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Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
Service members from ally and African partner nations attend the Senior Leadership Symposium as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022 at the Senegalese Naval Headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal, March 16, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Ticich, Dakar, Senegal
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
Senegalese sailors participate in medical training onboard the Senegalese Navy's patrol ship, Fouladou, as part of exercise Obangame Express in Dakar, Senegal, Mar. 14, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Ticich, Dakar, Senegal
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
Lt. Col. Khadessa Sy, head of gender division, Senegalese Armed Forces, delivers the keynote speech for the Women, Peace, and Security presentation at the Senior Leadership Symposium as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022 at the Senegalese Naval Headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal, March 16, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Ticich, Dakar, Senegal
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ryan Altizer points out a potential surface contact to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Rachael Crawford, both assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Three, while entering the Port of Dakar, Senegal, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams during exercise Obangame Express 2022, March 17, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray, Atlantic Ocean
African Land Forces Summit: going farther together
Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, answers a question following remarks at the African Land Forces Summit on Mar. 22, 2022 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. Gen. McConville gave remarks about the role of the non-commissioned officer as a critical component to the success of the U.S. Army.
Photo by: Sgt. Tianna Field, FORT BENNING, Georgia
African Land Forces Summit: going farther together
Military senior leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries met for the 10th African Land Forces Summit from March 21-25. The goal of the ALFS is to strengthen partnerships across Africa to improve regional and continent-wide security, as well as demonstrate to African partners that the U.S. is committed to their long-term success.
Photo by: Markeith Horace, FORT BENNING, Georgia
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. The exchange was part of the State Partnership Program and the pilots discussed topics of aviation safety in addition to visiting Senegalese Air Force facilities.
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. The exchange was part of the State Partnership Program and the pilots discussed topics of aviation safety in addition to visiting Senegalese Air Force facilities.
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. The exchange was part of the State Partnership Program and the pilots discussed topics of aviation safety in addition to visiting Senegalese Air Force facilities.
2022 Posture Statement to Congress
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, 2022 Posture Statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee March 15, 2022, and the House Armed Services Committee March 17, 2022.
Healthcare initiative supports Zambian Defence Force military health clinics
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, supported the launch of a virtual community of practice platform in partnership with the Zambian Defence Force on March 17.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Zambia, LUSAKA, Zambia
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
Brig. Gen. Ronald A. Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general and the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters-Massachusetts assistant adjutant general addresses women participates in Exercise Justified Accord to recognize Women’s History Month, March 18, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history and in militaries around the world.
Photo by: Maj. Ramee Opperude, Isiolo, Kenya
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
Cpt. Gabriel Munyengabe, Rwanda Defence Force, photographs a mock interview during the command post exercise for Justified Accord, Nairobi, Kenya, Mar. 16, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Leia Tascarini, Kenya
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
Kenyan Defence Force Lt. Col. Tarot Kimtai, Commander of 19th Kenya Rifles Battalion, speaks to U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during a walkthrough for a bi-lateral exercise. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.
Photo by: Capt. Abigail Hammock, Kenya
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, meet with Kenyan Defence Force Soldiers to discuss scheme of maneuver in preparation for a bi-lateral exercise during Justified Accord, March 13, 2022. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.
Photo by: Capt. Abigail Hammock, Kenya
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
Kenyan Defence Force Lt. Col. Tarot Kimtai, Commander of 19th Kenya Rifles Battalion, speaks to U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during a walkthrough for a bi-lateral exercise. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region. Over 800 personnel are participating in the exercise which includes a multinational field training exercise and a command post exercise. Justified Accord is an annual and multinational military exercise focusing on African partner capability and interoperability in support of United Nations and Africa Union peace support operations. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.
Photo by: Capt. Abigail Hammock, Kenya
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
British Army, The Queens Royal Hussars, U.S. Army and inter-agencies attend a meeting to discuss operations during Exercise Justified Accord, March 11, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command's joint, combined exercise that involves multiple U.S. military components, allied partner nations and international organizations to promote interoperability between participants for peacekeeping operations in East Africa. More than 800 participants trained together during the event that emphasized both individual and joint readiness.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Leia Tascarini, Kenya
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
A Beninese platoon lieutenant uses a sand table diagram to discuss squad assignments during Joint Combined Exchange Training in Ouassa, Benin, on March 11, 2022. International engagement is necessary to counter violent extremism, and our military engagements are just one way we support African partners as part of an international community.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jael Laborn, Ouassa, Benin
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
U.S. Army Sgt. Dominic McNally, left, technical engineer with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and Kenya Defence Forces Sgt. Haron Kipngeno, a survey engineer, right, train with survey equipment during Exercise Justified Accord 2022. Surveying completed here is expected to lead to further engineering operations in hopes of building a permanent training station for future joint operations.
