https://www.africom.mil/syndication-feed/atom/images
×
AFRICOM hosts open house for new Joint Operations Center (1) of (3)
Ribbon cutting – (l-r) AFRICOM’s Director of Operations (J3), U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bryan Watson, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken, and JOC Chief, U.S. Navy Cdr. Tim Curry, cut the ribbon to an open house event for the new AFRICOM joint operations center, Feb. 5, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (2) of (2)
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, listen for the order to pull while securing equipment to a pallet Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The East Africa Response Force serves as a part of U.S. Africa Command’s crisis response capability, and is tasked with responding to emergency situations at U.S. Embassies in the East African region or in countries around the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (5) of (5)
Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces prepare for a beach landing exercise in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 11, 2016. The beach landings were a part of the multinational exercise Flintlock 2016. More than 1,700 Special Operation Forces personnel from Africa, Europe and North America participated in Flintlock 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk/Released)
Photo by: Spc. David M. Shefchuk
Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (4) of (5)
Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces ride in Zodiac boats during beach landing training in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 11, 2016. The Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces were training with the Netherlands and U.S. Special Operations Forces as a part of Flintlock 2016. Flintlock is an African-led military exercise focused on security, counter-terrorism and military humanitarian support to outlying areas. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk/Released)
Photo by: Spc. David M. Shefchuk
Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (3) of (5)
Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces prepare for a beach landing exercise in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 11, 2016. Flintlock is an annual Africa-led Special Operations Forces exercise focused on security, counter-terrorism and humanitarian support to outlying areas. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk/Released)
Photo by: Spc. David M. Shefchuk
Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (2) of (5)
Senegalese Special Operations Forces conduct a beach landing exercise during Flintlock 2016 in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 12, 2016. Riverine type operations are important in Military Zone 2 in Saint Louis because the region has 700 kilometers of coastline. The riverine operation was a culmination exercise after a weeklong training with Netherlands and U.S. Special Operation Forces. Flintlock 2016 is designed to enhance interoperatibility among all participating nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk)
Photo by: Spc. David M. Shefchuk
Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (1) of (5)
A Senegalese Special Operations Forces Soldier waits for hand signals while in a Zodiac boat in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 12, 2016. The Senegalese hosted Flintlock for the third time this year. More than 1,700 Soldiers from over 30 nations participated in this year's exercise aimed at strengthening Special Operations Forces bonds between participating nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk/Released)
Photo by: Spc. David M. Shefchuk
U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (6) of (6)
Representatives from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Army civil affairs battalion and information operations office sign a guest book at the Rwanda Peace Academy Feb. 4, 2016, in Musanze, Rwanda. Rwanda is one of the largest contributors of forces to peacekeeping operations in East Africa. The Ministry of Defence's impact continues to expand as the Rwanda Peace Academy takes on a larger role as an international training, research and education center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson
U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (4) of (6)
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Shepard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Information officer, listens as Rwanda Defense Force Army Capt. Edouard Turatsinze, Ministry of Defense Public Relations and Communications officer, discusses a topic Feb. 2, 2016, at RDF headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. CIMIC officers have many of the same roles and responsibilities as U.S. Army civil affairs personnel. Army civil affairs specialists are responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson
U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (5) of (6)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Gordon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa civil affairs specialist, discusses civil affairs pre-deployment training tasks Feb. 3, 2016, at Rwanda Defence Force headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. Rwandan CIMIC officers have many of the same roles and responsibilities as U.S. Army civil affairs. Army civil affairs specialists are responsible for researching civil environments, acting as liaisons between civil components of an operational environment, and conducting security force assistance, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson
U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (3) of (6)
U.S. Army Sgt. Nathaniel Mitcavish, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Civil Affairs specialist, discusses essential tasks for Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) officers Feb. 3, 2016, at Rwanda Defense Force headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. During the engagement, U.S. Army civil affairs and Rwanda Defense Force CIMIC personnel discussed similarities and differences between the organizations. The RDF plans to use the knowledge gained during the event to address training and organizational needs for their forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson
U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (2) of (6)
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Shepard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Information officer, listens as Rwanda Defense Force Army Capt. Edouard Turatsinze, Ministry of Defense Public Relations and Communications officer, discusses a topic Feb. 2, 2016, at RDF headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. The interaction between CJTF-HOA and RDF personnel was the first of four phases in plan to increase interoperability between CJTF-HOA, RDF and Rwanda Peace Academy, supporting regional training efforts for peacekeeping operations and enabling the impact of those partners to grow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson
U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (1) of (6)
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Shepard, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Information officer, discusses civil military operations and the roles of Public Affairs and Public Information Officers, Feb. 2, 2016, at RDF headquarters, Kigali, Rwanda. During the engagement, U.S. Army civil affairs and Rwanda Defense Force Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) discussed similarities and differences between the organizations. The RDF will use the knowledge gained during the event to address training and organizational needs for their forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson
AFRICOM Participates in D.C. Panel on Climate Change and Security (1) of (1)
Swathi Veeravalli, Geospatial Research Laboratory, Jeff Andrews, chief of AFRICOM Environmental Security, Rene Nijenhuis, Joint United Nations Environment Program/Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Carl Bruch, Environmental Law Institute. Photo courtesy of Wilson Center.
