Soldier earns direct commission, gives back to his new country
3:48 PM3/5/2015
The U.S. is known as “the land of opportunity.” American history has many stories of people who immigrated with little or nothing in search of a better life. For one man, the tales of the American dream inspired him to do just that.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General, administers the officer’s oath to 2nd Lt. Komi Afetse, a U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command Soldier deployed to CJTF-HOA, during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb 14, 2015. Afetse immigrated to the U.S. from Togo and received his commission through the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Accession program, or direct commission (courtesy photo)
2nd Lt. Komi Afetse, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and Ambassador Dawn Liberi, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi, pose for a photo during the 239th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration in Bujumbura, Burundi, Nov. 8, 2014. Afetse immigrated to the U.S. from Togo, and earned his commission through the Army Reserve Officer Accession Program on Feb. 14, 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Allison Pittam/Released)
United Kingdom Defence Academy students learn role, mission of U.S. Africa Command
9:11 AM3/5/2015
“We just had an event we called the Africa Strategic Dialogue, where we created an opportunity to spend time with counterparts from the State Department to discuss respective priorities, and to find ways to work more efficiently and effectively in
U.S. Amb. to the European Union, Amb. Anthony Gardner (right) and AFRICOM’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagements, Amb. Phillip Carter, pose for a photo. Gardner spent the day with AFRICOM staff experts. The visit provides an opportunity to facilitate greater cooperation with the EU in Africa. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/Released)
NAPLES, Italy (March. 2, 2015) Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. James Foggo, III, welcomes Gabon navy Chief Rear Adm. Yves Keba Malekou as he arrives for the 2015 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course Africa at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, March 2, 2015. During this weeklong CFMCC course, facilitated by the U.S. Naval War College, 33 senior naval leaders from maritime countries in Europe and Africa will participate in seminars and discussions focusing on the effective employment of naval forces in a joint, coalition or interagency environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel P. Schumacher/Released)
Military Naval leaders gather for week long maritime summit
4:22 PM3/3/2015
U.S. Naval course brings 33 naval leaders from Africa and Europe to discuss maritime issues of mutual concern in effort to improve war-fighting capability.
Lead planner and executor, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Vickie Slade from U.S. Africa Command's legal office, narrates the program. “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” served as the theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration, held at Kelley Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Feb. 26, 2015. Performances by the Patch High School and Stuttgart Gospel Service Choirs and a dance from the play “Her Stories” highlighted the accomplishments of African Americans over the past century. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Brenda Law/Released)
AFRICOM Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Kingsley, delivers remarks. “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” served as the theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration, held at Kelley Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Feb. 26, 2015. Performances by the Patch High School and Stuttgart Gospel Service Choirs and a dance from the play “Her Stories” highlighted the accomplishments of African Americans over the past century. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Brenda Law/Released)
U.S. Army Garrison Command Sgt. Major Lynice Thorpe delivers remarks. “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” served as the theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration, held at Kelley Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Feb. 26, 2015. Performances by the Patch High School and Stuttgart Gospel Service Choirs and a dance from the play “Her Stories” highlighted the accomplishments of African Americans over the past century. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Brenda Law/Released)
U.S. Army Garrison Command Sgt. Major Lynice Thorpe (right) and AFRICOM Headquarters Commandant, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Troy Alexander, cut the cake. “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” served as the theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration, held at Kelley Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Feb. 26, 2015. Performances by the Patch High School and Stuttgart Gospel Service Choirs and a dance from the play “Her Stories” highlighted the accomplishments of African Americans over the past century. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Brenda Law/Released)
Stuttgart Gospel Service Choir performs. “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” served as the theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration, held at Kelley Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Feb. 26, 2015. Performances by the Patch High School and Stuttgart Gospel Service Choirs and a dance from the play “Her Stories” highlighted the accomplishments of African Americans over the past century. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Brenda Law/Released)
Patch High School Choir sings gospel music. “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” served as the theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration, held at Kelley Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Feb. 26, 2015. Performances by the Patch High School and Stuttgart Gospel Service Choirs and a dance from the play “Her Stories” highlighted the accomplishments of African Americans over the past century. (U.S. Africa Command photos by Brenda Law/Released)