U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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Staff Sgt. Ciara Chico, special operations civil affairs medical sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, takes part in an impromptu Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 15, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/14/2022
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Clarke, a civil affairs team lead with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, observes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine as he briefs his team's approach to an exercise scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab
12:00 AM11/14/2022
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is increasing its reward offers to up to $10 million each for information leading to the identification or location of al-Shabaab key leaders Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate, and Jehad Mostafa.
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
12:00 AM11/14/2022
The Angolan Medical Readiness Exercise is a medical training exercise, planned and executed by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, that allows military medical personnel from the U.S. Army and their African partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/14/2022
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kirchoff, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, welcomes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine Team and their interpreter Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa into his village home during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. This JCET focused on civil affairs, such as learning how to conduct civil engagements, reconnaissance, information reporting, and tactical combat casualty care.
Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab
12:00 AM11/14/2022
Reward Offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate, and Jehad Mostafa, and the Disruption of its financial mechanisms.
U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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The trip included several stops to meet with host nation civilian and military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. Marines currently in the region.
Federal Government of Somalia combats terrorists with support from U.S. forces
12:00 AM11/11/2022
Somali National Army forces were engaged with al-Shabaab fighters in a remote area approximately 285 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu on Nov. 9, 2022.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
12:00 AM11/10/2022
Gen. Michael Langley presents Army Capt. Claudia McDermott with a commander’s coin during a visit to the U.S.-Angola Military Medical Readiness Exercise in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10, 2022. Langley, the commanding general of U.S. Africa Command, stopped by the exercise during a visit to Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angola defense officials. McDermott led the team of U.S. Army medical providers participating in the exercise with Angolan counterparts.
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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(Left to right) Angola army Lt. Gen. Alberto DeAlmeida, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Dr. Francisca dos Reis, and Angola army Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti tour the Angola army’s Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Michael Langley discusses military medicine with Angola Brig. Gen. Armando Pinto and Ms. Francisca dos Reis, U.S. Embassy Office of Security Cooperation Program Assistant, during a visit to the Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
U.S., Malagasy leaders discuss maritime security, humanitarian aid
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Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey, deputy director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs, U.S. Africa Command, met with Madagascar's Minister of Defense, Lt. Gen. Richard Rakotonirina, on Nov. 10, 2022, to discuss shared Malagasy and U.S. concerns.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa, a civil reconnaissance non-commissioned officer with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, discusses strategies for an exercise scenario with members from the Tanzania Marine Special Forces during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 10, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
12:00 AM11/9/2022
Maj. Andrew Isaacson (center), general surgeon, 848th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, performs hernia surgery on an Angolan patient while an Angolan Army medical intern (left) assists, during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola. MEDREX is a medical training exercise that allows military health specialists from the U.S. Army and their African Partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques.