Gen. Langley makes first visit to the Sahel as commander
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Mack (right), 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Counter Small Unmanned Aerial System Operator, explains his mission at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger to U.S. Marine Corps Michael Langley (left), U.S. Africa Command commander during his visit, Sept. 18, 2022. The visit here was one stop on a three-day trip to Niger and Chad from Sept. 18-21, Langley's second trip to Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command on Aug. 9.
By Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, U.S. Air ForceNigerien Air Base 201, NigerSep 18, 2022
Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation
“Despite the growing threats of terrorist groups like ISIS and al Shabaab, our continued partnership with Djibouti furthers our ability to counter terrorism and promote peace and security,” Langley said.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025.
Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation
“Despite the growing threats of terrorist groups like ISIS and al Shabaab, our continued partnership with Djibouti furthers our ability to counter terrorism and promote peace and security,” Langley said.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025.
Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation
“Despite the growing threats of terrorist groups like ISIS and al Shabaab, our continued partnership with Djibouti furthers our ability to counter terrorism and promote peace and security,” Langley said.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025.