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U.S. self-defense strike in Somalia

10:18 AM1/10/2017

On Jan. 7, 2017, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, Somali partner forces, African Union Mission in Somalia forces and U.S. advisors conducted a self-defense strike against al-Shabaab in Gaduud, Somalia.

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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu

6:08 PM11/9/2016

U.S. Army Col. Kyle Reed, Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu director, Lt. Gen. Osman Soubagleh, the force commander of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), partake in a light moment during a meeting, Nov. 2, 2016, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The venue allowed members to discuss security situations, AMISOM challenges, and the current dynamics seen by both sides. These meetings align with the CJTF-HOA mission of supporting and enabling the stabilization of Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)

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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu

6:07 PM11/9/2016

Lt. Gen. Osman Soubagleh, the force commander of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), engage in discussion in the Military Coordination Cell conference room, Nov. 2, 2016, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The venue allowed members to discuss security situations, AMISOM challenges, and the current dynamics seen by both sides. These meetings align with the CJTF-HOA mission of supporting and enabling the stabilization of Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)

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U.S., Uganda military forces build mental resilience

11:57 AM10/17/2016

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Glaberman, Charlie Company, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion operations sergeant, talks about the effects combat stress can have on a person in a deployed environment, and how to recognize and treat it during a mental health sharing of best practices Oct. 10, 2016, in Mogadishu, Somalia. More than 40 members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force attended the class to learn about combat stress while they are deployed in support of the African Union Mission to Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr./Released)

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Africa Data Sharing Network training

6:03 PM10/11/2016

U.S. Army Spc. Dillin Hart, a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa technician on the Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) system, reviews network configurations with members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) during training validation Sept. 28, 2016, at FAD Headquarters in Djibouti. While conducting the best practices training, the U.S. Army technicians assigned to Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa, also held an ADSN validation with the FAD soldiers to prepare them to deploy to Somalia. The ADSN provides network and Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities between the several African countries participating in the Africa Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr./Released)

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Africa Data Sharing Network training

5:40 PM10/11/2016

Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members set up an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) satellite during training validation Sept. 28, 2016, at FAD Headquarters in Djibouti. While conducting the best practices training, the U.S. Army, assigned to Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa, also held an ADSN validation with the FAD soldiers to prepare them to deploy to Somalia. The ADSN provides network and Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities between the several African countries participating in the Africa Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr./Released)

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Africa Data Sharing Network training

5:30 PM10/11/2016

Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members set up an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) satellite during training validation Sept. 28, 2016, at FAD Headquarters in Djibouti. While conducting the best practices training, the U.S. Army, assigned to Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa, also held an ADSN validation with the FAD soldiers to prepare them to deploy to Somalia. The ADSN provides network and Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities between the several African countries participating in the Africa Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

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Network training readies Djiboutian soldiers for Somalia mission

5:10 PM10/11/2016

Data-sharing best practices focus of training conducted by CJTF-HOA

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UPDATE: U.S. self-defense strikes in Somalia

8:39 AM9/29/2016

On Sept. 28, 2016, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense strike against al-Shabaab in Galcayo, Somalia.

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U.S. self-defense strikes in Somalia

4:08 PM9/27/2016

On Sept. 26, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense strike against al-Shabaab in Caba, near Kismayo, Somalia.

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U.S. self-defense strike in Somalia

12:32 PM9/7/2016

On Aug. 30, 2016, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense strike against al-Shabaab in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia near Gobanale, Somalia.

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U.S. Self-Defense Strikes in Somalia

12:32 PM9/7/2016

On Sept. 5, 2016, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two self-defense strikes against al-Shabaab near Tortoroow, Somalia.

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PIOs share best practices

5:17 PM8/9/2016

Abdulhalim Rijaal, U.S. Department of State program manager for East Africa, discusses challenges, lessons learned and strategies with African Union Mission to Somalia members during the Public Information Officer’s Conference in Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2016. Public information officers attended the conference in Djibouti from Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)

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Conference highlights social media, messaging in Somalia

5:04 PM8/9/2016

Public information officers share best practices on how to communicate with audiences via social media

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U.S. forces conduct defensive fires in Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists

4:23 PM6/23/2016

On June 21, 2016, in southern Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense strike against al-Shabaab, killing three.

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U.S. forces conduct defensive fires in Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists in May

12:57 PM6/17/2016

U.S. forces supporting the Federal Government of Somalia provided defensive fires on May 9, 12 and 13, 2016, to protect forces from imminent threats posed by the terrorist group al-Shabaab.

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Assessment confirms deaths of two senior al-Shabaab members in Somalia

10:47 AM6/8/2016

U.S. Africa Command has completed assessment of two recent actions on May 27 and 31, 2016, against al-Shabaab targets in Somalia.

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Uganda Provides Support to AMISOM in Somalia

10:19 AM5/6/2016

Members of the Uganda People's Defense Force take ownership of communications equipment delivered to them from the U.S. Army to be used in their support to the African Union Mission in Somalia.

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Uganda Provides Support to AMISOM in Somalia

10:06 AM5/6/2016

In late March the east African country of Uganda took ownership of equipment from the United States as part of an ongoing mission to build international peacekeeping capacity and promote regional security operations in nearby Somalia.

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AFRICOM legal engagement brings attention to gender based violence

4:06 PM3/9/2016

Former African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Commander, Maj. Gen. Fred Mugisha draws an African spear as an analogy to describe the challenge of executing peace operations where multiple systems of law are in use, and soldiers require the support of their command in confronting extraordinary logistical challenges." Mugisha delivered the keynote address at the U.S. AFRICOM’s Fourth Africa Accountability Colloquium (ACIV) on “Responding to Gender Based Violence During Peace Operations.” Nearly 40 military legal professional and commanders from 20 African countries have come together in an effort to lay the foundation for responding to sexual violence allegations that occur during peacekeeping operations. The annual event is once again being hosted by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) in Sanremo, Italy, Mar. 1-3, 2016. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)

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