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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, passes the command guidon to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Flora previously served as the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Brok McCarthy
CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), left, passes the command guidon to U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, right, during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Turello relinquished command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Brok McCarthy
CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, served as presiding officer during a socially distanced change of command ceremony for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Townsend presided over the ceremony as U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commanding general (CG) of CJTF-HOA, relinquished command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming CG of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Brok McCarthy
CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, left; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commanding general (CG) of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), center; and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming CG of CJTF-HOA, right; salute during the playing of Ruffles and Flourishes during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Flora previously served as the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Brok McCarthy
Donation equips Eswatini Ministry of Health to combat COVID-19
U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation Chief, Lt. Col. Darrick Mosley, and Kingdom of Eswatini Ministry of Health Principal Secretary Dr. Simon Zwane pose with members of the ministry and U.S. embassy personnel from South Africa and Eswatini at the South African and Eswatini border after transferring medical protective equipment on June 3, 2020. ( U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Al Phillips.)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Eswatini
Donation equips Eswatini Ministry of Health to combat COVID-19
Department of Defense militry personnel assigned to the U.S. embassies in South Afrrica and the Kingdom of Eswatini transfer medical protective equipment across the two nation's border in Osheok on June 3, 2020. This funding builds on investments in Eswatini to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, control tuberculosis and malaria, and build capacity to respond to other public health threats. ( U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Al Phillips.)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Eswatini
U.S. Embassy delivers medical equipment to the Kingdom of Eswatini
Department of Defense militry personnel assigned to the U.S. embassies in South Afrrica and the Kingdom of Eswatini transfer medical protective equipment across the two nation's border in Osheok on June 3, 2020. This funding builds on investments in Eswatini to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, control tuberculosis and malaria, and build capacity to respond to other public health threats. ( U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Al Phillips.)
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Eswatini
Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya
Link to download imagery of the Russian aircraft, including video, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command
Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya
Russian fighter jets were recently deployed to Libya in order to support Russian state-sponsored private military contractors (PMCs) operating on the ground there. The Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya, from an airbase in Russia, after transiting Syria where it is assessed they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin. “The world heard Mr. Haftar declare he was about to unleash a new air campaign. That will be Russian mercenary pilots flying Russian-supplied aircraft to bomb Libyans,” said U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. (Date taken = date uploaded to DVIDS)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command
New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins
SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.2 is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.2 continues to work closely with the relevant medical agencies, military organizations to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio F. Garcia)
Photo by: Cpl. Antonio F. Garcia, Móron Air Base
Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations
A memorial for U.S. Army Spc. Henry “Mitch” Mayfield, Jr. sits inside the Henry Mayfield Jr. Dining Facility at Baledogle Military Airfield (BMA), Somalia, May 1, 2020. The Henry Mayfield Jr. Dining Facility includes a hand-drawn portrait, as well as information about Mayfield’s military career. Mayfield, a Chicago native, was deployed to Kenya with the 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment, 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group, from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Photo by: Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Toniece Lurch
Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations
U.S. Army soldiers prepare to unveil the Henry Mayfield Jr. Dining Facility during the building’s grand opening and dedication ceremony at Baledogle Military Airfield (BMA), Somalia, May 1, 2020. Mayfield, a Chicago native, was deployed to Kenya with the 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment, 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group, from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Photo by: Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Toniece Lurch
Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations
Personnel at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, held a dedication ceremony to rename the location’s morale, welfare and recreation facility the Spc. Henry J. Mayfield Jr. Recreation Center at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, May 21, 2020. Mayfield, a Chicago native, was deployed to Kenya with the 1st Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment, 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group, from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Photo by: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Nelson
U.S. Marines support Uganda People's Defence Force
A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and members of the Uganda People’s Defence Force drink purified water from Lake Victoria after using a lightweight water purification system in Camp Jinja, Uganda, Feb. 10, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins)
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins, Camp Jinja, Uganda
Marines train to expeditiously move cargo and equipment
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a cargo bundle during external lift training at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 25, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nello Miele)
Photo by: Cpl. Nello Miele, Morón Air Base, Spain
Marines, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces conduct quick response force training
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a hostile simulated building alongside members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces at Inezgane, Morocco, Feb. 26, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
Photo by: Cpl. Kenny Gomez, Inezgane, Morocco
Marines train to expeditiously move cargo and equipment
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a cargo bundle during external lift training at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 25, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa.
Photo by: Cpl. Nello Miele, Morón Air Base, Spain
Marines train to expeditiously move cargo and equipment
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a cargo bundle during external lift training at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 25, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa.
Photo by: Cpl. Nello Miele, Morón Air Base, Spain
Vehicle donation enhances investigation of corruption, drug trafficking in Kenya
The U.S. is committed to working with Kenyan law enforcement partners to help preserve and strengthen the rule of law
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Vehicle donation enhances investigation of corruption, drug trafficking in Kenya
The U.S. is committed to working with Kenyan law enforcement partners to help preserve and strengthen the rule of law
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
TF Guardian scouts conduct reconnaissance training
Infantry scouts assigned to CJTF-HOA stay ready with reconnaissance training at Camp Lemonnier.
