U.S., Cameroon Work Together to Counter Illicit Trafficking, Improve Maritime Safety

U.S. Marines and sailors are working with Cameroon’s Fusiliers Marins (FUMA) and Compagnie des Palmeurs de Combat (COPALCO) to increase their capabilities to combat illicit activity and increase security in the waterways and borders of Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Matthew Whitaker)

By Sgt. Matthew Whitaker , U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa Stuttgart, Germany Mar 03, 2016

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office.

What is a Combatant Command?

A Combatant Command is a military organization that coordinates and directs operations in a specific area of responsibility. The Department of Defense splits their efforts around the world by region, and each Combatant Command is responsible for military operations in its assigned area.

AFRICOM Takes Steps to Combat Human Trafficking and Child Soldiering

The Department of Defense’s Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Program Management Office (PMO) conducted a site visit to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), aiming to address the significant challenges of human trafficking, including child soldiering, across Africa.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office.

What is a Combatant Command?

AFRICOM Takes Steps to Combat Human Trafficking and Child Soldiering

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office.

What is a Combatant Command?

AFRICOM Takes Steps to Combat Human Trafficking and Child Soldiering

United States Africa Command

U.S., Cameroon Work Together to Counter Illicit Trafficking, Improve Maritime Safety

U.S. Marines and sailors are working with Cameroon’s Fusiliers Marins (FUMA) and Compagnie des Palmeurs de Combat (COPALCO) to increase their capabilities to combat illicit activity and increase security in the waterways and borders of Cameroon. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Matthew Whitaker)