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U.S. Africa Command
Official U.S. Africa Command Photo of Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield.
Photo by: Jason Johnston, Germany
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis, Marine Forces Africa senior enlisted leader posed with a group of soldiers from the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. The commander and ARICOM senior leaders met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, and embassy leadership on topics that addressed ongoing bilateral programs and efforts to support Tunisia’s continued development as a regional security contributor. Discussions focused on sustaining momentum in joint training, exercises, and military-to-military cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
Photo of the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia visited the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.13, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, United States
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with the new U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. They spoke about topics that addressed ongoing bilateral programs and efforts to support Tunisia’s continued development as a regional security contributor. Discussions focused on sustaining momentum in joint training, exercises, and military-to-military cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 13, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis, Marine Forces Africa senior enlisted leader, Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia paid his respects to fallen U.S. service members at the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. They visited the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), paid his respects to fallen U.S. service members at the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. Gen. Anderson and Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia visited the NAAC in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.13, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Service members with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia paid his respects to fallen U.S. service members at the North Africa American Cemetery (NAAC) Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 12, 2025. U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Bill Bazzi, U.S. Ambassador for Tunisia visited the NAAC in honor of paying homage to the American service members who gave their fall to defend the United States during World War II Gen. The NAAC, established in 1948 and dedicated in 1960, stands as a lasting symbol of the enduring ties and shared history between our two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, Tunisia
U.S. Africa Command
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is flown over Czech Special Forces, Mauritanian pilots, and U.S. Forces as part of Bomber Task Force 26-1 and a close air support training event in Atar, Mauritania, November 19, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Moeller, Mauritania
U.S. Africa Command
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is flown over the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility, as a part of Bomber Task Force 26-1, Nov. 19, 2025. The ability of U.S. forces and equipment to operate in conjunction with those of our Allies and partners is critical to bolstering an extended network of capabilities to decisively meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Moeller, Mauritania
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Justin Cole, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller assigned to the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, assists pilots from the Mauritanian Air Force in making 9-Line close air support training calls to a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron in Atar, Mauritania, November 19, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Moeller, Mauritania
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jared Bindl, chief of science, technology and innovation at U.S. Africa Command speaks during the Joint Warfighter Innovation at the Edge breakout session of the 2025 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference, in Washington, D.C. August 28, 2025. (courtesy photo, National Defense Industrial Association)
Photo by: Isaac Latimer isaac@latimerart.d, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
U.S. Africa Command
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over a Change of Responsibility ceremony transitioning senior enlisted leadership from SgtMaj Michael P. Woods to Command SGM Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Photo by: Jason Johnston, Germany
U.S. Africa Command
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander speaks during AFRICOM's Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony formally transitions senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Photo by: Jason Johnston, United States
U.S. Africa Command
SGM Garric M. Banfield, U.S. Africa Command incoming Command Senior Enlisted Leader, speaks during his Change of Responsibility ceremony with SgtMaj Michael P. Woods at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Photo by: Jason Johnston, Germany
U.S. Africa Command
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over a Change of Responsibility ceremony transitioning senior enlisted leadership from SgtMaj Michael P. Woods to Command SGM Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Photo by: Jason Johnston, Germany
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command and his team pose for a group photo with Moroccan Gen. Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces and other senior Moroccan defense officials in Rabat, Morocco Oct. 20, 2025. (photo by Soufiane Zarhouni, U.S. Consulate in Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Rabat, Morocco
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
Moroccan Gen. Mohammed Berrid (left), Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson (right), commander of U.S. Africa Command in Rabat, Morocco Oct. 20, 2025. (photo by Soufiane Zarhouni, U.S. Consulate in Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Rabat, Morocco
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Navy RDML Cameron Chen, deputy director of Operations at U.S. Africa Command speaks during a panel discussion of the 2025 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference, in Washington, D.C. August 28, 2025. (courtesy photo, National Defense Industrial Association)
