United States Africa Command

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley and Sergeant Major Michael Woods visit Chad on January 9-10, 2024

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U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley and Sergeant Major Michael Woods visit Chad on January 9-10, 2024

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Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Chad

USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and Space Force activate U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Africa as new service component command

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives U.S. Space Force Col. Max E. Lantz, U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa commander, command of SPACEFOREUR-AF at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. The activation of SPACEFOREUR-AF provides the ability to rapidly bolster theater space capabilities to further support security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Ramstein Air Base, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and Space Force activate U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Africa as new service component command

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives U.S. Space Force Col. Max E. Lantz, U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa commander, command of SPACEFOREUR-AF at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. The activation of SPACEFOREUR-AF provides the ability to rapidly bolster theater space capabilities to further support security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Ramstein Air Base, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

From Left, Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, shakes hands with Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, sous prefet of Damerjog, during the 2023 Partner Appreciation Day, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 8, 2023. Initially established as an expeditionary sea mission aboard the USS Mount Whitney in 2002, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa was brought ashore and established a base on Camp Lemonnier in 2003. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa speaks during Partner Appreciation Day at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 8, 2023. Shawley recognized the longstanding partnership U.S. service members at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa have with Allies, regional partners, and Djiboutians. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. and Djiboutian leadership pose for a group photo during the 2023 Partner Appreciation Day, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 8, 2023. Camp Lemonnier is the only enduring U.S. military base on the continent of Africa serving as a logistics platform providing support services, port operations, and airfield management to over 28 tenant commands and operations, including Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Partner Appreciation Day attendees tour an MV-22 Osprey on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 8, 2023. The ceremony and static displays serve as an example of multi-national partnership enabling capabilities in the Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

From Left, Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents a token of appreciation to Abdi-Chaib Nour Youssouf, sous prefet of Damerjog, alongside Capt. Suzanne Krauss, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer, during the 2023 Partner Appreciation Day, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Nov. 8, 2023. The event served as a celebration of 21 years of partnership and collaboration and the nation’s enduring commitment to the Horn of Africa. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti, Djibouti

U.S. Africa Command

Leaders and delegates from across West Africa and representatives from the United States Africa Command gather for a group photo, marking the successful completion of the pivotal 2023 West Africa Logistics Conference aimed at bolstering regional security and military cooperation.

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Photo by: Takisha Miller, Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Capt. Trey Maevers, 294th Engineer Support Company commander, sheathes his unit’s guidon during their transfer of authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18th, 2023. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to another.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Djibouti, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Capt. Trey Maevers, 294th Engineer Support Company commander, speaks at his unit’s transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18th, 2023. The 294th ESC completed 67 construction projects totalling over $10 million across the region during their time at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks at the transfer of authority ceremony between the 294th Engineer Support Company and the 1782nd ESC at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18th, 2023. The engineering company’s mission, in support of CJTF-HOA and U.S. Africa Command, aims to support regional stability and improve relationships with partner nations through a variety of construction projects coordinated throughout CJTF-HOA’s area of interest.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

1st Sgt. Michael Sarkkinen, 1782nd Engineer Support Company first sergeant, unfurls his unit’s guidon during their transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18, 2023. The 1782nd ESC arrived from South Carolina to take up the engineering mission at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Members of the 294th Engineer Support Company, the outgoing engineers, pose for a group photo after their transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Oct. 18, 2023. Over the course of their deployment, the 294th provided force protection engineering, general construction, increased capacity for life support, and engineering support to other units within the Horn of Africa.

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa

The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5), left, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rose (DDG 71), center, and the Moroccan navy Sigma class frigate Allal Ben Abdellah (615), sail in formation to kick off exercise African Lion 2021 with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 13, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command’ largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Coffer)

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Cof, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Army and Ghana Armed Forces conduct combat training during African Lion 2023

U.S. Marine Sgt. Brian Gilbert works with Soldiers from the Ghana Military Police Headquarters, as they review tactics during African Lion 2023 in Daboya, Ghana, June 9, 2023. African Lion is an annual training event between the U.S. and participating African nations intended to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships. Approximately 8,000 personnel and 18 nations will participate in African Lion 2023 from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Cowley)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. William Cowley, DABOYA, Ghana

