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Staff Sgt. Alex Radi, 817th Engineer Company (Sapper), assists Benin Soldiers conducting a Counter-IED mission in Ouassa, Benin, Feb. 16, 2023. The N.D. National Guard Soldier worked with the Benin Soldiers in planning for a practical exercise that incorporated counter-IED mission planning during mounted and dismounted patrols. Radi and Staff Sgt. Dale Burdette, both of the Jamestown-based 817th Engineer Company (Sapper), participated in a knowledge exchange with the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB - Forces armées béninoises) centered on counter–IED (improvised explosive device) training in Benin, Feb. 13 to 17, 2023. (Photo courtesy N.D. National Guard)

Staff Sgt. Alex Radi, 817th Engineer Company (Sapper), observes Benin Soldiers conducting a Counter-IED mission in Ouassa, Benin, Feb. 16, 2023. The N.D. National Guard Soldier worked with the Benin Soldiers in planning for a practical exercise that incorporated counter-IED mission planning during mounted and dismounted patrols. Radi and Staff Sgt. Dale Burdette, both of the Jamestown-based 817th Engineer Company (Sapper), participated in a knowledge exchange with the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB - Forces armées béninoises) centered on counter–IED (improvised explosive device) training in Benin, Feb. 13 to 17, 2023. (Photo courtesy N.D. National Guard)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General, gathers with James Madison University (JMU) students for a group photo during a first time visit to the JMU European Union Policy Studies Florence campus in Florence, Italy on Mar. 29, 2023. This visit educated and highlighted to future federal employees how SETAF-AF collaborates and works with allies and partners in Africa and Europe, bringing real world application to their future potential careers. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

(Center) Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, attends an exercise update brief during SETAF-AF’s joint task force validation exercise at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Mar. 10, 2023. Soldiers and staff from SETAF-AF joined service members from the U.S. Transportation Command’s Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC), U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army European Command, U.S Army Reserve and others from inter-agency organizations to establish and operate a joint task force headquarters. ( U.S. Army photo by Spc. Raymond Randall.)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, attends an exercise update brief during SETAF-AF’s joint task force validation exercise at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Mar. 10, 2023. Soldiers and staff from SETAF-AF joined service members from the U.S. Transportation Command’s Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC), U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army European Command, U.S Army Reserve and others from inter-agency organizations to establish and operate a joint task force headquarters. ( U.S. Army photo by Spc. Raymond Randall.)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund makes opening remarks at the African Alumni Symposium in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2023. Wasmund, commanding general of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, was joined by former African graduates of the Army War College to attend the African Alumni Symposium at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund makes opening remarks at the African Alumni Symposium in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2023. Wasmund, commanding general of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, was joined by former African graduates of the Army War College to attend the African Alumni Symposium at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

Maj. Gen. David C. Hill (right) and Malawi army Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali talk during the opening meeting of the African Alumni Symposium in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2023. Hill, commandant of the Army War College, and Kuwali, Malawi Defence Force judge advocate general, joined dozens of former African graduates from 19 nations returning to the Army War College to attend the symposium Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College.(U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund (right) meets with Uganda army Brig. Gen. Keith Kukunda Katungi on the opening day of the African Alumni Symposium 2023 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27, 2023. Wasmund, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and Katungi, a former commander of the Africa Transition Mission in Somalia, discussed items of mutual concern related to security conditions in east Africa and opportunities for future collaboration. Former African graduates of the Army War College returned to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to attend the African Alumni Symposium at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College.(U.S. Army photo by Christopher House)

Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund (center) meets with Kenyan army Lt. Gen. Jonah Maina Mwangi (right) and Maj. Gen. Frederick Lmongoni Leuria on the opening day of the African Alumni Symposium 2023 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27, 2023. Wasmund, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Mwangi, Kenya National Defence University vice chancellor, and Leuria, assistant chief of Kenya Defence Forces, Operations, Plans and Doctrine, discussed items of mutual concern related to security conditions in east Africa and opportunities for future collaboration. Former African graduates of the Army War College returned to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to attend the African Alumni Symposium at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College.(U.S. Army photo by Christopher House)

Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund (right) meets with Mauritanian army Brig. Gen. Mohamed Boide on the opening day of the African Alumni Symposium 2023 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27, 2023. Wasmund, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and Boide, commander of the Mauritania army special operations command, discussed items of mutual concern related to security conditions in the Sahel region and opportunities for future collaboration. Former African graduates of the Army War College returned to Carlisle, Pennsylvania,to attend the African Alumni Symposium at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College.(U.S. Army photo by Christopher House)

