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Zambia’s Minister of Defense visits AFRICOM Headquarters

Zambia’s Minister of Defense visits AFRICOM Headquarters Zambia’s Minister of Defense visits AFRICOM Headquarters
10:27 AM6/23/2023
The command welcomed the delegation as the nation continues regional peace and security. Zambia is a security leader in the region, participating in both the SADC Mission in Mozambique and MINUSCA. Since 2014, the U.S. has invested over $9 million in assistance for pre-deployment training for Zambian Battalions supporting MINUSCA. Meetings like this one help us explore other areas security cooperation can be expanded.
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The U.S. Air Force pilots B1 Lancer Bomber in a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco.

The U.S. Air Force pilots B1 Lancer Bomber in a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco. The U.S. Air Force pilots B1 Lancer Bomber in a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco.
10:25 AM6/21/2023
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft conducts a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in Exercise African Lion 2023 from May 13-June 18, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Sgt. John Etheridge).
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The U.S. Air Force pilots B1 Lancer Bomber in a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco.

The U.S. Air Force pilots B1 Lancer Bomber in a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco. The U.S. Air Force pilots B1 Lancer Bomber in a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco.
10:25 AM6/21/2023
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft conducts a demonstration on June 16, 2023 for distinguished visitor day during Exercise African Lion 2023 in TanTan, Morocco. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in Exercise African Lion 2023 from May 13-June 18, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Sgt. John Etheridge).
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2:42 PM6/14/2023
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia leaders and U.S. military leaders take a group photo outside the ATMIS headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff)
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2:42 PM6/14/2023
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, preforms a pass and review of The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops at ATMIS headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff)
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2:42 PM6/14/2023
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command (left), and Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, Somalia Minister of Defense, share a laugh during a meeting at the Presidential Hanger in the airport at Mogadishu, Somalia, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff)
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2:41 PM6/14/2023
Mr. Tim Trenkle, Chargé d'Affaires to U.S. Embassy Mogadishu (left), Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command (center), and Federal Government of Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conduct a meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff)
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Army command works to engage with African partners

Army command works to engage with African partners Army command works to engage with African partners
12:00 AM6/13/2023
Army Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, commander of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and Ghana’s military leadership share a lighthearted moment following the culminating exercise at African Lion 2023 near Daboya, Ghana, June 13, 2023.
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U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:00 PM6/2/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1.
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U.S. Army Southern European Task

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10:21 AM5/19/2023
U.S. Marines, soldiers and Tunisian Armed Forces advance through a valley at a rehearsal for a live-fire exercise as a part of African Lion 22 in the Ben Ghilouf Training Area, Tunisia, June 23, 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Jacobs, 105th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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ALFS 2023 opens in Côte d'Ivoire

ALFS 2023 opens in Côte d'Ivoire ALFS 2023 opens in Côte d'Ivoire
2:03 PM5/9/2023
Senior leaders pose for a group photo at the opening of the African Land Forces Summit 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, May 8, 2023. African Land Forces Summit 2023 brings together senior land forces leaders from across Africa and other partner nations to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Dority | Photo illustration by Brenadine C. Humphrey)
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ALFS 2023 opens in Côte d'Ivoire

ALFS 2023 opens in Côte d'Ivoire ALFS 2023 opens in Côte d'Ivoire
2:03 PM5/9/2023
Senior enlisted leaders pose for a group photo at the opening of the African Land Forces Summit 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, May 8, 2023. African Land Forces Summit 2023 brings together senior land forces leaders from across Africa and other partner nations to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Dority | Photo illustration by Brenadine C. Humphrey)
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U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements

U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements
1:31 PM5/4/2023
Senior U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense officials joined Nigerian Air Force Air Vice Marshal IG Lubo, representing Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, and other Nigerian partners to celebrate the completion of $38 million of improvements to the air base April 27.
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State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference

State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference
9:52 AM3/8/2023
Stability was a key element of this year's meeting, with discussions held on the root causes, indicators, and vectors of instability.
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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
1:12 PM2/22/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Feb 21, 2023.
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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
3:34 PM2/16/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Feb 15, 2023.
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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
1:22 PM2/12/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Feb 10, 2023.
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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
7:28 PM1/30/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Jan. 25, 2023.
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Successful U.S. Counterterrorism Operation

Successful U.S. Counterterrorism Operation Successful U.S. Counterterrorism Operation
5:12 PM1/26/2023
The U.S. military conducted a successful counterterrorism operation in Somalia on Jan. 25, 2023.
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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
10:23 AM1/24/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Jan. 23, 2023.
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