U.S. Army Sgt. Aquie Moxam, a team leader with the 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, participates in a joint class on improvised explosive devices to U.S. Army infantrymen and Kenya Defence Forces rangers during Justified Accord 2026 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School, Nairobi, Kenya, March 9, 2026. The discussion highlighted real-world threats and reinforced the importance of identifying and responding to explosive hazards in operational environments. Improvised explosive devices remain a significant cause of casualties for the Kenya Defence Forces, and training with partner forces helps improve detection, response procedures, and mitigation techniques to reduce risks associated with fighting unconventional enemy forces.
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: | 03.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.25.2026 09:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9574054 |
| VIRIN: | 260309-Z-TN357-1005 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 6.51 MB |
| Location: | KE |
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