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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Hilbert, commanding general of 7th Army Training Command, speaks to the Honorable Christine Wormuth, U.S. Secretary of the Army, at Grafenwoehr Training Center on Oct. 27, 2021. Wormuth visited Germany on behalf of the U.S. Army as a symbol of U.S and German strong transatlantic ties for over 75 years. “Our legacy of partnership is built on the foundation of partnership between us and Germany and our shared vision of a Europe whole and free,” said Wormuth. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese)

(Left to Right) Gen. Christopher Cavoli, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General, the Honorable Christine Wormuth, U.S. Secretary of the Army, and Markus Soeder, the Bavarian Minister President, pose for a photo before the Bavarian Streamer ceremony at the Munich Residence on Oct. 25, 2021, Munich, Germany. Wormuth attended the Bavarian Streamer event on behalf of the U.S. Army as a symbol of U.S and German strong transatlantic ties for over 75 years. “Our legacy of partnership is built on the foundation of partnership between us and Germany and our shared vision of a Europe whole and free,” said Wormuth. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jesus Menchaca)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth visits the Army's current largest housing investment with USAREUR-AF Commander Gen. Christopher Cavoli, SETAF-AF Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, and USAG Italy Commander Col. Matthew Gomlak in Vicenza, Italy Oct. 29, 2021. The $373 million Army Family Housing Construction venture will provide a total of 478 homes across two installations, almost doubling the current 249 homes.

Continuing the planning process, military exercise planners from across the U.S., Europe and 13 African nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, to finalize planning efforts for the U.S. Africa Command-led exercise, Justified Accord, scheduled to take place in March of 2022. JA is an annual joint exercise that brings together U.S. Army personnel, African partners, allies, and international organizations to promote interoperability between participating nations for peacekeeping operations in the African region. Key leaders attending, the Kenya Army Headquarters, Chief of Training and Doctrine, Brigadier Benedict Mzee and virtually attending the opening ceremony was Brigadier General Ronald Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Deputy Commanding General from the National Guard Component. The key message at the opening event was an expression of gratitude for the participating partner nations, the planning specialists, commending the previous planning efforts and shared understanding that everyone’s expertise, and planning efforts contribute to a successful JA22’s overall mission.

Continuing the planning process, military exercise planners from across the U.S., Europe and 13 African nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, to finalize planning efforts for the U.S. Africa Command-led exercise, Justified Accord, scheduled to take place in March of 2022. JA is an annual joint exercise that brings together U.S. Army personnel, African partners, allies, and international organizations to promote interoperability between participating nations for peacekeeping operations in the African region. Key leaders attending, the Kenya Army Headquarters, Chief of Training and Doctrine, Brigadier Benedict Mzee and virtually attending the opening ceremony was Brigadier General Ronald Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Deputy Commanding General from the National Guard Component. The key message at the opening event was an expression of gratitude for the participating partner nations, the planning specialists, commending the previous planning efforts and shared understanding that everyone’s expertise, and planning efforts contribute to a successful JA22’s overall mission.

Group photo of members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force and more than two dozen Allies and Partner nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 18, to establish plans for Justified Accord, an exercise set to take place next spring in Kenya.

Military and civilian planners from the United States, Africa, and multinational partner nations briefed the Kenya Defence Force's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations Doctrine and Training Major General Peter Muteti on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 22, 2021.

Military and civilian planners from the United States, Africa, and multinational partner nations briefed the Kenya Defence Force's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations Doctrine and Training Major General Peter Muteti on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 22, 2021.

Military and civilian planners from the United States, Africa, and multinational partner nations briefed the Kenya Defence Force's Assistant Chief of Defence Forces Operations Doctrine and Training Major General Peter Muteti on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 22, 2021.

