U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Pittman, a civil affairs noncommissioned officer with Civil Affairs Team Libya, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), explains the "S9" staff function, responsible for civil-military operations, and its integration with other staff functions to members of the Libyan National Army and Libya’s Government of National Unity during a military-to-military subject matter expert exchange at Benghazi, Libya, May 21, 2026. An interpreter (not pictured) translated Pittman’s content in real time to improve his team’s interaction with Libyan attendees. This SMEE marked the first engagement between a SETAF-AF element and Libyan forces, fostering open dialogue and laying the groundwork for future military-to-military cooperation. (Courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.10.2026 09:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9739361 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-A-ME387-6334 |
| Resolution: | 4000x1868 |
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| Location: | LY |
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