AFRICOM science advisors focus on solving warfighter challenges

A touchless fingerprint scanner system for capturing finger prints for biometrics with the simple pass of a hand over a sensor was an emerging technology on display at the U.S. Pacific Command Operational Science and Technology Conference March 6 to 10 in Honolulu. The U.S. Africa Command science advisory team attended the conference to exchange information on ways to respond to capability gaps as well as enhance partner nation capability. (U.S. Africa Command photo courtesy of Ricardo Arias)

By Robyn Mack Mar 22, 2017

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(this is an update to the previous August 1, 2025 press release)

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West Africa Logistics Conference Hosted by U.S. Africa Command, Armed Forces of Liberia

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United States Africa Command

AFRICOM science advisors focus on solving warfighter challenges