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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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UAS Training Enhances Soldiers' Proficiency at Camp Roberts

California National Guard Primary

May 30, 2025 | 1:02

California National Guard soldiers from Detachment 1, Delta Company, 578 Brigade Engineer Battalion, conduct tactical training with the Tranche 1 SRR system, known as the RQ-28A, at Camp Roberts, Calif., May 6, 2025. The program focused on developing proficiency in operating unmanned systems, providing participants with essential skills for advanced reconnaissance and operational support missions.

The training underscored the growing importance of UAS technology in modern military operations. Soldiers engaged in hands-on exercises to refine their technical expertise and tactical decision-making, ensuring they are better equipped to meet the demands of evolving battlefield scenarios.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alan Radtke, unmanned aircraft systems operator, 578 Brigade Engineer Battalion, said "I've flown drones before, but this training has really helped me expand my skills and add more tools to my toolbox.”

Radtke’s remarks highlight the value of continuous learning and skill enhancement in maintaining operational readiness.

The Army's commitment to advancing UAS capabilities reflects its broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge technology into its operations. By equipping Soldiers with the knowledge and expertise to effectively operate unmanned systems, the Army ensures its forces remain agile and prepared for a range of missions. (U.S. Army National Guard story by Sgt. Chau Le)