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Ghana Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Frank Tei, general officer commanding, Northern Command, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

Members of the Ghana Armed Forces pose for a photo with their American counterparts after the opening ceremony of African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

Members of the Ghana Armed Forces join their American counterparts during the opening ceremony of African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

Ghana Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Frank Tei, general officer commanding, Northern Command, left, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) sit for the opening ceremony for Exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

Tunisian Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior and Gazelle helicopters fly over Tunisian Special Forces as they raise the Tunisian flag, concluding the distinguished visitors day in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, on May 10, 2024. African Lion 2024 celebrates its 20th anniversary as a premier joint exercise of U.S. Africa Command, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). The exercise spans from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, involving over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lukas Sparks)

Ghana Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Frank Tei, general officer commanding, Northern Command , left, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), exchange exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) patches during the opening ceremony in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires live rounds during an air-to-ground rehearsal exercise in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia May 09, 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premiere joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lukas Sparks)

Tunisian Special Forces, bearing their national flag, perform a free jump into the area of operations during distinguished visitors day in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, on May 10, 2024, as part of African Lion 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lukas Sparks)

Ghana Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Frank Tei, general officer commanding, Northern Command, left, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), exchange exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) patches during the opening ceremony in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), shakes hands with a high-ranking member of the Tunisian Armed Forces in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, on May 10, 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trevor Seiler)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund (far left), commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), Tunisian Armed Forces Gen. Mohamed El Ghoul (center left), commander of the Tunisian Land Army, and Joey Hood (far right), U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia, present Col. Drew Conover, SETAF-AF exercise director, with a certificate for his efforts on a successful African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, May 10, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premiere joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Logan Whorton)

Ghana Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Frank Tei, general officer commanding, Northern Command, left, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), shake hands during the opening ceremony for exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Tamale, Ghana, May 14, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31 across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese Teakell, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Warrant Officer Class 1 Monday Nonde, Army Sergeant Major, Zambia Army, share a hug at the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, April 26, 2024. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by the SETAF-AF and the Zambia Army, ALFS 2024 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations, April 22-26 in Livingstone, Zambia, to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. This year’s theme is “Regional solutions to transnational problems.” (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Staff Sgt. Carter Acton)

Justified Accord at a glance!

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) conduct pre-deployment drills with the Armed Forces of Djibouti’s Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2024. The drills, including a visit to the engagement skills trainer facility, were completed in preparation for exercise Justified Accord, led by U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by SETAF-AF, and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) conduct pre-deployment drills with the Armed Forces of Djibouti’s Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2024. The drills, including a visit to the engagement skills trainer facility, were completed in preparation for exercise Justified Accord, led by U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by SETAF-AF, and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) conduct pre-deployment drills with the Armed Forces of Djibouti’s Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2024. The drills, including a visit to the engagement skills trainer facility, were completed in preparation for exercise Justified Accord, led by U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by SETAF-AF, and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) conduct pre-deployment drills with the Armed Forces of Djibouti’s Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2024. The drills, including a visit to the engagement skills trainer facility, were completed in preparation for exercise Justified Accord, led by U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by SETAF-AF, and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

U.S. Army paratroopers with the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, deliver toys donated by Soldiers and their families, to children in Camasano Vicento, Italy, as part of an annual toy donation Dec. 5, 2023. Each of the Vicenza-based battalions within the 173rd Airborne is paired with a local community where they focus outreach activities and help further integrate Soldiers into the shared community. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Skripnichuk)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese Teakell, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) command sergeant major, addresses the Soldiers and Airmen at the Squad Leader Summit held at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. The summit is intended to develop and empower junior noncommissioned officers to become better leaders and build better teams and squads. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samantha Powers)

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Brandon Keill, assigned U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), addresses Soldiers and Airmen at the Squad Leader Summit on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. The summit is intended to develop and empower junior noncommissioned officers to become better leaders and build better teams and squads. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samantha Powers)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, addresses Soldiers and Airmen at the Squad Leader Summit held at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. The summit is intended to develop and empower junior noncommissioned officers to become better leaders and build better teams and squads. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samantha Powers)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, addresses Soldiers and Airmen at the Squad Leader Summit on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. The summit is intended to develop and empower junior noncommissioned officiers to become better leaders and build better teams and squads. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samantha Powers)

U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen attend the annual Squad Leader Summit on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023. The summit is intended to develop and empower junior noncommissioned officers to become better leaders and build better teams and squads. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Samantha Powers)

U.S. Army Sgt. David Dorr and Sgt. William Cantrell, assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a team physical training excercise during the Squad Leader Summit, Dec. 11, 2023 on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy. The summit is intended to develop and empower junior noncommisioned officers to become better leaders and build better teams and squads. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin J Eros)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Cashman, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) deputy commanding general, addresses the Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command course at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Nov. 27, 2023. The course provides a unique leader development opportunity for new company-level command teams by providing information on policies, programs and procedures critical to success in these demanding leadership positions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Bobbi-Jo McGinley)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Henninger, American Forces Network Vicenza, asks Command Sgt. Maj. Reese Teakell, U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) command sergeant major, questions during the Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command Course course at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Nov. 27, 2023. The course provides a unique leader development opportunity for new company-level command teams by providing information on policies, programs and procedures critical to success in these demanding leadership positions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Bobbi-Jo McGinley)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Natasha Handy, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) lead sexual assault response coordinator, teaches a class on Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to the Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command course at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Nov. 29, 2023. The course provides a unique leader development opportunity for new company-level command teams by providing information on policies, programs and procedures critical to success in these demanding leadership positions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

U.S. Army Capt. Jeffrey Cristel, Headquarters Support Company company commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), attends a class on Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention during the Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command course at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Nov. 29, 2023. The course provides a unique leader development opportunity for new company-level command teams by providing information on policies, programs and procedures critical to success in these demanding leadership positions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Timothy Perl, assigned to 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, attends a class on Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention during the Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command course at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Nov. 29, 2023. The course provides a unique leader development opportunity for new company-level command teams by providing information on policies, programs and procedures critical to success in these demanding leadership positions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. James Barton, Headquarters Support Company first sergeant, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), attends a class on Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention during the Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command course at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, on Nov. 29, 2023. The course provides a unique leader development opportunity for new company-level command teams by providing information on policies, programs and procedures critical to success in these demanding leadership positions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

Official photo of Col. Chad A. Froehlich, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF)

Members of the Vicenza military community, to include U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, as well as local Vicenza civilian, military and police leaders met at SETAF-AF headquarters to conduct obersvance of Caserma Del Din's 10th anniversary on Jun. 30, 2023. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Guest of honor, Ms. Paola Del Din, center, speaks with members of the Vicenza military community in the SETAF-AF headquarters. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, as well as local Vicenza civilian, military and police leaders during an obersvance of Caserma Del Din's 10th anniversary on Jun. 30, 2023. The base is named of her brother Renato Del Din. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, commander of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), right, Ms. Paola Del Din, center, and Italian army Maj. Gen. Ugo Cillo, Deputy Commander Operative Nord, cut the cake at Caserma Del Din on Jun. 30, 2023. Members of the Vicenza military community, to include U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, as well as local Vicenza civilian, military and police leaders met at SETAF-AF headquarters to conduct obersvance of Caserma Del Din's 10th anniversary. SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe & Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis response options in Africa and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)