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U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud

U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud
1:44 PM3/28/2018
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Ubari, Libya, on March 24, 2018, killing two al-Qa’ida terrorists, including Musa Abu Dawud, a high ranking al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb official.
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-FP878-011 TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Able Seaman 1st Class Emmanuel Owusu, left, during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-FP878-011 TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Sailors during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180323-N-FP878-007 TEMA, Ghana (March 23, 2018) A visit board search and seizure team from the Ghanaian special boat service attends training on boarding tactics during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 23, 2018. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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180321-N-XT273-053 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 21, 2018) Participating African forces and international partners attend the exercise Obangame Express 2018 opening ceremony in Libreville, Gabon, March 21, 2018. Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-QR145-111 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
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12:21 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-QR145-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018) Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, while conducting flight operations during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

 U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia  U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
9:02 AM3/21/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab on March 19, 2018, near Mubaarak, Somalia, killing two terrorists, wounding three terrorists, and destroying one vehicle.
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5:11 PM3/13/2018
Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ibrahim Shalangwa of Nigeria, Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of Malawi and Brig. Gen. Paul Dikita Ilunga of the Democratic Republic of Congo listen to a presentation during the U.S. AFRICOM hosted annual Africa Military Law Forum, Oberammergau in Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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5:10 PM3/13/2018
Rwandan military prosecutor Lt. Col. Pacifique Kabanda (standing) describes the current challenges in supporting investigations, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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5:09 PM3/13/2018
Col. (ret.) Benardus Klappe (standing in the background) of the Military Law and Law of War Society, delivers a presentation on investigations within the peace operations context, with a focus on protection of civilian mandates, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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5:08 PM3/13/2018
Africa Military Law Forum Co-Chairwoman Lt. Col. Marguerite Meffand Loaw, (standing at podium in background) current president of the Cameroon Military Tribunal, describes terrorism prosecutions and the institutional safeguards which exist in Cameroon to insure a fair trial, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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1:49 PM3/1/2018
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis and Maj. Richard Delaney recognize Senegalese Commandant Balla Diop, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance in coordinating MEDRETE 18-1, during a ceremony held at Hospital Militaire De Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
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MEDRETE 18-1: Closing ceremony highlights strengthened US, Senegalese partnership

MEDRETE 18-1: Closing ceremony highlights strengthened US, Senegalese partnership MEDRETE 18-1: Closing ceremony highlights strengthened US, Senegalese partnership
1:47 PM3/1/2018
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Davis and Maj. Richard Delaney recognize Senegalese Commandant Balla Diop, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance in coordinating MEDRETE 18-1, during a ceremony held at Hospital Militaire De Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
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MEDRETE 18-1: Closing ceremony highlights strengthened US, Senegalese partnership

MEDRETE 18-1: Closing ceremony highlights strengthened US, Senegalese partnership MEDRETE 18-1: Closing ceremony highlights strengthened US, Senegalese partnership
1:47 PM3/1/2018
U.S. Army Col. Marvin Emerson, U.S. Army Africa deputy command surgeon, recognizes Senegalese Col. Abdou Rajack Ndiaye, Feb. 22, 2018, for his assistance and coordination during MEDRETE 18-1, at Hopital Principal De Dakar, Dakar, Senegal. MEDRETE is a combined effort between the Senegalese government, U.S. Army Africa, and the Vermont National Guard. MEDRETE 18-1 is the first in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is scheduled to facilitate within various countries in Africa, and serves as an opportunity for the partnered militaries to hone and strengthen their general surgery and trauma skills while reinforcing the partnership between the countries. The mutually beneficial exercise brings together Senegalese military and U.S. Army medical professionals to foster cooperation while conducting medical specific tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill)
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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
5:24 PM2/27/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants on Feb. 26, 2018, in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, killing two terrorists and wounding one terrorist.
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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
4:21 PM2/22/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants on Feb. 21, 2018, in the vicinity of Jamaame, Somalia, killing four terrorists.
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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
4:08 PM2/21/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants on Feb. 19, 2018, in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, killing three terrorists.
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Somali Maritime Police Hone Skills During Cutlass Express

Somali Maritime Police Hone Skills During Cutlass Express Somali Maritime Police Hone Skills During Cutlass Express
3:02 PM2/20/2018
Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe and the United States as well as several international organizations, completed the seventh iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2018 Begins

Exercise Cutlass Express 2018 Begins Exercise Cutlass Express 2018 Begins
4:29 PM2/5/2018
Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe, and the United States, as well as several international organizations began the seventh iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2018, Jan. 31.
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