U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

(Right to left) U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Andrew Pate, commanding officer of the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk, Ambassador Sharon Cromer, U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia, Honorable Sering Modou Njie, minister of defense of The Gambia, and distinguished guests pose for a photo during a tour of the ship in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 26, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

By PO3 Jessica Fontenette , U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Banjul, Gambia Aug 02, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

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

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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. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone