Training builds bonds between U.S., Africa -- Hundreds of U.S. troops were in #Africa last month as part of joint exercise Western Accord meant to foster relations on the continent while also providing a #training opportunity for American Soldiers and Marines. About 500 #USArmy #Soldiers and #Marines from the U.S. participated, including #Army Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas, and the 4th Marine Division, a #MarineCorps Reserve unit based in New Orleans. #Troops practiced peacekeeping duties, such as providing humanitarian aid and stopping riots while also practicing protecting civilians and searching for terrorists. | The Fayetteville Observer #news: fayobserver/military/training-builds-bonds-between-u-s-africa/article_f2c303b0-fd7d-55dd-8a1d-39020a398880.html?mode=story | #ArmyStrong, #RegionalAlignment, #RAF, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Army Africa, #1stInfantryDivision, #1stInfantry, #BigRedOne, #WesternAccord
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 06:56:03 +0000
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