About Justified Accord

Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise in East Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), this multi-national exercise brings together more than 20 countries from 3 continents to increase partner readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response and humanitarian assistance.​ 

Southern European Task Force - Africa leads this joint, all-domain exercise in East Africa to enable future operations, maintain strategic access, and build partner capacity to disrupt malign influence, aggression, and activity.

Justified Accord 25 features the first-ever night iteration of air-to-ground integration (AGI) operations where partner countries control Kenyan air assets to provide air support of multinational land forces.

This years iteration also marks the 10-year anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the Massachusetts National Guard and the Kenya Defence Forces. This milestone highlights a decade of sustained military cooperation, training exchanges and capacity-building efforts between the two forces.

Read the Press Release here.

   

 

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Meet 5th Armored Brigade Best OC/T Competition Team 4
5th Armored Brigade
Feb. 10, 2025 | 0:12
Meet 5th Armored Brigade Best OC/T Competition Team 4 consisting of Maj. Nathan R. Boling, battalion executive officer, Observer, Controller/Trainer, and Staff Sgt. Nathen T. Andrews, cavalry scout OC/T, both with Task Force WarHawg, 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment, as they prepare to hash it out with eight other Sharpen The Edge teams for the title of best in the brigade.

Boling, a native of Kirksville, Missouri, finds it rewarding to prepare Reserve and National Guard partners for deployments and contributing to overall ready and able forces overseas. He enjoys coin collecting, including the hopes of earning one of the brand new Dagger Brigade coins, hiking, and camping.

Andrews, Titus, Alabama native, enjoys the steady state operations and predictable schedule serving as an 5th AR Bde. OC/T has to offer with the ability to spend more time with family. He enjoys wood working, vehicle maintenance/repair, and grilling. He's also working towards an Associates in Firearm Technology.
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