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Multinational United Accord exercise kicks-off in Ghana
Chadian Lt. Youssouf Brahim, Intelligence officer, takes notes during the opening ceremony for 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: Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bridson
MEDRETE 17-3
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Christopher Sims, a nurse anesthetist, and his counterpart monitor a patient prior to a thyroidectomy at Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 15. 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
Multinational United Accord exercise kicks-off in Ghana
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: Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bridson
44 Nations gather in Malawi for ALFS 17
44 Nations gather in Malawi for ALFS 17
Photo by: Sgt. Maj. David Rhodes
Malawi concludes successful African Land Forces Summit
Warrant Officer 1 Patson Mwanakanje (left), a member of the Zambian Army headquarters, and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ramous Barker, Republic of Ghana Forces Sergeant Major, socialize during the African Land Forces Summit, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
Malawi concludes successful African Land Forces Summit
From left to right: Vincent Ghambi, Deputy Minister of Defense for Malawi, Virginia Palmer, American Ambassador to Malawi, Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri, Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, stand for the Malawi national anthem the closing ceremony of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
Malawi concludes successful African Land Forces Summit
Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri (left), Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, answer questions during a press conference after the conclusion of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
ALFS17 features inaugural Senior Enlisted Program
Malawi Defence Force soldiers enrolled in the Malawi Armed Forces College Sergeants Major Course joined senior enlisted military leaders from nine countries across the African continent and U.S. counterparts during the first African Land Forces Summit Senior Enlisted Program, in Salima, Malawi, May 9, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
ALFS17 features inaugural Senior Enlisted Program
Command Sgt. Maj. Cooper Manqueh, a senior noncommissioned officer in the Liberian army, gives his introduction to senior enlisted military leaders from nine countries across the African continent, U.S. counterparts and Malawi Defence Force soldiers enrolled in the Malawi Armed Forces College Sergeants Major Course during the first African Land Forces Summit Senior Enlisted Program, in Salima, Malawi, May 9, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
ALFS17 features inaugural Senior Enlisted Program
Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Gilpin, a senior noncommissioned officer in U.S. Army Africa, gives an introduction to senior enlisted military leaders from nine countries across the African continent and Malawi Defence Force soldiers enrolled in the Malawi Armed Forces College Sergeants Major Course during the first African Land Forces Summit Senior Enlisted Program, in Salima, Malawi, May 9, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
MEDRETE 17-3
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Christopher Mason, a practicing nurse specialist, helps Col. Christopher Sinha, an ear, nose and throat surgeon adjust his headlight prior to a thyroidectomy during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 12. 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 17-3
Chadian Lt. Djenaissem Bekoutou, a biomedical technician, and U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 2 Doug Sires, a health services maintenance technician, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support in Forest Park, Ga., run diagnostics on a c-arm machine during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 10. 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
Army Reserve Soldier, surgeon prepares for deployment through Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3
Chadian and U.S. Army military medical professionals perform post-operative rounds to assess patient progress during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 8. 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
Army Reserve Soldier, surgeon prepares for deployment through Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Michael Shotwell, a general surgeon, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support in Forest Park, Ga., and Chadian Col. Bakhit Saleh Harane, a surgeon, perform a patella repair surgery during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 8. 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
Army Reserve Soldier, surgeon prepares for deployment through Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3
Chadian Col. Bakhit Saleh Harane, surgeon, and U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Michael Shotwell, general surgeon, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support, perform a hernia surgery together during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N’Djamena, Chad, May 3. 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
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Chadian Capt. Dillah Naiwallah, an instrument supervisor, U.S. Army Reserve Sgts. Talithia Williams and Nykita Williams, both operating room technicians, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support in Forest Park, Ga., suture a scalp laceration due to a gunshot wound during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 4. 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 17-3
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Christopher Sims, a nurse anesthetist, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support in Forest Park, Ga., fastens arm guards on a surgical patient during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 8. 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
Senior Enlisted Advisor says character of conflict is changing
VICENZA, Italy -- The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the character of conflict is changing, and the U.S. military must adapt to keep up with global threats.
