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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
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Soldiers share best medical practices with Djiboutian caretakers
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
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AFRICOM Year in Review 2016
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Year in Review - AFRICOM’s top stories in 2016
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U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
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U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
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U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
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U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
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AFRICOM hosts media delegation
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Basic Intel Course conducted for female African military partners
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Unique training program builds skills of female military intel personnel
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Unique training program builds skills of female military intel personnel
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Unique training program builds skills of female military intel personnel
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AFRICOM develops new tool to measure progress of Women, Peace, and Security
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Tropical Medicine Course conducted at Camp Lemonnier
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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
Somali National Army Chief of Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammed Adan Ahmed, right, and Chief of Staff Col. Ahmed Mohammed, left, converse with African Union Mission in Somalia Col. Ali Noor during the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 12, 2017. The symposium is part of an ongoing international effort to aid security conditions throughout Somalia by fostering the growth and revitalization of the national military defense force, which disbanded following the collapse of the country’s central government in 1991. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman
Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
Leaders of the Somali National Army meet with international military and civilian officials to discuss the future of Somalia’s security at the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. More than 60 participants attended the two-day event, including representatives from Denmark, Germany, Italy, Somalia, Turkey, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Also in attendance, were representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union Training Mission, and the African Union Mission in Somalia. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Paul Gorman
Soldiers share best medical practices with Djiboutian caretakers
Sgt. Sarah DeArcy, a civil affairs team medic with C/Co 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, coaches SOS Village d’ Enfants inTadjoura caretakers on how to perform the abdominal thrust technique during a first aid discussion group on Jan. 3, 2017. The discussion group covered various medical topics and gave Djiboutians the opportunity to receive hands on training.
(US Army Photo By: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams C Co/411th Civil Affairs Battalion/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Gregory Williams
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct and monitor range operations during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Coordination with participating assets ensures safety and provides situational updates of events on the range. Marines from the 11th MEU are temporarily training in the area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy) (Image edited for operational security)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hike a hillside while light armored vehicles traverse the range during events of exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows the MEU to get off ship and conduct combat sustainment training to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), focus downrange during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The unknown distance course was part of bilateral training with the 3rd Infantry French Marines Sniper Platoon. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps light armored vehicles, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), traverse the range during events of exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows the MEU to get off ship and conduct combat sustainment training to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with the11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, wait to for a helo-borne raid on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), communicate with players on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. On the ground, ANGLICO is tasked to communicate and coordinate with air or naval gunfire assets, as well as provide situational updates of target sites during their bombardment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joshua Gray, Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches the range through a scope at an unknown distance course during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, Arta Plage, Djibouti. The range practice was part of bilateral training with the 3rd Infantry French Marines Sniper Platoon. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joshua Gray, Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with the 3rd Infantry French Marines’ Sniper Platoon during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The Marines participated in an unknown distance course as a part of bilateral training with the French. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait to communicate with players during a helo-borne raid on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
French Marine Capt. A, 6th Support Company commander, and U.S. Marine Corps members with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discuss the events to occur on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen, Weapons Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe M721 illumination rounds fired from a M224 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar System during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Once the M721 round is ignited, it produces visible light for situations like night operations or day and nighttime signaling. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
A UH-1Y Huey helicopter flies over the range after a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen, Weapons Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire a white phosphorous M722A1 round from a M224 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar System during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The M722A1 rounds, weighing just under four pounds, can be used for spotting or marking a target area with a smoke cloud. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with the11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, watch an UH-1Y Huey helicopter fly over after a helo-borne raid on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
U.S. Marine Corps members with the11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, watch a Super Cobra attack helicopter fly over after a helo-borne raid on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
A UH-1Y Huey helicopter flies over the range after a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
AFRICOM Year in Review 2016
160204-F-IJ878-092 DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (Feb. 4, 2016) Maritime forces of Djibouti prepare to board a patrol boat during a training scenario as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2016. Cutlass Express is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored multinational maritime exercise designed to increase maritime safety and security in the waters off East Africa, western Indian Ocean island nations, and in the Gulf of Aden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Barry Loo/Released)
Year in Review - AFRICOM’s top stories in 2016
160204-F-IJ878-092
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (Feb. 4, 2016) Maritime forces of Djibouti prepare to board a patrol boat during a training scenario as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2016. Cutlass Express is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored multinational maritime exercise designed to increase maritime safety and security in the waters off East Africa, western Indian Ocean island nations, and in the Gulf of Aden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Barry Loo/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
Nigerien Armed Forces recruits learn and work on sight picture during a marksmanship block of instruction, while an instructor makes corrections on body position and the proper way to hold the weapon. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)
Photo taken by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
Nigerien Armed Forces recruits learn and work on sight picture during a marksmanship block of instruction, while an instructor makes corrections on body position and the proper way to hold the weapon. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
Sgt. 1st Class Sean Carey shows a Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) Instructor what he knows about the assembly and disassembly of the AK-47, the primary individual weapon for the units of the Nigerien Army. Other weapon systems the recruits learn about are the HKG3 and the PKM machine gun. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training
Nigerien Armed Forces recruits learn and work on sight picture during a marksmanship block of instruction, while an instructor makes corrections on body position and the proper way to hold the weapon. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
Col. Daniel Bilko, (left), AFRICOM's Chief of Nat. Guard Integration and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Peter Panos, Command Chief Warrant Officers of the Army National Guard, were among AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends who celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
AFRICOM's Col. Daniel Bilko, Chief, Nat. Guard Integration, and Maj. Gen Barre Seguin, Dir., Plans and Strategy, were among AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends who celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, (left) AFRICOM Special Assist. to the Cdr. and Brig. Gen. Sonny Hurtado, EUCOM Dep. Dir. for Plans, Policy and Strategy, pose with "The First Muster." AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Holt, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, (pictured) Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
Oldest, Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, (left) and youngest, Staff Sgt. Brian Powers, Guardsmen cut the cake. AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Holt, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, Special Assist. to the Cdr., U.S. Africa Command, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
Image of "The First Muster." AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM hosts media delegation
Saley Moustapha Hassane, director of Labari TV & Radio News (left) shakes hands with U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken, deputy to the commander for military operations at U.S. Africa Command. A media delegation of journalists from Cameroon and Niger were hosted by AFRICOM Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2016, at the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. The event provided an opportunity for journalists and reporters from the continent to learn about the command's mission, role and programs. The week concluded with the journalists having the opportunity to interview both Franken, and U.S. Amb. Alexander Laskaris, AFRICOM's deputy for civil-military engagement. (U.S. Africa Command photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones
Basic Intel Course conducted for female African military partners
Women graduates of AFRICOM sponsored intel training class gather for a group photo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Nov. 18, 2016. (Photo by James Gentille, U.S. Air Forces Europe-Africa/Released)
Unique training program builds skills of female military intel personnel
Burkina Faso and AFRICOM co-host Basic Intel Course
Photo by: Jacqueline Pinkham
Unique training program builds skills of female military intel personnel
Burkina Faso and AFRICOM co-host Basic Intel Course
Photo by: Jacqueline Pinkham
Unique training program builds skills of female military intel personnel
Burkina Faso and AFRICOM co-host Basic Intel Course
Photo by: Jacqueline Pinkham
AFRICOM develops new tool to measure progress of Women, Peace, and Security
Burkina Faso and AFRICOM co-host Basic Intel Course
Photo by: Brenda Law and Cori Fleser, Stuttgart, Germany
Tropical Medicine Course conducted at Camp Lemonnier
CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI- Lt. Cmdr. Nehkonti Adams, Doctor, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, details how traditional medicine interacts with modern medicine in the cultures of developing nations during the Tropical Military Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, 15 Nov. 2016. The Tropical Medical course supports the operational needs of AFRICOM and the Special Operations Command and is a requirement for all medical professionals deploying to provide health care on the African continent. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot/Released)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot
