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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Video by Capt. Jennifer French
Sky Soldiers Leverage Cutting-Edge Laser Tech for Precision in the Field
173rd Airborne Brigade
Jan. 20, 2025 | 0:37
VICENZA, Italy – The 173rd Airborne Brigade is integrating the latest military-grade laser range finder to enhance battlefield precision and operational effectiveness.

The advanced technology allows paratroopers to measure distances with pinpoint accuracy, reducing uncertainty in mission planning and execution. The device, which features rapid targeting capabilities and enhanced durability, ensures troops can make split-second decisions with confidence.

The 173rd Airborne Brigade serves as the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to U.S. European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed in Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains with NATO allies and partners to build relationships and strengthen the alliance.

(U.S. Army Video by Capt. Jennifer French)
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