U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dustin Franks, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reviews paperwork on the back of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 13, 2020. The aircraft transported personal protection equipment that will benefit the South African public health sector in response to COVID-19. The U.S. remains committed to its long standing relationship with South Africa through humanitarian relief efforts to advance peace and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons)

By Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons , U.S. Air Forces Africa Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug 14, 2020

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U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

The United States and Kenya successfully concluded the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, uniting senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to strengthen partnerships, advance African-led security solutions, and address critical challenges such as terrorism and regional instability, May 28-29, 2025.

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

U.S. Army Major General Garrick Harmon, Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Major General William Edwards Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, and International Affairs, National Guard Bureau joined leaders from the National Guard units of 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia for a conference to discuss the State Partnership Program on the African continent during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference, on May 27, 2025.

AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference

The United States and Kenya co-hosts the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi May 28-29, 2025, bringing together senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and address shared security challenges across the continent.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference

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U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services