- + LEAP team’s skills are indispensable in massive U.S. Africa Command exercise—Three Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars recently played a vital role in a joint multi-national exercise, demonstrating how Culture plus Languag...
- + From cavalry scout to advisor: US Army Soldier leads the way in Africa—VICENZA, Italy — Dedication, leadership and adaptability define U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Corey Seeds’ remarkable journey from cavalry scout to intelli...
- + MSRON 1B and Djiboutian Servicewomen Complete Sea Sisters Training Event—DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (Nov. 13, 2024) – Servicewomen from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1B and Djibouti Coast Guard servicewomen ...
- + African Lion 2025 planners refine strategies in Agadir—AGADIR, Morocco – Multinational military planners gathered, Nov. 18-22, to advance preparations for African Lion 2025 (AL25), the largest U.S.-led mil...
- + US civil affairs soldiers build partnerships in Guinea-Bissau—BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau – U.S. Army civil affairs teams are working to strengthen partnerships and foster cooperation with African military forces acros...
- + U.S. Army Officer honored with prestigious Italian Bronze Cross of Merit of the Carabinieri—VICENZA, Italy — During the closing ceremony of the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Capacity Building-Strategic Advising Cour...
- + African Lion 2025 planning conference for Tunisia spoke concludes in Vicenza—VICENZA, Italy – Planning for African Lion 2025 (AL25), a multinational exercise set to take place in Tunisia next spring, moved forward during a mid ...
- + U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Vorobyeva-Santiago earns Expert Soldier Badge—VICENZA, Italy – Command Sgt. Maj. Nadejda Vorobyeva-Santiago, assigned to 414th Contracting Support Brigade (414th CSB), recently earned the Expert S...
- + US, Ghana Armed Forces host planning event for African Land Forces Summit in Accra—ACCRA, Ghana (Nov. 8) — Planning teams from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) gathered in...
- + Exercise Justified Accord 2025 expands size and scope in Kenya—NAIROBI, Kenya — Multinational planners inked the final details for exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), increasing the number of participants by ne...
- + US, partner Soldiers train for Expert Field Medical Badge in Italy—VICENZA, Italy – Over 1,000 Soldiers from U.S. Army units across Europe, including 173rd Airborne Brigade and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, ...
- + US ordnance team disarms more than just weapons with African partners—VICENZA, Italy – A soldier gently places his finger against a detonation switch. As quick as a lightning strike, a spark speeds down the firing wire. ...
- + Veteran celebrates birthday and 69 years of SETAF-AF—VICENZA, Italy — Every year, retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ed Furnish says he gets to celebrate two birthdays—one in September and one in October. The ...
- + Sgt. 1st Class Fabricio Monterroso shares his part in helping participants in the upcoming E3B—VICENZA, Italy – “You need to leave your computer desk and get into the warrior mentality,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Fabricio Monterroso, electro...
- + Service, soccer and sombreros: Mexican native honors roots for Hispanic Heritage—VICENZA, Italy – From Mexico to Italy, one proud Hispanic American Soldier parlays love for soccer and family as a way to remember his roots and build...
- + Leading with Legacy: How Heritage forged a U.S. Army Soldier—VICENZA, Italy - National Hispanic Heritage Month offers a time to celebrate the cultures, histories and achievements of Hispanic Americans across the...
- + Eight-time US Army Ten-Miler competitor teams up with rookie for big race—VICENZA, Italy – Under a moonlit sky, two lone soldiers run side-by-side, their breath rising in misty clouds through the crisp morning air. For most,...
- + Water, water, everywhere: US, Tunisia work wonders to solve critical water issues—VICENZA, Italy – “You’re depleting our water” is not the comment U.S. partners want to hear from a host nation after an exercise, especially one exper...
- + US, Zambia enhance security cooperation and capabilities with UN engagement training—LUSAKA, Zambia – From September 2-13, 2024, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa’s (SETAF-AF) civil affairs team in Zambia (CAT Zambia) ...
- + Medical readiness: The right prescription for US, Africa partnership—VICENZA, Italy — Strengthening partnerships through medicine is exactly what U.S. and African military forces prescribe for a more stable future. Mil...
- + US, African partners begin planning largest military exercise on African continent—AGADIR, Morocco – The initial planning event (IPE) for exercise African Lion 2025 (AL25) took place from Sept. 9-20, setting the stage for the multina...
