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Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (1) of (4)
Botswana Defence Force Brig. Kenneth Kethibogile, director of communications for the BDF, speaks during the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 24, 2015. The seminar, hosted by the Botswana Defence Force and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is a forum for leaders to improve communications among and between partner nations and regional and international organizations.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG
Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning
150204-N-QY759-110 LE CHALAND, Mauritius (Feb. 4, 2015) Boarding team members from East African and Indian Ocean militaries gather for a group photo after the Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 closing ceremony. Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum
APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Alliance members listen to a presentation from Cmdr. Edward Nyarko, Ghana Armed Forces, during the second African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance meeting held in Burkina Faso.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Brig. Gen. Mahama Alhassan, APORA chair and director of Ghana Armed Forces Military Health Services, delivers opening remarks.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Dr. Charles Beadling, director of the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine, leads a group of APORA members in a small group discussion.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Major Bockarie Massaquoi from Sierra Leone listens to a presentation during the second APORA meeting in Burkina Faso.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
Southern Accord 15, Lusaka, Zambia
U.S. Army military police personnel with the 93rd Military Police Battalion stand with fellow military police from the Zambian Defense Force during Exercise Southern Accord 2015 in Lusaka, Zambia on Aug. 10. The annual exercise provides U.S. military, United Nations allies and the Zambian Defense Force an opportunity to work and train together as a joint, combined peacekeeping allied force. (U.S. Army Africa photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball)
Photo by: U.S. Air Force SSgt Brian Kimball, LUSAKA, Zambia
Marines Maintain Readiness in Rota (1) of (1)
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa extract a simulated downed pilot during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, August 3. The training allowed Marines to test their ability to rapidly launch and recover a simulated downed pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy
Southern Accord Begins in Zambia (1) of (1)
Members of the Zambian Defense Force march with U.S. Army soldiers during the opening day ceremony for Exercise Southern Accord in Lusaka, Zambia on Aug. 4. The annual exercise provides U.S. military, United Nation allies and the Zambian Defense Force an opportunity to work and train together as a combined joint peacekeeping allied force. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball)
Photo by: SSgt Brian Kimball
U.S. Transfers Dirt Bikes to Help Fight AIDS in Uganda (1) of (1)
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Western Accord 2015 Closes on a Note of Cooperation (1) of (1)
U.S., African and European military personnel stand in formation during the closing ceremony for Western Accord 15, at Winkelman Kazerne, Harskamp, Netherlands, July 31. Western Accord 2015 replicates the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Sector Headquarters mission command in support of United Nation and African Union mandated peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl)
Photo by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl
Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (3) of (3)
Cyber familiarization event attendees participate in a hands-on activity during a visit to the National Defense University in Washington, July 20, 2015. Officers from nine African nations attended the AFRICOM-sponsored event.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV
Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (1) of (3)
Niger Lt. Col. Souleymane Gazobi introduces himself during a visit to the George Mason University International Cyber Center in Washington, July 21, 2015. The visit was part of an AFRICOM-sponsored cyber security event.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV
Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (2) of (3)
Col. Edi Tchimou from the Ivory Coast talks discusses cyber security during a visit to the National Defense University in Washington, July 20, 2015. The discussion was part of an AFRICOM-sponsored cyber security event.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV
From Student to Staffer – AFRICOM Starts Intern Program (1) of (1)
From left, Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Marie Goetzke, Mary Kate Adgie, Connor Hartzell, Victoria Smith, all interns at AFRICOM, and Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin J. Bohn, the command's senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo in Stuttgart, Germany, July 24, 2015. The interns were among the first to participate in the command's new internship program which is now accepting applications year-round.
