1:27 PM10/3/2024

The United States military partnered with the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) to host a workshop in Lusaka from September 23 to October 2 to strengthen the ZDF’s capabilities to combat gender-based violence.

10:59 AM9/20/2024

As part of the ongoing security cooperation between the United States and Sierra Leone, the Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) formally established a State Partnership Program (SPP) in a signing ceremony in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

7:39 AM9/19/2024

Military Logistics professionals from 13 African nations and organizations and the United States attend

10:20 AM9/16/2024

4:13 PM9/13/2024

3:12 PM9/12/2024

"U.S. Africa Command is dedicated to working with Somalia in the realm of security and defense so that they can advance political and economic stability, prevent terrorism, and address humanitarian crises.”

12:00 AM6/25/2024

Senior military representatives from 34 countries met in Gaborone, Botswana for the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) to discuss security and partnership on the African continent, June 24-26.

12:00 AM6/23/2024

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, recently conducted high-level meetings with senior Somali government officials and international partners to discuss ongoing security efforts and future strategic initiatives.

11:02 AM5/13/2024

Over five days, 13 nations from across West Africa, Europe, and North America sent military delegations to collaborate, learn, and train together as part of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF)’s Obangame Express 2024 military interdiction training events at the Ghana Western Naval Headquarters in Sekondi. 

10:12 AM11/21/2023

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Component Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders convened in Naples, Italy for a pivotal conference, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), November 14-15, 2023.

12:00 AM10/18/2023

Capt. Trey Maevers, 294th Engineer Support Company commander, speaks at his unit’s transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18th, 2023. The 294th ESC completed 67 construction projects totalling over $10 million across the region during their time at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

12:00 AM10/18/2023

U.S. Army Capt. Trey Maevers, 294th Engineer Support Company commander, sheathes his unit’s guidon during their transfer of authority at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18th, 2023. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to another.

12:00 AM10/18/2023

Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks at the transfer of authority ceremony between the 294th Engineer Support Company and the 1782nd ESC at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18th, 2023. The engineering company’s mission, in support of CJTF-HOA and U.S. Africa Command, aims to support regional stability and improve relationships with partner nations through a variety of construction projects coordinated throughout CJTF-HOA’s area of interest.

12:00 AM10/18/2023

Members of the 294th Engineer Support Company, the outgoing engineers, pose for a group photo after their transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Oct. 18, 2023. Over the course of their deployment, the 294th provided force protection engineering, general construction, increased capacity for life support, and engineering support to other units within the Horn of Africa.

12:00 AM10/18/2023

1st Sgt. Michael Sarkkinen, 1782nd Engineer Support Company first sergeant, unfurls his unit’s guidon during their transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18, 2023. The 1782nd ESC arrived from South Carolina to take up the engineering mission at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

12:00 AM10/18/2023

The 294th Engineer Support Company (ESC) transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) engineering mission to the 1782nd Engineer Support Company during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 18, 2023.

12:00 AM10/12/2023

12:00 AM10/6/2023

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the African Lion exercise series. What started as a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marines and the Moroccan Army has grown every year to include three additional African host nations, multiple African and European partners and allies, and the entire U.S. joint and total force.

12:00 AM10/6/2023

Fifteen New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, who traveled to South Africa in September for a military skills competition, took home a team second place and some individual awards at the end of the week-long event. The South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition, held at a at a South African Army base in Potchefstroom from Sept. 9 to 16, tested competitors’ skills in rifle and pistol marksmanship, land and water obstacle courses, grenade throwing, and a eight kilometer combat run through the rugged landscape. The event was started by the South African military Reserve Forces Council in 2006 and is open to teams from other nations.

11:11 AM9/14/2023

On September 11, the United States announced an $80 million (1.6 billion Kwacha) grant to Zambia that will supply four Bell 412EP helicopters to the Zambia Air Force with three years of service, parts, and training for the helicopters.

