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U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa International Military Engagements team members assemble binders for the African Alumni Symposium, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The African Alumni Symposium is an annual U.S. Africa Command event. Every three years, the U.S. Army has its turn to bring back African graduates of the Army War College. This year's symposium runs Feb. 26 to March 3 and features guest speakers from the leaders from several U.S. and African defense departments. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa International Military Engagements team members assemble binders for the African Alumni Symposium, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The African Alumni Symposium is an annual U.S. Africa Command event. Every three years, the U.S. Army has its turn to bring back African graduates of the Army War College. This year's symposium runs Feb. 26 to March 3 and features guest speakers from the leaders from several U.S. and African defense departments. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)

U.S. Army Col. Marin J. Lucenti III, Vermont State Surgeon converses with Dr. Binta Diop Badiane, Director, Tivaouane Hospital, during introductions at the start of a medical readiness exercise called MEDREX Senegal 2023. Lucenti is part of a 40-person U.S. medical team working alongside Senegalese hospital professionals at the Thies Regional Hospital and two smaller hospitals in and around Thies, Senegal over the two-week exercise. MEDREX is a program designed and overseen by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) that allows medical personnel from the U.S. military and partner nations to exchange medical procedures and strengthen treatment capabilities. The exercise exposes participants to unique medical delivery methods, and ultimately improves their capacity to assess and deliver medical care. MEDREX Senegal 2023 is organized and executed by the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and administered by the National Guard Bureau. The Vermont National Guard and Senegal have been partnered through SPP since 2008. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Alisha Grezlik)

U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals with the Vermont National Guard receive a welcoming handshake from a Senegalese child in Thies, Senegal during the start of a medical readiness exercise called MEDREX Senegal 2023. The 40-person U.S. team will work for the next two weeks alongside Senegalese hospital professionals at the Thies Regional Hospital and two smaller hospitals in and around Thies, Senegal. MEDREX is a program designed and overseen by the U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa that allows medical personnel from the U.S. military and partner nations to exchange medical procedures and strengthen treatment capabilities. The exercise exposes participants to unique medical delivery methods, and ultimately improves their capacity to assess and deliver medical care. MEDREX Senegal 2023 is organized and executed by the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and administered by the National Guard Bureau. The Vermont National Guard and Senegal have been partnered through SPP since 2008. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Jason Alvarez)

U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals with the Vermont National Guard receive an orientation of the Mbour Hospital Feb. 20, 2023 during the start of a medical readiness exercise called MEDREX Senegal 2023. The 40-person U.S. team will work for the next two weeks alongside Senegalese hospital professionals at the Thies Regional Hospital and two smaller hospitals in and around Thies, Senegal. MEDREX is a program designed and overseen by the U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa that allows medical personnel from the U.S. military and partner nations to exchange medical procedures and strengthen treatment capabilities. The exercise exposes participants to unique medical delivery methods, and ultimately improves their capacity to assess and deliver medical care. MEDREX Senegal 2023 is organized and executed by the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and administered by the National Guard Bureau. The Vermont National Guard and Senegal have been partnered through SPP since 2008. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Jason Alvarez)

Uganda People's Defence Force medics take part in tactical field care refresher training hosted by 2nd Battalion, 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade during Justified Accord 23in Isiolo, Kenya, Feb. 15, 2023.. Exercise Justified Accord 23 enables readiness training for U.S. Joint Forces, Kenya Defence Forces and additional partners with a multinational Field Training Exercise.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Kim, a member of the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, instructs members of the Kenyan Defence Forces on how to properly apply a tourniquet during Justified Accord 2023 in Isiolo, Kenya, Feb. 14, 2023. JA23 is a joint, multinational, readiness exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and conducted in Kenya. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Kim, a member of the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, instructs a soldier from the Kenyan Defence Forces on how to properly check the back of a casualty for injuries. This training is part of Justified Accord 2023 in Isiolo, Kenya, on Feb. 14, 2023. JA 23 is a key exercise for U.S. and partner readiness as it enables forces to train and operate as a combined and joint force while enabling East African regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