Photo by: Isaac Latimer isaac@latimerart.d, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Africa Command chaplain delegation pose for a group photo with personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia Sept. 22, 2025. (courtesy photo)
Photo by: Libby Weiler, Windhoek, Namibia
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Navy Cmdr. D. Anthony Baker (left), U.S. Africa Command deputy chaplain speaks with personnel during his visited Windhoek, Namibia, Sept. 22, 2025. (courtesy photo)
Photo by: Libby Weiler, Windhoek, Namibia
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Sgt. Maj. Herinah Asaah (middle), chaplain senior enlisted leader of U.S. Africa Command speaks with personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia, Sept. 22, 2025. (courtesy photo)
Photo by: Libby Weiler, Windhoek, Namibia
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
French Navy Camcopter S-100
A French Navy Camcopter S-100 patrols over the site of a near-record-breaking seizure of cocaine in the Gulf of Guinea by the French Navy, September 22, 2025. U.S. Africa Command’s support to the French Navy lead to the drug bust. (Courtesy Photo by the French Navy)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
Cocaine in VSL
Seized cocaine conducted by the French Navy in the Gulf of Guinea, September 22, 2025. U.S. Africa Command’s support to the French Navy lead to the near record-breaking seizure of almost 10 tons of cocaine. (Courtesy Photo by the French Navy)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
Lapse In Appropriations
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response
Three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories arrived in Zambia at the end of September and are poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations. This vital initiative, a collaborative effort between Zambia’s National Public Health Institute under the Ministry of Health, U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon, and the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, is set to dramatically shorten response times and improve the overall capacity to combat and contain potentially devastating outbreaks.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, LUSAKA, Zambia
U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response
Three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories arrived in Zambia at the end of September and are poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations. This vital initiative, a collaborative effort between Zambia’s National Public Health Institute under the Ministry of Health, U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon, and the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, is set to dramatically shorten response times and improve the overall capacity to combat and contain potentially devastating outbreaks.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, LUSAKA, Zambia
U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response
Three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories arrived in Zambia at the end of September and are poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations. This vital initiative, a collaborative effort between Zambia’s National Public Health Institute under the Ministry of Health, U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon, and the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, is set to dramatically shorten response times and improve the overall capacity to combat and contain potentially devastating outbreaks.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, LUSAKA, Zambia
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Christopher John Lamora, U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, meet with Cameroon President Paul Biya during a key leader engagement in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (Courtesy photo by the Presidence of Cameroon)
Photo by: AFRICOM Public Affairs, Yaounde, Cameroon
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon Minister of Defense, and their staff conduct a key leader engagement in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
Photo by: AFRICOM Public Affairs, Yaounde, Cameroon
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, and Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon Minister of Defense, right, pose for a photo during a gift exchange in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
Photo by: AFRICOM Public Affairs, Yaounde, Cameroon
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, right, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Benin Chief of Defense Staff, center, and Brian Shukan, U.S. Ambassador to Benin, left, salute a formation of military honors in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
Photo by: AFRICOM Public Affairs, Cotonou, Benin
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, and Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Benin Chief of Defense Staff, listen to a Benin Chief of Defense Staff member in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
Photo by: AFRICOM Public Affairs, Cotonou, Benin
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, right, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Benin Chief of Defense Staff, center, and Brian Shukan, U.S. Ambassador to Benin, left, salute a formation of military honors in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
Photo by: AFRICOM Public Affairs, Cotonou, Benin
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson presents a gift to Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), presents a gift to Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, during an office call at the Kenyan Ministry of Defense Headquarters. The meeting highlighted the strong U.S.–Kenya defense partnership and marked Anderson’s first visit to Kenya since assuming command of AFRICOM.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, NAIROBI, Kenya
Gen. Dagvin Anderson meets with Kenyan President William Ruto
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi. The meeting took place during Anderson’s first trip to Kenya as the new AFRICOM commander.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, NAIROBI, Kenya
Gen. Dagvin Anderson meets with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Jonathan Riley, and senior Somali military leaders at the Somalia Security Directorate’s Joint Operations Coordination Center (JOCC). The engagement marked Gen. Anderson’s first trip to Somalia since assuming command of AFRICOM.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Mogadishu, Somalia
