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9:10 AM11/4/2021

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth meets Polish Minister of Defense Mariusz Błaszczak in Warsaw, Poland Oct. 28, 2021. Her visit reinforces the U.S. and Polish shared commitment to NATO's defense and deterrence mission. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

9:10 AM11/4/2021

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses lessons learned on newly fielded equipment with 41st Artillery Brigade in Grafenwohr, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021. Wormuth met with Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and the 41st Artillery Brigade and shared how training with allies and partners improves NATO interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

9:09 AM11/4/2021

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth learns how to shoot an M777 howitzer with 173rd Airborne Brigade Sky Soldiers in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021. Col. Michael Kloepper, 173rd Airborne Brigade commander, said there is no more appropriate place for the Secretary of the Army to meet Sky Soldiers than on an artillery live fire range during a brigade collective training density. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

9:09 AM11/4/2021

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses lessons learned on newly fielded equipment with 41st Artillery Brigade in Grafenwohr, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021. Wormuth met with Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and the 41st Artillery Brigade and shared how training with allies and partners improves NATO interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

9:09 AM11/4/2021

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Hilbert, commanding general of 7th Army Training Command, speaks to the Honorable Christine Wormuth, U.S. Secretary of the Army, at Grafenwoehr Training Center on Oct. 27, 2021. Wormuth visited Germany on behalf of the U.S. Army as a symbol of U.S and German strong transatlantic ties for over 75 years. “Our legacy of partnership is built on the foundation of partnership between us and Germany and our shared vision of a Europe whole and free,” said Wormuth. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese)

9:09 AM11/4/2021

(Left to Right) Gen. Christopher Cavoli, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General, the Honorable Christine Wormuth, U.S. Secretary of the Army, and Markus Soeder, the Bavarian Minister President, pose for a photo before the Bavarian Streamer ceremony at the Munich Residence on Oct. 25, 2021, Munich, Germany. Wormuth attended the Bavarian Streamer event on behalf of the U.S. Army as a symbol of U.S and German strong transatlantic ties for over 75 years. “Our legacy of partnership is built on the foundation of partnership between us and Germany and our shared vision of a Europe whole and free,” said Wormuth. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jesus Menchaca)

9:09 AM11/4/2021

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth visits the Army's current largest housing investment with USAREUR-AF Commander Gen. Christopher Cavoli, SETAF-AF Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, and USAG Italy Commander Col. Matthew Gomlak in Vicenza, Italy Oct. 29, 2021. The $373 million Army Family Housing Construction venture will provide a total of 478 homes across two installations, almost doubling the current 249 homes.

9:09 AM11/4/2021

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth wrapped up her first overseas tour this week to U.S. Army Europe and Africa sites in Germany, Poland, and Italy to reinforce U.S. commitment to the NATO Alliance and discuss USAREUR-AF initiatives with senior leaders in the theater.

8:52 AM11/4/2021

1:47 PM10/26/2021

Continuing the planning process, military exercise planners from across the U.S., Europe and 13 African nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, to finalize planning efforts for the U.S. Africa Command-led exercise, Justified Accord, scheduled to take place in March of 2022. JA is an annual joint exercise that brings together U.S. Army personnel, African partners, allies, and international organizations to promote interoperability between participating nations for peacekeeping operations in the African region. Key leaders attending, the Kenya Army Headquarters, Chief of Training and Doctrine, Brigadier Benedict Mzee and virtually attending the opening ceremony was Brigadier General Ronald Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Deputy Commanding General from the National Guard Component. The key message at the opening event was an expression of gratitude for the participating partner nations, the planning specialists, commending the previous planning efforts and shared understanding that everyone’s expertise, and planning efforts contribute to a successful JA22’s overall mission.

1:47 PM10/26/2021

Continuing the planning process, military exercise planners from across the U.S., Europe and 13 African nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, to finalize planning efforts for the U.S. Africa Command-led exercise, Justified Accord, scheduled to take place in March of 2022. JA is an annual joint exercise that brings together U.S. Army personnel, African partners, allies, and international organizations to promote interoperability between participating nations for peacekeeping operations in the African region. Key leaders attending, the Kenya Army Headquarters, Chief of Training and Doctrine, Brigadier Benedict Mzee and virtually attending the opening ceremony was Brigadier General Ronald Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Deputy Commanding General from the National Guard Component. The key message at the opening event was an expression of gratitude for the participating partner nations, the planning specialists, commending the previous planning efforts and shared understanding that everyone’s expertise, and planning efforts contribute to a successful JA22’s overall mission.

1:47 PM10/26/2021

Group photo of members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force and more than two dozen Allies and Partner nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 18, to establish plans for Justified Accord, an exercise set to take place next spring in Kenya.

1:47 PM10/26/2021

Military and civilian planners from the United States, Africa, and multinational partner nations briefed the Kenya Defence Force's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations Doctrine and Training Major General Peter Muteti on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 22, 2021.

1:47 PM10/26/2021

Military and civilian planners from the United States, Africa, and multinational partner nations briefed the Kenya Defence Force's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations Doctrine and Training Major General Peter Muteti on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 22, 2021.

1:47 PM10/26/2021

Military and civilian planners from the United States, Africa, and multinational partner nations briefed the Kenya Defence Force's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations Doctrine and Training Major General Peter Muteti on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 22, 2021.

1:47 PM10/26/2021

NAIROBI, Kenya – Members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force and more than two dozen Allies and Partner nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 18, to establish plans for Justified Accord, an exercise set to take place next spring in Kenya.

5:07 PM10/21/2021

The 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion uncased its colors in a ceremony on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 20, 2021. The 522nd MIB's move consolidates the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) in one location, integrating intelligence capabilities for U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Army photo)

11:07 AM10/20/2021

For Spc. Gavin Yoshikawa, serving in the military has provided opportunities to help others in need and build comradery. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

2:53 PM10/19/2021

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force-Africa G4 Soldiers and staff participated in a battle staff ride and educational forum Sept. 24-25, 2021. The event focused on the Italian campaign in the First World War and on the lessons learned from the Italian army’s battles at Monte Grappa.

1:45 PM10/15/2021

Spc. Gavin Yoshikawa, a combat medic specialist assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, administers a seasonal flu vaccine to SETAF-AF Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras at the health clinic on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 13, 2021. Ensuring that Soldiers are properly vaccinated is a key part of the health and readiness of the force. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)