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Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (6) of (12)
Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria chief of defence staff, listens as Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command delivers opening remarks for a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (5) of (12)
Air Commodore Aminu Yakubu, Nigeria defence attaché is greeted by Maj. Gen. Bryan Watson, AFRICOM director of operations. The two were participants in a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers and AFRICOM staff and component commanders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (4) of (12)
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) visits AFRICOM: Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command welcomes Maj. Gen. Darryl Williams, Commander, U.S. Army Africa to a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (3) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command delivers opening remarks for a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (2) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command greets senior Nigerian officers as they arrive for a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (7) of (12)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command delivers opening remarks for a two-day meeting with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria CDS, and several of his most senior officers. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (13) of (13)
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin met with AFRICOM senior leaders to discuss strategies for combatting extremists.
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (4) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. Gorenc visited several facilities, spoke and ate with Airmen, and hosted an All Call for all Air Force personnel assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (3) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, takes questions from Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. In addition to exuding pride for the people with whom he serves, Gorenc covered key topics and clarified some changes to the Air Force and its operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (2) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to Airmen during an Air Force All Call at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 3, 2016. He explained the budget concern, performance feedback reform, current technology and the way ahead for all of these. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (1) of (4)
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Airmen at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. His goals were to see how the mission is going, solicit feedback on future plans, and learn more about the Airmen accomplishing the mission here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (5) of (5)
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, inspects troops with his Senegalese counterpart Senegalese Brig. Gen. Amadou Kane in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. More than 1,700 participants from over 30 nations spanning from Africa, Europe and North America took part the annual Flintlock exercise. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (3) of (5)
James P. Zumwalt, ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea Bissau, gives his remarks during the opening ceremony for Flintlock 2016 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. The exercise enhances interoperatability between partnered nations combating regional threats. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (2) of (5)
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, oversees the transfer of the Flintlock flag from Chad to Senegal in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. Chad hosted Flintlock 2015, the passing of the flag symbolizes the transfer of host nation responsibilities. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros, Stuttgart, Germany
Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (1) of (5)
Soldiers from multiple nations participate in the opening ceremony for Flintlock 16 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. Flintlock is an annual African-led, Special Operations Forces exercise that began in 2005, focused on security, counter-terrorism and military humanitarian support to outlying areas. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
Photo by: Spc. Zayid Ballesteros
African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (2) of (2)
160204-N-WV703-025 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) A member of the Ghanaian Navy and a U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment member discuss boarding procedure while on a fishing vessel that was boarded during combined joint boarding operations Feb. 04, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)
Photo by: MC3 Amy M. Ressler
African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (1) of (2)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) – Members of the Ghanaian Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment board a fishing vessel during combined joint boarding operations Feb. 04, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)
Photo by: MC3 Amy M. Ressler
U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (2) of (2)
South Africa National Defense Force's (SANDF) Col. Mnyalaza Tobias Masuku, chief of staff, SANDF chaplain general division (right) talks with a U.S. Soldier as they await simulated casualties during a mass casualty operation as part of Allied Spirit IV at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Salli Curchin
U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (1) of (2)
Multinational chaplains from the South African National Defense Force, U.S. Africa Command, 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command and 2nd Cavalry Regiment listen to after-action notes from a Joint Multinational Readiness Center's observer, coach, trainer during Allied Spirit IV at 7th Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 24, 2016.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Salli Curchin
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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (4) of (4)
Senior leaders of 10 National Guard states from across the U.S., U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa gather to talk about strategic and long-term planning at the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/ Released)
Photo by: Sgt. Lisa Vines
AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, the adjutant general of North Carolina, speaks to senior leaders of ten National Guard states from across the U.S, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa, about kicking off the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/Released)
Photo by: Sgt. Lisa Vines
AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (2) of (4)
Dr. Barbara Sotirin, deputy director of programs at AFRICOM, speaks to senior leaders of 10 National Guard states from across the U.S., U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa about strategic and long-term planning at the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/ Released)
