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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
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Senegal launches Africa Air Force Forum
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African Partnership Flight kicks off North and West Africa ISR conference
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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U.S., Malagasy leaders discuss maritime security, humanitarian aid
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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8 African nations attend APF
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African Partner Flight 2022
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African Partner Flight 2022
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8 African nations attend APF
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African Partner Flight 2022
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African Partner Flight 2022
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African Partner Flight 2022
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SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum
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SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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SETAF-AF, Tunisia Armed Forces counter-IED experts visit TRADOC
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African Partnership Flight kicks off North and West Africa ISR conference
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
U.S. and coalition service members participate in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. service members in Djibouti after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
U.S. Army Operational Detachment-Alpha and Botswana Defence Force members move toward their objective during a Joint Combined Exchange Training mission in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Gaborone, Botswana
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
U.S. Army Operational Detachment-Alpha and Botswana Defence Force members practice patrol movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
A Botswana Defence Force looks for members of the opposition force during a halt in movement on a training mission during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Gaborone, Botswana
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
Capt. Claudia McDermott (right), emergency room registered nurse and commander, 357th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, converses with members of the Angolan Army medical staff during a medical lecture for MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola. The Angolan Medical Readiness Exercise is a medical training exercise that allows military medical personnel from the U.S. Army and their African partners to exchange medical practices procedures and techniques.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, LUANDA, Angola
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
Staff Sgt. Ciara Chico, special operations civil affairs medical sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, takes part in an impromptu Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 15, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Clarke, a civil affairs team lead with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, observes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine as he briefs his team's approach to an exercise scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is increasing its reward offers to up to $10 million each for information leading to the identification or location of al-Shabaab key leaders Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate, and Jehad Mostafa.
Photo by: U.S. Department of State
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
The Angolan Medical Readiness Exercise is a medical training exercise, planned and executed by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, that allows military medical personnel from the U.S. Army and their African partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, LUANDA, Angola
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kirchoff, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, welcomes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine Team and their interpreter Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa into his village home during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. This JCET focused on civil affairs, such as learning how to conduct civil engagements, reconnaissance, information reporting, and tactical combat casualty care.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
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.
Photo by: Capt. Abigail Hammock, Kenya
Senegal launches Africa Air Force Forum
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)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Dakar, Senegal
African Partnership Flight kicks off North and West Africa ISR conference
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.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Dakar, Senegal
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
Photo by: Spc. Alisha Grezlik, LUANDA, Angola
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
Gen. Michael Langley presents Army Capt. Claudia McDermott with a commander’s coin during a visit to the U.S.-Angola Military Medical Readiness Exercise in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10, 2022. Langley, the commanding general of U.S. Africa Command, stopped by the exercise during a visit to Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angola defense officials. McDermott led the team of U.S. Army medical providers participating in the exercise with Angolan counterparts.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, Angola
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
(Left to right) Angola army Lt. Gen. Alberto DeAlmeida, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Dr. Francisca dos Reis, and Angola army Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti tour the Angola army’s Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
Photo by: Spc. Alisha Grezlik, Angola
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Michael Langley discusses military medicine with Angola Brig. Gen. Armando Pinto and Ms. Francisca dos Reis, U.S. Embassy Office of Security Cooperation Program Assistant, during a visit to the Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, Angola
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa, a civil reconnaissance non-commissioned officer with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, discusses strategies for an exercise scenario with members from the Tanzania Marine Special Forces during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 10, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
Photo by: Spc. Alisha Grezlik, LUANDA, Angola
U.S., Malagasy leaders discuss maritime security, humanitarian aid
Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey, deputy director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs, U.S. Africa Command, met with Madagascar's Minister of Defense, Lt. Gen. Richard Rakotonirina, on Nov. 10, 2022, to discuss shared Malagasy and U.S. concerns.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Madagascar, ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
Maj. Andrew Isaacson (center), general surgeon, 848th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, performs hernia surgery on an Angolan patient while an Angolan Army medical intern (left) assists, during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola. MEDREX is a medical training exercise that allows military health specialists from the U.S. Army and their African Partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, LUANDA, Angola
8 African nations attend APF
Attendees of the 2022 African Partnership Flight participate in an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capstone, Nov. 5, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia. APF serves as 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. Building partnership capacity towards ISR objectives provides coalition forces the advanced capabilities to detect and defend against a spectrum of threats while promoting regional security and stability.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
African Partner Flight 2022
United States Air Force Airmen and service members from North and West Africa, including delegations from Algeria, Chad, Ghana, Libya, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Tunisia and Senegal, visit the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia to pay respects to fallen American service members during the 2022 African Partner Flight being held in Tunis, Nov. 2-4, 2022.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
African Partner Flight 2022
Attendees of the 2022 African Partnership Flight participate in an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capstone, Nov. 5, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia. APF serves as 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.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
8 African nations attend APF
Attendees of the 2022 African Partnership Flight participate in an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capstone, Nov. 5, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia. APF serves as 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. Building partnership capacity towards ISR objectives provides coalition forces the advanced capabilities to detect and defend against a spectrum of threats while promoting regional security and stability.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
African Partner Flight 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.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
African Partner Flight 2022
Attendees of the 2022 African Partnership Flight participate in an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capstone, Nov. 5, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia. APF serves as 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.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
African Partner Flight 2022
Tunisian Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hajem, Chief of Staff of the Tunisian Air Force, 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.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund gives opening remarks during the annual SETAF-AF Commander's Forum on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov 1, 2022. Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about progress and opportunities to advance Army initiatives in support of U.S. Africa Command. Other commands present at the conference included U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 414th Contracting Command, the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, U.S. Army Garrison Italy and many others.
Photo by: Spc. Semaj Johnson, Italy
SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General Gen. Darryl A. Williams gives remarks on the Army's mission in Africa during the annual U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander's Forum on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Nov 2, 2022. Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about progress and opportunities to advance Army initiatives in support of U.S. Africa Command. Other commands present at the conference included U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 414th Contracting Command, the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, U.S. Army Garrison Italy and many others.
Photo by: Spc. Semaj Johnson, Italy
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, Air Base 201, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Luna Kim, Air Base 101, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, Air Base 201, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, Air Base 201, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, Air Base 201, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, Air Base 201, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Luna Kim, Air Base 101, Niger
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa
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.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, Air Base 201, Niger
SETAF-AF, Tunisia Armed Forces counter-IED experts visit TRADOC
Counter-IED and explosive ordnance disposal experts discuss how malign actors use drones to deliver bombs on Oct. 26, 2022 at the CPT Jason T. McMahon training complex on Fort A.P. Hill. Six EOD and C-IED experts from Tunisia Armed Forces visited U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's EOD Munitions and EOD Training Department Oct. 25-26. Organized by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa's C-IED Branch, the Tunisians observed and discussed how the U.S. Army trains EOD and C-IED Soldiers.
African Partnership Flight kicks off North and West Africa ISR conference
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.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Dakar, Senegal