U.S. Army training advisors from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct an after-action review with soldiers from the Keynan Forces and the Battalion Intervention Rapide of Djibouti, after a situation training exercise during Justified Accord 2023, in Isiolo, Kenya, Feb. 16, 2023. Justified Accord 23 is a key exercise for U.S. and partner readiness as it enables forces to train and operate as a combined and joint force while enabling East African regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Miles Owens from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, briefs leadership from the Kenyan Defence Forces and the Battalion Intervention Rapide of Djibouti on the next event during a Situational Training Exercise (STX) during Justified Accord 23 in Isiolo Kenya, Feb. 15, 2023. The STX is the last step before the field training exercise which is the culminating event for Justified Accord 23. JA23 is a joint, multinational, readiness exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and conducted in Eastern Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

U.S. Army Capt. James Hogan, 182nd Medical Company, and Capt. Jeffrey Sparda with the Medical Detachment, both within the Massachusetts National Guard, teamed up in Kenya, Feb. 10–23, 2023. Together, they traveled from Boston to Nairobi, joining approximately 1,000 other participants from nearly 20 partner nations in U.S. Africa Command’s largest East African exercise, Justified Accord 2023 led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Slaymaker)

A U.S. Army Reserve C12 lands at Isiolo International Airport in support of Justified Accord 23 in Isiolo, Kenya on Feb. 12, 2023. Three C12s, from the 2-228th Aviation Regiment, one of only two fixed-wing battalions in the entire army reserve are supporting Justified Accord, with transport between Nairobi and Isiolo for movement of troops and staff, and to support ambulatory casualty evacuation. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Luke Michalski)

Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard supporting the Joint Exercise Support Group for Justified Accord 2023, pose for a photo at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi, Feb. 11, 2023. The JESG is responsible for logistical support for the exercise including food, water, and transportation. Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), this multi-national exercise brings together more than 20 countries from four continents to increase partner readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Lt.Col Robert Miller shakes hands with Chief of Defense Staff of the Armed Forces of Cote d’Ivoire, Lieutenant General Lassina Doumbia during a planning meeting to discuss the upcoming African Land Forces Summit at the Ivoirian Army Headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Jan 25,2023

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) pose for a photo with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) at the Malawi AFC headquarters building, in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. Members of both schools met as part of an engagement that focused on the sharing of information and teaching methods used by both the 7th Army NCOA and Malawi AFC to better increase future NCO development and partner capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Malawian army Lance Cpl. Luward Mbamera proudly displays a 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy coin at the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. Lance Cpl. Mbamera was awarded the coin in recognition of his efforts as an instructor at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) visited the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. The visit was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Chief of Training (outgoing) U.S. Army Master Sgt. David McClain, at 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), gives Malawian army Lance Cpl. Luward Mbamera a 7th Army NCOA coin at the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. Lance Cpl. Mbamera was awarded the coin in recognition of his efforts as an instructor at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) give a tour of facilities to visiting instructors from the 7th Army Non-commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. The tour was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) pose for a photo with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) at the Malawi AFC headquarters building, in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. Members of both schools met as part of an engagement that focused on the sharing of information and teaching methods used by both the 7th Army NCOA and Malawi AFC to better increase future NCO development and partner capabilities.(Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Army Master Sgt. David McClain, chief of training at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), and Malawian army Warrant Officer Frank Balasani, Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) regimental sergeant major., discuss squad leader training topics at the AFC in Salima, Malawi, on Nov 30, 2022. U.S. and Malawian army NCOA leaders met in a military-to-military engagement to discuss and review syllabus criteria for upcoming classes at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) met with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The visit was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Members from the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Southern European Task Force, Africa and Africa Command meet with instructors and cadre from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The meeting was part of a military-to-military engagement which saw the sharing of information concerning the future development and mentorship of non-commissioned officers and increased partnership capabilities in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Army Master Sgt. David McClain, chief of training (outgoing) 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), reviews a proposed syllabus during a military-to-military engagement with instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC), Malawi AFC, in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The engagement focused on the sharing of information and teaching methods used by both the 7th Army NCOA and Malawi AFC to better increase future NCO development and partner capabilities.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Instructors from the Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) met with instructors from 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), in Salima, Malawi, on Dec. 1, 2022. The visit was part of a military-to-military engagement where members of the Malawi AFC, 7th Army NCOA and CATC discussed and shared information in order to streamline and enhance current NCO development course material. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Chief of Training (outgoing) Army Master Sgt. David McClain, at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), and Malawian army Warrant Officer Frank Balasani, Malawi Armed Forces College (AFC) regimental sergeant major, observe squad leader training at the Malawi AFC, in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. U.S. and Malawian Army NCOA leaders met in a military-to-military engagement to discuss and review syllabus criteria for upcoming classes at the Malawi AFC. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

