U.S. Army Capt. Dru Simpson, civil affairs team leader, 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), presents a commemorative plaque to Col. Likando Muyunda, director general, Civil Military Branch, Zambia Defence Force, alongside U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Yan, U.S. Embassy Zambia Defense Attaché, during the closing ceremony of the joint Civil Affairs Operations (CAO) and United Nations Civil-Military Cooperation (UN-CIMIC) training in Chongwe, Zambia, Nov. 29, 2024. This collaboration aimed to enhance ZDF's operational readiness and support regional security efforts in line with SETAF-AF and U.S. Africa Command goals. (Courtesy Photo)
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CHONGWE, Zambia - U.S. Army Sgt. William Larson, civil affairs medic, 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), engages in classroom instruction with Zambia Defence Forces (ZDF) personnel during joint Civil Affairs Operations (CAO) and United Nations Civil-Military Cooperation (UN-CIMIC) training in Chongwe, Zambia, Nov. 29, 2024. The session focused on partner capacity development and operational readiness, aligning with SETAF-AF's and U.S. Africa Command's mission to strengthen regional partnerships. (Courtesy Photo)


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