Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, participates in an interview with Cameroonian media following the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
Peter Barlerin, United States Ambassador to Cameroon and Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf acting commanding general for U.S. Army Africa, visit Contingency Location Garoua, Cameroon March 15 and pose for a photo with Cameroonian Military leaders. Barlerin and LeBoeuf later visit the Garoua Regional Hopital where the USARAF Medical Readiness Training Exercise Team assist with medical expertise. TF Darby serve members at CL Garoua, are serving in a support role for the Cameroonian Military’s fight against the violent extremist organization Boko Haram.
Members of the Unified Focus 2018 training audience participate in a practical exercise following morning academics covering Transition to Civilian Security, Vigilance Groups and Violent Extremist Organizations in Douala, Cameroon, March 13, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
Over 100 participants including a support staff from United States Army Africa comes together for Unified Focus 2018, in Douala, Cameroon on March 12, 2018. Unified Focus is a week-long event to learn best practices from rule-of-law to countering improvised explosive devices. Strengthening partnerships by educating each other on information operations, strategic messaging, civilian protection, soldier resiliency and how to properly reintegrate and disarm defectors.
U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud
1:44 PM3/28/2018
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Ubari, Libya, on March 24, 2018, killing two al-Qa’ida terrorists, including Musa Abu Dawud, a high ranking al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb official.
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TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Able Seaman 1st Class Emmanuel Owusu, left, during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold)
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TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Sailors during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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TEMA, Ghana (March 23, 2018) A visit board search and seizure team from the Ghanaian special boat service attends training on boarding tactics during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 23, 2018. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018)
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018)
Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, while conducting flight operations during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Allen, chief of global health engagements branch, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018. The purpose of APF Senegal is to conduct multilateral, military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
Senegalese Col. Boucar Sene, second in command of the Senegalese air force, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018 The APF program is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
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Tech. Sgt. Joseph Whitt teaches students bass guitar techniques at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The USAFE Band assists in building relationships through community engagement and outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
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Students perform music at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited the school to perform for as well as listen to the students’ music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
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Students listen to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band play a popular pop song at the National School of the Arts in Dakar, Senegal, March 21, 2018. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited the school to perform for as well as listen to the students’ music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)