U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
5:15 PM10/13/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Oct. 12, 2018.
USARAF benefits from Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
6:38 AM10/10/2018
The JHOC is taught over 100 times a year across every combatant command to ensure networks are built between DOD and humanitarian aid workers, ensuring the first time the two groups cross paths isn’t in a disaster zone.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:25 PM10/9/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab militant in the vicinity of Kunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Oct. 6, 2018.
South African local nationals visit the inside of a C- 130 J Super Hercules during the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18, September 22, 2018, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. to showcase military personnel and
equipment while promoting strong ties with its African partners. (US Army Photo by SSG Jeffery
Sandstrum)
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
10:34 AM10/2/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike after al-Shabaab militants attacked Somalian Government forces approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Kismayo, Somalia, on Oct. 1, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:31 PM9/22/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in self-defense, targeting al-Shabaab militants 50 kilometers northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 21, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:30 PM9/12/2018
U.S. forces conducted an airstrike during a Somali partner forces-led operation against al Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, Sept. 11, 2018, in the central Somali village of Mubaraak, approximately 37 miles west of Mogadishu.
The EECP can quickly deploy forces into theater and establish initial presence from a forward deployed location, often in support of a lead federal agency such as USAID.
Mission success for the "early entry command post"
11:59 AM9/11/2018
The EECP can quickly deploy forces into theater and establish initial presence from a forward deployed location, often in support of a lead federal agency such as USAID.
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike near Bani Walid, Libya, on Aug. 28, killing one ISIS-Libya terrorist.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:00 AM8/27/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, Somalia, on Aug. 27, killing three terrorists.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
11:12 AM8/22/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants approximately 46 kilometers northeast of Kismayo, Somalia, on Aug. 21, killing two terrorists.
AFRICOM holds inaugural State Partnership Medical Planners Workshop
12:46 PM8/21/2018
Medical planners from various National Guard units and U.S. Africa Command attend the first AFRICOM State Partnership Medical Planner Workshop, Aug. 6-10.
Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr. assumed command of U.S. Army Africa from Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf in a change of command ceremony held Aug. 2, 2018, at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.
Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, left, the outgoing U.S. Army Africa acting commanding general; Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, center, the U.S. Africa Command commanding general; and Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier, the incoming U.S. Army Africa commanding general, prepare for the passing of the guidon during the USARAF change of command ceremony, held at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, Aug. 2, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jennifer Garza)