The EECP can quickly deploy forces into theater and establish initial presence from a forward deployed location, often in support of a lead federal agency such as USAID.
Mission success for the "early entry command post"
11:59 AM9/11/2018
The EECP can quickly deploy forces into theater and establish initial presence from a forward deployed location, often in support of a lead federal agency such as USAID.
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike near Bani Walid, Libya, on Aug. 28, killing one ISIS-Libya terrorist.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:00 AM8/27/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, Somalia, on Aug. 27, killing three terrorists.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
11:12 AM8/22/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants approximately 46 kilometers northeast of Kismayo, Somalia, on Aug. 21, killing two terrorists.
AFRICOM holds inaugural State Partnership Medical Planners Workshop
12:46 PM8/21/2018
Medical planners from various National Guard units and U.S. Africa Command attend the first AFRICOM State Partnership Medical Planner Workshop, Aug. 6-10.
Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr. assumed command of U.S. Army Africa from Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf in a change of command ceremony held Aug. 2, 2018, at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.
Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, left, the outgoing U.S. Army Africa acting commanding general; Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, center, the U.S. Africa Command commanding general; and Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, the incoming U.S. Army Africa commanding general, prepare for the passing of the guidon during the USARAF change of command ceremony, held at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 2, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jennifer Garza)
U.S. Army Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr. delivers his remarks at the USARAF change of command ceremony held at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 2, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jennifer Garza)
Annual Communications Symposium, Africa Endeavor, concludes in Cabo Verde
5:02 PM8/4/2018
The annual U.S. Africa Command sponsored senior leader and communications symposium, Africa Endeavor, was held July 30-Aug.3, 2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
1:02 PM8/3/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants approximately 74 miles northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia, on Aug. 2, killing four terrorists.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Marcet, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides guidance during a practical exercise in ground reconnaissance for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Marcet, with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, provides guidance during a ground surveillance practical exercise for Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) patrol game wardens during a Counter Illicit Trafficking course, in Ngwala, Tanzania, July 24, 2018. The course provided by with the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion is a month-long course to enhance TAWA's anti-poaching capabilities in Tanzania. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Ahearn)
AFRICOM commander meets with Cabo Verdean officials
4:33 PM7/30/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser met with Dr. Ulisses Correia e Silva, Cabo Verde Prime Minister and Maj. Gen. Anildo Emanuel da Graça Morais, Chief of Staff of the Cabo Verdean Armed Forces July 30, 2018 during a visit to Cabo Verde. Waldhauser also participated in the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018.
Africa Endeavor 2018 Senior Leader and Communications Symposium Commences
10:52 AM7/30/2018
Cabo Verde’s Armed Forces, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, are hosting representatives from the Economic Community of Central African States, other international and African regional organizations, and more than 30 nations from across Africa, Europe, and the United States for the 13th annual Africa Endeavor 2018 Senior Leader and Communications Symposium in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde, Jul. 30 to Aug. 3.