Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM4/3/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 2, 2020.
AFRICOM Civilian Casualty Status Report Initiative
12:00 AM3/31/2020
By the end of April, U.S. Africa Command intends to issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations and assessments.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM3/28/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Buulo Fuulay, Somalia, on March 27, 2020.
Command surgeon and the "3Ds" to reduce the spread of COVID-19
12:00 AM3/27/2020
Col. Jonathan “Craig” Taylor , command surgeon for U.S. Africa Command, talks about practicing the '3Ds' (Distance, Disinfection and Deliberate decision making) to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable populations.
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
12:00 AM3/27/2020
U.S. Air Force Maj. Leah Chapman (left), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell public health officer, demonstrates creating a cleaning solution using bleach and water during a training session for the high-traffic area disinfectant team at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2020. The team learned how COVID-19 and other viruses can live on non-porous surfaces, such as metal, glass, plastic, and laminated surfaces, for several days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Greb poses for a photo with visitors during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
U.S. service members talk with NATO Allied and partner nations during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 5, 2020. The Tunisia IADE provided a collaborative opportunity to share and strengthen U.S. and strategic international partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
Brig. Gen. Adrian White, Mobilization Assistant Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, greets United States Navy service members during the Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. U.S. Air Force and Navy participation in this international exhibition is intended to build aviation capacity, enhance regional cooperation, and increase interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
Tunisian Armed Forces members wait for the President of Tunisia Kais Saied's arrival during the Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. This was Tunisia’s first time hosting an event like this, which helps to broaden international relationships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian "Joker" Pisanelli, F-16 pilot, takes photos with visitors during the public day of the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
Donald Blome, United States Ambassador to Tunisia talks with U.S. Navy service members during the Tunisia International Aerospace & DefenSe Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. The U.S. military works closely with inter agency and international partners to help African partners address regional security challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
U.S. Army Sgt. Langat Enock, medical logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge with the Medical Logistics Facility at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), inspects lot numbers and expiration dates of the three solutions used during the deglycerolization process at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. Deglycerolization is the process of removing glycerol from previously frozen red blood cells, for medical use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Malika Sharif, Surgeon Cell senior enlisted leader with the Medical Logistics Center at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), collects a unit of frozen blood for thawing to begin deglycerolization, the process of removing glycerol from previously frozen red blood cells, for medical use, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. The facility inaugurated its blood storage and distribution center, providing blood delivery capabilities for service members throughout the area of operation on the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Units of frozen red blood cells lie stored in a freezer at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s Medical Logistics Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. The facility inaugurated its blood storage and distribution center, providing blood delivery capabilities for service members throughout the area of operation on the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Malika Sharif, Surgeon Cell senior enlisted leader, (left) and U.S. Army Sgt. Langat Enock, medical logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge, both assigned to the Medical Logistics Center at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), check the temperature on a unit of blood at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. The facility inaugurated its blood storage and distribution center, providing blood delivery capabilities for service members throughout East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Malika Sharif, Surgeon Cell senior enlisted leader with the Medical Logistics Center at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), checks fluid lines during deglycerolization, the process of removing glycerol from previously frozen red blood cells, for medical use, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)