Idaho National Guard and Moroccan tankers partner during African Lion 2023

Master Sgt. Aghzaf Abdelkrim from the 15th Regiment Royal Char and Master Sgt. Joe Carson, from the 3-116th Combined Arms Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, chat while their soldiers boresight their tanks before gunnery during African Lion at Tan Tan, Morocco June 7, 2023. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel J. Solomon)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Ariel J. Solomon, Tan Tan, Morocco

U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Demonstrate Strength of Air Domain Capabilities During African Lion 2023

U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces demonstrate the strength of their air domain capabilities with a B-1 Bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over for distinguished visitors during African Lion 2023 in Tantan, Morocco, June 16, 2023. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Pantalos)

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Photo by: Sgt. Natalie Pantalos, Tantan, Morocco

116th Public Affairs Detachment

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark McEvers, North Dakota National Guard State Partnership Program director, gives a safety brief before the exercise begins, during Lignite Coast 2022 Preparedness Exercise "Shikpon Wosomo", Accra, Ghana, June 23, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michaela Granger)

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Photo by: Sgt. Michaela Granger, Accra, Ghana

116th Public Affairs Detachment

Members of the Ghana National Fire Service decontaminate victims so the National Ambulance Service can safely interact with them during Lignite Coast 2022 Preparedness Exercise "Shikpon Wosomo", at the Tema Canoe Harbor, Ghana, June 21, 2022. The exercise was conducted in partnership with the North Dakota National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michaela Granger)

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Photo by: Sgt. Michaela Granger, Tema, Ghana

U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) sails the Adriatic Sea, Feb. 19, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV/Released)

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Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray, Adriatic Sea

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Lt. Col. Andy Miller throws a simulated hand grenade at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the 2023 competition which began on Sept. 9, 2023, and ran through Sept. 16, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, South Africa

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Guckian runs through the land obstacle course at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the 2023 competition which began on Sept. 9, 2023, and ran through Sept. 16, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, South Africa

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Quian Han, gets marksmanship advice from a South African Army Senior warrant officer the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The competition took place from September 9th through the 16th and involved rifle and pistol marksmanship, 5-mile run, grenade throwing, and a land/water obstacle course. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, South Africa

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Capt. Nick Trentarelli runs land obstacle course at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the 2023 competition which began on Sept. 9, 2023, and ran through Sept. 16, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, South Africa

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Spc. Joshua Gonzalez runs land obstacle course at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the 2023 competition which began on Sept. 9, 2023, and ran through Sept. 16, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, South Africa

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

Air Force Major General Denise Donnell, commander of the New York Air National Guard, right, presents a challenge coin to Army Staff Sgt. Keyonta Williams, a New York Army National Guard recruiter, who was competing in the South African National Defence Force Military Skills competition in Potchefstrom, South Africa on Sept. 16, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the week-long event which ran from Sept. 9 ti 16.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Keyontae Williams competes in the water obstacle course at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the 2023 competition which began on Sept. 9, 2023, and ran through Sept. 16, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Rion Cod, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Miller, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Rion Cod, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Rion Cod, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Rion Cod, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

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Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Rion Cod, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general, gives a speech during the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 class at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. Shawley emphasized to the class of over 40 U.S. service members the importance of WPS and how their expertise will be depended upon when attempting to educate commands on both the African continent and back at their home units.. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. service members from the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course stand for a group photo at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. The WPS course focuses on integrating gender perspectives across management, development, and employment within the joint forces. (Department of Defense photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Photo by: Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance , Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Col. Antionette Mulholland, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa logistics director, takes notes during a group discussion for her Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. Mulholland discussed the importance of bringing in different gender and racial perspectives in the armed forces. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. service members from the Women, Peace, and Security level 100 course engage in breakaway discussion groups at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti Sept. 26, 2023. The WPS course focuses on integrating gender perspectives across management, development, and employment within the joint forces.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller , Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, CJTF-HOA commanding general, joins a group of U.S. service members as they discuss ways to more proactively integrate WPS in their operational environment at the Sheraton Hotel, Djibouti, Sept. 26, 2023. During the class, men and women from all branches of service and backgrounds led discussions on how to make their workplace more secure and accepting of different gender perspectives. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jalen Miller)

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Photo by: Sgt. Jalen Miller, Djibouti City, Djibouti

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