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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (5) of (5)
SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference attendees participate in the North and West Africa Way-Forward Brief on November 17, at Garmisch, Germany. More than 230 Special Operations Forces and Interagency partners from across Africa and Europe met over two weeks to discuss the future of SOF cooperation in Africa.
(Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)
Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor
African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)
Special Operations Command - Africa participants share ideas during the SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference held in Garmisch, Germany from November 16 – 20. The Commander’s Conference built on the lessons of the previous week when SOCAFRICA Forward commanders led regional breakout sessions to study threat groups and understand the challenges facing African militaries.
(Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)
Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor
African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)
Col. Michael Kabango, the Operation Lightning Thunder commander with the Ugandan People’s Defence Force, gives remarks during a Central Africa break out session at the Special Operations Command – Africa Commander’s Conference on Monday, November 16. Col. Kabango described challenges facing UPDF forces during the search for Joseph Kony and potential strategies for neighboring forces to work together in the coming months.
(Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)
Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor
African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc, Special Operations Command – Africa Commander, addresses U.S. and African participants at exercise Silent Warrior 16, held from Nov. 9-13, in Garmisch, Germany. Silent Warrior 16 brought together Special Operations Forces and representatives from 19 African states to discuss cooperative strategies to combat violent extremist organizations in the region.
(Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)
Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor
Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (1) of (4)
While the U.S. military played a supporting role through Operation United Assistance, our presence helped provide the confidence for the international community and the affected countries to respond and battle this deadly virus.
Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (4) of (4)
U.S. Army Africa's role in supporting training through the Democratic Republic of Congo's Defense Logistics School is an example of how AFRICOM can increase the capacity of partner nations to provide logistics support to their own forces. Here, Staff Sgt. Roberto Ortiz, a wheeled vehicle mechanic from AFRICOM’s Regionally Aligned Force, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division from Fort Bliss, Texas, provides assistance to a DRC student rebuilding a light truck engine during hands on training at the DRC Logistics School. (U.S. Army Africa photo)
Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (3) of (4)
When discussing economic potential at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in July, President Barack Obama said, “This continent needs to be a future hub of global growth, not just African growth.” White House photo by Pete Souza
Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (2) of (4)
"We’re in a counterterrorism pinch and that’s no joke,” U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in June. “The evil of [Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant], narcotics, corruption, organized crime … are rife in Africa and ultimately they will come home to roost if we don’t combat it there, and that’s what you’re doing so ably.” DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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U.S. Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany attend an Airmen's Call with Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. More than 150 Airmen were able to hear about the Secretary's top priorities for the Air Force, and to engage in a question-and-answer session on Nov. 18, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
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Secretary of the Air Force visits AFRICOM. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command at the command's headquarters, Nov. 18, 2015. Pictured left to right: Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin Bohn; Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken; Secretary James, and Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Kingsley. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James discusses her top priorities with more than 150 Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, during an Airmen's Call, Nov. 18, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with select Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 18, 2015. The Secretary's visit to U.S. Africa Command concluded with an Airmen's Call where she discussed her top priorities for the Air Force. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James discusses her top priorities with Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 18, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM Hosts Commanders Conference (1) of (1)
Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Africa Command and its component commands pose for a group photo at AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Nov. 17, 2015. Nearly 100 senior leaders from across the command met for the annual AFRICOM Combatant Commanders Conference.
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. Marines in Uganda (5) of (5)
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, train members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force on Mine-Resistant, Ambushed-Protected Vehicles, or MRAPs, at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald
U.S. Marines in Uganda (4) of (5)
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, train members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force on Mine-Resistant, Ambushed-Protected Vehicles, or MRAPs, at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald
U.S. Marines in Uganda (3) of (5)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Evan Crowgey, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducted an improvised explosive device awareness class with the Uganda People’s Defense Force at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald
U.S. Marines in Uganda (2) of (5)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean O’Hair, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, helps a member of the Uganda People’s Defense Force through an improvised explosive device awareness exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald
U.S. Marines in Uganda (1) of (5)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Malachi McPherson, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shows some of the different types of improvised explosive devices to members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force during an IED awareness class at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Chebelley Airfield leadership, Nov. 12, 2015. During her visit to Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier, James interacted with Airmen across a wide spectrum of career fields as she learned about the critical operations in each location.
