U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis, Marine Forces Africa senior enlisted leader posed with a group of soldiers from the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. The commander and ARICOM senior leaders met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, and embassy leadership on topics that addressed ongoing bilateral programs and efforts to support Tunisia’s continued development as a regional security contributor. Discussions focused on sustaining momentum in joint training, exercises, and military-to-military cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo of the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia visited the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.13, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. They spoke about topics that addressed ongoing bilateral programs and efforts to support Tunisia’s continued development as a regional security contributor. Discussions focused on sustaining momentum in joint training, exercises, and military-to-military cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 13, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis, Marine Forces Africa senior enlisted leader, Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia paid his respects to fallen U.S. service members at the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. They visited the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), paid his respects to fallen U.S. service members at the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. Gen. Anderson and Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia visited the NAAC in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.13, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Service members with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia paid his respects to fallen U.S. service members at the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia visited the NAAC in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II Gen. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
U.S. Africa Command completes first visit to Tunisia
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U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.12 thru 14, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security.
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over a Change of Responsibility ceremony transitioning senior enlisted leadership from SgtMaj Michael P. Woods to Command SGM Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander speaks during AFRICOM's Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony formally transitions senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over a Change of Responsibility ceremony transitioning senior enlisted leadership from SgtMaj Michael P. Woods to Command SGM Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched the Warfighter Innovation Council (WIC) on Nov. 7, establishing a strategic framework to better facilitate warfighter innovation both at its headquarters and within its component commands.
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command and his team pose for a group photo with Moroccan Gen. Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces and other senior Moroccan defense officials in Rabat, Morocco Oct. 20, 2025. (photo by Soufiane Zarhouni, U.S. Consulate in Morocco)
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
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Moroccan Gen. Mohammed Berrid (left), Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson (right), commander of U.S. Africa Command in Rabat, Morocco Oct. 20, 2025. (photo by Soufiane Zarhouni, U.S. Consulate in Morocco)
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
2:41 PM11/20/2025
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Morocco Oct. 20-21, highlighting the longstanding and deep partnership between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco.
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Christopher John Lamora, U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, meet with Cameroon President Paul Biya during a key leader engagement in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (Courtesy photo by the Presidence of Cameroon)
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon Minister of Defense, and their staff conduct a key leader engagement in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
3:03 PM9/22/2025
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, and Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon Minister of Defense, right, pose for a photo during a gift exchange in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)