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Niger army basic training instructors listen to a briefing on U.S. plans to enhance the Forces Armées Nigériennes Tondibiah training program for new recruits Dec. 7, 2021. The Basic Training Enhancement Project, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Niamey, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the Indiana Army National Guard, is scheduled for completion by April. The objective is to enhance the FAN’s basic training capability, develop standardized testing requirements, increase the training capacity and ultimately the effectiveness of FAN. The project is part of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership program and is a collaborative effort between the Office of Security Cooperation U.S. Embassy, Niamey, Niger, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the Indiana Army National Guard Regional Training Institute. (U.S. Army photo by Carmen Daugherty.)

Maj. Mammadou Sylla discusses projects and plans to enhance the Forces Armées Nigériennes basic training in a meeting with the U.S. Embassy Niamey Office of Security Cooperation and the Regional Training Institute of the Indiana Army National Guard Dec. 07, 2021 in Niamey, Niger. Sylla and other security cooperation planners with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa visited Niamey Dec. 6-9 to refine plans for FAN basic training capability enhancement, part of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership program, scheduled to be completed before April. The RTI will train and certify the FAN basic training instructors. The project aims to standardize FAN basic training in order to provide continuity for a professional security force to counter regional threats and violent extremist organizations. The Indiana Army National Guard and Niger are matched in the National Guard and U.S. Africa Command State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Carmen Daugherty.)

On this edition of the AFN Europe Report: Members of the U.S. Army Security Forces Assistance Brigade work alongside the Djiboutian Bataillon d’Intervention Rapide (BIR) in Djibouti, Africa.

Soldiers from the 79th Theater Sustainment Command and Southern European Task Force, Africa stand for a photo following a group sports and physical training event on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza Italy, Dec 15, 2021. The 79th TSC led the event to build command relationships and increase esprit de corps with SETAF-AF. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson.)

Members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, complete maintenance checks on M50 masks on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 3, 2021. Headquarters Support Company conduct quarterly Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear preventive maintenance checks to ensure all assigned masks are in good working condition. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez.)

173rd Airborne Brigade Soldiers assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force disembark Marines Corps MV-22 Ospreys during an air-ground integration exercise Dec. 7, 2021, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The exercise strengthened the capability of the NARF to respond to crisis and protect American interests in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

A 173rd Airborne Brigade Soldier, assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force (NARF), provides security during an Air Ground Integration exercise, Dec. 7, 2021, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The exercise strengthened the capability of the NARF to respond to crisis and protect American interests in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Miller, left, along with other members of the ALFS 22 planning team visit the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade to witness a demonstration showcasing the skills learned at Ranger school on Dec. 10, 2021, in Ft. Benning, Georgia. Rangers in Action is one of several demonstrations scheduled throughout ALFS to show visiting partnered nations some of the capabilities of the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field.)

Communications planner Lt. Col. Eli Segres inspects the audio/visual ports in a meeting rooms at the historic Iron Works convention center on Dec. 9, 2021 in Columbus, Georgia. Segres and other representatives from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa visited Fort Benning and Columbus to develop plans for the African Land Forces Summit, scheduled for March. Hosted by the Chief of Staff of the Army, ALFS invites leaders from partnered forces across the African continent to meet in one location in order to discuss capabilities and build partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Members of the African Land Forces Summit planning team view one of several conference rooms Dec. 9, 2021 in Columbus, Georgia. The team discussed and took note of when and how this specific room would be used in relation to the rest of the convention center’s spaces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field.)

Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling conducts an airborne proficiency jump with 173rd Airborne Brigade Soldiers Dec. 9. 2021, near Aviano Air Base, Italy. Rohling, U.S Army Southern European Task Force - Africa commander, leads the headquarters that provides command and control of North and West Africa Response Force and serves as U.S. Africa Command's joint task force headquarters in support of contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2 Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, get a few minutes of rest during the North Africa Response Force Mission Readiness Exercise Aviano Airbase, Italy. Even under rigorous COVID-19 mitigation measures, the exercise tested the no-notice deployment capability of U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Southern European Task Force, Africa, from Vicenza, Italy. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

A 173rd Airborne Brigade Soldier, assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force (NARF), provides security during an Air Ground Integration exercise, Dec. 7, 2021, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The exercise strengthened the capability of the NARF to respond to crisis and protect American interests in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Padilla, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa B.O.S.S. president, briefs Soldiers at the SETAF-AF Squad Leader Summit at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2021. The summit is a leader development program for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills and improve squad readiness. Participants were briefed by on-post agencies and they were able to interact gain knowledge of their community resources. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa attend the SETAF-AF Squad Leader Summit at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2021. The summit is a leader development program for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills and improve squad readiness. Participants were briefed by on-post agencies and were able to interact gain knowledge of their community resources. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez.)

Members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa attend the SETAF-AF Squad Leader Summit at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2021. The summit is a leader development program for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills and improve squad readiness. Participants were briefed by on-post agencies and were able to interact gain knowledge of their community resources. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez.)

Members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa attend the SETAF-AF Squad Leader Summit at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2021. The summit is a leader development program for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills and improve squad readiness. Participants were briefed by on-post agencies and were able to interact gain knowledge of their community resources. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Padilla, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa B.O.S.S. president, briefs Soldiers at the SETAF-AF Squad Leader Summit at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2021. The summit is a leader development program from 16-19 November for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills and improve squad readiness. Participants were briefed by on-post agencies and they were able to interact gain knowledge of their community resources. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez)

Members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa attend the SETAF-AF Squad Leader Summit at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2021. The summit is a leader development program from 16-19 November for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills and improve squad readiness. Participants were briefed by on-post agencies and were able to interact gain knowledge of their community resources. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Meleesa Gutierrez.)

