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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal

AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
5:16 PM11/19/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal. U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal

AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
5:16 PM11/19/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal. U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal

AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal
4:36 PM11/19/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
1:17 PM10/21/2020
Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is greeted by Maj. Gen. Mohamed Larbi Haouli (far right), commander, Algerian Naval Forces, during military staff talks held in Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
1:09 PM10/21/2020
Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, meets with the Commander of Algerian Naval Forces and the Director of Naval Cooperation Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
1:08 PM10/21/2020
The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
12:58 PM10/21/2020
The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
2:35 PM10/5/2020
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, speaks with soldiers from the Djiboutian National Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) after watching a live-fire exercise Sept. 28. The RIB’s mission is to serve as a reactionary force to accomplish specific tasks directed by their higher command in the Djiboutian army.
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AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
7:56 AM10/3/2020
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command, traveled to the African continent to engage with partners, visit key U.S. military operating locations, and deepen his understanding of security in the region, Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.
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Statement from AFRICOM commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the command’s 12th Anniversary

Statement from AFRICOM commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the command’s 12th Anniversary Statement from AFRICOM commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the command’s 12th Anniversary
4:41 PM10/1/2020
Today, U.S. Africa Command’s theater is key terrain for global power competition. U.S. Africa Command enables the United States' enduring partnership with like-minded countries to address challenges from strategic competitors like China and Russia, who continue to expand their authoritarian influence worldwide, including in Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command leaders meet with Algeria’s leadership

U.S. Africa Command leaders meet with Algeria’s leadership U.S. Africa Command leaders meet with Algeria’s leadership
12:00 AM9/23/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, met with President Abdelmajid Tebboune in Algiers, Algeria Sept. 23, to discuss regional security issues and engagement opportunities.
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Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security

Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security
12:00 AM9/17/2020
Maj. Gen. Neary thanked Brig. Gen. Omola for Uganda’s contributions to regional security and its longstanding partnership during the call Sept. 16, 2020.
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SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering-VEO efforts in Africa

SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering-VEO efforts in Africa SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering-VEO efforts in Africa
3:12 PM9/15/2020
Maj. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF), and a panel of experts on violent extremist organizations in Africa conducted a web event, “The crossroad of competition: Countering the rise of violent extremists and revisionist powers in Africa,” moderated by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Sept. 9.
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Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on 9/11 & Current Threats

Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on 9/11 & Current Threats Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on 9/11 & Current Threats
5:19 PM9/11/2020
Today, U.S. Africa Command continues the fight against al-Qaeda and its affiliates across the African continent, protecting the American people as well as our African and international partners. This important work safeguards our nation, strengthens our partners, and protects our way of life from enemies intent on our destruction.
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AFRICOM Commander visits Tunisia to discuss security

AFRICOM Commander visits Tunisia to discuss security AFRICOM Commander visits Tunisia to discuss security
7:58 PM9/9/2020
U.S. Africa Command commander Gen. Stephen Townsend traveled to Tunisia Sept. 9 to meet with key Tunisian leadership, including Tunisian President Kais Saied and Tunisian Minister of Defense, Ibrahim Bartagi. U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome also participated in the meetings.
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BIO DCOM Lt Gen Smith Aug 2020.pdf

BIO DCOM Lt Gen Smith Aug 2020.pdf BIO DCOM Lt Gen Smith Aug 2020.pdf
8:44 AM8/6/2020
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BIO DCOM Lt Gen Smith Aug 2020.pdf

BIO DCOM Lt Gen Smith Aug 2020.pdf BIO DCOM Lt Gen Smith Aug 2020.pdf
11:05 AM8/3/2020
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Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples

Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples
10:57 AM7/21/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. AFRICA COMMAND attends the change of command for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. Gen. Townsend salutes the colors during the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Allied Joint Force Command change of command ceremony. Adm. Foggo was relieved by Adm. Robert P. Burke at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, July 17, 2020. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples

Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples
2:10 PM7/20/2020
Adm. Robert P. Burke, Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command-Naples, salute the colors during the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Allied Joint Force Command change of command ceremony. Adm. Foggo was relieved by Adm. Robert P. Burke at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, July 17, 2020. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples

Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples
1:40 PM7/20/2020
Adm. Robert P. Burke, Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command-Naples, salute the colors during the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Allied Joint Force Command change of command ceremony. Adm. Foggo was relieved by Adm. Robert P. Burke at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, July 17, 2020. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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