250226-F-UN699-1185: Libyan pilots partner together to conduct a close air support request with a B-52H Stratofortress overhead during a bomber task force demonstration to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions, conducted near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to U.S. and international partner readiness, interoperability and proficiency, strengthening the ability to address mutual security challenges and goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
Military Flight Supports Partner Training, Projects Global Power
10:58 AM3/3/2025
U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. Strategic Command, conducted a unique training opportunity with Libyan military tactical air controllers to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions Feb. 26 in the vicinity of Sirte, Libya.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
4:44 PM3/2/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on March 1, 2025.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
9:29 AM2/27/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on Feb. 25, 2025.
Deputy Commander Strengthens Partnerships in Tanzania
12:41 PM2/26/2025
Lieutenant General John Brennan shakes hands with the Chief of Tanzanian People 's Defence Forces General Jacob John Mkunda during a visit to Tanzania February 20 to 21.
Deputy Commander Strengthens Partnerships in Tanzania
12:41 PM2/26/2025
Rear admiral David Ludwa, Reserve Director, Logistics, Ordnance & Engineering (N4) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. 6th Fleet; Lt. Gen John Brennan, Deputy Commander U.S. Africa Command; Chargé d'Affaires Andrew Lentz, U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam; and Lt. Col. Michael Kummerer, defense attaché, U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam; meet with Chief of Tanzanian People's Defence Forces General Jacob John Mkunda and members of his staff.
Deputy Commander Strengthens Partnerships in Tanzania
12:41 PM2/26/2025
Lieutenant General John Brennan shakes hands with the Chief of Tanzanian People 's Defence Forces General Jacob John Mkunda during a visit to Tanzania February 20 to 21.
Deputy Commander Strengthens Partnerships in Tanzania
12:41 PM2/26/2025
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander, meets with Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Michaell Mhona, Tanzanian People's Defence Forces Chief of Training and Operations, to discuss security cooperation opportunities between the U.S. and Tanzania before attending the Cutlass Express 2025 closing ceremony Feb. 21.
Deputy Commander Strengthens Partnerships in Tanzania
12:36 PM2/26/2025
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, U S. Africa Command Deputy Commander, traveled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 20-21 to meet with the Chief of Tanzanian People 's Defence Forces Gen. Jacob John Mkunda, and to be the keynote speaker at the closing ceremony for Exercise Cutlass Express.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
8:29 PM2/22/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on Feb. 20, 2025.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 01, 2025. The joint airstrikes targeted senior ISIS-Somalia leadership in a series of cave complexes approximately 50 miles southeast of Bosaso.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command
5:16 PM2/11/2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses U.S. Africa Command personnel during a town hall meeting Feb. 11, 2025, at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command
1:50 PM2/11/2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office.
AFRICOM, U.S. Embassy Libya Discuss Security Cooperation with Libyan Leaders
8:43 AM2/8/2025
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, visits Sirte. While there, he spoke with Lt. Gen. Saddam Haftar, LNA Ground Forces Chief of Staff, and other members of the LNA, Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo by U.S. Africa Command)
AFRICOM, U.S. Embassy Libya Discuss Security Cooperation with Libyan Leaders
8:43 AM2/8/2025
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, together with Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori and Charge d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt tour GNU security facilities, Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo by U.S. Africa Command)
AFRICOM, U.S. Embassy Libya Discuss Security Cooperation with Libyan Leaders
8:43 AM2/8/2025
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, together with Charge d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt and Libyan National Army Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by U.S. Africa Command)
AFRICOM, U.S. Embassy Libya Discuss Security Cooperation with Libyan Leaders
8:38 AM2/8/2025
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, Director of Intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, met with Libyan leaders, Feb. 4-6, to promote increased security cooperation between the United States and Libya.