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Honoring the fallen, uniting the living: A legacy rekindled at African Lion 2025

10:54 AM5/25/2025
DODJI, Senegal – During African Lion 2025, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Gabay and Royal Netherlands Army Capt. Lars Roijen rekindled a personal and historical connection that began at a World War II cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. After discovering that Gabay’s great uncle was buried there, Roijen—whose hometown is Margraten—adopted the grave, honoring a Dutch tradition dating back to the war. Now serving together at AL25 in Senegal, the two Soldiers embody the enduring bonds between allies. Their story highlights the human connections behind military cooperation and reflects the spirit of African Lion: strengthening partnerships, honoring shared sacrifice, and building a safer future together.
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US Army Advisor gains valuable experience at African Lion 25

10:54 AM5/25/2025
TAMALE, Ghana - Teaching classes in a room full of multinational military partners from 6 different countries could be daunting even for the most senior leaders in the U.S. Army, but for Staff Sgt. Marangely Hein, it’s just another adventure - and a day in the life of an Army Advisor.
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U.S. Army Southern European Task

4:44 PM5/16/2025
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Jones, assigned to Maneuver Advisor Team 2112, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), coaches Senegalese Armed Forces soldiers on the firing line during marksmanship training at the Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 5, 2025. The engagement supported the first day of live-fire range operations during African Lion 2025 (AL25) and focused on improving tactical proficiency and small-unit lethality among partner forces. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Solomon Navarro)
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U.S. Army Southern European Task

4:44 PM5/16/2025
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Jones, assigned to Maneuver Advisor Team 2112, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), coaches Senegalese Armed Forces soldiers on the firing line during marksmanship training at the Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 5, 2025. The engagement supported the first day of live-fire range operations during African Lion 2025 (AL25) and focused on improving tactical proficiency and small-unit lethality among partner forces. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Solomon Navarro)
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Relationships drive readiness: SFAB advises through partnership in AL25

4:44 PM5/16/2025
In the arid heat of Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2), Soldiers assigned to Maneuver Advisory Team (MAT) 2112, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), build more than interoperability; they build relationships.
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African Lion 2025 opens in Senegal, strengthening regional security cooperation

7:20 AM5/12/2025
African Lion 2025 (AL25) officially opened May 4 at the Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) training area here, marking the start of the Senegalese portion of U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined joint exercise.
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US Army Soldier advances excellence in Tunisia

1:52 PM3/28/2025
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Angela Peterman, battalion senior medic for the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), has been named ‘SFAB Advisor of the Month’ for her exceptional contributions during the Tunisian Special Operations Forces (SOF) Commando Course.
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Gainey assumes command of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from Wasmund in Italy

4:26 AM7/19/2024
VICENZA, Italy – On July 18, soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) gathered at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, to welcome their new commanding general. During the change of command ceremony, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund handed over leadership to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey.
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2024 2nd SFAB Brochure

12:20 PM6/13/2024
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2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade leads staff exercise at African Lion 2024 in Ghana

10:56 AM5/26/2024
TAMALE, Ghana — The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2nd SFAB) is playing a crucial role in African Lion 2024 by leading a comprehensive staff exercise (STAFFEX) in Ghana. The STAFFEX focuses on enhancing operational capabilities through rehearsing the military decision-making process.
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2nd SFAB Advises Members of the Tunisian Armed Forces

2:12 PM5/27/2023
BEN GHILOUF, Tunisia—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.
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Army Advisor Teams accompany African Partners at Justified Accord

12:12 PM2/22/2023
A team from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade deployed to Kenya with their Djibouti Armed Forces partners as part of the U.S. Africa Command exercise Justified Accord, Feb. 13-23.
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SETAF-AF Command Team visits Senegal

8:28 AM12/13/2022
(DAKAR, Senegal) -- The commanding general and command sergeant major of the U.S. Army’s Southern European Task Force – Africa concluded a three-country visit to West Africa Dec. 7-9 here.
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SETAF-AF nets two ‘Warriors Corner’ spots at AUSA meeting

7:31 PM10/8/2022
The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., next week will feature two presentations about Army activities in Africa.
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2SFAB Team Partners with Botswana

12:39 PM9/20/2022
The 2nd SFAB team #partners with the Botswana Defense Forces (BDF) to work on Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) development, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training and other skills the #BDF identified. #SFAB | #StrongerTogether Video by Senior Airman Taryn Onon, AFN Aviano
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