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to a group of Airmen at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov.12, 2015. During her visit, James spoke at an all-call where she answered Airmen's questions and provided updates about current issues around the Air Force.
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Duffy, 449th Air Expeditionary Group commander, at Chebelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 12, 2015. James met with many Airmen who work to sustain the mission in remote parts of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, CJTF-HOA
EUMS Visits AFRICOM (3 of 3)
The EU’s deputy director general of military staff Rear Adm. Waldemar Gluszko, addresses AFRICOM and EUMS staff during a roundtable discussion.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
EUMS Visits AFRICOM (2 of 3)
The EU’s deputy director general of military staff Rear Adm. Waldemar Gluszko, addresses AFRICOM and EUMS staff during a roundtable discussion.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
EUMS Visits AFRICOM (1 of 3)
The EU’s deputy director general of military staff Rear Adm. Waldemar Gluszko, addresses AFRICOM and EUMS staff during a roundtable discussion.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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Gen. David Rodriguez met with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, Nov. 12. During the meeting, they discussed continued cooperation between the two nations.
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Gen. David Rodriguez met with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, Nov. 12. During the meeting, they discussed continued cooperation between the two nations.
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Gen. David Rodriguez met with Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, Nov. 12. During the meeting, they discussed continued cooperation between the two nations.
African Partners Observe U.S. Army Training in Germany (1) of (1)
U.S. Army Capt. Brian Bagget of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), Adler Observer Coach Trainer gives a brief and tour to the African Partners’ nations Distinguish Visitors about the 1ABCT/3ID CTC’s rotation (BSA Medical Role 1 & 2) casualty evacuation felicity at JMRC, on Nov. 4, 2015. The purpose of this event is to provide a forum to engage in dialogue on effective methods to train, develop, and enhance rapid deployment of peacekeeping forces, and share lessons learned IOT strengthen existing defense institutions in our African Partners’ nations. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias)
Photo by: Sgt. Gemma Iglesias
East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (1) of (3)
Military and civilian officials from more than nine countries gathered at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to attend the East Africa Public Information Officer Conference, Nov. 3-6, 2015.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed
East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (2) of (3)
Multinational members from partner nations practice conversing with simulated local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed
East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference (3) of (3)
Military members from Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi prepare for simulated interaction with local media during the Public Information Officer Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 4, 2015.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed
USS McFaul Visits Cape Verde (1) of (2)
PRAIA, Cape Verde (Nov. 5, 2015) Cmdr. Michael J. Gunther, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), showcases the ship’s forecastle during a tour with U. S. Ambassador to Cape Verde, Donald Heflin and Mr. Rui Semedo, Cape Verdean Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/RELEASED)
USS McFaul Visits Cape Verde (2) of (2)
PRAIA, CAPE VERDE (Nov. 5, 2015) – U. S. Ambassador to Cape Verde, Donald Heflin and Mr. Rui Semedo, Cape Verdean Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, confer with Cmdr. Michael J. Gunther, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74). McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/RELEASED)
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U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Zambian president Edgar Lungu Nov. 4, during a partnership-building visit to the African nation's capital of Lusaka.
Photo by: Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
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1st Lt. William Desmond Baguera, from Burkina Faso, listens to a presentation during the visit to AFRICOM. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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Nigerian Maj. Ismaila Abdullahi participates in discussions during a visit to AFRICOM. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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Lt. Col. Radouane Elrhaz, Moroccan Air Force, listens to briefings while visiting AFRICOM headquarters. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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The visiting officers listen to a briefer during their visit to AFRICOM Oct. 29. Thirteen military officers from nine African nations visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of their participation in the Program on Applied Security Studies, the flagship course offered at the George C. Marshall Center for Strategic Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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The 13 officers and visiting administration from the Marshall Center pose for a group photo after their visit to AFRICOM Oct. 29.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
