lategan and Brig. Gen. William J.Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, places the final plaque on the pile of rocks signifying the pledge to train safely during Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and company field training exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations. ( U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Tadow McDonald)
U.S. joint team brings public affairs discussion to Republic of the Congo
U.S. and Congolese military members pose for a group photo during a public affairs exchange July 11, 2017, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
A joint team from the Defense Information School, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa conducted a weeklong discussion about public affairs with over 30 members of the Congolese Armed Forces.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
U.S. joint team brings public affairs discussion to Republic of the Congo
U.S. and Congolese military members pose for a group photo during a public affairs exchange July 11, 2017, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
A joint team from the Defense Information School, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa conducted a weeklong discussion about public affairs with over 30 members of the Congolese Armed Forces.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
EO Team partners with CoESPU
Master Sgt. Derrick Dixon and Sgt. Maj. Raymond Hendrick, U.S. Army Africa equal opportunity team, USARAF EO team poses for a picture with recent Gender Protection in Peace Operations Course graduates at Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, July 11, 2017. USARAF EO works in conjunction with CoESPU on topics of gender equality, integration and exploitation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti)
CULP Malawi 2017
Cadet Justin Olson learns how to take apart the K2C rifle alongside Malawian Cadet Cosmas soldier during Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program in Malawi.
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Cadets meet with U.S. Ambassador to Madagascar Robert Yamate at the U.S. embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, during Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program. CULP is an annual three-week mission that immerses Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets in foreign cultures.
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U.S. Army Cadet Samuel Boyles, a student from Appalachian State, gets his pack checked by a Malawian soldier during Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program in Malawi. CULP is an annual three-week mission that immerses Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets in foreign cultures.
USARAF G1 team shares human resources best practices with Cape Verde
U.S. Army Capt. Jamie Vestal, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, Cabo Verdean Armed Forces Lt. Col. Antonio Jorge Rocha, U.S. Embassy representative Nicolau Soares, and Capt. Wayne Hancock, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, give closing remarks after a week of discussions, June 23, Praia, Cape Verde.
U.S. Army and FACV human resources professionals met June 19-23 to exchange information and share best practices in human resource operations at the brigade and battalion level, to familiarize participants with personnel readiness, build trust, and develop relationships between the U.S. and Cape Verdean militaries. (Photo by Bruno Azevedo, U.S. Embassy Praia)
207th Assumption of Command
Col. Richard D. Conkle assumed command of 207th Military Intelligence Brigade during a assumption of command ceremony on Hoekstra Field, June 26, 2017. Conkle takes over the brigade from Col. Tim Higgins, who left Italy for an assignment in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Angelica Mendez)
Photo by: Pfc. Angelica Mendez
USARAF G1 team shares best practices with human resources professionals in Guinea-Bissau
Capt. Wayne Hancock, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, discusses readiness and deployment checklists with officers from the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau June 15, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
U.S. Army and human resources professionals from the air force, navy and army of Guinea-Bissau met June 12-16 to exchange information and share best practices in human resource operations at the brigade and battalion level, to familiarize participants with personnel readiness, build trust, and develop relationships between the U.S. and Guinea-Bissau militaries.
Photo by: , Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
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Capt. Wayne Hancock, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, discusses readiness and deployment checklists with officers from the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau June 15, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
U.S. Army and human resources professionals from the air force, navy and army of Guinea-Bissau met June 12-16 to exchange information and share best practices in human resource operations at the brigade and battalion level, to familiarize participants with personnel readiness, build trust, and develop relationships between the U.S. and Guinea-Bissau militaries.
Photo by: , Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
USARAF G1 shares human resources best practices with Guinea-Bissau
Capt. Wayne Hancock, U.S. Army Africa G1 operations officer, discusses readiness and deployment checklists with officers from the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau June 15, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
U.S. Army and human resources professionals from the air force, navy and army of Guinea-Bissau met June 12-16 to exchange information and share best practices in human resource operations at the brigade and battalion level, to familiarize participants with personnel readiness, build trust, and develop relationships between the U.S. and Guinea-Bissau militaries.
Photo by: , Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
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MEDRETE 17-4 includes participants from the Gabonese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the 14th Combat Support Hospital at Fort Benning, Ga. It is the fourth in a series of medical readiness training exercises that USARAF is scheduled to facilitate in various countries in Africa. The mutually beneficial exercise offers opportunities for the partnered militaries to share best practices and improve medical treatment processes. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti
MEDRETE 17-4: Gabon
MEDRETE 17-4 includes participants from the Gabonese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the 14th Combat Support Hospital at Fort Benning, Ga. It is the fourth in a series of medical readiness training exercises that USARAF is scheduled to facilitate in various countries in Africa. The mutually beneficial exercise offers opportunities for the partnered militaries to share best practices and improve medical treatment processes. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti
Logistics Advisory Team
Chief Warrant 3 Glendia Williams, Sgt. Frederick Stone, Sgt. 1st Class Terry Jones, Capt. Denny Luong, of the Institutional Logistics Advisory Team from the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade "Lifeliners", U.S. Army Fort Campbell, Kentucky, pose for a group photo at Camp Luano, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 3, 2017. The ILAT team traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Logistics School to work alongside instructors and enhance their capability to teach and mentor Congolese logisticians. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Photo by: U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Bastogne Soldiers celebrate 242 years of U.S. Army
The youngest soldier at Contingency Location Garoua, Pvt. Michael Sklowdowski, and the oldest soldier, Capt. Jeremy Latham, the Task Force Toccoa executive officer, cut a cake during the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday at Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon, June 14. The soldiers of 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (Photo by 2nd Lt. Jorge Rodriguez)
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Garoua, Cameroon
Bastogne Soldiers celebrate 242 years of U.S. Army
Maj. Max Ferguson, the Task Force Toccoa commander, addresses soldiers gathered to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday at Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon, June 14. The soldiers of 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, are serving in a support role for the Cameroon military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Jorge Rodriguez)
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Garoua, Cameroon
Army Birthday
Task Force Toccoa Commander, Major Max Ferguson, briefs Soldiers deployed to Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon on the significance of the U.S. Army's 242nd birthday.
