Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ibrahim Shalangwa of Nigeria, Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of Malawi and Brig. Gen. Paul Dikita Ilunga of the Democratic Republic of Congo listen to a presentation during the U.S. AFRICOM hosted annual Africa Military Law Forum, Oberammergau in Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
The event focused on the legal advisor’s role in supporting investigations, to include counter terrorism and allegations of crimes by members of the military
Approximately 1,500 service members from 20 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal from April 9-20, 2018.
Exercise planners from various nations pose for a photograph during the United Accord 2018 Main Planning Event at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana March 1, 2018. The combined-joint planning event hosted by the GAF included delegates from 5 Western partner nations and 10 African partner nations with a wide range of experience in regional peacekeeping operations, the basis for the accord series of exercises. (Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bridson)
Exercise planners from various nations pose for a photograph during the United Accord 2018 Main Planning Event at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana March 1, 2018. The combined-joint planning event hosted by the GAF included delegates from 5 Western partner nations and 10 African partner nations with a wide range of experience in regional peacekeeping operations, the basis for the accord series of exercises. (Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bridson)
United Accord 18 planning event a success in Ghana
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The GAF hosted the combined joint planning event, which included delegates from five Western partner nations and 14 African partner nations with a wide range of experience in regional peacekeeping operations.
AFRICOM Continues Efforts for Stable, Secure Continent
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Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, appears before the House Armed Services Committee to deliver the 2018 U.S. Africa Command Posture Statement, March 6, 2018, Washington, D.C.
AFRICOM Hosts East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference
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Senior military intelligence officials from East Africa, Europe, the U.S., and Canada met during the East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) Conference Feb 21-22, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany.
AFRICOM Hosts East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Vechery, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, speaks to attendees of the East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference Feb. 21, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany.
AFRICOM Hosts East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Vechery, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, and Brig. Gen. Abdiwahab Abdullahi Omar, Somali Director of Military Intelligence, pose for a photo during the East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference Feb. 21, 2018 in Stuttgart Germany.
AFRICOM Hosts East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference
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Stuttgart, Germany - Senior military intelligence officials from East Africa, Europe, the U.S., and Canada participate in the East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) Conference Feb 21-22, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany.
AFRICOM Hosts East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference
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Stuttgart, Germany - Senior military intelligence officials from East Africa, Europe, the U.S., and Canada participate in the East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) Conference Feb 21-22, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany.
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis and Maj. Richard Delaney recognize Senegalese Commandant Balla Diop, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance in coordinating MEDRETE 18-1, during a ceremony held at Hospital Militaire De Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis and Maj. Richard Delaney recognize Senegalese Commandant Balla Diop, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance in coordinating MEDRETE 18-1, during a ceremony held at Hospital Militaire De Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army and Senegalese leaders pose for a photo following a brief recognition of their partnership during MEDRETE 18-1 on Feb. 22, 2018, in, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard thatd serves as an opportunity for partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills.
U.S. Army Col. Marvin Emerson, U.S. Army Africa deputy command surgeon, recognizes Senegalese Col. Abdou Rajack Ndiaye, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance and coordination during MEDRETE 18-1, at Hopital Principal De Dakar, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army Africa begins first MEDRETE for 2018: American, Senegalese medical professionals treat patients, hone skills
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U.S. Army and Senegalese medical personnel provide lifesaving care, during MEDRETE 18-1, for a high-risk newborn at the Hospital De Militaire Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2018. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa., and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
U.S. Army Africa begins first MEDRETE for 2018: American, Senegalese medical professionals treat patients, hone skills
12:46 PM3/1/2018
U.S. Army and Senegalese medical personnel deliver a high-risk newborn via cesearean section, during MEDRETE 18-1, at the Hospital De Militaire Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2018. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)