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Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
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Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
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Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
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Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
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U.S. Forces work alongside African military members
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U.S. Forces work alongside African military members
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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams
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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries
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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries
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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan
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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan
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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan
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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries
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Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability
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Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability
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AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa
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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
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AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa
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Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
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Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa
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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa
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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe
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Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound
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Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
Scott McWhorter, center, coordinates logistics Jan. 20, 2021, for U.S. and Moroccan forces participating in African Lion 21. McWhorter, a Department of Army civilian, has dozens of exercises and training activities in Africa as part of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, G7 exercises team. McWhorter joined two dozen U.S. military planners in Morocco to establish plans for the African Lion 21 exercise, scheduled for June. African Lion, U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise, has increased interoperability among U.S. partners and allies since 2003. Plans for AL21 involve more than 10,000 troops from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere. The global COVID-19 pandemic curtailed the previous year's exercise. Plans for AL21 include COVID-19 mitigations and flexible options to ensure maximum participation and value for participating countries.
Photo by: Maj. Cain Claxton, Morocco
Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
Master Sgt. Joshua Heaton, Georgia Army National Guard, and Scott McWhorter, Southern European Task Force, Africa, survey a small arms firing range in Morocco Jan. 20, 2021. Heaton and McWhorter joined two dozen U.S. military planners in Morocco to establish plans for the African Lion 21 exercise, scheduled for June. African Lion, U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise, has increased interoperability among U.S. partners and allies since 2003. Plans for AL21 involve more than 10,000 troops from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere. The global COVID-19 pandemic curtailed the previous year's exercise. Plans for AL21 include COVID-19 mitigations and flexible options to ensure maximum participation and value for participating countries.
Photo by: Maj. Cain Claxton, Morocco
Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
Planners for exercise African Lion 21 survey a small arms weapons range during a visit to Morocco Jan. 20, 2021. Plans for this year's iteration will involve more than 5,000 troops from the U.S., Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere.
Photo by: Maj. Cain Claxton, Morocco
Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
A Royal Morocco Armed Forces officer explains the capabilities of a firing range during a site survey for exercise African Lion 21. Plans for this year's iteration will involve more than 5,000 troops from the U.S., Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere.
Photo by: Maj. Cain Claxton, Morocco
Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise
Capt. Jonathan Paul, 173rd Brigade, explains his unit's training requirements to Moroccan military planners during a site survey in Morocco Jan. 22, 2021. Plans for this year's iteration will involve more than 5,000 troops from the U.S., Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere.
Photo by: Maj. Cain Claxton, Morocco
U.S. Forces work alongside African military members
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021.
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel, Unkown/undislosed, Somalia
U.S. Forces work alongside African military members
U.S. service members speak with Danab soldiers on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel, Unkown/undislosed, Somalia
U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the Commander for civil-military engagement, presents a gift on behalf of Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, to Defense Minister Aime Ngoy Mukena Jan. 29. The U.S. Africa Command delegation and DRC government and military officials discussed a shared commitment to enhance cooperation, partnership, and the goal of building a more peaceful and prosperous DRC.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg discusses with Sudanese military senior leadership security threats in Africa and the need to improve coordination and information sharing between regional partners and the U.S.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Sudan
U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the Commander for civil-military engagement met with high-level Congolese military and civilian leaders, including President Felix Tshisekedi, Defense Minister Aime Ngoy Mukena, Deputy Minister of Defense Sylvain Mutombo, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the DRC Gen. Célestin Mbala Munsense and DRC general officers. Topics included ongoing professionalization of the military force, rule of law, protection of human rights, military justice, accountability, and promoting security and stability, among other subjects.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC
Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the Commander for civil-military engagement and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg engage with news media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Young and Berg's engagements renewed partnerships and discussions centered on commonalities, shared values, mutual interests, and the need to strengthen regional capacity to address security challenges.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia on Jan. 29, 2021. The U.S. maintains a whole-of-government approach to supporting Somalia through diplomacy, development and defense.
Photo by: SENIOR AIRMAN HANNAH STROBEL, Unkown/undislosed, Somalia
U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries
U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Embassy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and DRC leaders meet to discuss importance of professional and accountable military forces, the impact of armed terrorist groups and areas for cooperation and support Jan. 28, 2021. “Civilians, Soldiers, and countries need to be connected and work together to bring peace and prosperity to the DRC and region,” said Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, during the meeting with DRC Deputy Minister of Defense Sylvain Mutombo (second from left), Gen. Celestin Mbala (far left) and Rear Adm. Heidi Berg (right), director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries
U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Embassy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and DRC leaders meet to discuss importance of professional and accountable military forces, the impact of armed terrorist groups and areas for cooperation and support Jan. 28, 2021. “Civilians, Soldiers, and countries need to be connected and work together to bring peace and prosperity to the DRC and region,” said Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, during the meeting with DRC Deputy Minister of Defense Sylvain Mutombo (left).
