Rohling discusses partnership, security with government, military officials in The Gambia

U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia Richard Paschall, left, and Maj. Gen. Mamat Cham, The Gambia Armed Forces deputy chief of defense staff, center, greet U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling upon his arrival in Banjul, The Gambia, April 19, 2021. Rohling visited The Gambia from April 19-20, and met with the country’s vice president, minister of defense, chief of defense staff, deputy chief of defense staff, and the commanders of the Gambian army, navy, and national guard. He also observed a military demonstration and participated in discussions with various European security partners to reinforce the U.S. Army’s commitment to partnership amidst the growing threat of violent extremist organizations in the region. (U.S. State Department photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas J. Posey)