United States Africa Command

UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky

UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

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NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Cape Town to Strengthen Partnerships

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

AFRICOM Commander concludes visit to Libya, Algeria, Tunisia

International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats

International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats

U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference

Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs

Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs

Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs

Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire

Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire

Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire

Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa

Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa

Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa

UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky

A U.S. Army Soldier with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, assembles a RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)

Photo by: Pfc. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti

UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky

U.S. Army Spc. William Ellison, security forces, B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, launches a RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)

Photo by: PFC. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti

UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky

U.S. Army Spc. William Ellison, security forces, B Company, 1-157th Infantry (Mountain), Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, assembles an antenna for the RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during an operators course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate and maintain the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system. The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Gauret Stearns)

Photo by: PFC. Gauret Stearns, Djibouti

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams approaches port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Victoria, Seychelles

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

Deck Department assist Seaman Apprentice Ethan J. Dowden, second from left, is donning a harness to install the accommodation ladder aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as the ship pulls into port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Victoria, Seychelles

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jhairo Pereyra stands watch aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as the ship pulls into port in Victoria, Seychelles, Oct. 29, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , Victoria, Seychelles

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The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams steams ahead as Sailors assigned to Deck Department conduct small boat operations, Sept. 19, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)

Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi , ATLANTIC OCEAN

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, Djibouti Minister of Labor, and a representative from the U.S. Embassy join participants and facilitators of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

The Secretary General for the Minister of Labor in charge of Formalization and Social Protection speaks at the celebration of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, presents a certificate of completion to Hamda Abdo Ahmed, a participant of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group, during a celebration at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. facilitators and Djiboutian participants dance during a celebration at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed an English Discussion Course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Capt. Khrisian Lopez, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), Civil Affairs East Africa, takes a selfie with U.S. and Djiboutian participants during a celebration at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed an English Discussion Course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Participants, facilitators and VIPs celebrate the completion of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, greets participants of the 3-month, U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Charmarke Idriss Ali, Director of the National Institute of Public Administration, and other Djiboutian officials speak with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, about the successes of the U.S.-led English Discussion Group at the National Institute of Public Administration training center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Oct. 13, 2021. Twenty-five Djiboutians completed the course which aimed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to further business opportunities for all of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka)

Photo by: Senior Airman Andrew Kobialka, Djibouti City, Djibouti

NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, speaks during a Women, Peace, and Security event in Cape Town, South Africa, Oct. 6, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: U.S. Navy courtesy photo, CAPE TOWN, South Africa

NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

From left to right, Ann Castiglione-Cataldo, director, International Affairs and Foreign Policy Advisor to U.S. Coast Guard, Todd Haskel, Chargé d' affaires, U.S. Embassy South Africa, and Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa speak to a group during a Women, Peace, and Security event in Cape Town, South Africa , Oct. 6, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: U.S. Navy courtesy photo, CAPE TOWN, South Africa

NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

Mr. Mark Schapiro, Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, speaks to a group during a Women, Peace, and Security event in Cape Town, South Africa , Oct. 6, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: U.S. Navy courtesy photo , CAPE TOWN, South Africa

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Cape Town to Strengthen Partnerships

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams pulls into port in Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 25, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey, Atlantic Ocean

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

More than 30 women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendamerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard joined U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. The symposium focused on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and helped promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford, Djibouti City, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

A member of the Djibouti Republican Guard takes notes the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. As part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Women, Peace and Security initiative, the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa hosted the event to allow Djiboutian military and partner forces women to strengthen partnerships through open conversation and knowledge sharing.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford, Djibouti City, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

Women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendamerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard join U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. The symposium focused on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and helped promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford, Djibouti City, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

Lt. Col. Abdirohman Ali Habone, Djibouti Republican Guard, shares her personal experiences serving in the military as a panelist for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. The symposium included more than 30 women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendamerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard who joined U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders to focus on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and help promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford, Djibouti City, Djibouti

