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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
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Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
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Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
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Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
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Training program with Defense Threat Reduction Agency readies Senegal for regional emergency response role
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Training program with Defense Threat Reduction Agency readies Senegal for regional emergency response role
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
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Africa Distribution Network Forum
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U.S. Forces at Camp Lemonnier commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
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Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
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Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
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Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
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Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
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U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
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U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
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U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
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U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
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Hershel “Woody” Williams crew joins Brazilian Navy for inaugural Operation Guinex
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Hershel “Woody” Williams crew joins Brazilian Navy for inaugural Operation Guinex
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Security cooperation in Ghana
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Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
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Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
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Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
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Humanitarian Aid reaches Algeria in form of field hospital to fight COVID-19
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Humanitarian Aid reaches Algeria in form of field hospital to fight COVID-19
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Cutlass Express 21
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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Cote d’Ivoire’s top government and military officials to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “The United States views Côte d'Ivoire as an area in this region of economic growth and relative stability,” Townsend said. “I wanted to hear the views of your President on how we might help the states of this region enjoy the benefits we’re seeing here.”
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d'Ivoire
Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “The United States views Côte d'Ivoire as an area in this region of economic growth and relative stability,” Townsend said. “I wanted to hear the views of your President on how we might help the states of this region enjoy the benefits we’re seeing here.”
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Côte d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire
Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara (right) to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “I was able to meet with senior African leaders to talk about the importance of continuing our regional approach to addressing security issues and how we at U.S. Africa Command can help,” said Townsend.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Cote d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire
Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ghanaian military leaders after arriving in Ghana as part of a four-day trip to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Ghana
Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Air Vice Marshall Frank Hanson, Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Air Force, and U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan after arriving in Ghana as part of a four-day trip to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Ghana
Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives in Ghana as the first stop in a four-day visit to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Ghana
Training program with Defense Threat Reduction Agency readies Senegal for regional emergency response role
Senegal Military members treat a simulated casualty from a chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense demonstration hosted by the Moroccan and Senegalese militaries in Agadir, Morocco, during African Lion 2021, June 15, 2021.The training event marked a culmination of a six-year program with the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency to enhance the Senegalese National Fire Brigade as a trained and ready Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear response organization.
Photo by: Sgt. Casey Dinnison, Port of Agadir, Morocco
Training program with Defense Threat Reduction Agency readies Senegal for regional emergency response role
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency concludes a six-year cooperative Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear preparedness and response training program with the Senegalese National Fire Brigade’s, Sapeur Pompiers CBRN unit in September 2021. DTRA has worked closely with Senegal to enable an active CBRN response plan to mitigate hazardous threats within Senegal’s borders.
Photo by: Darnell Gardner, Dakar, Senegal
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
A crewmember aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) explains ship operations during a tour for Namibian Navy leadership and U.S. embassy personnel Sept. 17, 2021. 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: MC3 Malachi Lakey, WALVIS BAY, Namibia
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
A sailor throws a heaving line to the pier during sea and anchor detail aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) as the ship pulls into port in Walvis Bay, Namibia, Sept. 16, 2021. 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: MC3 Malachi Lakey, WALVIS BAY, Namibia
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
Namibian Minister of Defense Hon. Frans Kapofi addresses a reception for Namibian Navy leadership and U.S. embassy personnel following a tour aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) on Sept. 17, 2021. 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: MC3 Malachi Lakey, WALVIS BAY, Namibia
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams port visit fosters relationship with Namibian Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) approaches Walvis Bay, Namibia, Sept. 16, 2021. 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: MC3 Malachi Lakey, WALVIS BAY, Namibia
Africa Distribution Network Forum
U.S. Air Force Airmen and coalition partners load cargo onto an aircraft as part of the Proof of Principle mission across Europe and Africa's Sahel region. The PoP series of missions enable a multinational, partner-centric distribution network of medical supplies and repair parts to increase logistic capabilities and expand operational reach in the region.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Niger
U.S. Forces at Camp Lemonnier commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Two French Dassault Mirage 2000 and a KC-130J Super Hercules with U.S. Marine Air Refuel Transport Squadron 234 perform a flyover during a Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Patriot Day ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2021, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.
