AFRICOM Marks World AIDS Day with Renewed Commitment to HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
10:52 AM11/27/2024
As the world marks World AIDS Day, the command reaffirms its commitment to supporting HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment efforts across the African continent.
U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Demonstrate Strength of Air Domain Capabilities During African Lion 2023
8:53 AM10/11/2023
U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces demonstrate the strength of their air domain capabilities with a B-1 Bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over for distinguished visitors during African Lion 2023 in Tantan, Morocco, June 16, 2023. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Pantalos)
VMM-364 (REIN) transfers mission to VMM-261 (REIN)
12:00 AM10/3/2023
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced (VMM-364) handed off their mission as the Aviation Combat Element in the Horn of Africa to VMM-261 (REIN) following a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced is relieved by VMM-261 (REIN) during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Miller, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 reinforced during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa deployed both VMM squadrons to support aerial and combat operations in the Horn of Africa. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Demonstrate Strength of Air Domain Capabilities During African Lion 2023
10:25 AM6/21/2023
U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces demonstrate the strength of their air domain capabilities with a B-1 Bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over for distinguished visitors during African Lion 2023 in Tantan, Morocco, June 16, 2023. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Pantalos)
U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Demonstrate Strength of Air Domain Capabilities During African Lion 2023
10:25 AM6/21/2023
U.S. Army and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces demonstrate the strength of their air domain capabilities with a B-1 Bomber and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over for distinguished visitors during African Lion 2023 in Tantan, Morocco, June 16, 2023. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Natalie Pantalos)
U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:00 PM6/2/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1.
U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Report; 1st Quarter, 2023
12:35 PM3/10/2023
In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report period ending Dec. 31, 2022, U.S. Africa Command received two reports of civilian casualties on Sept. 23, 2022 and Oct. 1, 2022.
U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
12:00 AM11/23/2022
Navy divers from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team 1 present their national colors underwater during bilateral diving operations in Ksar Sghir, Morocco, Nov. 23, 2022. The engagement focused on advanced diving capabilities such as surface supplied diving, underwater cutting and welding, and dive casualty management.
U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
12:00 AM11/23/2022
Navy divers from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team 1 conduct surface checks prior to entering the water during bilateral diving operations in Ksar Sghir, Morocco, Nov. 23, 2022. The engagement focused on advanced diving capabilities such as surface supplied diving, underwater cutting and welding, and dive casualty management.