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Major General Andrew Rohling Commanding General of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) , awarded Soldiers for successfully completing the SETAF-AF Best Squad and Best Warrior competition on Caserma Del Din June 08, 2022. The Soldiers demonstrated true courage, commitment, loyalty, and exceptional mental and physical toughness by completing the Army combat fitness test, land navigation, an obstacle course, hands-on warrior tasks, a stress shoot, written examinations, an essay, a 12-mile ruck march, media engagement, and a formal board as part of the Best Warrior & Best Squad competition. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda

Center, CW3 Alfredo Moran assigned to 839th Transportation Battalion, commander for loading operations, gives a safety briefing before loading operations. Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General, Major General Andrew Rohling cuts the ceremonial cake during the U.S. Army Heritage Month and Birthday Commemoration held on Caserme Del Din, Vicenza, Italy on June 2, 2022. The Army Heritage Month commemorates all who have answered the call to service since the Army's founding in 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Commanding General, Major General Andrew Rohling delivers remarks during the U.S. Army Heritage Month and Birthday Commemoration held on Caserme Del Din, Vicenza, Italy on June 2, 2022. The Army Heritage Month commemorates all who have answered the call to service since the Army's founding in 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Sergeant Major Sue-Ellyn Baker enjoys a slice of cake during the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) U.S. Army Heritage Month and Birthday Commemoration held on Caserme Del Din, Vicenza, Italy on June 2, 2022. The Army Heritage Month commemorates all who have answered the call to service sine the Army's founding in 1775. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Military Members from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, U.S.Army Garrison Italy, Aviano Air Base, Camp Darby Military Community and Military Veterans honored their comrades who lost their life for our freedom, at Florence Memorial Cemetery, Italy, May 30, 2022. Consul General of the United States in Florence, Ragini Gupta read the Presidential Proclamation to open the commemoration ceremony. Guests of honor were the United States Ambassador for the Holy See Joseph Donnelly, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander, and the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Deputy Commanding General, Major Gen. Andrew Rohling, and the Italian Deputy Minister of Defense, Honorable Stefania Pucciarelli. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli) See more at: https://www.dvidshub.net/search?q=Florence+American+Cemetery&view=grid

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa gives remarks during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Lt. Col. Corbett Baxter, incoming commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion passes the colors back to Command Sgt. Maj. Salvador Garcia Garcia, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Command Sergeant Major during the Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa passes the colors to Lt. Col. Corbett Baxter, incoming commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion during the Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Lt. Col John Baker, outgoing commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion passes the colors to Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Command Sgt. Maj. Salvador Garcia Garcia, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Command Sergeant Major, passes the colors to Lt. Col John Baker, the outgoing commander during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Soldiers stand at attention for the playing of the Italian and American national anthems during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command Ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Flowers and battalion coins are presented to the family of Lt. Col. Corbett Baxter during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Flowers and battalion coins are presented to the family of Lt. Col. John Baker during the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Members of Headquarters Support Company and Intelligence and Sustainment Company stand in formation at the start of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Change of Command ceremony May 31, 2022 in Vicenza, Italy. The Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Tianna Field)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

U.S. Army paratrooper Capt. Christopher Donaghe, the physician assistant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, was designated as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa physician assistant of the year 2021 at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy on May 20, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Yountz)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, commanding general for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, presents Certificates of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service to Giancarlo Lotto and Andrea Palumbo May 18, 2022. Lotto and Palumbo are volunteer members of Croce Verde Vicenza. Croce Verde is an organization that carries out ambulance transport, care for the elderly and disabled as well as other services.

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, commanding general for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa presents Ms. Monica Ronzani with the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service May 18 at a ceremony held at the Ospedale San Bortolo di Vicenza. Ronzani, in-patient coordinator for the hospital, distinguished herself over the course of several months caring for a U.S. Army civilian employee while keeping Army leadership informed. Ronzani also personally coordinated the patient’s transfer to U.S. Army Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany when the patient’s situation became dire and required further support.

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling stands with staff and volunteers at Ospedale San Borolo di Vicenza as the award citation is read during a ceremony May 18 at the hospital in Vicenza. Rohling, commanding general for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa presented the awards in recognition of the team’s dedication in assisting a U.S. Army civilian employee who needed extensive support May-November 2020.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers conduct a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers rehearse for a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers rehearse for a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers rehearse for a joint forcible entry exercise on Frida Drop Zone in Aviano, Italy, May 13, 2022, as part of U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Exercise Swift Response.

