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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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AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018

AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018 AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018
8:51 AM3/9/2018
Approximately 1,500 service members from 20 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal from April 9-20, 2018.
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5:43 PM3/8/2018
Exercise planners from various nations pose for a photograph during the United Accord 2018 Main Planning Event at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana March 1, 2018. The combined-joint planning event hosted by the GAF included delegates from 5 Western partner nations and 10 African partner nations with a wide range of experience in regional peacekeeping operations, the basis for the accord series of exercises. (Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bridson)
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5:43 PM3/8/2018
Exercise planners from various nations pose for a photograph during the United Accord 2018 Main Planning Event at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana March 1, 2018. The combined-joint planning event hosted by the GAF included delegates from 5 Western partner nations and 10 African partner nations with a wide range of experience in regional peacekeeping operations, the basis for the accord series of exercises. (Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Chris Bridson)
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United Accord 18 planning event a success in Ghana

United Accord 18 planning event a success in Ghana United Accord 18 planning event a success in Ghana
10:05 AM3/8/2018
The GAF hosted the combined joint planning event, which included delegates from five Western partner nations and 14 African partner nations with a wide range of experience in regional peacekeeping operations.
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Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at HASC Hearing on National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in Africa

Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at HASC Hearing on National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in Africa Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at HASC Hearing on National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in Africa
8:26 AM3/7/2018
U.S. Africa Commander's 2018 Posture testimony to the House Armed Services Committee March 6, 2018.
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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. Senator Jack Reed Visits AFRICOM

U.S. Senator Jack Reed Visits AFRICOM U.S. Senator Jack Reed Visits AFRICOM
3:39 PM2/26/2018
STUTTGART, Germany - U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), ranking member, Senate Armed Forces Committee, visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Feb. 23, 2018. During the visit, he met with senior command leadership and received updates and briefings about AFRICOM's missions and operations.
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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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AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course

AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course
2:20 PM2/15/2018
Students from Mali attending the U.S. Africa Command’s Intelligence Directorate (J2) regional all-female Military Intelligence Professionals Course had the opportunity to meet Malian President Ibrahim Keita, who was in Dakar, Senegal for an unrelated event.
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AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course

AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course
2:16 PM2/15/2018
Students and instructors from the U.S. Africa Command’s Intelligence Directorate (J2) regional all-female Military Intelligence Professionals Course pose for a group photo during the course graduation.
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AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course

AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course
2:16 PM2/15/2018
Students and instructors from the U.S. Africa Command’s Intelligence Directorate (J2) regional all-female Military Intelligence Professionals Course pose for a group photo during a visit to a local village where they learned how females have made a difference in their community.
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AFRICOM donates patrol boats to Senegal, Cabo Verde

AFRICOM donates patrol boats to Senegal, Cabo Verde AFRICOM donates patrol boats to Senegal, Cabo Verde
10:20 AM2/9/2018
Cabo Verde Maritime Police personnel conduct a patrol boat demonstration in December 2017. U.S. Africa Command Counternarcotic and Transnational Threats Programs Division donated five 21 foot Relentless class patrol craft to the Cabo Verde Maritime Police and has plans to donate 10 more by 2019.
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AFRICOM donates patrol boats to Senegal, Cabo Verde

AFRICOM donates patrol boats to Senegal, Cabo Verde AFRICOM donates patrol boats to Senegal, Cabo Verde
10:18 AM2/9/2018
Cabo Verde Maritime Police personnel conduct a patrol boat demonstration in December 2017. U.S. Africa Command Counternarcotic and Transnational Threats Programs Division donated five 21 foot Relentless class patrol craft to the Cabo Verde Maritime Police and has plans to donate 10 more by 2019.
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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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