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

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

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Massachusetts National Guard leaders join Kenyan partners at African Land Forces Summit

Nebraska Airman leads Tanzania’s first-ever medical readiness exercise at Justified Accord 26

AFRICOM Inspector General Engagement Strengthens Military Governance Partnership in Central African Republic

Massachusetts National Guard leaders join Kenyan partners at African Land Forces Summit

Nebraska Airman leads Tanzania’s first-ever medical readiness exercise at Justified Accord 26

AFRICOM Inspector General Engagement Strengthens Military Governance Partnership in Central African Republic

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