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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
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Malawian Maritime Force JCET culmination exercise
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U.S. Army Southern European Task
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22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
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African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana
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African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana
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U.S. Army Southern European Task
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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization
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U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization
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U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
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Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
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Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance
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Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance
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Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance
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Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
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Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
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Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
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Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
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U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2022 set to begin in Tunisia
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
Civilian and military leaders from U.S. Africa Command, France, Luxembourg and Spain gathered at the Albacete Air Base in Spain on June 14, 2022, to formalize their support of a technology demonstration of the pilotless, carbon-neutral airframe Skydweller.
Photo by: David Suarez Fernandez, Albacete Air Base, Spain
U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, U.S. Africa Command’s deputy director for intelligence, joins civilian and military leaders from France, Luxembourg and Spain at the Albacete Air Base in Spain on June 14, 2022, to formalize support of a technology demonstration of the pilotless, carbon-neutral airframe Skydweller.
Photo by: David Suarez Fernandez, Albacete Air Base, Spain
U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
Development and implementation of the aircraft – better known for its solar-powered circumnavigation of the world in 2016 – attracted support from partner-nation dignitaries for the shared benefits of ending the aviation sector’s reliance on fossil fuel and allowing armed forces to approach security in an innovative, efficient way.
Photo by: David Suarez Fernandez, Albacete Air Base, Spain
Malawian Maritime Force JCET culmination exercise
Members of the Malawian Maritime Force drive zodiac boats up on to shore during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Monkey Bay, Malawi, June 22, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Monkey Bay, Malawi
U.S. Army Southern European Task
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Faitala, with Maneuver Company Advisor Team, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, adjusts an M-4 Carbine during African Lion 22 in Dodji, Senegal, June 22, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6-30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.
Photo by: Cpl. Zachary Myers, Senegal
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Ruiz, an infantry squad leader assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, works with Tunisian armed forces to move towards an objective as part of an integrated training event during African Lion 2022, Camp Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational- scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S., partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon, Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia
African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana
African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual exercise, involving more than 7,500 service members from June 6 - 30.
Photo by: Ms. Charli Turner
African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana
African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest and premier annual exercise, involving more than 7,500 service members from June 6 - 30. AL22 features a Combined Joint Task Force Headquarters command post exercise; a combined arms live fire exercise; a maritime exercise; an air exercise with U.S. C-130J Super Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, and bomber aircraft; a joint forcible entry with paratroopers into a field training exercise; a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response exercise; and a humanitarian civic assistance program event.
Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Xavier Rosario, Morocco
U.S. Army Southern European Task
Members of a 19-person medical team from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force partnered with Ghanaian military medical professionals for Medical Readiness Exercise Ghana 22, from June 6-23, 2022, at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana as part of African Lion 22.
The teams work together providing medical services to patients from local communities in a variety of specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery and emergency room care.
Photo by: Cpl. Ethan Ford, Accra, Ghana
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/
The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Trenton, front, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rose , center, and the Moroccan navy Sigma class frigate Allal Ben Abdellah, sail in formation to kick off exercise African Lion 2021 with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams in the Atlantic Ocean, June 13, 2021. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command’ largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants.
Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Coffer, Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
A Ghanaian Army solider takes vitals on a local civilian during a medical civic action program in Karaga, Ghana, on June 11, 2022. MEDCAPs serve as temporary field clinics to provide limited medical treatment to the local population.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Karaga, Ghana
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
A Ghanaian Army and U.S. Army Civil Affairs doctor diagnose a local civilian during a medical civic action program in Karaga, Ghana, on June 11, 2022. MEDCAPs serve as temporary field clinics to provide limited medical treatment to the local population.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Karaga, Ghana
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Ghanaian Army members treat local civilians during a medical civic action program in Karaga, Ghana, on June 11, 2022. MEDCAPs serve as temporary field clinics to provide limited medical treatment to the local population.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Karaga, Ghana
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transfers command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transfers command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization
The U.S. Africa Command Surgeon held a Health Security Synchronization exchange with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) from May 23-26, 2022, at Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty male and female officers from the FAR participated in discussions surrounding UN resolution 1325, gender in military operations, and opportunities to promote female officer development within their armed forces.
Photo by: courtesy photo, RABAT, Morocco
U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization
The U.S. Africa Command Surgeon held a Health Security Synchronization exchange with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) from May 23-26, 2022, at Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty male and female officers from the FAR participated in discussions surrounding UN resolution 1325, gender in military operations, and opportunities to promote female officer development within their armed forces.
Photo by: courtesy photo, RABAT, Morocco
U.S. Africa Command, Morocco strengthen ties in historic Women, Peace and Security health synchronization
The U.S. Africa Command Surgeon held a Health Security Synchronization exchange with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) from May 23-26, 2022, at Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty male and female officers from the FAR participated in discussions surrounding UN resolution 1325, gender in military operations, and opportunities to promote female officer development within their armed forces.
Photo by: courtesy photo, RABAT, Morocco
Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander speaks to attendees about the importance of the IG department during an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander speaks to attendees about the importance of the IG department during an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
Inspector General Conference expands communication channels
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted an Inspector General (IG) conference at Kelley Barracks, Germany, from May 17 and 18, 2022, bringing together the combatant command, joint, and service component IGs. The conference's purpose was to provide instruction from relevant subject matter experts; promote opportunities for IGs military to military engagement; promote cohesiveness, cooperation, and team building across the AFRICOM's IG enterprise.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance
Marines assigned to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Forces Europe conducted a joint casualty evacuation drill with Tunisian armed forces to practice horizontal and vertical hoisting from a target vessel to a RHIB during exercise Phoenix Express 22.
Photo by: MC2 Kaila Peters, Bizerte, Tunisia
Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance
Marines assigned to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Forces Europe conducted a joint casualty evacuation drill with Tunisian armed forces to practice horizontal and vertical hoisting from a target vessel to a RHIB during exercise Phoenix Express 22.
Photo by: MC2 Kaila Peters, Bizerte, Tunisia
Marines, partner nations conduct hoisting drills, amphibious reconnaissance
Marines assigned to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Forces Europe conducted a joint casualty evacuation drill with Tunisian armed forces to practice horizontal and vertical hoisting from a target vessel to a RHIB during exercise Phoenix Express 22.
Photo by: MC2 Kaila Peters, Bizerte, Tunisia
Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
The Military Sealift Command Vessel USNS Yuma enters Livorno port to transport equipment from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.
Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy
Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units, including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company, all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy, to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma on May 29, 2022. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.
Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy
Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units, including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company, all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy, to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma on May 29, 2022. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.
Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy
Port operations move equipment, supplies in preparation of African Lion
Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units, including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company, all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy, to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma on May 29, 2022. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco, as part of exercise African Lion 22.
Photo by: Elena Baladelli, Livorno, Italy
U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics
A new building takes shape as part of ongoing work on improvements for the Montebello Hospital in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa on May 25, 2022. The work is augmenting South African efforts to facilitate treatment of tuberculosis, or TB, and particularly patients with drug-resistant TB.
Photo by: Angela Tugaoen, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Exercise Phoenix Express 2022 set to begin in Tunisia
Civilian and military leaders pose for a group photo during the exercise Phoenix Express 2022 opening ceremony at the La Goulette Naval Base in Tunis, Tunisia, May 24, 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
Photo by: MC1 Class Debra Thomas, La Goulette Naval Base, Tunisia
