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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
9:52 AM8/13/2021
A member of the French Air Force briefs U.S. Army Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, on the capabilities the French Air Force Mirage 2000-D during an informal tour at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.
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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
9:52 AM8/13/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) set up a communication center in Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:54 AM8/10/2021
“Maritime engagements that include many navies working together really improve our interoperability and collective capability, which are absolutely necessary for a busy area such as the Gulf of Guinea,” Graham said.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:52 AM8/10/2021
210807-N-LK647-0129 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) The Nigerian Navy band plays as the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) pulls into port, Aug. 7, 2021. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:52 AM8/10/2021
210807-N-LK647-0202 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) Capt. Chad Graham, commanding officer, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, second from right, and Nigerian Navy leadership salute as the Nigerian Navy band plays the United States national anthem on the pier beside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 7, 2021. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:52 AM8/10/2021
210807-N-LK647-0202 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) Capt. Chad Graham, commanding officer, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, left, meets with a Nigerian Navy commodore aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 7, 2021. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:12 PM8/9/2021
210805-N- TI693-1006 MOMBASA, Kenya (Aug. 5, 2021) Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 participants get together for a group photo at the Bandari Maritime Academy, in Mombasa, Kenya, Aug. 5, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV / Released)
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:08 PM8/9/2021
Djiboutian, Somalian, Comorian and U.S. service members review visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) procedures before practicing simulated scenarios during exercise Cutlass Express 2021 at L'Escale Marina, Djibouti, Aug. 2, 2021. VBSS is conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations at sea. Exercise Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:03 PM8/9/2021
The exercise ran 14 days within the vicinity of Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles.
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Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations
11:14 AM8/9/2021
210803-N-LK647-0187 TEMA, Ghana (Aug. 3, 2021) Chief Culinary Specialist Gerald Foxworth, left, Chief Master-at-Arms Brandon Spears, second from left, and Comand Senior Chief Mark Rayner, second from right, all assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) share snacks with Ghanaian Navy personnel on the pier, Aug. 3, 2021. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations
11:14 AM8/9/2021
210805-N-LK647-0018 TEMA, Ghana (Aug. 5, 2021) Members of the Ghanaian Navy are welcomed aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) by Cdr. Ernique Sesler, executive officer, second from left, and Lt. Cdr. Michael Vallianos II, deputy chief, Office of Security Cooperation, United States Embassy in Ghana, second from right, to embark on a training exercise, Aug. 5, 2021. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations
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.
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A different perspective: Women of Cutlass Express

A different perspective: Women of Cutlass Express A different perspective: Women of Cutlass Express
8:21 AM8/5/2021
Special Agent Kyle Burns, Homeland Security Investigations liaison to U.S. Africa Command, teaches a class about maritime smuggling during exercise Cutlass Express 2021, in Mombasa, Kenya, July 30, 2021.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visit in Liberia highlights shared vision for regional security

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visit in Liberia highlights shared vision for regional security USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visit in Liberia highlights shared vision for regional security
3:57 PM8/3/2021
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, for a scheduled port visit July 28. The visit also kicks off the U.S. Embassy in Liberia’s year-long observance of the 175th year of the Republic of Liberia.
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Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces

Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces
9:18 AM8/2/2021
U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual Africa Senior Enlisted Conference on July 15, 2021, bringing together the top enlisted leaders from 20 African nations, U.S. National Guard state partners, and U.S. Africa and European Commands to discuss the development and education of enlisted leaders.
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Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces

Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces
9:18 AM8/2/2021
U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual Africa Senior Enlisted Conference on July 15, 2021, bringing together the top enlisted leaders from 20 African nations, U.S. National Guard state partners, and U.S. Africa and European Commands to discuss the development and education of enlisted leaders.
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AFRICOM commander visit to Tanzania highlights security cooperation

AFRICOM commander visit to Tanzania highlights security cooperation AFRICOM commander visit to Tanzania highlights security cooperation
3:08 PM7/30/2021
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Tanzania, July 27-28, where he met with senior defense officials and opened the first joint special forces training exercise between the two nations since 2017.
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AFRICOM commander visit to Tanzania highlights security cooperation

AFRICOM commander visit to Tanzania highlights security cooperation AFRICOM commander visit to Tanzania highlights security cooperation
3:08 PM7/30/2021
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Tanzania, July 27-28, where he met with senior defense officials and opened the first joint special forces training exercise between the two nations since 2017.
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U.S. Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response

U.S. Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response U.S. Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response
3:50 PM7/27/2021
Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing load pallets onto a Tunisian C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2021. The aircraft picked up three pallets of oxygen - one million liters in total - that were transported to Tunisia to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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U.S. Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response

U.S. Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response U.S. Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response
3:50 PM7/27/2021
A Tunisian air force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxis the runway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2021. The aircraft picked up three pallets of oxygen - one million liters in total - that were transported to Tunisia to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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