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AFRICOM Hosts First Visit by Spanish Joint Staff, Aims for Closer Cooperation (1) of (2)

US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

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Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (3) of (3)

Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (2) of (3)

Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (1) of (3)

AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (3) of (3)

AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (1) of (3)

AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (2) of (3)

AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (1) of (3)

Extremism: Root Causes, Drivers, and Responses (1) of (1)

Department of Defense Statement on Nov. 13 Airstrike in Libya (1) of (1)

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Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech (1) of (1)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (4) of (4)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (2) of (4)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (3) of (4)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (1) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (5) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

AFRICOM Hosts First Visit by Spanish Joint Staff, Aims for Closer Cooperation (2) of (2)

Members of the Spanish Joint Staff and U.S. Africa Command participate in a discussion at the AFRICOM Multinational Cooperation Center in Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 2, 2015.

Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM Hosts First Visit by Spanish Joint Staff, Aims for Closer Cooperation (1) of (2)

Col. Enrique Tovar, chief of plans for the Spanish Joint Operations Command, participates in a discussion at the U.S. Africa Command Multinational Cooperation Center in Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 2, 2015.

Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Stuttgart, Germany

US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

Col. Victor Kisiri, a 303rd Infantry Brigade administrative officer with Tanzanian People’s Defense Force, leads a planning session with members of U.S. Army Africa and the TPDF for the African Land Forces Summit 2016 at the East African community headquarters at Arusha, Tanzania, Dec. 1, 2015. . ALFS events bring army chiefs of staff from multiple African nations together to discuss regional and transregional topics. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Jason Welch)

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Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (3) of (3)

(From Right) Carl Giles, director of Instrumentation Training Analysis Computer Simulations and Support team, speaks with Maj. Gen. Molefi Seikano, Ground Forces Commander, Botswana Defense Force, and his party, to provide an understanding of how ITACSS benefits unit training during a U.S. Army Africa command sponsored visit to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offered Botswana leadership an opportunity to observe JMRC facilities and capabilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias)

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Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (2) of (3)

Members of the Botswana Defense Force receive instruction on detecting improvised explosive devices as part of a Counter IED brief during a U.S. Army Africa command sponsored visit to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offered Botswana leadership an opportunity to observe JMTC facilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado)

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Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (1) of (3)

U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr. greets Botswana Commander, Maj. Gen. Molefi Seikano, during a command sponsored visit to Vicenza, Italy, Nov.30 to Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offer Seikano an opportunity to observe USARAF facilities and capabilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Spc. Craig Philbrick)

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AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (3) of (3)

Group photo of Coastal Resiliency and Environmental Law Symposium, Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Lt. Col. Sueann O. Ramsey.

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AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (1) of (3)

Sandra E. Clark, deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy Dakar, provides opening remarks during the Coastal Resiliency Symposium. Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Sueann Ramsey.

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AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (2) of (3)

A group exercise led by Swathi Veeravalli, U.S. Army Geospatial Center. Photo by Jeffrey Andrews.

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AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (1) of (3)

A Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando moves up the beach during the final exercise with U.S. service members in Dakar, Senegal, Sept. 17, 2015. The Marines and Coast Guardsmen with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa spent four weeks training the COFUMACO on basic infantry tactics and small-boat operations as a part of a Maritime Security Force Assistance mission to increase interoperability with Senegal’s and strengthen the bond between the partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

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Dr. Barbara Sotirin, AFRICOM Deputy Director for Programs (J5) speaks during the opening ceremony of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative in Accra, Ghana. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

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The West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference opened with speakers from various West African, international, and U.S. agencies. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)

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His Excellency Dr. Toga Gayewea McIntosh, Vice President of the Economic Community of West African Nations, delivers a keynote address during the opening ceremony of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward Conference in Accra, Ghana. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)

Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany

Extremism: Root Causes, Drivers, and Responses (1) of (1)

Ugandan contingent of AMISOM in Baidoa, Somalia. (African Union-United Nations Information Support Team photo by Tobin Jones)

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Department of Defense Statement on Nov. 13 Airstrike in Libya (1) of (1)

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FILE PHOTO 130910-N-NU634-195 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), home-ported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darien G. Kenney/Approved for public release)

Photo by: U.S. Navy Ens. T. L. Westover, USS Gravely

Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech (1) of (1)

Nigerien Army Lieutenants Ismaila Abdou Hamza and Aboubacar Anadon and U.S. Army Capt. Dominique Louis plot targets for analysis during their basic map-reading course in Niamey, Niger, Oct. 28, 2015.

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U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (4) of (4)

A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier saws the top of a post in preparation to finish the flooring during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

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U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (2) of (4)

U.S. Marine combat engineers with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, assist Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers nail in one of the wall frames during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 19, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (3) of (4)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ditmire, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, gives a thumbs-up to a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (1) of (4)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ditmire, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, assists a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier level the base for a concrete slab during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Hisashi Nakajima introduces himself to other attendees of the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. gathered to learn about Japanese history, culture and mission to help attendees better understand their multicultural allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

Senior enlisted members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. join in a traditional Eisa dance during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Eisa is a traditional dance, unique to Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and is performed during seasonal festivals to honor and thank ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

Participants from the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course view a traditional swordsmanship demonstration at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. The Japan Self-Defense Forces hosted the second gathering of senior enlisted members to share their culture and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are honored at a patching ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. More than 150 soldiers were awarded their combat patch during the ceremony which has roots dating back to 1918. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr. with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

U.S. Marines and sailors teach Togolese and Beninese sailors combat lifesaver medical training, Nov. 3, in Lome, Togo. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Togolese and Beninese sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos teach Ghanaian Navy sailors room-clearing techniques, Oct. 22, in Sekondi, Ghana. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Ghanaian Navy sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos teach Nigerian sailors weapons handling skills and marksmanship, Oct. 22, in Sekondi, Ghana. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Nigerian sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

Angola's Fuzileiros Operaçües Especiais Marines prepare to clear buildings after disembarking a boat during room-clearing training, Oct. 7, in Lobito, Angola. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Fuzileiros Operaçües Especiais Marines as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration, regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, right, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 27, 2015. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. (Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa photo/Released)

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General David M. Rodriguez

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Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

Special Operations Command - Africa participants share ideas during the SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference held in Garmisch, Germany from November 16 – 20. The Commander’s Conference built on the lessons of the previous week when SOCAFRICA Forward commanders led regional breakout sessions to study threat groups and understand the challenges facing African militaries. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (5) of (5)

SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference attendees participate in the North and West Africa Way-Forward Brief on November 17, at Garmisch, Germany. More than 230 Special Operations Forces and Interagency partners from across Africa and Europe met over two weeks to discuss the future of SOF cooperation in Africa. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

Col. Michael Kabango, the Operation Lightning Thunder commander with the Ugandan People’s Defence Force, gives remarks during a Central Africa break out session at the Special Operations Command – Africa Commander’s Conference on Monday, November 16. Col. Kabango described challenges facing UPDF forces during the search for Joseph Kony and potential strategies for neighboring forces to work together in the coming months. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc, Special Operations Command – Africa Commander, addresses U.S. and African participants at exercise Silent Warrior 16, held from Nov. 9-13, in Garmisch, Germany. Silent Warrior 16 brought together Special Operations Forces and representatives from 19 African states to discuss cooperative strategies to combat violent extremist organizations in the region. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)