U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard (MANG), right, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Cipro, the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and MANG land component commander, center, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, have a discussion during the African Land Forces Summit in Rome, Italy, March 23, 2026. Senior leaders from the MANG attended the summit alongside senior leaders of the Kenya Defence Forces, marking over a decade of partnership through the State Partnership Program and underscoring the enduring strategic value of a relationship that has strengthened global security, regional stability and joint operational effectiveness.
The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), on behalf of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, will host the African Land Forces Summit 2026 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. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy)
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2026 10:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9591728 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-Z-TS442-1115 |
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| Location: | ROME, IT |
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