180321-N-XT273-053 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 21, 2018) Participating African forces and international partners attend the exercise Obangame Express 2018 opening ceremony in Libreville, Gabon, March 21, 2018. 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 1st Class Justin Stumberg)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018)
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, 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)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018)
Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, while conducting flight operations during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, 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)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Allen, chief of global health engagements branch, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018. The purpose of APF Senegal is to conduct multilateral, military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Senegalese Col. Boucar Sene, second in command of the Senegalese air force, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018 The APF program is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti - In recognition of International Women's Day (March 8) and Women's History Month, Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer Capt. Nancy S. Lacore was a guest panelist at the Women's Panel Event hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry Andre, March 19, 2018. The panelist provided insight on their experiences, both personal and professional, in achieving their dreams and goals in their current occupational roles.
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti - In recognition of International Women's Day (March 8) and Women's History Month, Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer Capt. Nancy S. Lacore was a guest panelist at the Women's Panel Event hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Larry Andre, March 19, 2018. The panelist provided insight on their experiences, both personal and professional, in achieving their dreams and goals in their current occupational roles.
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:16 PM3/22/2018
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Whitt teaches students bass guitar techniques at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band assists in building relationships through community engagement and outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:16 PM3/22/2018
Students perform music at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited the school to perform for as well as listen to the students’ music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:16 PM3/22/2018
Students listen to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band play a popular pop song at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited the school to perform for as well as listen to the students’ music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:16 PM3/22/2018
Airman 1st Class Sierra Bailey, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings for students of the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band is in Dakar to support African Partnership Flight Senegal, a military-to-military event focusing on improving professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:16 PM3/22/2018
Staff Sgt. Denver Murphy, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings for students of the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The visit to school was just one of the many community outreach events done by the band, who are in Dakar to support African Partnership Flight Senegal, which is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:16 PM3/22/2018
A student plays along with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band assists in building relationships through community engagement and outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
9:02 AM3/21/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab on March 19, 2018, near Mubaarak, Somalia, killing two terrorists, wounding three terrorists, and destroying one vehicle.
Senegalese Brig. Gen. Joseph Diop, Senegal air force Chief of Staff, speaks during the opening ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 19, 2018. The purpose of APF Senegal is to conduct multilateral, military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Participants of African Partnership Flight Senegal pose for a photo after the opening ceremony of APF at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 19, 2018. Ten nations are participating in this event, which will focus on casualty evacuation, aeromedical evacuation, as well as air and ground safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)