Service members from U.S. Africa Command, the National Guard and African partners marked the National Guard’s 381st birthday with cake cuttings and celebrations across the continent and in Germany.
Historic PAMBALA 2017 is underway: Ohio works with State Partner Serbia, Angola during trilateral medical exercise
10:11 AM12/14/2017
Angolan Armed Forces and Serbian Armed Forces teamed up with Ohio National Guard for PAMBALA 2017, a two-phase trilateral medical engagement a first-of-its-kind trilateral agreement between Angola, Serbia and the U.S.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
2:52 PM12/12/2017
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against an al-Shabaab vehicle-borne improvised explosive device Dec. 12, 2017, approximately 65 kilometers southwest of the capital, Mogadishu.
Top Policy Official: Military Not Only Solution to Terrorism in Africa
8:17 AM12/12/2017
U.S.-led efforts in Africa are vitally important as African nations confront complex and growing threats from multiple terrorist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al-Qaida affiliates and other extremist groups such as Boko Haram, the acting undersecretary of defense for policy said today on Capitol Hill.
Operations against terrorists, the state of forces and what noncommissioned officers bring to the table internationally focus of Pentagon news conference.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and met with members of the crew and embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).
Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released
7:06 PM11/29/2017
After a thorough assessment of the Somali National Army-led operation near Bariire, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2017 and the associated allegations of civilian casualties, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF) has concluded that the only casualties were those of armed enemy combatants.
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officer course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare and present a press conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during a course in Nairobi, Kenya to train African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers prior to deployment. The press conference tested the officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
The U.S. response to the challenges in Somalia has been to work with the Federal Government and the Federal Member state administrations, in coordination with the African Union, the United Nations, and other partners working toward a common goal: to support Somali-led efforts to stabilize and rebuild their country along democratic and federal lines.
Cameroon’s Troops Learn About Counter-Bomb Operations
8:26 AM11/29/2017
Explosive ordnance disposal soldiers from the 764th Ordnance Company, Fort Carson, Colorado, help Cameroonian troops learn more about IEDs and how to dispose of them safely, Oct. 23-Nov. 17.