It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
12:00 AM4/9/2020
Staff from the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate medical equipment used to stabilize patients at the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The COVID-19 ICU is located separately from the EMF to prevent potential cross-contamination of the virus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
12:00 AM4/9/2020
Staff from the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), part of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate its medical and equipment capabilities at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The creation of the COVID-19 ICU aligns with coordinated preventive measures developed to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)
U.S. Africa Command post-strike assessments confirm that one of the three terrorists killed in the command's April 2, 2020, precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM4/7/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on April 6, 2020.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM4/6/2020
**RELEASE UPDATED April 13: number of strikes updated**
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, on April 5, 2020.
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
12:00 AM4/6/2020
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak (U.S. Army photo)
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
12:00 AM4/6/2020
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak (U.S. Army photo)
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
12:00 AM4/6/2020
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Army photo)
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
12:00 AM4/6/2020
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Army photo)
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM4/4/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 3, 2020.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM4/3/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 2, 2020.
AFRICOM Civilian Casualty Status Report Initiative
12:00 AM3/31/2020
By the end of April, U.S. Africa Command intends to issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations and assessments.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM3/28/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Buulo Fuulay, Somalia, on March 27, 2020.
Command surgeon and the "3Ds" to reduce the spread of COVID-19
12:00 AM3/27/2020
Col. Jonathan “Craig” Taylor , command surgeon for U.S. Africa Command, talks about practicing the '3Ds' (Distance, Disinfection and Deliberate decision making) to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable populations.
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
12:00 AM3/27/2020
U.S. Air Force Maj. Leah Chapman (left), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell public health officer, demonstrates creating a cleaning solution using bleach and water during a training session for the high-traffic area disinfectant team at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2020. The team learned how COVID-19 and other viruses can live on non-porous surfaces, such as metal, glass, plastic, and laminated surfaces, for several days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Greb poses for a photo with visitors during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
U.S. service members talk with NATO Allied and partner nations during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 5, 2020. The Tunisia IADE provided a collaborative opportunity to share and strengthen U.S. and strategic international partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
Brig. Gen. Adrian White, Mobilization Assistant Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, greets United States Navy service members during the Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. U.S. Air Force and Navy participation in this international exhibition is intended to build aviation capacity, enhance regional cooperation, and increase interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
12:36 PM3/23/2020
Tunisian Armed Forces members wait for the President of Tunisia Kais Saied's arrival during the Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. This was Tunisia’s first time hosting an event like this, which helps to broaden international relationships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)