Photo by: Sgt. Lisa Vines
AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (1) of (4)
Air Force Brig. Gen. David San Clemente, deputy director for strategy, plans and program at AFRICOM, speaks to senior leaders of ten National Guard states from across the U.S., U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa, about strategic and long-term planning at the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/Released)
Photo by: Sgt. Lisa Vines
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A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa provides security during quick-response training aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, January 23, 2016. The alert force tested the unit’s capabilities by simulating the procedures of reacting to a time-constrained, crisis-response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle)
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U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Maurer, machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, participates in an alert-force drill aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, January 23, 2016. The alert force tested the unit’s capabilities by simulating the procedures of reacting to a time-constrained, crisis-response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle)
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U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa extract a simulated casualty during quick-response training aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, January 23, 2016. The alert force tested the unit’s capabilities by simulating the procedures of reacting to a time-constrained, crisis-response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle)
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U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa conduct an alert-force drill aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a self-sustaining crisis-response force prepared for the protection of American personnel and facilities on the African continent when directed by U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle)
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Maj. Michael Gacheru, U.S. Army Africa, and Capt. Michael Kearnes, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, are briefed at the Senegalese training facility where the African Readiness Training 2016 exercise will take place. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Anielka DiFelice)
Photo by: Capt. Anielka DiFelice, Vicenza, Italy
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Maj. Michael Gacheru, U.S. Army Africa, and Capt. Michael Kearnes, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, are briefed at the Senegalese training facility where the African Readiness Training 2016 exercise will take place. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Anielka DiFelice)
Photo by: Capt. Anielka DiFelice, Vicenza, Italy
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Sgt. First Class Jason Giacomucci, logistics planner for U.S. Army Africa, and Lt. Col. Mamadou Laminet Kouate, logistics officer for the Senegalese Army, discuss plans to support the African Readiness Training 2016 exercise during the initial planning event in Dakar, Senegal, Jan. 12-14. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Anielka DiFelice)
Photo by: Capt. Anielka DiFelice, Vicenza, Italy
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks to attendees at the conclusion of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 22, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to better understand the benefits of a regional approach to African security instead of strictly country-focused planning.
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
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Military members in a working group discuss Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance during the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 21, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 70 U.S. embassy representatives from each East African country and organizations including the African Union, U.S. Africa Command, and AFRICOM components attended the event to kick start the process of synchronizing and prioritizing all activities in East Africa.
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
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Amb. Tom Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, speaks to attendees of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to better understand the benefits of a regional approach to African security instead of strictly country-focused planning.
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Pierre de Villiers, chief of France's defense staff, conduct a military honors ceremony at Ecole Militarie, a military school, in Paris, Jan. 22, 2016.
Photo by: D. Myles Cullen, Washington, DC
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Pierre de Villiers, chief of France's defense staff, talk during a meeting at the French defense headquarters in Paris, Jan. 22, 2016
Photo by: D. Myles Cullen, Washington, DC
Crisis Response Forces Hones Evacuation Skills (3) of (3)
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exercise prepared the crisis response unit for a military assisted departure mission. The passenger terminal used hosted a real ECC 19 months ago when SPMAGTF-CR-AF, assisted in the evacuation of U.S. personnel from the U.S. embassy in Tripoli, Libya. U.S. citizens and embassy personnel traveled by ground convoy to neighboring Tunisia, before being flown to NAS Sigonella, where they were processed through the ECC before moving on to other locations.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson
Crisis Response Forces Hones Evacuation Skills (2) of (3)
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exercise prepared the crisis response unit for a military assisted departure mission. The passenger terminal used hosted a real ECC 19 months ago when SPMAGTF-CR-AF, assisted in the evacuation of U.S. personnel from the U.S. embassy in Tripoli, Libya. U.S. citizens and embassy personnel traveled by ground convoy to neighboring Tunisia, before being flown to NAS Sigonella, where they were processed through the ECC before moving on to other locations.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson
Crisis Response Forces Hones Evacuation Skills (1) of (3)
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exercise prepared the crisis response unit for a military assisted departure mission. The passenger terminal used hosted a real ECC 19 months ago when SPMAGTF-CR-AF, assisted in the evacuation of U.S. personnel from the U.S. embassy in Tripoli, Libya. U.S. citizens and embassy personnel traveled by ground convoy to neighboring Tunisia, before being flown to NAS Sigonella, where they were processed through the ECC before moving on to other locations.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson
