East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (1) of (3)
1:42 PM11/10/2015
Military and civilian officials from more than nine countries gathered at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to attend the East Africa Public Information Officer Conference, Nov. 3-6, 2015.
East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (2) of (3)
1:42 PM11/10/2015
Multinational members from partner nations practice conversing with simulated local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015.
East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (3) of (3)
1:42 PM11/10/2015
Military members from Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi prepare for simulated interaction with local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015.
PRAIA, Cape Verde (Nov. 5, 2015) Cmdr. Michael J. Gunther, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), showcases the ship’s forecastle during a tour with U. S. Ambassador to Cape Verde, Donald Heflin and Mr. Rui Semedo, Cape Verdean Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/RELEASED)
PRAIA, CAPE VERDE (Nov. 5, 2015) – U. S. Ambassador to Cape Verde, Donald Heflin and Mr. Rui Semedo, Cape Verdean Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, confer with Cmdr. Michael J. Gunther, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74). McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/RELEASED)
The visit provided an opportunity to enhance U.S.-Cape Verde relations as the two nations work together to strengthen maritime security in West Africa.
An Oil Spill Response Workshop, co-hosted by the United States Africa Command Environmental Security Program and the Camp Lemonnier environmental office, was held Sept. 27-28 in Djibouti.
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Meets with Zambian President
9:37 AM11/5/2015
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Zambian president Edgar Lungu Nov. 4, during a partnership-building visit to the African nation's capital of Lusaka.
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Zambian president Edgar Lungu Nov. 4, during a partnership-building visit to the African nation's capital of Lusaka.
1st Lt. William Desmond Baguera, from Burkina Faso, listens to a presentation during the visit to AFRICOM. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Nigerian Maj. Ismaila Abdullahi participates in discussions during a visit to AFRICOM. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Lt. Col. Radouane Elrhaz, Moroccan Air Force, listens to briefings while visiting AFRICOM headquarters. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
The visiting officers listen to a briefer during their visit to AFRICOM Oct. 29. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
African Officers Learn About U.S. Africa Command During Visit
1:37 PM11/4/2015
A delegation of 13 military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters here Oct. 29. as part of the George C. Marshall Center's Program on Applied Security Studies program.
AFRICOM funds Special Education Training Center Extension in Tunisia
10:53 AM11/4/2015
A $675,000 extension of a special education vocational training center funded by the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian Assistance Program was inaugurated in Ariana, Tunisia Nov. 3.
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen Hanson observes a weaving project at the special education vocational training center in Ariana, Tunisia Nov. 3. A $675,000 extension to the center was funded by the AFRICOM Humanitarian Assistance Program.
Students learn horticulture skills at the special education vocational training center in Ariana, Tunisia Nov. 3. A $675,000 extension to the center was funded by the AFRICOM Humanitarian Assistance Program.
A student creates a piece of jewelry at the special education vocational training center in Ariana, Tunisia Nov. 3. A $675,000 extension to the center was funded by the AFRICOM Humanitarian Assistance Program.