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Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

12:32 PM10/17/2017

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:40 PM9/13/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted three precision airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 13, 2017, killing six terrorists.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

9:34 AM9/8/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 7, 2017, killing one terrorist.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

2:22 PM9/6/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

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AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

2:47 PM8/31/2017

Media representatives from Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda participated in a media delegation visit hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Aug. 28– Aug. 31, 2017, at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia

6:57 PM8/25/2017

We are aware of the civilian casualty allegations near Bariire, Somalia. We take any allegations of civilian casualties seriously, and per standard, we are conducting an assessment into the situation to determine the facts on the ground.

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U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

10:37 AM8/4/2017

On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike near Tortoroow in southern Somalia, killing al-Shabaab’s Ali Muhammad Hussein, known as Ali Jabal.

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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

1:49 PM7/31/2017

On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time working from actionable intelligence, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike operation against an al-Shabaab Mogadishu Attack Network militant in Somalia, killing one fighter and with no civilian casualties.

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U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

5:44 PM7/5/2017

On July 4, 2017 the Department of Defense conducted a successful collective self-defense strike operation against an al-Shabaab troop concentration.

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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab logistics node

6:17 PM6/11/2017

On June 11, 2017, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in southern Somalia.

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U.S. service member killed in Somalia

2:03 PM5/5/2017

U.S. service member was killed, May 4, during an operation against al-Shabaab approximately 40 miles west of Mogadishu.

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AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA Commanders meet Somalia President

12:32 PM5/2/2017

U.S. Africa Command commander U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, and the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz, center, meet with the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. Waldhauser has stated that the U.S. and its African partners should bring forward creative and viable solutions to meet the complicated and diverse challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond/Released)

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AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA Commanders meet Somalia President

12:27 PM5/2/2017

U.S. Africa Command commander U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, and President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known by his nickname “Farmajo,” shake hands after their meeting held at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. With its partners, USAFRICOM works to neutralize transnational threats, protect U.S. personnel and facilities, prevent and mitigate conflict, and build defense capability to promote regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond/Released)

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11:17 AM5/2/2017

U.S. Africa Command commander U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, and the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz, center, meet with the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira at Mogadishu International Airport, Somalia, April 29, 2017. Waldhauser has stated that the U.S. and its African partners should bring forward creative and viable solutions to meet the complicated and diverse challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

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AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA Commanders meet with Somalia President

10:23 AM5/2/2017

Leaders discuss security, independent Somalia force during meeting

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TRANSCRIPT: Telephonic Press Briefing with AFRICOM Commander Gen. Waldhauser and Commanders of the African Union Mission in Somalia and Lake Chad Basin Multi-National Task Force

8:56 AM4/27/2017

Transcript and Audio Links: April 20 Telephonic Press Briefing with AFRICOM Commander Gen. Waldhauser and Commanders of the African Union Mission in Somalia and Lake Chad Basin Multi-National Task Force

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U.S. did not conduct Somalia airstrikes

2:31 PM4/17/2017

U.S. Africa Command press release

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Somali National Army Symposium 2017

4:23 PM1/25/2017

Leaders of the Somali National Army gather with international military and civilian officials for the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. More than 60 participants attended the two-day event, including representatives from Denmark, Germany, Italy, Somalia, Turkey, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Also in attendance, were representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union Training Mission, and the African Union Mission in Somalia. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)

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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia

4:10 PM1/25/2017

Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commanding general of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, right, recognizes members of the Ugandan military responsible for defeating a vehicle borne IED attack while serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia during the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. AMISOM is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations in Somalia. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)

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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia

4:09 PM1/25/2017

Somali National Army Chief of Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammed Adan Ahmed, right, and Chief of Staff Col. Ahmed Mohammed, left, converse with African Union Mission in Somalia Col. Ali Noor during the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 12, 2017. The symposium is part of an ongoing international effort to aid security conditions throughout Somalia by fostering the growth and revitalization of the national military defense force, which disbanded following the collapse of the country’s central government in 1991. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)

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