Department of Defense Statement on Nov. 13 Airstrike in Libya
8:18 AM12/8/2015
The Department of Defense confirmed that the senior ISIL leader in Libya is dead as a result of a U.S. military airstrike in Libya undertaken on Nov. 13.
Department of Defense Statement on Dec. 2 Airstrike in Somalia
8:13 AM12/8/2015
The Department of Defense confirms that a senior leader of al-Shabaab is dead as a result of a U.S. military airstrike in Somalia undertaken on Dec. 2.
FILE PHOTO 130910-N-NU634-195 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), home-ported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darien G. Kenney/Approved for public release)
Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech (1) of (1)
10:37 AM12/4/2015
Nigerien Army Lieutenants Ismaila Abdou Hamza and Aboubacar Anadon and U.S. Army Capt. Dominique Louis plot targets for analysis during their basic map-reading course in Niamey, Niger, Oct. 28, 2015.
U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (4) of (4)
3:53 PM12/2/2015
A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier saws the top of a post in preparation to finish the flooring during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (2) of (4)
3:53 PM12/2/2015
U.S. Marine combat engineers with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, assist Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers nail in one of the wall frames during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 19, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (3) of (4)
3:53 PM12/2/2015
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ditmire, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, gives a thumbs-up to a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (1) of (4)
3:53 PM12/2/2015
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ditmire, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, assists a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier level the base for a concrete slab during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills
3:49 PM12/2/2015
Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa assisted their Ugandan counterparts during a vertical engineering exercise in Camp Singo, Uganda.
Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)
4:17 PM11/30/2015
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Hisashi Nakajima introduces himself to other attendees of the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. gathered to learn about Japanese history, culture and mission to help attendees better understand their multicultural allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)
4:15 PM11/30/2015
Senior enlisted members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. join in a traditional Eisa dance during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Eisa is a traditional dance, unique to Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and is performed during seasonal festivals to honor and thank ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)
4:14 PM11/30/2015
Senior enlisted members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. join in a traditional Eisa dance during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Eisa is a traditional dance, unique to Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and is performed during seasonal festivals to honor and thank ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)
4:13 PM11/30/2015
Participants from the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course view a traditional swordsmanship demonstration at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. The Japan Self-Defense Forces hosted the second gathering of senior enlisted members to share their culture and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are honored at a patching ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. More than 150 soldiers were awarded their combat patch during the ceremony which has roots dating back to 1918. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
U.S. Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr. with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)