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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.

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

U.S. Congressional staff members observe a U.S. Army Garrison Italy Transition Assistance Program class during a visit to Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 10, 2021. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling and USAG Italy Garrison Commander Col. Matthew Gomlak provided the delegation with a mission brief and future vision for the program. The TAP students and family members also had a working lunch with the delegation and engaged in candid conversation about the program. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Cavins and Cristina Piosa)

U. S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Gregory Jr. and 173rd Airborne Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher D. Clapin meet with Slovak armed forces senior enlisted leaders at military venues in Bratislava, Žilina, Trenčín and Trebišov, Slovakia, July 13-15, 2021. Gregory and Clapin met with Slovak Armed Forces Command Sgt. Maj. Marcel Kaniak, Slovak Special Operations Command Sgt. Maj. Martin Boháčik, Trebišov 23rd Motorized Battalion Deputy Commander Maj. Marek Barna, and other Slovak special operations forces senior noncommissioned officers. Training, a recently implemented airborne course, and the Slovak armed forces secondary school’s history and curriculum were among topics discussed during the visit. (Courtesy photo)

Soldiers with 1st Squadron (Airborne), 91st Cavalry Regiment and 173rd Airborne Brigade conducted an airborne operation during Agile Spirit 2021 at the Vaziani Training Area in Georgia. Agile Spirit is a joint, multinational exercise co-led by the Georgian Defense Forces and U.S. Army Europe and Africa that incorporates a simulated command post exercise, a field training exercise and joint multinational battalion level combined arms live fire exercises. It enhances U.S., Georgian, and allied partner forces' lethality, interoperability, and readiness in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Army photo)

Senegalese medical professionals, military members, civilians and U.S. military members stand for a group photo during the closing ceremony of Medical Readiness Exercise 21-4 at the Ouakum Military Hospital, Dakar, Senegal, July 28, 2021. The exercise provided a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries built and strengthened medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Senegalese soldiers from the Centre D'entrainement (CET) 7, 3 and 2 and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) discuss the lessons-learned during a physical exercise in the ‘Train the Trainer’ course at the Regional Tactical Training Center, Thies, Senegal, July 19, 2021. The 2nd SFAB, based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, traveled to Senegal to instruct the 8-week course, which uses the sharing of tactics and procedures to better prepare our partners for future operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Sgt. Jean Paul Chauvel, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist from 705th Ordnance Company, teaches Senegalese engineering soldiers during the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Defeat program at Camp Engineering Bargny, Gouddau, Senegal, July 14, 2021. The C-IED Defeat Program is a 12-week course that enables the Senegalese Army to be capable of producing and sustaining sufficient C-IED capabilities to protect its forces from IED threats during operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Senegalese orthopedic Dr. Madior Diouf reviews x-rays with medical students during the Senegal Medical Readiness Exercise 21-4 at the Principal Hospital, Dakar, Senegal, July 14, 2021.The exercise, July 12-30, 2021, provides a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Col. Mark A. Denton, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater commander, took part in the 535th Lonigo Fair opening ceremony in Lonigo, Italy, July 10. The fair, which features new farming machines, local agricultural products and more, was canceled last year, due to COVID-19. (U.S. Army photo)

Col. Mark A. Deaton, Commander, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade-Theater, gives remarks at the 535th Lonigo Fair, in Lonigo, Italy, July 10. . Canceled last year due to COVID, the fair is an occasion to present new farming machines, local agricultural products and all the things Lonigo has to offer. (U.S. Army photo)

U.S Army Soldiers and civilians conduct a planning meeting with Senegalese medical personnel for the Senegal Medical Readiness Exercise 21-4 at the Ouakam Military Hospital in Dakar, Senegal, July 12, 2021. The exercise, July 12-30, 2021, provides a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Medical professionals from the U.S. Army and Senegalese Army kicked off Medical Readiness Exercise 21-4 at Ouakam Military Hospital in Dakar, Senegal July 13, 2021. Medical Readiness Exercises provide a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Senegalese medical professionals operate on a patient's arm during Medical Readiness Exercise 21-4 at Ouakam Military Hospital, Dakar, Senegal, July 13, 2021. Medical Readiness Exercises provide a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

