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African Lion 21 exercise begins with 7,800 troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal

African Lion 21 exercise begins with 7,800 troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal African Lion 21 exercise begins with 7,800 troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal
4:52 PM6/7/2021
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, Commander U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa, and Moroccan Army Général d'armée Belkhir El Farouk, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone Commander, enter the Rehearsal of Concept Drill for African Lion, Agadir Morocco, June 7, 2021. 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. Al21 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. Army photo by Sgt. Jared Kindlespire)
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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities
9:26 AM6/7/2021
The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:36 PM5/31/2021
Tunisian Minister of National Defence, Brahim Bertégi, gives remarks at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:34 PM5/31/2021
The Honorable Donald Blome, U.S. ambassador to Tunisia, speaks at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:32 PM5/31/2021
Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, director, Logistics Directorate, J-4, U.S. Africa Command gives remarks at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:31 PM5/31/2021
Rear Adm. Jeffrey Spivey, director, maritime partnership program, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, gives remarks at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:30 PM5/31/2021
Tunisian Minister of National Defence Brahim Bertégi arrives at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip

AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip
4:36 PM5/25/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, travelled to Djibouti May 14-18, 2021. During the visit, he presided over the Change of Command ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, where U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora relinquished command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana. Townsend also joined U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan G. Pratt for a meeting with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf ; and met with Djiboutian Minister of Defense M. Hassan Omar Mohamed, and Chief of Defense Maj. Gen. Zakaria Chekh Imbrahim. During the visit, the leaders discussed security in Djibouti and the region and their dedication to working together on the mutual goals of regional stability, security, and prosperity. The partnership between Djibouti and the United States remains strong as we work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Africa Command has contributed $6.2 million to Djiboutian COVID-19 relief efforts since the start of the pandemic.
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Military equipment 'under way' for African Lion 21

Military equipment 'under way' for African Lion 21 Military equipment 'under way' for African Lion 21
4:12 PM5/25/2021
More than 7,000 troops from nine countries will participate in the exercise – U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual exercise. The exercise demonstrates the winning combat capabilities of the U.S. and African partners and regional allies while enhancing strategic readiness to respond to contingencies around the globe.
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U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express

U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express
10:22 AM5/25/2021
Petty Officer Second Class Jeff Barker, a maritime enforcement specialist, and Petty Officer Second Class Phillip Haik, a machinery technician, demonstrate a handling technique for the Royal Moroccan Navy as part of Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 18, 2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is multinational maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express 2021

U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express 2021 U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express 2021
10:13 AM5/25/2021
The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a subject matter expert exchange on the topics of restraint devices, tactical approach, and detainee contact for the in-port portion of exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Bizerte, Tunisia, on May 18, 2021.
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ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges

ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges
9:34 AM5/21/2021
The summit theme for 2021, “Maintaining security in a degraded environment,” highlighted COVID-19-related challenges within the operational environment and encouraged dialogue to address military pandemic responses, as well as the pandemic’s effects on current and future operations.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia
10:08 AM5/19/2021
This year’s exercise control group is hosted by Tunisia with training taking place throughout the Mediterranean Sea, to include territorial waters of participating North African nations. The at-sea portion of the exercise will test North African, European, and U.S. maritime forces’ abilities to respond to irregular migration and combat illicit trafficking and the movement of illegal goods and materials.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia
10:07 AM5/19/2021
Service members from the thirteen nations participating in exercise Phoenix Express 2021 pose for a photo during the opening ceremony. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia
10:04 AM5/19/2021
Capt. Harry Knight, Exercise Director, Phoenix Express, speaks at the opening ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia
10:01 AM5/19/2021
Guests at the opening ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 watch an address by Adm. Robert P. Burke, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia
9:54 AM5/19/2021
Commodore Mohamed Salah Sagaama deputy chief of staff for naval operations, Tunisian Navy speaks during the opening ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 20201. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa
4:37 PM5/13/2021
U.S. Marine Security Guards with U.S. Embassy Mali conduct a simulated Close Quarters Battle (CQB) scenario during a joint forces readiness exercise with Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) at the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali, May 8, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)
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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa
4:34 PM5/13/2021
U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), and Naval Construction Forces, the “Seabees”, Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) personnel wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J with the 37th Airlift Squadron in Agadez, Niger, May 8, 2021 for a joint forces readiness exercise in Mali, Africa. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)
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Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20 Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20
12:00 AM4/27/2021
The award of the Knight of the Order of the Stallion is the highest honorary order awarded to individuals and legal entities for eminent service, civil or military, to the nation of Burkina Faso.
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