United States Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion

U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Ghanaian Army members treat local civilians during a medical civic action program in Karaga, Ghana, on June 11, 2022. MEDCAPs serve as temporary field clinics to provide limited medical treatment to the local population.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Karaga, Ghana

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transfers command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transfers command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization

The U.S. Africa Command Surgeon held a Health Security Synchronization exchange with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) from May 23-26, 2022, at Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty male and female officers from the FAR participated in discussions surrounding UN resolution 1325, gender in military operations, and opportunities to promote female officer development within their armed forces.

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Photo by: courtesy photo, RABAT, Morocco

U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization

The U.S. Africa Command Surgeon held a Health Security Synchronization exchange with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) from May 23-26, 2022, at Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty male and female officers from the FAR participated in discussions surrounding UN resolution 1325, gender in military operations, and opportunities to promote female officer development within their armed forces.

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Photo by: courtesy photo, RABAT, Morocco

U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization

The U.S. Africa Command Surgeon held a Health Security Synchronization exchange with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) from May 23-26, 2022, at Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty male and female officers from the FAR participated in discussions surrounding UN resolution 1325, gender in military operations, and opportunities to promote female officer development within their armed forces.

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Photo by: courtesy photo, RABAT, Morocco

Inspector General Conference expands communication channels

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.

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Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany

Inspector General Conference expands communication channels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander speaks to attendees about the importance of the IG department during an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.

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Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany

Inspector General Conference expands communication channels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander speaks to attendees about the importance of the IG department during an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.

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Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany

Inspector General Conference expands communication channels

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.

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Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany

Inspector General Conference expands communication channels

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.

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Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany

Inspector General Conference expands communication channels

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.

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Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany

Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance

Marines assigned to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Forces Europe conducted a joint casualty evacuation drill with Tunisian armed forces to practice horizontal and vertical hoisting from a target vessel to a RHIB during exercise Phoenix Express 22.

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Photo by: MC2 Kaila Peters, Bizerte, Tunisia

Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance

Marines assigned to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Forces Europe conducted a joint casualty evacuation drill with Tunisian armed forces to practice horizontal and vertical hoisting from a target vessel to a RHIB during exercise Phoenix Express 22.

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Photo by: MC2 Kaila Peters, Bizerte, Tunisia

Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance

Marines assigned to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Forces Europe conducted a joint casualty evacuation drill with Tunisian armed forces to practice horizontal and vertical hoisting from a target vessel to a RHIB during exercise Phoenix Express 22.

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Photo by: MC2 Kaila Peters, Bizerte, Tunisia

Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion

The Military Sealift Command Vessel USNS Yuma enters Livorno port to transport equipment from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.

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Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy

Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units, including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company, all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy, to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma on May 29, 2022. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.

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Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy

Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units, including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company, all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy, to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma on May 29, 2022. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.

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Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy

Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units, including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company, all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy, to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma on May 29, 2022. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.

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Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

A new building takes shape as part of ongoing work on improvements for the Montebello Hospital in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa on May 25, 2022. The work is augmenting South African efforts to facilitate treatment of tuberculosis, or TB, and particularly patients with drug-resistant TB.

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Photo by: Angela Tugaoen, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Exercise Phoenix Express 2022 set to begin in Tunisia

Civilian and military leaders pose for a group photo during the exercise Phoenix Express 2022 opening ceremony at the La Goulette Naval Base in Tunis, Tunisia, May 24, 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

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Photo by: MC1 Class Debra Thomas, La Goulette Naval Base, Tunisia

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

Officials walk through a newly completed classrooms project at Zwelemfundo Public School in East London, South Africa, on May 23, 2022. The classroom was part of a school improvement project delivered through a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and local South African partners.

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Photo by: Angela Tugaoen, East London, South Africa

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

The interior of a recently completed classroom at Zwelemfundo Public School in East London, South Africa, as seen May 23, 2022. The classroom was part of work replacing existing buildings primarily made of sheet metal and was part of a larger school improvement project.

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Photo by: Kyle Cassidy, East London, South Africa

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

An informational sign is visible outside a newly completed classroom at Zwelemfundo Public School in East London, South Africa, on May 23, 2022. The classroom was part of a school improvement project delivered through a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and local South African partners.

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Photo by: Angela Tugaoen, East London, South Africa

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces disarms a simulated improvised explosive device under the watchful eye of a U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group during a joint counter improvised explosive device exercise at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, Air Base 201, Niger

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces searches for a simulated improvised explosive device during a joint counter improvised explosive device exercise with U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, Air Base 201, Niger

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group buries a training device during a joint counter-improvised explosive device exercise with soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, Air Base 201, Niger

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Stephen Townsend’s final stop on the trip was to Rwanda, where he and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Rwanda Deb MacLean met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Townsend expressed appreciation for Rwanda’s long-standing partnership with the United States, to include the long-standing cooperation with the state partnership program between Rwanda and the Nebraska National Guard, as a demonstration of Rwanda’s vision for a stable, security and prosperous Africa.

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Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Rwanda

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

In Kenya, Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya Eric W. Kneedler met with Kenyan President Uruhu Kenyatta to discuss mutual security concerns and to express appreciation to Kenya for its continued leadership and collaboration on regional security. Townsend and Kneedler also participated in a pass and review at the Kenyan Defense Force Headquarters.

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Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Kenya

Kentucky National Guard Public A

Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali poses for a photo with Col. Jason Shepherd and Col. Joyce Gordon on April 22, 2022, in the Wellman Armory Auditorium in Frankfort, Ky. Kuwali was invited by the pair to come speak to Kentucky National Guard’s Staff Judge Advocates about the opportunities for the United States to use soft power in Africa to balance against China's widespread soft power engagements on the continent. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jesse Elbouab)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Kentucky National Guard Public A

Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali and Ms. Sandra Franzblau pose for a photo with Kentucky National Guard Staff Judge Advocates and legal affiliates on April 22, 2022, in the Wellman Armory Auditorium in Frankfort, Ky. The pair were hosted by KYNG to discuss some of Kuwali’s professional publications. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jesse Elbouab)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Kentucky National Guard Public A

From left to right, Col. Jason Shepherd, Mrs. Stefania Greene, J. Michael Brown, Ms. Sandra Franzblau, Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali, Ms. Soreya Lambat, and Col. Joyce Gordon pose for a photo on the Kentucky Capital building steps, on April 22, 2022. Kuwali and Franzblau visited the capital as part of their two-day engagement with the Kentucky National Guard’s Staff Judge Advocates. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jesse Elbouab)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Kentucky National Guard Public A

Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali, Malawi Defense Force, Chief of Legal Services, and Judge Advocate General, signs Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s guest book on April 22, 2022, while touring the Kentucky Capital building. Kuwali visited the state’s capital as part of a two-day engagement with the Kentucky National Guard’s Staff Judge Advocates. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesse Elbouab, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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