US, Botswana conduct medical civic action program at Southern Accord 2024
Local community members await treatment during a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) co-planned by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Botswana Defence Force at exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Shoshong, Botswana, Aug. 8, 2024. Many services were provided during the MEDCAP, including vision, dental, pediatric and general healthcare screening. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)