Chief of Training (incoming) Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Jackel, at 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) watches as a Malawian army instructor teaches squad leader tactics during a non-commissioned officer (NCO) development course at the Malawi Armed Forces College, Salima, Malawi, Nov. 30, 2022. The development and mentorship of junior NCOs is crucial and ensures that positive leadership characteristics are passed on. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

A Malawian army instructor teaches squad leader tactics during a non-commissioned officer (NCO) development course at the Malawi Armed Forces College in Salima, Malawi, on Nov. 30, 2022. The development and mentorship of junior NCOs is crucial and ensures that positive leadership characteristics are passed on. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

U.S. Army communicators discussed strategic storytelling with Chadian military members in N'Djamena, Chad, Jan. 23-27, 2023. Officers, sergeants and civilians from both the U.S. and the Chadian armed forces, participated in the military-to-military exchange. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

U.S. Army and Italian paratroopers conduct airborne operations at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2023. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

U.S. Army and Italian paratroopers conduct airborne operations at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2023. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army by Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

Lt. Col. Neil Kester, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), performs the hand release push-up as part of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Jan. 24, 2023. The ACFT provides the Army an assessment of all Soldiers’ muscular strength, endurance, power, speed, agility, coordination, flexibility, and balance. It was designed to better reflect the stresses of a combat environment, to address the poor physical fitness of recruits, and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for service members. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Henderson)

U.S. Army Sgt. Gavin Yoshikawa with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), completes his 2-mile run during the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Jan. 24, 2023. The ACFT provides the Army an assessment of all Soldiers’ muscular strength, endurance, power, speed, agility, coordination, flexibility, and balance. It was designed to better reflect the stresses of a combat environment, to address the poor physical fitness of recruits, and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for service members. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Henderson)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to conduct an airborne operation alongside Italian Army paratroopers with the Brigata Paracadutisti "Folgore" near Aviano, Italy on Jan. 26, 2023. The 173rd is the U.S. Army's contingency response force in Europe, providing rapid forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Commands areas of responsibilities. Forward-based in Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build interoperability and strengthen the Alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Wilson)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, fire the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during African Lion 2021, at Guirer Libouihi Air Base, on June 9, 2021. The 41st FAB is conducting a suppression of enemy air defense in support of an Airborne joint Forcible Entry during African Lion 2021. This dynamic force employment exercise is their fourth exercise in the Fires Shock series, and a sub-exercise of U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s Defender 21. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zack Stahlberg)

U.S. Army Col. Drew Conover, SETAF-AF Exercise Director, and Moroccan Colonel Major Moushine Bensdira sign the minutes of the African Lion 23 Main Planning Event in Agadir, Morocco, Jan. 20, 2023. AL23 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Djibouti, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, between May 13 and June 16, 2023. More than 8,000 participants from 13 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL23 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. Photo courtesy of the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco.

U.S. Army medical specialists and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces doctors tour a military medical facility during the African Lion 23 Main Planning Event in Agadir, Morocco, Jan. 20, 2023. AL23 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Djibouti, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, between May 13 and June 16, 2023. More than 8,000 participants from 13 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL23 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. (Photo courtesy of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces)

Planners form multiple nations come together for a group photo to finish the Main Planning Event for African Lion 23 in Agadir, Morocco, Jan. 20, 2023. AL23 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Djibouti, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, between May 13 and June 16, 2023. More than 8,000 participants from 13 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL23 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. Photo courtesy of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces.

Virginia Army National Guard Pfc. Jordan Merritt, a military police specialist assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, receives a Commander's Coin of Excellence from Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, commander of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Dec. 28, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Geneva Hilder)