Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

Nigerien workers build a mobile field hospital financed by U.S. Africa Command through the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program in Agadez, Niger, March 22, 2022. Subject matter experts taught Nigerien workers how to construct and maintain the field hospital autonomously, allowing the facility to be repurposed by the Government of Niger once the COVID-19 threat subsides

By Staff Sgt. Peter Maenner , U.S. Army Agadez, Niger Mar 23, 2022

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

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U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

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Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

Strengthening Partnerships Through Music: U.S. Navy Band Engages Mauritian Communities During Cutlass Express 2026

Sailors from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band used music and cultural engagement to strengthen partnerships in Mauritius during Exercise Cutlass Express 2026.

U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

Strengthening Partnerships Through Music: U.S. Navy Band Engages Mauritian Communities During Cutlass Express 2026

Sailors from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band used music and cultural engagement to strengthen partnerships in Mauritius during Exercise Cutlass Express 2026.

U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

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Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger