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2:45 PM4/2/2018
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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2:45 PM4/2/2018
180329-N-XT273-084 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, delivers remarks 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 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)
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2:36 PM4/2/2018
180329-N-QR145-271 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney's (LCC 20) color guard team presents the colors 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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Successful Obangame Express 2018 Concludes

11:57 AM4/2/2018
More than 36 organizations participated this year, among them 19 African nations and 15 European, Atlantic, and international organizations under the umbrella of maritime safety, security and cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea
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11:44 AM4/2/2018
Participants observe the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
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Unified Focus 2018

11:44 AM4/2/2018
Over 100 participants including a support staff from United States Army Africa comes together for Unified Focus 2018, in Douala, Cameroon on March 12, 2018. Unified Focus is a week-long event to learn best practices from rule-of-law to countering improvised explosive devices. Strengthening partnerships by educating each other on information operations, strategic messaging, civilian protection, soldier resiliency and how to properly reintegrate and disarm defectors.
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11:44 AM4/2/2018
Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
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11:43 AM4/2/2018
Capt. Mark Starchman, U.S. Army Africa operational law attorney, instructs a class on the law of armed conflict during the academics portion of Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
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11:43 AM4/2/2018
Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, participates in an interview with Cameroonian media following the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
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VIP Visit to Cameroon Hospital

11:43 AM4/2/2018
Peter Barlerin, United States Ambassador to Cameroon and Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf acting commanding general for U.S. Army Africa, visit Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon March 15 and pose for a photo with Cameroonian Military leaders. Barlerin and LeBoeuf later visit the Garoua Regional Hopital where the USARAF Medical Readiness Training Exercise Team assist with medical expertise. TF Darby serve members at CL Garoua, are serving in a support role for the Cameroonian Military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram.
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Practical Exercise

11:43 AM4/2/2018
Members of the Unified Focus 2018 training audience participate in a practical exercise following morning academics covering Transition to Civilian Security, Vigilance Groups and Violent Extremist Organizations in Douala, Cameroon, March 13, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
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11:42 AM4/2/2018
Over 100 participants including a support staff from United States Army Africa comes together for Unified Focus 2018, in Douala, Cameroon on March 12, 2018. Unified Focus is a week-long event to learn best practices from rule-of-law to countering improvised explosive devices. Strengthening partnerships by educating each other on information operations, strategic messaging, civilian protection, soldier resiliency and how to properly reintegrate and disarm defectors.
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Familiar Faces Partner at Multinational Exercise: Unified Focus

10:39 AM4/2/2018
The exercise focused on countering violent extremist organizations while building security and stability in central Africa.
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U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud

1:44 PM3/28/2018
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Ubari, Libya, on March 24, 2018, killing two al-Qa’ida terrorists, including Musa Abu Dawud, a high ranking al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb official.
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-FP878-011 TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Able Seaman 1st Class Emmanuel Owusu, left, 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 1st Class Theron J. Godbold)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-FP878-011 TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Sailors 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 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180323-N-FP878-007 TEMA, Ghana (March 23, 2018) A visit board search and seizure team from the Ghanaian special boat service attends training on boarding tactics during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 23, 2018. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, 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 Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
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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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-QR145-111 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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12:21 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-QR145-033 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)
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