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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
3:26 PM12/1/2025
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

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
3:26 PM12/1/2025
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders tour the Port of Berbera to assess the security environment and review the port’s operational capacity in Berbera, Somaliland, Nov. 26, 2025. The visit was part of an East Africa trip which featured stops in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Hargeisa, Somaliland and Bosaso in Somalia’s member state of Puntland. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
3:26 PM12/1/2025
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelelcha, chief of defense of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nov. 25, 2025. Anderson, along with AFRICOM senior leaders, conducted a high-level meeting with Ethiopian National Defense Force leadership to discuss AFRICOM’s focus on building partner capacity amongst regional threats. (U.S. Army photo by Cpt. Ubon Mendie)
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AFRICOM Commander makes high-level visits to East Africa

AFRICOM Commander makes high-level visits to East Africa AFRICOM Commander makes high-level visits to East Africa
3:16 PM12/1/2025
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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Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum

Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum
1:54 PM5/16/2022
Maj. Gen. William Zana, commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, hosted the forum, which provided a face-to-face platform for representatives with the U.S. Departments of State and Defense, U,S. Agency for International Development, and National Security Council. The discussions ranged from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region.
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Justified Accord planning event paves way for PKO exercise

Justified Accord planning event paves way for PKO exercise Justified Accord planning event paves way for PKO exercise
10:50 AM11/2/2021
The planning event is one of a series of similar events before the actual exercise in March. Beginning Oct. 18, 2021, participants laid the groundwork for the various aspects of Justified Accord 2022.
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DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways

DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways
12:00 AM5/1/2020
AFRICOM continues to work closely with African partners to for capacity-building programs, security assistance, military equipment sales, education and exercises.
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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
3:42 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command speaks during the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 21, 2019
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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
12:00 AM2/21/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) and met with African senior military leaders
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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
12:00 AM2/21/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit and met with African senior military leaders
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Commander's East Africa visit focuses on partnerships, building capacity, and creating opportunity

Commander's East Africa visit focuses on partnerships, building capacity, and creating opportunity Commander's East Africa visit focuses on partnerships, building capacity, and creating opportunity
1:49 PM11/8/2019
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Djibouti, Somalia and Ethiopia Nov. 4-7 to engage with key partners on the long-term stability in East Africa, oversee the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express and recognize U.S. service members in the region.
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AFRICOM Commander Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Military Leaders

AFRICOM Commander Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Military Leaders AFRICOM Commander Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Military Leaders
1:30 PM11/6/2019
General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, culminated a multi-country East Africa regional visit in Ethiopia, where he met with Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and General Berhanu Jula, Deputy Chief of Staff & Head of the Military Operations Division of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Nov. 6.
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Assistant Secretary Nagy, Gen. Waldhauser meet with Ethiopian leaders

Assistant Secretary Nagy, Gen. Waldhauser meet with Ethiopian leaders Assistant Secretary Nagy, Gen. Waldhauser meet with Ethiopian leaders
7:42 PM11/28/2018
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy and U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with Ethiopian leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nov. 28.
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U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia

U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia
1:25 PM6/14/2018
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor hands a transfer certificate to Ethiopian Air Force Head, Gen. Adem Mohammed, on June 7, 2018, during a ceremony to commemorate the U.S. delivery of a C-130E Hercules transport aircraft to the Ethiopian Air Force. The purpose of the aircraft is to enhance Ethiopia’s capacity to move humanitarian supplies where they are needed in a timely manner during regional peacekeeping missions.
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U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia

U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia
1:14 PM6/14/2018
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor attend a ceremony to commemorate the U.S. delivery of a C-130E Hercules transport aircraft to the Ethiopian Air Force on June 7, 2018. The purpose of the aircraft is to enhance Ethiopia’s capacity to move humanitarian supplies where they are needed in a timely manner during regional peacekeeping missions.
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U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia

U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia
1:13 PM6/14/2018
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor attend a ceremony to commemorate the U.S. delivery of a C-130E Hercules transport aircraft to the Ethiopian Air Force on June 7, 2018. The purpose of the aircraft is to enhance Ethiopia’s capacity to move humanitarian supplies where they are needed in a timely manner during regional peacekeeping missions.
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U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia

U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia
12:27 PM6/14/2018
The aircraft will further enhance Ethiopia’s capacity to play a vital role in regional peacekeeping missions, enabling Ethiopia to move humanitarian supplies where they are needed in a timely manner and protect the lives of civilians in conflict areas.
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1:36 PM5/10/2018
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, director of logistics / J4, U.S. Africa Command addresses attendees of the Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, formerly known as Africa Logistics Forum, April 12, 2018, at the AU compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The African Union, in conjunction with U.S. Africa Command, hosted the event which included more than 80 attendees and logistical professionals from across 21 African countries, four European countries, Japan, and Brazil.
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift.

Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift. Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift.
1:13 PM5/10/2018
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -– The African Union, in conjunction with U.S. Africa Command, hosted Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, formerly known as Africa Logistics Forum, April 11-13, 2018, at the AU compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event hosted more than 80 attendees, which included logistical professionals from across 21 African countries, four European countries, Japan, and Brazil.
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift.

Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift. Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift.
1:11 PM5/10/2018
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -– Attendees of Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, formerly known as Africa Logistics Forum, pose for a group photos, April 11, 2018, at the African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU, in conjunction with U.S. Africa Command, hosted the symposium, April 11-13, 2018, at the AU compound.
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa

Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa
5:17 PM4/25/2018
Col. (ret.) Mor Ndiandame Mbow, chief of mission support operations, Peace and Support Operations Division, African Union, addresses attendees of the Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 11, 2018, during the opening ceremony. (Photos by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa

Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa
9:50 AM4/18/2018
Ambassador Alexander Laskaris, U.S. Africa Command deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, addresses attendees of the Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 11, 2018, during the opening ceremony. (Photos by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa

Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa
5:53 PM4/17/2018
Senegalese Group Captain David Akrong, Movement Coordination Center Chief, African Union, addresses attendees of the Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 11, 2018, during the opening ceremony. (Photos by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
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