The new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Task Force Marne troops to administer the oath of re-enlistment to 31 U.S. Army soldiers and prepare them for the challenges that lay ahead in the war on terrorism.
While the stand-up of U.S. Africa Command is a testament to the growing geopolitical importance of the continent, officials say the command still has a long way to go to be effective.
Sharing military experiences with the American public injects a human element into events often conveyed through the cold glare of television's nightly news, a group of well-spoken servicemembers said.