- + AFRICOM Leadership visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti—CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — In a demonstration of U.S. commitment to regional stability and security, key leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) vi...
- + Saber Junction 24 strengthens ties between NATO allies and partner nations—HOHENFELS, Germany – Over 4,500 military personnel from 11 different nations gathered in the German countryside to take part in Saber Junction 24, a U...
- + Multinational planning for Justified Accord 2025 strengthens partnerships in East Africa—NAIROBI, Kenya — Military planners gathered here September 9-13, 2024, for the mid-planning event of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), showcasing...
- + US, Djiboutian forces strengthen partnerships in command and control initiative—Djibouti City, Djibouti -- From August 3 - 8, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) communications and information technology team...
- + US, Mozambique armed forces strengthen ties through professional exchange—MAPUTO, Mozambique — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), engaged in a significant professional military excha...
- + US, Gambian Armed Forces strengthen military ties through professional exchange—BANJUL, The Gambia – Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) engaged in a week-long professional military exchange...
- + US, Ghana Armed Forces strengthen civil-military operations—VICENZA, Italy – A five-day civil-military operations (CMO) workshop was held from September 2-6, 2024, in Accra, Ghana, bringing together the Ghana A...
- + Women, Peace and Security at the forefront of conference hosted by Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Embassy in Benin—Cotonou, Benin – Special Operations Command Africa and the U.S. Embassy in Benin co-hosted the Women in Security - Africa Conference in Cotonou, Benin...
- + Integrating women in the military: US, Botswana hold Women, Peace and Security exchange during Southern Accord—GABORONE, Botswana — As part of exercise Southern Accord 2024, service members from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the Botswana...
- + US, Botswana forces conclude successful Southern Accord 2024—SHOSHONG, Botswana — After two weeks of intensive training and collaboration, exercise Southern Accord 2024 concluded with a closing ceremony in Shosh...
- + US, Botswana partner for community cleanup at exercise Southern Accord—SHOSHONG, Botswana – Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) came together on Aug. 10, 2024, to cl...
- + US, Botswana conduct medical civic action program at Southern Accord 2024—SHOSHONG, Botswana – The Botswana Defence Force (BDF), in partnership with the Mahalapye District Health Management Team, conducted an impactful medic...
- + US, Botswana Defence Forces kick off exercise Southern Accord 2024—GABORONE, Botswana — Exercise Southern Accord 2024 officially began on August 5, 2024, launching a two-week joint military exercise between U.S. and B...
- + U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition Daily Wrap Up: Day 5—As busy days pass and the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition progresses, competing squads continue battling it out within the Grafenwo...
- + Africa Endeavor 2024 concludes in Zambia—LIVINGSTONE, Zambia – Africa Endeavor 2024, the premier symposium for enhancing cybersecurity across African armed forces, concluded its activities. H...
- + US Army Soldier transforms lives through dental care in Burundi—BUJUMBURA, Burundi — When staff wheeled a Burundian man into the Kamenge Military Hospital’s dental office, U.S. Army Maj. Fedrick Dawson experienced ...
- + Long way home: US Army combat medic returns home to Ghana—ACCRA, Ghana – “I jumped in and volunteered for this mission. I didn’t ask questions and I was so happy when I knew that I was going to go,” said U.S....
- + US Special Operations Forces Africa conduct joint exchange with Botswana partners—Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa THEBEPHATSHWA AIR BASE, Botswana — U.S. Special Operations Command Africa conducted a joint com...
- + Promotion to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant: A bucket list pinning ceremony in Ghana—ACCRA, Ghana – U.S. Army Sgt. Brielle Marman, a dental assistant with the North Dakota National Guard, was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant duri...
- + From engineering, Brazil and the Marines to an operating room in Chad: The journey of three U.S. Army Reserve medical Soldiers—N’Djamena, CHAD – How does a mechanical engineer, a former Marine and a Brazilian immigrant find themselves together in an operating room in N’Djamena...
- + Combined American and Chadian medical exercise concludes—N’Djamena, CHAD – Soldiers from the 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support, a U.S. Army Reserve unit headquartered in Atlanta, GA, concluded their tim...
