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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia
1:51 PM11/29/2017
An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during a course in Nairobi, Kenya to train African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers prior to deployment. The press conference tested the officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia
1:36 PM11/29/2017
The U.S. response to the challenges in Somalia has been to work with the Federal Government and the Federal Member state administrations, in coordination with the African Union, the United Nations, and other partners working toward a common goal: to support Somali-led efforts to stabilize and rebuild their country along democratic and federal lines.
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U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute
1:40 PM7/19/2017
South African Army Brig. Gen. Gustav Lategan and Brig. Gen. William J.Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, places the final plaque on the pile of rocks signifying the pledge to train safely during Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and company field training exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations.
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African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon. African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
1:51 PM6/8/2017
African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference held in Libreville, Gabon, May 31-June 2, 2017.
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United Accord 2017 concludes

United Accord 2017 concludes United Accord 2017 concludes
4:43 PM6/1/2017
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division give their unit patches to Ghana Armed Forces soldiers during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas/Released)
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Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017

Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017 Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017
4:42 PM6/1/2017
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers participate in a farewell event during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas/Released)
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Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit:

Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit: Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit:
8:06 AM5/22/2017
Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri (left), Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, answer questions during a press conference after the conclusion of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer/Released)
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Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit

Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit
8:02 AM5/22/2017
Warrant Officer 1 Patson Mwanakanje (left), a member of the Zambian Army headquarters, and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ramous Barker, Republic of Ghana Forces Sergeant Major, socialize during the African Land Forces Summit, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer/Released)
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Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit

Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit
8:01 AM5/22/2017
From left to right: Vincent Ghambi, Deputy Minister of Defense for Malawi, Virginia Palmer, American Ambassador to Malawi, Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri, Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, stand for the Malawi national anthem the closing ceremony of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer/Released)
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Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit

Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit
8:01 AM5/22/2017
Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri (left), Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, answer questions during a press conference after the conclusion of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer/Released)
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Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium

Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium
12:06 PM5/17/2017
Attendees of the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium listen to air chiefs introductions during the opening ceremony in Kasane, Botswana on May 16, 2017. The purpose of the symposium is to create a forum for air chiefs from across the African continent to come together to address regional and continental issues, enhance relationships and increase cooperation. This year's conference will focus on the training aspect of force development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
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Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium

Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium
12:06 PM5/17/2017
Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks during the opening ceremony of the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Kasane, Botswana on May 16, 2017. The purpose of the symposium is to create a forum for air chiefs from across the African continent to come together to address regional and continental issues, enhance relationships and increase cooperation. This year's conference will focus on the training aspect of force development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
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Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium

Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium Air Chiefs and representatives from 29 African nations gather for annual symposium
12:06 PM5/17/2017
Maj. Gen. Innocent S. Phatshwana, Botswana Defence Force Air Arm commander, speaks during the opening ceremony of the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Kasane, Botswana May 16, 2017. This year's conference is co-hosted by the United States and Botswana and will focus on the training aspect of force development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey/Released)
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Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017

Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017 Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017
2:55 PM5/9/2017
More than 40 nations from across the globe gather during the African Land Forces Summit at the Umodzi Business Park, Lilongwe, Malawi, May 8, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and trans-regional challenges and threats.
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Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017

Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017 Partnership leads the way to capacity during ALFS 2017
2:55 PM5/9/2017
Senior military leaders from countries across the African continent applaud during an introductory session before the opening ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 8, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
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US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso

US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso
5:11 PM5/5/2017
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Johnny Hall, right, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisor aircraft maintenance, talks with African Partnership Flight participants during a table top workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 20, 2017. The intent of APF is to build strong transparent partnerships that enhance regional stability and security through formal alliances, partnerships and simple exchanges of information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
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US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso

US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso
5:11 PM5/5/2017
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ian Mazerski, 321st Contingency Response Squadron maintenance flight commander, talks with African Partnership Flight participants during a table top workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 20, 2017. The intent of APF is to build strong transparent partnerships that enhance regional stability and security through formal alliances, partnerships and simple exchanges of information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
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US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso

US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso US & African partner nations conclude HADR workshop in Burkina Faso
4:55 PM5/5/2017
African Partnership Flight participants discuss their solutions to a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenario in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 20, 2017. The intent of APF is to build strong transparent partnerships that enhance regional stability and security through formal alliances, partnerships and simple exchanges of information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
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African Lion 17

African Lion 17 African Lion 17
5:27 PM5/1/2017
U.S. Soldiers representing the 805th Military Police Company from Cary N.C participate in crowd control training with Alpha 3rd Marine Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces during Exercise African Lion 17 April 23, at Tifnit, Morocco.Exercise African Lion is an annually scheduled, combined multilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures.  (U.S. Army Reserve photo Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel/Released)
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US, Malawi military planners put final touches on African Land Forces Summit 2017

US, Malawi military planners put final touches on African Land Forces Summit 2017 US, Malawi military planners put final touches on African Land Forces Summit 2017
2:08 PM4/4/2017
Manuel Melendez, U.S. Army Africa conference planner, briefs U.S. and Malawi military planners at the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Conference Center during the final planning event for the Africa Land Forces Summit 2017, Lilongwe, Malawi, March 27, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and trans-regional challenges and threats.
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