Photo by: Sgt. Justin Martin, Kenya
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3212, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) discusses contact drills and squad movement techniques with Beninese soldiers from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion in Ouassa, Benin, on March 8, 2022. U.S. engagement comes with mutual benefit, upholds international norms, and treats partners as equals.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jael Laborn, Ouassa, Benin
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Ghana
A Ghanaian soldier assigned to the 64th Infantry Regiment holds the shoulder of a fellow soldier while training on air assault techniques during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Asutsuare, Ghana, March 8, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Ghana
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Ghana
A Ghanaian soldier assigned to the 64th Infantry Regiment fires an AK-47 during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Bundase, Ghana March 3, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Ghana
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Ghana
A U.S. Army soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group conducts a weapons familiarization training with Ghanaian soldiers assigned to the 64th Infantry Regiment during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Bundase, Ghana, March 2, 2022. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Ghana
Flintlock 2022
A British Ranger advises Ghana Special Forces Soldiers while patrolling during Flintlock 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Feb. 26, 2022. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 11 nations training in Côte d'Ivoire. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people.
Photo by: Sgt. Kacie Benak, Côte D'Ivoire
Cutlass Express 2022 dive training
Kenyan diver Anthony Macharia conducts dive training at exercise Cutlass Express 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya, Feb. 16, 2022. Cutlass Express 2022, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East Africa regions.
Photo by: Chief Petty Officer Justin Stumberg, Kenya
Flintlock 2022
U.S. and Côte d'Ivoire special forces soldiers observe close quarters movement drills near Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Feb. 15, 2022. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, combined military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout Africa, in partnership with international special operations forces, since 2005.
Photo by: Spc. Timothee Buangala, Côte D'Ivoire
Spc. Gauret Stearns
Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie load a simulated casualty onto a truck during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Spc. Gauret Stearns
A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie provides simulated security during a training lane at a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Spc. Gauret Stearns
A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie self-applies a tourniquet during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie applies a tourniquet to a simulated injured individual during a medical knowledge exchange event at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Spc. Gauret Stearns
A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie provides simulated security during a training lane at a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Spc. Gauret Stearns
Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie observe a tourniquet application demonstration during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie and a U.S. Army Soldier from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), Civil Affairs East Africa, talk through a specific training lane during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie and U.S. Army Civil Affairs Soldiers practice a two-person carry together during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Spc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie practice tourniquet techniques with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Kovac, medic, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), Civil Affairs East Africa, during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences
Col. Wais Omar Bogoreh, commander of the Djiboutian Coast Guard, speaks at the opening ceremony for the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2022. Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East African coastal regions.
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Jessica Couvillier, Djibouti
New Hampshire National Guard, Cabo Verde become AFRICOM's latest state partners
The signing ceremony establishing a state partnership between the New Hampshire National Guard and the Republic of Cabo Verde was held Feb. 4, 2022, at the 3rd Military Region Parade Ground in Praia, Cabo Verde.
Photo by: New Hampshire National Guard, Praia, Cabo Verde
U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, poses with all the attending senior leaders from different African nations, on Feb. 01. The U.S. Africa Command 2022 Chiefs of Defense Conference is a multi-national conference, that enables Chiefs of Defense from across Africa the opportunity to gather to discuss a wide range of security issues.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, listens in to one of the speakers during the Chiefs of Defense Conference, on Feb. 02. The U.S. Africa Command 2022 Chiefs of Defense Conference is a multi-national conference, that enables Chiefs of Defense from across Africa the opportunity to gather to discuss a wide range of security issues.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Southern European Task Force Afr
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade stand for a group photo with members of the Ghana Armed Forces. 2nd SFAB soldiers assisted in a pre-deployment peacekeeping training held at the GAF Army Peace Operations Training School in Bundase, Ghana. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry, Bundase, Ghana