Photo by: Brenda Law, Stuttgart, Germany
Academic Week Begins During Western Accord (2) of (2)
Staff members participating in Western Accord 2015 prepare for the upcoming command post exercise at Winkelman Kazerne, Harskamp, The Netherlands, July 22. The exercise benefits participating militaries and encourages them to work together in preparation for multi-national responses to peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Killo Gibson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Killo Gibson, Harskamp, The Netherlands
Academic Week Begins During Western Accord (1) of (2)
Staff members from a number of military organizations participating in Western Accord 15 prepare for the upcoming a command post exercise at Winkelman Kazerne, Harskamp, The Netherlands, July 22. The exercise encourages participants to work together in preparation for multi-national responses to peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Killo Gibson)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Killo Gibson, Stuttgart, Germany
U.S. 6th Fleet Finalizes Content for Maritime Operations Course in Africa (1) of (2)
Participations of a U.S. Naval Forces Africa-sponsored Maritime Operations Center/Maritime Domain Awareness Curriculum (MOC/MDA) Curriculum Finalization Workshop pose for a group photo in Yaounde, Cameroon, July 22, 2015. The workshop is being held to further develop MOC standards and gain sufficient input from Gulf of Guinea partner nations in order to finalize the curriculum for a MOC/MDA training course that will be used throughout the region for future training. (Photo courtesy of the Interregional Coordination Center)
Photo by: Courtesy Photo, Yaounde, Cameroon
U.S. 6th Fleet Finalizes Content for Maritime Operations Course in Africa (2) of (2)
U.S. Navy Lt. Jason Kreutter, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Officer, and officers from Gulf of Guinea nations work together as part of a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) Curriculum Finalization Workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, July 16, 2015. The workshop, sponsored by CNE-CNA/C6F, is being held to further develop MOC standards and gain sufficient input from Gulf of Guinea partner nations in order to finalize the curriculum for a MOC/MDA training course that will be used throughout the region for future training. (Photo courtesy of the Interregional Coordination Center)
Photo by: Courtesy Photo, Yaounde, Cameroon
Western Accord Begins in the Netherlands (2) of (2)
U.S., African and European servicemembers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Western Accord 2015, at Harkscamp, The Netherlands, July 20. Western Accord 2015 is a command post exercise in the Netherlands from July 20-31. Western Accord 15 replicates the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Sector Headquarters mission command in support of United Nation and African Union mandated peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl)
Photo by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl
Western Accord Begins in the Netherlands (1) of (2)
Dutch Brig. Gen. Gino van der Voet, director of training and operations, Royal Netherlands Army Command, addresses a formation of U.S., African and European servicemembers during the opening ceremony for Western Accord 2015, at Harkscamp, The Netherlands, July 20. Western Accord 2015 is a command post exercise in the Netherlands July 20-31. Western Accord 15 replicates the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Sector Headquarters mission command in support of United Nation and African Union mandated peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl)
Photo by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl
U.S.Troops Support Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Logistics School (1) of (1)
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)
Photo by: Courtesy Photo, Stuttgart, Germany
AFRICOM Supports Disaster Preparedness Initiative (1) of (3)
C. Patricia Alsup, left, chargé d’affairs, United States Embassy – Accra, greets Lt. Col. Sueann Ramsey, chief of health force protection for U.S. Africa Command, prior to the commissioning of the Republic of Ghana National Emergency Operations Center in Accra July 13, 2015.
Photo by: Maj. Francis Obuseh, Accra, Ghana
AFRICOM Supports Disaster Preparedness Initiative (3) of (3)
Erik Threet, left, disaster preparedness program manager with U.S. Africa Command, presents an award for service to Sir Ebeneezer Kofi Portuphy, former national coordinator for Ghana's National Disaster Management Organization, in Accra, Ghana July 13, 2015.
Photo by: Maj. Francis Obuseh, Accra, Ghana
AFRICOM Supports Disaster Preparedness Initiative (2) of (3)
Dr. Barbara Sotirin, deputy director for programs at U.S. Africa Command, provides remarks during the opening ceremony for the the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana July 13, 2015.