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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Christopher Mason, a practicing nurse specialist, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support in Forest Park, Ga., and his Chadian counterpart reset a broken leg before casting it during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 4. 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
Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017
Senior military leaders from countries across the African continent applaud during an introductory session before the opening ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 8, 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 transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017
More than 40 nations from across the globe gather during the African Land Forces Summit at the Umodzi Business Park, Lilongwe, Malawi, May 8, 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 photo by Spc. Tadow McDonald)
Photo by: Sgt. Paige Behringer, Lilongwe, Malawi
Americans, Chadians kick off Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3
Chadian Maj. Gen. Beure Mbaidonadji addresses the MEDRETE 17-3 team during the opening ceremony held at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 2. The exercise includes participants from the Chadian government, U.S. Army Africa, and the 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support in Forest Park, Ga. It 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
Shared Accord 2017 Final Planning Event
Soldiers from 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct site reconnaissance for the upcoming #SharedAccord exercise during a planning event at the South African Army Combat Training Center in Lohatlha, Northern Cape, South Africa April 26, 2017.
Formerly known as Southern Accord, Shared Accord is a bi-lateral exercise between South African and U.S. Forces that will focus on peacekeeping operations and is scheduled to take place in July 2017.
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, greets Cameroonian Maj. Gen. Saly Mohamadou, Commander of the 2nd Military Region of Cameroon, at the opening ceremony for exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
Italian Carabinieri Maj. Alessandro Criscitiello briefs Unified Focus 2017 participants on police units’ responsibilities during peacekeeping operations April 25, 2017, at the Douala Naval Base. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
A Nigerian military officer briefs his working group during discussions at Exercise Unified Focus 2017, held at the Douala Naval Base, Cameroon, April 26, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
Exercise participants from more than 10 nations discuss interagency cooperation during working groups at Exercise Unified Focus, April 26, 2017, at the Douala Naval Base, Cameroon. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
Multinational working groups discuss ways to counter violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin during exercise Unified Focus 2017, held at the Douala Naval Base, Cameroon, April 27, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
A Benin military officer briefs his working group during discussions at Exercise Unified Focus 2017, held at the Douala Naval Base, Cameroon, April 27, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
Unified Focus 2017 tabletop exercise brings multinational collaboration to Cameroon
Military and civilian representatives from over 10 nations pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony for Exercise Unified Focus 2017, held at the Douala Naval Base, Cameroon, April 28, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Harrington visits CL Garoua, meets with regionally aligned force Soldiers
During a visit to Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon, U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington expresses appreciation and presents coins to Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in a ceremony April 27, 2017. The Soldiers are deployed as part of the U.S. Army’s regionally aligned forces in Africa. (U.S. Army photo)
Exercise Unified Focus 2017 kicks off in Cameroon
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Harold Estabrooks, U.S. Army Africa Army Reserve Engagement Cell, directs the arrangement of the group photo following the opening ceremony for exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Exercise Unified Focus 2017 kicks off in Cameroon
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, answers questions for local journalists following the opening ceremony for exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Exercise Unified Focus 2017 kicks off in Cameroon
Senior leaders an guest speakers exchange remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Exercise Unified Focus 2017 kicks off in Cameroon
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sarah Balian translates as Cameroonian Maj. Gen. Saly Mohamadou, Commander of the 2nd Military Region of Cameroon, provides his remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Exercise Unified Focus 2017 kicks off in Cameroon
U.S. Army Maj. Aaron Smith, U.S. Embassy Yaounde office of security cooperation, provides remarks during the opening ceremony of exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
Exercise Unified Focus 2017 kicks off in Cameroon
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, greets Cameroonian Maj. Gen. Saly Mohamadou, Commander of the 2nd Military Region of Cameroon, at the opening ceremony for exercise Unified Focus 2017, held on the Douala Naval Base, April 24, 2017. UF 17 is a weeklong tabletop exercise that brings the military partners of the Lake Chad basin area’s Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) together to practice joint planning and coordination through a series of scripted vignettes.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Douala, Cameroon
USARAF builds, strengthens partnerships through accord exercises
An U.S. Army Soldier and a Cameroonian Armed Forces soldier work together to secure a checkpoint during a simulated tactical movement at this year’s Central Accord exercise in Libreville, Gabon, on June 21, 2016. U.S. Army Africa’s exercise Central Accord 2016 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (Defense Department photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)
USARAF builds, strengthens partnerships through accord exercises
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Co. 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, move gear across a wire during the team obstacle course at the French Jungle Warfare School in Gabon, June 10, 2016. Soldiers attended the French Jungle Warfare School as part of U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord 2016, an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operation. (U.S. Army photo by Yvette Zabala-Garriga)
USARAF builds, strengthens partnerships through accord exercises
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dennis B. Unger, assigned to Bravo Co. 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, from Hinesville, Ga., plots points on a map with a Gabonese service member during exercise Central Accord 16 in Gabon, June 17, 2016. U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Yvette Zabala-Garriga)
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