U.S., Ivoirian special operations forces sharpen skills to counter violent extremists

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoirian special operations forces conduct joint combined exchange training in Côte d'Ivoire July 5, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters combat, first aid, mission planning and jungle warfare.

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Joint Combined Exchange Training

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training

U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. European and U.S. Strategic Commands, conducted a partner training event with the Mauritanian Air Force in Atar, Mauritania on Wednesday. U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) traveled from Vicenza, IT to Atar, Mauritania and conducted ground to air training with Mauritanian Air Force personnel.

U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership

U.S. Africa Command hosted a Change of Responsibility ceremony formally transitioning senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 20.

Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched the Warfighter Innovation Council (WIC) on Nov. 7, establishing a strategic framework to better facilitate warfighter innovation both at its headquarters and within its component commands.

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training

U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership

Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training

U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership

Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM

United States Africa Command

U.S., Ivoirian special operations forces sharpen skills to counter violent extremists

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoirian special operations forces conduct joint combined exchange training in Côte d'Ivoire July 5, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters combat, first aid, mission planning and jungle warfare.