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Logistics professionals synchronize operations and build partner capacity in Africa
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U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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Senegal launches Africa Air Force Forum
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Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
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U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
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U.S., Malagasy leaders discuss maritime security, humanitarian aid
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8 African nations attend APF
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African Partner Flight 2022
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Leaders engage in Niger to better security, cooperation efforts
Niger army Chief of Operations Col. Nabani (center-right) meets Brig. Gen. Brian Cashman (center) and other U.S. Army representatives during their visit to the Niger Army Headquarters in Niger on Dec. 2, 2022. Cashman, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, met with Nabani to discuss the importance of Niger as a strategic partner to counter violent extremist organizations in the Sahel and security force assistance to the Nigerien army.
Photo by: courtesy photo, Niger
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Logistics professionals synchronize operations and build partner capacity in Africa
U.S. Africa Command's logistics directorate brought together professionals from across the U.S. government to synchronize logistics operations and build partner capacity in Africa from Nov. 16-17, 2022, at Kelley Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany.
Logistics professionals synchronize operations and build partner capacity in Africa
U.S. Africa Command's logistics directorate brought together professionals from across the U.S. government to synchronize logistics operations and build partner capacity in Africa from Nov. 16-17, 2022, at Kelley Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany. Lt. Gen. Leonard Kosinski, director of logistics for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took part in the discussions to provide insight from his experience - to include his previous post as the director of logistics for U.S. Africa Command - to enhance the Joint Logistics Enterprise.
Logistics professionals synchronize operations and build partner capacity in Africa
U.S. Africa Command's logistics directorate brought together professionals from across the U.S. government to synchronize logistics operations and build partner capacity in Africa from Nov. 16-17, 2022, at Kelley Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany. Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command highlighted the importance of building a strong and resilient logistics network in Africa.
U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
Navy divers from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team 1 conduct surface checks prior to entering the water during bilateral diving operations in Ksar Sghir, Morocco, Nov. 23, 2022. The engagement focused on advanced diving capabilities such as surface supplied diving, underwater cutting and welding, and dive casualty management.
Photo by: courtesy photo, KSAR SGHIR, Morocco
U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
Navy divers from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team 1 conduct underwater welding operations at the Royal Moroccan Navy Dive School in Ksar Sghir, Morocco, on Nov. 23, 2022. The engagement focused on advanced diving capabilities such as surface supplied diving, underwater cutting and welding, and dive casualty management.
Photo by: courtesy photo, KSAR SGHIR, Morocco
U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
U.S. Navy divers from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team 1 conduct underwater exothermic cutting operations at the Royal Moroccan Navy Dive School in Ksar Sghir, Morocco, Nov. 23, 2022. The engagement focused on advanced diving capabilities such as surface supplied diving, underwater cutting and welding, and dive casualty management.
Photo by: courtesy photo, KSAR SGHIR, Morocco
U.S., Moroccan divers hone skills in bilateral dive engagement
Navy divers from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team 1 present their national colors underwater during bilateral diving operations in Ksar Sghir, Morocco, Nov. 23, 2022. The engagement focused on advanced diving capabilities such as surface supplied diving, underwater cutting and welding, and dive casualty management.
Photo by: courtesy photo, KSAR SGHIR, Morocco
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
The partner nation flags of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa are displayed at the ceremony for a Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. Partner nations of CJTF-HOA organized static and interactive displays to showcase the combined military capabilities the task force employs to combat violent extremist groups in the region.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dallin Wrye, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
U.S. service members pose for a photo next to an armored vehicle display during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. Task force allies and partners set up static and interactive displays to showcase their combined military capabilities.
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
From left to right, the Honorable Jonathan Pratt, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti; Djibouti Armed Forces Col. Maj. Mohamed Guelleh, senior official of Forces Armees Djiboutiennes; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general; and U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Iber, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer, pose for a photo during the CJTF-HOA Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. The plaque was presented to Gueller as a symbol of appreciation for the 20 years of partnership and cooperation between the U.S. and Djiboutian governments.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dallin Wrye, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
Guests are seated during the ceremony portion of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. service members in Djibouti after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dallin Wrye, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
U.S. Army Maj. Chad Brinton, Office of Security Cooperation chief for the U.S. Embassy to Djibouti, talks with Djiboutian Navy Commander Col. Ahmed Djama during the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. More than 200 guests participated in the event designed to showcase combined military capabilities and celebrate the enduring partnerships of CJTF-HOA.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Dallin Wrye, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
Participants of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event interact with a military capabilities display Nov. 10, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Partner nations of CJTF-HOA organized static and interactive displays to showcase the combined military capabilities the task force employs to combat violent extremist groups in the region.
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
From left to right, U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Iber, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer; Djibouti Armed Forces Col. Maj. Mohamed Guelleh, senior official of Forces Armees Djiboutiennes; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commanding general; and the Honorable Jonathan Pratt, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, salute the U.S. and Djibouti flag during the national anthem at a Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. Pratt and Shawley spoke at the ceremony about the power of cooperation and the enduring friendship among the task force partner nations.
