12:00 AM3/10/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 10, 2020.

12:00 AM3/10/2020

Military leaders from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal will modify the size and scope of African Lion to minimize exposure of U.S. and partner nation service members to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

9:41 AM3/9/2020

12:00 AM3/9/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 9, 2020.

12:00 AM3/7/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab camp in vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, on March 7, 2020.

12:00 AM3/6/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on March 5, 2020.

12:00 AM3/5/2020

Capt. Ouma Laouali, the first female pilot in the Nigerien air force, observes her instructor pilot as he flies a C-130 Hercules after taking off at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 5, 2020. Upon completion of her training here on April 22, 2020, Laouali brought with her the knowledge of how to employ the C-130 Hercules as a tactical weapon and hone her abilities as a Herk pilot back home — moving troops and supplies throughout the Nigerien air force’s large area of operations, as well as, assist with regional peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)

12:00 AM3/5/2020

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Yagmur Saylak, logistics advisor, Team 1610, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, teaches a group of Senegalese soldiers how to complete a vehicle inspection form, March 5, 2020, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese soldiers learned how to teach these techniques to their own teams so they can sustain this capability.

12:00 AM3/4/2020

PRETORIA, South Africa-- Delegates from the British Army, AFRICOM headquarters and its component units, and the Legal Counsel from the African Union attended the event, with commanders and legal advisors discussing military-legal issues that arise in a wide variety of military operations. The event, held March 3-5 in Pretoria, South Africa, is the only military conference that exclusively brings together military commanders and legal advisors from across the African Union (AU). (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy South Africa)

5:14 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to the invitees during the assumption of responsibility ceremony on Feb. 28, Kelley Barracks. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher assumed duties as the new command senior enlisted leader

5:13 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher receives the colors from U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend as a symbolism of accepting responsibility as the new command senior enlisted leader Feb. 28 in Stuttgart, Germany

5:13 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher, the new command senior enlisted leader, speaks to the invitees. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, presided the assumption of responsibility ceremony on Feb. 28, Kelley Barracks

5:13 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to the invitees during the assumption of responsibility ceremony on Feb. 28, Kelley Barracks. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher assumed duties as the new command senior enlisted leader

5:13 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, together with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher render a salute during the playing of the national anthem U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, presided the assumption of responsibility ceremony, on Feb. 28, 2020, Kelley Barracks

12:00 AM3/2/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on March 2, 2020.

12:00 AM3/2/2020

Members of the Senegalese Armed Forces show Logistics Advisor Team 1610, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, their maintenance workshop on March 2, 2020 in Dakar, Senegal. This is the first-ever SFAB to provide U.S. Africa Command with teams of expertly trained Advisors to help African partners build capacity and readiness.

1:18 PM2/28/2020

12:00 AM2/28/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Feb. 28, 2020.

12:00 AM2/28/2020

"I want him to be the senior enlisted advisor to me, my candid advisor," he said. "Every commander should have people on their staff that can come in, close the door, and say 'hey boss, we need to have some straight talk.' I charged him with that responsibility," Townsend said