U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kirchoff, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, welcomes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine Team and their interpreter Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa into his village home during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. This JCET focused on civil affairs, such as learning how to conduct civil engagements, reconnaissance, information reporting, and tactical combat casualty care.

By Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg , Special Operations Command Africa DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania Nov 14, 2022

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners