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"If information is power—that means disinformation is even more powerful. Because truth is difficult, but lies are easy." —Silas Jonathan, Media Research & Open Source Intelligence Expert Plenary Session 2: Understanding and Responding to Disinformation Threats, at the African Land Forces Summit in Ghana is moderated by US Army Col. Sean McClure, Senior Military Advisor, Africa Center for Strategic Studies Join panelists: 🔸 Silas Jonathan, Digital Investigations Manager, Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development & Head of Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Information Disorder Analysis Centre (DAIDAC) 🔸 Harriet Ofori, Project Manager at Penplusbytes 🔸 Maj. Guéable Hervé Zeni, Chief of the Cyber Defense Office at the General Staff of the Ivorian Armed Forces [Chef Bureau Cyberdéfense à l'État Major Général des Forces Armées Ivoiriennes] 📺 Watch the full plenary session at: https://lnkd.in/dEmpZTjP Sponsored by the US Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) & the Ghana Armed Forces, #ALFS25 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations to address shared security challenges related to this year's theme: Optimizing Land Forces for the Emerging Security Environment. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The largest forum for African Land Force Commanders is taking place in Accra, Ghana this week. 🇬🇭 If you can't be there - you can still participate! Watch 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 1: 𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 ⬇️ 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: Dr. Geoff Jackson, Mount Royal University 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: 🔸 Rocco Messina, Head, Border Security and Management (BSM) Programme, United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) 🔸 Dr. Emmanuel Kotia, Major General of the Ghana Armed Forces and Chief Executive of the Ghana Boundary Commission 🔸 Dr. Wafula Okumu Executive Director, The Borders Institute Sponsored by the US Army Chief of Staff, the 2025 African Land Forces Summit runs April 7–10 and brings together land force chiefs from nearly 40 African nations, as well as representatives from partner countries, academic institutions, and government agencies for open dialogue on shared security challenges. This year’s theme is: Optimizing Land Forces for the Emerging Security Environment. #ALFS #ALFS25 #GAF https://lnkd.in/dXDr8Cy6 U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | Defense Security Cooperation Agency | United Nations Ghana

"It’s critical that we adapt and strengthen our armed forces to confront the evolving threats that seek to undermine and destabilize the region." —U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer 📺 Watch the Opening Ceremony of #ALFS 2025 at https://lnkd.in/dSsrUhjg Opening Ceremony Speakers incude: 🔸 Maj. Gen. Lawrence K. Gbetanu, Chief of the Army Staff, Ghana Armed Forces 🔸 Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey, Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa 🔸 Ambassador Virginia E. Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana 🔸 The Honorable Dr. Edward Kofi Omana Boamah, Minister of Defence, Republic of Ghana Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, #ALFS25 runs April 7–10 and brings together land force chiefs from nearly 40 African nations, as well as representatives from partner countries, academic institutions, and government agencies to discuss shared security challenges. This year’s theme is “Optimizing Land Forces for the Emerging Security Environment."

#SETAFSunday | Two members of the competition’s in last month's #BestMapper competition followed up the local event to compete in the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment's Best Mapper Competition, March 28-31, in U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood US Army Sgts. Henry Tovar & Shaden Gregory, both geospatial engineers representing the 517th Engineer Detachment - Geospatial Planning Cell (517th GPC) from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), took 3rd 🥉 place overall at this year’s event. https://lnkd.in/dYpSwXFs Read more 👇🏽 📸: Amanda Sullivan, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | United States Department of Defense

US & Ghana are preparing for the African Land Forces Summit starting Monday in Accra 🇺🇸 🇬🇭 Sponsored by the US Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) & the Ghana Armed Forces, #ALFS25 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations to address shared security challenges related to this year's theme: Optimizing Land Forces for the Emerging Security Environment. Follow us here & at https://lnkd.in/dMxEdbu2 for the latest 🎞️ & 📷 from Accra 🌍 #ALFS

📣 #SaveTheDate #ALFS is starting Monday, April 7, in Accra, Ghana! Sponsored by the US Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the Ghana Armed Forces, #ALFS25 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations, April 7-10, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, to address shared security challenges. 📍 This year's theme is Optimizing Land Forces for the Emerging Security Environment - join us on YouTube to watch the full plenary sessions next week at: http://spr.ly/6046FcX1Q Read more about each plenary and presenters at: http://spr.ly/6048FcX1a and follow #ALFS for the latest information & content coming from Ghana. U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | United States Department of Defense | Africa Center for Strategic Studies

"I think at it's root, innovation is just problem-solving." Learn how #SkySoldiers are bringing #Soldiers, civilians and industry together at the inaugural #InnovationSymposium in Italy to demo new equipment, technology & ideas for the #warfighter! #TIC #Innovation #ArmyTransformation US Army | Army Futures Command | United States Department of Defense | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team | 173rd Airborne Brigade Association | Association of the United States Army - AUSA

“The Massachusetts-Kenya partnership builds capacity, strengthens the alliance, supports regional stability and exercises our expeditionary capabilities,” said US Army Lt. Col. David Dicrescenzo, commander of Task Force Minuteman and senior responsible officer for Massachusetts National Guard forces in Kenya at #JustifiedAccord. “That’s the significance of this exercise and partnership.” #ICYMI 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Department of Defense's State Partnership Program between the Massachusetts National Guard & the Kenya Defence Forces. Established in 2015, this collaboration exemplifies the power of sustained military-to-military engagement in fostering global security, stability and combined warfighting capacity. 📰 Read more👇🏾 U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | Army National Guard | National Guard Bureau | National Guard Bureau Alumni Association | The National Guard Association of the United States | Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States ( EANGUS ) | Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau

On this #VietnamVeteransDay and every day – we salute the courage, sacrifice and resilience of all Vietnam veterans. Learn more about the US Army in Vietnam at https://lnkd.in/d-QNG9SH Vietnam Veterans represented nearly 10% of their generation. They fought under challenging conditions, and when their service ended, they were not always welcome when they returned home. Let's #honor them today. #March29 #ArmyHistory #VietnamWar

#FeatureFriday | 👏🏽 US Army Master Sgt. Angela Peterman, battalion senior medic for the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, has been named ‘SFAB Advisor of the Month’ for her exceptional contributions during the Tunisian Special Operations Forces Commando Course. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have been a part of this effort,” said Peterman. “It was a privilege to collaborate with an outstanding team and support a program that strengthens both individual and collective capabilities.” Peterman’s role in supporting the rigorous #SOF selection and training process reflected not only her expertise as a #senior medic, but also her commitment to partner force development. She worked closely with Tunisian cadre to enhance the physical and mental readiness of candidates, ensuring they met the demanding standards required for Tunisia’s elite forces. Read 📰 more at: https://lnkd.in/dTwqCnUT U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) | United States Department of Defense