2021 Posture Statement to Congress

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, to provide testimony to the House Armed Services Committee April 20, 2021, and the Senate Armed Services Committee April 22, 2021.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Apr 21, 2021

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Gen. Stephen Townsend

Posture testimony

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