2021 Posture Statement to Congress

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, provides testimony the Senate Armed Services Committee April 22, 2021.



By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs United States Africa Command Apr 23, 2021
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