U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

12/06/2026

Today, the Vicenza Military Community stood together to honor 251 years of our during the Month celebration. The event kicked off with the run, followed by a historical presentation and the traditional cake cutting.

Since its official establishment, June 14, 1775 — more than a year before the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation.

Even thousands of miles from home, our footprint in Italy serves as a powerful testament to the global defense of liberty as our nation prepares to honor 250 years of independence.

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12/06/2026

| Building stronger leaders to build a more resilient force. 💪

This month, U.S. Army leaders from & 173rd Airborne Brigade tackled the Holistic Health and Fitness-Integrator (H2F-I) Master Fitness Trainer Course

The intensive 2️⃣-week course equips leaders with the advanced knowledge & skills necessary to implement the Army’s program—directly enhancing Soldier readiness, physical performance, and total-force resilience across their formations.

Fitness isn't just a routine; it's a tactical advantage.

| | | | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training | U.S. Army Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | U.S. Army Europe and Africa

11/06/2026

Today, multinational planners for exercise Justified Accord visited the 173rd Airborne Brigade's Bayonet Innovation Team lab to discuss emerging technologies and innovation initiatives that could enhance interoperability, readiness and multinational collaboration during future iterations of the exercise.

is U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)'s largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, this multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. force, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response.

U.S. Army 📸 by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk

U.S. Mission to the African Union | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Department of State: Bureau of African Affairs | Secretary of the Army | |

11/06/2026

🩸Blood keeps the mission alive & saves lives!

This week, the Vicenza military community came together to support the Armed Services Blood Program - Europe

Hosted by the American Red Cross & the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the blood drive supports military medical readiness by helping maintain a reliable supply of lifesaving blood products for service members, retirees, family members, and beneficiaries worldwide.

The Armed Services Blood Program is the official military provider of blood products to the U.S. armed forces.

💡Learn more and find a place to donate at: https://dha.mil/Offices-and-Programs/ASBP

U.S. Army 📸by Spc. Bentley San Nicolas

Defense Health Agency | Army Medicine | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Army Garrison Italy | 207th Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater | BOSS Vicenza

10/06/2026

Civil Affairs Soldiers conducted a military-to-military subject-matter expert exchange with representatives of the Libyan National Army and the Government of National Unity in Benghazi, Libya last month - marking the first time a element has conducted an exchange with forces in Libya.

U.S. Army Maj. Miles Dunning, team lead for CA Team Libya and Bravo Company commander said this is the first of a planned series of “M2M” exchanges with the two forces.

Dunning emphasized that it represented a pivotal step in building relationships between the military forces of the U.S., LNA and GNU.

“People have put in hundreds of man-hours to make this happen and my team was very lucky to be tasked with this mission. It is the first time a conventional U.S. Army element from any organization has been to Libya in 16 years, so it was a big deal and a big first step in reestablishing a military relationship with Libya," said Dunning.

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U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Central Command | U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Army Europe and Africa | Secretary of the Army

VICENZA, Italy - Soldiers assigned to Civil Affairs Team Libya, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (...

10/06/2026

recently hosted the Intelligence and Sustainment Company Change of Responsibility ceremony, welcoming incoming U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Joshua M. Pless Mosley.

We extend our sincere gratitude to 1st Sgt. Travis M. Herman, outgoing first sergeant, for his unwavering dedication, leadership and service.

These ceremonies mark the formal transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability between senior leaders, ensuring the continued readiness, discipline and professional development of the force.

📸 by Pfc. Cheshaon Jones & Spc. Bentley San Nicolas

U.S. Army Europe and Africa | 173rd Airborne Brigade | 207th Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater | U.S. Army Garrison Italy | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

09/06/2026

When is a football game not just a game?

During the Remembrance Bowl, from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and the 82nd Airborne Division came together to honor the courage, sacrifice and unwavering spirit of the paratroopers who stormed into history on D-Day in 1944.

As the national anthem echoed across Normandy and a parachutist delivered the game ball from above, today's warriors paid tribute to those who answered the call generations before them. Their legacy is more than history — it's a standard of service, courage and commitment that continues to inspire.

📸 by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone

U.S. European Command (EUCOM) | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Department of War | Secretary of the Army | U.S. Army

09/06/2026

Proving that teamwork and preparation know no borders.

U.S. medical professionals assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center stood ready with and Ghanaian colleagues, preparing themselves to deal with unexpected scenarios in Ghana during a recent medical readiness exercise. This intensive challenged U.S. Army health professionals to provide rapid, adaptable care outside traditional settings.

Working side by side with African partners-they sharpened skills, built resilience and ensured readiness to save lives in any environment.

U.S. Department of State: Bureau of African Affairs | Africa Regional Media Hub | U.S. Embassy Ghana | Ghana Armed Forces | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Department of War | Secretary of the Army | Army Medicine |

08/06/2026

| Different nations. One mission. One standard of excellence.

Identities protected on training grounds in Morocco, elite U.S. worked with multinational special operations forces to sharpen the skills that matter most when missions demand speed, precision and teamwork.

This recent close-quarters battle training package tested tactical readiness, strengthened partnerships and reinforced the ability to deploy and fight in austere environments anywhere in the world.

📸 by Staff Sgt. Eric Cagnacci

U.S. Department of State: Bureau of African Affairs | Africa Regional Media Hub | US Embassy Morocco | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Department of War | Secretary of the Army | U.S. Army |

08/06/2026

Remembering heroes, honoring legacy.

As part of ongoing ceremonies commemorating , of the 173rd Airborne Brigade joined veterans, U.S. and French dignitaries, and allied soldiers at the Memorial Hancock Field Cabbage Patch in Carentan, France, to honor the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) who fought in the Battle of Normandy.

From the courageous leaps into enemy territory to the fierce fights in the cabbage fields, their valor shaped history and reminds us of the sacrifices made by so many.

📸 by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Department of War | Secretary of the Army | U.S. Army | | |