Southern European Task Force Patch

Name: Southern European Task Force Patch
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USA752 Southern European Task Force

Active 2008-2020

Motto: Bringing the Army Team to Africa

Embroided, Full Color

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United States Army Africa (USARAF), also known as the Southern European Task Force (SETAF), was the United States Army service component command of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM or AFRICOM).

USARAF's headquarters were located on Caserma Ederle and Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy.

SETAF, latter known as USARAF/SETAF, has been stationed in Italy since 1955 and has a long history of operating on the African continent and partnering with African nations. During the past 15 years, SETAF has provided crisis response, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance on the continent.

On 3 December 2008 in Rome, Italy, an official announcement by the U.S. and Italian governments stated that SETAF would become USARAF, and one week later on 9 December 2008 USARAF was established as the Army Service Component Command of AFRICOM. According to the Army Times, this marked the end of the airborne chapter of the unit's history and the beginning of its new role as the Army component of AFRICOM.

The vision for U.S. Army Africa was to be a trusted and respected partner, achieving long-term strategic effects in Africa. The command's mission statement explains that USARAF/SETAF employs Army forces as partners, builds sustainable capacity, and supports the joint force in order to disrupt transnational threats and promote regional stability in Africa.

In 2020, the Army announced that USARAF will merge with U.S. Army Europe to form a new command, U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). The two commands were consolidated on November 20, 2020.