Venetian decorations set the scene at the Vicenza Military Community Masquerade Gala April 29, 2022, at the Villa di Montruglio, in Vicenza, Italy. More than 500 Soldiers, family members and community leaders attended the event hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa. U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Christopher Cavoli provided key note remarks. The evening event was the first of its kind organized by SETAF-AF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Guests were entertained by the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band, opera arias, jugglers, a contortionist and a live DJ. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

Costumed guests mingle during the Vicenza Military Community Masquerade Gala, April 29, 2022, at the Villa di Montruglio, in Vicenza, Italy. More than 500 Soldiers, family members and community leaders attended the event hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa. U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Christopher Cavoli provided key note remarks. The evening event was the first of its kind organized by SETAF-AF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Guests were entertained by the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band, opera arias, jugglers, a contortionist and a live DJ. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lloyd Cueto (left) and other guests pose for a photo during the Vicenza Military Community Masquerade Gala April 29, 2022, at the Villa di Montruglio, in Vicenza, Italy. More than 500 Soldiers, family members and community leaders attended the event hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa. U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Christopher Cavoli provided key note remarks. The evening event was the first of its kind organized by SETAF-AF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Guests were entertained by the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band, opera arias, jugglers, a contortionist and a live DJ. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling delivers opening remarks during the Vicenza Military Community Masquerade Gala April 29, 2022, at Villa di Montruglio, in Vicenza, Italy. Rohling, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commanding general, introduced the keynote speaker, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Christopher Cavoli. The evening event was the first of its kind organized by SETAF-AF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Guests were entertained by the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band, opera arias, jugglers, a contortionist and a live DJ. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Christopher Cavoli delivers key note remarks as the guest speaker during the Vicenza Military Community Masquerade Gala, April 29, 2022, at Villa di Montruglio, in Vicenza, Italy. The evening event was the first of its kind organized by SETAF-AF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Guests were entertained by the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band, opera arias, jugglers, a contortionist and a live DJ. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

Vicenza Military Community Masquerade Gala guests arrive at the Villa di Montruglio, in Vicenza, Italy, April 29, 2022. More than 500 Soldiers, family members and community leaders attended the event hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa. U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Christopher Cavoli provided key note remarks. The evening event was the first of its kind organized by SETAF-AF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Guests were entertained by the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band, opera arias, jugglers, a contortionist and a live DJ. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade secure a M119 Howitzer and a M1097R1 Humvee onto a 32-ft pallet at Aviano Air Base May 10, 2022, for an air drop into Latvia as part of Exercise Swift Response 22. Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20. Swift Response exercises U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to rapidly deploy beside European multi-national airborne forces with little to no warming across the globe. The purpose is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade secure a Raider System and a M1097R1 Humvee onto a 20-ft pallet at Aviano Air Base May 10, 2022, for an air drop into Latvia as part of Exercise Swift Response 22. Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20. Swift Response exercises U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to rapidly deploy beside European multi-national airborne forces with little to no warming across the globe. The purpose is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade secure a M119 Howitzer and a M1097R1 Humvee onto a 32-ft pallet at Aviano Air Base May 10, 2022, for an air drop into Latvia as part of Exercise Swift Response 22. Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20. Swift Response exercises U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to rapidly deploy beside European multi-national airborne forces with little to no warming across the globe. The purpose is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade secure a M119 Howitzer and a M1097R1 Humvee onto a 32-ft pallet at Aviano Air Base May 10, 2022, for an air drop into Latvia as part of Exercise Swift Response 22. Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20. Swift Response exercises U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to rapidly deploy beside European multi-national airborne forces with little to no warming across the globe. The purpose is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

173rd Airborne Brigade Soldiers secure an M119 Howitzer and M1097R1 Humvee onto a 32-foot platform in a combination known as a 'Gun-Truck Combo' at Aviano Air Base, Pordenone, Italy, May 10, 2022. Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade secure a Raider System and a M1097R1 Humvee onto a 20-ft pallet at Aviano Air Base May 10, 2022, for an air drop into Latvia as part of Exercise Swift Response 22. Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20. Swift Response exercises U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to rapidly deploy beside European multi-national airborne forces with little to no warming across the globe. The purpose is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Col. Joseph Williams presented an overview of Africa and the U.S. Army's mission in Africa to students of the universities of Verona and Padova during a guest lecture at Vicenza University, April 28, 2020. Williams, director of the Security Cooperation Directorate for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, discussed SETAF-AF's role in building partnerships in Africa and its work with partner countries to increase stability and security, improve interoperability and training and build partnership capacity across the continent. The guest lecture is part of a new cooperation between SETAF-AF and the Vicenza University Foundation, an extension of the universities of Verona and Padova. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)