Photo by: Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Combat Camera, Djibouti
Airmen in Niger stand ready to support African partners
Airmen stationed at Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, and Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, support partner forces and international efforts to counter violent extremist organizations in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Air Forces Africa, Niger
The U.S., Rwanda sign Status of Forces Agreement
Rwanda and the United States of America signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that will strengthen the existing good military cooperation between the United States of America and Rwanda. The signing ceremony was held May 28, 2020, at the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Kimihurura. (photos courtesy of U.S. Embassy Rwanda)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Rwanda, Rwanda
The U.S., Rwanda sign Status of Forces Agreement
Rwanda and the United States of America signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that will strengthen the existing good military cooperation between the United States of America and Rwanda. The signing ceremony was held May 28, 2020, at the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Kimihurura. (photos courtesy of U.S. Embassy Rwanda)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Rwanda, Rwanda
Protective masks distributed in South Africa
Embassy announces 729,000 protective masks donated for South Africa’s National Department of Health to help combat COVID-19.
Protective masks distributed in South Africa
Lana. J.Marks, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, bumps elbows with South African Deputy Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaala, as they mark the delivery of 720,000 FFP2 protective masks to to South Africa's National Department of Heatlh from the U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa on May 15, 2020. Photo by Army Lt. Col. Al Phillips, U.S. Embassy Pretoria.
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Pretoria, South Africa
Protective masks distributed in South Africa
Lana. J.Marks, center left, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, joins South African Deputy Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaala, center right, in marking the delivery of 720,000 FFP2 protective masks to to South Africa's National Department of Heatlh from the U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa on May 15, 2020. Also pictured are U.S. Navy Capt. Steven Morgenfeld, the Senior Defense Attache at the U.S. Embassy, far left, and Lt. Col. Darrick Mosley, the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation Chief in South Africa. Photo by Army Lt. Col. Al Phillips, U.S. Embassy Pretoria.
Photo by: Lt. Col. Al Phillips, Pretoria, South Africa
U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
The United States transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
Col. Abderrahim Maddah, post commander of the FAR Southern Zone Training Center in Tifnit, met with the Senior Defense Official of the U.S. Embassy, Col. Kenneth Gjone, to complete transfers of ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
The U.S. transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company valued May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
The U.S. transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company valued May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Stuttgart, Germany
Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire
Her participation in the course, a six-month international pilot training program, taught her how to be a combat-capable pilot of a C-130 Hercules.
Partnership further equips Moroccan healthcare workers
The U.S. Mission to Morocco transferred a supply of personal protective equipment to laboratory technicians at the National Institute of Health and Hygiene in Rabat, Morocco. The equipment goes directly to safeguarding the lives of Morocco's healthcare workers on the frontlines in the fight against the novel coronavirus, helping them to continue testing and screening for COVID-19 with sufficient protections in place. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Morocco, Rabat, Morocco
Partnership further equips Moroccan healthcare workers
The U.S. Mission to Morocco transferred a supply of personal protective equipment to laboratory technicians at the National Institute of Health and Hygiene in Rabat, Morocco. The equipment goes directly to safeguarding the lives of Morocco's healthcare workers on the frontlines in the fight against the novel coronavirus, helping them to continue testing and screening for COVID-19 with sufficient protections in place. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Morocco, Rabat, Morocco
Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19
The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles and U.S. Africa Command donated 2900 KN95 masks and 200 face shields to the Seychelles Department of Health on April 28. The donation, which will assist medical professionals fight the epidemic, was made possible by Air Seychelles providing transportation of the PPE. (Photos courtesy of Air Seychelles)
Photo by: Air Seychelles, Mauritius and Seychelles
Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19
The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles and U.S. Africa Command donated 2900 KN95 masks and 200 face shields to the Seychelles Department of Health on April 28. The donation, which will assist medical professionals fight the epidemic, was made possible by Air Seychelles providing transportation of the PPE. (Photos courtesy of Air Seychelles)
Photo by: Air Seychelles, Mauritius and Seychelles
Partnership further equips Moroccan healthcare workers
The U.S. Mission to Morocco transferred a supply of personal protective equipment to laboratory technicians at the National Institute of Health and Hygiene in Rabat, Morocco. The equipment goes directly to safeguarding the lives of Morocco's healthcare workers on the frontlines in the fight against the novel coronavirus, helping them to continue testing and screening for COVID-19 with sufficient protections in place. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Morocco, Rabat, Morocco
Medical logistics team distributes personal protective equipment in fight against COVID19
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS), load a C-130J Super Hercules with cargo in Djibouti, Apr. 27, 2020. The 75th EAS provides strategic airlift capabilities across the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility and is responsible for moving many of the medical supplies pushed to outstations as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Ashley Taylor, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Air Forces Africa delivers medical supplies to Ghana
The medical supplies included extraction kits, viral collection swabs, universal and viral transport media to collect and store specimens, and the replenishment of other consumable lab supplies.
