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A company representative speaks to event attendees during the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)

Spc. Isaias Lerma, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), fires a M4A1 Carbine as part of his training to obtain the Expert Soldier Badge training on Caserma Del-Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 26, 2022. The ESB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification tests, including both written and performance portions.

Sgt. Abigale Godwin, assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), secures down a practice casualty during a loading casualties onto a non-standard vehicle practice lane for EMFB (Expert Field Medical Badge) on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 125, 2022. The EFMB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification test, including both written ad performance portions. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Timothee Buangala)

Sgt. Maj. John Smith, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), acts as a causality during practice for the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on Caserma Del-Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 27, 2022. The ESB is a United States Army special skills badge that is awarded to U.S. military personnel and North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification tests, including both written and performance portions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Semaj Johnson)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and Col. Mark A. Denton, Commander, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), answer questions after the U.S. Army Warriors Corner presentation, “Building Army Intelligence Capabilities in Constrained and Contested Environments” at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition held in Washington D.C., 11 October, 2022. (Courtesy photo)

Col. Mark A. Denton, Commander, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), speaks at the U.S. Army Warriors Corner presentation, “Building Army Intelligence Capabilities in Constrained and Contested Environments” during the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition on 11 October, 2022. Maj. Gen. Wasmund and Col. Mark A. Denton addressed Africa’s highly constrained intelligence collection-contested environment and how the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) pilot program, the Africa Data Science Center, enables intelligence warfighters through innovation, collaboration, and data-first thinking.

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), opens the U.S. Army Warriors Corner presentation, “Building Army Intelligence Capabilities in Constrained and Contested Environments” at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition, held in Washington D.C., 11 October, 2022. Maj. Gen. Wasmund and Col. Mark A. Denton addressed Africa’s highly constrained intelligence collection-contested environment and how the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) pilot program, the Africa Data Science Center, enables intelligence warfighters through innovation, collaboration, and data-first thinking.

Maj. Gen. Don Hill (right) and Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund discuss how the U.S. Army is engaging in Africa through security force assistance. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Mike Weisman)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (JUNE 13, 2021) The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5), front, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rose (DDG 71), center, and the Moroccan navy Sigma class frigate Allal Ben Abdellah (615), sail in formation to kick off exercise African Lion 2021 with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 13, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command’ 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 multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Coffer/Released)

Members of a 19-person medical team from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force partnered with Ghanaian military medical professionals for Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Ghana 22, from June 6-23, 2022, at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana as part of African Lion 22. The teams work together providing medical services to patients from local communities in a variety of specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery and emergency room care. MEDREX allow military personnel from the United States and their African Partners to exchange best medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals. 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. Ethan Ford)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Faitala, with Maneuver Company Advisor Team, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, adjusts an M-4 Carbine during African Lion 22 in Dodji, Senegal, June 22, 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)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Ruiz, an infantry squad leader assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, works with Tunisian armed forces to move towards an objective as part of an integrated training event during African Lion 2022, Camp Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational- scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S., partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Tech. Sgt. Holly McLelland 1st Med Det 1, Medic, paints a child's face in a medical waiting area for children at Talouine, Morocco. June 24, 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 with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Alexandra Behne.)

Attendees of the African Land Forces Summit 2022 (ALFS) stand together for a photo following the “Airborne 5000” demonstration, an overview of U.S. Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia, Mar. 22, 2022. ALFS is a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, answers a question following remarks at the African Land Forces Summit on Mar. 22, 2022 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. Gen. McConville gave remarks about the role of the Non-commissioned Officer as a critical component to the success of the United States Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Mr. Josh Bridges, Range and Training Land Assessment (RTLA) coordinator, addresses members of the Province of Pordenone and Udine, Italian military regional command, U.S. Consulate Milan Political-Economic, U.S. Airmen stationed at Aviano Airbase, U.S. Ljubljana Office of Defense Cooperation, Slovenian Delegation, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, during the Sustainable Training Area Management Workshop, Udine, Italy, September 20, 2022. Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union. It is made up of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, respectively. The network includes both terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas. The event dialogue was designed to increase and improve a developing relationship between military and civilian representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

The commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade made a site visit to the Humanitarian Assistance Program team in Livorno, Sept. 22. Pictured here, Col. Crystal Hills poses for a photo with the Livorno HAP team. (Courtesy photo)

Members of the African Land Forces Colloquium (ALFC) receive a welcome from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept.13, 2022. ALFC 22 brings together African Land Force Commanders from multiple nations, along with select U.S. Army and Allied and partner army leaders, to 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area to address land force security challenges and opportunities. ALFC 22 emphasizes U.S. Army institutional training and ways to “Train to Fight.”

