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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
Article|Sunday, January 25, 2026

U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Jan. 20-23 to meet with leaders from the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and explore ways to enhance security cooperation efforts.
Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers
Article|Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers
When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
Article|Monday, January 5, 2026

AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
Logisticians from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Côte d’Ivoire to advance the logistics and training capabilities of the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire (FACI) Dec. 1-4, 2025.
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Article|Monday, December 22, 2025

Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, visited Djibouti for a multi-day engagement with religious leaders and U.S. service members. The visit highlighted the role of faith-based engagement in strengthening partnerships, fostering dialogue, and supporting U.S. service members stationed in the Horn of Africa.
AFRICOM Commander makes high-level visits to East Africa
Article|Monday, December 1, 2025

AFRICOM Commander makes high-level visits to East Africa
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, the Commander of U.S. Africa Command, began the first leg of a series of high-level visits to Africa this week, with stops in Ethiopia and in Somalia’s member states of Somaliland and Puntland.

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U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation
U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash
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AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation
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U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation

Lt. Gen. John Brennan, deputy commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), welcomes United Kingdom (U.K.) Brigadier Dan Duff, Commander Joint Force Operations (CJFO), to AFRICOM Headquarters Jan. 27, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany. The two leaders continued discussions on U.S.- U.K. security cooperation and crisis response coordination efforts. With shared security interests in counterterrorism, AFRICOM maintains a strong partnership with U.K., a key NATO ally, to promote prosperity in Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command met with the Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lt. Gen. Jules Banza Mwilambwe, and his staff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jan. 20-23, 2026. The meeting focused on discussing opportunities to enhance security cooperation between the two militaries.
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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command met with the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lt. Gen. Jules Banza Mwilambwe, and his staff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jan. 20–23, 2026. The meeting focused on discussing opportunities to enhance security cooperation between the two militaries.
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Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash
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Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dena McFadden, 449th Air Expeditionary Group flight safety officer, poses for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 10, 2025. On Aug. 6, 2025, a Ghana Air Force Chinese-made Harbin Z-9 helicopter crashed into a mountainside near Obuasi, killing eight people, including the nation’s Minister of Defense. Following a formal request from the Ghanaian government, McFadden and two other U.S. safety experts deployed within hours to assist local authorities in determining the cause of the accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)
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AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
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AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lauren Guibert and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Flynn, logisticians at U.S. Africa Command, pose with logisticians from the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire during an Assess, Advise, Advocate, and Integrate (A3I) engagement focused on logistics doctrine and training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Dec. 3, 2025. (courtesy photo)
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AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
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AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lauren Guibert and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Flynn, logisticians at U.S. Africa Command, pose with logisticians from the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire during an Assess, Advise, Advocate, and Integrate (A3I) engagement focused on logistics doctrine and training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Dec. 3, 2025. (courtesy photo)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Service, meets with U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Kierscht, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, and local religious military leaders during his pastoral visit to Djibouti, Dec. 17, 2025. Discussions highlighted religious engagement as a complementary line of effort supporting U.S. diplomatic, development, and security objectives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, meets with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Brown, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa commander, during his pastoral visit to Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2025. The meeting emphasized spiritual readiness as a component of holistic force readiness and resilience for deployed personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Vivian Nakaana)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Kierscht, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Army Maj. Christopher Zeigler, director of religious affairs, Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Father Samuel Schneider, Camp Lemonnier Navy chaplain, confer during the Archbishop’s pastoral visit to Djibouti, Dec. 17, 2025. Throughout the week, the Archbishop engaged with U.S. and Djiboutian religious, diplomatic and military leaders underscoring religious outreach as a complementary effort within broader U.S. initiatives to strengthen partnerships and security cooperation in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, U.S. Ambassador Cynthia Kierscht, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, senior religious Djiboutian leaders and U.S. Embassy and military personnel pose for a photo during the Archbishop’s visit to Djibouti, Dec. 17, 2025. Throughout the week, the Archbishop engaged with U.S. and Djiboutian religious, diplomatic, and military leaders, underscoring religious engagement as a complementary effort to diplomatic and security cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, conducts religious services at the chapel at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2025. The service supported morale and spiritual readiness for deployed service members operating far from home. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, meets with local religious leaders during his pastoral visit to Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral in Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2025. The meeting reinforced interfaith dialogue as a stabilizing influence that supports peaceful coexistence and counters divisive narratives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, tours Caritas during his pastoral visit to Djibouti, Dec. 18, 2025. Engagements with Caritas staff demonstrated how civil and religious organizations support community resilience alongside international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Father Samuel Schneider, Camp Lemonnier Navy chaplain, conduct Mass in the chapel at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2025. The service demonstrated joint chaplain support to service members in austere and deployed environments. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
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Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the U.S. Military Services, conducts religious services in the chapel at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2025. The ceremony reinforced the Chaplain Corps’ role in sustaining readiness, resilience, and well-being across the joint force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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