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New Hampshire National Guard, Cabo Verde become AFRICOM's latest state partners
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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
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U.S. Air Force's top non-commissioned officer visits Niger
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
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U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
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U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
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U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
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New Hampshire National Guard, Cabo Verde become AFRICOM's latest state partners
From left, New Hampshire Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, and interpreter Jeff Hessney meet with Cabo Verde President José Neves at the Presidential Palace on Feb. 3 in Praia, Cabo Verde. A New Hampshire delegation traveled to the West African republic for a signing ceremony to officially establish a state partnership with Cabo Verde under the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Charles Johnston, Praia, Cabo Verde
U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Hovatter, deputy director, Plans and Strategic Integration, was the command's lead proponent for examining the security implications of climate change. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command deputy commander speaks to attendees about the importance of understanding how climate has security implications in Africa. Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Ortega Santiago, a hospital corpsman, and another member of the crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) treat a migrant for symptoms of hypothermia following his rescue from the water in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 5, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills, ATLANTIC OCEAN
U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) aboard a small boat assess an overloaded raft taking on water carrying migrants in the Atlantic Ocean prior to their subsequent rescue on Jan. 4, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills, ATLANTIC OCEAN
U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) help rescued migrants transfer from their small boat to the cutter in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 4, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills, ATLANTIC OCEAN
U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) prepares to receive migrants rescued from the water in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 4, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills, ATLANTIC OCEAN
U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) transfer rescued migrants to a Royal Moroccan Navy ship in the Atlantic Ocean Jan. 5, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills, ATLANTIC OCEAN
U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
Migrants aboard a raft are sighted by the crew of USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) and assisted by the Thetis crew and USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145), USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144), and a Royal Moroccan Navy during a rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 4, 2022. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills, ATLANTIC OCEAN
U.S. Air Force's top non-commissioned officer visits Niger
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin W. Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa command chief, left, talk to Airmen during a holiday visit at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niamey, Dec. 21, 2021. During her 3-day visit, Bass gained first-hand knowledge of how Airmen deter and defeat violent extremism in Sahel to enable a more secure, stable, and prosperous Africa.
Photo by: Senior Airman Ericka Woolever, Niger Air Base 101, Niger
Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to load a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey during a North and West Africa Response Force air-ground integration exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2021. Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade trained with Marine aviators of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron - 365 in the exercise to hone the NARF's crisis response.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. John Yountz, Pordenone, Italy
Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment take part in a North and West African Response Force validation exercise at Dandolo range in Pordenone, Italy on Dec. 08, 2021. The NARF utilizes 173rd Airborne Brigade’s infantry units as decisive, forward postured, quick response element for crisis related taskings in the United States Africa Command areas of responsibility.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. John Yountz, Pordenone, Italy
Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
173rd Airborne Brigade Soldiers assigned to the North and West Africa Response Force carry a simulated patient to a drop zone during an Air Ground Integration exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2021. The exercise strengthened the capability of the NARF to respond to crisis and protect American interests in Africa.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Aviano Air Base, Italy
Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands to pick up Army paratroopers during a North and West Africa Response Force air-ground integration exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2021. Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade trained with Marine aviators of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron - 365 in the exercise to hone the NARF's crisis response.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Aviano Air Base, Italy
Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey carries Army paratroopers during a North and West Africa Response Force air-ground integration exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2021. Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade trained with Marine aviators of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron - 365 in the exercise to hone the NARF's crisis response.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Aviano Air Base, Italy
Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey carries Army paratroopers during a North and West Africa Response Force air-ground integration exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2021. Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade trained with Marine aviators of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron - 365 in the exercise to hone the NARF's crisis response.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Aviano Air Base, Italy
U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
The U.S. government, through the Department of Defense, donated two isolation facilities worth over P2.9 million to the Botswana government in a handover ceremony in Bobonong on Dec. 7, 2021. The two facilities, constructed through the U.S. Africa Command’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid program, will support critical pandemic mitigation efforts in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Botswana, Botswana
U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
