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AFRICOM delegation visits Namibia to develop security cooperation, partnership efforts

AFRICOM delegation visits Namibia to develop security cooperation, partnership efforts AFRICOM delegation visits Namibia to develop security cooperation, partnership efforts
2:21 PM9/7/2022
Ms. Barbara Hughes, USAID senior development advisor to U.S. Africa Command, admires a young student’s seamstress design at the DREAMS Initiative during a U. S. Africa Command delegation visit to Windhoek, Namibia, on Aug. 30, 2022. The DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) Initiative seeks to reduce HIV infection among adolescence girls and young women, funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program.
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AFRICOM delegation visits Namibia to develop security cooperation, partnership efforts

AFRICOM delegation visits Namibia to develop security cooperation, partnership efforts AFRICOM delegation visits Namibia to develop security cooperation, partnership efforts
2:21 PM9/7/2022
Members of a U. S. Africa Command delegation meet with members of the DREAMS Initiative, The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program, during a visit to Windhoek, Namibia, on Aug. 30, 2022. The delegation included Amb. Andrew Young, U.S. Africa Command deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, and Ms. Barbara Hughes, USAID senior development advisor to U.S. Africa Command. Through PEPFAR the U.S. helps with HIV testing and referral for treatment, development efforts that support defense to limit the HIV/AIDS impact on African militaries.
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U.S. Africa Command Commander concludes visit to Angola

U.S. Africa Command Commander concludes visit to Angola U.S. Africa Command Commander concludes visit to Angola
4:32 PM5/26/2022
U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, concluded a two-day visit to Angola to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço and other senior government officials May 18.
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Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum

Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum
1:54 PM5/16/2022
Maj. Gen. William Zana, commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, hosted the forum, which provided a face-to-face platform for representatives with the U.S. Departments of State and Defense, U,S. Agency for International Development, and National Security Council. The discussions ranged from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region.
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests
9:07 AM12/15/2021
U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23. During his travels, he visited civilian and military leaders in Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. (courtesy video by: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique)
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Gen. Townsend visits Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Botswana to advance mutual security interests Gen. Townsend visits Botswana to advance mutual security interests
12:00 AM11/29/2021
U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23. During his travels, he visited civilian and military leaders in Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. Townsend’s final stop on the trip was to Botswana where he met with several high-level members of the government and senior military members to advance the partnership between Botswana and the U.S. and discuss opportunities to increase multilateral training and military-to-military engagements.
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests
9:55 AM11/24/2021
U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Concludes in Souda Bay

Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Concludes in Souda Bay Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Concludes in Souda Bay
6:03 PM5/16/2018
180511-N-UY653-004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 11, 2018) Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, center, poses for a photo with participants of exercise Phoenix Express 2018 in Souda Bay, Greece, May 11. Phoenix Express is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, and is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Concludes in Souda Bay

Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Concludes in Souda Bay Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Concludes in Souda Bay
6:03 PM5/16/2018
180502-N-UY653-215 SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 2, 2018) A Hellenic Navy sailor boards vessel during visit, board, search and seizure training during exercise Phoenix Express 2018, May 2. Phoenix Express is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, and is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Kicks-Off in Souda Bay

Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Kicks-Off in Souda Bay Exercise Phoenix Express 2018 Kicks-Off in Souda Bay
12:49 PM5/7/2018
SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 3, 2018) Capt. Amy Egeli, left, Libian Coast Guard Commodore Essaid Rohuma Mohamed Abu Nwara, center, and Cmdr. Jon Sunderland pose for a photo during exercise Phoenix Express 2018, May 3. Phoenix Express is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, and is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)
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Phoenix Express 2016

Phoenix Express 2016 Phoenix Express 2016
10:15 PM5/18/2016
160517-N-XT273-415 SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 17, 2016) Rear Adm. Kevin J. Kovacich, Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs U. S. Africa Command, receives a gift from Hellenic Navy Commodore Georgics Tsogkas, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Center Commandant, during the opening ceremony of exercise Phoenix Express 2016, May 17. Phoenix Express 2016, sponsored and facilitated by U.S Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stumberg/Released)
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USS McFaul Visits Cape Verde (1) of (2)

