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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
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Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea
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Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
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Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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Bomber Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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Bomber Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
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U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training
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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
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Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
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Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise
Military planners gather in Agadir, Morocco, Oct. 28, 2021, to make initial coordination for African Lion 22. U.S. military planners joined partners from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and elsewhere to discuss initial plans for U.S. Africa Command's premier exercise.
Photo by: Chris House, Morocco
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and Tunisian Air Force Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hajem discuss potential opportunities for combined operations during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and air chiefs from African partner nations discuss shared interests during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, and Commander, Gen. Jeff Harrigian, are joined by Ghanaian Air Commodore Joshua Larkai, Accra Air Base commander during a presentation at the Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein AB, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt. Benjamin Hedden, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, host an Executive African Partnership Flight with air chiefs from seven African partner nations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Charis Bryan, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives in South Africa on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in South Africa, South Africa
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, observes Mozambican Armed Defense Forces training as part of the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Lt. Gen. Lindile Yam, Chief of Staff of the South African National Defence Force, in Pretoria, South Africa, on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in South Africa, South Africa
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, reviews a Mozambican Armed Defense Forces formation alongside Portuguese Brig. Gen. Nuno Lemos Pires, mission force commander for the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo, Mozambique, from Nov. 16-18, was part of a broader trip to regional partner countries in southern Africa to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, meets with a member of the Mozambican Armed Defense Forces on Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, poses with Mozambique Minister of Defense Cristóvão Chume (center), and U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dennis Hearne (right) at the Mozambican Ministry of Defense on Nov. 17, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique, Mozambique
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, speaks with Botswana Defense Force non-commissioned officers as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “The Botswanan Defense Force is an excellent example of a military with a strong, professional non-commissioned officer corps,” said Thresher. “I look forward to continuing the strong relationship forged through the African Enlisted Development Strategy.”
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command, Botswana
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, speaks with Botswana Defense Force non-commissioned officers as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “The Botswanan Defense Force is an excellent example of a military with a strong, professional non-commissioned officer corps,” said Thresher. “I look forward to continuing the strong relationship forged through the African Enlisted Development Strategy.”
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command, Botswana
Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
to advance mutual security interests
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, reviews a Mozambican Armed Defense Forces formation Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
Photo by: Col. Jackie Breeden, Mozambique
Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea
A Super Puma helicopter assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Personnel Recovery Task Force hovers near U.S. flagged cargo ship Liberty Grace during a complex, two-day medical evacuation from the Indian Ocean, Nov. 13-14.
Photo by: Courtesy photo, INDIAN OCEAN
Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea
U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Personnel Recovery Task Force hoist U.K. Merchant Mariner Kevin Nixon on board a Super Puma helicopter during a complex, two-day medical evacuation from the Indian Ocean, Nov. 13-14.
Photo by: Courtesy photo, INDIAN OCEAN
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
A Mauritanian sailor applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during a final training exercise with U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) while participating in a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nov. 8, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Byers, Nouakchott, Mauritania
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
A Mauritanian sailor performs a litter carry with a simulated casualty in a final training exercise with U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nov. 8, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning. (This photo has been altered by blurring faces due to security concerns.)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Byers, Nouakchott, Mauritania
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) oversee a final training exercise with Mauritanian sailors during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nov. 8, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Byers, Nouakchott, Mauritania
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) goes over range safety procedures prior to a final training exercise with Mauritanian sailors during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nov. 8, 2021. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Byers, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A Japanese P-3 Orion from the Japan Self-Defense Force Base Djibouti, flies over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The mission joined a Bomber Task Force mission that represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: Pfc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules flies over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The aircraft joined a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission that represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: Pfc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti
Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies a Bomber Task Force mission alongside two French Dassault Mirage 2000s, as well as a U.S. C-130 Hercules from Camp Lemonnier and a Japanese P-3 Orion from the Japan Self-Defense Force Base Djibouti, over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The mission represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Djibouti
Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies a Bomber Task Force mission alongside two U.K. and two U.S. F-35 Lightning IIs from U.K. Carrier Strike Group's HMS Queen Elizabeth over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The mission represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Djibouti
Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies a Bomber Task Force mission alongside two French Dassault Mirage 2000s, as well as a U.S. C-130 Hercules from Camp Lemonnier and a Japanese P-3 Orion from the Japan Self-Defense Force Base Djibouti, over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The mission represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: PO2 Class Jonathan, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Bomber Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies a Bomber Task Force mission alongside two U.K. and two U.S. F-35 Lightning IIs from U.K. Carrier Strike Group's HMS Queen Elizabeth over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The mission represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Bomber Task Force mission over Djibouti highlights partnership and commitment
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies a Bomber Task Force mission alongside two French Dassault Mirage 2000s, as well as a U.S. C-130 Hercules from Camp Lemonnier and a Japanese P-3 Orion from the Japan Self-Defense Force Base Djibouti, over Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2021. The mission represented the international participants' collective commitment to stability and security in the Horn of Africa, highlighted Djibouti as a leading security partner in the region, and exercised U.S. ability to operate in and through a variety of airspaces.
