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Incoming 207th Military Intelligence Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Parker, thanks the community for his warm welcome during the Assumption Of Command on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy, Nov 18, 2021. Parker will be leading the 207th MIB as it continues to support U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and U.S. Africa Command in ongoing missions and efforts throughout the African Continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

SETAF-AF IG staff visit with South African counterparts to discuss roles, responsibilities, commonalities and differences pertaining to the office of the inspector general. Representatives from the New York National Guard, State Partnership Program partner to South Africa, also attended the weeklong set of meetings. (U.S. Army photo)

Col. Doug Merritt, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa command inspector general, discusses the IG inspections process and functions with South African National Defense Force counterparts Oct. 15, 2021. Merrit and other SETAF-AF IG staff joined with South African counterparts to discuss roles, responsibilities, commonalities and differences pertaining to the office of the inspector general. Representatives from the New York National Guard, State Partnership Program partner to South Africa, also attended the weeklong set of meetings. (U.S. Army photo)

Ova "Bud" O'Hair, SETAF-AF deputy command inspector general, answers a question about U. S. Army inspections process and IG functions during a meeting with South Africa National Defense Force Inspector General leadership October 13, 2021. O'Hair and other SETAF-AF IG staff joined with South African counterparts to discuss roles, responsibilities, commonalities and differences pertaining to the office of the inspector general. Representatives from the New York National Guard, State Partnership Program partner to South Africa, also attended the weeklong set of meetings. (U.S. Army photo)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, visited Zambia to discuss strengthening security cooperation between the United States and Zambia. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

Tanzania Minister of Foreign Affairs Honorable Minister Liberata Mulamula (center) stands with U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania the Honorable Mr. Donald Wright (right), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling (left) and U.S. Marines at the U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Dar es Salaam Nov. 6. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commander U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (left) stands with Maj. Gen. Anthony Sibuti, Tanzania People’s Defence Forces Land force commander (right) at the U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Dar es Salaam Nov. 6. The generals discussed upcoming training opportunities and Sibuti’s recent visit to Washington D.C. at the Association of the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

Zambian Minister of Defence Honorable Ambrose Lufuma (left) receives a gift from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling Nov. 4, in Lusaka, Zambia. Rohling and Lufuma discussed opportunities to strengthen security cooperation between the United States and Zambia. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling salutes a Zambian Army Honor Guard at the Kenneth Kaunda Peace and Training Center Nov. 4. At the training center, Rohling met with Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Zyeele, Zambia army chief of staff. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

Military planners gather in Agadir, Morocco, Oct. 28, 2021, to make initial coordination for African Lion 22. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, supported U.S. Africa Command as the lead agent for planning the combatant command's largest annual exercise. U.S. military planners joined partners from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and elsewhere to discuss initial plans for USAFRICOM's premier exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House.)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa wishes the U.S. Marine Corps a very happy birthday. SETAF-AF is proud to partner with Marines on a number of activities, not least the North and West Africa Response Force in support of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Army photo illustration)

Happy Birthday Marine Corps! U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling recently attended the Marine Corps Ball in Tanzania, to celebrate 246 years of excellence and bravery with our joint partners. SETAF-AF thanks the Marine Corps for their continued service and for all they do to protect our country and provide safety and security all over the world.

Happy Birthday Marine Corps! U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling recently attended the Marine Corps Ball in Tanzania, to celebrate 246 years of excellence and bravery with our joint partners. SETAF-AF thanks the Marine Corps for their continued service and for all they do to protect our country and provide safety and security all over the world.

Happy Birthday Marine Corps! U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling recently attended the Marine Corps Ball in Tanzania, to celebrate 246 years of excellence and bravery with our joint partners. SETAF-AF thanks the Marine Corps for their continued service and for all they do to protect our country and provide safety and security all over the world.

SETAF planners meet with a representative from Hotel Marriott to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for ALFS 2022 at The Hotel Columbus Marriott in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

SETAF planners meet with representatives from several businesses to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for ALFS 2022 at The Ironworks in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

SETAF planners meet with representatives from several businesses to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for ALFS 2022 at The Ironworks in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force leaders discuss options during the African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise (AGAPE), held in October at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The event examined how ongoing situations throughout the continent affect SETAF-AF's current and evolving distribution networks, while simultaneously validating innovative logistics concepts that increase the velocity of support and strategic freedom of maneuver. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force operations analyst Maj. Kurt Findlay leads a training session during the African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise (AGAPE), held in October at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The event examined how ongoing situations throughout the continent affect SETAF-AF's current and evolving distribution networks, while simultaneously validating innovative logistics concepts that increase the velocity of support and strategic freedom of maneuver. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force leaders discuss options during the African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise (AGAPE), held in October at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The event examined how ongoing situations throughout the continent affect SETAF-AF's current and evolving distribution networks, while simultaneously validating innovative logistics concepts that increase the velocity of support and strategic freedom of maneuver. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth meets Polish Minister of Defense Mariusz Błaszczak in Warsaw, Poland Oct. 28, 2021. Her visit reinforces the U.S. and Polish shared commitment to NATO's defense and deterrence mission. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses lessons learned on newly fielded equipment with 41st Artillery Brigade in Grafenwohr, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021. Wormuth met with Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and the 41st Artillery Brigade and shared how training with allies and partners improves NATO interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth learns how to shoot an M777 howitzer with 173rd Airborne Brigade Sky Soldiers in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021. Col. Michael Kloepper, 173rd Airborne Brigade commander, said there is no more appropriate place for the Secretary of the Army to meet Sky Soldiers than on an artillery live fire range during a brigade collective training density. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses lessons learned on newly fielded equipment with 41st Artillery Brigade in Grafenwohr, Germany, Oct. 27, 2021. Wormuth met with Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and the 41st Artillery Brigade and shared how training with allies and partners improves NATO interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keisha Brown)

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)