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Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, poses with African partners during the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rome, Italy, from Aug. 22-23. The conference serves as a venue for all participating nations to collaborate with and learn from each other while discussing key challenges faced across the continent and avenues to discuss how we can best work together to address those challenges.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference
From left to right, California's National Guard State Sergeant Major Lynn Williams and Nigeria's Warrant Officer Abdullahi Baba make notes during the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rome, Italy, from Aug. 22-23.. California and Nigeria have been state partners in the State Partnership Program since 2006.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Pan-African air mobility unit plans developed
Airmen from the U.S. and various African nations discuss proposal plans during the Air Transport Sharing Mechanism capstone in Kasane, Botswana, Aug. 23, 2022. The working group discussed the creation of the African Air Mobility Coordination Center to enhance the African Union’s strategic lift capability.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Anthony Hetlage, Kasane, Botswana
Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference
The 2022 Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference, held in Rome, Italy, from Aug. 22-23, serves as a venue for all participating nations to collaborate with and learn from each other while discussing key challenges faced across the continent and avenues to discuss how we can best work together to address those challenges.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference
Senior Enlisted leaders from various African partners, U.S. National Guards, U.S. Africa Command, and its components gathered to discuss the way ahead to build partner capacity, enhance regional cooperation, and increase interoperability during the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rome, Italy, from Aug. 22-23. The conference serves as a venue for all participating nations to collaborate with and learn from each other while discussing key challenges faced across the continent and avenues to discuss how we can best work together to address those challenges.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference
African partners pose during the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rome, Italy, from Aug. 22-23. The conference serves as a venue for all participating nations to collaborate with and learn from each other while discussing key challenges faced across the continent and avenues to discuss how we can best work together to address those challenges.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference
Tanzania's Sergeant Major Aabdallah Kitema (left) and Liberia's Forces Sergeant Major Cooper Manqueh pose during the Africa Senior Enlisted Conference held in Rome, Italy, from Aug. 22-23. The conference serves as a venue for all participating nations to collaborate with and learn from each other while discussing key challenges faced across the continent and avenues to discuss how we can best work together to address those challenges.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Rome, Italy
Association of African Air Forces: twenty-seven African nations come together
Senior Enlisted Forum members participate in a team building exercise during the Association of African Air Forces’ 2022 LNO Working Group in Kasane, Botswana, Aug. 23, 2022. Senior enlisted from 18 African nations participated in the four-day forum.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, KASANE, Botswana
Association of African Air Forces: twenty-seven African nations come together
Botswana Defence Force Brigadier Collen Mastercee Maruping, acting deputy air arm commander, gives remarks during the Association of African Air Forces’ 2022 LNO Working Group opening ceremonies in Kasane, Botswana, Aug. 22, 2022. The AAAF was established in 2015 when three African partner nations - Mauritania, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal - along with the U.S. signed the AAAF Charter. Today, the organization has grown to a 28-member nation.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, KASANE, Botswana
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams arrives in Luanda, Angola
The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams sails through the Mozambique Channel, Aug. 18, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Murakami, Mozambique Channel
U.S. Partnering with Benin to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Sunset view of the recently completed boat launch project in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 12, 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivered the project as part of a larger program led by the U.S. Africa Command and the U.S. Embassy in Benin in support of bolstering Beninese maritime policing capabilities as they play a key role in combatting regional piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Cotonou, Benin
Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew strengthens security cooperation with port visit in Côte d’Ivoire
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk's crew arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a scheduled port visit Aug. 12. While in Abidjan, the Mohawk crew exchanged with Côte d’Ivoire maritime forces on medical response treatment, close quarters combat and casualty care, illegal contraband collection and handling, and visit, board, search and seizure demonstrations. Over the last decade, the U.S. has increased maritime security cooperation with partners on Africa’s Atlantic coast to improve maritime domain awareness and the protection of their sovereign waters.
Photo by: courtesy photo, ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Gen. Stephen Townsend, outgoing commander, U.S. Africa Command, passes the guidon to The Honorable Lloyd Austin III, secretary of defense, during a change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022. Austin presided over the ceremony at Kelley Barracks, where nearly 400 guests from around the world gathered for the change of command.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Breanne Donnell
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Gen. Stephen Townsend (right), outgoing commander, U.S. Africa Command, hails Gen. Michael Langley, incoming commander, U.S. Africa Command, during a change of command in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022. Townsend, who led U.S. Africa Command since July 2019, retired following the ceremony after a U.S. Army career spanning four decades.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Breanne Donnell
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, marches the U.S. Africa Command colors to the stage during a change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Breanne Donnell
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, meets with Gen. Thierry Burkhard, French chief of defense, following a U.S. Africa Command change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022. The ceremony, held for Gen. Stephen Townsend (not pictured) to transfer command to Gen. Michael Langley (not pictured), was attended by nearly 400 guests including international, partner-nation and interagency dignitaries and leaders.