- + Gainey assumes command of US Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from Wasmund in Italy—VICENZA, Italy – On July 18, soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) gathered at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle in V...
- + 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade strengthens ties in Ghana during medical readiness exercise—ACCRA, Ghana – The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), part of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), participated for ...
- + US, Italy conduct staff training exercise ahead of exercise Saber Junction 2024—VICENZA, Italy — Soldiers from the Vittorio Veneto Division, Italian Army, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade participated in a weeklong staff exercise wi...
- + Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund presents first Major Gen. Gordon B. “Skip” Davis Jr. Lions Legacy Awards—VICENZA, Italy - U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), recognized three staff members with the first ever Major Gen. Gordon B. “S...
- + Kentucky Guard attends leader engagement with Djibouti—DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti – Kentucky National Guard senior leadership arrived in Djibouti to celebrate 47 years of Independence during a key leader enga...
- + Vermont National Guard enhances medical readiness in Senegal: Tambacounda (Part 1 of 3)—The Vermont National Guard has embarked on a critical mission to enhance medical readiness in its ranks and in Senegal as part of MedRex (Medical Exer...
- + US, Botswana finalize planning for exercise Southern Accord 2024—GABORONE, Botswana – The U.S. Army and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) successfully concluded the final planning conference for exercise Southern Accord ...
- + US Army Reserve surgical team assists Chadian medical partners with depot explosion triage—N’DJAMENA, Chad— On June 19, 2024, while conducting a Medical Readiness Exercise at the Garnison Military Hospital in N’Djamena two U.S. Army Reserve....
- + Newest major non-NATO ally Kenya, US begin planning Justified Accord 2025—VICENZA, Italy — The initial planning event (IPE) for exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) took place from June 10-13, setting the stage for the mult...
- + US, Chad medical readiness exercise begins—N'DJAMENA, Chad — Soldiers from the 402nd Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, a part of...
- + African Lion 24 concludes with strategic success across four nations—VICENZA, Italy — African Lion 24 (AL24), the premier, annual combined joint exercise conducted by U.S. Africa Command, concluded on May 31, 2024, in M...
- + Maryland Army National Guard and multinational partners strengthen bonds in Senegal—DODJI, Senegal — As the dust settles over the training areas in Dodji, Senegal, A Company, 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment of the Maryland Army...
- + Soldiers lend a hand to Italian partners after Vicenza floods—VICENZA, Italy – After flood waters struck Isola Vicentina, Lt. Col. Jae Marquis rallied a team of 14 Soldiers and unit family members...
- + Utah National Guard’s State Partnership Program brings healthcare to underserved Moroccan people—AKKA, Morocco – The State Headquarters Medical Readiness Detachment (MRD), Utah Army National Guard (UTARNG), based in Bluffdale, Utah and Morocco’s R...
- + Exercise African Lion 2024 concludes in Senegal—DODJI, Senegal — As the sun sets on exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24), the echoes of multinational training, strategic partnerships, and enhanced mili...
- + Maryland Army National Guard deepens defense partnership in Ghana at African Lion 2024—DAMONGO, Ghana - The sun-soaked training areas of Damongo have been transformed into a theater of partnership, where soldiers from the U.S. Army and G...
- + Civil affairs, information operations converge in Ghana for African Lion 2024—TAMALE, Ghana — Exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) showcased the integration of civil affairs and information operations, strengthening cooperation and...
- + The forgotten allies: Asian-American US Army Capt. Jennifer French discusses her family’s legacy of military service—VICENZA, Italy – When I envisioned the Vietnam War as a kid, I always pictured iconic Hollywood movies like Platoon (1986), Good Morning Vietnam (1987...
- + African Lion 2024 concludes in Ghana—TAMALE, Ghana — The Ghana segment of African Lion 2024 (AL24) came to a successful close, marking a significant achievement in international military ...
- + African Lion 24 exercises Air Force’s wings—A team representing the total force of U.S. Air Force Airmen joined the Royal Moroccan Air Force, Allied and partner nation military representatives, ...
- + A world of service: US Army Master Sgt. Williams' 20-year journey—TAMALE, Ghana — As U.S. Army Master Sgt. David Williams coordinates logistics for African Lion 2024 in Ghana, he reflects on a distinguished Army care...