1:13 PM8/25/2023

The U.S. Army Center for Military History’s The Staff Ride: Fundamentals, Experiences, and Techniques describes a Staff Ride as an educational tool whose, “purpose is achieved through the development of critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.”

2:03 PM5/9/2023

Senior military leaders from African nations, as well as the U.S. and some European nations, meet to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges, May 8-12 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire during the African Land Forces Summit. The theme for this year’s summit is “Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships.”

12:00 AM12/9/2022

The commanding general and command sergeant major of the U.S. Army’s Southern European Task Force – Africa concluded a three-country visit to West Africa Dec. 7-9 here.

2:48 PM11/11/2022

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, meet with Kenyan Defence Force Soldiers to discuss scheme of maneuver in preparation for a bi-lateral exercise during Justified Accord, March 13, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region. Over 800 personnel are participating in the exercise which includes a multinational field training exercise and a command post exercise. Justified Accord is an annual and multinational military exercise focusing on African partner capability and interoperability in support of United Nations and Africa Union peace support operations. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.

12:58 PM11/11/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

12:00 AM11/7/2022

Justified Accord 2023, scheduled for late January to late February 2023, is designed to build readiness for the U.S. Joint Force, increase multinational interoperability in support of crisis response and counter terrorism operations, and prepare regional partners for United Nations and African Union mandated missions.

12:00 AM11/4/2022

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa national guard assistant to the commander, gives opening remarks during the 2022 African Partnership Flight held in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 2, 2022. The APF hosted partners from across North and West Africa, including delegations from Algeria, Chad, Ghana, Libya, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal as well as the two co-hosts, Tunisia and the U.S.

12:00 AM11/4/2022

African partner flights serve as an opportunity to open dialogue between air force leaders across the continent, identify opportunities for the U.S. to assist African partners, and implement collective solutions.

12:00 AM11/2/2022

During the port visit, Hershel “Woody” Williams will host a reception to continue building relationships with senior Angolan government and military leaders while the crew participates in community service acts alongside Angolan Navy sailors.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hurl Millikin, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Security Forces Flight commander, explains how Air Base 201 in Niger, communicates with their multinational partners to U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, during a base visit. At AB 101, he met with the Niger Air Chief to obtain situational awareness from the Niger Armed Forces’ perspective on the threats in the area and discussed the partnership between nations.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lee, 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander, greets U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, prior to Air Base 201’s base visit in Niger, Oct. 29, 2022. Prior to his visit with both installations, Hecker attended the Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum, which brought over 40 Africa nations and international partner defense delegations to Dakar, Senegal.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, greets members of the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron during a base visit at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 29, 2022. Hecker was briefed on force protection along with a perimeter tour to better understand the installation’s significant improvements as well as ongoing challenges.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, peers through binoculars at the defensive fighting positions tower as Staff Sgt. Sheldon Sugita, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defender, stands next to him. During his tour, he was briefed on force protection along with a perimeter tour to better understand the installation’s significant improvements as well as ongoing challenges.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, speaks to Airmen and Soldiers of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group during an all call at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 29, 2022. His last stop during the installation visit, Airmen were recognized for their hard work and dedication during their deployment.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, receives a tour of the fenceline defensive fighting positions tower at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 29, 2022. During his tour, he was briefed on force protection along with a perimeter tour to better understand the installation’s significant improvements as well as ongoing challenges.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, speaks to Airmen and Soldiers of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group during an all call at Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 29, 2022. Hecker discussed the growing presence of international air forces in Africa and their ability to support partners beyond counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts.

12:00 AM10/29/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, talks to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Albauer and 1st Lt. Alycia Hendrickson, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron members, during his visit at Air Base 101, Niger, Oct. 29, 2022. Hecker discussed the growing presence of international air forces in Africa and their ability to support partners beyond counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts.

12:00 AM10/26/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent.

12:00 AM10/26/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent.