Photo by: Senior Airman Dwane Young, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
Kentucky National Guard engineers and Djiboutian demining soldiers pose for a photo after completing a bomb suit training exercise on Aug. 24, 2021, in Djibouti City, Djibouti. The demining unit was established in 2001 to ensure that Djibouti could become mine-free after years of civil war throughout the 1990s, a goal that was achieved in 2003. Eighteen years later, mines remain a threat in the surrounding region.
Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Djibouti
Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
Kentucky National Guard engineers traveled more than 15,000 miles to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to conduct training with the Djiboutian military's Demining Company as part of the State Partnership Program from Aug. 19-29, 2021. The demining unit was established in 2001 to ensure that Djibouti could become mine-free after years of civil war throughout the 1990s, a goal that was achieved in 2003. Eighteen years later, mines remain a threat in the surrounding region.
Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Djibouti
Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
Service members from the Kentucky National Guard interact with soldiers from the Djiboutian Demining Company during a practical filed exercise in Djibouti City, Djibouti, on Aug. 24, 2021. The demining unit was established in 2001 to ensure that Djibouti could become mine-free after years of civil war throughout the 1990s, a goal that was achieved in 2003. Eighteen years later, mines remain a threat in the surrounding region.
Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Djibouti
Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program
Capt. Le Mohamed Louaita, commander of the Djiboutian Demining Company, expresses gratitude to Tech. Sgt. Dylan Wagner, explosive ordnance disposal technician, during training Aug. 22, 2021, in Djibouti City, Djibouti. The demining unit was established in 2001 to ensure that Djibouti could become mine-free after years of civil war throughout the 1990s, a goal that was achieved in 2003. Eighteen years later, mines remain a threat in the surrounding region.
Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Djibouti
Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
On Sept. 1, 2021, fourteen Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) vehicle mechanics from Niamey, Ouallam, Diffa and Terra, and a two-person Mobile Training Team from the Indiana National Guard concluded a two-week knowledge exchange that focused on basic automotive theory, electrical theory, and basic troubleshooting related to the MAMBA Armored Personnel Carrier.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Niger , Niger
Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
On Sept. 1, 2021, fourteen Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) vehicle mechanics from Niamey, Ouallam, Diffa and Terra, and a two-person Mobile Training Team from the Indiana National Guard concluded a two-week knowledge exchange that focused on basic automotive theory, electrical theory, and basic troubleshooting related to the MAMBA Armored Personnel Carrier.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Niger , Niger
Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
On Sept. 1, 2021, fourteen Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) vehicle mechanics from Niamey, Ouallam, Diffa and Terra, and a two-person Mobile Training Team from the Indiana National Guard concluded a two-week knowledge exchange that focused on basic automotive theory, electrical theory, and basic troubleshooting related to the MAMBA Armored Personnel Carrier.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Niger , Niger
Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics
On Sept. 1, 2021, fourteen Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) vehicle mechanics from Niamey, Ouallam, Diffa and Terra, and a two-person Mobile Training Team from the Indiana National Guard concluded a two-week knowledge exchange that focused on basic automotive theory, electrical theory, and basic troubleshooting related to the MAMBA Armored Personnel Carrier.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Niger , Niger
U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
U.S. Department of Defense leaders attended the A-29 Super Tucano induction ceremony, hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the Nigerian Air Force, here Aug. 31. The aircraft will assist the Nigerian Air Force in their fight against violent extremist organizations including the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, ABUJA, Nigeria
U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
U.S. Department of Defense leaders attended the A-29 Super Tucano induction ceremony, hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the Nigerian Air Force, here Aug. 31. The aircraft will assist the Nigerian Air Force in their fight against violent extremist organizations including the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Photo by: U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa , ABUJA, Nigeria
U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
U.S. Department of Defense leaders attended the A-29 Super Tucano induction ceremony, hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the Nigerian Air Force, here Aug. 31. The aircraft will assist the Nigerian Air Force in their fight against violent extremist organizations including the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Photo by: U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa , ABUJA, Nigeria
U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
U.S. Department of Defense leaders attended the A-29 Super Tucano induction ceremony, hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the Nigerian Air Force, here Aug. 31. The aircraft will assist the Nigerian Air Force in their fight against violent extremist organizations including the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, ABUJA, Nigeria
Hershel “Woody” Williams crew joins Brazilian Navy for inaugural Operation Guinex
Members of a Brazilian Navy visit, board, search, and seizure team return to their boat following a drill aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 22, 2021. The engagement highlights the U.S. and Brazil’s shared interest in maritime safety and freedom of commerce in the southern Atlantic.
