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Members of Moroccan Special Operations Forces observe a demonstration by a member of 3rd Special Forces Group in Tifnit, Morocco, June 26, 2022, during African Lion 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Katie Theusch)

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, commander of Southern European Task Force, Africa, gears up to jump with fellow Soldiers assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah Army National Guard, as part of a friendship airborne operation in Grier Labouihi, Morocco, during African Lion 22, on June 19, 2022. Photo by Spc. Mackenzie Willden, U.S. Army National Guard

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, provides opening comments during the combined arms rehearsal sandbox at Agadir, Morocco, June 20, 2022 during African Lion 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bridget J. Vian)

Soldiers and Army Civilians approach a French air force airliner at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 14, 2022. France's air force shuttled Soldiers and civilians of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa to Agadir, Morocco, for the start of Exercise African Lion 22. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's premier annual exercise. This year, 12 nations participated in the training exercise with about 7,500 troops from all service components. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

A U.S. Army M109A6 Paladin howitzer with the Ellenwood-based Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, observes fired artillery observation rounds during African Lion 2021, at the Tan Tan Training Area, Morocco, June 13, 2021. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class R.J. Lannom Jr.)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (JUNE 13, 2021) The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5), front, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rose (DDG 71), center, and the Moroccan navy Sigma class frigate Allal Ben Abdellah (615), sail in formation to kick off exercise African Lion 2021 with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 13, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command’ largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Coffer/Released)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Brown, a medical provider assigned to the 151st Medical Group Det. 1, Utah Air National Guard examines a patient during exercise African Lion 2021 June 14, 2021, at the Military Medical Surgical Field Hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. African Lion 21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Colton Elliott)

U.S. Air Force and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces medical providers perform a lumpectomy at the Military Medical Surgical Field Hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco on June 16, 2021 during African Lion 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. African Lion 21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Annie Edwards)

A Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2021, June 15, 2021. Conducting air refueling training with our partners is critical because the capability provides a “bridge” that allows the expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment’s notice. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. African Lion is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest and premier annual exercise, involving more than 7,500 service members from June 6 - 30. Led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, AFRICAN LION 22 will execute in four countries: Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia. Militaries from Brazil, Chad, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom will join U.S. and host nation troops. U.S. participants come from all service components, including the Reserves and National Guard. AFRICAN LION 22 features a Combined Joint Task Force Headquarters command post exercise; a combined arms live fire exercise; a maritime exercise; an air exercise with U.S. C-130J Super Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, and bomber aircraft; a joint forcible entry with paratroopers into a field training exercise; a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response exercise; and a humanitarian civic assistance program event. The exercise sets the theater for access and bolsters interoperability among partner nations. The exercise also involved months of collaboration between all participating countries to ensure proper COVID-19 mitigation protocols are set in place and adhered to. (Illustration by Sgt. 1st Class Xavier Rosario)

African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest and premier annual exercise, involving more than 7,500 service members from June 6 - 30. Led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, AFRICAN LION 22 will execute in four countries: Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia. Militaries from Brazil, Chad, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom will join U.S. and host nation troops. U.S. participants come from all service components, including the Reserves and National Guard. AFRICAN LION 22 features a Combined Joint Task Force Headquarters command post exercise; a combined arms live fire exercise; a maritime exercise; an air exercise with U.S. C-130J Super Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, and bomber aircraft; a joint forcible entry with paratroopers into a field training exercise; a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response exercise; and a humanitarian civic assistance program event. The exercise sets the theater for access and bolsters interoperability among partner nations. The exercise also involved months of collaboration between all participating countries to ensure proper COVID-19 mitigation protocols are set in place and adhered to.

Major General Andrew Rohling Commanding General of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) , awarded Soldiers for successfully completing the SETAF-AF Best Squad and Best Warrior competition on Caserma Del Din June 08, 2022. The Soldiers demonstrated true courage, commitment, loyalty, and exceptional mental and physical toughness by completing the Army combat fitness test, land navigation, an obstacle course, hands-on warrior tasks, a stress shoot, written examinations, an essay, a 12-mile ruck march, media engagement, and a formal board as part of the Best Warrior & Best Squad competition. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda

Center, CW3 Alfredo Moran assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion, commander for loading operations, gives a safety briefing before loading operations. Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General, Major General Andrew Rohling cuts the ceremonial cake during the U.S. Army Heritage Month and Birthday Commemoration held on Caserme Del Din, Vicenza, Italy on June 2, 2022. The Army Heritage Month commemorates all who have answered the call to service since the Army's founding in 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General, Major General Andrew Rohling delivers remarks during the U.S. Army Heritage Month and Birthday Commemoration held on Caserme Del Din, Vicenza, Italy on June 2, 2022. The Army Heritage Month commemorates all who have answered the call to service since the Army's founding in 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Sergeant Major Sue-Ellyn Baker enjoys a slice of cake during the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) U.S. Army Heritage Month and Birthday Commemoration held on Caserme Del Din, Vicenza, Italy on June 2, 2022. The Army Heritage Month commemorates all who have answered the call to service sine the Army's founding in 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Military Members from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, U.S.Army Garrison Italy, Aviano Air Base, Camp Darby Military Community and Military Veterans honored their comrades who lost their life for our freedom, at Florence Memorial Cemetery, Italy, May 30, 2022. Consul General of the United States in Florence, Ragini Gupta read the Presidential Proclamation to open the commemoration ceremony. Guests of honor were the United States Ambassador for the Holy See Joseph Donnelly, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander, and the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Deputy Commanding General, Major Gen. Andrew Rohling, and the Italian Deputy Minister of Defense, Honorable Stefania Pucciarelli. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli) See more at: https://www.dvidshub.net/search?q=Florence+American+Cemetery&view=grid

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa gives remarks during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Lt. Col. Corbett Baxter, incoming commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion passes the colors back to Command Sgt. Maj. Salvador Garcia Garcia, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Command Sergeant Major during the Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa passes the colors to Lt. Col. Corbett Baxter, incoming commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion during the Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Lt. Col John Baker, outgoing commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion passes the colors to Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Command Sgt. Maj. Salvador Garcia Garcia, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Command Sergeant Major, passes the colors to Lt. Col John Baker, the outgoing commander during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Soldiers stand at attention for the playing of the Italian and American national anthems during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Flowers and battalion coins are presented to the family of Lt. Col. Corbett Baxter during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Flowers and battalion coins are presented to the family of Lt. Col. John Baker during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Members of Headquarters Support Company and Intelligence and Sustainment Company stand in formation at the start of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, commanding general for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, presents Certificates of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service to Giancarlo Lotto and Andrea Palumbo May 18, 2022. Lotto and Palumbo are volunteer members of Croce Verde Vicenza. Croce Verde is an organization that carries out ambulance transport, care for the elderly and disabled as well as other services.

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, commanding general for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa presents Ms. Monica Ronzani with the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service May 18 at a ceremony held at the Ospedale San Bortolo di Vicenza. Ronzani, in-patient coordinator for the hospital, distinguished herself over the course of several months caring for a U.S. Army civilian employee while keeping Army leadership informed. Ronzani also personally coordinated the patient’s transfer to U.S. Army Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany when the patient’s situation became dire and required further support.

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling stands with staff and volunteers at Ospedale San Borolo di Vicenza as the award citation is read during a ceremony May 18 at the hospital in Vicenza. Rohling, commanding general for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa presented the awards in recognition of the team’s dedication in assisting a U.S. Army civilian employee who needed extensive support May-November 2020.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers conduct a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers rehearse for a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers rehearse for a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.