U.S. Army Chaplain preaches to deployed troops at the Southwest Border

U.S. Army Chaplain, Cpt. Raymond Akirwe, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, relates his life lessons to the lessons of God during Sunday's Veteran's Day Catholic mass at the Desert Dove Chapel, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Nov. 11, 2018. Soldiers deployed to Arizona are providing military support to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure the southern border of the United States and were able to get some time off to attend the service. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kyle Larsen)

By Sgt. Kyle Larsen , 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, United States Dec 12, 2018

U.S. Army Chaplain preaches to deployed troops at the Southwest Border

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Interagency forum looks at U.S. investment in Africa to support U.S. security

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on March 27, 2026.

Interagency forum looks at U.S. investment in Africa to support U.S. security

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on March 27, 2026.

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U.S. Army Chaplain preaches to deployed troops at the Southwest Border