U.S. Naval Forces Africa prepares for 2019 Africa Partnership Station

The Spearhead-class expeditionary transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) departs Naval Station Rota, Spain, in support of the ship’s 2019 Africa Partnership Station (APS) deployment, July 2, 2019. As part of the U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) APS mission, Carson City will visit five Gulf of Guinea nations to work alongside partners to provide host nation-identified, needs-based assistance such as medical services, small boat repair and maintenance, maritime law enforcement, and the completion of community building projects. APS is NAVAF’s flagship maritime security cooperation program focusing on maritime safety and security through increased maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure.

By Chief Petty Officer Travis Simmons , U.S. Navy Rota, Spain Jul 02, 2019

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Africa Partnership Station

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.

AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.

USAFE-AFAFRICA, Algeria Conduct Aeromedical Exchange

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force medical personnel from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Team, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Algerian medical and flight crew personnel collaborated to exchange best practices and patient care methods during an aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 14–18.

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

USAFE-AFAFRICA, Algeria Conduct Aeromedical Exchange

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

USAFE-AFAFRICA, Algeria Conduct Aeromedical Exchange

United States Africa Command

U.S. Naval Forces Africa prepares for 2019 Africa Partnership Station