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US Soldiers assist injured driver

9:39 AM3/20/2019
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.
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US Soldiers assist injured driver

9:36 AM3/20/2019
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.
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Welcome Brig. Gen. Folkestad!

11:38 AM3/13/2019
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
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

12:47 PM3/6/2019
"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
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Shared Accord Initial Planning Event Kicks Off!

5:06 PM2/14/2019
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.
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Shared Accord Initial Planning Event Kicks Off!

9:55 AM2/14/2019
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
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US gives lift to French forces

1:47 PM2/13/2019
The U.S. military flies French personnel and cargo from a small air base in Niger to any number of outposts in west and central Africa, all in support of France’s Operation Barkhane. Operation Barkhane consists of 3,500 French soldiers deployed across the Sahel to support host countries’ fight against violent extremism.
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"Stacking Overlays"

12:19 PM2/11/2019
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.
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Stacking Overlays

11:17 AM2/11/2019
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
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African Land Forces Summit 2019

4:38 PM2/8/2019
ALFS19 planning team wraps up main planning event with the Botswana Defence Force in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Globally responsive, regionally engaged

12:27 PM2/6/2019
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)
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

11:58 AM2/6/2019
"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.
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

11:23 AM1/30/2019
"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
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Sergeant Morales Club, Be Know Do!

1:44 PM1/29/2019
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)
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Be Know Do!

1:16 PM1/29/2019
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)
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

9:32 AM1/23/2019
"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
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

6:44 PM1/16/2019
"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.
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Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier presents the Legion of Merit to retired Brig. Gen. Edoardo Maggian

2:50 PM1/14/2019
"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)"
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

9:13 AM1/10/2019
"I love serving my country and doing something that has an impact on a global scale." -Maj. Todd Coppedge, TSC synch plans officer, SCD
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#WhyWeServeWednesday

11:59 AM1/9/2019
"I love serving my country and doing something that has an impact on a global scale." -Maj. Todd Coppedge, TSC synch plans officer, SCD
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