Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses U.S. Africa Command personnel during a town hall meeting Feb. 11, 2025, at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Feb 11, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command

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Interagency forum looks at U.S. investment in Africa to support U.S. security

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AFRICOM bolsters innovation skills with targeted training

Interagency forum looks at U.S. investment in Africa to support U.S. security

U.S., Ivorian Armed Forces Enhance Readiness

Logicians from U.S. Africa Command conducted a military-to-military engagement with the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire to enhance vehicle maintenance and supply programs, March 10-13, 2026.

AFRICOM bolsters innovation skills with targeted training