Soldiers from SETAF-AF HHC and INS went head-to-head in a flag football game to build esprit de corps at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2021. The game was a great way to kick off the holidays, said Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general.

Soldiers from SETAF-AF HHC and INS went head-to-head in a flag football game to build esprit de corps at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 23, 2021. The game was a great way to kick off the holidays, said Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general.

Gen. Christopher Cavoli speaks with recent graduates of the U.S. International Military Education and Training program during his visit to Ghana, Nov. 16, 2021. Cavoli, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, visited Ghana to meet with senior defense officials of the W. Africa country. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Accra.)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli (fourth from right, front row) joins Ghana Chief of Defense Intelligence Brig. Gen. Abraham Yeboah Nsiah (center) and other members of Ghana’s Department of Defense Intelligence in Accra, Ghana, Nov. 16., 2021. Cavoli, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, visited Ghana to meet with senior defense officials of the W. Africa country. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Accra.)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli inspects a formation of Ghana army soldiers in Tamale, Ghana, Nov. 16, 2021. Cavoli, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, visited Ghana to meet with senior defense officials of the W. Africa country. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Accra.)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli (front) and Ghana army Maj. Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah (behind) inspect a formation of Ghana army soldiers in Accra, Ghana, Nov. 16, 2021. Cavoli, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, visited Ghana to meet with Oppong-Peprah and other senior defense officials of the W. Africa country. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Accra.)

From left, Col. Mark Denton, brigade commander of the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Parker, incoming CSM for the 207th MIB, and Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commander of the Southern European Task Force, Africa, stand for a photo following an Assumption Of Command on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy, Nov 18, 2021. Parker will be leading the 207th MIB as it continues to support U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and U.S. Africa Command in ongoing missions and efforts throughout the African Continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

The Color Guard march out as part of the Assumption of Command for Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Parker, incoming CSM for the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy, Nov 18, 2021. Parker will be leading the 207th MIB as it continues to support U.S. ArmySouthern European Task Force, Africa, and U.S. Africa Command in ongoing missions and efforts throughout the African Continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

Col. Mark Denton, brigade commander of the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, provides words of encouragement during the Assumption of Command ceremony for incoming 207th MIB Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Parker, on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy, Nov 18, 2021. Parker will be leading the 207th MIB as it continues to support U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and U.S. Africa Command in ongoing missions and efforts throughout the African Continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

Col. Mark Denton, brigade commander of the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, presents the Guidon to incoming 207th MIB Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Parker, during the Assumption of Command ceremony, on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy, Nov 18, 2021. Parker will be leading the 207th MIB as it continues to support U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and U.S. Africa Command in ongoing missions and efforts throughout the African Continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

Incoming 207th Military Intelligence Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Parker, thanks the community for his warm welcome during the Assumption Of Command on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza Italy, Nov 18, 2021. Parker will be leading the 207th MIB as it continues to support U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and U.S. Africa Command in ongoing missions and efforts throughout the African Continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)

SETAF-AF IG staff visit with South African counterparts to discuss roles, responsibilities, commonalities and differences pertaining to the office of the inspector general. Representatives from the New York National Guard, State Partnership Program partner to South Africa, also attended the weeklong set of meetings. (U.S. Army photo)

Col. Doug Merritt, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa command inspector general, discusses the IG inspections process and functions with South African National Defense Force counterparts Oct. 15, 2021. Merrit and other SETAF-AF IG staff joined with South African counterparts to discuss roles, responsibilities, commonalities and differences pertaining to the office of the inspector general. Representatives from the New York National Guard, State Partnership Program partner to South Africa, also attended the weeklong set of meetings. (U.S. Army photo)

Ova "Bud" O'Hair, SETAF-AF deputy command inspector general, answers a question about U. S. Army inspections process and IG functions during a meeting with South Africa National Defense Force Inspector General leadership October 13, 2021. O'Hair and other SETAF-AF IG staff joined with South African counterparts to discuss roles, responsibilities, commonalities and differences pertaining to the office of the inspector general. Representatives from the New York National Guard, State Partnership Program partner to South Africa, also attended the weeklong set of meetings. (U.S. Army photo)

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, visited Zambia to discuss strengthening security cooperation between the United States and Zambia. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

Tanzania Minister of Foreign Affairs Honorable Minister Liberata Mulamula (center) stands with U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania the Honorable Mr. Donald Wright (right), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling (left) and U.S. Marines at the U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Dar es Salaam Nov. 6. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commander U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (left) stands with Maj. Gen. Anthony Sibuti, Tanzania People’s Defence Forces Land force commander (right) at the U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Dar es Salaam Nov. 6. The generals discussed upcoming training opportunities and Sibuti’s recent visit to Washington D.C. at the Association of the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

Zambian Minister of Defence Honorable Ambrose Lufuma (left) receives a gift from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling Nov. 4, in Lusaka, Zambia. Rohling and Lufuma discussed opportunities to strengthen security cooperation between the United States and Zambia. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling salutes a Zambian Army Honor Guard at the Kenneth Kaunda Peace and Training Center Nov. 4. At the training center, Rohling met with Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Zyeele, Zambia army chief of staff. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Ryan S. Dillon)

Military planners gather in Agadir, Morocco, Oct. 28, 2021, to make initial coordination for African Lion 22. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, supported U.S. Africa Command as the lead agent for planning the combatant command's largest annual exercise. U.S. military planners joined partners from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and elsewhere to discuss initial plans for USAFRICOM's premier exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House.)