Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:49 AM12/3/2025
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)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson Marks First Visit to Libya; Stresses Unity and Peace Among Leaders
10:28 AM12/3/2025
In his first visit to Libya, Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, engaged with leaders from both the west and east during a two-day trip to Tripoli and Benghazi. This visit underscored the United States’ commitment to supporting ongoing Libyan efforts to overcome divisions and achieve national unity and lasting peace.
250226-F-UN699-1053: Two U.S. Army joint terminal attack controllers conduct reconnaissance of the Libyan desert alongside Libyan pilots in preparation for a B-52H Stratofortress bomber task force demonstration to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions, conducted near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. These missions enhance joint force lethality and deter aggression by highlighting the U.S. ability to project power globally for the collective defense and security of the U.S. homeland, partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
250225-F-UN699-1140: A U.S. Army joint terminal attack controller uses his android tactical assault kit to demonstrate the marking of target points to Libyan pilots in preparation for a B-52H Stratofortress bomber task force demonstration to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. These missions enhance joint force lethality and deter aggression by highlighting the ability to project power globally for the collective defense and security of the U.S. homeland, partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
250226-F-UN699-1119: A Libyan pilot observes joint terminal attack controller procedures from a U.S. Army JTAC before a bomber task force B-52H Stratofortress demonstration to promote the process of reunification of the Libyan military and security institutions, conducted near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to U.S. and international partner readiness, interoperability and proficiency, strengthening the ability to address mutual security challenges and goals. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
250226-F-UN699-1165: Libyan pilots partner together to conduct a close air support request with a B-52H Stratofortress overhead during a bomber task force demonstration to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions, conducted near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to U.S. and international partner readiness, interoperability and proficiency, strengthening the ability to address mutual security challenges and goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
250226-F-UN699-1178: A Libyan pilot conducts a close air support request with a B-52H Stratofortress overhead during a bomber task force demonstration to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions, conducted near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to U.S. and international partner readiness, interoperability and proficiency, strengthening the ability to address mutual security challenges and goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
250226-F-UN699-1185: Libyan pilots partner together to conduct a close air support request with a B-52H Stratofortress overhead during a bomber task force demonstration to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions, conducted near Sirte, Libya, Feb. 26, 2025. Bomber missions contribute to U.S. and international partner readiness, interoperability and proficiency, strengthening the ability to address mutual security challenges and goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)
AFRICOM, U.S. Embassy Libya Discuss Security Cooperation with Libyan Leaders
8:38 AM2/8/2025
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, Director of Intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, met with Libyan leaders, Feb. 4-6, to promote increased security cooperation between the United States and Libya.
Commander meets Libyan delegation at Chiefs of Defense Conference
1:14 PM3/2/2023
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with the joint Libyan military delegation of Gen. Haddad and Gen. Nadhuri during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Rome on March 2, 2023.In talks Langley reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to stand with the Libyan people in their calls for peace, national unity, and full sovereignty.
Commander meets Libyan delegation at Chiefs of Defense Conference
1:14 PM3/2/2023
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with the joint Libyan military delegation of Gen. Haddad and Gen. Nadhuri during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Rome on March 2, 2023.In talks Langley reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to stand with the Libyan people in their calls for peace, national unity, and full sovereignty.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
3:36 PM10/19/2022
During his first trip to North Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Morocco, Tunisia, and the USNS Trenton.
Exercise Phoenix Express 2022 set to begin in Tunisia
9:04 AM5/26/2022
The exercise, from May 23 to June 3, 2022, focuses on regional cooperation to enhance efforts that promote safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of participating North African nations.
AFRICOM Commander concludes visit to Libya, Algeria, Tunisia
4:47 PM9/28/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a two-day visit to Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia, Sept. 27-28. During the visit Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Richard Norland, U.S. Special Envoy and Ambassador to Libya, met with interim GNU Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dabaiba in advance of the December elections and to support the country's path toward stability and unity.
International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats
3:34 PM9/27/2021
Military and civilian bomb technicians from around the world, including two representatives from Libya, came together in Iowa to share counter-IED expertise at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Sept 8-18. The effort ensures the safety of bomb-disposal technicians as well as citizens under threat of land mines and explosive remnants of war.
International Raven's Challenge exercise facilitates expertise sharing to counter mine, EOD threats
3:34 PM9/27/2021
Military and civilian bomb technicians from around the world, including two representatives from Libya, came together in Iowa to share counter-IED expertise at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Sept 8-18. The effort ensures the safety of bomb-disposal technicians as well as citizens under threat of land mines and explosive remnants of war.
AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion
9:40 AM6/21/2021
Gen. Stephen Townsend visited Morocco to attend the closing ceremony of African Lion 2021 and to meet with several African defense leaders June 17-19, 2021.
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Sept. 26, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, killing several ISIS militants.
In coordination with Libya’s Government of National Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS desert camp on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, killing 17 ISIS militants and destroying three vehicles.
In conjunction with the Libyan Government of National Accord, the U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes Jan. 18, 2017, night destroying two Daesh camps 45 kilometers southwest of Sirte.
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.