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USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali Coast
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USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali Coast
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USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali Coast
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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab
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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab
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AFRICOM commander travels to East Africa
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AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian Foreign Minister
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities
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AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference
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AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
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Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
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Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
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Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
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Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
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Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
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U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region
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U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region
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US, Moroccan Generals launch planning for African Lion 21
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U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
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U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
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U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
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Final installment of donated medical equipment reaches Namibia, Botswana
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Final installment of donated medical equipment reaches Namibia, Botswana
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Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Djiboutian Bataillon d'intervention rapide conduct joint training
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U.S., Democratic Republic of the Congo relaunch military cooperation
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Maneuvering Exercise, UAV Demonstration with Nigerian Navy
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Ghanaian, Italian Navies
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USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali Coast
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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (Reinforced) 164, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, flagship of the Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 15th MEU conduct operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to reposition U.S. DOD forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces.
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh, Indian Ocean
USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali Coast
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, consisting of USS Makin Island (LHD8), USS Somerset (LPD 25), USS San Diego (LPD 22), and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit; and USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conduct maritime operations off the coast of Mogadishu, Somalia in support of Operation Octave Quartz (OOQ). The OOQ mission is to reposition U.S. Department of Defense personnel from Somalia to other locations in East Africa.
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael J. Lieberknecht, Indian Ocean
USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali Coast
201218-M-UY835-1052 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The F-35Bs provide close air support to Operation OCTAVE QUARTZ. The mission of OOQ is to reposition U.S. DOD forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces.
Photo by: Cpl. Patrick Crosley, Indian Ocean
Humanitarian Aid
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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defense Forces Sergeant Major, invited Thresher to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs – a course implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March, when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Pate, Kenya
NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defense Forces Sergeant Major, invited Thresher to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs – a course implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March, when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Pate, Kenya
AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
Photo credit: Kenya Defence Forces
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Nairobi, Kenya
AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
Photo Credit: Kenya Defence Force
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Nairobi, Kenya
AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
Photo credit: State House Kenya
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Nairobi, Kenya
U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab
This video shows a precision air strike on the location of a known al-Shabaab explosives network leader near Jilib around 1 p.m. local time, Dec. 10, 2020. Initial assessments show the operation killed 8 and wounded 2 terrorists.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Somalia
U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab
Muuqaalkaan/fiidiyoowgaan waxaa uu ku saabsanayahay duqeeyn lala beeganayo meel lagu ogyahay madaxa al-Shabaab uqaabilsan walxaha qarxa oo u dhow Jilib qiyaastii saacadu markay tahay 1 p.m. sagaalka subaxnimo Dec. 10, 2020.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Somalia
AFRICOM commander travels to East Africa
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller greets U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, upon his arrival at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Nov. 26. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Djibouti, DJIBOUTI
AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian Foreign Minister
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command meets with
Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Nov. 26.
During the visit, the leaders discussed security in Djibouti, the region, and their dedication to working together on the mutual goals of regional
stability, security, and prosperity. The visit highlighted the strong partnership and ways Djibouti and the United States continue to work
together to ensure security for the region.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Djibouti, DJIBOUTI
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities
201123-N-AO868-1211 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2020) The Tunisian Navy ship OPV Sophonisbe (P613) pulls alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), not pictured, during a replenishment-at-sea exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 23, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Tunisia
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities
201123-N-AO868-1209 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2020) The Tunisian Navy ship OPV Sophonisbe (P613) pulls alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) during a replenishment-at-sea exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 23, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Tunisia
New imageUSS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities
201123-N-AO868-1209 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2020) The Tunisian Navy ship OPV Sophonisbe (P613) pulls alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), not pictured, during a replenishment-at-sea exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 23, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Tunisia
AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference
U.S. Africa Command’s office of the legal counsel’s legal engagements division held the first in a series of 11 virtual conferences with legal advisors from African partner nations.
The conference series are being held virtually in response to COVID-related travel restrictions, but will likely continue after the pandemic.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police
U.S. Africa Command donated a 40-bed, negative air pressure mobile field hospital to the Kenya Border Police, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to Kenya and continued support for partner nations in the fight against COVID-19.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
The field hospital was donated to the South African Ministry of Health through U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian Assistance funds and erected in Maheking, in South Africa's Northwest Province. (U.S. Embassy photo)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Maheking, South Africa
Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
The interior ward of the field hospital donated to the South African Ministry of Health through U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian Assistance funds and erected in Maheking, in South Africa's Northwest Province. (U.S. Embassy photo)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Maheking, South Africa
Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
The interior ward of the field hospital donated to the South African Minitry of Health by through U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian Assistance program and erected in Maheking, in South Africa's Northwest Province. (U.S. Embassy photo)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Maheking, South Africa
Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
Air Force Lt. Col. Darrick Mosley (3rd from left), the chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in South Africa, is joined by Dr. Norman Masilo Mabote (2nd from left), the acting senior clinical manager of Mahikeng Provincial Hospital, and Dr. Jody Mbuilu (left), head of emergency and family medicine and coordinator of COVID-19 treatment at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital, along with other staff members as the field hospital donated through U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian Assistance program goes online. (U.S. Embassy photo.)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Maheking, South Africa
Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response
The field hospital was donated to the South African Ministry of Health through U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian Assistance funds and erected in Maheking, in South Africa's Northwest Province. (U.S. Embassy photo)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Maheking, South Africa
U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region
On November 9, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan officially presented a skills-based Disaster Management Curriculum to Major General Francis Ofori, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC). The curriculum was produced by United States Africa Command in partnership with KAIPTC.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Ghana, Accra, Ghana
U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region
On November 9, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan officially presented a skills-based Disaster Management Curriculum to Major General Francis Ofori, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC).
