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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations

U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
12:00 AM12/7/2021
Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021, and has employed the mobility platform for various humanitarian assistance operations and United Nations troop and vehicle movements.
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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise

Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise
9:36 AM12/2/2021
Military planners gather in Agadir, Morocco, Oct. 28, 2021, to make initial coordination for African Lion 22. U.S. military planners joined partners from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and elsewhere to discuss initial plans for U.S. Africa Command's premier exercise.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
2:11 PM12/1/2021
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and Tunisian Air Force Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hajem discuss potential opportunities for combined operations during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
2:11 PM12/1/2021
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and air chiefs from African partner nations discuss shared interests during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
2:11 PM12/1/2021
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, and Commander, Gen. Jeff Harrigian, are joined by Ghanaian Air Commodore Joshua Larkai, Accra Air Base commander during a presentation at the Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein AB, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
2:11 PM12/1/2021
U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt. Benjamin Hedden, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, host an Executive African Partnership Flight with air chiefs from seven African partner nations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests
9:43 AM11/24/2021
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives in South Africa on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests
9:43 AM11/24/2021
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Lt. Gen. Lindile Yam, Chief of Staff of the South African National Defence Force, in Pretoria, South Africa, on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests
9:43 AM11/24/2021
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, reviews a Mozambican Armed Defense Forces formation alongside Portuguese Brig. Gen. Nuno Lemos Pires, mission force commander for the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo, Mozambique, from Nov. 16-18, was part of a broader trip to regional partner countries in southern Africa to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
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Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea

Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea
12:21 PM11/16/2021
Members of the WRN received an urgent request for a mariner experiencing symptoms of a heart attack aboard the U.S. flagged cargo ship Liberty Grace located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 500 nautical miles east of Kenya.
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania

U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
12:00 AM11/10/2021
JCETs enhance the readiness of U.S. and partner forces while also improving interoperability between nations. The exercises help set the foundation for sustainable and productive military relationships.
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Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022 Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
3:47 PM11/9/2021
Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with a representative from Hotel Marriott to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Hotel Columbus Marriott in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
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Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022 Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
3:47 PM11/9/2021
Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with representatives from several businesses to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Ironworks in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
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Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022 Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
3:47 PM11/9/2021
Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with representatives from several businesses to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Ironworks in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
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U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training
3:13 PM11/9/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and service members assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces inspect a target for bullet impact during urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
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U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training
3:13 PM11/9/2021
Service members assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces inspect a target for bullet impact during urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
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U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training
3:13 PM11/9/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and service members with the Kenya Defence Forces come together for a group photo following dynamic urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa.(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
12:00 AM11/8/2021
The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
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AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment
12:00 AM11/4/2021
The African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise brought a selected group of sustainment planners together from throughout the Joint Logistics Enterprise to address the logistical role SETAF-AF serves in Africa.
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Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise
1:27 PM11/2/2021
Military and civilian planners from the U.S., Africa, and multinational partner nations brief the Kenya Defence Force Maj. Gen. Peter Muteti, assistant chief of defence forces for operations doctrine and training, on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 22, 2021.
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