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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transfers command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), transfers command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of CJTF-HOA, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, outgoing commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers final comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivers comments during the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

6:05 PM6/10/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 14, 2022. As a dynamic, joint and multinational operational headquarters, CJTF-HOA ensures a strategic partnership with Djibouti, responds to crises, supports operations, protects U.S. lives and enables the countering of violent extremist organizations throughout East Africa in order to enhance stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

2:50 PM6/3/2022

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Beer Xaani, Somalia, on June 3, 2022.

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AFRICOM Special Operations Forces train with partners in Ghana

AFRICOM Special Operations Forces train with partners in Ghana

AFRICOM Special Operations Forces train with partners in Ghana

12:00 AM6/2/2022

Bundase, Ghana -- Special Operations Command Africa forces concluded a Joint Combined Exercise Training in Bundase, Ghana in March. The team partnered with members of the Ghanaian 64th Infantry Regiment to hone special operations skills.

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U.S. Africa Command Commander concludes visit to Angola

U.S. Africa Command Commander concludes visit to Angola

U.S. Africa Command Commander concludes visit to Angola

4:32 PM5/26/2022

U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, concluded a two-day visit to Angola to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço and other senior government officials May 18.

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Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

12:00 AM5/18/2022

In Kenya, Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya Eric W. Kneedler met with Kenyan President Uruhu Kenyatta to discuss mutual security concerns and to express appreciation to Kenya for its continued leadership and collaboration on regional security. Townsend and Kneedler also participated in a pass and review at the Kenyan Defense Force Headquarters.

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Combined joint task force in Africa welcomes first female commanding general

Combined joint task force in Africa welcomes first female commanding general

Combined joint task force in Africa welcomes first female commanding general

12:00 AM5/14/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana during a change of command ceremony May 14, 2022. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

12:00 AM4/28/2022

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command teach the Nigerian Navy Special Forces tactical movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 28, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

12:00 AM4/27/2022

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command teach the Nigerian Navy Special Forces close-quarters combat during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 27, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close-quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.

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Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

12:00 AM3/23/2022

Nigerien workers build a mobile field hospital financed by U.S. Africa Command through the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program in Agadez, Niger, March 22, 2022. Subject matter experts taught Nigerien workers how to construct and maintain the field hospital autonomously, allowing the facility to be repurposed by the Government of Niger once the COVID-19 threat subsides

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AFRICOM commander concludes annual Congressional testimony

AFRICOM commander concludes annual Congressional testimony

AFRICOM commander concludes annual Congressional testimony

9:46 PM3/17/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up his annual posture statement to Congress with a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee March 17.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM3/16/2022

Special Operations Command Africa forces concluded a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Oussa, Benin, on March 16, 2022. The team partnered with members of the Benin 1st Commando Parachute Battalion to hone special operations skills.

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Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

12:00 AM3/16/2022

Cpt. Gabriel Munyengabe, Rwanda Defence Force, photographs a mock interview during the command post exercise for Justified Accord, Nairobi, Kenya, Mar. 16, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM3/11/2022

A Beninese platoon lieutenant uses a sand table diagram to discuss squad assignments during Joint Combined Exchange Training in Ouassa, Benin, on March 11, 2022. International engagement is necessary to counter violent extremism, and our military engagements are just one way we support African partners as part of an international community.

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