U.S. Army Spc. Legend Khotsombath, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate, explains parts of a satellite unit during an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN), version two, information exchange with Djibouti Army (FAD) soldiers at FAD Headquarters, Djibouti, Dec. 26, 2018. The ADSN works as an internal network that the African Union Mission in Somalia troop-contributing countries can use to communicate and share information amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
U.S. Army Spc. Bretton Millar, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate, explains the importance of leveling a satellite unit during an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN), version two, information exchange with Djibouti Army (FAD) soldiers at FAD Headquarters, Djibouti, Dec. 26, 2018. The ADSN works as an internal network that the African Union Mission in Somalia troop-contributing countries can use to communicate and share information amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
U.S. Army Spc. Bretton Millar, assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications directorate, explains the importance of leveling a satellite unit during an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN), version two, information exchange with Djibouti Army (FAD) soldiers at FAD Headquarters, Djibouti, Dec. 26, 2018. The ADSN works as an internal network that the African Union Mission in Somalia troop-contributing countries can use to communicate and share information amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Lenox assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard assists his team in navigating an obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course at the Centre Dentrainment Au Combat Djibouti in Arta Plage, Djibouti, April 22, 2018. The four-day phase is the first of two necessary to earn a coveted French Desert Commando Badge. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Wilhoite with the 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment (1-141 IN), Bravo Company, Texas Army National Guard, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), gives instruction on infantry tactics and procedures to Djiboutian soldiers with the Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2018. The RIB is a Djiboutian army elite military force crisis response unit. The mission of the 1-141 IN is to rapidly deploy in response to any crisis threatening U.S. personnel or property throughout CJTF-HOA, and to contribute to international efforts to enhance security and stability in East Africa by providing security force assistance and fostering the capabilities of partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg)
"I joined the Army in 2003. I was in high school when September 11th happened. I didn't want to miss what was happening in the world. I had wanted to join the Army since I was a kid. Here I am 16 years later." -CW2 Daniel F. Ambia, property book officer.
"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.
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.
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
"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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.