The U.S. government, through the Department of Defense, donated two isolation facilities worth over P2.9 million to the Botswana government in a handover ceremony in Bobonong on Dec. 7, 2021. The two facilities, constructed through the U.S. Africa Command’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid program, will support critical pandemic mitigation efforts in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Botswana, Botswana
U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
The U.S. government, through the Department of Defense, donated two isolation facilities worth over P2.9 million to the Botswana government in a handover ceremony in Bobonong on Dec. 7, 2021. The two facilities, constructed through the U.S. Africa Command’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid program, will support critical pandemic mitigation efforts in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Botswana, Botswana
U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
U.S. and Nigerien officials cut a ceremonial ribbon in front of the second C-130 Hercules aircraft delivered to Niger during a Dec. 7, 2021, ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the second of three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. on Nov. 9, 2021.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria, Niger
U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, USAFE-AFAFRICA National Guard assistant to the commander and Nigerien Gen. Salifou Mody shake hands, Dec. 7, 2021, during the C-130 Hercules delivery ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the second of three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in November.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria, Niger
U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
Two C-130H Hercules delivered to the Nigerien Armed Forces sit side-by-side on the Niamey flightline during a Dec. 7, 2021, ceremony at the Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021. The second was delivered in November 2021.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria, Niger
U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, USAFE-AFAFRICA National Guard assistant to the commander, gives remarks during the C-130 Hercules delivery ceremony at Niamey Air Base 101, Niger. The addition C-130s to the Nigerien Armed Forces fleet places Niger among 70 others nations with this airlift capability and marks the enduring commitment of the U.S. Air Force to support continued humanitarian operations and counter violent extremist organizations missions throughout the Sahel alongside Nigerien Air Force partners.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria
Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise
Military planners gather in Agadir, Morocco, Oct. 28, 2021, to make initial coordination for African Lion 22. U.S. military planners joined partners from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and elsewhere to discuss initial plans for U.S. Africa Command's premier exercise.
Photo by: Chris House, Morocco
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and Tunisian Air Force Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hajem discuss potential opportunities for combined operations during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and air chiefs from African partner nations discuss shared interests during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, and Commander, Gen. Jeff Harrigian, are joined by Ghanaian Air Commodore Joshua Larkai, Accra Air Base commander during a presentation at the Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein AB, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt. Benjamin Hedden, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, host an Executive African Partnership Flight with air chiefs from seven African partner nations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives in South Africa on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in South Africa, South Africa
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, observes Mozambican Armed Defense Forces training as part of the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, reviews a Mozambican Armed Defense Forces formation alongside Portuguese Brig. Gen. Nuno Lemos Pires, mission force commander for the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo, Mozambique, from Nov. 16-18, was part of a broader trip to regional partner countries in southern Africa to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, meets with a member of the Mozambican Armed Defense Forces on Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, speaks with Botswana Defense Force non-commissioned officers as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “The Botswanan Defense Force is an excellent example of a military with a strong, professional non-commissioned officer corps,” said Thresher. “I look forward to continuing the strong relationship forged through the African Enlisted Development Strategy.”
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command, Botswana
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, reviews a Mozambican Armed Defense Forces formation Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
Maj. Cynthia Abraham, left, addresses a gathering of Djiboutian, French, Italian, Kenyan, and U.S. military personnel as the master of ceremonies during a Women, Peace, and Security conference held aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, Nov. 15, 2021. WPS events are designed to engage with local communities and partner nations to build relationships and gain local insight and knowledge.
Photo by: PO3 Malachi , Djibouti City, Djibouti
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
Maj. Cynthia Abraham, left, addresses a gathering of Djiboutian, French, Italian, Kenyan, and U.S. military personnel as the master of ceremonies during a Women, Peace, and Security conference held aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, Nov. 15, 2021. WPS events are designed to engage with local communities and partner nations to build relationships and gain local insight and knowledge.
Photo by: PO3 Malachi , Djibouti City, Djibouti
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Col. Amina Mohamed Moussa, commander of the Army Female Battalion, addresses a gathering of Djiboutian, French, Italian, Kenyan, and U.S. military personnel as the master of ceremonies during a Women, Peace, and Security conference held aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, Nov. 15, 2021. WPS events are designed to engage with local communities and partner nations to build relationships and gain local insight and knowledge.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
A Mauritanian sailor applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during a final training exercise with U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) while participating in a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nov. 8, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Byers, Nouakchott, Mauritania
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
A Mauritanian sailor performs a litter carry with a simulated casualty in a final training exercise with U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nov. 8, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning. (This photo has been altered by blurring faces due to security concerns.)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Byers, Nouakchott, Mauritania
