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Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking
10:10 AM6/1/2020
The donation also furthers the investigation of transnational criminal organizations, highlighting a commitment to preserve and strengthen the rule of law in Kenya.
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:31 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:31 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend visited Camp Simba, Kenya, to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:30 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:30 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses personnel from the Puntland Security Force Feb. 13, 2020 in Bosasso, Somalia. Townsend was in Somalia to meet with Somali leaders, including Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, to discuss regional efforts and the importance of their continued pursuit of al-Shabaab. Discussions centered on security and fostered continued commitment to enhancing mutual goals of regional stability, security, and economic prosperity
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
12:00 AM2/14/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia
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U.S. delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force

U.S. delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force U.S. delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force
8:26 AM2/10/2020
The U.S. delivered six MD-530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Kenya Army's Joint Helicopter Command at Embakasi Barracks during a handover ceremony Jan. 23
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U.S. Africa Command Investigation Update: Al-Shabaab Attack in Manda Bay, Kenya

U.S. Africa Command Investigation Update: Al-Shabaab Attack in Manda Bay, Kenya U.S. Africa Command Investigation Update: Al-Shabaab Attack in Manda Bay, Kenya
8:23 AM2/10/2020
U.S. Africa Command continues to investigate the Jan. 5 attack on the Kenyan Defense Force Military Base in Manda Bay, Kenya, that killed U.S. Army Spc. Henry J. Mayfield, Jr and two U.S. contractors, Mr. Bruce Triplett and Mr. Dustin Harrison
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Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay

Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay
3:52 PM1/14/2020
Senior U.S. Africa Command officials visited partner forces and U.S. troops stationed at Camp Simba and Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan 9
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay
3:48 PM1/14/2020
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, exit a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Carnes)
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay
3:48 PM1/14/2020
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, sit aboard a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, waiting to takeoff at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay
3:48 PM1/14/2020
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay
3:47 PM1/14/2020
Following a Jan. 5 terrorist attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, U.S. service members comprising part of U.S. Africa Command’s East Africa Response Force deployed to secure the airfield and augment security.
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UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack
6:11 PM1/6/2020
U.S. Africa Command’s East Africa Response Force (EARF) arrived at Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists.
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UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack
8:37 PM1/5/2020
During an attack by al-Shabaab, an al-Qaida group in East Africa, earlier today, one (1) U.S. service member and two (2) Department of Defense contractors were killed at a Kenya Defense Force Military Base in Manda Bay, Kenya.
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Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya

Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya
11:56 AM1/5/2020
U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack by the terrorist organization al-Shabaab at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, today. U.S Africa Command and Kenya Defense Forces repelled the al-Shabaab attack.
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Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners

Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners
2:05 PM11/21/2019
The U.S. Africa Command director of logistics met with senior African logisticians and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Djibouti, Kenya, and Ghana, Nov. 16-21.
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US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya

US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya
9:57 AM8/29/2019
Approximately 120 air force delegates from the U.S., Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda came together for a week of knowledge sharing on personnel recovery topics for this iteration of African Partnership Flight Kenya 2019 held at Laikipia Air Base, Kenya, Aug. 20 - 24.
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Kenya Defence Forces, U.S. canine handlers exchange knowledge

Kenya Defence Forces, U.S. canine handlers exchange knowledge Kenya Defence Forces, U.S. canine handlers exchange knowledge
3:50 PM11/28/2018
For the second time in less than a year, veterinarians assigned to CJTF-HOA met with the Kenya Defence Force dog handlers to exchange best practices in their fields Nov. 19-23, in Nairobi, Kenya.
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CJTF-HOA shares canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defence Force

CJTF-HOA shares canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defence Force CJTF-HOA shares canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defence Force
12:04 PM8/20/2018
Kenyan and American service members teamed up to share the best ways to treat and train Military Working Dogs in the field, at the 1st Canine Regiment headquarters in Nairobi.
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