https://www.africom.mil/syndication-feed/atom/images
U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
View Gallery
U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
View Gallery
U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
View Gallery
Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger
View Gallery
Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners
View Gallery
Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners
View Gallery
Interceptor boats go to Moroccan Navy to fight maritime crime
View Gallery
Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger
View Gallery
African Land Forces Summit: going farther together
View Gallery
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
View Gallery
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
View Gallery
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
View Gallery
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
View Gallery
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
View Gallery
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security African waters
View Gallery
African Land Forces Summit: going farther together
View Gallery
African Land Forces Summit: going farther together
View Gallery
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
View Gallery
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
View Gallery
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
View Gallery
2022 Posture Statement to Congress
View Gallery
Healthcare initiative supports Zambian Defence Force military health clinics
View Gallery
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
View Gallery
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
View Gallery
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
View Gallery
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
View Gallery
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
View Gallery
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
View Gallery
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
View Gallery
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
View Gallery
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
View Gallery
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Ghana
View Gallery
×
U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey (right) and U.S. Embassy Zambia Chargé d’Affaires Martin Dale (left) join Zambia President Hichilema to announce the opening of an Office of Security Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.
Photo by: courtesy photo, LUSAKA, Zambia
U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey (right) and U.S. Embassy Zambia Chargé d’Affaires Martin Dale (left) join Zambia President Hichilema to announce the opening of an Office of Security Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.
Photo by: courtesy photo, LUSAKA, Zambia
U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation
Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey (right) and U.S. Embassy Zambia Chargé d’Affaires Martin Dale (left) join Zambia President Hichilema to announce the opening of an Office of Security Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.
Photo by: courtesy photo, LUSAKA, Zambia
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors Sailors, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
Sailors assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), lower seized contraband into a rigid-hull inflatable boat for transport to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors a Sailor, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Samuel Martyka, from Joliet, Illinois, signals for a crane hook to lower to a rigid-hull inflatable boat in preparation for small boat operations, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Samuel Martyka, from Joliet, Illinois, performs a communication check from a rigid-hull inflatable boat prior to small boat operations, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors Sailors, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
The Cabo Verdean authorities pull alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), to receive seized contraband and detainees following maritime security operations with Cabo Verde, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
Seized contraband is stacked on the mission deck aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prior to its offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean
Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger
Mr. Magagi Maman Dada, Agadez Regional Governor, cuts a ceremonial ribbon in front of the newly donated mobile field hospital in Agadez, Niger, April 4, 2022. The donation increases Agadez Regional Hospital’s capacity by an additional 30 beds, complete with the medical tools and resources to care for the 670,000-person community and surrounding areas.
Photo by: Capt. Keith Richards, Agadez, Niger
Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners
Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, deputy director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, hosts a women’s luncheon with 17 female officers from each of the Armed Forces of Nigeria military services and the commander of the Nigeria Army Women’s corps during a visit to Nigeria in March 2022.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Nigeria
Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners
Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, deputy director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, hosts a women’s luncheon with 17 female officers from each of the Armed Forces of Nigeria military services and the commander of the Nigeria Army Women’s corps during a visit to Nigeria in March 2022.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Nigeria
Interceptor boats go to Moroccan Navy to fight maritime crime
The U.S. transferred two, 11-meter “Metal Shark” interceptor boats to the Royal Moroccan Navy on March 24. The two boats, valued at $970,000, are aimed at enhancing the Royal Moroccan Navy’s capacity to stop illicit trafficking in regional waters and are part of the broader military partnership between Morocco and the U.S.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Morocco, AGADIR, Morocco
Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger
Nigerien workers build a mobile field hospital financed by U.S. Africa Command through the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program in Agadez, Niger, March 22, 2022. Subject matter experts taught Nigerien workers how to construct and maintain the field hospital autonomously, allowing the facility to be repurposed by the Government of Niger once the COVID-19 threat subsides
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Maenner, Agadez, Niger
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. (Image clipped from video production)
Photo by: Senior Airman Elijah Dority, FORT BENNING, Georgia
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters
Service members with the Royal Moroccan military provide covering positions during a boarding training evolution aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022, March 15, 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
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
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security African waters
Service members with the Royal Moroccan military provide covering positions during a boarding training evolution aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022, March 15, 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