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“Bring a knife and some dip” No-nonsense Soldiers Train Nigerian Infantry

3:13 PM4/9/2018
The Nigerian Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion may be next to deploy northeast to confront the notorious and violent extremist organization, Boko Haram
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AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference

12:23 PM4/9/2018
STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. Africa Command hosted a Resources and Assessments Workshop, March 27, 2018, in Mainz, Germany. Led by the AFRICOM Directorate of Resources and Assessments, or J8, the theme of the event was “Shaping the Future.” Topics of discussion included programming and budget review, integrated priority list process, strategic assessments, science and technology, and security cooperation authorizations, fund allocations, future posture of U.S. forces in Africa, and how to align efforts with the new national defense strategy. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference

12:23 PM4/9/2018
STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. Africa Command hosted a Resources and Assessments Workshop, March 27, 2018, in Mainz, Germany. Led by the AFRICOM Directorate of Resources and Assessments, or J8, the theme of the event was “Shaping the Future.” Topics of discussion included programming and budget review, integrated priority list process, strategic assessments, science and technology, and security cooperation authorizations, fund allocations, future posture of U.S. forces in Africa, and how to align efforts with the new national defense strategy. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference

12:23 PM4/9/2018
STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. Africa Command hosted a Resources and Assessments Workshop, March 27, 2018, in Mainz, Germany. Led by the AFRICOM Directorate of Resources and Assessments, or J8, the theme of the event was “Shaping the Future.” Topics of discussion included programming and budget review, integrated priority list process, strategic assessments, science and technology, and security cooperation authorizations, fund allocations, future posture of U.S. forces in Africa, and how to align efforts with the new national defense strategy. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference

12:23 PM4/9/2018
STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. Africa Command hosted a Resources and Assessments Workshop, March 27, 2018, in Mainz, Germany. Led by the AFRICOM Directorate of Resources and Assessments, or J8, the theme of the event was “Shaping the Future.” Topics of discussion included programming and budget review, integrated priority list process, strategic assessments, science and technology, and security cooperation authorizations, fund allocations, future posture of U.S. forces in Africa, and how to align efforts with the new national defense strategy. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference

4:29 PM4/6/2018
Theme of “Shaping the Future” focused on strategic assessments, science and technology, and security cooperation authorizations, and how to align efforts with the new national defense strategy
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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:25 PM4/6/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Forces conducted an airstrike against Al-Shabaab militants near Jilib, Somalia, on April 5, 2018, killing three terrorists and destroying one vehicle with a mounted heavy machine gun.
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AFRICOM hosts first ever USAID MC2 Workshop

3:25 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

3:20 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

3:20 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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3:19 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

3:19 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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3:17 PM4/5/2018
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Frank Stokes, AFRICOM Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs (J5) delivers opening comments. Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

3:00 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

3:00 PM4/5/2018
Maureen Shauket, AFRICOM Senior Development Advisor, engages with USAID counterparts. Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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2:58 PM4/5/2018
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Vechery, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations (left) and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader, answer questions from USAID personnel. Thirty-seven USAID "mission civil-military coordinators" representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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10:19 AM4/5/2018
180329-N-QR145-260 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, gets piped aboard during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)
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AFRICOM hosts first ever USAID MC2 Workshop

8:23 AM4/5/2018
USAID Mission Civil Military Coordinators will become the primary point of contact within USAID country missions for coordinating with DoD counterparts
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Expeditionary Medical Facility Health Fair

8:58 AM4/4/2018
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The Expeditionary Medical Facility hosted a health fair for personnel deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Mar. 25, 2018. Topics included heat injuries, dental care, blood pressure screening, exercise, weight loss, and stress management. Several departments put together static displays of base services available on the installation. (U.S. Navy photos by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Theresa Mullis/Released)
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Expeditionary Medical Facility Health Fair

8:57 AM4/4/2018
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The Expeditionary Medical Facility hosted a health fair for personnel deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Mar. 25, 2018. Topics included heat injuries, dental care, blood pressure screening, exercise, weight loss, and stress management. Several departments put together static displays of base services available on the installation. (U.S. Navy photos by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Theresa Mullis/Released)
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