America's North Shore Journal

October 16 through October 24 saw units of the United States military assigned to Africa Command working with the militaries of five East African nations for Exercise Natural Fire 10. Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda contributed troops and resources, as well as civilians from various governmental ministries to this combined field and tabletop exercise. The field exercise was held in northern Uganda, in the vicinity of the city of Kitgum. Various scenarios were practiced by … Read entire article »

For the past week, about 60 Army Reserve medical personnel assigned to the 629th Forward Surgical Team of Columbus, Ohio, and the 7225th Medical Support Unit from Greenville, S.C., have been providing medical care to rural Ugandans, seeing about 700 people a day. “We’re sort of an emergency room for anyone who shows up,” said 1st. Lt. Matthew Boyer, a Thornville, Ohio, resident and RN with the 629th FST. “As a nurse, it’s great when we … Read entire article »