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, meets senior Sudanese officials of Sudan during a series of meetings the week of Jan. 25, 2021. “This week is a significant moment in the resumption of a relationship between our two countries, a relationship based on trust and a mutual commitment to ensuring peace and prosperity in Eastern Africa,” said Berg.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Sudan
U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, meets senior Sudanese officials of Sudan during a series of meetings the week of Jan. 25, 2021. “This week is a significant moment in the resumption of a relationship between our two countries, a relationship based on trust and a mutual commitment to ensuring peace and prosperity in Eastern Africa,” said Berg.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Sudan
U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, meets Maj. Gen. Osman Siraj, commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces Fitness and Sports Directorate, before a series of meetings the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Siraj was the senior Sudanese defense official as part of the meetings, which included Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Andrew Young, to discuss shared objectives including security and stability in East Africa.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Sudan
U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries
Ambassador Andrew Young, Rear Admiral Heidi Berg and a U.S. Africa Command delegation met with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi and his DRC delegation Jan. 28.
Photo by: Mr. Christophe Beyeye, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability
Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for Civil-Military Engagement, meets with Maj. Gen. Yassin Ibrahim Yassin during a series of meetings with key military and government officials the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Young and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, conducted the trip following Sudan’s historic peace agreement signed on Oct. 3, 2020, to pursue new opportunities for U.S.-Sudanese partnership.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Sudan
Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability
Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for Civil-Military Engagement, is greeted upon arrival in Sudan for a series of meetings with key military and government officials the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Young and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, conducted the trip following Sudan’s historic peace agreement signed on Oct. 3, 2020, to pursue new opportunities for U.S.-Sudanese partnership.
Photo by: Col. Christopher Karns, Sudan
AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a five-day visit to East Africa in mid-January 2021, which included stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Indian Ocean
AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a tour of the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.
Photo by: MC2 Michael J. Lieberknecht, Indian Ocean
AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, inspects an F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a tour of the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.
Photo by: MC2 Michael J. Lieberknecht, Indian Ocean
AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during an award ceremony on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.
Photo by: Sgt. Sarah Stegall, Indian Ocean
AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during an award ceremony on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.
Photo by: Sgt. Sarah Stegall, Indian Ocean
AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a five-day visit to East Africa in mid-January 2021, which included stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia. Townsend was accompanied by the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, whose participation on the trip emphasized the need for professional, well trained enlisted corps for partner forces, recognized U.S. forces and spoke with Somali military leadership about training possibilities.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Camp Simba, Kenya
Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, and Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, attend a ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery, Tunisia, Jan. 6, 2021. Harrigian visited various locations in North Africa to reaffirm the U.S. military's commitment to the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Tunisia, Tunisia
Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, and Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, attend a ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery, Tunisia, Jan. 6, 2021. Harrigian visited various locations in North Africa to reaffirm the U.S. military's commitment to the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Tunisia, Tunisia
USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
210115-N-BM428-0260 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Lt. Mikaela Robbins determines the course of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) with Lt. j.g. Brian Callahan on the bridge of the ship during Exercise Atlas Handshake while in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor, Atlantic Ocean
Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa
Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, congratulates a service member during an award ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2021. Thresher was part of a five-day visit to East Africa with U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. During the trip, Thresher recognized U.S. forces and spoke with partner military leadership about training possibilities.
Photo by: Sgt. Brandon Julson
Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to a group of service members during an award ceremony at an airfield in East Africa, Jan 15, 2021. Townsend traveled to East Africa to review future posturing of U.S. forces with key leaders in support of Operation Octave Quartz in preparation for the next phase of operations in East Africa.
Photo by: Sgt. Brandon Julson
USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
210115-N-BM428-0366 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Rounds fired from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter’s (DDG 78) Mark 45 5-inch gun make impact on the Aourioura Ordnance Range near Tan Tan, off the coast of Morocco, during a live-fire exercise portion of Exercise Atlas Handshake, Jan 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor, Atlantic Ocean
USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
210115-N-BM428-0366 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Rounds fired from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter’s (DDG 78) Mark 45 5-inch gun make impact on the Aourioura Ordnance Range near Tan Tan, off the coast of Morocco, during a live-fire exercise portion of Exercise Atlas Handshake, Jan 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor, Atlantic Ocean
AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.
AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe
Maj. Gen. Langley reviews documents about U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa before assuming command, Nov. 3, 2020. “MARFOREUR/AF is a varsity team and I’m excited to lead some of the most professional Marines in the Corps,” Maj. Gen. Langley said. “Together we will continue to assure our Allies and partners, deter our enemies, and maintain the high standards expected of us as Marines and Sailors in the finest fighting institution in the world.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robin Lewis)
Photo by: Cpl. Robin Lewis, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, escorts U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, Jan. 4, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Harrigian arrived at CLDJ as part of a battlefield circulation to East Africa.
Photo by: Senior Airman Kristin Savage, Djibouti
Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound
Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.
Photo by: Joint Task Force-Quartz, Somalia
Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound
Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.
Photo by: Joint Task Force-Quartz, Somalia