12:00 AM10/26/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent.

12:00 AM10/26/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent.

12:00 AM10/26/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent.

12:00 AM10/26/2022

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Senegal to participate in the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26-27, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal.

12:00 AM10/20/2022

Doctor Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, Director of army health services and social action, addresses Indiana National Guard translator, Sgt. Desiree Demercedes, before exchanging gifts with Indiana Guardsmen, Sept. 22, 2022. The Indiana National Guard state partnership medical team spent more than two weeks in Niamey, Niger during the month of September working alongside the Niger armed forces’ first combat medic team to provide instruction in tactical combat casualty care and behavioral health.

12:00 AM10/20/2022

Indiana National Guard medics assist Nigerien medics with IV training Sept. 26, 2022 in Niamey, Niger. The Indiana National Guard state partnership medical team spent more than two weeks in Niamey, Niger during the month of September working alongside the Niger armed forces’ first combat medic team to provide instruction in tactical combat casualty care and behavioral health.

12:00 AM10/13/2022

The Balbala 7 Library is a combined project that provides education opportunities to local children and is designed to give back to the local community.

8:00 AM9/8/2022

The legal engagement brought together over 80 African military legal advisors, magistrates, and professionals from 40 countries in Africa to share best professional practices.

1:29 PM8/29/2022

Participants used the forum to discuss security cooperation, and the importance of leadership and professional military education.

8:53 AM7/28/2022

The JCET program’s primary purpose is to provide partner nation special operations units specific training to promote security and stability in Africa.

12:00 AM7/13/2022

This year's iteration of Shared Accord, taking place in South Africa during June 2022, focuses on medical readiness and field training exercise to demonstrate interoperability and strengthen partnerships.

6:00 PM6/29/2022

When supporting participants in a military exercise like African Lion 2022, conducted in an austere environment, all activities are made possible by a group like the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.

12:00 PM6/29/2022

Gen. Darryl Williams, incoming commander, assumed command from Gen. Christopher Cavoli, outgoing commander, during a ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany, on June 28, 2022.

6:07 PM6/28/2022

During the two-week training in late June 2022, Moroccans and the Idaho National Guard learned how each unit uses its weapon platforms.

11:17 AM6/2/2022

Participating personnel used scout swimmer techniques and practiced securing a beach during the drill May 24, 2022.

4:13 PM5/17/2022

Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard's legal team hosted Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force, for a 2-day visit that included a tour of Kentucky's Capital building and presentations to Guardsmen Apr. 21-22.

12:00 AM5/14/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana during a change of command ceremony May 14, 2022. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided.

11:16 AM5/12/2022

The forum, running April 26-28, 2022, provided legal advisors from several nations a chance to share their expertise in international, operational, administrative and civil law.

1:40 PM5/11/2022

U.S. leadership with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) co-hosted a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop with the Djiboutian Ministry of Women and Family at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The participating parties, including members of the Djiboutian Ministry of Women and Family, CJTF-HOA, and U.S. Embassy Djibouti, used the venue to initiate an update to Djibouti’s WPS National Action Plan (NAP). The NAP serves as a binding document for integration of WPS principles, including how they will be prioritized and governed within Djibouti.

12:00 AM4/4/2022

This donation follows a similar mobile field hospital donation in Niamey in March 2021, and reinforces the U.S. commitment to partnering with the Nigerien government to help ensure the health and security of Niger's citizens.

12:00 AM3/17/2022

Brig. Gen. Ronald A. Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general and the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters-Massachusetts assistant adjutant general addresses women participates in Exercise Justified Accord to recognize Women’s History Month, March 18, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history and in militaries around the world.

12:00 AM3/13/2022

Kenyan Defence Force Lt. Col. Tarot Kimtai, Commander of 19th Kenya Rifles Battalion, speaks to U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during a walkthrough for a bi-lateral exercise. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region. Over 800 personnel are participating in the exercise which includes a multinational field training exercise and a command post exercise. Justified Accord is an annual and multinational military exercise focusing on African partner capability and interoperability in support of United Nations and Africa Union peace support operations. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.

