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In this episode, Spc. Nathaniel Fetherolf discusses his role as a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Engineer with the 517th Geospatial Planning Cell (GPC), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa.

(From left) U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. Matthew J. Gomlak, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathon D. Dyon answer questions during a town hall meeting on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 21. 2022. Vicenza Military Community (VMC) leaders scheduled the town hall to listen to concerns and inform about efforts they are taking to resolve issues. Department of Defense civilians, Soldiers and their spouses addressed topics of concern such as rising utility costs, employment opportunities for Family Members and other quality of life issues. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

(From left) U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. Matthew J. Gomlak, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathon D. Dyon answer questions during a town hall meeting on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 21. 2022. Vicenza Military Community (VMC) leaders scheduled the town hall to listen to concerns and inform about efforts they are taking to resolve issues. Department of Defense civilians, Soldiers and their spouses addressed topics of concern such as rising utility costs, employment opportunities for Family Members and other quality of life issues. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

U.S. Army Garrison Italy Civilian Personnel Advisory Director Jennifer Tavares participates in a town hall meeting on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 21. 2022. Tavares addresses questions of concern regarding privatized housing. Vicenza Military Community (VMC) leaders scheduled the town hall to listen to concerns and inform about efforts they are taking to resolve issues. Department of Defense civilians, Soldiers and their spouses addressed topics of concern such as rising utility costs, employment opportunities for Family Members and other quality of life issues. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

Gen. Michael Langley presents Army Capt. Claudia McDermott with a commander’s coin during a visit to the U.S.-Angola Military Medical Readiness Exercise in Luanda, Angola, Nov. 10, 2022. Langley, the commanding general of U.S. Africa Command, stopped by the exercise during a visit to Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angola defense officials. McDermott led the team of U.S. Army medical providers participating in the exercise with Angolan counterparts (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Michael Langley discusses military medicine with Angola Brig. Gen. Armando Pinto and Ms. Francisca dos Reis, U.S. Embassy Office of Security Cooperation Program Assistant, during a visit to the Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

(Left to right) Angola army Lt. Gen. Alberto DeAlmeida, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Ms. Francisca dos Reis, and Angola army Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti tour the Angola army’s Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Dave S. Thompson)

U.S. Army Maj. Andrew Isaacson (left), general surgeon, 848th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, performs hernia surgery on an Angolan patient while an Angolan Army medical intern (right) assists, during the Angola Medical Readiness Exercise 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, Nov. 09, 2022. Isaacson is part of a team of 12 U.S. Army medical personnel from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 807th Medical Command, partnering with medical professionals of the Angolan Armed Forces to provide treatment to military and civilian patients in the community, Nov. 8-18, 2022. MEDREX is a medical training exercise, planned and executed by the United States Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, that allows military health specialists from the U.S. Army and their African Partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Dave Thompson)

Maj. Andrew Isaacson (center), general surgeon, 848th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, performs hernia surgery on an Angolan patient while an Angolan Army medical intern (left) assists, during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola. Isaacson is part of a team of 12 U.S. Army medical personnel from the Army Reserve’s 807th Medical Command, partnering with medical professionals of the Angolan Armed Forces to provide treatment to military and civilian patients in the community, 8-18 November, 2022. MEDREX is a medical training exercise, planned and executed by the United States Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, that allows military health specialists from the U.S. Army and their African Partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Dave Thompson)

The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade has a team in Djibouti to train with the Rapid Intervention Battalion of the Djibouti army.

Audience members listen suring a deployment ceremony for six New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 5 of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment held at Army Aviation Support Facility # 3 in Latham, New York on November 6, 2022. The Soldiers, who fly the C-12 Huron transport aircraft will deploy to Djibouti in East Africa to support United States military forces in the region. ( U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Eric Durr)

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Victoria Kingman, a member of Detachment 5 of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment receives her new rank from her niece Skylar Bussen, while being promoted during a farewell ceremony for her unit at Army Aviation Support Facility # 3 in Latham, New York on November 6, 2022. Her husband Gary Kingman and Chief Warrant Officer 5 James MaCauley look on. The Soldiers, who fly the C-12 Huron transport aircraft will deploy to Djibouti in East Africa to support United States military forces in the region. ( U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Eric Durr

Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 5 of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner at a deployment farewell ceremony at Army Aviation Support Facility # 3 in Latham, New York on November 6, 2022. The Soldiers, who fly the C-12 Huron transport aircraft will deploy to Djibouti in East Africa to support United States military forces in the region. ( U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Eric Durr)

Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 5 of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner at a deployment farewell ceremony at Army Aviation Support Facility # 3 in Latham, New York on November 6, 2022. The Soldiers, who fly the C-12 Huron transport aircraft will deploy to Djibouti in East Africa to support United States military forces in the region. ( U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Eric Durr)

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Darryl A. Williams gives remarks on the Army's mission in Africa during the annual U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander's Forum on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov 2, 2022. Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about progress and opportunities to advance Army initiatives in support of U.S. Africa Command. Other commands present at the conference included U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 414th Contracting Command, the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, U.S. Army Garrison Italy and many others. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Semaj Johnson)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund gives opening remarks during the annual SETAF-AF Commander's Forum on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov 1, 2022. Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about progress and opportunities to advance Army initiatives in support of U.S. Africa Command. Other commands present at the conference included U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 414th Contracting Command, the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, U.S. Army Garrison Italy and many others. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Semaj Johnson)

British Army, The Queens Royal Hussars, U.S. Army and inter-agencies attend a meeting to discuss operations during Exercise Justified Accord, March 11, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leia Tascarini)

Brig. Gen. Ronald A. Cupples, then U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general and the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters-Massachusetts assistant adjutant general addresses women participates in Exercise Justified Accord to recognize Women’s History Month, March 18, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history and in militaries around the world. (File photo)

Kenyan Defence Force Lt. Col. Tarot Kimtai, Commander of 19th Kenya Rifles Battalion, speaks to U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during a walkthrough for a bi-lateral exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Abigail Hammock)

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, meet with Kenyan Defence Force Soldiers to discuss scheme of maneuver in preparation for a bi-lateral exercise during Justified Accord, March 13, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region.(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Abigail Hammock)

AIR BASE 201, Niger - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Saint-Lo (left), 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion medic, demonstrates how to properly place a tourniquet on a simulated wounded individual at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 17, 2022. The partnership between the U.S. and Africa is critical to overcoming geographic challenges and building an international model of security cooperation across the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

AIR BASE 201, Niger - Members of the (FAN) Niger Armed Forces, (French: Forces armées nigériennes), participate in medical field training on their first day of training by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Air Advisors, along with the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion and 724th Expeditionary Air Base Group Fire and Emergency Services Flight at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 17, 2022. The partnership between the U.S. and Africa is critical to overcoming geographic challenges and building an international model of security cooperation across the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

AIR BASE 201, Niger - Members of the (FAN) Niger Armed Forces, (French: Forces armées nigériennes), participate in medical field training on their first day of training by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Air Advisors, along with the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion and 724th Expeditionary Air Base Group Fire and Emergency Services Flight at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 17, 2022. The partnership between the U.S. and Africa is critical to overcoming geographic challenges and building an international model of security cooperation across the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

AIR BASE 201, Niger - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paul Volpe, III, (left) 724th Expeditionary Air Base Group Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighter, demonstrates to (FAN) Niger Armed Forces, (French: Forces armées nigériennes) members on how to continue to provide security while individuals can perform tactical medical care during their first day of training at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 17, 2022. Developing African partner capability while countering violent extremisms helps build regional self-reliance and impedes detrimental influences on the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

Before the official opening of the Tactical and Tech Day Expo, leadership from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) were invited to participate in one-minute demonstrations by company representatives at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26,2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

Before the official opening of the Tactical and Tech Day Expo, leadership from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) were invited to participate in one-minute demonstration from company representatives at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26,2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

Sgt. 1st Class Simone Loncke the operations NCO for the Operation Protection Directorate, speaks with a company representative during the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

A member of SETAF-AF speaks with a company representative during the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

A company representative speaks to event attendees during the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

Spc. Isaias Lerma, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), fires a M4A1 Carbine as part of his training to obtain the Expert Soldier Badge training on Caserma Del-Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 26, 2022. The ESB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification tests, including both written and performance portions.

Sgt. Abigale Godwin, assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), secures down a practice casualty during a loading casualties onto a non-standard vehicle practice lane for EMFB (Expert Field Medical Badge) on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 125, 2022. The EFMB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification test, including both written ad performance portions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Timothee Buangala)

Sgt. Maj. John Smith, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), acts as a causality during practice for the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on Caserma Del-Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 27, 2022. The ESB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification tests, including both written and performance portions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Semaj Johnson)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and Col. Mark A. Denton, Commander, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), answer questions after the U.S. Army Warriors Corner presentation, “Building Army Intelligence Capabilities in Constrained and Contested Environments” at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition held in Washington D.C., 11 October, 2022. (Courtesy photo)

Col. Mark A. Denton, Commander, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), speaks at the U.S. Army Warriors Corner presentation, “Building Army Intelligence Capabilities in Constrained and Contested Environments” during the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition on 11 October, 2022. Maj. Gen. Wasmund and Col. Mark A. Denton addressed Africa’s highly constrained intelligence collection-contested environment and how the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) pilot program, the Africa Data Science Center, enables intelligence warfighters through innovation, collaboration, and data-first thinking.

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), opens the U.S. Army Warriors Corner presentation, “Building Army Intelligence Capabilities in Constrained and Contested Environments” at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition, held in Washington D.C., 11 October, 2022. Maj. Gen. Wasmund and Col. Mark A. Denton addressed Africa’s highly constrained intelligence collection-contested environment and how the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) pilot program, the Africa Data Science Center, enables intelligence warfighters through innovation, collaboration, and data-first thinking.

Maj. Gen. Don Hill (right) and Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund discuss how the U.S. Army is engaging in Africa through security force assistance. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Mike Weisman)

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)

Members of a 19-person medical team from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force partnered with Ghanaian military medical professionals for Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Ghana 22, from June 6-23, 2022, at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana as part of African Lion 22. The teams work together providing medical services to patients from local communities in a variety of specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery and emergency room care. MEDREX allow military personnel from the United States and their African Partners to exchange best medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals. 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 Cpl. Ethan Ford)