U.S. Army Maj. Tuesday Fisher, orthopedic surgeon, and Senegalese Army Lt. Col. Boubacar Mdaye, orthopedic surgeon, conduct a partial hip replacement surgery during Medical Readiness Exercise 21-4 at the Ouakam Military Hospital, Dakar, Senegal, July 13, 2021. Medical Readiness Exercises provide a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, lands in a drop zone near Madrid, Spain, July 7, 2021. The SETAF-AF commander visited Spain, July 6-9, 2021, and met with senior defense officials to discuss Spain’s involvement in future security cooperation activities and training exercises, the effects of the recent consolidation between U.S. Army Europe and Africa headquarters, and the efforts of U.S. Army Security Force Assistance teams in Africa. (Courtesy photo by Juan Angel)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Commander, congratulates the Spanish Airborne Brigade (Brigada Paracidista-BRIPAC) Command Sgt. Maj. Juan Antonio Perez Ferrete for recieving U.S. Airborne Wings during a Foreign Wing Exchange Ceremony, July 7, 2021, near Madrid, Spain. The SETAF-AF commander visited Spain, July 6-9, 2021, and met with senior defense officials to discuss Spain’s involvement in future security cooperation activities and training exercises, the effects of the recent consolidation between U.S. Army Europe and Africa headquarters, and the efforts of U.S. Army Security Force Assistance teams in Africa. (Courtesy photo by Juan Angel)

Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Gregory salutes Brig. Gen. Luis Sáez Rocandio, Commander, Spanish Airborne Brigade (Brigada Paracaidista – BRIPAC) during the Foreign Wing Exchange Ceremony, July 7, 2021, near Madrid, Spain. (Courtesy Photo by Juan Angel)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Chantley Kiser, assigned to the USAG Italy Health Care Center, checks a patient during a routine triage, June 24, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Cristina Piosa)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, center, officiates as Col. Michael Kloepper, left, assumes command of the 173rd Airborne Brigade from Col. Kenneth Burgess during a change of command ceremony held at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, June 24, 2021. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. Europe, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.  (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Col. Keith McKinley, Chief of Staff of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, visits Royal Moroccan Forces personnel during the the opening day of Medical Readiness Exercise 21-2 in Agadir, Morocco, June 22, 2021. Medical Readiness Exercises provide a real-world environment where medical professionals from both militaries can build and strengthen medical treatment capability and capacity by honing their medical skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Christopher Cameron)

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, visited Morocco to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise African Lion 21 and to meet with several African defense leaders June 17-19. Townsend met with senior Moroccan military leaders for outstanding efforts by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in planning and executing African Lion 2021; Senegal’s Chief of Defense Staff to thank the nation’s efforts as a security leader in West Africa and for hosting and participating in multiple U.S. Africa Command exercises; and Libyan leaders to stress foreign forces need to withdraw from Libya and discuss opportunities for greater military cooperation with the United States.

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, visited Morocco to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise African Lion 21 and to meet with several African defense leaders June 17-19. Townsend met with senior Moroccan military leaders for outstanding efforts by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in planning and executing African Lion 2021; Senegal’s Chief of Defense Staff to thank the nation’s efforts as a security leader in West Africa and for hosting and participating in multiple U.S. Africa Command exercises; and Libyan leaders to stress foreign forces need to withdraw from Libya and discuss opportunities for greater military cooperation with the United States.

African Lion 21, held from June 7-18, 2021, in Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, concludes. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, Joint, annual exercise. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants.

African Lion 21, held from June 7-18, 2021, in Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, concludes. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, Joint, annual exercise. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants.

Senegal military members treat a simulated casualty from a chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense demonstration hosted by the Moroccan and Senegalese militaries June 15, 2021, in Agadir, Morocco, during African Lion 2021. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, Joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Casey Dinnison)

Members of USS Hershel "Woody" Williams welcome aboard Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, for a tour of the vessel at the Agadir Commercial Port in Agadir, Morocco, June 11, 2021, during a key leader engagement for exercise African Lion. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants.

U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah Army National Guard participating in African Lion 2021 conduct fast rope training onto a rooftop building during a night training event at Tifnit, Morocco on June 15, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Jesperson)

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 17rd Airborne Brigade, presents the U.S. Army Parachutist Badge to a Royal Moroccan Army paratrooper during a wing exchange on the Grier Labouie Airbase in Morocco, June 13, 2021. Africa Lion 21 began with U.S. and Moroccan paratroopers conducting an airborne jump into Morocco. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Adrian Pacheco)

U.S. Georgia Army National Guardsman Cpl. Michael Lawson, assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, loads a magazine prior to a night fire training exercise at African Lion 2021 in Tan-Tan, Morocco, June 13, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Smith)

U.S. Georgia Army National Guardsman Spc. Gabriel Mitchell, assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, observes his target down range at African Lion 2021 in Tan-Tan, Morocco, June 13, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Smith)

Soldiers in a U.S. Army M109A6 Paladin howitzer with the Ellenwood-based Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, observe fired artillery rounds during African Lion 2021, at the Tan Tan Training Area, Morocco, June 13, 2021. African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class R.J. Lannom Jr.)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the Able Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade, lay down suppressive fire while assaulting an objective during Africa Lion 21, on Grier Labouie Airbase, Morocco, June 10, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adrian Pacheco)