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U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomes new commander
12:00 PM6/29/2022
Gen. Darryl Williams, incoming commander, assumed command from Gen. Christopher Cavoli, outgoing commander, during a ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany, on June 28, 2022.
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Idaho National Guard participates in exercise African Lion ‘22
6:07 PM6/28/2022
During the two-week training in late June 2022, Moroccans and the Idaho National Guard learned how each unit uses its weapon platforms.
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
1:22 PM6/23/2022
The aircraft, on display June 14, 2022, in Spain, should become capable of multi-month, continuous flight and has potential beyond gathering intelligence that supports U.S. and partner-led efforts to counter destabilizing, violent extremist activity in Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
12:00 AM6/12/2022
The medical care provided by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs members ranged from performing vitals, diagnosing conditions, and distributing medications.
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African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana
3:03 PM6/10/2022
Militaries from Brazil, Chad, France, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom will join U.S. and host nation troops.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria
12:00 AM6/10/2022
Mutual military exchanges present an opportunity for partner forces to collaborate on tactical skills to further enhance security and stability in the West Africa region.
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Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
12:00 AM6/4/2022
Thousands of troops from the North and South America, Europe, and across Africa are heading to Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia and Ghana for African Lion 2022, scheduled to run June 6-30.
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
3:26 PM6/2/2022
The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the U.S. Africa Command's IG enterprise.
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U.S., partners conduct amphibious recon during Phoenix Express 2022
11:17 AM6/2/2022
Participating personnel used scout swimmer techniques and practiced securing a beach during the drill May 24, 2022.
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AFRICOM Special Operations Forces train with partners in Ghana
12:00 AM6/2/2022
Bundase, Ghana -- Special Operations Command Africa forces concluded a Joint Combined Exercise Training in Bundase, Ghana in March. The team partnered with members of the Ghanaian 64th Infantry Regiment to hone special operations skills.
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Air Force EOD technicians train with Nigerien Armed Forces
12:00 AM6/1/2022
C-IED joint training opportunities allow both FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2022 set to begin in Tunisia
9:04 AM5/26/2022
The exercise, from May 23 to June 3, 2022, focuses on regional cooperation to enhance efforts that promote safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of participating North African nations.
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Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Boone Center, Guard Staff Judge Advocates
4:13 PM5/17/2022
Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard's legal team hosted Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force, for a 2-day visit that included a tour of Kentucky's Capital building and presentations to Guardsmen Apr. 21-22.
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Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum
1:54 PM5/16/2022
Maj. Gen. William Zana, commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, hosted the forum, which provided a face-to-face platform for representatives with the U.S. Departments of State and Defense, U,S. Agency for International Development, and National Security Council. The discussions ranged from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region.
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Combined joint task force in Africa welcomes first female commanding general
12:00 AM5/14/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana during a change of command ceremony May 14, 2022. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided.
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NC Guard hosts African Military Law Forum Advisory Council
11:16 AM5/12/2022
The forum, running April 26-28, 2022, provided legal advisors from several nations a chance to share their expertise in international, operational, administrative and civil law.
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U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
12:00 AM4/26/2022
Building on the foundation of U.S.-Zambia shared security interests, the new Office of Security Cooperation, announced April 25, 2022, will enhance military-to-military relations and expand areas of cooperation in Zambia.
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State Partnership Program critical to security cooperation in 93 countries
12:00 AM4/12/2022
What began with 13 partnerships in 1993 is now up to 87 partnerships with 93 countries (as of April 12, 2022), the SPP is guided by foreign policy goals to support combatant commanders and chiefs of mission.
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Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger
12:00 AM4/4/2022
This donation follows a similar mobile field hospital donation in Niamey in March 2021, and reinforces the U.S. commitment to partnering with the Nigerien government to help ensure the health and security of Niger's citizens.
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Aviators in Vermont, Senegal develop piloting skills
12:00 AM3/29/2022
The aviation exchange from March 13-19, 2022, builds on the partnership between the Vermont National Guard and Senegal extending back to 2008.
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