Graphics by Maj. Brian Andries | U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa | 02.24.2026
Justified Accord 2026 (JA26) exercise logo designed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) public affairs office. JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's (AFRICOM) largest annual, multinational exercise in East Africa. The exercise runs February 23 – March 13, 2026, across Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania. Led by SETAF-AF, this joint, all-domain exercise integrates about 1,500......
Graphics by Brian Andries | U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa | 11.17.2025
Banner image for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa's "The Lions LEAD" newsletter for LinkedIn.
Graphics by Brenadine Humphrey | U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa | 09.22.2025
Together with civilian and contractor counterparts, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) conducted a wargaming event as part of an ongoing deployment readiness exercise at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Sep. 3, 2025. The wargaming phase, part of the joint planning process, utilized artificial intelligence tools to stress-test the command's response to real-world crises.......
Graphics by Capt. Jennifer French | 173rd Airborne Brigade | 09.18.2025
In a world where only the most disciplined survive, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade face the ultimate test of grit and skill during Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge (E2B) testing at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 8-22, 2025. Paratroopers push past exhaustion, master warrior tasks, and prove their lethality under pressure. Every rep, every carry,......
Graphics by Pfc. Samantha Powers | U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa | 02.21.2024
U.S. Army photo illustration of Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Hegberg, left, and Sgt. Michael Martinez, 173rd Airborne Brigade, winners of the U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) best medic assessment and selection. SETAF-AF hosted a best medic competition assessment and selection from 13-14 Feb., at Caserma Del Din and Caserma Ederle in order to select the best medics to represent......
Graphics by Sherry Keene | Training Support Activity Europe | 02.12.2024
Justified Accord (JA24) is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases......
Graphics by Sherry Keene | Training Support Activity Europe | 02.12.2024
Justified Accord (JA24) is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases......
Graphics by Sherry Keene | Training Support Activity Europe | 02.12.2024
Justified Accord (JA24) is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases......
