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Members of the Botswana Defense Force attend a space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance course taught by Mr. Joe Spegele, National Security Space Institute instructor, during Exercise Southern Accord 2026 held at Gaborone Technical College in Gaborone, Botswana, August 10, 2026. The biennial exercise, running Aug. 10-15, 2026, brings together U.S. and Botswana military personnel to enhance regional security, foster mutual readiness, and increase the operational independence of African partner nations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove)
| Date Taken: | 08.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 09:03 |
| Photo ID: | 9862227 |
| VIRIN: | 260810-Z-KG453-3068 |
| Resolution: | 4818x3205 |
| Size: | 4.53 MB |
| Location: | GABORONE, BW |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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![A military officer in camouflage uniform is presenting at a podium during what appears to be a U.S. Space Forces Europe Africa briefing event called 'SA26 All-Hands.' The presentation slide visible behind him references space fundamentals and is marked 'UNCLASSIFIED,' dated August 2022, with presenter identified as 'Mr. Joe S[omele/omething].' Two civilians are seated on stage behind the speaker, with U.S. and another nation's flags flanking the stage.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2608/9862223/75x75_q95.jpg "Southern Accord Builds Botswana’s Understanding of Space Capabilities")
Strengthening Botswana's Space Capabilities Through Partnership
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