United States Africa Command

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs-led Team Provides Disease Prevention Assistance in Djibouti

Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017

Planning underway for combined medical engagement in Angola with Ohio, Serbia

U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea

United Accord 2017 concludes

Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa , along with members of the French and Italian militaries, conducted the first multilateral noncombatant evacuation operation exercise and training for the Japan at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 29, 2017. Along with participating in the loading of a Japanese light armored vehicle into a C-130 Hercules aircraft, participatns were involved in breakout sessions that included convoy and force protection procedure; seld-aid and buddy care; capabilities and assest assessments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

Photo by: U.S. Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, lubes the nasopharyngeal airway during the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supply sergeant, prepares her medical supply kit for the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Navy Builder First Class Earl Doan, Camp Lemonnier facility manager specialist, simulates a patient with head trauma and symptoms of shock during the practical application assessment portion of the test to certify in the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 15, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army medics with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted training on care under fire and tactical combat care on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics, and is open to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, watches as U.S. Army Spc. Josue Mendez inserts a needle catheter to relieve tension pneumothorax on a practice model during a combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The procedure is used by medical professionals and combat lifesavers to mitigate the positive pressure in the thoracic cavity that can cause a lung to collapse. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, instructs U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, CJTF-HOA supply sergeant, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Faucette, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa transportation motor pool, on applying a combat application tourniquet during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course is intended to bridge first aid training – self and buddy care — and the medical training given to combat medics. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army Staff Sgt, Crystal Velasquez, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa senior enlisted medical advisor and course instructor, watches as U.S. Army Spc. Edlyn Maldonado, CJTF-HOA, carries U.S. Army Sgt. Marina Ovalles, CJTF-HOA supply sergeant, during combat evacuation care training as part of the combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 14, 2017. The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics. The Army medics open the course to all military branches here. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army medics with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa conducted trianing on care under fire amd tactical combat care on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The weeklong course instructed and certified nearly 15 joint-service members on how to prpare medics provide care and prepare casualties for evacuation in the absence of combat duties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

443rd Civil Affairs Bn trains others to save lives

U.S. Army Spc. Edlyn Maldonado, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, trains on applying a combat application tourniquet during combat lifesaver course held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 11, 2017. The weeklong course instructed and certified nearly 15 joint-service members on how to provide care and prepare casualties for evacuation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs-led Team Provides Disease Prevention Assistance in Djibouti

Far right, Alain Djeudi, a Caritas kitchen and food service volunteer, talks with U.S. Army Maj. Donald Dais, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team Environmental Health officer in charge, at Caritas Djibouti, a mission serving humanitarian aid and education to Djiboutian children living on the streets, in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug 23, 2017. Dais led a team to educate and inform volunteers at the mission regarding safe food handling and sanitation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond/Released)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond

Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017

170822-N-QH078-0271 (Aug. 22, 2017) – Women serving in the militaries of various U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) African partner nations pose for a photo during the AFRICOM sponsored senior leader symposium Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) in Lilongwe, Malawi. AE17 is an annual senior leader and communications symposium and technology expo designed to develop standardized, multinational communications practices for peacekeeping and disaster response missions mandated by the African Union and the United Nations. (Official Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique Shelton/For Release.)

Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique J. Shelton, Lilongwe, Malawi

Planning underway for combined medical engagement in Angola with Ohio, Serbia

Representatives from the Serbian and Angolan Armed Forces meet with members of the Ohio National Guard June 29, 2017, at Joint Force Headquarters-Ohio, located at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The group, which stopped for a photo in front of the National Guard minuteman statue at ONG headquarters, discussed plans for an upcoming Combined Medical Engagement set to take place in Angola later this year. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Carden)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Carden

U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

South African Army Brig. Gen. Gustav Lategan and Brig. Gen. William J.Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, places the final plaque on the pile of rocks signifying the pledge to train safely during Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and company field training exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations.

Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Alexandra Hays, Lohatla , South Africa

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, participates in a session during the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.

Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)

Photo by: U.S. Navy Mass Communications Spec. Dominique Shelton, Stuttgart, Germany

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Photo by: U.S. Navy Mass Communications Spec. Dominique Shelton, Stuttgart, Germany

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Lt. Col. Laurette Magouka, internal medicine specialist, Gabonese Army, addresses participants of the 4th conference of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance, May 31, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)

Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Dr. Charles Beadling, associate professor of military and emergency medicine, Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, addresses participants of the 4th conference of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)

Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Cynthia Akuetteh, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe, addresses participants of the fourth African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference, May 31, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)

Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Gen. Jean Raymond Nzenze, surgeon general, Gabonese Army, addresses participants of the 4th conference of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance, May 31, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)

Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Col. Malick Diene, assistant director of military health, Senegal Armed Forces and Lt. Col. Gado Mahamadou, physician, Nigerien Armed Forces, together during a capstone exercise, June 2, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, as a part of the fourth African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference, May 31-June 2, 2017, Libreville, Gabon. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

170524-N-UJ417-011 RABAT, Morocco (May 24, 2017) Marines from Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), take a break from an embassy engagement exercise with Moroccan Police to take some pictures in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat conducting an embassy training exercise to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell Ryne Rhodes Jr.

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

170525-N-UJ417-060 RABAT, Morocco (May 25, 2017) Marine Lance Corporal Samuel Shearer, second team leader, first squad in Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), forms up a column of Marines during a Non-Lethal Combatant techniques demonstration for Moroccan police in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat training with Moroccan Police during the first embassy training exercise within AFRICOM to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell Ryne Rhodes Jr.

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

170525-N-UJ417-150RABAT, Morocco (May 25, 2017) Marines from Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), learn a traditional Moroccan dance from Moroccan police during a training exercise in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat conducting an embassy engagement exercise to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell Ryne Rhodes Jr.

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

170524-N-UJ417-005 RABAT, Morocco (May 24,2017) Marine Sergeant Anthony King, first squad leader with Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), oversees Moroccan Police as they execute various Close Quarters Battle techniques in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat to train with Moroccan Police and U.S. Embassy Security during the first embassy training exercise within AFRICOM to strengthen interoperability and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell Ryne Rhodes Jr.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea

1st Class Cadet Samuel Wood, 1st Class Cadet Erin Reynolds, and 1st Class Cadet John Roddy pose for a photo during a maritime workshop in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Feb. 15, 2017.

Photo by: Lt. Cmdr. Todd Behney

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea

Brian Lisko, U.S. Africa Command Maritime Programs, Capt. Brigid Pavilonis, Chair of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Department of Humanities, 1st Class Cadet John Roddy, 1st Class Cadet Samuel Wood, 1st Class Cadet Erin Reynolds, Lt. Cmdr. Todd Behney, U.S. Africa Command Maritime Programs, and Dr. Ginger Denton, research team advisor, post for a photo during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Research Symposium March 27, 2017 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Photo by: Lt. Cmdr. Todd Behney

United Accord 2017 concludes

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division give their unit patches to Ghana Armed Forces soldiers during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas/Released)

Photo by: Spc. Victor F Perez Vargas

Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers participate in a farewell event during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas/Released)

Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

More than 6,500 U.S. service members are laid to rest or listed as missing in action at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia. U.S. Africa Command leadership and U.S. Embassy officials participated in a Memorial Day ceremony May 29, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Tunis photo by Zouhair Sfaxi/Released)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

Wreaths were laid by U.S. Africa Command leadership and U.S. Embassy officials in honor of those buried at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia during a Memorial Day ceremony May 29, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Tunis photo by Zouhair Sfaxi/Released)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

A U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia May 29, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Tunis photo by Zouhair Sfaxi/Released)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

Musicians from the Wyoming National Guard band provide ceremonial music during the Memorial Day ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia May 29, 2017. The Wyoming National Guard is partnered with the Tunisian military as part of the U.S. National Guard's State Partnership Program. (U.S. Embassy Tunis photo by Zouhair Sfaxi/Released)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

Members of a Tunisian Honor Guard participate in the Memorial Day Ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia May 29, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Tunis photo by Zouhair Sfaxi/Released)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Wadhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivers remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia May 29, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Tunis photo by Zouhair Sfaxi/Released)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM leadership participate in Memorial Day ceremony in Tunisia

The graves of US Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia, May 30, 2016. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Samantha Reho/Released)