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U.S. Soldiers receive Danish award at SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday in Italy

U.S. Soldiers receive Danish award at SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday in Italy U.S. Soldiers receive Danish award at SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thatcher Merrill, center, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), presents the Danish Flyver March Ribbon to Sgt. Jeremy Benge, right, an information technology specialist assigned to the Directorate of Information Management (G6), SETAF-AF, at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026, while Command Sgt. Maj. Lorenzo Sousa, left, command sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, SETAF-AF, congratulates Capt. Logan Abraham, a contract support officer with the Logistics Directorate (G4), SETAF-AF, on earning the ribbon. U.S. Soldiers earn the Danish Flyver March Ribbon by completing a 20-kilometer (12.4-mile) ruck march with a dry pack weighing 10 kilograms (approximately 23 pounds). It is one of the foreign awards authorized for wear on the Army Service Uniform and Army Green Service Uniform. The presentation took place during SETAF-AF’s 71st anniversary celebration, commemorating its establishment on Oct. 25, 1955. The event recognized the command's longstanding partnership with Italy while underscoring its continuing mission to conduct crisis response and enable operations across Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Klestinski)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy, awards Soldiers

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy, awards Soldiers SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy, awards Soldiers
8:25 AM10/28/2026
During the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) 71st birthday and awards ceremony, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gianpaolo Sensibile receives the Danish Flyver March Ribbon from U.S. Army Lt. Col.Thatcher Merrill, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, SETAF-AF, at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The ceremony honored the command’s enduring legacy alongside its Italian partners while underscoring its ongoing mission to execute crisis response and enable Army operations across the African continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Madeline Lowell)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers representing the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) receive a trophy for winning a sports competition during the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) 71st birthday awards ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The ceremony honored SETAF-AF’s enduring legacy alongside its Italian military partners while underscoring its ongoing mission to execute crisis response and enable Army operations across the African continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Madeline Lowell)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Army Col. Bre Washburn delivers closing remarks during the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) 71st birthday and awards ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The ceremony honored the command’s legacy alongside Italian military partners while highlighting its mission to conduct crisis response and enable Army operations across Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Madeline Lowell)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy, awards Soldiers

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy, awards Soldiers SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy, awards Soldiers
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cody Morton receives the Danish Flyver March Ribbon from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thatcher Merrill, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), during SETAF-AF’s 71st anniversary awards ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The ceremony honored the command’s legacy alongside Italian military partners while highlighting its ongoing mission to conduct crisis response and enable Army operations across Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Madeline Lowell)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) participate in a football match during SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday celebration at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The event honored the command's enduring legacy alongside its Italian military partners while underscoring its ongoing mission to execute crisis response and enable Army operations across the African continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Thomas Harmon)
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U.S. Soldiers receive Danish award at SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday in Italy

U.S. Soldiers receive Danish award at SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday in Italy U.S. Soldiers receive Danish award at SETAF-AF’s 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Army Col. Bre Washburn, chief of staff with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and Italian army Col. Alessandro Nigri, Italian base commander, observe as U.S. Soldiers receive the Danish Flyver March Ribbon at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. Soldiers earn the Danish Flyver March Ribbon by completing a 20-kilometer (12.4-mile) ruck march with a dry pack weighing 10 kilograms (approximately 23 pounds). The presentation took place as part of SETAF-AF’s 71st anniversary celebration, recognizing the command's founding on Oct. 25, 1955, and its enduring partnership with Italian military forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Klestinski)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) participate in a football match during SETAF-AF’s 71st anniversary celebration at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The celebration commemorated the command's history alongside Italian military partners while highlighting its mission to conduct crisis response and enable Army operations across Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Thomas Harmon)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Army service members assigned to Southern European Task Force (SETAF) and 173rd Airborne Brigade, participate in a football match for SETAF’s 71st birthday on Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The event honored the command's enduring legacy alongside its Italian military partners while underscoring its ongoing mission to execute crisis response and enable Army operations across the African continent. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Thomas Harmon)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st anniversary in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Army Col. Bre Washburn, chief of staff for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF); Italian Army Col. Alessandro Nigri, Italian base commander; and Lucia Centoma, a representative of Community Bank, cut a cake with a ceremonial saber during the SETAF-AF 71st birthday awards ceremony at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The ceremony honored SETAF-AF’s official Oct. 25, 1955 founding and commemorated the command's partnership with Italy while supporting crisis response and Army operations across Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Klestinski)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian Carabinieri compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian Carabinieri compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian Carabinieri compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian service members compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian service members compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian Carabinieri compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers and Italian service members compete in a soccer match to celebrate the 71st anniversary of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, Oct. 22, 2026. The event brought U.S. and Italian personnel together to strengthen camaraderie and celebrate their enduring partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy

SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy SETAF-AF celebrates 71st birthday in Italy
8:25 AM10/28/2026
U.S. Soldiers compete in a flag football game as part of celebration marking the 71st anniversary of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Vicenza, Italy, on Oct. 22, 2026. The game promoted teamwork, camaraderie and fellowship among service members. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anyla Hall)
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab
12:00 AM10/23/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Oct. 23, 2026.
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U.S. Marine Special Operations Team, Tanzania People’s Defence Force conduct Joint Combined Exchange Training

U.S. Marine Special Operations Team, Tanzania People’s Defence Force conduct Joint Combined Exchange Training U.S. Marine Special Operations Team, Tanzania People’s Defence Force conduct Joint Combined Exchange Training
11:28 AM10/22/2026
Members of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) prepare to clear a room during a Joint Combined Exchange Training with the U.S. Marine Raiders, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, in Tanga, Tanzania, Sept. 18, 2026. The collaboration and expertise between the TPDF and Special Operations Command Africa enhances the collective ability to address security challenges and improve military readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enrique Barcelo)
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