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U.S. Army SETAF-AF Soldiers Hold Military Exchange With Libyan Officers in Vicenza
A New Chapter in U.S.-Libya Military Cooperation
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) conducted a subject matter expert exchange with Libyan military officers in Vicenza, Italy, on June 10, 2026. The engagement marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to strengthen military-to-military ties between the United States and Libya, nearly 15 years after the fall of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011.
According to U.S. Army Maj. Miles Dunning, team lead for Civil Affairs Team Libya and Bravo Company commander, Libya has experienced "vast security improvements" since 2011. The exchange brought together American civil affairs specialists and Libyan officers for discussions on security cooperation, civil-military operations, and regional stability.
Key Facts About the Exchange
- The exchange was conducted by Soldiers assigned to Civil Affairs Team Libya, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Battalion, SETAF-AF
- Location: Vicenza, Italy — home to SETAF-AF headquarters
- Date: June 10, 2026
- Led by U.S. Army Maj. Miles Dunning, team lead for Civil Affairs Team Libya
- Focus areas included civil affairs operations, security sector reform, and military-to-military capacity building
- The engagement is part of a broader U.S. Africa Command initiative to support stability across North Africa
Building Trust Through Military Diplomacy
"Since the fall of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, Libya has experienced vast security improvements," said U.S. Army Maj. Miles Dunning, who led the Civil Affairs Team Libya delegation. "This exchange represents our continued commitment to supporting Libya's security institutions as they work toward lasting stability."
The subject matter expert exchange format allows both sides to share best practices, operational lessons, and strategic perspectives. For the Libyan officers, the engagement provides direct access to U.S. military expertise in civil affairs — a critical component of post-conflict stabilization and governance support.
Why This Matters for Libya
For Libyans, this exchange signals continued international engagement in the country's security sector at a critical time. Libya remains divided between rival administrations in Tripoli and Benghazi, with the Libyan National Army controlling much of the east and south. Military-to-military exchanges like this one are seen as confidence-building measures that could support future unification of Libya's armed forces.
The U.S. military's civil affairs teams specialize in bridging the gap between military operations and civilian governance — expertise that Libya desperately needs as it attempts to rebuild state institutions after more than a decade of fragmentation. Libyan security analysts have long argued that professionalizing the military and establishing civilian oversight are essential steps toward lasting peace.
Broader U.S. Engagement in North Africa
The SETAF-AF engagement fits within a wider U.S. strategy to maintain partnerships across North Africa. U.S. Africa Command has increasingly focused on building partner capacity in the Sahel and North Africa, where security challenges — including terrorism, migration, and political instability — remain acute. Libya, with its vast territory and strategic Mediterranean coastline, is a key piece of this regional puzzle.
The exchange also reflects a cautious but steady normalization of U.S.-Libya military relations. Since 2011, the United States has provided limited but consistent support to Libyan security forces, focusing on counterterrorism, border security, and institutional capacity building rather than direct military intervention.
Looking Ahead
This exchange is expected to be the first in a series of engagements between SETAF-AF civil affairs teams and Libyan military counterparts. Both sides have expressed interest in deepening cooperation, with future sessions potentially covering disaster response, humanitarian coordination, and community engagement strategies. For Libya, sustained international military partnerships could be the key to unifying its fractured security apparatus and building the stable institutions its people deserve.
— LibyaPress / Security Desk