Togo army Lt. Col. Samah Soussou (center) meets with fellow African Alumni Symposium 2023 participants in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2023. Former African graduates of the Army War College returned to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to attend the African Alumni Symposium at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Feb. 26 to March 2. The symposium is a U.S. Africa Command annual event bringing together African alumni from U.S. military education schools. Every three years, the Army takes its turn to host African graduates of the Army War College.(U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa International Military Engagements team members assemble binders for the African Alumni Symposium, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The African Alumni Symposium is an annual U.S. Africa Command event. Every three years, the U.S. Army has its turn to bring back African graduates of the Army War College. This year's symposium runs Feb. 26 to March 3 and features guest speakers from the leaders from several U.S. and African defense departments. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa International Military Engagements team members assemble binders for the African Alumni Symposium, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The African Alumni Symposium is an annual U.S. Africa Command event. Every three years, the U.S. Army has its turn to bring back African graduates of the Army War College. This year's symposium runs Feb. 26 to March 3 and features guest speakers from the leaders from several U.S. and African defense departments. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

U.S. Army Col. Marin J. Lucenti III, Vermont State Surgeon converses with Dr. Binta Diop Badiane, Director, Tivaouane Hospital, during introductions at the start of a medical readiness exercise called MEDREX Senegal 2023. Lucenti is part of a 40-person U.S. medical team working alongside Senegalese hospital professionals at the Thies Regional Hospital and two smaller hospitals in and around Thies, Senegal over the two-week exercise. MEDREX is a program designed and overseen by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) that allows medical personnel from the U.S. military and partner nations to exchange medical procedures and strengthen treatment capabilities. The exercise exposes participants to unique medical delivery methods, and ultimately improves their capacity to assess and deliver medical care. MEDREX Senegal 2023 is organized and executed by the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and administered by the National Guard Bureau. The Vermont National Guard and Senegal have been partnered through SPP since 2008. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Alisha Grezlik)

U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals with the Vermont National Guard receive a welcoming handshake from a Senegalese child in Thies, Senegal during the start of a medical readiness exercise called MEDREX Senegal 2023. The 40-person U.S. team will work for the next two weeks alongside Senegalese hospital professionals at the Thies Regional Hospital and two smaller hospitals in and around Thies, Senegal. MEDREX is a program designed and overseen by the U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa that allows medical personnel from the U.S. military and partner nations to exchange medical procedures and strengthen treatment capabilities. The exercise exposes participants to unique medical delivery methods, and ultimately improves their capacity to assess and deliver medical care. MEDREX Senegal 2023 is organized and executed by the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and administered by the National Guard Bureau. The Vermont National Guard and Senegal have been partnered through SPP since 2008. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Jason Alvarez)

U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals with the Vermont National Guard receive an orientation of the Mbour Hospital Feb. 20, 2023 during the start of a medical readiness exercise called MEDREX Senegal 2023. The 40-person U.S. team will work for the next two weeks alongside Senegalese hospital professionals at the Thies Regional Hospital and two smaller hospitals in and around Thies, Senegal. MEDREX is a program designed and overseen by the U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa that allows medical personnel from the U.S. military and partner nations to exchange medical procedures and strengthen treatment capabilities. The exercise exposes participants to unique medical delivery methods, and ultimately improves their capacity to assess and deliver medical care. MEDREX Senegal 2023 is organized and executed by the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and administered by the National Guard Bureau. The Vermont National Guard and Senegal have been partnered through SPP since 2008. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Jason Alvarez)

Uganda People's Defence Force medics take part in tactical field care refresher training hosted by 2nd Battalion, 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade during Justified Accord 23in Isiolo, Kenya, Feb. 15, 2023.. Exercise Justified Accord 23 enables readiness training for U.S. Joint Forces, Kenya Defence Forces and additional partners with a multinational Field Training Exercise.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Kim, a member of the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, instructs members of the Kenyan Defence Forces on how to properly apply a tourniquet during Justified Accord 2023 in Isiolo, Kenya, Feb. 14, 2023. JA23 is a joint, multinational, readiness exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and conducted in Kenya. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Kim, a member of the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, instructs a soldier from the Kenyan Defence Forces on how to properly check the back of a casualty for injuries. This training is part of Justified Accord 2023 in Isiolo, Kenya, on Feb. 14, 2023. JA 23 is a key exercise for U.S. and partner readiness as it enables forces to train and operate as a combined and joint force while enabling East African regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