U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan, Hon. Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh, Director-General of NADMO (3rd from right) Dr. Evans Dzikum, Chief Director, Ministry of Defense (3rd from left) with staff of the U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation and staff of the KAIPTC.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Ghana, Accra, Ghana
US, Moroccan Generals launch planning for African Lion 21
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force commanding general and U.S. Army Europe-Africa deputy commanding general, met with Moroccan Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone commander. Both agreed that the African Lion exercise, scheduled for June, represents a chance to show the continued strong strategic partnership between the United States and Morocco, even as both countries face the COVID-19.
Photo by: Southern European Task Force Public Affairs, AGADIR, Morocco
U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade board a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Judicious Activation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 9, 2020. The exercise tested the no-notice deployment capability of U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Southern European Task Force, from Vicenza, Italy, and Marine Corps and Air Force aviation elements from Spain and Germany, respectively.
Photo by: Spc. Meleesa Gutierrez, Italy
U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade board a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Judicious Activation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 9, 2020. The exercise tested the no-notice deployment capability of U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Southern European Task Force, from Vicenza, Italy, and Marine Corps and Air Force aviation elements from Spain and Germany respectively.
Photo by: Spc. Meleesa Gutierrez, Italy
U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 conduct an aerial refueling of a V-22 Osprey during Exercise Judicious Activation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 8, 2020. The exercise tested the no-notice deployment capability of U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Southern European Task Force, from Vicenza, Italy, and Marine Corps and Air Force aviation elements from Spain and Germany respectively.
Photo by: Spc. Meleesa Gutierrez, Italy
U.S. Army, Marine forces conduct response exercise in N. Africa
Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade board a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Judicious Activation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Nov. 9, 2020. The exercise tested the no-notice deployment capability of U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, made up of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Southern European Task Force, from Vicenza, Italy, and Marine Corps and Air Force aviation elements from Spain and Germany respectively.
Photo by: Spc. Meleesa Gutierrez, Italy
Final installment of donated medical equipment reaches Namibia, Botswana
Army Lt. Col. Robert Hammack, the Office of Security Cooperation chief at the U.S. Embassy in Botswana, loads medical equipment being donated by the United States at the border crossing between Botswana and South Africa on Sept. 23, 2020.
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Botswana
Final installment of donated medical equipment reaches Namibia, Botswana
U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, Craig Cloud ( second from right) poses with Peggy Surame, Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry ( second from left) and Assistant Minister of Presidential Affairs Dumizweni Mthimkhula (center) during an official ceremony to mark the handover of medical equipment from the United States to Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana, on August 27, 2020. Also pictured are U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ravi Balaram and Lt. Col. Robert Hammack. The most recent transfer of medical equipment from the U.S. to Botswana took place on Sept. 23.
Photo by: Douglas Seremane, Gaborone, Botswana
Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Djiboutian Bataillon d'intervention rapide conduct joint training
The advanced infantry battalion's primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable, Djibouti
U.S., Democratic Republic of the Congo relaunch military cooperation
Ambassador Mike Hammer, U.S. ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and DRC Minister of Defence Crispin Atama Tabe, sign a memorandum of understanding Oct. 28, 2020, to relaunch military cooperation between the two countries.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Maneuvering Exercise, UAV Demonstration with Nigerian Navy
Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, right, conducts maneuvers during a maneuvering exercise with Nigerian Navy ships NNS Prosperity, center, and NNS Okpabana in the Gulf of Guinea, Sept. 30, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.
Photo by: Sgt Megan Roses, Gulf of Guinea
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Ghanaian, Italian Navies
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 takes off from the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams during a tracking exercise between Hershel “Woody” Williams, the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo, and the Ghana Navy Snake-class patrol vessel Ehwor in the Gulf of Guinea, Sept. 28, 2020. Also pictured is an Italian NH 90 helicopter assigned to Federico Martinengo. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.
Photo by: MCSN Conner Foy, GULF OF GUINEA
