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11:43 AM4/2/2018
Brig. Gen. William Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, participates in an interview with Cameroonian media following the opening ceremony for Unified Focus 2018 in Douala, Cameroon, March 12, 2018. Unified Focus 2018 is a joint, multinational staff exercise, field training exercise and , medical readiness training exercise brining military partners of the Lake Chad Basin commission troop contributing countries together to increase interoperability, and coordinate regional counter terrorism operations.
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11:42 AM4/2/2018
Over 100 participants including a support staff from United States Army Africa comes together for Unified Focus 2018, in Douala, Cameroon on March 12, 2018. Unified Focus is a week-long event to learn best practices from rule-of-law to countering improvised explosive devices. Strengthening partnerships by educating each other on information operations, strategic messaging, civilian protection, soldier resiliency and how to properly reintegrate and disarm defectors.
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U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud

U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud U.S. confirms strike against al-Qa’ida’s Musa Abu Dawud
1:44 PM3/28/2018
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Ubari, Libya, on March 24, 2018, killing two al-Qa’ida terrorists, including Musa Abu Dawud, a high ranking al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb official.
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-FP878-011 TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Able Seaman 1st Class Emmanuel Owusu, left, during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-FP878-011 TEMA, Ghana (March 24, 2018) Cmdr. Mike Krul from Detroit, right, works with Ghanaian Sailors during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180323-N-FP878-007 TEMA, Ghana (March 23, 2018) A visit board search and seizure team from the Ghanaian special boat service attends training on boarding tactics during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 23, 2018. Exercise Obangame Express 2018, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180321-N-XT273-053 LIBREVILLE, Gabon (March 21, 2018) Participating African forces and international partners attend the exercise Obangame Express 2018 opening ceremony in Libreville, Gabon, March 21, 2018. Obangame Express 2018, which is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg)
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12:22 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-QR145-111 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
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12:21 PM3/28/2018
180324-N-QR145-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 24, 2018) Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Ghost Riders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, while conducting flight operations during exercise Obangame Express 2018, March 24. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Krystina Coffey)
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Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal

Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal
12:11 PM3/27/2018
Senegalese Col. Boucar Sene, second in command of the Senegalese air force, speaks during the closing ceremony of African Partnership Flight Senegal at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23, 2018 The APF program is U.S. Air Forces in Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

 U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia  U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
9:02 AM3/21/2018
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab on March 19, 2018, near Mubaarak, Somalia, killing two terrorists, wounding three terrorists, and destroying one vehicle.
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AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats

AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats
5:08 PM3/14/2018
Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee to deliver the 2018 U.S. Africa Command Posture Statement, March 13, 2018, Washington, D.C.
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5:11 PM3/13/2018
Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ibrahim Shalangwa of Nigeria, Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of Malawi and Brig. Gen. Paul Dikita Ilunga of the Democratic Republic of Congo listen to a presentation during the U.S. AFRICOM hosted annual Africa Military Law Forum, Oberammergau in Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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5:10 PM3/13/2018
Rwandan military prosecutor Lt. Col. Pacifique Kabanda (standing) describes the current challenges in supporting investigations, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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5:09 PM3/13/2018
Col. (ret.) Benardus Klappe (standing in the background) of the Military Law and Law of War Society, delivers a presentation on investigations within the peace operations context, with a focus on protection of civilian mandates, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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5:08 PM3/13/2018
Africa Military Law Forum Co-Chairwoman Lt. Col. Marguerite Meffand Loaw, (standing at podium in background) current president of the Cameroon Military Tribunal, describes terrorism prosecutions and the institutional safeguards which exist in Cameroon to insure a fair trial, Oberammergau, Germany, March 1, 2018. (Photo by Cpl. Victor Leonard, NATO School Public Affairs/Released)
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AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018

AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018 AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018
8:51 AM3/9/2018
Approximately 1,500 service members from 20 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal from April 9-20, 2018.
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AFRICOM Continues Efforts for Stable, Secure Continent

AFRICOM Continues Efforts for Stable, Secure Continent AFRICOM Continues Efforts for Stable, Secure Continent
12:52 PM3/7/2018
Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, appears before the House Armed Services Committee to deliver the 2018 U.S. Africa Command Posture Statement, March 6, 2018, Washington, D.C.
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Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at HASC Hearing on National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in Africa

Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at HASC Hearing on National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in Africa Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser at HASC Hearing on National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in Africa
8:26 AM3/7/2018
U.S. Africa Commander's 2018 Posture testimony to the House Armed Services Committee March 6, 2018.
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U.S. Africa Command 2018 Posture Statement

U.S. Africa Command 2018 Posture Statement U.S. Africa Command 2018 Posture Statement
12:30 PM3/6/2018
U.S. Africa Command's 2018 Posture Statement to Congress
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