U.S., French enhance interoperability over the Horn of Africa

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and French forces in Djibouti leadership board a U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces conducted a joint interoperability training to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their shared commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

By Staff Sgt. Melissa Sterling , Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa DJIBOUTI, Djibouti May 26, 2021

U.S., French enhance interoperability over the Horn of Africa

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.

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

Senior leaders from the Massachusetts National Guard attended the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Rome, Italy, March 23-24, 2026, alongside senior leaders of the Kenya Defence Forces, marking over a decade of partnership through the State Partnership Program (SPP).

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

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angela Ling spearheaded the first-ever Tanzanian medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26. She transformed a state partnership into real-world operational readiness.

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.

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

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.

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

United States Africa Command

U.S., French enhance interoperability over the Horn of Africa