The Royal Moroccan Navy fregate Sultan Moulay Ismai and the guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) dock during a port visit for distinguished visitors of African Lion 2022 to Agadir, Morocco, June 28, 2022. AL22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, combined annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner-nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Theusch)
U.S. Marines, soldiers and Tunisian Armed Forces advance through a valley at a rehearsal for a live-fire exercise as a part of African Lion 22 in the Ben Ghilouf Training Area, Tunisia, June 23, 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Jacobs, 105th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Senegalese Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers move in formation to breach and clear a room during African Lion 22 in Dodji, Senegal, June 25, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6-30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Zachary Myers)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing over Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2021, June 18, 2021. KC-135s support fighter aircraft in the creation of a safe, stable and secure Africa.
African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. African Lion is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)
Senior leaders pose for a group photo at the opening of the African Land Forces Summit 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, May 8, 2023. African Land Forces Summit 2023 brings together senior land forces leaders from across Africa and other partner nations to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Dority | Photo illustration by Brenadine C. Humphrey)
Senior enlisted leaders pose for a group photo at the opening of the African Land Forces Summit 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, May 8, 2023. African Land Forces Summit 2023 brings together senior land forces leaders from across Africa and other partner nations to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Dority | Photo illustration by Brenadine C. Humphrey)
US, IVORIAN ARMIES HOST AFRICAN LAND FORCES SUMMIT IN ABIDJAN
2:03 PM5/9/2023
Senior military leaders from African nations, as well as the U.S. and some European nations, meet to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges, May 8-12 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire during the African Land Forces Summit. The theme for this year’s summit is “Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships.”
Nigerien Soldiers, Côte d'Ivoire’s National Gendarmerie, and Ivorian Soldiers stand in formation at Opening Ceremony-Côte d’Ivoire during Flintlock near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, March 7, 2023. Flintlock provides an opportunity, along with other U.S. military-hosted events, for African nations to share their strategies and best practices to accelerate the collective ability to adapt and overcome the terrorist threat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashlind House)
State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference
10:37 AM3/8/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, Commander and Senior Enlisted Advisor of U.S. Africa Command, met with U.S. military cadets during the 2023 ChOD Conference. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.
State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference
10:36 AM3/8/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks with military leaders between panel discussions at the 2023 ChOD Conference. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.
State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference
10:36 AM3/8/2023
Dr. Zainab Usman delivers remarks as guest speaker of the 2023 CHoD conference. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.
State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference
10:16 AM3/8/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks with military leaders between panel discussions at the 2023 ChOD Conference. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.
State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference
10:16 AM3/8/2023
Guests of the 2023 ChOD Conference hold conversations between panel sessions. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.
Commander meets Libyan delegation at Chiefs of Defense Conference
1:14 PM3/2/2023
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with the joint Libyan military delegation of Gen. Haddad and Gen. Nadhuri during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Rome on March 2, 2023.In talks Langley reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to stand with the Libyan people in their calls for peace, national unity, and full sovereignty.
Commander meets Libyan delegation at Chiefs of Defense Conference
1:14 PM3/2/2023
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with the joint Libyan military delegation of Gen. Haddad and Gen. Nadhuri during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Rome on March 2, 2023.In talks Langley reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to stand with the Libyan people in their calls for peace, national unity, and full sovereignty.
Gen. Langley visits West and North African partners
12:00 AM2/8/2023
Gen. Langley, meeting with partners in North and West Africa from Feb. 6-11, 2023, continued his trip in Algeria by meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin. The U.S. employs a whole-of-government approach to ensure security cooperation with Algeria counters violent extremism and supports peace in the region.
Gen. Langley visits West and North African partners
12:00 AM2/6/2023
Gen. Langley, meeting with partners in North and West Africa from Feb. 6-11, 2023, started his trip in Senegal. During stops to visit with host nation civilian and military leaders, Langley met President Macky Sall, Minister of Defense Sidiki Kaba, and Gen. Cheikh Wade, chief of staff for the Armed Forces of Senegal, and partner forces at Maison Militaire to discuss security partnership and see how Senegal forces are prepared to meet shared challenges.
Gen. Langley visits West and North African partners
12:00 AM2/6/2023
Gen. Langley, meeting with partners in North and West Africa from Feb. 6-11, 2023, started his trip in Senegal. During stops to visit with host nation civilian and military leaders, Langley met President Macky Sall, Minister of Defense Sidiki Kaba, and Gen. Cheikh Wade, chief of staff for the Armed Forces of Senegal, and partner forces at Maison Militaire to discuss security partnership and see how Senegal forces are prepared to meet shared challenges.
Gen. Langley visits West and North African partners
12:00 AM2/6/2023
Gen. Langley, meeting with partners in North and West Africa from Feb. 6-11, 2023, started his trip in Senegal. During stops to visit with host nation civilian and military leaders, Langley met President Macky Sall, Minister of Defense Sidiki Kaba, and Gen. Cheikh Wade, chief of staff for the Armed Forces of Senegal, and partner forces at Maison Militaire to discuss security partnership and see how Senegal forces are prepared to meet shared challenges.