U.S. Army Europe and Africa

U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) is the Army service component command for U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Its mission is to direct and control Army forces in the European and African theaters, fostering readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. USAREUR-AF is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in multinational military exercises in Morocco, specifically the African Lion exercise. Tragically, the remains of two U.S. soldiers, including Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, who went missing during these exercises, have been recovered. This recovery operation involved extensive search efforts utilizing air, naval, and artificial intelligence assets. The incident highlights the complexities and risks associated with joint military training in diverse environments and underscores USAREUR-AF's role in managing personnel and operations across its vast operational area.