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Norfolk, Virginia, Atlantic Ocean
Hershel “Woody” Williams crew joins Brazilian Navy for inaugural Operation Guinex
Brazilian Navy frigate Independencia (F-44) executes a maneuver on the port side of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) during maneuvering drills in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 22, 2021. 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: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Atlantic Ocean
Security cooperation in Ghana
A member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron conducts a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. The training was conducted with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa personnel deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa.
Photo by: Sgt. James Bourgeois, Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana
Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, hosted a virtual symposium with representatives from countries across Africa Aug. 16-19 for Africa Endeavor 2021. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command’s annual senior leader communication symposium focused on discussing opportunities to improve training and workforce development for armed forces’ communication capabilities.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Morocco, Rabat, Morocco
Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, hosted a virtual symposium with representatives from countries across Africa Aug. 16-19 for Africa Endeavor 2021. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command’s annual senior leader communication symposium focused on discussing opportunities to improve training and workforce development for armed forces’ communication capabilities.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Morocco, Rabat, Morocco
Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, hosted a virtual symposium with representatives from countries across Africa Aug. 16-19 for Africa Endeavor 2021. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command’s annual senior leader communication symposium focused on discussing opportunities to improve training and workforce development for armed forces’ communication capabilities.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Morocco, Rabat, Morocco
Humanitarian Aid reaches Algeria in form of field hospital to fight COVID-19
Algerian and American officials inaugurated a U.S.-donated state-of-the-art field hospital near Blida, Algeria, Aug. 11, to help the nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. The field hospital will serve Algeria’s civilian population and is equipped with a negative pressure isolation system specifically designed to treat patients with infectious diseases.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Algeria, Blida, Algeria
Humanitarian Aid reaches Algeria in form of field hospital to fight COVID-19
Algerian and American officials inaugurated a U.S.-donated state-of-the-art field hospital near Blida, Algeria, Aug. 11, to help the nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. The field hospital will serve Algeria’s civilian population and is equipped with a negative pressure isolation system specifically designed to treat patients with infectious diseases.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Algeria, Blida, Algeria
Cutlass Express 21
Members of the Seychellois Coast Guard prepare to board the Seychellois patrol boat SCGS La Vigilant (P31) during visit, board, search, and seizure training as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021 in Victoria, Seychelles, Aug. 5, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
Photo by: Yeoman 1st Class Ann Geiman, VICTORIA, Seychelles
North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
A member of the French Air Force briefs U.S. Army Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, on the capabilities the French Air Force Mirage 2000-D during an informal tour at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry, Niamey, Niger
North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) set up a communication center in Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry, Niamey, Niger
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
210807-N-LK647-0129 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) The Nigerian Navy band plays as the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) pulls into port, Aug. 7, 2021. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Lagos, Nigeria
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
210807-N-LK647-0202 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) Capt. Chad Graham, commanding officer, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, second from right, and Nigerian Navy leadership salute as the Nigerian Navy band plays the United States national anthem on the pier beside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 7, 2021. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Lagos, Nigeria
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
210807-N-LK647-0202 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) Capt. Chad Graham, commanding officer, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, left, meets with a Nigerian Navy commodore aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 7, 2021. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Lagos, Nigeria
