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U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (5) of (5)
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa coordinate an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, at Morón Air Base, Spain. Five Spanish Eurofighter Typhoons and a KC-130J Hercules from SPMAGTF-CR-AF successfully conducted a refueling of the Spanish aircraft for the first time highlighting a mutual commitment to working together as allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy
U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (4) of (5)
A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force based out of Morón Air Base, Spain, refuels from a KC-130J Hercules, a first for the Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, Aug. 13, in Spain. The U.S. and Spain have been fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world for more than 60 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy
U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (3) of (5)
Three Eurofighter Typhoons with the Spanish Air Force escort a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 13, in Spain. Bilateral exercises such as this one are how Spain and the U.S. foster one of the closest defense partnerships around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy
U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (2) of (5)
A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force receives fuel from a U.S. Marine KC-130J Hercules with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, August 13, in Spain. A total of five Spanish pilots and their aircraft had the opportunity to practice their air-to-air refueling skills with the Marines from SPMAGTF-CR-AF. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy
U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots (1) of (5)
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fly an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, near Morón Air Base, Spain. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy
Ambassador Alexander M. Laskaris
Ambassador Alexander M. Laskaris serves as the Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, U.S. Africa Command.
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U.S. Navy Lt. Steven Hunt, Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa engineer, illustrates soil stabilization techniques during a military-to-military engagement with the Rwandan Defense Force at the RDF Engineering Brigade Headquarters near Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 15, 2015. Engineers from both forces exchanged ideas on the optimal ways to plan expeditionary camps considering local terrain features.
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Gaspard Olame Ndong, deputy chief of the general staff of the Gabonese Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general, and Lt. Col. James Lander, deputy commanding officer of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, welcomed military planners from 16 African and European nations to the main planning event for Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
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U.S., Gabonese, and planners from 14 African and European partner nations gather in Libreville, Gabon, Dec. 7 to coordinate planning efforts for Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
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Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Sheldon briefs planners from the U.S., Gabonese, and 14 African and European partner nations during a survey trip Dec. 9 to Point Denis, Libreville, Gabon, for the main planning event of Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
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Members of a security assistance training team and the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) pose for a group photo, Dec. 12, 2015 at the People’s Palace in Djibouti. The team conducted a three-week security assistance training session in order to help the FAD combat violent extremist organizations across East Africa.
Photo by: Tech Sgt. Dan DeCook, Djibouti
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at Africom headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 4, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro
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U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Jan. 4, 2016. (DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro)
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Sgt. Maj. Ibrahim Yabeh, Djibouti Armed Forces senior enlisted leader, speaks with other SELs Dec. 29, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Visits like this are intended to develop U.S. and other countries’ military leaders by facilitating professional growth and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton/RELEASED)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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U.S. service members recently completed the second module of Tactical Intelligence Support to Maritime Operations course for the Ghanaian Navy and Maritime Police Force, Dec. 7-18, at Ghana’s Eastern Naval Command Headquarters here. This course has already paid dividends, according to Foster Kotoku, the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force assistant superintendent. During the two-week course, students from the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force seized an undisclosed amount of illicit drugs from a smuggler on a ferry. With follow-on questioning, the police forces were led to a higher connection in the drug trade.
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U.S. service members recently completed the second module of Tactical Intelligence Support to Maritime Operations course for the Ghanaian Navy and Maritime Police Force, Dec. 7-18, at Ghana’s Eastern Naval Command Headquarters here. This course has already paid dividends, according to Foster Kotoku, the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force assistant superintendent. During the two-week course, students from the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force seized an undisclosed amount of illicit drugs from a smuggler on a ferry. With follow-on questioning, the police forces were led to a higher connection in the drug trade.
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U.S. service members recently completed the second module of Tactical Intelligence Support to Maritime Operations course for the Ghanaian Navy and Maritime Police Force, Dec. 7-18, at Ghana’s Eastern Naval Command Headquarters here. This course has already paid dividends, according to Foster Kotoku, the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force assistant superintendent. During the two-week course, students from the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force seized an undisclosed amount of illicit drugs from a smuggler on a ferry. With follow-on questioning, the police forces were led to a higher connection in the drug trade.
