AFRICOM concludes Operation Odyssey Lightning

U.S. Africa Command concluded Operation Odyssey Lightning Dec. 19, 2016, following an announcement from the Libyan government of the end of offensive military operations in Sirte.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Dec 20, 2016

View Gallery

Gallery contains 1 image

The United States Africa Command concluded Operation Odyssey Lightning Dec. 19, 2016, following an announcement from the Libyan government of the end of offensive military operations in Sirte.

In partnership with the Libyan Government of National Accord, the operation succeeded in its core objective of enabling GNA-aligned forces to drive Daesh out of Sirte by conducting 495 precision airstrikes against Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices, heavy guns, tanks, command and control centers and fighting positions.

The United States remains committed to working with the GNA, the Libyan people and partners in the region to counter the evolving threat of Daesh and other violent extremist organizations.

Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces

Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander

U.S. forces conduct strike in Somalia targeting al-Shabaab leader

Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces

Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference

airstrike

Libya

U.S. Africa Command commander engages with Algerian leader

Both leaders stressed the importance of the U.S.-Algerian relationship and expressed their mutual desire to meet in person in early 2023.

Gen. Langley visits East Africa

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Kenya and Djibouti Nov. 22-24. The Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher accompanied Langley on the two-day trip, which included several stops to meet with host nation military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. service members in the region.

U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise

Senior leaders from both militaries highlighted the strengthened partnership forged by the medical teams after two weeks of working together to provide critical care to approximately 60 patients in Luanda.

U.S. Africa Command commander engages with Algerian leader

Both leaders stressed the importance of the U.S.-Algerian relationship and expressed their mutual desire to meet in person in early 2023.

Gen. Langley visits East Africa

U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise

U.S. Africa Command commander engages with Algerian leader

Both leaders stressed the importance of the U.S.-Algerian relationship and expressed their mutual desire to meet in person in early 2023.

Gen. Langley visits East Africa

U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise

United States Africa Command

AFRICOM concludes Operation Odyssey Lightning

U.S. Africa Command concluded Operation Odyssey Lightning Dec. 19, 2016, following an announcement from the Libyan government of the end of offensive military operations in Sirte.

africom_logo_jpgrelease_thumbnail