Ambassador Robert E. Whitehead greets community leaders and parents of children who will attend a new primary school in Atomé, Togo, May 28, 2015. U.S. Africa Command funded construction of the school through the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program. Photo by Ben Simyeli, U.S. Embassy Lomé.
People dance during a ceremony to mark the start of construction on a healthcare facility for women in Amoutivé, Togo, May 26, 2015. U.S. Africa Command funded the project through the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program. Photo by Lauren McCaughey, U.S. Embassy Lomé.
Ambassador Robert E. Whitehead marks the opening of a primary school during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Atomé, Togo, May 28, 2015. U.S. Africa Command funded the construction through the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program. Photo by Ben Simyeli, U. S. Embassy Lomé.
AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon (1) of (3)
12:06 PM6/8/2015
Cameroon Soldiers assigned to the Battalion d'Intervention Rapide arrive at a humanitarian assistance site in Kourgui, Cameroon May 13, 2015. The mission, led by Cameroonian Soldiers and funded through the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon (3) of (3)
12:05 PM6/8/2015
A volunteer nurse teaches people how to properly take their prescriptions during a humanitarian assistance mission led by Cameroonian Soldiers from the Battalion d'Intervention Rapide in Kourgui, Cameroon May 13, 2015.The mission, funded through the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon (2) of (3)
12:05 PM6/8/2015
People wait for medical screenings and education during a humanitarian assistance mission led by Cameroonian Soldiers assigned to the Battalion d'Intervention Rapide in Kourgui, Cameroon May 13, 2015. The mission, funded through the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
The mission, planned and led by Cameroonian Soliders, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (7) of (7)
11:01 AM6/5/2015
U.S. service members listen as U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter makes remarks during a troop event at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (6) of (7)
11:01 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr Andy Young asks a question during a troop event hosted by U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (5) of (7)
10:54 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter walks with U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, to a troop event at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (4) of (7)
10:54 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, greets U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and his wife, Stephanie, as they arrive in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015, where Carter hosted a troop talk with U.S. service members. Carter is wrapping up a trip that also took him to the Asia-Pacific region where he met with allies and partners to advance the next phase of the rebalance. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (3) of (7)
10:53 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses U.S. service members during a troop event at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (2) of (7)
10:53 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter makes remarks during a troop event at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (1) of (7)
10:52 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, introduces U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a troop event at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
After fielding questions from the crowd, the Secretary personally thanked more than 200 service members and civilians for their work at U.S. Africa Command.
Central Accord 15 focuses on African and European partnership
8:20 AM5/18/2015
Lt. Col. Jonathan Shine, commander, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, works with central African military personnel during the preparation phase of Central Accord 2015 in Libreville, Gabon, May 14. Shine and his counterparts developed a plan of action for events taking place during the exercise. CA 15 exercises mission command proficiency for UN peacekeeping operations, develops multinational logistical and communications capabilities, and improves regional ability to command, control and support forward deployed forces. Approximately 400 military personnel from member nations are scheduled to participate in the exercise. The exercise consists of one week of classroom-based academics and one week of a command post exercise. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Folkerth)
Central Accord 15 Focuses on African and European Partnership
8:18 AM5/18/2015
U.S. military members joined with troops from several central African countries and their United Nations allies to participate in the opening ceremony of the Central Accord 2015 exercise at Libreville, Gabon, May 13.