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
Guests gather for the official ceremony of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. service members in Djibouti after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Photo by: Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, delivers remarks to guests of the Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. service members in Djibouti after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), delivers remarks to guests of the CJTF-HOA Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 10, 2022. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. service members in Djibouti after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani K. Matheny)
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, U.S. celebrate relationships with Partner Appreciation Day
U.S. and coalition service members participate in the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Partner Appreciation Day 2022 event at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Nov. 10, 2022. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. service members in Djibouti after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Photo by: Senior Airman Destani Matheny, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
U.S. Army Operational Detachment-Alpha and Botswana Defence Force members move toward their objective during a Joint Combined Exchange Training mission in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. 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: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Gaborone, Botswana
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
U.S. Army Operational Detachment-Alpha and Botswana Defence Force members practice patrol movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. 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: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
A Botswana Defence Force looks for members of the opposition force during a halt in movement on a training mission during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. 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: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes, Gaborone, Botswana
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
Capt. Claudia McDermott (right), emergency room registered nurse and commander, 357th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, converses with members of the Angolan Army medical staff during a medical lecture for MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola. The Angolan Medical Readiness Exercise is a medical training exercise that allows military medical personnel from the U.S. Army and their African partners to exchange medical practices procedures and techniques.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, LUANDA, Angola
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
Staff Sgt. Ciara Chico, special operations civil affairs medical sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, takes part in an impromptu Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 15, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Clarke, a civil affairs team lead with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, observes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine as he briefs his team's approach to an exercise scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. 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: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is increasing its reward offers to up to $10 million each for information leading to the identification or location of al-Shabaab key leaders Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate, and Jehad Mostafa.
Photo by: U.S. Department of State
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
The Angolan Medical Readiness Exercise is a medical training exercise, planned and executed by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, that allows military medical personnel from the U.S. Army and their African partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques that build and strengthen treatment capabilities, resulting in lasting relationships between medical professionals.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, LUANDA, Angola
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kirchoff, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, welcomes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine Team and their interpreter Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa into his village home during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. This JCET focused on civil affairs, such as learning how to conduct civil engagements, reconnaissance, information reporting, and tactical combat casualty care.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
Senegal launches Africa Air Force Forum
U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives a speech during the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Air Force-hosted Africa Air Force Forum is a launching point to build connections and promote dialogue between partners to bridge capability gaps, promote integration, and assure peace throughout the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Dakar, Senegal
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
Gen. Michael Langley presents Army Capt. Claudia McDermott with a commander’s coin during a visit to the U.S.-Angola Military Medical Readiness Exercise in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10, 2022. Langley, the commanding general of U.S. Africa Command, stopped by the exercise during a visit to Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angola defense officials. McDermott led the team of U.S. Army medical providers participating in the exercise with Angolan counterparts.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, Angola
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
Photo by: Spc. Alisha Grezlik, LUANDA, Angola
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
(Left to right) Angola army Lt. Gen. Alberto DeAlmeida, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Dr. Francisca dos Reis, and Angola army Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti tour the Angola army’s Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
Photo by: Spc. Alisha Grezlik, Angola
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Michael Langley discusses military medicine with Angola Brig. Gen. Armando Pinto and Ms. Francisca dos Reis, U.S. Embassy Office of Security Cooperation Program Assistant, during a visit to the Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, Angola
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa, a civil reconnaissance non-commissioned officer with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, discusses strategies for an exercise scenario with members from the Tanzania Marine Special Forces during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 10, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
Photo by: Spc. Alisha Grezlik, LUANDA, Angola
U.S., Malagasy leaders discuss maritime security, humanitarian aid
Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey, deputy director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs, U.S. Africa Command, met with Madagascar's Minister of Defense, Lt. Gen. Richard Rakotonirina, on Nov. 10, 2022, to discuss shared Malagasy and U.S. concerns.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Madagascar, ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
Maj. Andrew Isaacson (center), general surgeon, 848th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, performs hernia surgery on an Angolan patient while an Angolan Army medical intern (left) assists, during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola. MEDREX is a medical training exercise that allows military health specialists from the U.S. Army and their African Partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Dave Thompson, LUANDA, Angola
8 African nations attend APF
Attendees of the 2022 African Partnership Flight participate in an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capstone, Nov. 5, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia. APF serves as opportunity to open dialogue between air force leaders across the continent, identify opportunities for the U.S. to assist African partners, and implement collective solutions. Building partnership capacity towards ISR objectives provides coalition forces the advanced capabilities to detect and defend against a spectrum of threats while promoting regional security and stability.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
African Partner Flight 2022
United States Air Force Airmen and service members from North and West Africa, including delegations from Algeria, Chad, Ghana, Libya, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Tunisia and Senegal, visit the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia to pay respects to fallen American service members during the 2022 African Partner Flight being held in Tunis, Nov. 2-4, 2022.
Photo by: Master Sgt. Michael Battles, Tunis, Tunisia