- + 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade leads staff exercise at African Lion 2024 in Ghana—TAMALE, Ghana — The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2nd SFAB) is playing a crucial role in African Lion 2024 (AL24) by leading a comprehensive ...
- + There and back again: Maryland National Guard Soldier, Senegal native returns home during African Lion 2024—DODJI, Senegal — After more than six years, Maryland National Guardsman Spc. Djibril Diop, a 92Y Supply Specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters ...
- + US, Morocco conduct chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear response demonstration at African Lion 2024—AGADIR, Morocco – Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 53rd Ordnance Company (EOD), 3rd EOD Battalion, 71st EOD Gr...
- + US Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc honors fallen troops at North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia—TUNIS, Tunisia — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc visited the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Tunis on May 7, 2024, reflecting on the ...
- + US civil affairs brings health care to Ghanaian village during African Lion 2024—DAMONGO, Ghana — As exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) unfolds across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, U.S. Army Soldiers and Marines conducted hum...
- + Generations of service: US Army Maj. Stachura's journey to Ghana—TAMALE, Ghana — In the heart of Africa, under the sprawling skies of Ghana, U.S. Army Maj. Jennifer Stachura is weaving a legacy of service, compassio...
- + 2nd SFAB leads staff exercise at African Lion 2024 in Senegal—DODJI, Senegal — The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB) has taken a pivotal role in African Lion 2024, conducting a comprehensive staff exe...
- + 302nd Communications Flight brings high-speed internet to African Lion 2024—TAMALE, Ghana – For the first time, U.S. and partner forces participating in exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Ghana are leveraging high-speed sate...
- + From Samoa to SETAF-AF: Kruse's journey of leadership—TAMALE, Ghana — In a profession marked by dedication, resilience, and leadership, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Simeamativa "Pele" Kruse stands out for her excep...
- + Cyber Soldiers support Moroccans in electronic warfare training—TIFNIT, Morocco — In a display of partnership and collaboration, U.S. Army Soldiers with 11th Cyber Battalion (11th CYB), 780th Military Intelligence ...
- + African Lion 2024 starts in Senegal—DODJI, Senegal —African Lion 2024 (AL24) has officially started in Senegal. The Senegal portion of the exercise began on May 20 and will run through M...
- + US, Morocco celebrate 20 years of military collaboration at African Lion opening ceremony—AGADIR, Morocco — U.S. Army Southern Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces held the opening ceremony for African Lion 2024...
- + Signal and smile: Monterroso shines at African Lion 24—ACCRA, Ghana — As the tactical communications manager for the Ghana spoke of exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24), U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Fabricio Mont...
- + Medical readiness exercise kicks off in Ghana during African Lion 2024—Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa ACCRA, Ghana — A team composed of U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals from the 86th M...
- + Medical readiness exercise in Burundi reveals unsung hero of medical mission—BUJUMBURA, Burundi – Weaving in and around the bustling Kamenge Military Hospital in Bujumbura, Burundi, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erin Bothwell quietly go...
- + African Lion 2024 goes live in Ghana—TAMALE, Ghana —African Lion 2024 (AL24) has officially started in Ghana. The Ghana portion of the exercise began on May 13 and runs through May 26.
- + Water purification is a ‘game changer’ in Tunisia at African Lion 2024—Water purification is a ‘game changer’ in Tunisia at African Lion 2024 TUNIS, Tunisia – Perched between Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeas...
- + African Lion 2024 concludes in Tunisia, kicks-off in other host nations—TUNIS, Tunisia – Friendly forces identified several enemy four-by-four vehicles and an enemy air defense weapon, considered a high-value target, durin...
- + Aloha from Africa: Hawaii native celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander heritage—TUNIS, Tunisia – As with many native Hawaiians, U.S. Army Capt. Ivy Young is a mix of ethnicities including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, German and ...
- + US Army interpreter bridges cultures at African Lion 2024—BEN GHILOUF, Tunisia – The cultures of the United States and Tunisia differ significantly, from customs and signs of respect to social norms and taboo...
- + Multinational Joint Exercise Bull Shark reinforces US bonds with allies and partners—CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — The Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, Spanish and French forces, collaborated...
- + Unit's first female African-American commander overseas joins African Lion 2024—BEN GHILOUF, Tunisia – The task of running a mayor cell, the headquarters for a military installation, during a training exercise involves many moving...