USS McFaul Visits Cape Verde (1) of (2) USS McFaul Visits Cape Verde (1) of (2)
2:34 PM11/9/2015
PRAIA, Cape Verde (Nov. 5, 2015) Cmdr. Michael J. Gunther, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), showcases the ship’s forecastle during a tour with U. S. Ambassador to Cape Verde, Donald Heflin and Mr. Rui Semedo, Cape Verdean Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/RELEASED)
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New Clinic and School in Togo (2) of (4)

New Clinic and School in Togo (2) of (4) New Clinic and School in Togo (2) of (4)
1:02 PM6/16/2015
Ambassador Robert E. Whitehead marks the opening of a primary school during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Atomé, Togo, May 28, 2015. U.S. Africa Command funded the construction through the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program. Photo by Ben Simyeli, U. S. Embassy Lomé.
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U.S. Army Africa conducts MEDRETE 15-1 in Burundi

U.S. Army Africa conducts MEDRETE 15-1 in Burundi U.S. Army Africa conducts MEDRETE 15-1 in Burundi
12:26 PM2/9/2015
(From left) Col. Patrick Cook, vascular surgeon, and Capt. Kathryn Muir, general surgery resident perform a biopsy on a swollen lymph node with an attending Burundi National Defense Force general surgeon at the Kamenge Military Hospital in Bujumbura, Burundi, during the U. S. Africa Command directed, U.S. Army Africa led joint Medical Readiness and Training Exercise 15-1 recently. Cook, a native of Walnut, Calif., and Muir, a native of Imlay City, Mich., are staff members at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta)
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U.S. Army Africa conducts MEDRETE 15-1 in Burundi

U.S. Army Africa conducts MEDRETE 15-1 in Burundi U.S. Army Africa conducts MEDRETE 15-1 in Burundi
12:26 PM2/9/2015
From left) U.S. Army Maj. James Blair, orthopedic trauma surgeon, a Burundi National Defense Force orthopedic surgeon and U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Bills, perform surgery on a patient with a hip fracture at the Kamenge Military Hospital in Bujumbura, Burundi, during the U. S. Africa Command directed, U.S. Army Africa led joint Medical Readiness and Training Exercise 15-1 Jan. 28. Blair, a native of Brooklyn, Conn. and Bills, who calls San Antonio home, are both staff members at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta)
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U.S. Army Africa Veterinarian Reviews South Sudan Program

U.S. Army Africa Veterinarian Reviews South Sudan Program U.S. Army Africa Veterinarian Reviews South Sudan Program
7:00 AM10/16/2013
In August, a veterinarian with the U.S. Army Africa Surgeon’s Office, traveled to Juba, South Sudan, to assist in a review of a U. S. Department of State training program where Sudan People's Liberation Army medics receive three weeks of
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Reserve Marines Provide Logistical Support during Exercise Western Accord 2012

Reserve Marines Provide Logistical Support during Exercise Western Accord 2012 Reserve Marines Provide Logistical Support during Exercise Western Accord 2012
12:00 AM7/17/2012
For the past decade, U. S. Reserve forces have become more operational and are constantly conducting overseas contingency operations worldwide. In order to facilitate their expeditionary needs, a thought-out logistical plan must be in place.  Read more
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Personnel Recovery Directorate Deals with 'What-If' Factor for Travelers

Personnel Recovery Directorate Deals with 'What-If' Factor for Travelers Personnel Recovery Directorate Deals with 'What-If' Factor for Travelers
12:00 AM8/3/2011
It's a fact … bad things can happen. However, with planning and the right tools, even a worst case scenario can be survivable.

That's exactly why the U. S. Army Africa Personnel Recovery Directorate exists.
For USARAF
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Stuttgart News Brief: August 16

Stuttgart News Brief: August 16 Stuttgart News Brief: August 16
12:00 AM8/16/2010
AAFES Working Double Time to Correct Inadvertent Double Charges

Army and Air Force Exchange operations are experiencing a double whammy no one saw coming; a processing error that resulted in duplicate charges on credit
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Month of the Military Child Events, Stuttgart

Month of the Military Child Events, Stuttgart Month of the Military Child Events, Stuttgart
12:00 AM4/1/2010
April is Month of the Military Child!

I am a Military Child
I know…I'm strong.
I can…move mountains.
I am…a challenged military child.

I
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