Photo by: Maj. Francis Obuseh, Accra, Ghana
Medical Pros Work Together in Chad (4) of (5)
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Joe Hollingsworth, an emergency physician with the 4005th U.S. Army Hospital, Army Reserve Medical Command, conducts a surgical consultation with a patient April 22, at the Hospital Militaire D’Instruction (Military Teaching Hospital) in N’Djamena, Chad. U.S. Army Africa announced another iteration of the recurring exercise will take place in Uganda in August 2015. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Merritt)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Andrea Merritt, N'Djamena, Chad
Somalia Army Officers Graduate EU Course (3) of (3)
Photo courtesy EUTM Somalia.
Photo by: Capt. Roberto Barbagiovanni Gasparo, Stuttgart, Germany
Somalia Army Officers Graduate EU Course (2) of (3)
Photo courtesy EUTM - Somalia.
Photo by: Capt. Roberto Barbagiovanni Gasparo, Stuttgart, Germany
Somalia Army Officers Graduate EU Course (1) of (3)
Photo Courtesy EUTM - Somalia
Photo by: Capt. Roberto Barbagiovanni Gasparo, Stuttgart, Germany
Tanzanian Land Force Commander Visits AFRICOM (3) of (3)
Ambassador Phillip Carter, III, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, addresses Maj. Gen. Salim Mustafa Kijuu, land force commander of the Tanzanian People's Defence Force, and Brig. Gen Zoma Mathik Kongo, director of operations for the TPDF during a Command Sponsored Visit coordinated by U.S. Army Africa July 8, 2015.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
Tanzanian Land Force Commander Visits AFRICOM (2) of (3)
Ambassador Phillip Carter, III, U.S. Africa Command deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, greets Brig. Gen. Gen. Zoma Mathik Kongo, director of operations for the Tanzanian People's Defence Force during of a Command Sponsored Visit, coordinated by U.S. Army Africa July 8, 2015.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
Tanzanian Land Force Commander Visits AFRICOM (1) of (3)
Ambassador Phillip Carter, III, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, greets Maj. Gen. Salim Mustafa Kijuu, land force commander of the Tanzanian People's Defence Force, during of a command sponsored visit coordinated by U.S. Army Africa July 8, 2015.
Photo by: Herring, Nathan D. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (8) of (8)
Nigeria Army Col. Adekunle Adeyinka speaks during a small group discussion during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 24, 2015. U.S. Africa Command sponsored the three-day forum in partnership with the Africa Union and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (7) of (8)
Angola Army Lt. Carlos Pederneira speaks during a small group discussion during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 24, 2015. Logisticians from 36 African nations and international partners attended the forum.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (5) of (8)
Participants listen to a panel discussion during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 23, 2015. Logisticians from 36 African nations and international partners attended the forum.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (6) of (8)
Tunisia Army Col. Maj. Lotfi Mansour asks panelists a question during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 23, 2015. U.S. Africa Command sponsored the three-day forum in partnership with the Africa Union and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Photo by: Klutts, Christopher C. SSG, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The AFRICOM Commander and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs answered questions from journalists July 1, 2015. Gen. David Rodriguez participated in the Washington D.C. based event via a video connection from AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
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On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (4) of (8)
U.S. Army Col. Lisa Keuogh, right, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa, discusses the logistical lessons learned during Operation United Assistance during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 23, 2015. U.S. Africa Command sponsored the three-day forum in partnership with the Africa Union and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Photo by: SSG Klutts, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (3) of (8)
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, listens to opening remarks during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 23, 2015. Logisticians from 36 African nations and international partners attended the forum.
Photo by: SSG Klutts, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (2) of (8)
U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Hughes, chief of international affairs for U.S. Air Force Europe and Africa, participates in a small group discussion as part of the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 24, 2015. U.S. Africa Command sponsored the three-day forum in partnership with the Africa Union and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Photo by: SSG Klutts, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
