U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, train members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force on Mine-Resistant, Ambushed-Protected Vehicles, or MRAPs, at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Evan Crowgey, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducted an improvised explosive device awareness class with the Uganda People’s Defense Force at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean O’Hair, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, helps a member of the Uganda People’s Defense Force through an improvised explosive device awareness exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Malachi McPherson, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shows some of the different types of improvised explosive devices to members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force during an IED awareness class at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James met with Airmen and senior leaders at Camp Lemonnier and the U.S. Embassy, as well as senior members from the Djiboutian military, during her first visit to the country Nov. 12, 2015.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Chebelley Airfield leadership, Nov. 12, 2015. During her visit to Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier, James interacted with Airmen across a wide spectrum of career fields as she learned about the critical operations in each location.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to a group of Airmen at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov.12, 2015. During her visit, James spoke at an all-call where she answered Airmen's questions and provided updates about current issues around the Air Force.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Duffy, 449th Air Expeditionary Group commander, at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 12, 2015. James met with many Airmen who work to sustain the mission in remote parts of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
U.S. Airstrike Targets Senior ISIL Leader in Libya
10:03 AM11/16/2015
The U.S. military conducted an airstrike in Libya Nov. 13 against an Iraqi national who was a longtime al-Qaida operative and the senior Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader in Libya, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.
Gen. David Rodriguez met with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, Nov. 12. During the meeting, they discussed continued cooperation between the two nations.
Gen. David Rodriguez met with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, Nov. 12. During the meeting, they discussed continued cooperation between the two nations.
Gen. David Rodriguez met with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, Nov. 12. During the meeting, they discussed continued cooperation between the two nations.
AFRICOM Commander Meets with Spanish Defense Minister
11:19 AM11/13/2015
The Commander of US Africa Command, Gen. David M. Rodriguez, conducted a courtesy visit with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés at Ministry Headquarters, Nov. 12.
African Partners Observe U.S. Army Training in Germany (1) of (1)
9:06 AM11/12/2015
U.S. Army Capt. Brian Bagget of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), Adler Observer Coach Trainer gives a brief and tour to the African Partners’ nations Distinguish Visitors about the 1ABCT/3ID CTC’s rotation (BSA Medical Role 1 & 2) casualty evacuation felicity at JMRC, on Nov. 4, 2015. The purpose of this event is to provide a forum to engage in dialogue on effective methods to train, develop, and enhance rapid deployment of peacekeeping forces, and share lessons learned IOT strengthen existing defense institutions in our African Partners’ nations. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias)
African Partners Observe U.S. Army Training in Germany
9:06 AM11/12/2015
African partners joined leaders from U.S. Army Africa to explore opportunities for increased capabilities and capacities in Hohenfels, Germany Nov. 2-5.