SETAF-AF strengthens partnerships in Africa by coordinating US Army activities in support of AFRICOM & U.S. Army EURAF.
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Increasing
#readiness
through training!
Members of the Rwanda Defence Force and Royal Netherlands Army work side by side during convoy operations training as part of exercise Shared Accord 2019 in Gabiro, Rwanda, Aug. 23, 2019.
#partnership
@USArmy
@USAfricaCommand
We extend our condolences to those affected by the earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation. The Embassy issued an alert advising US citizens to exercise caution:
June usually marks the beginning of the dry ☀️ season in Morocco, but the first day of
#africanlion23
training in Tan Tan last week had an unexpected 🌧️ shower!
145th Field Artillery Regiment, Utah National Guard celebrated with an impromptu dance — can you guess the song 🎶?
Right place - right time
Capt. Justin Zwick and Staff Sgt. Ashlie Stahl, both assigned to Bravo Company, 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, out of
@FtBraggNC
, aided an Italian motorist involved in a single car accident Feb. 28, 2019, in Vicenza, Italy.
@USArmy
Soldiers =
#ArmyValues
#SkySoldiers
of 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, MOD Company, conduct physical training in Vicenza, Italy.
MOD Company is
@USAfricaCommand
's North Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the
@173rdAbnBde
and
@SETAF_Africa
, which rapidly deploy to crisis in Africa.
Any place. Any time. Anywhere 🛩️
During
#JA24
, the 26th Special Tactics Squadron,
@usairforce
Special Operations Command & members of the Kenya Defence Forces Rapid Response Unit conducted close air support & rescue operations training.
#TrainingTuesday
#JointForce
#Partnership
Sunday 🇮🇹🇺🇸🪂
Paratroopers assigned to the
@173rdAbnBde
and Italian Army Paratroopers conduct training at Aviano Air Base in preparation for airborne operations. Partnerships are key in providing training and readiness for soldiers.
(U.S. Army 📸 by Paolo Bovo)
Happy Birthday
#SETAFAfrica
! 🎂
On October 25, 1955, Southern European Task Force was established to support and defend the United States and our Allies. And for 68 years, this command has stood ready to respond to crises in Southern Europe, Africa, and throughout the world.
#GoArmyBeatNavy
1st Lt. Erin Savage (West Point '17) & Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment "Red Currahee", 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
@101stAASLTDIV
are deployed to enhance readiness with our partners in Africa. They have a special message for you!
@USArmy
Happy
#TankTuesday
!
“The tanks are the same. There’s just a slight difference between them,” said Master Sgt. Aghzaf Abdelkrim,
@MoroccanArmed
.
#DYK
U.S. Soldiers operate the M1A2 SEPV2 version while Moroccan Soldiers operate the M1A1 model.
@USNationalGuard
أكادير 5 يونيو - تم الاعلان اليوم عن الانطلاق الرسمي للدورة التاسعة عشرة من مناورات الأسد الافريقي، أكبر تمرين مشترك، سنوي، متعدد الجنسيات للقيادة الأمريكية في أفريقيا. يعزز
#AL23
الشراكة الطويلة الأمد والمتينة بين الجيش الأمريكي والقوات المسلحة الملكية المغربية، ويظهر التزامنا…
Medical Readiness Exercise 21-2 began in Agadir, Morocco, June 22. MEDREXs provide a real-world environment where MED professionals from both militaries can hone their skills in alternative conditions while also learning different protocols from their counterparts.
#Partnership
Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier met with U.S Ambassador to the Holy See
@CallyGingrich
today to discuss ongoing and future operations on the African continent which helps to strengthen partner networks through working to achieve mutual goals.
.
@ArmyChiefStaff
dialogues with African Land Chiefs at African Land Forces Summit
Today, in his remarks during
#ALFS21
, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James. C. McConville, recalls his visit to ALFS in Nigeria in 2018 and discusses the importance of relationships.
