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    U.S. and Botswana Forces Kick Off Southern Accord 2026 [Image 2 of 6]

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    A military band is performing indoors, with musicians in camouflage uniforms playing wind instruments such as clarinets. A conductor stands with his back to the camera, facing and directing the ensemble. Music stands display teal and red pennant banners bearing an emblem, consistent with an East African military organization.

    GABORONE, BOTSWANA

    08.09.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove 

    North Carolina National Guard

    Members of the Botswana Defense Force (BDF) band play the U.S. and Botswana Anthems at the opening ceremony for Exercise Southern Accord 2026 at Gaborone Technical College in Gaborone, Botswana, August 10, 2026. The biennial exercise, running August 10-15, 2026, supports U.S. Africa Command’s objectives of empowering willing and able African partners to lead efforts to degrade and disrupt illicit activities and malign actors in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove)

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    Date Taken: 08.09.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 17:56
    Photo ID: 9860736
    VIRIN: 260810-Z-KG453-1042
    Resolution: 5128x3412
    Size: 4.66 MB
    Location: GABORONE, BW
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    A large gathering of military personnel from multiple nations seated in an auditorium or conference hall, appearing to attend a briefing or joint military exercise event. Participants are wearing a mix of camouflage uniforms including US Army OCP pattern and other national military uniforms, with many wearing red lanyards with identification badges. The setting suggests a multinational military cooperation event or joint training exercise.
    A military band is performing indoors, with musicians in camouflage uniforms playing wind instruments such as clarinets. A conductor stands with his back to the camera, facing and directing the ensemble. Music stands display teal and red pennant banners bearing an emblem, consistent with an East African military organization.
    Military personnel from multiple nations are standing at attention and saluting during a formal ceremony for 'Exercise Southern Accord 2026.' The event appears to be an opening or closing ceremony held indoors, with a large branded backdrop displaying flags and the exercise logo. Personnel are wearing a mix of camouflage uniforms and berets, suggesting a multinational military exercise.
    A military briefing or ceremony is taking place in a hall where a senior officer in camouflage uniform addresses a large audience of mixed military personnel. The setting appears to be a joint multinational military event, evidenced by the presence of both a US flag and what appears to be a Suriname flag, along with a UN flag. Personnel are wearing different camouflage uniforms with red lanyards or neckwear.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform is delivering a speech at a podium with a microphone. The backdrop features a repeated pattern of what appears to be a national flag (green, white, and red stripes with an emblem) alongside the Botswana flag visible on the left. The setting appears to be an official military or government ceremony.
    A formal group photograph of approximately 30 military personnel from multiple nations posing in front of a brick building. The group includes soldiers in various camouflage uniforms and one civilian in a suit, suggesting a multinational military exercise, conference, or partnership event. Several participants are wearing red lanyards with identification badges.

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