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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Ivoirian, Italian Navies
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right center, conducts a tracking exercise with Ivorian Navy ships OPV C.F. Sekongo and OPV L’Emergence and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), right, in the Gulf of Guinea, Sept. 26, 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 Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is greeted by Maj. Gen. Mohamed Larbi Haouli (far right), commander, Algerian Naval Forces, during military staff talks held in Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
Photo by: PO2 Class Debra Thomas, Algiers, Algeria
USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, meets with the Commander of Algerian Naval Forces and the Director of Naval Cooperation Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
Photo by: PO2 Debra Thomas, Algiers, Algeria
USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Algeria, Algiers, Algeria
Special Operations Command Afric
Chaplain Michael Smith meets with a Burkinabe counterpart during a meeting in Burkina Faso in January of 2020.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense
At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. The Oct. 1 donation saw Defense Ministry Permanent Secretary Felix Phiri receive the PPE donation from Lt. Col. Erick Jordan, U.S. Embassy Defense Attaché.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense
At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. Before the Oct. 1 donation, U.S. Embassy Defense Attaché's Office inspects the donation with the Zambia Defense Force HIV Secretariat.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense
At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. The Oct. 1 donation included containers of chlorine as part of a PPE donation to the Defense Forces of Zambia in the fight against COVID-19.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
United States delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force
The United States' delivery of six helicopters to the Kenya Defense Force demonstrates the importance of its partnership with Kenya and its commitment to providing relevant and timely training and equipment to bolster the KDF capabilities.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO
An Italian NH 90 helicopter assigned to the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo, lands on the Martinengo during Grand African NEMO, in the Gulf of Guinea, Oct. 08. 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
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO
The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams conducts exercises with Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo, Nigerian Navy frigate NNS Thunder, patrol vessel NNS Ologbo, seaward defense boat NNS Andoni and the patrol vessel NNS Kyanwa, during Grand African NEMO, in the Gulf of Guinea, Oct. 08.
Photo by: MCSN Conner Foy, Gulf of Guinea
Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response
The 9th annual African Partnership Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) conference, designed to support efforts to collectively respond to infectious disease outbreaks in Africa, concluded at the end of the third and final virtual seminar Oct. 7.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
U.S., Senegalese naval leaders plan new Naval Infantry Symposium
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, poses with Senegalese Naval Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Oumar Wade during a visit to Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 6, 2020. Neary traveled to Senegal to discuss future opportunities for collaboration with the head of Senegal’s Navy, visit to critical locations, and meet with U.S. Embassy officials.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick, Dakar, Senegal
U.S., Senegalese naval leaders plan new Naval Infantry Symposium
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, takes a tour of the Cooperative Security Location in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 6, 2020. Neary traveled to Senegal to discuss future opportunities for collaboration with the head of Senegal’s Navy, visit to critical locations, and meet with U.S. Embassy officials.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick, Dakar, Senegal
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. 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, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. 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, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. 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, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. 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, Atlantic Ocean
AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
Djiboutian National Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) conducts a live-fire exercise in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 28. The RIB’s mission is to serve as a reactionary force to accomplish specific tasks directed by their higher command in the Djiboutian army.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dana Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, speaks with U.S. Army Capt. Michael Hoemke, Security Forces commander, at Chabelley Airfield, Sept. 28. Tyler visited East Africa to assess U.S. operations, force protection, and posture location support.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dana Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, speaks with soldiers from the Djiboutian National Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) after watching a live-fire exercise Sept. 28. The RIB’s mission is to serve as a reactionary force to accomplish specific tasks directed by their higher command in the Djiboutian army.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dana Cable, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. increases engagements with African nations
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper and Minister-Delegate for the Administration of National Defense Abdellatif Loudiyi sign a U.S.-Morocco defense cooperation road map in Rabat, Morocco, Oct. 2. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
Photo by: Lisa Ferdinando, Morocco
U.S. increases engagements with African nations
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper meets with Inspector General for the Kingdom of Morocco, Gen. Abdelfattah Louarak, at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Headquaters, Rabat, Morocco, Oct. 2. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
Photo by: Lisa Ferdinando, Morocco
U.S. increases engagements with African nations
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper lays a wreath at the Monument of the Martyr, Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 1. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
Photo by: Lisa Ferdinando, Algiers, Algeria
U.S. increases engagements with African nations
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper meets with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, at the presidential palace in Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 1. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
Photo by: Lisa Ferdinando, Algiers, Algeria
U.S. increases engagements with African nations
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper meets with Tunisian President Kais Saied, at Carthage Palace, Tunisia, Sept. 30. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
Photo by: Lisa Ferdinando, Carthage Palace, Tunisia
U.S. increases engagements with African nations
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper reviews the troops in a welcome ceremony with Tunisian Minister of Defense Ibraham Bartagi, Tunis, Tunisia, Sept. 30. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
Photo by: Lisa Ferdinando, Tunis, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command leaders meet with U.S. Coast Guard leadership
U.S. Africa Command leaders met with U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz Oct. 1 to discuss mutual efforts to enhance global safety, security, and stewardship of the maritime domain, including efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM Commander visits Tunisia to discuss security
Following his meetings with Tunisian government officials, Townsend participated in a donation ceremony of COVID-19 medical and personal protective equipment.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
AFRICOM & SOCAF leaders visit East & West partner nations
During the trip, both Young and Anderson conducted key leader engagements with African and international partner civilian and military leaders. At trip stops, leaders focused on the regional VEO threats and collective solutions to degrade these terrorist networks.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM & SOCAF leaders visit East & West partner nations
During the trip, both Young and Anderson conducted key leader engagements with African and international partner civilian and military leaders. At trip stops, leaders focused on the regional VEO threats and collective solutions to degrade these terrorist networks.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM & SOCAF leaders visit East & West partner nations
During the trip, both Young and Anderson conducted key leader engagements with African and international partner civilian and military leaders. At trip stops, leaders focused on the regional VEO threats and collective solutions to degrade these terrorist networks.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
U.S. Africa Command leaders meet with Algeria’s leadership
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Algeria
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams and the Royal Moroccan Navy's Floreal-class Frigate Mohammad V conduct training for the tracking and intercept of vessels of interest in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020.
Photo by: MCSA Conner Foy, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, conduct visit board search and seizure drills with the Royal Moroccan Navy's Floreal-class Frigate Mohammad V and the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 15, 2020.
Photo by: MCSA Conner Foy, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams and the Royal Moroccan Navy's Floreal-class Frigate Mohammad V conduct training for the tracking and intercept of vessels of interest in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020.
Photo by: MCSA Conner Foy, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, conduct visit board search and seizure drills with the Royal Moroccan Navy's Floreal-class Frigate Mohammad V and the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 15, 2020.
Photo by: MCSA Conner Foy, Atlantic Ocean
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy
Personnel aboard Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams participate in visit, board, search and seizure training with Sailors assigned to the Royal Moroccan Navy's Floreal-class Frigate Mohammad V in the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 15, 2020.
Photo by: MCSA Conner Foy, Atlantic Ocean
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SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering-VEO efforts in Africa
Maj. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF), and a panel of experts on violent extremist organizations in Africa conducted a web event, “The crossroad of competition: Countering the rise of violent extremists and revisionist powers in Africa,” moderated by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Sept. 9.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
