U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Kendall, aerospace medical technician, assigned to 104th Medical Group, Massachusetts Air National Guard, shares his Justified Accord 2026 Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) experience during an interview at Laresoro, Kenya, Feb. 27, 2026. U.S. Soldiers and U.S. Airmen medical personnel, alongside counterparts from the Kenya Defence Forces and local civilian medical teams, provided primary medical care to local residents. The combined team delivered essential "Role 1" care to approximately 1,200 patients, strengthened partnerships, and refined medical skills in an austere environment.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, this year’s exercise incorporates personnel from approximately 15 nations. JA26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Tamia Lee)
| Date Taken: | 02.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.17.2026 08:32 |
| Category: | Interviews |
| Video ID: | 997985 |
| VIRIN: | 260227-A-XV456-9969 |
| Filename: | DOD_111553845 |
| Length: | 00:01:37 |
| Location: | LARESORO, KE |
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| High-Res. Downloads: | 1 |
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