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Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (1) of (5)

Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (1) of (5)

Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (1) of (5)

1:49 PM2/9/2016

Soldiers from multiple nations participate in the opening ceremony for Flintlock 16 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. Flintlock is an annual African-led, Special Operations Forces exercise that began in 2005, focused on security, counter-terrorism and military humanitarian support to outlying areas. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)

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African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (2) of (2)

African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (2) of (2)

African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (2) of (2)

11:48 AM2/8/2016

160204-N-WV703-025 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) A member of the Ghanaian Navy and a U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment member discuss boarding procedure while on a fishing vessel that was boarded during combined joint boarding operations Feb. 04, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)

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African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (1) of (2)

African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (1) of (2)

African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway (1) of (2)

11:48 AM2/8/2016

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) – Members of the Ghanaian Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment board a fishing vessel during combined joint boarding operations Feb. 04, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)

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U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe

U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe

U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe

8:53 AM2/4/2016

South Africa's chaplaincy is the third largest, after the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and shares many commonalities to the U.S. chaplaincy.

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2:16 PM1/29/2016

U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa conduct an alert-force drill aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a self-sustaining crisis-response force prepared for the protection of American personnel and facilities on the African continent when directed by U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle)

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9:39 AM1/5/2016

Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Gaspard Olame Ndong, deputy chief of the general staff of the Gabonese Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general, and Lt. Col. James Lander, deputy commanding officer of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, welcomed military planners from 16 African and European nations to the main planning event for Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.

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9:39 AM1/5/2016

U.S., Gabonese, and planners from 14 African and European partner nations gather in Libreville, Gabon, Dec. 7 to coordinate planning efforts for Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.

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9:39 AM1/5/2016

Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Sheldon briefs planners from the U.S., Gabonese, and 14 African and European partner nations during a survey trip Dec. 9 to Point Denis, Libreville, Gabon, for the main planning event of Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.

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US, Gabonese planners partner to plan Central Accord 2016

US, Gabonese planners partner to plan Central Accord 2016

US, Gabonese planners partner to plan Central Accord 2016

9:35 AM1/5/2016

Planners from the U.S., Gabon and 14 other African and European nations met in Gabon Dec. 7-11 to conduct the main planning event for Central Accord 2016, which is scheduled to take place in June.

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Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech

Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech

Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech

10:33 AM12/4/2015

The U.S. Army is testing and upgrading a language-translation program by training with African soldiers.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

11:54 AM11/27/2015

U.S. Marines and sailors teach Togolese and Beninese sailors combat lifesaver medical training, Nov. 3, in Lome, Togo. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Togolese and Beninese sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

11:54 AM11/27/2015

U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos teach Ghanaian Navy sailors room-clearing techniques, Oct. 22, in Sekondi, Ghana. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Ghanaian Navy sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

11:54 AM11/27/2015

U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos teach Nigerian sailors weapons handling skills and marksmanship, Oct. 22, in Sekondi, Ghana. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Nigerian sailors as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S. Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration and regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

US, UK Royal Marines work with West African partners during Africa Partnership Station

11:52 AM11/27/2015

Angola's Fuzileiros Operaçües Especiais Marines prepare to clear buildings after disembarking a boat during room-clearing training, Oct. 7, in Lobito, Angola. U.S. Marines and U.K. Royal Marine Commandos trained the Fuzileiros Operaçües Especiais Marines as part of the Africa Partnership Station, which is a U.S Naval Forces Africa initiative that aims to increase the maritime safety and security capacity of African partners through collaboration, regional cooperation through engagement exercises that build toward self-sustained African security of the maritime domain.

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African Partners Observe U.S. Army Training in Germany (1) of (1)

African Partners Observe U.S. Army Training in Germany (1) of (1)

African Partners Observe U.S. Army Training in Germany (1) of (1)

9:06 AM11/12/2015

U.S. Army Capt. Brian Bagget of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), Adler Observer Coach Trainer gives a brief and tour to the African Partners’ nations Distinguish Visitors about the 1ABCT/3ID CTC’s rotation (BSA Medical Role 1 & 2) casualty evacuation felicity at JMRC, on Nov. 4, 2015. The purpose of this event is to provide a forum to engage in dialogue on effective methods to train, develop, and enhance rapid deployment of peacekeeping forces, and share lessons learned IOT strengthen existing defense institutions in our African Partners’ nations. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias)

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East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference

East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference

East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference

1:42 PM11/10/2015

“The motto of the conference is ‘leveraging information to sustain operational success’,” said Kenya Lt. Col. Paul Njugunda.

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Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (5) of (6)

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (5) of (6)

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (5) of (6)

11:39 AM9/1/2015

Kenyan Defense Force Col. Shadrack Othieno, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, briefs the media during a mock press conference at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters, the public affairs training is to prepare PA teams for the significant media presence in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

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Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (2) of (6)

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (2) of (6)

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (2) of (6)

11:38 AM9/1/2015

Kenyan Defense Force Maj. Balata Kotea, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, updates a map of Somalia with the latest AMISOM and Al-Shabaab troop movements at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2015. Kenya is one of the AU countries contributing to the forces in Somalia battling Al-Shabaab and the ACOTA course helps familiarize the attending officers with the military decision making process, so they can better advise and prepare solutions to the problems they might face in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)

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Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (4) of (4)

Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (4) of (4)

Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (4) of (4)

9:14 AM8/31/2015

Armed Forces of the Republic of Congo Col. Leon-Rodance Ndinga comments during a table top exercise as part of Africa Endeavor 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Africa Endeavor is an annual communications event designed to increase interoperability between partner nations in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeeping, disaster response and humanitarian assistance missions.

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Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (1) of (4)

Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (1) of (4)

Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (1) of (4)

9:11 AM8/31/2015

Cameroon Armed Forces Lt. Col. Ndongo Mvé Desiré comments during a table top exercise as part of Africa Endeavor 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 28, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Africa Endeavor is an annual communications event designed to increase interoperability between partner nations in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeeping, disaster response and humanitarian assistance missions.

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