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin passes the U.S. Africa Command guidon to Gen. Michael Langley, incoming commander, U.S. Africa Command, during a change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022. Langley became the sixth commander since the command was established in 2008.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Gen. Michael Langley, incoming commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks with Ms. Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African Affairs, before a change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9. Core to U.S. Africa Command’s mission is to work with allies and partners in a whole-of-government approach where defense supports diplomatic and development efforts to address shared security threats.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
Distinguished guests for the U.S. Africa Command change of command ceremony included international and partner-nation chiefs of defense, German officials and fellow service and component leadership.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new leader
The official party, from left to right, for the U.S. Africa Command change of command held in Stuttgart, Germany, on Aug. 9, 2022: The Honorable Lloyd Austin III, secretary of defense; Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Gen. Stephen Townsend, outgoing commander, U.S. Africa Command; Gen. Michael Langley, incoming commander, U.S. Africa Command.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez
Partners host inaugural Women’s African Military Professional Legal Network Event in Botswana
Legal advisors and professionals from 40 African nations gathered in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 8, 2022, for the sixth African Military Law Forum, an event hosted by U.S. Africa Command, the North Carolina National Guard, and the Botswana Defence Force. The forum included the inaugural Women’s African Military Professional Legal Network meeting, which took place Aug. 6, to promote equity in the military.
Photo by: Maj. Briana McFarland, Gaborone, Botswana
Partners host inaugural Women’s African Military Professional Legal Network Event in Botswana
U.S. Africa Command’s Office of Legal Counsel co-hosted the inaugural Women’s African Military Professional Legal Network, along with the Botswana Defence Force, at the Grand Palm Convention Center in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 6, 2022. This inaugural event was part of the larger sixth African Military Law Forum that took place later in the week from Aug. 8-10, co-sponsored with the North Carolina National Guard and the BDF.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Botswana
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone
The Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk sails into the sunset in the Atlantic Ocean, July 19, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
Photo by: PO3 Jessica Fontenette
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Haynsworth, executive officer, works with Gambian Navy Warrant Officer Modou Lamin Sam, an embarked liaison officer, aboard the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 23, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
Photo by: PO3 Jessica Fontenette
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone
The Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk sits at the pier after arriving in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 25, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
Photo by: PO3 Jessica Fontenette, Banjul, Gambia
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone
The Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk sails into the sunset in the Atlantic Ocean, July 19, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
Photo by: PO3 Jessica Fontenette
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone
(Right to left) U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Andrew Pate, commanding officer of the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk, Ambassador Sharon Cromer, U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia, Honorable Sering Modou Njie, minister of defense of The Gambia, and distinguished guests pose for a photo during a tour of the ship in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 26, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
Photo by: PO3 Jessica Fontenette, Banjul, Gambia
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4)
The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Gulf of Aden, July 26, 2022. Hershel “Woody” Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Murakami, Gulf of Aden
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams sails in the Gulf of Aden
The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams sails in the Gulf of Aden on July 26, 2022. Hershel “Woody” Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Murakami, Gulf of Aden
Naval Forces Africa joins allies, partners for Grand African NEMO 22
The expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller sails in the Gulf of Aden, July 26, 2022.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dylan Murakami, Gulf of Aden
Obangame Express 2022
Crew aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams entering the Port of Dakar, Senegal, during exercise Obangame Express on March 17, 2022. The exercise is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray, Atlantic Ocean
New York Army National Guard Soldiers partner with South African military in Shared Accord 2022
From left to right, South African Military Health Service Dentist, Maj. W.A. Mustafa speaks with counterparts from the Army Reserves and the New York Army National Guard. Maj. Dwayne Bodie, U.S. Army Reserve dentist, and Staff Sgt. Christine Iraci, New York National Guard dental technician, July 13 outside of Richards Bay, South Africa. This year's iteration of Shared Accord focuses on a medical readiness and a field training exercise to demonstrate interoperability and strengthen partnerships.
Photo by: courtesy photo, South Africa
Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling (right), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Gen. Darryl Williams, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander, during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, former deputy commanding general of operations for France’s Third Armored Division in Marseilles, France, replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
Photo by: Graigg Faggionato, Vicenza, Italy
Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa outgoing commander, delivers his farewell speech during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. Rohling commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
Photo by: Paolo Bovo, Vicenza, Italy
Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa incoming commander, addresses the audience during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. During the ceremony Wasmund, former deputy commanding general of operations for France’s Third Armored Division in Marseilles, France, replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
Photo by: Paolo Bovo, Vicenza, Italy
Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
Gen. Darryl Williams (right), U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander, passes the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa guidon to Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, SETAF-AF incoming commander, during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. Wasmund, former deputy commanding general of operations for France’s Third Armored Division in Marseilles, France, replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
Photo by: Paolo Bovo, Vicenza, Italy
Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region
Members of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group and Nigerien host nation Partners pose for a photo at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, on July 12, 2022. Members of the U.S. Air Force and Nigerien Armed Forces held a roundtable discussion on security topics, and thoughts and ideas for secure, reliable and flexible airpower in North-West Africa.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Niger
Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lee, middle, 409th Expeditionary Group commander, and Nigerien Armed Forces Col. Abdoulaye Ango, right, Nigerien AF Command Zone Two Commander, conduct a roundtable discussion at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, on July 12, 2022. The discussion included shared security interests within the Agadez community.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Niger
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams honors its namesake while in Seychelles
The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams moves into position to anchor out at Victoria, Seychelles, July 3, 2022. Hershel “Woody” Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
Photo by: PO1 Fred Gray IV, VICTORIA, Seychelles
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams honors its namesake while in Seychelles
The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams moves into position to anchor out at Victoria, Seychelles, July 3, 2022. Hershel “Woody” Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
Photo by: PO1 Fred Gray IV, VICTORIA, Seychelles