U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), speaks with Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, deputy commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, after the closing ceremony of African Land Forces Summit 2026, Rome, Italy, March 24, 2026. SETAF-AF, on behalf of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, hosted ALFS26 in Rome from March 22–24. The event brings together senior African military leaders, global industry innovators, and investors to strengthen regional security through new partnerships and technologies.
Under the theme “Empowering shared security through intelligence, innovation, and industry,” the summit is designed to bridge the gap between defense institutions and the private sector, moving beyond traditional procurement to emphasize dual-use technologies and non-traditional partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone)
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.26.2026 00:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9582393 |
| VIRIN: | 260324-A-HK139-9523 |
| Resolution: | 4225x6337 |
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| Location: | ROME, IT |
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