U.S. and Cabo Verde sign a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation
12:00 AM12/15/2022
Leaders cited the growing U.S.-Cabo Verdean defense relationship, emphasizing maritime security cooperation and Cabo Verde's recent inclusion in the State Partnership Program
Naval Forces Africa joins allies, partners for Grand African NEMO 22
12:00 AM10/11/2022
During the week long exercise, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams will participate in maritime security scenarios that combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, piracy, drug trafficking, pollution, and rescue at sea.
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group teach the Cabo Verdean National Guard tactical movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Praia, Cabo Verde, On Sept. 7, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.
AFRICOM and law enforcement cooperation enhances maritime security in West Africa
1:42 PM4/26/2022
During the month-long operation, multinational maritime forces conducted two major interdictions in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Sierra Leone and Cabo Verde.
State Partnership Program critical to security cooperation in 93 countries
12:00 AM4/12/2022
What began with 13 partnerships in 1993 is now up to 87 partnerships with 93 countries (as of April 12, 2022), the SPP is guided by foreign policy goals to support combatant commanders and chiefs of mission.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
9:24 AM4/7/2022
Under the jurisdiction of Cabo Verde, U.S. and Cabo Verde law enforcement authorities boarded and inspected the vessel, seizing approximately 6,000 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Samuel Martyka, from Joliet, Illinois, signals for a crane hook to lower to a rigid-hull inflatable boat in preparation for small boat operations, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors Sailors, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
The Cabo Verdean authorities pull alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), to receive seized contraband and detainees following maritime security operations with Cabo Verde, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
Seized contraband is stacked on the mission deck aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prior to its offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Samuel Martyka, from Joliet, Illinois, performs a communication check from a rigid-hull inflatable boat prior to small boat operations, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors a Sailor, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors Sailors, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
12:00 AM4/6/2022
Sailors assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), lower seized contraband into a rigid-hull inflatable boat for transport to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security
12:00 AM3/21/2022
The exercise, concluding March 18, 2022, featured an in-port training period followed by an at-sea portion that tested the participating ships’ and maritime operation centers’ abilities to conduct maritime interdiction operations.
New Hampshire National Guard, Cabo Verde become AFRICOM's latest state partners
12:00 AM2/4/2022
The signing ceremony establishing a state partnership between the New Hampshire National Guard and the Republic of Cabo Verde was held Feb. 4, 2022, at the 3rd Military Region Parade Ground in Praia, Cabo Verde.
New Hampshire National Guard, Cabo Verde become AFRICOM's latest state partners
12:00 AM2/3/2022
From left, New Hampshire Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, and interpreter Jeff Hessney meet with Cabo Verde President José Neves at the Presidential Palace on Feb. 3 in Praia, Cabo Verde. A New Hampshire delegation traveled to the West African republic for a signing ceremony to officially establish a state partnership with Cabo Verde under the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Rota, Spain
2:40 PM10/26/2020
While operating in the U.S. Africa Command area of operations, the ship conducted six maritime evolutions alongside African partner nations, participated in a major multinational exercise, and conducted refueling operations.
Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response
10:38 AM10/14/2020
Topics included threats and opportunities in the COVID-19 environment, best practices in prevention and response to COVID-19, biosecurity threat reduction, and disease management during COVID-19.
The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City departed Mindelo, Cabo Verde, August 11, 2019, after completing a scheduled port visit in support of its 2019 Africa Partnership Station deployment.
The U.S., Cabo Verde and Senegal completed combined operations during Operation Junction Rain, a part of African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership, in Dakar, Senegal, June 28, 2018.