U.S. Army training advisors from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct an after-action review with soldiers from the Keynan Forces and the Battalion Intervention Rapide of Djibouti, after a situation training exercise during Justified Accord 2023, in Isiolo, Kenya, Feb. 16, 2023. Justified Accord 23 is a key exercise for U.S. and partner readiness as it enables forces to train and operate as a combined and joint force while enabling East African regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Miles Owens from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, briefs leadership from the Kenyan Defence Forces and the Battalion Intervention Rapide of Djibouti on the next event during a Situational Training Exercise (STX) during Justified Accord 23 in Isiolo Kenya, Feb. 15, 2023. The STX is the last step before the field training exercise which is the culminating event for Justified Accord 23. JA23 is a joint, multinational, readiness exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and conducted in Eastern Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

U.S. Army Capt. James Hogan, 182nd Medical Company, and Capt. Jeffrey Sparda with the Medical Detachment, both within the Massachusetts National Guard, teamed up in Kenya, Feb. 10–23, 2023. Together, they traveled from Boston to Nairobi, joining approximately 1,000 other participants from nearly 20 partner nations in U.S. Africa Command’s largest East African exercise, Justified Accord 2023 led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Slaymaker)

A U.S. Army Reserve C12 lands at Isiolo International Airport in support of Justified Accord 23 in Isiolo, Kenya on Feb. 12, 2023. Three C12s, from the 2-228th Aviation Regiment, one of only two fixed-wing battalions in the entire army reserve are supporting Justified Accord, with transport between Nairobi and Isiolo for movement of troops and staff, and to support ambulatory casualty evacuation. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Luke Michalski)

Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard supporting the Joint Exercise Support Group for Justified Accord 2023, pose for a photo at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi, Feb. 11, 2023. The JESG is responsible for logistical support for the exercise including food, water, and transportation. Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), this multi-national exercise brings together more than 20 countries from four continents to increase partner readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Lt.Col Robert Miller shakes hands with Chief of Defense Staff of the Armed Forces of Cote d’Ivoire, Lieutenant General Lassina Doumbia during a planning meeting to discuss the upcoming African Land Forces Summit at the Ivoirian Army Headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Jan 25,2023

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) pose for a photo with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) at the Malawi AFC headquarters building, in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. Members of both schools met as part of an engagement that focused on the sharing of information and teaching methods used by both the 7th Army NCOA and Malawi AFC to better increase future NCO development and partner capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Malawian army Lance Cpl. Luward Mbamera proudly displays a 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy coin at the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. Lance Cpl. Mbamera was awarded the coin in recognition of his efforts as an instructor at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) visited the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. The visit was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Chief of Training (outgoing) U.S. Army Master Sgt. David McClain, at 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), gives Malawian army Lance Cpl. Luward Mbamera a 7th Army NCOA coin at the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. Lance Cpl. Mbamera was awarded the coin in recognition of his efforts as an instructor at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) give a tour of facilities to visiting instructors from the 7th Army Non-commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. The tour was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) pose for a photo with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) at the Malawi AFC headquarters building, in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. Members of both schools met as part of an engagement that focused on the sharing of information and teaching methods used by both the 7th Army NCOA and Malawi AFC to better increase future NCO development and partner capabilities.(Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Army Master Sgt. David McClain, chief of training at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), and Malawian army Warrant Officer Frank Balasani, Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) regimental sergeant major., discuss squad leader training topics at the AFC in Salima, Malawi, on Nov 30, 2022. U.S. and Malawian army NCOA leaders met in a military-to-military engagement to discuss and review syllabus criteria for upcoming classes at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) met with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The visit was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Members from the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Southern European Task Force, Africa and Africa Command meet with instructors and cadre from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The meeting was part of a military-to-military engagement which saw the sharing of information concerning the future development and mentorship of non-commissioned officers and increased partnership capabilities in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Army Master Sgt. David McClain, chief of training (outgoing) 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), reviews a proposed syllabus during a military-to-military engagement with instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), Malawi AFC, in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The engagement focused on the sharing of information and teaching methods used by both the 7th Army NCOA and Malawi AFC to better increase future NCO development and partner capabilities.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) met with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The visit was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Chief of Training (outgoing) Army Master Sgt. David McClain, at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), and Malawian army Warrant Officer Frank Balasani, Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) regimental sergeant major, observe squad leader training at the Malawi AFC, in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. U.S. and Malawian Army NCOA leaders met in a military-to-military engagement to discuss and review syllabus criteria for upcoming classes at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Chief of Training (incoming) Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Jackel, at 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) watches as a Malawian army instructor teaches squad leader tactics during a non-commissioned officer (NCO) development course at the Malawi Armed Forces College, Salima, Malawi, Nov. 30, 2022. The development and mentorship of junior NCOs is crucial and ensures that positive leadership characteristics are passed on. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)