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Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech (1) of (1)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (4) of (4)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (2) of (4)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (3) of (4)

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (1) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (5) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (1) of (4)

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (4) of (4)

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (3) of (4)

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (2) of (4)

AFRICOM Hosts Commanders Conference (1) of (1)

U.S. Marines in Uganda (5) of (5)

U.S. Marines in Uganda (4) of (5)

U.S. Marines in Uganda (3) of (5)

U.S. Marines in Uganda (2) of (5)

U.S. Marines in Uganda (1) of (5)

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FILE PHOTO 130910-N-NU634-195 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), home-ported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darien G. Kenney/Approved for public release)

Photo by: U.S. Navy Ens. T. L. Westover, USS Gravely

Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech (1) of (1)

Nigerien Army Lieutenants Ismaila Abdou Hamza and Aboubacar Anadon and U.S. Army Capt. Dominique Louis plot targets for analysis during their basic map-reading course in Niamey, Niger, Oct. 28, 2015.

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U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (4) of (4)

A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier saws the top of a post in preparation to finish the flooring during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (2) of (4)

U.S. Marine combat engineers with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, assist Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers nail in one of the wall frames during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 19, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (3) of (4)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ditmire, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, gives a thumbs-up to a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines and Ugandan Soldiers Fortify Engineering Skills (1) of (4)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Ditmire, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, assists a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier level the base for a concrete slab during a civil engineering exercise at Camp Singo, Nov. 16, 2015. The exercise helps the partner nations fortify their civil engineering skills while strengthening the bond between the two. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Hisashi Nakajima introduces himself to other attendees of the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. gathered to learn about Japanese history, culture and mission to help attendees better understand their multicultural allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

Senior enlisted members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. join in a traditional Eisa dance during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Eisa is a traditional dance, unique to Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and is performed during seasonal festivals to honor and thank ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

Participants from the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course view a traditional swordsmanship demonstration at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. The Japan Self-Defense Forces hosted the second gathering of senior enlisted members to share their culture and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are honored at a patching ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. More than 150 soldiers were awarded their combat patch during the ceremony which has roots dating back to 1918. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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U.S. Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, presents Command Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick Jr. with the U.S. Africa Command combat patch during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 28, 2015. The soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA are now authorized to wear the U.S. Africa Command patch for the duration of their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Photo by: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel DeCook, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

U.S. Marines and sailors teach Togolese and Beninese sailors combat lifesaver medical training, Nov. 3, in Lome, Togo. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Togolese and Beninese sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos teach Ghanaian Navy sailors room-clearing techniques, Oct. 22, in Sekondi, Ghana. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Ghanaian Navy sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos teach Nigerian sailors weapons handling skills and marksmanship, Oct. 22, in Sekondi, Ghana. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Nigerian sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

Angola's Fuzileiros Operaçües Especiais Marines prepare to clear buildings after disembarking a boat during room-clearing training, Oct. 7, in Lobito, Angola. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Fuzileiros Operaçües Especiais Marines as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration, regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, right, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 27, 2015. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. (Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa photo/Released)

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General David M. Rodriguez

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Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

Special Operations Command - Africa participants share ideas during the SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference held in Garmisch, Germany from November 16 – 20. The Commander’s Conference built on the lessons of the previous week when SOCAFRICA Forward commanders led regional breakout sessions to study threat groups and understand the challenges facing African militaries. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (5) of (5)

SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference attendees participate in the North and West Africa Way-Forward Brief on November 17, at Garmisch, Germany. More than 230 Special Operations Forces and Interagency partners from across Africa and Europe met over two weeks to discuss the future of SOF cooperation in Africa. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

Col. Michael Kabango, the Operation Lightning Thunder commander with the Ugandan People’s Defence Force, gives remarks during a Central Africa break out session at the Special Operations Command – Africa Commander’s Conference on Monday, November 16. Col. Kabango described challenges facing UPDF forces during the search for Joseph Kony and potential strategies for neighboring forces to work together in the coming months. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc, Special Operations Command – Africa Commander, addresses U.S. and African participants at exercise Silent Warrior 16, held from Nov. 9-13, in Garmisch, Germany. Silent Warrior 16 brought together Special Operations Forces and representatives from 19 African states to discuss cooperative strategies to combat violent extremist organizations in the region. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

Photo by: SFC Anthony L. Taylor

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (1) of (4)

While the U.S. military played a supporting role through Operation United Assistance, our presence helped provide the confidence for the international community and the affected countries to respond and battle this deadly virus.

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Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (4) of (4)

U.S. Army Africa's role in supporting training through the Democratic Republic of Congo's Defense Logistics School is an example of how AFRICOM can increase the capacity of partner nations to provide logistics support to their own forces. Here, Staff Sgt. Roberto Ortiz, a wheeled vehicle mechanic from AFRICOM’s Regionally Aligned Force, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division from Fort Bliss, Texas, provides assistance to a DRC student rebuilding a light truck engine during hands on training at the DRC Logistics School. (U.S. Army Africa photo)

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Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (3) of (4)

When discussing economic potential at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in July, President Barack Obama said, “This continent needs to be a future hub of global growth, not just African growth.” White House photo by Pete Souza

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Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (2) of (4)

"We’re in a counterterrorism pinch and that’s no joke,” U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in June. “The evil of [Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant], narcotics, corruption, organized crime … are rife in Africa and ultimately they will come home to roost if we don’t combat it there, and that’s what you’re doing so ably.” DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett

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U.S. Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany attend an Airmen's Call with Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. More than 150 Airmen were able to hear about the Secretary's top priorities for the Air Force, and to engage in a question-and-answer session on Nov. 18, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)

Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany

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Secretary of the Air Force visits AFRICOM. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command at the command's headquarters, Nov. 18, 2015. Pictured left to right: Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin Bohn; Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken; Secretary James, and Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Kingsley. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)

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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James discusses her top priorities with more than 150 Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, during an Airmen's Call, Nov. 18, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)

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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with select Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 18, 2015. The Secretary's visit to U.S. Africa Command concluded with an Airmen's Call where she discussed her top priorities for the Air Force. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)

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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James discusses her top priorities with Airmen stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 18, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)

Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany

AFRICOM Hosts Commanders Conference (1) of (1)

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Africa Command and its component commands pose for a group photo at AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Nov. 17, 2015. Nearly 100 senior leaders from across the command met for the annual AFRICOM Combatant Commanders Conference.

Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany

U.S. Marines in Uganda (5) of (5)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, train members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force on Mine-Resistant, Ambushed-Protected Vehicles, or MRAPs, at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines in Uganda (4) of (5)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines in Uganda (3) of (5)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Evan Crowgey, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, conducted an improvised explosive device awareness class with the Uganda People’s Defense Force at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines in Uganda (2) of (5)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean O’Hair, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, helps a member of the Uganda People’s Defense Force through an improvised explosive device awareness exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

U.S. Marines in Uganda (1) of (5)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Malachi McPherson, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shows some of the different types of improvised explosive devices to members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force during an IED awareness class at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF are training with the UPDF to increase engineering and logistical capabilities while strengthening the bonds between the partner counties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by: Cpl. Olivia McDonald

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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Chebelley Airfield leadership, Nov. 12, 2015. During her visit to Chebelley and Camp Lemonnier, James interacted with Airmen across a wide spectrum of career fields as she learned about the critical operations in each location.