A Kenya Defence Forces ranger assigned to the 40th Ranger Battalion displays the unit’s shoulder patch, the official insignia representing the battalion’s heritage, during a Justified Accord 2026 live-fire exercise at the KDF School of Infantry, Isiolo, Kenya, March 4, 2026. The bilateral infantry LFX refined weapons handling, fire and maneuver, and communication between U.S. and partner forces, building confidence and interoperability while preparing units to safely conduct coordinated live-fire operations that simulate operational conditions
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Harris)
| Date Taken: | 03.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2026 14:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9568233 |
| VIRIN: | 260304-F-TN357-3744 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 5.22 MB |
| Location: | ISIOLO, KE |
| Web Views: | 20 |
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