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1:48 PM9/20/2021

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)

1:48 PM9/20/2021

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)

1:48 PM9/20/2021

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)

1:48 PM9/20/2021

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)

12:31 PM9/20/2021

2:53 PM9/17/2021

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)

2:32 PM9/17/2021

Brig. Gen. Ronald A. Cupples is the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general from the National Guard component. Cupples joined SETAF-AF on June 1, 2021. He recently represented the command in Kenya at engagements with African partners, and will continue to work to leverage the National Guard State Partnership Programs, utilizing this program to develop partnerships throughout Africa.

3:06 PM9/9/2021

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.

3:06 PM9/9/2021

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.

2:57 PM9/9/2021

12:00 AM9/5/2021

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)

7:24 AM8/31/2021

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.

10:58 AM8/26/2021

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)

9:31 AM8/24/2021

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)

11:48 AM8/20/2021

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)

1:47 PM8/18/2021

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)

1:43 PM8/18/2021

2:36 PM8/12/2021

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)

2:33 PM8/12/2021

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) assists in setting up a communication center in Air Base 101, Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

1:57 PM8/12/2021

U.S. service members assigned to U.S. Africa Command's North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9