Vicenza Military Community members including Soldiers, civilians and family members kicked off the annual Turkey Trot 5k run/walk on the Caserma Ederle Track and Field Nov. 17, 2018.
"I love my country. The Army has given me the opportunity to experience the world. I love my job, working with Soldiers and the mission. For these reasons, I have decided to make a career out of it." -CW2 Mark Wire, DISE-T OIC, C/522nd MI BN, 207th MIB(T)
GABORONE, Botswana - The Botswana Defence Force will partner with U.S. Army Africa in June 2019 to co-host the seventh African Land Forces Summit in Gaborone, Botswana.
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division work closely with our allies and partners from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) during Exercise Askari Storm.
#WHYWESERVEWEDNESDAY
"When I was in law school I always wanted to do something in public interest, specifically dealing with international law. USARAF is perfect for this because it allows me to give back to my country and work with partner nations and their attorneys. The reason I went to law school is to make the world a better place and working in USARAF and with partner nations I get to achieve this." - U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Codd, operational law attorney.
Noncombatant Evacuation Operation Tracking System training takes place here in Vicenza
10:15 AM11/9/2018
Vicenza, ITALY – Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army Africa receive training on the Noncombatant Evacuation Operation Tracking System currently utilized during Noncombatant Evacuation Operations on 29-30 Oct., Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy.
"When I was in college I wanted to give my time and energy to a worthwhile cause. I felt like my skills and abilities would be a valuable asset and I thought, what better than the United States Army. At the time I loved working out and I wanted to go into public service. I also wanted to have an impact on soldiers. There is not a group of people I care about more. Now I get to do these things every day and it is very fulfilling." -Capt. Hannah Baker, HHBn S4 officer in charge.
Soldiers from the 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion deployed to Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 24-28, to work alongside their parent unit, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), during Exercise Gallant Crew 18, an exercise aimed at validating the USARAF Analysis Control Element.
African Land Forces Summit Initial Planning Event sets the stage for the upcoming year!
11:45 AM11/2/2018
Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Botswana Defence Force achieved their first major milestone when they met last week in Gaborone, Botswana, to plan for the African Land Forces Summit in June 2019.
African Land Forces Summit Initial Planning Event sets the stage for the upcoming year!
11:32 AM11/2/2018
Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Botswana Defence Force achieved their first major milestone when they met last week in Gaborone, Botswana, to plan for the African Land Forces Summit in June 2019
Sgt. Austin Boyd practices on an M3 Ranger anti-armor/assault weapon system before being tested during Task Force Talon Soldiers, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) execute Army Expert Infantryman Badge training to maintain readiness Oct. 15, 2018. TF Talon service members are serving in a support role for the Cameroonian military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christina J. Turnipseed)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Trave C. Rhodes, G3 Security Cooperation (G3SCD), receives his annual influenza vaccine from Spc. Brenden J. Brown, U.S. Army Africa medic at Caserma Del Din gym, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2018. United States Army Africa gives Soldiers the opportunity to meet U.S. Army’s annual influenza vaccine requirement and maintain readiness.
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Trave C. Rhodes, G3 Security Cooperation (G3SCD), receives his annual influenza vaccine from Spc. Brenden J. Brown, U.S. Army Africa medic at Caserma Del Din gym, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2018. United States Army Africa gives Soldiers the opportunity to meet U.S. Army’s annual influenza vaccine requirement and maintain readiness.
The DJ Announces the winners of the costume contest at the U.S. Army Africa annual Fall Festival Oct. 20, 2018, Del Din, Vicenza, Italy. The festival brought together families for festive activities, games and prizes.
U.S. Army Africa Master Sgt. Carlos M. Garcia, Ops NCOIC, conducts preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on his assigned vehicle during Motorpool Monday on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 15, 2018. Every Monday morning USARAF Soldiers conduct PMCS, locating and documenting any problems with the vehicles. This is an ongoing effort to keep up with unit readiness.
U.S. Army Africa Master Sgt. Lorenzo Thompson, the G4 operations NCOIC, leads a vigorous tabata workout with USARAF Soldiers at the Caserma Ederle gym, in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 4, 2018. Thompson holds a tabata workout every week to allow Soldiers, family members and civilians to push themselves in a 12-station interval training to build their physical and mental health while building camaraderie.