242nd U.S. Army Birthday in CL Garoua
1-506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Soldiers currently deployed to Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon cut a cake in honor of the U.S. Army's 242nd birthday, June 14.
USARAF physician assistant receives Army surgeon general's top honor
Maj. Jason Auchincloss, U.S. Army Africa senior physician assistant, assists a Vicenza High School student applying a forearm cast during a trip to the Vicenza Army Health Clinic orthopedic and radiology wing Jan. 24, 2017. Then-Capt. Auchincloss and Vicenza Army Health Clinic leadership invited students from VHS to work alongside U.S. Army medical professionals as part of their human anatomy class. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Jason Welch)
Photo by: Meredith March, VICENZA, Italy
USARAF physician assistant receives Army surgeon general's top honor
Maj. Jason Auchincloss, U.S. Army Africa senior physician assistant, briefs U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington on the medical procedures for the upcoming African Land Forces Summit at the Hall of Heroes on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, April 12, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and trans-regional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Spc. Tadow McDonald)
Photo by: Meredith March, VICENZA, Italy
United Accord 2017 FTX
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers from the 5th Infantry Battalion, Arakan Barracks, Burma Camp, pose for a group photo during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
Photo by: Spc. Victor F Perez Vargas
UA17 FTX
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers from the 5th Infantry Battalion, Arakan Barracks, Burma Camp, pose for a group photo during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
Photo by: Spc. Victor F Perez Vargas
United Accord 2017
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers participate in a farewell event during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
Senior leaders from partner countries discuss future partnerships
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa, and Ghana Armed Forces Maj. General William Azure Ayamdo, chief of the Army Staff, discuss key topics promoting regional relationships during United Accord 2017 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joseph Friend)
United Accord 2017 enhances readiness from Private to General
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers from the 5th Infantry Battalion, Arakan Barracks, Burma Camp, pose for a group photo during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
101st Airborne Division platoon provides secure training area for historic Somali National Army training
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Curtis and Spc. Blaine Grubb allow a Somali National Army vehicle through the gate at a training site in Mogadishu, Somalia, May 23, 2017, during a logistics course with the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Ky. These U.S. Soldiers, who belong to the 101st AD’s 1st Brigade, 1st Battalion, Delta Company, 3rd Platoon, were tasked to secure the training site during a logistics training course for the SNA. The SNA’s Danab battalion was the first to complete the logistics course, which concentrated on the organization of tactical movements of personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
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Somali National Army soldiers of the Danab battalion conduct convoy operations training with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division May 22, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
AFRICOM trainers share logistics expertise with Somali National Army partners, first class graduates
Five U.S. Army 101st Airborne Soldiers deployed with U.S. Army Africa to train Somali National Army soldiers stand at a graduation formation on May 23, 2017, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The six-week logistics course focused on various aspects of moving personnel, equipment and supplies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
American Soldiers enhance readiness through Ghana Armed Forces-led Jungle Warfare School
U.S. Army Spc. Jake Burley assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st, Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division maneuvers through a river during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School on Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 26, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Chaney)
American Soldiers enhance readiness through Ghana Armed Forces-led Jungle Warfare School
Ghana Armed Forces Sgt. Kofi Francis Donkor observes as U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division navigate through the jungle during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School on Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 26, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Chaney)
American Soldiers enhance readiness through Ghana Armed Forces-led Jungle Warfare School
Ghanaian Armed Forces Cpl. Kingsley Anyeala explains rope climbing techniques to U.S. Army Spc. Jake Burley from the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 20, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
Photo by: Spc. Victor Perez Vargas
American Soldiers enhance readiness through Ghana Armed Forces-led Jungle Warfare School
Ghanian Armed Forces Sgt. M Agyemang discusses training with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 20, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
Photo by: Spc. Victor Perez Vargas
United Accord 2017 enhances readiness from Private to General
Ghanian Armed Forces Maj. Jacob Codjoe, course commander of the Jungle Warfare School, discuss training with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Kurtz assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airbone (Air Assault) Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 20, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas)
Photo by: Spc. Victor Perez Vargas
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Chadians and Americans participate in the Closing Ceremony of Medical Readiness Training Exercise held at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 18. MEDRETE 17-3 is the third in a series of medical readiness training exercises that USARAF is scheduled to facilitate in various countries in Africa. The mutually beneficial exercise offers opportunities for the partnered militaries to share best practices and improve medical treatment processes. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti
United Accord 2017 enhances readiness from Private to General
Exercise participants from more than 20 nations gather for a group photo after the opening ceremony of United Accord 2017 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Ghana, May 19, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joseph Friend)
Photo by: Pfc. Joseph Friend
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