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APORA strengthens rapid response capabilities through partnership, communication

APORA strengthens rapid response capabilities through partnership, communication APORA strengthens rapid response capabilities through partnership, communication
2:22 PM4/19/2021
The 112 participants discussed their unique experiences with mass emergency medical response and collaborated on potential emergency response strategies to implement in the future.
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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel
1:25 PM4/15/2021
As part of an overseas trip, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 13-14, 2021, where he met with personnel and senior leaders to highlight his vision for security interests in the region.
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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel
1:24 PM4/15/2021
As part of an overseas trip, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 13-14, 2021, where he met with personnel and senior leaders to highlight his vision for security interests in the region.
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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel
1:21 PM4/15/2021
As part of an overseas trip, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 13-14, 2021, where he met with personnel and senior leaders to highlight his vision for security interests in the region.
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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel
2:38 PM4/14/2021
Topics of discussion included combating the malign influence of shared strategic rivals, and continued dialogue on U.S. force posture in Germany and elsewhere.
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Morocco praises continued security cooperation with AFRICOM

Morocco praises continued security cooperation with AFRICOM Morocco praises continued security cooperation with AFRICOM
1:54 PM4/12/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command spoke with the Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, Gen. Abdelfatah Louarak on April 6.
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AFRICOM delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger

AFRICOM delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger AFRICOM delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger
8:02 PM4/6/2021
Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement traveled to Niger to attend the presidential inauguration of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, April 2.
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U.S. Naval Forces Africa completes construction projects on Djiboutian Navy Base

U.S. Naval Forces Africa completes construction projects on Djiboutian Navy Base U.S. Naval Forces Africa completes construction projects on Djiboutian Navy Base
9:04 AM4/1/2021
The project enhances the facilities used to host the annual Cutlass Express exercise and is part of a multi-year infrastructure investment partnership between U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Djiboutian Navy that will create storage, maintenance and operational facilities for the Cutlass Express exercise and the Defender patrol boats provided by the U.S. Department of State in February 2020.
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AFRICOM logistics team spearheads distribution Proof of Principle to support ongoing multinational operations in Africa

AFRICOM logistics team spearheads distribution Proof of Principle to support ongoing multinational operations in Africa AFRICOM logistics team spearheads distribution Proof of Principle to support ongoing multinational operations in Africa
11:44 AM3/23/2021
The mission was conducted utilizing the only multinational C-17 wing in the world. The wing is comprised of 145 personnel from twelve strategic airlift-capable nations. The framework accepts Air Transportation and Refueling Exchange of Services (ATARES) as well as HAW hours as payment methods for airlift.
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U.S. Government provides personal protective equipment to front line Malagasy health workers

U.S. Government provides personal protective equipment to front line Malagasy health workers U.S. Government provides personal protective equipment to front line Malagasy health workers
1:13 PM3/12/2021
This is U.S. Africa Command’s second donation to Madagascar, following a donation of 4,000 medical grade face coverings in July 2020 to support partner nations in the fight against COVID-19.
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U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners

U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners
3:58 PM3/5/2021
During the trip, Tyler and Jones met with African and French partners and U.S. leadership in all four countries to reaffirm the command’s ongoing mission, personnel support, and commitment in the region.
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U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2021

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2021 U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2021
12:00 AM3/5/2021
In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report ending Dec. 31, 2020, U.S. Africa Command received no new reports of civilian casualties and closed out two of three open cases.
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U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron

U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron
6:49 PM3/3/2021
U.S. forces comprised of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Task Force Bayonet, and Southern European Task Force Africa civil affairs service members, participate in a site assessment in Gao, Mali, March 3, 2021 alongside French forces. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.
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U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron

U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron
6:21 PM3/3/2021
U.S. forces comprised of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Task Force Bayonet, and Southern European Task Force Africa civil affairs service members, participate in a site assessment in Gao, Mali, March 3, 2021 alongside French forces. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.
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U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron

U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron
6:19 PM3/3/2021
U.S. forces comprised of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Task Force Bayonet, and Southern European Task Force Africa civil affairs service members, participate in a site assessment in Gao, Mali, March 3, 2021 alongside French forces. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.
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U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron

U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron U.S. forces conducts operational and logistics assessment with 37th Airlift Squadron
6:03 PM3/3/2021
U.S. forces comprised of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Task Force Bayonet, and Southern European Task Force Africa civil affairs service members, participate in a site assessment in Gao, Mali, March 3, 2021 alongside French forces. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.
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USNS Carson City Arrives in Port Sudan

USNS Carson City Arrives in Port Sudan USNS Carson City Arrives in Port Sudan
11:01 AM2/24/2021
This is the first U.S. Navy ship visit to Sudan since the creation of U.S. Africa Command, and highlights U.S. engagement that strives to build a partnership with the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties
8:10 AM2/23/2021
The USS Hershel “Woody” Williams is the second U.S. ship to stop in Cape Town in the last 12 months. The USS Carney had a port visit with public events in Seychelles just before coming to Cape Town in March of 2020.
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U.S. Africa Command Leadership visits Spain

U.S. Africa Command Leadership visits Spain U.S. Africa Command Leadership visits Spain
6:51 PM2/18/2021
During the three-day visit, Smith also met with members of the U.S. country team at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid.
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Michigan National Guard

Michigan National Guard Michigan National Guard
1:00 PM2/18/2021
Counterparts from U.S. African Command, the Michigan National Guard, and the Armed Forces of Liberia participate in a remote meeting January 20, 2021, as a part of an initiative of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)’s Office of Legal Counsel known as Command Advice, Investigations, and Coordination (CAIC, pronounced “cake”). This new program deepens military adherence to the rule of law and facilitates military support to the prosecution of terrorists. It is implemented through a series of multilateral and bilateral engagements, with National Guard units taking the lead on bilateral engagements where partnerships already exist. Michigan and Liberia have had an established relationship under the U.S. National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program (SPP) since 2010 (Courtesy Photo).
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