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SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
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SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
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Projects in Benin increase both healthcare capacity and ability to document births
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Projects in Benin increase both healthcare capacity and ability to document births
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Obangame Express 2021: women in arms lead the way
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Obangame Express 2021: women in arms lead the way
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Obangame Express 2021: women in arms lead the way
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U.S. Naval Forces Africa completes construction projects on Djiboutian Navy Base
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
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AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
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AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
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AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
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AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
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AFRICOM logistics team spearheads distribution Proof of Principle to support ongoing multinational operations in Africa
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Medical experts conduct virtual pandemic preparation, response event during Obangame Express
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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct operational assessment in Timbuktu, Mali
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Obangame Express 21 Exercise
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U.S. government funds COVID-19 isolation clinics across Botswana
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U.S. government funds COVID-19 isolation clinics across Botswana
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U.S. provides military training to Mozambican Marines
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PPE fr front line Malagasy health workers
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PPE fr front line Malagasy health workers
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IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
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IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
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IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
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IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
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Air advisors, Chadian Air Force team up for regional security in the Sahel
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Air advisors, Chadian Air Force team up for regional security in the Sahel
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Air advisors, Chadian Air Force team up for regional security in the Sahel
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U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners
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U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners
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IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
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SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, coordinated for the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to support joint-force G5 Sahel efforts in northern Niger. The Joint Force’s missions include combating counterterrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in the Sahel.
Photo by: SETAF-AFRICA public affairs, Vicenza, Italy
SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, coordinated for the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to support joint-force G5 Sahel efforts in northern Niger. The Joint Force’s missions include combating counterterrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in the Sahel.
Photo by: SETAF-AFRICA public affairs, Vicenza, Italy
Projects in Benin increase both healthcare capacity and ability to document births
A health clinic, with a water well hand pump on a concrete pad and a solar powered light pole seen in the foreground, is seen here in the remote village of Money, Benin. The clinic and various associated facilities comprise projects recently completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District through funding from U.S. Africa Command and coordinated closely with the U.S. State Department.
Photo by: Cosme Quenum, Benin
Projects in Benin increase both healthcare capacity and ability to document births
Humanitarian Assistance Program Coordinator Cosme Quenum, a local national with the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, turns over the keys of a newly constructed health clinic to local officials in the village of Godjekoara, Benin, at the end of January 2021. The clinic and various associated facilities also built with it comprise one of two similar clinic projects recently completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in that region of Benin through funding from U.S. Africa Command and coordinated closely with the U.S. State Department.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Benin
Obangame Express 2021: women in arms lead the way
A Ghanaian Sailor searches an outgoing car while standing watch at the Ghana, Eastern Naval Command, during Exercise Obangame Express, March 21, 2021. Obangame Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Tema, Ghana
Obangame Express 2021: women in arms lead the way
A Ghanaian Sailor assumes a watch position at the Ghana, Eastern Naval Command, during Exercise Obangame Express, March 21, 2021. Obangame Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Tema, Ghana
Obangame Express 2021: women in arms lead the way
Ghanaian Sailors stand watch at the Ghana, Eastern Naval Command during Exercise Obangame Express, March 21, 2021. Obangame Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Tema, Ghana
U.S. Naval Forces Africa completes construction projects on Djiboutian Navy Base
The project enhances the facilities used to host the annual Cutlass Express exercise and is part of a multi-year infrastructure investment partnership between U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Djiboutian Navy that will create storage, maintenance and operational facilities for the Cutlass Express exercise and the Defender patrol boats provided by the U.S. Department of State in February 2020.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti
U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
U.S. forces conduct ground warfare training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 31, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell, Somalia
U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both ground and air assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell, Somalia
U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell, Somalia
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) begin setting up camp for a joint field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 15, 2021. For the first time U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications, work with the FAD as part of their signal course finals in an integrated training exercise.
