Your voice is important and I encourage you to participate in the ongoing U.S. Army Africa conversation by visiting one of our Official Social Media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Vimeo. Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue Commander United States Army Africa
Headquartered on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, U.S. Army Africa is America's premier Army team dedicated to achieving positive change in Africa.
As the Army Component to United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), U.S. Army Africa, in concert with national and international partners, conducts sustained security engagement with African land forces to promote peace, stability, and security in Africa. As directed, deploy as a contingency headquarters in support of crisis response.
There are numerous multicultural opportunities throughout the Veneto Region including festivals, museums and historical sites. Visitors to Vicenza will also find easy and affordable access to a wide variety of outdoor activities in the nearby mountains, lakes and beaches.
Vicenza is known as the City of [Andrea] Palladio and is home to many great architectural sites including the Villa Rotonda.
The surrounding country of Vicenza is agricultural, but there are also quarries of marble, sulphur, copper, and silver mines.
The world-famous Gold Exposition takes place in Vicenza three times per year. Other industries are silk, pottery, and musical instruments.
K-12 Schools (DoDDS)
For Military and Civilian personnel, DoDDS provides outstanding educational opportunities for school-aged children.
Promise of AFRICOM: This documentary offers a look into how programs and initiatives of U.S. Africa Command is strengthening relationships in three African nations. Click to play
U.S. Army Africa theater entry requirements pertain to all Army, DA civilian, and DA contractor personnel travelling in any capacity into and within the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility. Click below to be redirected to the Theater Entry Requirements link at AKO.army.mil: USARAF Theater Entry Requirements.