Strategic Lift - Gabon
Strategic Lift: A U.S. C17 cargo plane arrives in Bangui, Central African Republic, Dec. 15, 2015. Both the U.S. and France provided military manpower in Libreville, Gabon, and the Central African Republic’s capital, Bangui, to help with the loading/unloading and transport of equipment. The result was the timely deployment of more than 450,000 pounds of vital equipment and vehicles for the Gabonese military. (Photo courtesy of French military, ADC Laminette/RELEASED)
Photo by: ADC Laminette, Bangui, Gabon
Strategic Lift Gabon
Strategic Lift - U.S. Air Force Crew Loads Aravis: McGuire Air Force Base and McChord Air Force Base personnel work together to load a Gabonese armored personnel carrier on a C-17 before departing for Bangui, Central African Republic; Dec. 15, 2015, Libreville, Gabon. Both the U.S. and France provided military manpower in Libreville, Gabon, and the Central African Republic’s capital, Bangui, to help with the loading/unloading and transport of equipment. The result was the timely deployment of more than 450,000 pounds of vital equipment and vehicles for the Gabonese military. (Photo courtesy of French military, ADC Laminette/RELEASED)
Strategic Lift Gabon
Strategic Lift - U.S. Air Force Crew Loads Aravis: McGuire Air Force Base and McChord Air Force Base personnel work together to load a Gabonese armored personnel carrier on a C-17 before departing for Bangui, Central African Republic; Dec. 15, 2015, Libreville, Gabon. Both the U.S. and France provided military manpower in Libreville, Gabon, and the Central African Republic’s capital, Bangui, to help with the loading/unloading and transport of equipment. The result was the timely deployment of more than 450,000 pounds of vital equipment and vehicles for the Gabonese military. (Photo courtesy of French military, ADC Laminette/RELEASED)
Strategifc Lift Gabon
Strategic Lift: A U.S. C17 cargo plane arrives in Bangui, Central African Republic, Dec. 15, 2015. Both the U.S. and France provided military manpower in Libreville, Gabon, and the Central African Republic’s capital, Bangui, to help with the loading/unloading and transport of equipment. The result was the timely deployment of more than 450,000 pounds of vital equipment and vehicles for the Gabonese military. (Photo courtesy of French military, ADC Laminette/RELEASED)
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Representatives from U.S. government agencies and international organizations participate in a panel discussion during the closing day of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative - WADPI Way Forward Conference in Accra, Ghana Dec. 10.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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Ebenezer Dosoo, deputy national coordinator for the National Disaster Management Organization of Ghana, gives remarks during the closing ceremony of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference in Accra, Ghana Dec. 7-10.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
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Panelists participating in the WADPI opening ceremony meet prior to the start of the conference in Accra, Ghana Dec. 7.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM Hosts First Visit by Spanish Joint Staff, Aims for Closer Cooperation (2) of (2)
Members of the Spanish Joint Staff and U.S. Africa Command participate in a discussion at the AFRICOM Multinational Cooperation Center in Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 2, 2015.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM Hosts First Visit by Spanish Joint Staff, Aims for Closer Cooperation (1) of (2)
Col. Enrique Tovar, chief of plans for the Spanish Joint Operations Command, participates in a discussion at the U.S. Africa Command Multinational Cooperation Center in Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 2, 2015.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Stuttgart, Germany
US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016
Col. Victor Kisiri, a 303rd Infantry Brigade administrative officer with Tanzanian People’s Defense Force, leads a planning session with members of U.S. Army Africa and the TPDF for the African Land Forces Summit 2016 at the East African community headquarters at Arusha, Tanzania, Dec. 1, 2015. . ALFS events bring army chiefs of staff from multiple African nations together to discuss regional and transregional topics. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Jason Welch)
Photo by: Capt. Jason Welch
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Photo by: Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Washington, D.C.
Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (3) of (3)
(From Right) Carl Giles, director of Instrumentation Training Analysis Computer Simulations and Support team, speaks with Maj. Gen. Molefi Seikano, Ground Forces Commander, Botswana Defense Force, and his party, to provide an understanding of how ITACSS benefits unit training during a U.S. Army Africa command sponsored visit to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offered Botswana leadership an opportunity to observe JMRC facilities and capabilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias)
Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (2) of (3)
Members of the Botswana Defense Force receive instruction on detecting improvised explosive devices as part of a Counter IED brief during a U.S. Army Africa command sponsored visit to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offered Botswana leadership an opportunity to observe JMTC facilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado)
Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (1) of (3)
U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr. greets Botswana Commander, Maj. Gen. Molefi Seikano, during a command sponsored visit to Vicenza, Italy, Nov.30 to Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offer Seikano an opportunity to observe USARAF facilities and capabilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Spc. Craig Philbrick)
AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (3) of (3)
Group photo of Coastal Resiliency and Environmental Law Symposium, Dakar, Senegal.
Photo by Lt. Col. Sueann O. Ramsey.
AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (1) of (3)
Sandra E. Clark, deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy Dakar, provides opening remarks during the Coastal Resiliency Symposium. Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Sueann Ramsey.
AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (2) of (3)
A group exercise led by Swathi Veeravalli, U.S. Army Geospatial Center. Photo by Jeffrey Andrews.
AFRICOM and UN Host Coastal Resiliency Symposium (1) of (3)
A Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando moves up the beach during the final exercise with U.S. service members in Dakar, Senegal, Sept. 17, 2015. The Marines and Coast Guardsmen with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa spent four weeks training the COFUMACO on basic infantry tactics and small-boat operations as a part of a Maritime Security Force Assistance mission to increase interoperability with Senegal’s and strengthen the bond between the partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)
Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald
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Dr. Barbara Sotirin, AFRICOM Deputy Director for Programs (J5) speaks during the opening ceremony of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative in Accra, Ghana. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)
Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany
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The West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference opened with speakers from various West African, international, and U.S. agencies. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)
Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany
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His Excellency Dr. Toga Gayewea McIntosh, Vice President of the Economic Community of West African Nations, delivers a keynote address during the opening ceremony of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward Conference in Accra, Ghana. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)
Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany
Extremism: Root Causes, Drivers, and Responses (1) of (1)
Ugandan contingent of AMISOM in Baidoa, Somalia. (African Union-United Nations Information Support Team photo by Tobin Jones)
Photo by: Tobin Jones, UN
Department of Defense Statement on Nov. 13 Airstrike in Libya (1) of (1)
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