Photo by: Senior Airman Morgan Brown, Djibouti City, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with their counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling, Djibouti City, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
Capt. Abdoulaziz Ahmed, Armed Forces of Djibouti deputy signal commander, briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence Koudelka, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and U.S. Army Col. David Dailey, chief of staff, during a field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling, Djibouti City, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, plans and projects noncommissioned officer in charge, helps set up a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise with the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. The FAD’s exercise scenario took place in Arta, We’a, at FAD headquarters and with counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling, Djibouti City, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
Capt. Aabdoulaziz Ahmed, Armed Forces of Djibouti deputy signal commander, briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence Koudelka, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, U.S. Army Col. David Dailey, chief of staff, and U.S. Army Maj. Billy Boyd, communications deputy director, on the integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling, Djibouti City, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with their counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling, Djibouti City, Djibouti
AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
Distinguished visitors tour the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), in the Mediterranean Sea, March 25, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group 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 Joseph Miller, MEDITERRANEAN SEA
AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Two, left, speaks with Rear Adm. Adel Jehane, Tunisia Head of Navy, on the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), in the Mediterranean Sea, March 25, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group 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 Joseph Miller, MEDITERRANEAN SEA
AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
Sailors render honors for Mr. Abdelhak Khemiri, Tunisian Ministry of Defense Chief of Cabinet, on the flight deck as he arrives aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), in the Mediterranean Sea, March 25, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group 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 Joseph Miller, MEDITERRANEAN SEA
AFRICOM commander meets Tunisian military leaders aboard the USS Eisenhower
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, salutes Sailors on the flight deck as he arrives aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), in the Mediterranean Sea, March 25, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group 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: MC Jacob Hilgendorf, MEDITERRANEAN SEA
AFRICOM logistics team spearheads distribution Proof of Principle to support ongoing multinational operations in Africa
The mission was conducted utilizing the only multinational C-17 wing in the world. The wing is comprised of 145 personnel from twelve strategic airlift-capable nations. The framework accepts Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Services (ATARES) as well as HAW hours as payment methods for airlift.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command, Bamako, MALI
Medical experts conduct virtual pandemic preparation, response event during Obangame Express
Cmdr. Helen Cann, senior medical officer, participates in a pandemic preparation and response virtual engagement in support of Exercise Obangame Express 2021 on March 16, 2021. Obangame Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea and West African coastal regions.
Photo by: MC3 Trey Fowler, ACCRA, Ghana
U.S. Africa Command forces conduct operational assessment in Timbuktu, Mali
U.S. forces comprised of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Task Force Bayonet, and Southern European Task Force Africa civil affairs service members participate in a site assessment alongside French forces in Timbuktu, Mali, March 20, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational assessments across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia, Mali
Obangame Express 21 Exercise
Service members from the Ghanaian special forces provide cover while approaching a vessel during a boarding exercise as part of Obangame Express 2021, March 17, 2021. Obangame Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: PO1 Fred Gray, Nutekpo, Ghana
U.S. government funds COVID-19 isolation clinics across Botswana
The U.S. government, through the Department of Defense’s Office of Security Cooperation (OSC), provided P18.7 million to build COVID-19 isolation clinics across Botswana. The project includes 14 modular structures and can be utilized to provide services for 112 patients.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Botswana , Botswana
U.S. government funds COVID-19 isolation clinics across Botswana
The U.S. government, through the Department of Defense’s Office of Security Cooperation (OSC), provided P18.7 million to build COVID-19 isolation clinics across Botswana. The project includes 14 modular structures and can be utilized to provide services for 112 patients.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Botswana , Botswana
U.S. provides military training to Mozambican Marines
On March 15, the U.S. Government and the Government of Mozambique launched a two-month Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) training program. U.S. Special Operations Forces will train Mozambican marines for two months to support Mozambique’s efforts to prevent the spread of terrorism and violent extremism.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique, Mozambique
PPE fr front line Malagasy health workers
On March 11, front line health care workers in 13 areas of Madagascar hard hit by COVID-19 received welcome assistance – “head-to-toe” personal protective equipment (PPE) donated by the U.S. government to keep these critical health workers healthy and continuing their vital work of caring for their patients sick with the coronavirus.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Madagascar, Madagascar
PPE fr front line Malagasy health workers
On March 11, front line health care workers in 13 areas of Madagascar hard hit by COVID-19 received welcome assistance – “head-to-toe” personal protective equipment (PPE) donated by the U.S. government to keep these critical health workers healthy and continuing their vital work of caring for their patients sick with the coronavirus.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Madagascar, Madagascar
IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Anthony Perkins, from Austin, Texas, signals to a Royal Moroccan Navy Eurocopter AS565 Panther, as it prepares to land onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), March 4, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group is participating in Lightning Handshake, a bi-lateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) and Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).
