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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.
Article|Wednesday, November 26, 2025

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader Focused on Partnership and Shared Security Interests
Stuttgart, Germany — U.S. Africa Command welcomed Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield as its new Command Senior Enlisted Leader, marking a significant transition at a time of shifting regional dynamics, increased partner-nation coordination, and expanding multinational security cooperation across the African continent.
Article|Monday, November 24, 2025

U.S. Africa Command completes first visit to Tunisia
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.12 thru 14, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security.
Article|Friday, November 21, 2025

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training
U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. European and U.S. Strategic Commands, conducted a partner training event with the Mauritanian Air Force in Atar, Mauritania on Wednesday. U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) traveled from Vicenza, IT to Atar, Mauritania and conducted ground to air training with Mauritanian Air Force personnel.
Article|Thursday, November 20, 2025

U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership
U.S. Africa Command hosted a Change of Responsibility ceremony formally transitioning senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 20.

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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, meets Libya Prime Minister and Acting Defense Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba. Anderson was in Tripoli as part of the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (Courtesy photo)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, meet with Libyan Prime Minister and Acting Defense Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba and other Libyan leaders. Anderson was in Tripoli as part of the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (Courtesy photo)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, receives a gift from Libyan Chief of Staff Gen. Mohammed Al-Hadadd. Anderson was in Tripoli as part of the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (U.S. Army photo by LTC Jim Burds)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, with Libyan Prime Minister and Acting Defense Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba (center), Deputy Defense Minister Abdulsalam Zubi (left), and Director of Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Mahmoud Hamza (right). Anderson was in Tripoli as part of the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (Courtesy photo)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, meets Libyan Deputy Defense Minister Abdulsalam Zubi. Anderson was in Tripoli as part of the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (U.S. Army photo by LTC Jim Burds)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt arrive in Tripoli. Tripoli was the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson and Berndt underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (Courtesy photo)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

A C-130 arrives with a delegation from U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Embassy to Tripoli (External Office). The delegation consisted of senior leaders including Gen. Dagvin Anderson, AFRICOM Commander, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt. Tripoli was the first stop in a two-day visit where U.S. leaders met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit Anderson and Berndt underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (Courtesy photo)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt and other U.S. officials, stand with leaders from the LNA. Anderson’s visit to Benghazi was the second stop in a two-day visit where he and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (U.S. Army photo by LTC Jim Burds)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, arrives in Benghazi. Anderson’s visit to Benghazi was the second stop in a two-day visit where he and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (U.S. Army photo by LTC Jim Burds)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, meets with LNA Commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar during his first trip to Libya as AFRICOM Commander. Anderson’s visit to Benghazi was the second stop in a two-day visit where he and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (U.S. Army photo by Ltc. Jim Burds)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt exchange gifts with LNA Commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and Deputy Commander Gen. Saddam Haftar. Anderson’s visit to Benghazi was the second stop in a two-day visit where he and Berndt met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (Courtesy photo)
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Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander, receives a gift from LNA Deputy Commander Gen. Saddam Haftar during his first trip to Libya as AFRICOM Commander. Anderson’s visit to Benghazi was the second stop in a two-day visit where he and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt met with Libyan leaders from the east and west. During the visit, Anderson underscored the U.S. commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace. (U.S. Army photo by Ltc. Jim Burds)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders meet with Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Somaliland senior government and military leadership to discuss shared security objectives in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Nov. 26, 2025. During the engagement, Anderson emphasized that countering terrorism is a shared responsibility that no single nation can shoulder alone. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, and AFRICOM senior leaders pose for a photo with U.S. and Puntland Defense Force leadership, including Gen. Adan Abdi Hashi, chief of defense forces, Puntland Defense Forces, after a meeting with the vice president of Somalia’s member state of Puntland Vice President Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, Nov. 27, 2025, in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia. During the meeting Anderson praised Puntland’s maximum-pressure campaign against ISIS in the Golis Mountains. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders, conducted a series of high-level visits to Africa with stops in Ethiopia and Somalia’s member states of Somaliland and Puntland, Nov. 23-27, 2025. The visits were part of an East Africa trip aimed to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, president of Somaliland, in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Nov. 26, 2025. The meeting was part of Gen. Anderson’s trip in East Africa to meet with government and defense leaders to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities. (U.S. Army photo by Cpt. Ubon Mendie)
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