12:00 AM3/11/2022

British Army, The Queens Royal Hussars, U.S. Army and inter-agencies attend a meeting to discuss operations during Exercise Justified Accord, March 11, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command's joint, combined exercise that involves multiple U.S. military components, allied partner nations and international organizations to promote interoperability between participants for peacekeeping operations in East Africa. More than 800 participants trained together during the event that emphasized both individual and joint readiness.

10:50 AM11/2/2021

The planning event is one of a series of similar events before the actual exercise in March. Beginning Oct. 18, 2021, participants laid the groundwork for the various aspects of Justified Accord 2022.

2:19 PM10/29/2021

The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system and maintain it by fixing broken parts or performing emergency procedures.

12:00 AM10/29/2021

Deck Department assist Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden, second from left, is donning a harness to install the accommodation ladder aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as the ship pulls into port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

12:00 AM10/29/2021

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jhairo Pereyra stands watch aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as the ship pulls into port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

12:00 AM10/29/2021

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams approaches port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

12:00 AM10/15/2021

The visit will include engagement opportunities with Mozambican military and government leaders, including a ship tour and capabilities demonstrations. Additionally, the visit will include engagement opportunities for the crew to interact with the local community.

11:42 AM10/8/2021

The event was an introductory forum to share ideas on increasing women participation in the security sector and important areas for human rights development. WPS is a critical way to engage with local communities to build relationships, and gain local knowledge and insight.

12:00 AM9/25/2021

Hershel “Woody” Williams previously visited Cape Town in February to resupply fuel and promote maritime security through a persistent presence in African waters.

9:57 AM8/13/2021

U.S. service members assigned to U.S. Africa Command's North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.

3:03 PM8/9/2021

The exercise ran 14 days within the vicinity of Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles.

11:04 AM8/9/2021

Members of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron embarked the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) to participate in maritime security training alongside the Nigerian Navy, Aug. 5, 2021.

1:35 PM7/9/2021

During an online conversation with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gen. Townsend talked about transparency with African partners.

8:20 AM4/22/2021

Africa has 13 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the world, holds resources critical to 21st century progress, and is at the crossroads of the world.

12:00 AM2/25/2021

U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Ghana, Feb. 23-24. This was Townsend’s first visit to the country, where he met with Ghanaian leaders and U.S. Embassy personnel in Accra.

11:01 AM2/24/2021

This is the first U.S. Navy ship visit to Sudan since the creation of U.S. Africa Command, and highlights U.S. engagement that strives to build a partnership with the Sudanese Armed Forces.

12:59 PM2/18/2021

LANSING, Mich. – While the spread of Coronavirus has left an indelible mark on nearly every area of modern life, these currents of change also have brought new opportunities to innovate, problem-solve, and grow. Legal professionals from the Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have together done just that by implementing a new program that deepens military adherence to the rule of law and facilitates military support to the prosecution of terrorists.

8:36 AM2/17/2021

U.S. Africa Command hosted senior commanders from 46 African militaries during a virtual Chiefs of Defense Conference Jan. 27, 2021.

8:39 AM2/4/2021

African Lions 21 is scheduled to kick off in June 2021. This year's iteration will involve ~5,000 troops from the U.S., Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere.

2:13 PM10/8/2020

Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, poses with Senegalese Naval Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Oumar Wade during a visit to Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 6, 2020. Neary traveled to Senegal to discuss future opportunities for collaboration with the head of Senegal’s Navy, visit to critical locations, and meet with U.S. Embassy officials.

2:08 PM10/8/2020

Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, takes a tour of the Cooperative Security Location in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 6, 2020. Neary traveled to Senegal to discuss future opportunities for collaboration with the head of Senegal’s Navy, visit to critical locations, and meet with U.S. Embassy officials.

