Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
5:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13.
U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better. The National Guard shares the distinction of being the oldest unit in the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
National Guard Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Hadfield, AFRICOM deputy director for intelligence and Col. Patricia Fant, chief of the National Guard Integration, cut the cake to celebrate the National Guard's 383rd at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire
12:00 AM12/13/2019
Capt. Ouma Laouali, the first female pilot in the Nigerien air force, flies in a full-motion simulator at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 13, 2019. Laouali recently accomplished the next step in her pilot career April 22, 2020, by completing her training to become a C-130 Hercules pilot in the C-130 Formal Training Unit’s six-month international pilot training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)
New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces
3:22 PM12/12/2019
The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda formalized their commitment to the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019.
Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa
2:30 PM12/12/2019
The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda began a new partnership during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019, as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists
6:36 PM12/9/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Dec. 9, 2019.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians host training in Uganda
2:00 PM12/9/2019
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians are in Magamaga, Uganda, from October 2019 to September 2020 to train members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces on proper munition disposal procedures and techniques.
AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability
1:35 PM12/4/2019
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted senior-members of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Nov. 13-16, to discuss long-term defense and security planning in the West African country.
Djiboutian Rapid Intervention Battalion welcomes new commander
3:51 PM12/3/2019
“I would like to thank the team of American instructors who spare no effort to transmit their knowledge to the soldiers of the RIB,” said Djiboutian Army Lt. Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim.
U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia
3:45 PM12/2/2019
U.S. service members in Somalia recently conducted a joint Tactical Casualty Combat Care information exchange and mass casualty exercise with neighboring Ugandan African Union Mission in Somalia soldiers.
Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists
3:02 PM11/30/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Nov. 30, 2019.
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command and Rear Adm. William J. Houston, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Submarine Group 8 embarked the Ohio-class fleet guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) for a two-day underway, Nov. 25-26, 2019.
The eighth iteration of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance engagement took place Nov. 18-21 to collaborate on how to better combat the global threat of contagious diseases.
Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners
2:05 PM11/21/2019
The U.S. Africa Command director of logistics met with senior African logisticians and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Djibouti, Kenya, and Ghana, Nov. 16-21.
Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike
9:55 PM11/19/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Nov. 19, 2019.