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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft conducts a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in Exercise African Lion 2023 from May 13-June 18, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Sgt. John Etheridge).

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Larnach, an Active Guard Reservist serving as a Truck Master at the 129th Transportation Co., answers questions during an interview from Staff Sgt. David Graves with the 318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element during Exercise African Lion 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Vega)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Larnach, an Active Guard Reservist serving as a Truck Master at the 129th Transportation Co., embraces his son, U.S. Army Sgt. Ethan Judkins with the 65th Field Artillery Brigade, Utah National Guard, during a chance meeting in Agadir, Morocco, June 04, 2023. The father-son pair have been serving in different locations for over a year and recently discovered they were to be assigned to the same host nation location during Exercise African Lion 2023 creating an opportunity to be reunited. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Vega)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Larnach, an Active Guard Reservist serving as a Truck Master at the 129th Transportation Co., stands with his son, U.S. Army Sgt. Ethan Judkins assigned to the 65th Field Artillery Brigade, Utah National Guard, during a chance meeting in Agadir, Morocco, June 04, 2023. The father-son pair have been serving in different locations for over a year and recently discovered they were to be assigned to the same host nation location during Exercise African Lion 2023 creating an opportunity to be reunited. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Vega)

Victoria Bracey, an 8th grader at Vicenza Middle School, and winner of the “What Heritage Month Means to Me” essay contest, received recognition, an award, and gift basket during the Army Heritage Month Luncheon at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, May 25, 2023.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Dumlao (third from left), a training advisor assigned to the Maneuver Company Advisor Team, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, looks on as members of the Tunisian armed forces familiarize themselves with the M3 Carl Gustaf during a class as part of African Lion 23, May 23, 2023, Ben Ghilouf Training Area, Tunisia. U.S. Africa Command is committed to sustained engagement with our African partners, and African Lion 23 is designed to prevent conflict while simultaneously ensuring that the U.S. military is prepared to respond to any crisis. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 23, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. HollyAnn Nicom)

Command Sgt. Maj. William Tabolo, senior enlisted leader, Armed Forces of Liberia, and U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Brian Brace, Joint Operations Center noncommissioned officer in charge, Michigan Army National Guard, discuss each other’s military backgrounds at the start of the first command senior enlisted plenary session during the African Land Forces Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, May 9, 2023. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire, ALFS 2023 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations, May 8-12, to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. This year’s theme is “Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Maj. Casey Nelsen)

U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Chris Bowling; a senior operations advisor with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade; discusses training with a member of the Tunisian armed forces in Ben Ghilouf; Tunisia; during exercise African Lion 23; May 23; 2023. Bowling; from Tallahassee; Florida; has been working with U.S. Africa Command during African Lion 23 to enhance the capacity of members of the Tunisian armed forces to organize; train; maintain; and sustain their security forces. Eighteen nations and approximately 8; 000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023; U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined; joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 - June 18; 2023. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Maximilian Huth)

U.S. Army AH-64D “Apache” attack helicopters, assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah Army National Guard, participate in a training exercise with partner nations to demonstrate the capabilities of multinational armies working together simultaneously in a combined arms live-fire mission during African Lion 22, June 28, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, combined annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner-nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperadurbility among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mackenzie Willden)

The Royal Moroccan Navy fregate Sultan Moulay Ismai and the guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) dock during a port visit for distinguished visitors of African Lion 2022 to Agadir, Morocco, June 28, 2022. AL22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, combined annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner-nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)

U.S. Marines, soldiers and Tunisian Armed Forces advance through a valley at a rehearsal for a live-fire exercise as a part of African Lion 22 in the Ben Ghilouf Training Area, Tunisia, June 23, 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Jacobs, 105th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Senegalese Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers move in formation to breach and clear a room during African Lion 22 in Dodji, Senegal, June 25, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6-30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Zachary Myers)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing over Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2021, June 18, 2021. KC-135s support fighter aircraft in the creation of a safe, stable and secure Africa. 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. African Lion 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. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, thanks Côte d'Ivoire in his closing remarks for co-hosting African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2023 and congratulates Zambia for being selected to host ALFS 2024, May 12, 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commanding general, thanks Côte d'Ivoire in his closing remarks for co-hosting African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2023 and congratulates Zambia for being selected to host ALFS 2024, May 12, 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

U.S. Army Gen. Darryl A. Williams, commanding general, United States Army Europe and Africa, (USAREUR-AF) and Lt. Gen. Sitali Dennis Alibuzwi, commander, Zambia Army, shake hands during the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2023 plenary session, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, May 9, 2023. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire, ALFS 2023 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations, May 8-12, to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. This year’s theme is “Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships.” (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zachery Frost)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pose for a photo with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, command sergeant major of SETAF-AF, in front of SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a Michigan National Guard professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pose for a photo with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, command sergeant major of SETAF-AF, and a MING leadership delegation in front of SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a Michigan National Guard professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pose for a photo with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, command sergeant major of SETAF-AF, and a MING leadership delegation in front of SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a Michigan National Guard professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pose for a photo with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, command sergeant major of SETAF-AF, in front of SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a Michigan National Guard professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), sits with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), during a welcome brief at SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a MING professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), listens to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), at SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a MING professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), shakes hands with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), while U.S. Army Col. Timothy Shaffer, SETAF-AF director of operations, stands fast, at SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a MING professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), joins U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), at SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 2, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a MING professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard (MING), shakes hands with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian T. Cashman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), at SETAF-AF headquarters, Caserma Del Din, Mar. 3, in Vicenza, Italy. Rogers brought a leadership delegation to visit SETAF-AF as part of his recently developed future strategic leader program (FSLP). The FSLP is a MING professional development opportunity designed to equip officers with comprehensive knowledge and experience within combatant commands focused at the strategic level. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, left, and Maj. Brian Andries, right, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, leads an information sharing session on military public affairs with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces officers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on April 12, 2023. This engagement was part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing military-to-military (M2M) familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year, each designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officer Capt. A. B. Good-Kamara takes not during a mitlitary-to-military public affairs information exchange at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 13 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Brian Andries)

U.S. Army Maj. Brian Andries, chief branding officer with Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Public Affairs, leads an information sharing session on U.S. Army Public Affairs procedures and practices during a military-to-military engagement with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Public affairs officers and noncommisioned officers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa public affairs offices pose for a picture with Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers Lt. M. Fullah, left, and Lt. M. F. Nabie attend a mitlitary-to-military public affairs information exchange at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 13 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Brian Andries)

Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs Offices and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) participate in an information sharing session on country specific Public Affairs procedures and practices during a military-to-military engagement with Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs Offices participate in an information sharing session on country specific Public Affairs procedures and practices during a military-to-military engagement with Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

A Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers participate in an information sharing session on country specific public affairs procedures and practices during a military-to-military engagement with soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs Offices at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Maj. Gen. Duada Alpha, Joint Force Command, Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) commander, speaks to public affairs officers and noncommisioned officers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Public Affairs Offices and RSLAF during an information sharing session on country specific public affairs procedures and practices at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

U.S. Army Master Sergeant Dave Thompson, a planner with Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Public Affairs, leads an information sharing session on U.S. Army Public Affairs procedures and practices during a military-to-military engagement with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces public affairs officers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 12 April, 2023. This engagement is part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing M2M familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Maj. Brian Andries, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), leads an information sharing session on military public affairs with Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forcesofficers at Joint Force Command, Freetown, Sierra Leone on April 12, 2023. This engagement was part of the U.S. Africa Command's ongoing military-to-military (M2M) familiarization program. AFRICOM conducts M2Ms throughout the year, each designed to bring together countries to exchange best practices in a particular specialty to enhance their ability to work together and understand how to operate in a specific environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Tunisia army Capt. Anouer Achouri, left, and Capt. Maher Hammami, center, along with Officer Antoine Smith, lower left, and Sgt. Daniel Jabens, right, of the Cedar Rapids Police Department Bomb Squad, examine the X-Ray image of an Improvised Explosive Device during Raven's Challenge 2023 at Camp Dodge, Iowa April 26, 2023. Raven’s Challenge is an annual, interagency, counter-IED exercise that incorporates scenarios focused on interoperability capabilities between public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal units in operational environments. (Courtesy photo)

Tunisia army Capt. Anouer Achouri recovers expended shocktube after he successfully disrupted an explosive device housed in a suspicious package during Raven's Challenge 2023 at Camp Dodge, Iowa, April 27, 2023. The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa accompanied two Tunisian explosive ordnance disposal officers who participated in the Raven's Challenge exercise April 23-28.

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers assigned to SETAF-AF conducted a civil military cooperation (CIMIC) and medical capabilities assessment with the Armed Forces of Liberia 24-28 Apr., 2023 in Monrovia, Liberia. The engagement represents the first in a series of engagements aimed at increasing partner capacity. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers assigned to SETAF-AF conducted a civil military cooperation (CIMIC) and medical capabilities assessment with the Armed Forces of Liberia 24-28 Apr., 2023 in Monrovia, Liberia. The engagement represents the first in a series of engagements aimed at increasing partner capacity. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)