U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Keith Smith from the 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade observes Somali Danab soldiers conducting urban operations training during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24) in Nanyuki, Kenya, Feb. 28, 2024. Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Leron Richards)
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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Keith Smith from the 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade observes Somali Danab soldiers conducting urban operations training during Justified Accord 2024 (JA24) in Nanyuki, Kenya, Feb. 28, 2024. Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Leron Richards)

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