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UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
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UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
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UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
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UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
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Senior Leadership Symposium held for Exercise Phoenix Express 2021
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, First ESB to Complete Voyage Repair in South Africa
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, First ESB to Complete Voyage Repair in South Africa
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Cape Town to Strengthen Partnerships
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Southern European Task Force Afr
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Southern European Task Force Afr
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Southern European Task Force Afr
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AFRICOM Commander concludes visit to Libya, Algeria, Tunisia
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International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats
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International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats
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U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference
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U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference
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U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference
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Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs
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Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs
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Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs
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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
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Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
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Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
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UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
U.S. Army Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, assemble an RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle kit during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021 The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: PFC. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
A U.S. Army Soldier with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, assembles a RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: Pfc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
U.S. Army Spc. William Ellison, security forces, B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, launches a RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: PFC. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
U.S. Army Spc. William Ellison, security forces, B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, assembles an antenna for the RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)
Photo by: PFC. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams approaches port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Victoria, Seychelles
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
Deck Department assist Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden, second from left, is donning a harness to install the accommodation ladder aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as the ship pulls into port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Victoria, Seychelles
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jhairo Pereyra stands watch aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as the ship pulls into port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Victoria, Seychelles
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The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams steams ahead as Sailors assigned to Deck Department conduct small boat operations, Sept. 19, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , ATLANTIC OCEAN
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, Djibouti Minister of Labor, and a representative from the U.S. Embassy join participants and facilitators of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
The Secretary General for the Minister of Labor in charge of Formalization and Social Protection speaks at the celebration of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, presents a certificate of completion to Hamda Abdo Ahmed, a participant of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group, during a celebration at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
U.S. facilitators and Djiboutian participants dance during a celebration at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed an English Discussion Course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
U.S. Army Capt. Khrisian Lopez, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), Civil Affairs East Africa, takes a selfie with U.S. and Djiboutian participants during a celebration at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed an English Discussion Course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
Participants, facilitators and VIPs celebrate the completion of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, greets participants of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
Charmarke Idriss Ali, Director of the National Institute of Public Administration, and other Djiboutian officials speak with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, about the successes of the U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)
Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti
Senior Leadership Symposium held for Exercise Phoenix Express 2021
Military leaders from across Europe, Africa, and the United States as well as several regional and international organizations completed a three-day Senior Leadership Symposium as a continuation of exercise Phoenix Express in Tunis, Tunisia, Sept. 27-29, 2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs, TUNIS, Tunisia
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, First ESB to Complete Voyage Repair in South Africa
Information System Technician 2nd Class Nathan A. Milca, right, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Drake W. Childers perform annual maintenance on the forward house antennae aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams while moored in Cape Town, South Africa, for a regularly scheduled maintenance period, Oct. 5, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, CAPE TOWN, South Africa
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, First ESB to Complete Voyage Repair in South Africa
Information System Technician 2nd Class Nathan A. Milca, right, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Drake W. Childers perform annual maintenance on the forward house antennae aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams while moored in Cape Town, South Africa, for a regularly scheduled maintenance period, Oct. 5, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, CAPE TOWN, South Africa
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Cape Town to Strengthen Partnerships
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams pulls into port in Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 25, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey, Atlantic Ocean
Southern European Task Force Afr
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the Southern European Task Force Africa commanding general, speaks to other senior leaders for the closing session of African Land Forces Colloquium 2021 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 24, 2021. The 7th Army Training Command hosts the inaugural African Land Forces Colloquium-2021, designed specifically to showcase military training capabilities and provide a platform for building partner capacity.
Photo by: Pfc. Jacob Bradford, Grafenwoehr, Bayern, Germany
Southern European Task Force Afr
Senior leaders from across the African continent, allied and partner nations, U.S. military, country-specific liaison officers and other representatives listen to briefings 7th Army Training Command Headquarters, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 24, 2021. The 7th Army Training Command and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, hosted the inaugural African Land Forces Colloquium , designed specifically to showcase military training capabilities and provide a platform for building partner capacity.
Photo by: Pfc. Jacob Bradford, Grafenwoehr, Bayern, Germany
Southern European Task Force Afr
Gabonese Armed Forces Col. Adolphe Yonghan, Army Chief of Staff, speaks to other senior leaders for the closing session of African Land Forces Colloquium 2021 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 24, 2021. The 7th Army Training Command hosts the inaugural African Land Forces Colloquium-2021, designed specifically to showcase military training capabilities and provide a platform for building partner capacity.
