The commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley speaks to a group of U.S. Marines during a troop engagement, Nov. 4, 2024 in Libreville, Gabon. As a Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard, the Marines are responsible for being trained and fully equipped to serve at designated U.S. diplomatic missions in support of the Department of State in the protection of personnel, classified material, and U.S. property. (U.S. State Department photo by Joshua Root)
The commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley speaks to a group of U.S. troops and State Department personnel on the importance their role plays in supporting the command’s charge of uniting with African partners to promote regional security, stability and prosperity, Nov. 6, 2024 in Monrovia, Liberia. From Nov. 4-10, 2024, Gen. Langley expanded his campaign of learning footprint to three western region countries on the continent of Africa – Gabon, Liberia, and Nigeria. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Air Force Maj. Mahalia Frost)
Langley expands campaign of learning footprint to west Africa
9:09 AM11/26/2024
STUTTGART, Germany – It was once stated that the journey of a thousand miles was not for the weak, but for the one who was willing to be courageously intentional about every step taken along the path. That level of grit, no matter where one started, is what continues to fuel the men and women of U.S. Africa Command to challenge the status quo, build partnerships, and collaborate with African partners to face complex challenges in a dynamic environment.
Surrounded around interagency partners and thought leaders, from Nov. 4-10, 2024, the commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley expanded his campaign of learning footprint to three western region countries on the continent of Africa – Gabon, Liberia, and Nigeria.
During his first visit to Libreville, Gabon, from Jan. 17-18, 2023, Langley met with President Ali Bongo Ondimba and Minister of Defense Felicite Ongouori Ngoubili (not pictured) to discuss shared security interests, opportunities to increase multilateral training engagements and future areas of potential cooperation.
Naval Forces Africa joins allies, partners for Grand African NEMO 22
12:00 AM10/11/2022
During the week long exercise, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams will participate in maritime security scenarios that combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, piracy, drug trafficking, pollution, and rescue at sea.
Virtual African Air Chiefs Symposium strengthens alliances
12:00 AM4/6/2021
The 10th annual AACS focused on exchanging experiences and examining opportunities to cooperate and collaborate in order to improve and support air operations across Africa.
Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response
10:38 AM10/14/2020
Topics included threats and opportunities in the COVID-19 environment, best practices in prevention and response to COVID-19, biosecurity threat reduction, and disease management during COVID-19.
Counter illicit trafficking training enhances partnerships, protects wildlife
10:19 AM10/3/2018
Wildlife trafficking, illegal poaching, and transit and trade of natural resources generates more than $10 billion a year for transnational organized criminal networks.
180329-N-QR145-260 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, gets piped aboard during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise 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 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)
180329-N-QR145-260 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, gets piped aboard during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise 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 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)
180329-N-XT273-084 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Adm. James G Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, delivers remarks during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise 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/Released)
180329-N-QR145-271 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 29, 2018) Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney's (LCC 20) color guard team presents the colors during the exercise Obangame Express 2018 closing ceremonies in Libreville, Gabon, March 29. Exercise 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 3rd Class Krystina Coffey/Released)
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)
Partnership Flight Symposium enhances cooperation between 13 countries
2:19 PM1/26/2018
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marissa Morgan, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical technician, and Gabon air force Capt. Herve Batamio, prepare to load a patient on to a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 18, 2018. Thirteen countries gathered at Ramstein to exchange aeromedical tactics, techniques, and procedures to encourage working relationships between the nations during a week-long symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)
African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:52 PM6/8/2017
LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Lt. Col. Laurette Magouka, internal medicine specialist, Gabonese Army, addresses participants of the 4th conference of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance, May 31, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)
African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:51 PM6/8/2017
LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Dr. Charles Beadling, associate professor of military and emergency medicine, Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, addresses participants of the 4th conference of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)
African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:50 PM6/8/2017
The African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference held its fourth conference, May 31-June 2, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon. Created as a response to the Ebola Crisis in Africa from 2014-2016, APORA provides a means for African partners to discuss measures to mitigate, detect, and effectively fight future pandemics epidemics on the continent of Africa.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)
African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:50 PM6/8/2017
LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Cynthia Akuetteh, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe, addresses participants of the fourth African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference, May 31, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)
African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:43 PM6/8/2017
LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Gen. Jean Raymond Nzenze, surgeon general, Gabonese Army, addresses participants of the 4th conference of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance, May 31, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)
African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:40 PM6/8/2017
LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Col. Malick Diene, assistant director of military health, Senegal Armed Forces and Lt. Col. Gado Mahamadou, physician, Nigerien Armed Forces, together during a capstone exercise, June 2, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, as a part of the fourth African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference, May 31-June 2, 2017, Libreville, Gabon.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)