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Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command (left), and Maj. Gen. Barise, Front Line States commander, greet each other outside the Joint Operations Control Center at Mogadishu, Somalia, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff)

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Jun 14, 2023

Flintlock 2025: 20 Years of Enhancing SOF Readiness in Africa

U.S. Africa Command’s annual, combined special operations exercise, kicked off in Côte d’Ivoire today. From April 24 – May 14, Flintlock 25 will bring together approximately 500 personnel from more than 30 nations to strengthen collective readiness in response to shared threats.

USAFRICOM Successfully Tests AI-Powered Personnel System During Continuity of Operations Exercise

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) recently completed a successful Continuity of Operations (COOP) exercise, significantly bolstered by a use of an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) PowerApp capability designed to enhance efficiency with human resources management.

U.S. Forces conduct strike against al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on April 16, 2025.

Flintlock 2025: 20 Years of Enhancing SOF Readiness in Africa

USAFRICOM Successfully Tests AI-Powered Personnel System During Continuity of Operations Exercise

U.S. Forces conduct strike against al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on April 16, 2025.

Flintlock 2025: 20 Years of Enhancing SOF Readiness in Africa

USAFRICOM Successfully Tests AI-Powered Personnel System During Continuity of Operations Exercise

U.S. Forces conduct strike against al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on April 16, 2025.