#StrongAfrica
Gen. Milley’s visit is yet another example of the strong military partnership between Morocco and the United States, demonstrating our commitment to advancing peace, prosperity and security across the region – and throughout the world. 3/3
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, conduct the North and West Africa Response Force Mission Readiness Exercise at Aviano Airbase, Italy, Feb. 19, 2022. The exercise tested the no-notice deployment capability of the U.S. Africa Command
#AfricanLion22
is a joint, combined exercise led by
#SETAFAF
& sponsored by
@USAfricaCommand
- we've spent the past two weeks setting the theatre and today kicks off the live exercise!
Follow
#AfricanLionEx
to get the latest coming out of Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia and Senegal!
🇲🇦🇺🇸 | Arrivée à Agadir du matériel et des équipements américains pour l'exercice militaire
#AfricanLion23
, organisé conjointement par l’Armée américaine et les Forces armées royales.
(
@MoroccanArmed
)
@hqSDDC
and
@SETAF_Africa
, worked together at the port in Livorno, Italy to upload the
@MSCSealift
Vessel, USNS Trenton. The equipment will transit from the Livorno port to Agadir, Morocco in support of exercise African Lion 21.
#TogetherWeDeliver
U.S. Army Soldiers 🇺🇸and Moroccan 🇲🇦 medical staff provide medical care for Agadir civilians in the Southern Zone Headquarters hospital in Agadir, Morocco, June 23, 2021. (U.S. Army 📸Spc. Rhianna Ballenger)
#Partnership
#StrongerTogether
#medrex
Meet Sergeant Katherine. She's a French airborne jump instructor deployed in Niger working with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to transport French troops and equipment in suppor of Operation Barkhane. OB is a French-led, counter-insurgent operation in Africa's Sahel region.
This
#ArmedForcesDay
we thank all our Service members for answering our nation's call.
Your dedication, professionalism, bravery and sacrifices while defending our Nation inspires us & continues to improve the lives of so many at home and across the globe.
We salute you.🇺🇲
#AfricanLionEx
is a joint, combined exercise led by
SETAF-AF, sponsored by
@USAfricaCommand
conducted in Morocco, Ghana, Senegal & Tunisia.
More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations & NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. & partner nation forces.
USARAF Sgt. Kiara Perez is the first female U.S. service member to operate the SKYWALL Patrol, an anti-drone defense net capturing system in Longare, Italy, Sept. 15. Testing this equipment aligns with the Army’s modernization strategy.
@USAfricaCommand
@USArmy
@armyfutures
"This is the power of sessions like this - the opportunity to listen to varied perspectives and experiences, to discuss how we can best work together." Gen. Darryl A. Williams,
@USArmyEURAF
#ALFS
2023 opened this afternoon in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire!
@ArmyChiefStaff
@USArmy
Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier, the USARAF CG, addressed USARAF Soldiers and civilians during a virtual award ceremony July 13, 2020, at Caserma Ederle. Cloutier will relinquish command to Maj. Gen Andrew Rohling on July 15.
@USAfricaCommand
@USArmyEurope
@USArmy
@CittadiVicenza
The Royal Moroccan Army visited the Idaho Army National Guard last week to learn about its armored brigade combat team. The visiting Soldiers observed the Idaho Army National Guard's M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks in a night exercise.
@IDNationalGuard
@USAfricaCommand
@USArmy
NEWS: US, Moroccan generals initiate planning for AL 21
Leaders from Moroccan and U.S. armies met today to discuss plans for conducting next year's African Lion,the largest military training exercise on the continent.
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@USArmy
@USAfricaCommand
BOOM! A joint terminal attack controller w/ 2nd Air Control Opns Squadron looks on as combat engineers from
@USArmy
39th Eng. Bn.
@StrikeBCT
demonstrate various shape charges to members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces during exercise
#AfricanLion
.
@USAfricaCommand
#Allied2Win
SGM Christina Bhatti,
@USArmy
Africa, speaks at
@USAGItaly
#WomensEqualityDay
observance. She shared personal stories as a young Soldier & provided guidance to male and female Soldiers for shattering stereotypes & underscoring urgency in the pursuit of equality.
What a BIG responsibility.
Learn how these two
@USArmy
soldiers track French cargo and troops flying across Africa's Sahel region in support of Operation Barkhane. Operation Barkhane is a French-led, anti-insurgent operation in west and central Africa.
#enableoperations