AFRICOM Commander concludes visit to Libya, Algeria, Tunisia

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a two-day visit to Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia, Sept. 27-28. During the visit Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Richard Norland, U.S. Special Envoy and Ambassador to Libya, met with interim GNU Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dabaiba in advance of the December elections and to support the country's path toward stability and unity.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Libya, Libya

International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats

Military and civilian bomb technicians from around the world, including two representatives from Libya, came together in Iowa to share counter-IED expertise at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Sept 8-18. The effort ensures the safety of bomb-disposal technicians as well as citizens under threat of land mines and explosive remnants of war.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jason Everett, Johnston, Iowa, United States

International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jason Everett, Johnston, Iowa, United States

U.S. Africa Command chaplains hold conference

Chaplains assigned to U.S. Africa Command tour a monastery, as part of their conference, to learn more about the host nation's culture and help highlight the importance of interoperability with their African partners, as well as European partners that have equities in Africa. U.S Africa Command held its religious affair conference at Kelley Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, from Sept. 20-22, 2021.

Photo by: SSG Jarvis Williams, Stuttgart, Germany

Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs

U.S. Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine Corps Engineers work with Tunisian engineers and health officials to construct a new ward at the Tabarka Regional Hospital that will be used as an over-flow ward for COVID-19 or other emergency situations. The project facilitated cooperation with Tunisian partners while improving basic healthcare capacity in rural Tunisia.

Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, TABARKA, Tunisia

Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs

Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, TABARKA, Tunisia

Seabees construct new ward at Tunisian hospital to support covid, future response needs

Photo by: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, TABARKA, Tunisia

AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

President of Togo Faure Gnassingbe welcomes Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. Meetings were held among high-ranking security leaders to recognize the strong military ties between the U.S. and Togo, and to encourage Togo’s continued role in regional security.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Togo, Togo

AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

President of Benin Patrice Talon welcomes Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Benin Patricia Mahoney during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach. Like all of our security partners in West Africa, Benin has an important role. We continue to work with Benin and other partners to build capacity and improve interoperability,” said Townsend.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Benin, Benin

AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

Together with U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Development Advisor, Barbara Hughes, and Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement (center), U.S. Africa Command leaders met with USAID’s Benin country representative, Carl Anderson (not pictured), during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. Discussions centered on ways to cooperate in community strengthening and civil society approaches to thwarting the spread of violent extremist ideologies.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Benin, Benin

AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, senior enlisted leader, meet senior Beninese leaders during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach," said Townsend.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Benin, Benin

Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Cote d’Ivoire’s top government and military officials to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “The United States views Côte d'Ivoire as an area in this region of economic growth and relative stability,” Townsend said. “I wanted to hear the views of your President on how we might help the states of this region enjoy the benefits we’re seeing here.”

Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Côte d'Ivoire, Côte d'Ivoire

Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “The United States views Côte d'Ivoire as an area in this region of economic growth and relative stability,” Townsend said. “I wanted to hear the views of your President on how we might help the states of this region enjoy the benefits we’re seeing here.”

Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Côte d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire

Gen. Townsend meets President, discusses economic growth and stability during first visit to Cote d’Ivoire

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara (right) to discuss security cooperation and training opportunities as part of a four-day trip to West Africa Sept. 21, 2021. “I was able to meet with senior African leaders to talk about the importance of continuing our regional approach to addressing security issues and how we at U.S. Africa Command can help,” said Townsend.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy to Cote d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire

Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Ghanaian military leaders after arriving in Ghana as part of a four-day trip to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Ghana

Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Air Vice Marshall Frank Hanson, Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Air Force, and U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan after arriving in Ghana as part of a four-day trip to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Ghana

Regional cooperation, security discussed during Gen. Townsend's visit to West Africa

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives in Ghana as the first stop in a four-day visit to West Africa on Sept. 20, 2021. During the trip, Townsend met with government officials and senior military representatives to talk about the need for continued cooperation to improve and maintain security across the region.