- + U.S. Government works with Burundi partners to enhance medical readiness—BUJUMBURA, Burundi - Representatives from the U.S Embassy-Burundi, 44th Medical Brigade, the 240th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, and U.S....
- + US, Tunisian public affairs specialists unite for training during African Lion 2024—EL AOUINA AIR BASE, Tunisia — Camera shutters clicked as photographers scrambled to capture the...
- + Opening ceremony of exercise African Lion 2024 in Tunisia emphasizes partnership—TUNIS, Tunisia — The seventh consecutive year of African Lion exercises in Tunisia commenced with an opening ceremony on April 29, 2024.
- + Land Forces Summit closes in Zambia, 2025 host named—U.S. Army Southern Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Zambia Army concluded the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2024 today with a closing ceremon...
- + 2nd SFAB advisory team celebrates women’s achievement in Cote d’Ivoire—ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire — the combined Engineer and Logistics Advisory Team (ELAT 2522) of the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) recently to...
- + US, Zambian armies host African Land Forces Summit in Livingstone—Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa LIVINGSTONE, Zambia — U.S. Army Southern Task Force, Africa and the Zambia Army held the openin...
- + Strategic Alliances solidify at African Lion 2024’s final coordination event in Dakar—DAKAR, Senegal — Amid the diplomatic grandeur of the King Fahd Palace Hotel, the corridors buzz with the strategic discourse of military planners from...
- + US, Burundi partner for first of two Military Medical Readiness Exercises in 2024—Bujumbura, Burundi – The Burundi National Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), the 44th Medic...
- + Final planning for U.S.-Angola medical readiness exercise concludes in Luanda—LUANDA, Angola — Military and medical planners from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) concl...
- + 2nd SFAB engineers advise, assist Ghanaian counterparts—ACCRA, Ghana - U.S. Army Capt. Grant Whittington recently led a team of advisors that shared vital engineer skills with soldiers from the Ghana Armed ...
- + Somali Danab forces make history at Justified Accord 2024—NAIROBI, Kenya – Elite soldiers from Somalia made history at exercise Justified Accord 2024, taking part for their first ever mission abroad. A platoo...
- + US, Zambia armies collaborate on communications strategies for African Land Forces Summit—LUSAKA, Zambia (SETAF-AF) – During a three-day exchange, March 13–15, 2024, public affairs professionals from the U.S. and Zambia Army met to discuss ...
- + Massachusetts National Guard Soldier builds a bridge between two worlds in Kenya—NAIROBI, Kenya – “I really can’t believe I’m here in Kenya again,” said U.S. Army Spc. Dalya Wambui, attached to the 772nd Military Police Company, Ma...
- + From Senegal to Sierra Leone, 2SFAB Supports African Partners—FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade's (2SFAB) Maneuver Advisor Team 2221 (MAT 2221) is nearing completion of their depl...
- + Justified Accord 2024 ends with a bang in Kenya—NAIROBI, Kenya – Multinational soldiers moved swiftly through the concealment of smoke grenades, avoiding simulated improvised explosive devices, whil...
- + West Point Cadets explore environmental engineering at SETAF-AF—VICENZA, Italy — Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point explored environmental engineering during a visit to the Southern European Task F...
- + Strategic Partnership and Readiness in Focus: African Lion 24 Final Planning Event Concludes in Ghana—ACCRA, Ghana — Military planners from the United States, Ghana, and 6 other nations recently wrapped up the final planning event in Accra for the Ghan...
- + SETAF-AF welcomes new deputy commanding general —VICENZA, Italy - U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) welcomed its new Deputy Commanding General (Reserve), Brig. Gen. Daniel L. C...
- + 173rd Airborne Brigade to deliver toys to local Italian community—VICENZA, Italy – Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade will conduct a toy donation to the community of Camisano Vicentino, Dec. 5, 2023. This e...
- + Spc. Israel Osagie: Serving Africa and America at Justified Accord 2024—"I'm here to give back to my continent," said U.S. Army Spc. Israel Osagie, a practical nursing specialist with the 425th Medical Detachment
- + From Guyana to Kenya, a Massachusetts Guardsman finds a taste of home—Born in Guyana, a small country in South America, one Massachusetts National Guard Soldier received a rare opportunity to visit Africa...
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