Photo by: MC2 Kaleb Sarten, Atlantic Ocean
IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, conducts in-flight refueling with an F-5E Tiger II from the Royal Moroccan Air Force, March 4, 2021.The IKE Carrier Strike Group is participating in Lightning Handshake, a bi-lateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and the Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) and Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class James Mu, Morocco
IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
The Royal Moroccan Navy Sigma-class multi-mission frigate Tarik Ben Zayid (FMMM 613), front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) sail in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), March 3, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group is participating in Lightning Handshake, a bi-lateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and the Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) and Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaleb Sa, Atlantic Ocean
IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) sails behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), March 3, 2021. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is participating in Lightning Handshake, a bi-lateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and the Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) and Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaleb Sa, Atlantic Ocean
Air advisors, Chadian Air Force team up for regional security in the Sahel
Brig. Gen. Idriss Amine Ahmed (right), Chadian Air Force chief of staff, and Lt. Col. Emmanuel Djangbei (center), Chadian Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center director, congratulate U.S. Air Force Maj. John Harris, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron assistant director of operations, on his final flight as a U.S. Air Force pilot March 8, 2021, at Adji Kossei Air Base, N’Djamena, Chad. Harris and air advisors from the 818th MSAS conducted training to support Chadian Air Force peacekeeping and security operations in the region.
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Prestel, Chad
Air advisors, Chadian Air Force team up for regional security in the Sahel
David Gilmour, U.S. Embassy N'Djamena chargé d'affaires, presents a water salute to U.S. Air Force Maj. John Harris, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron assistant director of operations, March 8, 2021, at Adji Kossei Air Base, N’Djamena, Chad. Harris took his final flight as a U.S. Air Force pilot after instructing Chadian Air Force personnel on RC-208B Caravan basic flight maneuvering, instructorship and flight safety.
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Prestel, Chad
Air advisors, Chadian Air Force team up for regional security in the Sahel
U.S. Air Force Maj. John Harris, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron assistant director of operations, receives a certificate of achievement from David Gilmour, U.S. Embassy N'Djamena chargé d'affaires, March 8, 2021, at Adji Kossei Air Base, N’Djamena, Chad. The 818th MSAS helped develop standard operating procedures for the Chadian Air Force AC-208 Combat Caravan aircraft.
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Prestel, Chad
U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners
General Marc, commander of Barkhane Force, held a medal ceremony on Feb. 8 at the N’Djamena military base. As part of a U.S. delegation visit to Chad, the general awarded the Overseas Service Medal to four U.S. Soldiers for their participation in the operation conducted in the Sahelo Saharian area.
Photo by: ADJ Yannick MARTIN
U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners
U.S. Africa Command Director of Operations U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler and AFRICOM Director of Logistics U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones met with Sahel region leaders, partner military leaders and forces, and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Feb. 8-12. During the trip, Tyler and Jones met with African and French partners and U.S. leadership in all four countries to reaffirm the command’s ongoing mission, personnel support, and commitment in the region.
Photo by: Ministère des Armées
IKE Strike Group operates with Morocco in Lightning Handshake
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) and aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 fly over the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean, March 3, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group is participating in Lightning Handshake, a bi-lateral exercise between the U.S. and the Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) and Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF).
Photo by: Cmdr. Jared Strout, Atlantic Ocean
