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Eastern Accord 2016

3:49 PM7/13/2016
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanian Brig. Gen. Yohana Ocholla Mabongo, Eastern Accord 2016 exercise co-director, welcomes the participants to the Eastern Accord 2016 command post exercise during the Opening Ceremony at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre on July, 11, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault/Released)
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Nine countries are participating in Eastern Accord 2016

11:14 AM7/13/2016
Exercise Eastern Accord builds readiness with African partners
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African Partnership Flight

1:20 PM7/7/2016
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carmen Emborski, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band vocalist performs during a medical outreach event June 22, 2016 at Lokusero, Kenya. The band performed during a three-day medical outreach as part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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African Partnership Flight

1:20 PM7/7/2016
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Christo, 104th Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard registered nurse, cares for a patient during medical outreach June 22, 2016 at Lokusero, Kenya. The medical outreach was part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya. Over the course of three days, medical assistance was provided for more than 1,250 patients. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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African Partnership Flight

1:20 PM7/7/2016
Kenyan Defense Force airmen listen to class lectures during African Partnership Flight Kenya June 20, 2016 at Laikipia Air Base, Kenya. More than 50 U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in the first APF in Kenya. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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African Partnership Flight

11:46 AM7/5/2016
U.S. Air Force Airmen assist patients during a medical outreach event June 22, 2016 at Lokusero, Kenya. The medical outreach was part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya. Over the course of three days, medical assistance was provided for more than 1,250 patients. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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African Partnership Flight Kenya comes to a close

10:55 AM7/5/2016
First ever APF conducted in Kenya included Kenyan-led exercise Linda Rhino.
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Central Accord 2016 medical training event in Gabon

5:29 PM6/27/2016
Maj. Jeffrey Sills, air medical evacuation pilot, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard, gives instruction on a proper four-man litter carry on the Gabon Air Force Base during Central Accord 2016. U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord 2016 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Spc. L'Erin Wynn)
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Central Accord 2016 Multinational MEDEVAC training takes place during Central Accord 2016

5:20 PM6/27/2016
Maj. Jeffrey Sills, air medical evacuation pilot, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard, gives instruction on a proper four-man litter carry on the Gabon Air Force Base during Central Accord 2016. U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord 2016 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Spc. L'Erin Wynn/Released)
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Reservist, multinational team prepares African partners for peacekeeping operations

3:18 PM6/27/2016
Eleven troop-contributing countries from the central Africa region are participating in Central Accord 2016.
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U.S. forces conduct defensive fires in Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists

4:23 PM6/23/2016
On June 21, 2016, in southern Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense strike against al-Shabaab, killing three.
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Central Accord 2016

8:18 PM6/20/2016
Indian Army Lt. Col. Ajay Dogra, military training officer with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, teaches Central Accord 2016 participants about U.N. functions and procedures June 14, at the Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon. U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord 2016 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Candace Mundt/Released)
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Central Accord 2016's force behind the exercise shows scale and complexity of annual event

7:45 PM6/20/2016
Central Accord 2016 is the largest, most complex USARAF-led exercise to date.
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U.S. forces conduct defensive fires in Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists in May

12:57 PM6/17/2016
U.S. forces supporting the Federal Government of Somalia provided defensive fires on May 9, 12 and 13, 2016, to protect forces from imminent threats posed by the terrorist group al-Shabaab.
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U.S. Africa Command and partners learn valuable lessons at Epic Guardian 16

3:38 PM6/16/2016
Epic Guardian 16 unites US and African partners in annual exercise to test crises response.
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Exercise Central Accord 2016 Kicks-off in Gabon

8:45 AM6/15/2016
Military members from the Gabonese Armed Forces stand in formation during the opening day ceremony for this year’s Central Accord Exercise in Libreville, Gabon on June 13. U.S. Army Africa’s exercise Central Accord 2016 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)
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Exercise Central Accord 2016 Kicks-off in Gabon

8:40 AM6/15/2016
Exercise Central Accord 2016 kicked-off with an opening ceremony June 13 in Gabon. Central Accord is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations.
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11:16 AM6/8/2016
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Assessment confirms deaths of two senior al-Shabaab members in Somalia

10:47 AM6/8/2016
U.S. Africa Command has completed assessment of two recent actions on May 27 and 31, 2016, against al-Shabaab targets in Somalia.
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Africa Partnership Station planning conference

1:21 AM6/8/2016
160503-N-OX801-094 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (May 3, 2016) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Chief of Staff, Rear Adm. Cathal O'Connor, center, and attendees of the Africa Partnership Station 2017 planning conference pose for a photo in Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, May 3, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partner, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Schumacher/ Released)
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