United States Africa Command

First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course

First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course

U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course

Students attending Switzerland’s International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course navigate an exercise designed to enhance cooperation and test the ability of working together as a group, October 14, 2021, in Gossau, Switzerland. The leadership course consisted of many different exercises for multi-national SNCO’s to participate in order to further develop and improve their leadership skills.

Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland

First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course

Students discuss the five conflict-handling modes during Switzerland’s International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course, October 13, 2021, in Gossau, Switzerland. The leadership course consisted of many different exercises for multi-national SNCO’s to participate in order to further develop and improve their leadership skills.

Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland

First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course

Command Sergeant Major Scott Haymaker, Africa enlisted development strategy planner, U.S. Africa Command, presents his challenge coin to Moroccan Armed Forces Master Sergeant Muhammad Lazaar, a student in the Swiss International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course, Oct. 14, 2021 in Gossau, Switzerland. Lazaar is the first Moroccan Armed forces student to attend the leadership course.

Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland

U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal

A Senegal Maritime Special Forces soldier throws a concussion grenade into a hut before his team clears it during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dakar, Senegal, on Nov. 10, 2021. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

Photo by: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Dakar, Senegal

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with a representative from Hotel Marriott to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Hotel Columbus Marriott in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Photo by: Sgt. Tianna Field, Georgia, United States

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with representatives from several businesses to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Ironworks in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)

Photo by: Sgt. Tianna Field, Georgia, United States

Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022

Photo by: Sgt. Tianna Field, Georgia, United States

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force leaders discuss options during the African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise, held in October at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The event examined how ongoing situations throughout the continent affect SETAF-AF's current and evolving distribution networks, while simultaneously validating innovative logistics concepts that increase the velocity of support and strategic freedom of maneuver. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry, Vicenza, Italy

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force operations analyst Maj. Kurt Findlay leads a training session during the African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise, held in October at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The event examined how ongoing situations throughout the continent affect SETAF-AF's current and evolving distribution networks, while simultaneously validating innovative logistics concepts that increase the velocity of support and strategic freedom of maneuver. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry, Vicenza, Italy

AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry, Vicenza, Italy

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and service members assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces inspect a target for bullet impact during urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

A Ranger assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces prepares to engage a target during urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S. Army Spc. David Fox, assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, watches as service members assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces begin the next table of fire during urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

Service members assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces inspect a target for bullet impact during urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and service members with the Kenya Defence Forces come together for a group photo following dynamic urban rifle marksmanship training at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa.(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, engage targets while moving during urban rifle marksmanship training with service members assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

U.S. Army Sgt. Alexander Poling, squad leader, 1st Platoon, C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, instructs service members from the Kenya Defence Forces on urban rifle marksmanship tables of fire at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

Group photo of members of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force and more than two dozen Allies and Partner nations converged in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 18, to establish plans for Justified Accord, an exercise set to take place next spring in Kenya.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda, Nairobi, Kenya

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

Military and civilian planners from the U.S., Africa, and multinational partner nations brief the Kenya Defence Force Maj. Gen. Peter Muteti, assistant chief of defence forces for operations doctrine and training, on the proposed exercise for Justified Accord 2022 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 22, 2021.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda , Nairobi, Kenya

Justified Accord planning event paves way for peacekeeping operations exercise

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda, Nairobi, Kenya

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses service members at Airbase 201, near Agadez, Niger, Oct. 28. The stop in Niger, as part of a 5-day visit to Africa with Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, included a meeting with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and tours of Air Bases 101 and 201 to understand U.S. power projection capabilities in West Africa.

Photo by: 1st Lt. Anthony Harris, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, assistant to the President for Homeland Security, learn about the air traffic capabilities from Lt. Col. John Lodes, aerial operations battalion commander, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, at Camp Simba in Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 27, 2021. Camp Simba was one of several stops on a trip throughout East Africa that provided Sherwood-Randall a first-hand perspective of the complex security environment in Africa as well as U.S. Africa Command’s counter-terrorism missions across the continent.

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Kenya

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, assistant to the President for Homeland Security, meets with members of SEAL Team 2 personnel deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 26. Sherwood-Randall, accompanied by U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, were in Somalia as part of a five-day trip to get a first-hand perspective of the complex security environment in Africa.

Photo by: Jeffrey Ridgeway, Somalia

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, assistant to the President for Homeland Security, conduct a troop engagement with SEAL Team 2 personnel deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 26. Sherwood-Randall and Townsend were in Somalia as part of a five-day trip to get a first-hand perspective of the complex security environment in Africa.

Photo by: Jeffrey Ridgeway, Somalia

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, following mission briefs during a visit to Airbase 201, near Agadez, Niger, Oct. 28. The stop in Niger, as part of a 5-day visit to Africa with Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, included a meeting with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and tours of Air Bases 101 and 201 to understand U.S. power projection capabilities in West Africa.

Photo by: 1st Lt. Anthony Harris, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, assistant to the President for Homeland Security, arrive at Airbase 201, near Agadez, Niger, Oct. 28. Sherwood-Randall and Townsend, here greeted by base leadership, visited the site to understand U.S. power projection capabilities in West Africa.

Photo by: 1st Lt. Anthony Harris, Niger

UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky

U.S. Army Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, fly and monitor 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 Sgt. Thomas Larsen, communications equipment distribution noncommissioned officer, 67th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, monitors the computer system 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

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)