The 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion uncased its colors in a ceremony on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 20, 2021. The 522nd MIB's move consolidates the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) in one location, integrating intelligence capabilities for U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Army photo)

For Spc. Gavin Yoshikawa, serving in the military has provided opportunities to help others in need and build comradery. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

Spc. Gavin Yoshikawa, a combat medic specialist assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, administers a seasonal flu vaccine to SETAF-AF Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras at the health clinic on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 13, 2021. Ensuring that Soldiers are properly vaccinated is a key part of the health and readiness of the force. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander and U.S. Army Europe and Africa deputy commanding general, speaks via teleconference at a George Washington University Institute for African Studies event, offering the U.S. Army's perspective on Africa's evolving security landscape and reflecting upon the challenges and opportunities of partnering with African security forces to achieve shared objectives. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

Italian soldiers assigned to the Folgore Brigade Airborne School practice proper exit techniques from the 7th Army Training Command jump tower at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, during basic airborne refresher training. U.S. Army training facilities are utilized by our multinational partners in training and readiness throughout Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Italian soldiers assigned to the Folgore Brigade Airborne School practice proper exit techniques from the 7th Army Training Command jump tower at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, during basic airborne refresher training. U.S. Army training facilities are utilized by our multinational partners in training and readiness throughout Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, conduct readiness training during the North Africa Response Force Mission Readiness Exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy. NARFs test the no-notice deployment capability of U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, U.S. Marines and service members from the U.S. Air Force's 37th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the Southern European Task Force Africa commanding general, center, speaks to other senior leaders for the closing session of African Land Forces Colloquium 2021 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 24, 2021. The 7th Army Training Command hosts the inaugural African Land Forces Colloquium-2021, designed specifically to showcase military training capabilities and provide a platform for building partner capacity. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jacob Bradford)

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Antonio Spinelli, center, receives an award from CoESPU deputy director, U.S. Army Col. Rebecca Hazelett, right, and CoESPU director Brig. Gen. Giovanni Pietro Barbano, left, in recognition of his longtime support and cooperation of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, and ongoing partnership with SETAF-AF and the CoESPU program.

CoESPU deputy director U.S. Army Col. Rebecca Hazelett, right, presents CoESPU director Brig. Gen. Giovanni Pietro Barbano, left, with an award in recognition of his longtime support and cooperation of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, and ongoing partnership with SETAF-AF and the CoESPU program.

An Italian Carabinieri stands in formation during an award ceremony at Caserma Chinoto in Vicenza, Italy, on Sept. 22, 2021. The ceremony included the presentation of the U.S. Army Military Police Regiment's Friend of the Regiment Award to three members of the Italian Carabinieri, in recognition of their long partnership with CoESPU and SETAF-AF.

An Italian Carabinieri stands in formation during an award ceremony at Caserma Chinoto in Vicenza, Italy, on Sept. 22, 2021. The ceremony including the presentation of the U.S. Army Military Police Regiment's Friend of the Regiment Award to three members of the Italian Carabinieri, in recognition of their long partnership with CoESPU and SETAF-AF.

From left, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Anthony Spinelli, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Franco Bove, both with the Italian Carabinieri and CoESPU, and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Joel Zecca of the SETAF-AF Operational Protection Directorate, visit with each other following an award ceremony recognizing both Spinelli and Bove with the U.S. Army Military Police Regiment Friend of the Regiment award. The three have worked together since 2008 in many exercises and missions, and the ceremony highlighted the longstanding partnership and efforts of the Italian Carabinieri Corps and U.S. Army Military Police Corps.

CoESPU deputy director U.S. Army Col. Rebecca Hazelett, right, presents Chief Warrant Officer 3 Franco Bove with an award in recognition of his longtime support and cooperation of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, and ongoing partnership with SETAF-AF and the CoESPU program.

U.S. Army Capt. Stephen Schultz, a pilot assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, briefs senior leaders from across the African continent, allied and partner nations, the U.S. military, country-specific liaison officers and other representatives about the AH-64 Apache at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 21, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jacob Bradford)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, gives remarks during the African Land Forces Colloquium opening ceremony Sept. 21, 2021, at the 7th Army Training Center headquarters in Grafenwoehr, Germany. SETAF-AF planned and executed the event, which will include senior leaders from 11 African countries, seven allied and partner nations, U.S. military and country-specific liaison officers and will showcase military capabilities and address key issues in the U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jacob Bradford)

The Southern European Task Force-Africa’s Surgeon Directorate hosted a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Concept Development Event (CDE), Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 13-17, 2021. Participants worked to set forth the foundation to plan and execute MEDREXs in fiscal year(FY) 2022, and laid out the planning framework for FY 23-26.​ “MEDREX is a mutually beneficial program,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, SETAF-AF commanding general. “Our U.S. Army medical professionals increase their knowledge, medical readiness, and combat effectiveness. All while providing healing – and sometimes – life-saving care alongside our African partners.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

The Southern European Task Force-Africa’s Surgeon Directorate hosted a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Concept Development Event (CDE), Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 13-17, 2021. Participants worked to set forth the foundation to plan and execute MEDREXs in fiscal year(FY) 2022, and laid out the planning framework for FY 23-26.​ “MEDREX is a mutually beneficial program,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, SETAF-AF commanding general. “Our U.S. Army medical professionals increase their knowledge, medical readiness, and combat effectiveness. All while providing healing – and sometimes – life-saving care alongside our African partners.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

The Southern European Task Force-Africa’s Surgeon Directorate hosted a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Concept Development Event (CDE), Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 13-17, 2021. Participants worked to set forth the foundation to plan and execute MEDREXs in fiscal year(FY) 2022, and laid out the planning framework for FY 23-26.​ “MEDREX is a mutually beneficial program,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, SETAF-AF commanding general. “Our U.S. Army medical professionals increase their knowledge, medical readiness, and combat effectiveness. All while providing healing – and sometimes – life-saving care alongside our African partners.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

The Southern European Task Force-Africa’s Surgeon Directorate hosted a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Concept Development Event (CDE), Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 13-17, 2021. Participants worked to set forth the foundation to plan and execute MEDREXs in fiscal year(FY) 2022, and laid out the planning framework for FY 23-26.​ “MEDREX is a mutually beneficial program,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, SETAF-AF commanding general. “Our U.S. Army medical professionals increase their knowledge, medical readiness, and combat effectiveness. All while providing healing – and sometimes – life-saving care alongside our African partners.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Brig. Gen. Ronald Cupples visits with Kenyan military officials during his first visit as the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general from the National Guard component. (U.S. Army Photo)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa leaders listen to opening comments from SETAF-AF Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling at the 2021 Commander's Forum at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, on Aug. 31 2021. The two-day event featured briefs and presentations from leaders outlining the achievements and goals for SETAF-AF.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa personnel visit with each other prior to hearing opening statements at the 2021 Commander's Forum at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 31, 2021. The two-day event provided the opportunity for SETAF-AF leaders to gather and discuss the vision and goals for the organization.

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion - Airborne provides support and security for Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge at Naval Air Station Sigonella. NAS Sigonella and other transit centers provide a safe place for evacuees to complete paperwork while security and background checks are conducted before they continue to their final destinations. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Lawrence Cavins)

Thirty-five volunteers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa joined forces with members of the Italian National Alpini Association of Vicenza “Monte Berico” (Associazione Nazionale Alpini di Vicenza "Monte Berico") and the Italian Relief Corps of the Order of Malta (Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta) for a cleanup of the Monte Berico porticos on Aug. 28, in Vicenza, Italy. Led by Col. Matthew J. Gomlak, the U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander, and Lt. Col. John Baker, the SETAF-AF Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion commander, Soldiers, civilians and family members from the Vicenza military community teamed up with Italians to ready the site for the upcoming festivities at the Sanctuary of St. Mary of Mount Berico (Santuario della Madonna di Monte Berico), scheduled for Sept. 8. Vicenza Mayor Francesco Rucco thanked the volunteers who put in the hard work and effort to clean up and beautify one of the most visited landmarks in town.

Ghanaian soldiers visited North Dakota Aug. 9-16, 2021, to attend the Best Warrior Competition, an annual event in which National Guard Soldiers compete and demonstrate their skills. Ghana and North Dakota are partners in the State Partnership Program, a Department of Defense security cooperation program managed by the National Guard Bureau. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Staff. Sgt. Salfo Konkobo, a Southern European Task Force, Africa health care specialist, and his sons attend the organization’s 2021 "Lion Cubs to Work Day" at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 20. SETAF-AF hosted the event to provide families the opportunity to experience Army work life, including learning about military vehicles and the Army robotics and K-9 programs. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Congresswoman Gwen Moore was among the eight members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) who visited U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, August 18, 2021. The group received briefings on U.S. defense cooperation efforts in Africa, and met with government officials, community leaders, and partners. (Photo by U.S. Army)

From left: Capt. Jeremy Labranche and Capt. Christopher Soldovieri participate in the dead-lift event during the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade-Theater's Lightning Combine event to assess officers eligible for company command, held in July in Vicenza, Italy. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Maurice Smith)

A member of the French Air Force briefs U.S. Army Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, on the capabilities the French Air Force Mirage 2000-D during an informal tour at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF­AF), conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)