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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
12:00 AM1/15/2021
210115-N-BM428-0260 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Lt. Mikaela Robbins determines the course of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) with Lt. j.g. Brian Callahan on the bridge of the ship during Exercise Atlas Handshake while in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor
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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa
12:00 AM1/15/2021
Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, congratulates a service member during an award ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2021. Thresher was part of a five-day visit to East Africa with U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. During the trip, Thresher recognized U.S. forces and spoke with partner military leadership about training possibilities.
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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa
12:00 AM1/15/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to a group of service members during an award ceremony at an airfield in East Africa, Jan 15, 2021. Townsend traveled to East Africa to review future posturing of U.S. forces with key leaders in support of Operation Octave Quartz in preparation for the next phase of operations in East Africa.
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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
12:00 AM1/15/2021
210115-N-BM428-0366 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Rounds fired from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter’s (DDG 78) Mark 45 5-inch gun make impact on the Aourioura Ordnance Range near Tan Tan, off the coast of Morocco, during a live-fire exercise portion of Exercise Atlas Handshake, Jan 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.
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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
12:00 AM1/15/2021
210115-N-BM428-0366 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Rounds fired from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter’s (DDG 78) Mark 45 5-inch gun make impact on the Aourioura Ordnance Range near Tan Tan, off the coast of Morocco, during a live-fire exercise portion of Exercise Atlas Handshake, Jan 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor
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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
8:52 AM1/14/2021
In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.
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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
8:49 AM1/14/2021
In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound
4:26 PM1/13/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Buulo Fulaay, Somalia, on Jan. 13, 2021.
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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe
8:58 AM1/7/2021
Maj. Gen. Langley reviews documents about U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa before assuming command, Nov. 3, 2020. “MARFOREUR/AF is a varsity team and I’m excited to lead some of the most professional Marines in the Corps,” Maj. Gen. Langley said. “Together we will continue to assure our Allies and partners, deter our enemies, and maintain the high standards expected of us as Marines and Sailors in the finest fighting institution in the world.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robin Lewis)
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Marine Forces Africa commander conducts virtual meeting with Royal Moroccan Navy leader

Marine Forces Africa commander conducts virtual meeting with Royal Moroccan Navy leader Marine Forces Africa commander conducts virtual meeting with Royal Moroccan Navy leader
8:42 AM1/7/2021
The two leaders affirmed the importance of the mutually beneficial U.S.-Morocco partnership and their unwavering dedication to the strong relationship between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.
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U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders

U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders
12:00 AM1/7/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Saaxa Weyne, Somalia, on Jan. 7, 2021.
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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
2:38 PM1/5/2021
In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.
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Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa
12:00 AM1/4/2021
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, escorts U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, Jan. 4, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Harrigian arrived at CLDJ as part of a battlefield circulation to East Africa.
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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound
3:56 PM1/3/2021
Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.
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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound
1:09 PM1/3/2021
Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.
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U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound
12:47 PM1/2/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia on Jan. 1, 2021.
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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment
12:00 AM1/1/2021
In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa. Throughout the year, AFRICOM worked to build African-partner defense capabilities. Below are some of the highlights of these efforts:
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde
12:00 AM1/1/2021
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer underway on patrol in the Eastern Pacific in January 2021. The vessel's crew arrived in Praia, Cabo Verde, for a scheduled port visit Jan. 2, 2023.
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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab
12:00 AM1/1/2021
Federal Government of Somalia and U.S. Africa Command target al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, Jan. 1, 2021. This video shows the destruction of a known al-Shabaab compound following a U.S. airstrike to disrupt the terrorist group's operations.
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African partners attend NSCITTS as part of IMET

African partners attend NSCITTS as part of IMET African partners attend NSCITTS as part of IMET
1:11 PM12/29/2020
Students from Chad, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone and Togo attend the U.S. Navy's Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School on the Pearl River in Mississippi Dec. 2. The training took place as part of U.S. Africa Command's International Military and Education Training program, which provides funds for international personnel to attend U.S. military professional training programs.
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