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307th FRSD and Tunisian forces conduct MEDEVAC rehearsals during African Lion 23
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 307th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, a U.S. Army Reserve unit from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Tunisian military forces conduct a medical evacuation rehearsal during exercise African Lion 23 in Tunisia, May 22, 2023.
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2nd SFAB Advises Members of the Tunisian Armed Forces
BEN GHILOUF, Tunisia—Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 23, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.
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ALFS 2023 continues senior enlisted leader program
Originally intended to bring together African land force chiefs, or a country’s equivalent of the chief of staff of the Army, as the event has matured, so has its scope. In 2017, SETAF-AF and co-host Malawi first extended invitations to command senior enlisted leaders and their inclusion has continued for all subsequent summits.
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Stumbling into opportunity: National Guardsman supports African Lion 23
BEN GHILOUF, Tunisia, May 24 - When he initially joined in 2004, 17-year-old Chris Bowling enlisted in the infantry, wanting to serve his country following the tragedy of 9/11. Nineteen years later, U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Chris Bowling reflects on how his career took an unexpected turn when his then mentor joined the 3rd Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, and took him with him.
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U.S., Burundi partner for bi-lateral military medical readiness exercise
The Burundi National Defence Force, in partnership with the U.S. Army’s Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), 44th Medical Brigade and 39th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, are hosting a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) at L’Hopital Militaire (Military Hospital) in Bujumbura, May 15 to June 2, 2023.
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African Lion 23 begins
18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.
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US, Ivorian armies cohost ALFS 2023 in Abidjan, announce next year's location
Senior military leaders from the US and Africa came together to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges, May 8-12 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

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Kenyan-born U.S. Army Captain returns to native land at exercise Justified Accord 2023

As nearly 1,000 exercise participants gather in Kenya for this year’s iteration of Justified Accord (JA23), one U.S. Army Reserve Soldier returns to very familiar territory. “It’s humbling to come back to my roots,” said U.S. Army Capt. Ronald Ottichilo, a microbiologist with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF).
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SETAF-AF Command Video

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) directs and supports all U.S. Army activities with partner land forces in Africa, including conducting and supporting exercises and training events, security force assistance and senior leader engagements. SETAF-AF also serves as the joint task force headquarters in support of U.S. Africa Command contingency operations. (U.S. Army video edited by Chris House)
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Area of Responsibility

What SETAF-AF is doing throughout the region on a per-country basis
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Kenyan-born U.S. Army Captain returns to native land at exercise Justified Accord 2023

As nearly 1,000 exercise participants gather in Kenya for this year’s iteration of Justified Accord (JA23), one U.S. Army Reserve Soldier returns to very familiar territory. “It’s humbling to come back to my roots,” said U.S. Army Capt. Ronald Ottichilo, a microbiologist with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF).
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SETAF-AF Command Video

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) directs and supports all U.S. Army activities with partner land forces in Africa, including conducting and supporting exercises and training events, security force assistance and senior leader engagements. SETAF-AF also serves as the joint task force headquarters in support of U.S. Africa Command contingency operations. (U.S. Army video edited by Chris House)
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Michigan National Guard, SETAF-AF discuss strategic opportunities in Africa
A leadership delegation from the Michigan National Guard recently concluded a visit to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) headquarters. The schedule included key leader engagements with a focus on strategic African challenges and opportunities.
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U.S., Sierra Leone soldiers discuss military public affairs
A team of public affairs experts from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF - HOA) exchanged best practices and procedures with members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at the Joint Force Command in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Apr. 11-13.
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Tunisian officers showcase EOD skills at Ravens Challenge
US, Ivorian armies host African Land Forces Summit in Abidjan
SETAF-AF civil affairs Soldiers team with Armed Forces of Liberia
Army sustainers talk logistics and contracting in Africa at summit

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307th FRSD and Tunisian forces conduct MEDEVAC rehearsals during African Lion 23
JA23 kicks off with opening ceremony
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307th FRSD and Tunisian forces conduct MEDEVAC rehearsals during African Lion 23
JA23 kicks off with opening ceremony
307th FRSD and Tunisian forces conduct MEDEVAC rehearsals during African Lion 23
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