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U.S. delivers Humvees to Djiboutian Armed Forces' Rapid Intervention Battalion

U.S. delivers Humvees to Djiboutian Armed Forces' Rapid Intervention Battalion

U.S. delivers Humvees to Djiboutian Armed Forces' Rapid Intervention Battalion

3:49 PM1/14/2020

Humvee's sit on helicopter pads waiting to be inventoried at the RIB compound outside Djibouti City, Djibouti, on Dec. 26th. The U.S. delivered 54 Humvees to the RIB as part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Codie Trimble)

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U.S. delivers Humvees to Djiboutian Armed Forces' Rapid Intervention Battalion

U.S. delivers Humvees to Djiboutian Armed Forces' Rapid Intervention Battalion

U.S. delivers Humvees to Djiboutian Armed Forces' Rapid Intervention Battalion

3:49 PM1/14/2020

The U.S. delivered 54 Humvees to the RIB as part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Codie Trimble)

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United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti

United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti

United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti

3:49 PM1/14/2020

Part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military

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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

3:48 PM1/14/2020

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, exit a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Carnes)

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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

3:48 PM1/14/2020

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, sit aboard a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, waiting to takeoff at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)

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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

3:48 PM1/14/2020

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), 101st Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on January 5, 2020. The EARF deployed to the Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists. The EARF is a rapid deployment force with the ability to protect U.S. citizens and diplomatic facilities, non-combatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and other missions as directed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)

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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

3:47 PM1/14/2020

Following a Jan. 5 terrorist attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, U.S. service members comprising part of U.S. Africa Command’s East Africa Response Force deployed to secure the airfield and augment security.

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UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

6:11 PM1/6/2020

U.S. Africa Command’s East Africa Response Force (EARF) arrived at Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists.

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UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

8:37 PM1/5/2020

During an attack by al-Shabaab, an al-Qaida group in East Africa, earlier today, one (1) U.S. service member and two (2) Department of Defense contractors were killed at a Kenya Defense Force Military Base in Manda Bay, Kenya.

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Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya

Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya

Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya

11:56 AM1/5/2020

U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack by the terrorist organization al-Shabaab at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, today. U.S Africa Command and Kenya Defense Forces repelled the al-Shabaab attack.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:45 PM1/3/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army partner forces on patrol near Bacaw, Somalia, on Jan. 3, 2020.

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AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors

AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors

AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors

11:09 AM12/31/2019

During 2019, U.S. Africa Command continued its critical work with African, international, and inter-agency partners to counter transnational threats and malign actors, strengthen security forces, and respond to crises in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists

11:21 PM12/29/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three (3) airstrikes in two (2) locations targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow and Caliyoow Barrow, Somalia, respectively, on Dec. 29, 2019.

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U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

9:15 AM12/26/2019

As part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military, a shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, this week.

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All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

10:32 AM12/23/2019

The U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence engaged with Nigerian intelligence officials and presided over the graduation of an all-female intelligence course during a multi-day trip, Dec. 18-21.

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U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

4:23 PM12/20/2019

As part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military, a shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, this week.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

10:38 PM12/16/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Dujuuma, Somalia, on Dec. 16, 2019.

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11:41 AM12/14/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

5:00 PM12/13/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13.

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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

4:00 PM12/13/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better. The National Guard shares the distinction of being the oldest unit in the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

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