1:47 PM10/8/2020

Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visited with Senegalese Naval Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Oumar Wade and U.S. Ambassador to Senegal Tulinabo Mushingi, in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 5-7, 2020.

3:55 PM10/7/2020

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

3:48 PM10/7/2020

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

3:16 PM10/7/2020

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

3:13 PM10/7/2020

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams conducts a passing exercise with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

9:38 AM9/28/2020

During the trip, both Young and Anderson conducted key leader engagements with African and international partner civilian and military leaders. At trip stops, leaders focused on the regional VEO threats and collective solutions to degrade these terrorist networks.

8:25 AM9/26/2020

The trip, which included stops in Somalia, Djibouti, Chad and Niger, demonstrated AFRICOM’s whole of government approach in Africa.

6:22 PM9/25/2020

During the trip, both Young and Anderson conducted key leader engagements with African and international partner civilian and military leaders. At trip stops, leaders focused on the regional VEO threats and collective solutions to degrade these terrorist networks.

3:12 PM9/15/2020

Maj. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF), and a panel of experts on violent extremist organizations in Africa conducted a web event, “The crossroad of competition: Countering the rise of violent extremists and revisionist powers in Africa,” moderated by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Sept. 9.

11:26 AM9/1/2020

Command Sergeant Major Hank Marsh, former senior enlisted advisor of Special Operations Command Africa pauses with his wife Jesse after presenting the "retired" pin during Marsh's retirement ceremony August 21, 2020. Marsh retired after 35 years of service.

11:24 AM9/1/2020

Major General Dagvin Anderson, (left) commander of Special Operations Command Africa, and Command Sergeant Major Hank Marsh, senior enlisted advisor of Special Operations Command Africa stand at attention during the start of Marsh's retirement ceremony August 21, 2020. Marsh retired after 35 years of service.

3:01 PM8/31/2020

Sailors on combat craft assault conduct small boat operations with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Mediterranean Sea Aug. 27, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

3:00 PM8/31/2020

Sailors on combat craft assault conduct small boat operations with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Mediterranean Sea Aug. 27, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

2:58 PM8/31/2020

Sailors on combat craft assault conduct small boat operations with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Mediterranean Sea Aug. 27, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

2:55 PM8/31/2020

Sailors on combat craft assault conduct small boat operations with the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Mediterranean Sea Aug. 27, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

2:23 PM8/31/2020

The ship will be a long-term presence assigned to the AFRICOM mission set and support security cooperation missions and operations in and around the African continent.

3:41 PM8/13/2020

U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual engagement on cybersecurity at Kelley Barracks Aug. 5-6, 2020.

1:58 PM7/10/2020

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Kosinski, U.S. Africa Command director of logistics, spoke to international logistics experts during a webinar hosted by the Lexington Institute July 8.

11:19 AM6/29/2020

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered approximately $9,400 worth of hospital beds to the Djibouti Ministry of Health during a ceremony at the Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti City, Djibouti, June 25.

10:28 AM6/2/2020

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a cargo bundle during external lift training at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 25, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nello Miele)

10:12 AM6/2/2020

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a cargo bundle during external lift training at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 25, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa.

12:00 AM3/18/2020

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) medical logistics Soldiers processed blood for the first time with the command’s brand-new, and only, blood storage and distribution center.

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

12:00 AM2/24/2020

12:00 AM2/21/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) and met with African senior military leaders

12:00 AM2/14/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia

7:47 AM2/10/2020

STUTTGART, Germany – Humanitarian aid training course prepares nearly 15 U.S. Africa Command personnel to respond when disaster strikes

7:33 AM2/10/2020

7:31 AM2/10/2020

Force development training such as this provides an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to enhance relations, share ideas and build partnership capability in the region

3:50 PM1/14/2020

The U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence presided over the graduation of an all-female intelligence course and engaged with Nigerian intelligence officials during a multi-day trip