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
Senegal Maritime Special Forces soldiers kneel behind cover while conducting a raid during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dakar, Senegal, on Nov. 11, 2021. 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: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Dakar, Senegal
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
A Senegal Maritime Special Forces soldier kneels in the grass during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dakar, Senegal, on Nov. 11, 2021. 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: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Dakar, Senegal
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
Senegal Maritime Special Forces soldiers assault to an objective while conducting a raid during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dakar, Senegal, on Nov. 11, 2021. 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: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Dakar, Senegal
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
Senegal Maritime Special Forces soldiers assault to an objective while conducting a raid during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dakar, Senegal, on Nov. 11, 2021. 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: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Dakar, Senegal
First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
Students discuss the five conflict-handling modes during Switzerland’s International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course, October 13, 2021, in Gossau, Switzerland. The leadership course consisted of many different exercises for multi-national SNCO’s to participate in order to further develop and improve their leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Autumn Vogt)
Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland
U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training
U.S. Army Sgt. Alexander Poling, squad leader, 1st Platoon, C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, instructs service members from the Kenya Defence Forces on urban rifle marksmanship tables of fire at Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock, Kenya
First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
Students attending Switzerland’s International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course listen to a class visitor during an in-depth discussion of the curriculum, October 13, 2021, in Gossau, Switzerland. The leadership course consists of multi-national SNCOs and graduated its first Moroccan student.
Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland
First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
Students attending Switzerland’s International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course navigate an exercise designed to enhance cooperation and test the ability of working together as a group, October 14, 2021, in Gossau, Switzerland. The leadership course consisted of many different exercises for multi-national SNCO’s to participate in order to further develop and improve their leadership skills.
Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland
First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
Students discuss the five conflict-handling modes during Switzerland’s International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course, October 13, 2021, in Gossau, Switzerland. The leadership course consisted of many different exercises for multi-national SNCO’s to participate in order to further develop and improve their leadership skills.
Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland
First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
Command Sergeant Major Scott Haymaker, Africa enlisted development strategy planner, U.S. Africa Command, presents his challenge coin to Moroccan Armed Forces Master Sergeant Muhammad Lazaar, a student in the Swiss International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course, Oct. 14, 2021 in Gossau, Switzerland. Lazaar is the first Moroccan Armed forces student to attend the leadership course.
Photo by: Senior Airman Autumn Vogt, Switzerland
U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
A Senegal Maritime Special Forces soldier throws a concussion grenade into a hut before his team clears it during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dakar, Senegal, on Nov. 10, 2021. 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: Senior Airman Duncan Bevan, Dakar, Senegal
Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with a representative from Hotel Marriott to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Hotel Columbus Marriott in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Photo by: Sgt. Tianna Field, Georgia, United States
Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
Southern European Task Force, Africa, planners meet with representatives from several businesses to conduct market research and discuss logistical requirements for African Land Forces Summit 2022 at The Ironworks in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 19, 2021. ALFS is scheduled to take place in March 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Photo by: Sgt. Tianna Field, Georgia, United States
