U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

National Guard Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Hadfield, AFRICOM deputy director for intelligence and Col. Patricia Fant, chief of the National Guard Integration, cut the cake to celebrate the National Guard's 383rd at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

By Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez , U.S. Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Dec 13, 2019

Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership

More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

The United States and Kenya successfully concluded the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, uniting senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to strengthen partnerships, advance African-led security solutions, and address critical challenges such as terrorism and regional instability, May 28-29, 2025.

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

U.S. Army Major General Garrick Harmon, Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Major General William Edwards Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, and International Affairs, National Guard Bureau joined leaders from the National Guard units of 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia for a conference to discuss the State Partnership Program on the African continent during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference, on May 27, 2025.

Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership

More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership

More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

United States Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard