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U.S. Army Capt. Maxwell MacEachern, detachment commander of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), North Carolina National Guard, briefs U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Botswana Defence Force counterparts, during the final planning event for exercise Southern Accord 2024 (SA24) at Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana, June 20, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by SETAF-AF, is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Capt. Maxwell MacEachern, detachment commander of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), North Carolina National Guard, discusses the usage of a rappel tower with Maj. Patrick Mfaladi, protocol and public affairs officer, Botswana Defence Force, at Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana, June 20, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. and Botswana exercise planners conduct the final planning event for exercise Southern Accord 2024 (SA24) in Gaborone, Botswana, June 19, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. and Botswana exercise planners for Southern Accord 2024 (SA24) conducted a site orientation of the Thebephatshwa Air Base which serves as headquarters for the Botswana Air Force in Thebephatshwa, Botswana, June 20, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Hernan Briones, a civil affairs planner with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), shares a laugh with his Botswana exercise partner, 1st Lt. Maria Gabaikanngwe, a health, environment and quality officer with the Botswana Defence Force, at the final planning event for exercise Southern Accord (SA24) in Gaborone, Botswana, June 19, 2024. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by SETAF-AF, is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Capt. Maxwell MacEachern, detachment commander of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), North Carolina National Guard, discusses the usage of a rappel tower with Maj. Patrick Mfaladi, protocol and public affairs officer, Botswana Defence Force, at Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana, June 20, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Rodolfo Medina, main operations noncommissioned officer with the 578th Forward Engineer Support Team, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, North Carolina National Guard, conducts final planning for exercise Southern Accord (SA24) with his Botswana partner, Maj. Godwin Machibe, engineer coordinator, Botswana Defence Force, in Gaborone, Botswana, Jun. 19, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. and Botswana exercise planners pose for a photo at the conclusion of the final planning event for exercise Southern Accord 2024 (SA24) in Gaborone, Botswana, June 21, 2024. The site will be one of three locations throughout Botswana utilized by exercise participants from Aug. 5-16. SA24, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is a combined, bi-annual joint exercise. It brings together U.S. and Botswana service members to conduct a variety of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aly Diasse, a squad leader assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland National Guard, kneels alongside a Senegalese soldier during a dry-fire situational training exercise (STX) lane as part of exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Dodji, Senegal, May 22, 2024. The STX lanes were designed to simulate a search and attack before initial contact is made with enemy forces to enhance lethality and combat readiness. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. De La Pena)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Hirnyk, civil affairs team chief, 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, interacts with a child at a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) event held during African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Damongo, Ghana, May 17, 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teach basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teach basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to members of the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teach basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to a member of the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to a member of the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teach basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to members of the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teach basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teach basic rifle marksmanship to the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, teaches basic rifle marksmanship to a member of the Ghana Armed Forces for grouping and zeroing on the range in Domongo, Ghana, May 21, 2024. This range day was held during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) and showcased multinational partnership and willingness to share best practices with one another. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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 Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, evacuate a simulated casualty during African Lion 2024 (AL24), Tamale Air Force Base, Ghana, May 18, 2024. 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 Spc. Cade Castillo)

U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, conduct react to contact drills during African Lion 2024 (AL24), Tamale Air Force Base, Ghana, May 18. 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 Spc. Cade Castillo)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, set up a support by fire position while conducting a react to contact drill during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24), Tamale Air Force Base, Ghana, May 18, 2024. 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 Spc. Cade Castillo)

A Soldier from 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah National Guard, watches carefully as he helps guide an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter off a C-17 Globemaster III, Agadir-Al Massara International Airport, Agadir, Morocco, May 17, 2024, in preparation for African Lion 2024. This year 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 Maj. Alun Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Erinayo Soniregun, 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, interacts with elementary students as they receive public health supplies from the 352nd Civil Affairs Command and Ghana Armed Forces during a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) event held as part of African Lion 2024 (AL24). The MEDCAP provides an opportunity for US and partner nations to build relationships with local communities by providing medical care, treatment and supplies. 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 Ghana, Morocco, 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. Air Force Staff Sgt. Urias Jiminez, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuator, secures a ratchet strap to hang medical equipment during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) at Kenitra Air Base, Morocco, May 18, 2024. Aeromedical personnel from a variety of nations will learn new skills by integrating a variety of tests, scenarios and opportunities designed to enhance regional cooperation and integration between nations. 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 Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Fernandez, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, consults with a translator and patient during the medical civic action program (MEDCAP) event as part of exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24), in Damongo, Ghana, May 17, 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 Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)

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)