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The deposition opens with the account of Sergeant Brandon Beckett, who recounts the circumstances surrounding his deployment in Africa. Transferring from Kabul, Afghanistan, his squad became part of the Africa Train and Equip Program aimed at bolstering the capabilities of the Congolese Army against well-armed rebel forces. The mission was critical, not only in aiding local troops but also in establishing a military foothold that could support broader coalition efforts against terrorism.