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (1) of (12)
Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, is greeted by Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command as he arrives for a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship. Gen. Olonisakin and several of his most senior officers engaged in topics on counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics, and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (12) of (12)
Gift exchange: Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria chief of defence staff (right) presents a gift of appreciation to Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command. AFRICOM hosted a two-day meeting that brought together AFRICOM component commanders and several senior members of the Nigerian military. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 10, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (11) of (12)
Gift exchange: Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command (left), presents a gift of appreciation to Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria chief of defence staff. AFRICOM hosted a two-day meeting that brought together AFRICOM component commanders and several senior members of the Nigerian military. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 10, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (10) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command (left) meets with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin Nigeria chief of defence staff (second from left) and several of his senior military leaders during an office call. AFRICOM hosted a two-day meeting that brought together the component commanders and several senior members of the Nigerian military. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 10, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (9) of (12)
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin (right) and the Commander, U.S. Africa Command, Gen. David Rodriguez, pose for a photo. AFRICOM hosted a two-day meeting that brought together the component commanders and several senior members of the Nigerian military. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (8) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command (5th from left) and Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria chief of defence staff (6th from right) pose with select senior staff from AFRICOM and the Nigerian military. The Nigerians were invited to participate in a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (6) of (12)
Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria chief of defence staff, listens as Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command delivers opening remarks for a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (5) of (12)
Air Commodore Aminu Yakubu, Nigeria defence attaché is greeted by Maj. Gen. Bryan Watson, AFRICOM director of operations. The two were participants in a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers and AFRICOM staff and component commanders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (4) of (12)
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) visits AFRICOM: Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command welcomes Maj. Gen. Darryl Williams, Commander, U.S. Army Africa to a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (3) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command delivers opening remarks for a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (2) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command greets senior Nigerian officers as they arrive for a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (7) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command delivers opening remarks for a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (13) of (13)
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin met with AFRICOM senior leaders to discuss strategies for combatting extremists.
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (4) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. Gorenc visited several facilities, spoke and ate with Airmen, and hosted an All Call for all Air Force personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (3) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, takes questions from Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. In addition to exuding pride for the people with whom he serves, Gorenc covered key topics and clarified some changes to the Air Force and its operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (2) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to Airmen during an Air Force All Call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2016. He explained the budget concern, performance feedback reform, current technology and the way ahead for all of these. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (1) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Airmen at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. His goals were to see how the mission is going, solicit feedback on future plans, and learn more about the Airmen accomplishing the mission here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (5) of (5)
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, inspects troops with his Senegalese counterpart Senegalese Brig. Gen. Amadou Kane in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. More than 1,700 participants from over 30 nations spanning from Africa, Europe and North America took part the annual Flintlock exercise. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (3) of (5)
James P. Zumwalt, ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea Bissau, gives his remarks during the opening ceremony for Flintlock 2016 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. The exercise enhances interoperatability between partnered nations combating regional threats. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (2) of (5)
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, oversees the transfer of the Flintlock flag from Chad to Senegal in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. Chad hosted Flintlock 2015, the passing of the flag symbolizes the transfer of host nation responsibilities. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros, Stuttgart, Germany
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (1) of (5)
Soldiers from multiple nations participate in the opening ceremony for Flintlock 16 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. Flintlock is an annual African-led, Special Operations Forces exercise that began in 2005, focused on security, counter-terrorism and military humanitarian support to outlying areas. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros
African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (2) of (2)
160204-N-WV703-025 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) A member of the Ghanaian Navy and a U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment member discuss boarding procedure while on a fishing vessel that was boarded during combined joint boarding operations Feb. 04, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)
Photo by: MC3 Amy M. Ressler
African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (1) of (2)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) – Members of the Ghanaian Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment board a fishing vessel during combined joint boarding operations Feb. 04, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)
Photo by: MC3 Amy M. Ressler
U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (2) of (2)
South Africa National Defense Force's (SANDF) Col. Mnyalaza Tobias Masuku, chief of staff, SANDF chaplain general division (right) talks with a U.S. Soldier as they await simulated casualties during a mass casualty operation as part of Allied Spirit IV at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Salli Curchin
U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (1) of (2)
Multinational chaplains from the South African National Defense Force, U.S. Africa Command, 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command and 2nd Cavalry Regiment listen to after-action notes from a Joint Multinational Readiness Center's observer, coach, trainer during Allied Spirit IV at 7th Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 24, 2016.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Salli Curchin
United States Africa Command Image
Flintlock 2016
Photo by: , Stuttgart, Germany
