U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Col. Mark Whiteman, senior defense official and defense attaché with U.S. Embassy Gaborone, provides remarks during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Richard Dickson)

By Maj. Richard Dickson , U.S. Army Southern European Task Gaborone, Botswana Aug 07, 2024

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab

In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab on Aug. 1, 2025.

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab

In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab on Aug. 1, 2025.

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.

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