Photo by: Pfc. Jacob Bradford, Grafenwoehr, Bayern, Germany
AFRICOM Commander concludes visit to Libya, Algeria, Tunisia
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a two-day visit to Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia, Sept. 27-28. During the visit Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Richard Norland, U.S. Special Envoy and Ambassador to Libya, met with interim GNU Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dabaiba in advance of the December elections and to support the country's path toward stability and unity.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Libya, Libya
International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats
Military and civilian bomb technicians from around the world, including two representatives from Libya, came together in Iowa to share counter-IED expertise at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Sept 8-18. The effort ensures the safety of bomb-disposal technicians as well as citizens under threat of land mines and explosive remnants of war.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jason Everett, Johnston, Iowa, United States
International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats
Military and civilian bomb technicians from around the world, including two representatives from Libya, came together in Iowa to share counter-IED expertise at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Sept 8-18. The effort ensures the safety of bomb-disposal technicians as well as citizens under threat of land mines and explosive remnants of war.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jason Everett, Johnston, Iowa, United States
U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference
Chaplains assigned to U.S. Africa Command held a religious conference from Sept. 20-22, 2021. The conference's purpose was to come together and build their framework and strategies, and coordinate religious support, while looking at U.S. Africa Command's campaign plan outlining the mission of chaplains supporting partners in Africa.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference
Chaplains assigned to U.S. Africa Command listen to Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, Headquarters Chief of Staff, U.S. Africa Command, talk about the importance of educating others about their work in Africa and how it develops and sustains good governance. U.S Africa Command held its religious affair conference at Kelley Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, from Sept. 20-22, 2021.
Photo by: SSG Flor Gonzalez, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference
Chaplains assigned to U.S. Africa Command tour a monastery, as part of their conference, to learn more about the host nation's culture and help highlight the importance of interoperability with their African partners, as well as European partners that have equities in Africa. U.S Africa Command held its religious affair conference at Kelley Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, from Sept. 20-22, 2021.
Photo by: SSG Jarvis Williams, Stuttgart, Germany
Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs
U.S. Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine Corps Engineers work with Tunisian engineers and health officials to construct a new ward at the Tabarka Regional Hospital that will be used as an over-flow ward for COVID-19 or other emergency situations. The project facilitated cooperation with Tunisian partners while improving basic healthcare capacity in rural Tunisia.
Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, TABARKA, Tunisia
Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs
U.S. Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine Corps Engineers work with Tunisian engineers and health officials to construct a new ward at the Tabarka Regional Hospital that will be used as an over-flow ward for COVID-19 or other emergency situations. The project facilitated cooperation with Tunisian partners while improving basic healthcare capacity in rural Tunisia.
Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, TABARKA, Tunisia
Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs
U.S. Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine Corps Engineers work with Tunisian engineers and health officials to construct a new ward at the Tabarka Regional Hospital that will be used as an over-flow ward for COVID-19 or other emergency situations. The project facilitated cooperation with Tunisian partners while improving basic healthcare capacity in rural Tunisia.
Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, TABARKA, Tunisia
AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
President of Togo Faure Gnassingbe welcomes Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. Meetings were held among high-ranking security leaders to recognize the strong military ties between the U.S. and Togo, and to encourage Togo’s continued role in regional security.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Togo, Togo
AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
President of Benin Patrice Talon welcomes Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Benin Patricia Mahoney during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach. Like all of our security partners in West Africa, Benin has an important role. We continue to work with Benin and other partners to build capacity and improve interoperability,” said Townsend.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Benin, Benin
AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
Together with U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Development Advisor, Barbara Hughes, and Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement (center), U.S. Africa Command leaders met with USAID’s Benin country representative, Carl Anderson (not pictured), during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. Discussions centered on ways to cooperate in community strengthening and civil society approaches to thwarting the spread of violent extremist ideologies.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Benin, Benin
AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, senior enlisted leader, meet senior Beninese leaders during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach," said Townsend.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Benin, Benin
Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Cote d’Ivoire’s top government and military officials to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “The United States views Côte d'Ivoire as an area in this region of economic growth and relative stability,” Townsend said. “I wanted to hear the views of your President on how we might help the states of this region enjoy the benefits we’re seeing here.”
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d'Ivoire
Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “The United States views Côte d'Ivoire as an area in this region of economic growth and relative stability,” Townsend said. “I wanted to hear the views of your President on how we might help the states of this region enjoy the benefits we’re seeing here.”
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Côte d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire
Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara (right) to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “I was able to meet with senior African leaders to talk about the importance of continuing our regional approach to addressing security issues and how we at U.S. Africa Command can help,” said Townsend.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Cote d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire
Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ghanaian military leaders after arriving in Ghana as part of a four-day trip to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Ghana
