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Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security)

Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security) Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security)
12:00 AM8/30/2021
Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for african affairs, visited U.S. Africa Command leadership at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, from Aug. 2-5. Blyden’s visit was intended to enhance understanding of the command and share policy and strategy objectives her office is working on. During her time she took a few moments to share her thoughts on what leadership from a different gender perspective means.
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Cutlass Express 21

Cutlass Express 21 Cutlass Express 21
1:55 PM8/19/2021
Members of the Seychellois Coast Guard prepare to board the Seychellois patrol boat SCGS La Vigilant (P31) during visit, board, search, and seizure training as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021 in Victoria, Seychelles, Aug. 5, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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ROTC cadets complete internship in Germany, grow as future leaders to serve and support U.S. partnerships

ROTC cadets complete internship in Germany, grow as future leaders to serve and support U.S. partnerships ROTC cadets complete internship in Germany, grow as future leaders to serve and support U.S. partnerships
12:00 AM8/19/2021
U.S. Africa Command hosted 11 U.S. Army ROTC for an extended cadet summer internship in summer 2021 at Kelley Barracks near Stuttgart, Germany.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:12 PM8/9/2021
210805-N- TI693-1006 MOMBASA, Kenya (Aug. 5, 2021) Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 participants get together for a group photo at the Bandari Maritime Academy, in Mombasa, Kenya, Aug. 5, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV / Released)
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:10 PM8/9/2021
Members of the Seychellois Coast Guard board the Seychellois patrol boat SCGS La Fleche (P32) during visit, board, search, and seizure training as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021 in Victoria, Seychelles, Aug. 3, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:08 PM8/9/2021
Djiboutian, Somalian, Comorian and U.S. service members review visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) procedures before practicing simulated scenarios during exercise Cutlass Express 2021 at L'Escale Marina, Djibouti, Aug. 2, 2021. VBSS is conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations at sea. Exercise Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations
11:14 AM8/9/2021
210803-N-LK647-0187 TEMA, Ghana (Aug. 3, 2021) Chief Culinary Specialist Gerald Foxworth, left, Chief Master-at-Arms Brandon Spears, second from left, and Comand Senior Chief Mark Rayner, second from right, all assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) share snacks with Ghanaian Navy personnel on the pier, Aug. 3, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations
11:14 AM8/9/2021
210805-N-LK647-0018 TEMA, Ghana (Aug. 5, 2021) Members of the Ghanaian Navy are welcomed aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) by Cdr. Ernique Sesler, executive officer, second from left, and Lt. Cdr. Michael Vallianos II, deputy chief, Office of Security Cooperation, United States Embassy in Ghana, second from right, to embark on a training exercise, Aug. 5, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations Hershel “Woody” Williams Returns to Gulf of Guinea, Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations
11:04 AM8/9/2021
Members of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron embarked the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) to participate in maritime security training alongside the Nigerian Navy, Aug. 5, 2021.
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Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces

Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces
9:18 AM8/2/2021
U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual Africa Senior Enlisted Conference on July 15, 2021, bringing together the top enlisted leaders from 20 African nations, U.S. National Guard state partners, and U.S. Africa and European Commands to discuss the development and education of enlisted leaders.
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Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces

Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces Enlisted conference draws senior leaders on three continents to develop forces
9:18 AM8/2/2021
U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual Africa Senior Enlisted Conference on July 15, 2021, bringing together the top enlisted leaders from 20 African nations, U.S. National Guard state partners, and U.S. Africa and European Commands to discuss the development and education of enlisted leaders.
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Enlisted conference draws senior leaders from three continents

Enlisted conference draws senior leaders from three continents Enlisted conference draws senior leaders from three continents
12:00 AM8/1/2021
The conference, held July 15, 2021, shed light on how partner nations can utilize state partnerships and International Military and Education Training funds to enhance knowledge and develop skills needed to strengthen professional militaries.
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Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip

Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip
3:08 PM7/30/2021
Indian Sailors, assigned to the Marine Commandos aboard the INS Talwar (F 40), share visit, board, search and seizure best practices with personnel from the navies of Kenya, Djibouti, Mozambique and Comoro, and the Georgia Coast Guard, on July 27, 2021, at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip

Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip
2:15 PM7/30/2021
Indian Sailors, assigned to the Marine Commandos aboard the INS Talwar (F 40), share visit, board, search and seizure best practices with personnel from the navies of Kenya, Djibouti, Mozambique and Comoro, and the Georgia Coast Guard, on July 27, 2021, at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains

Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains
9:04 AM7/28/2021
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of exercise Cutlass Express 2021 held at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa, Kenya, July 26, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains

Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains
8:40 AM7/28/2021
CE 21 assesses and improves combined maritime law enforcement capacity and promotes national and regional security in East Africa.
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Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior naval infantry leaders

Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior  naval infantry leaders Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior  naval infantry leaders
2:43 PM7/26/2021
U.S. Marine, European and African naval infantry senior leaders met for the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa on July 15 by video conference to organize future exercises and endeavors. Through participation in the forum, allied and partner naval infantries increase understanding of the operating environment, broaden perspectives on maritime security, and identify ways to increase capability, capacity and interoperability.
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Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior naval infantry leaders

Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior  naval infantry leaders Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior  naval infantry leaders
2:43 PM7/26/2021
U.S. Marine, European and African naval infantry senior leaders met for the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa on July 15 by video conference to organize future exercises and endeavors. Through participation in the forum, allied and partner naval infantries increase understanding of the operating environment, broaden perspectives on maritime security, and identify ways to increase capability, capacity and interoperability.
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Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior naval infantry leaders

Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior  naval infantry leaders Inaugural symposium connects U.S., European, African senior  naval infantry leaders
9:25 PM7/23/2021
Through participation in the forum, allied and partner naval infantries increase understanding of the operating environment, broaden perspectives on maritime security, and identify ways to increase capability, capacity and interoperability.
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U.S., Moroccan special operations forces further strengthen security cooperation

U.S., Moroccan special operations forces further strengthen security cooperation U.S., Moroccan special operations forces further strengthen security cooperation
11:01 AM7/23/2021
This Joint Combined Exchange Training, one of many exercises in Morocco designed to increase the U.S. and Moroccan security cooperation and interoperability, comes shortly after the 17th iteration of African Lion.
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