SETAF-Africa tests joint task force capability at exercise
2:31 PM4/16/2021
Staff Sgt. David Valego, right, assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, receives the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Coin of Excellence from Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernathy, the USAREUR-AF command sergeant major, for his participation in the SETAF-AF command post exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, April 15, 2021. The command post exercise, April 9-16, tested SETAF-AF's ability to integrate maritime, air and land components and execute its mission as an expeditionary joint task force prior to the execution of the African Lion 21 multinational exercise that will be conducted in Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in June. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Devon Thomas, SETAF-Africa Public Affairs)
SETAF-Africa tests joint task force capability at exercise
2:30 PM4/16/2021
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa command sergeant major, presents the first U.S. Army Europe and Africa coins of excellence to Soldiers who participated in the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Command Post Exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, April 15, 2021. The command post exercise, April 9-16, tested SETAF-AF's ability to integrate maritime, air and land components and execute its mission as an expeditionary joint task force prior to the execution of the African Lion 21 multinational exercise that will be conducted in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal in June. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Devon Thomas, SETAF-Africa Public Affairs)
SETAF-Africa tests joint task force capability at exercise
2:30 PM4/16/2021
Sgt. George Michalski, assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, prepares to receive the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Coin of Excellence from Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy, the USAREUR-AF command sergeant major, April 15, 2021, at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, April 15, 2021. The command post exercise, April 9-16, tested SETAF-AF's ability to integrate maritime, air and land components and execute its mission as an expeditionary joint task force prior to execution of the African Lion 21 multinational exercise that will be conducted in Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in June. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Devon Thomas, SETAF-Africa Public Affairs)
SETAF-Africa tests joint task force capability at exercise
2:30 PM4/16/2021
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa command sergeant major, presents the first U.S. Army Europe and Africa coins of excellence to Soldiers who participated in the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Command Post Exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, April 15, 2021. The command post exercise, April 9-16, tested SETAF-AF's ability to integrate maritime, air and land components and execute its mission as an expeditionary joint task force prior to the execution of the African Lion 21 multinational exercise that will be conducted in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal in June. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Devon Thomas, SETAF-Africa Public Affairs)
SETAF-Africa tests joint task force capability at exercise
2:24 PM4/16/2021
Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, provides guidance to the SETAF-AF staff during the command post exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, April 12, 2021. The SETAF-AF command post exercise, April 9-16, tested SETAF-AF's ability to integrate maritime, air and land components and execute its mission as an expeditionary joint task force prior to execution of African Lion 21 multinational exercise that will be conducted in Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in June. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Devon Thomas, SETAF-Africa Public Affairs)
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month starts with Agents of Change recognition
11:57 AM4/13/2021
An Agents of Change volunteer signs the commanding general’s proclamation during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month kickoff event on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, April 6, 2021. Agents of Change is a new initiative that trains Soldiers on how to intervene and prevent sexual harassment and assault. The proclamation the volunteers signed reinforces their commitment and dedication to the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)
Agents of Change recognition ceremony kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
11:56 AM4/13/2021
Agents of Change is a brand new initiative that trains Soldiers on how to intervene and prevent sexual harassment and assault, and the proclamation they signed reinforces their commitment and dedication to the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program.
Sgt. Maj. Sergio Bondielli of the Italian Army (Esercito Italiano) talks about his passion for his job, his role in the Italian and American partnership, and his patriotism.
SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
3:09 PM4/6/2021
Nigerien military representatives and a commercial carrier team receive Armored Personnel Carriers in northern Niger, March 2021. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa coordinated for the ground movement of 16 APCs to the Niger military that will support G-5 Sahel Joint Force efforts. (U.S. Army Photo)
SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
3:09 PM4/6/2021
Armored Personnel Carriers are prepared to depart Niamey, Niger, March 2021. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa coordinated for the ground movement of 16 APCs to the Niger military that will support G-5 Sahel Joint Force efforts in northern Niger. (U.S. Army Photo)
SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
3:00 PM4/6/2021
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa coordinated for the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to the Niger military in March 2021.
Sgt. 1st Class Myra Cason, with the 79th Theater Sustainment Command, reflects on why she serves in the U.S. Army.
"The reason I first joined the military was because I wanted to be a part of an organization larger than myself. I wanted to give back in some way, and I felt that was the best way. I continue to serve because I love the job; I love the organization, and that's why I serve." - Sgt. 1st Class Myra Cason
A Royal Morocco Armed Forces officer explains the capabilities of a firing range March 20 during a site survey for exercise African Lion 21, scheduled for June. African Lion, U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise, has increased interoperability among U.S. partners and Allies since 2003. Plans for AL21 involve more than 10,000 troops from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere. The global COVID-19 pandemic curtailed the previous year's exercise. Plans for AL21 include COVID-19 mitigations and flexible options to ensure maximum participation and value for participating countries. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton/Southern European Task Force, Africa)
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Soldiers conduct a diagnostic Army Combat Fitness Test on Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, March 22, 2021. The test provides Soldiers an opportunity to learn which events they need to improve on to increase their overall physical fitness. Through the ACFT, the Army is strengthening its fitness culture by reducing injuries and increasing Army readiness.
(U.S. Army photos by Christopher House)
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling listens to a briefing during this year’s senior leadership forum, conducted in Vicenza, Italy, on March 16-17, 2021. The forum is an annual event, held to encourage discussion among SETAF-AF's leaders and ensure they have the current, consistent and comprehensive information necessary to achieve the organization’s short- and long-term objectives. (U.S. Army photo by Christopher House)
Lt. Col. John Baker, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force-Africa, conducts battalion extremism training with service members and DOD Civilians on Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, March. 22, 2021. Extremism training provides ways to identify, report, and eliminate the behaviors and actions of service members that can cause a disruption in unit cohesion. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Semaj Johnson)
The NATO, Italian and American flags are at half mast as Italy marks the first national day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims, March 18. The Vicenza Military Community supported the host nation government initiative with a minute of silence beginning at 11 a.m. to pay tribute to the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, which, as of March 18, has killed more than 102,000 people in Italy. (U.S. Army Photo by USAG-Italy Public Affairs)
Seven U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) stand for a photo after their coining ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 12, 2021. The SFAB soldiers were recognized by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, CJTF-HOA commanding general, for their immediate, lifesaving, response to a vehicle accident March 7, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan L. Brown)