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Commanding General, welcomes members of the African Land Forces Colloquium (ALFC) in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept.13, 2022. ALFC 22 brings together African Land Force Commanders from multiple nations, along with select U.S. Army and Allied and partner army leaders, to 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area to address land force security challenges and opportunities. ALFC 22 emphasizes U.S. Army institutional training and ways to “Train to Fight.” (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adrian Greenwood)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Commanding General, welcomes members of the African Land Forces Colloquium (ALFC) in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept.13, 2022. ALFC 22 brings together African Land Force Commanders from multiple nations with select U.S. Army and Allied and partner army leaders to address land force security challenges and opportunities.

1st Sgt. Denise J. Lewis, outgoing Intelligence and Sustainment Company First Sergeant, passes the I&S Company guidon to Capt. Derrick R. Hall, commander of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa I&S Company, during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy September 9, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Chris House)

U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team- Airborne (173rd IBCT ABN), march to their rally point after conducting a Joint Forceable Entry mission into the Hohenfels Training Area during Exercise Saber Junction 22 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 7, 2022. Saber Junction 22 is a combat training rotation designed to assess the readiness of the 173rd IBCT (ABN) in executing operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Clarke)

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Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund met with Lt. Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, General Inspector of Royal Armed Forces and Commanding South Zone in Morocco, on August 21-22, 2022, to discuss issues of mutual security interest. The commanding general for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa visited Morocco and Tunisia as part of his first visit to Africa since taking command of the Italy-based headquarters in July. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Rabat)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund met with Lt. Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, General Inspector of Royal Armed Forces and Commanding South Zone in Morocco, on August 21-22, 2022, to discuss issues of mutual security interest. The commanding general for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa visited Morocco and Tunisia as part of his first visit to Africa since taking command of the Italy-based headquarters in July. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Rabat)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund met with Lt. Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, General Inspector of Royal Armed Forces and Commanding South Zone in Morocco, on August 21-22, 2022, to discuss issues of mutual security interest. The commanding general for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa visited Morocco and Tunisia as part of his first visit to Africa since taking command of the Italy-based headquarters in July. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Rabat)

Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund met with Lt. Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, General Inspector of Royal Armed Forces and Commanding South Zone in Morocco, on August 21-22, 2022, to discuss issues of mutual security interest. The commanding general for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa visited Morocco and Tunisia as part of his first visit to Africa since taking command of the Italy-based headquarters in July. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Rabat)

William Curl, son of Maj. Matthew Curl, serving with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, smiles with joy during the Lion Cub to Work Day at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 19, 2022. The event gave military children an understanding of some of the tasks their parents do while serving at SETAF-AF.

Pictured left to right are Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice D. Parker, Col. William H. Bestermann, Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter, Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund and Col. Mark A. Denton.

Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter ate lunch at the Caserma Del Din dining facility with Soldiers from the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater. Potter gave Soldiers the opportunity to ask questions, which ranged from quality of living to specific military intelligence matters.

Before conducting her site visit, Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter joined Soldiers from the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater for an ACFT focused PT session.

Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter participated in an ACFT focused PT session with Soldiers from the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater before conducting a site visit of the Vicenza military community.

Spc. Eric Fryar, an ammunition specialist from 173rd Airborne Brigade, inspects ammunition during the North and West Africa Response Force readiness exercise on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, July 28, 2022. The exercise tested the capability of the NARF to respond to crises and protect American interests in Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Sgt. 1st Class Timothy A. Brozell of U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and Staff Sgt. Casey Dugan of 207th Military Intelligence Brigade are the newest members of the SETAF-AF Sergeant Morales Club on Caserma Del Din on June 18, 2022. The Sergeant Morales Club was established in 1973 by Lt. Gen. George S. Blanchard to promote the highest ideals of integrity, professionalism and leadership for the enlisted force serving in Europe. The organization embraces the same attributes as the U.S. Army’s ‘Sergeant Audie Murphy Club’. Membership is exclusive and gained through a rigorous, competitive process. SMC members exemplify a special kind of leadership characterized by a personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of Soldiers. SMC membership recognizes and rewards distinguished NCOs whose leadership achievements merit special recognition and who have contributed significantly to developing a professional NCO Corps and a combat-effective Army. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Sergeant Morales Club members support the development of NCOs and demonstrate care and concern for the communities they reside, often volunteering to improve Soldiers' and family members' quality of life through community service. For more information about the Sergeant Morales Club, please visit https://sergeantmoralesclub.com/ on the Web. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Sergeant Morales Club members support the development of NCOs and demonstrate care and concern for the communities they reside, often volunteering to improve Soldiers' and family members' quality of life through community service. For more information about the Sergeant Morales Club, please visit https://sergeantmoralesclub.com/ on the Web. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)

Sergeant Morales Club members support the development of NCOs and demonstrate care and concern for the communities they reside, often volunteering to improve Soldiers' and family members' quality of life through community service. For more information about the Sergeant Morales Club, please visit https://sergeantmoralesclub.com/ on the Web. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda)