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Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region

Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region
12:00 AM7/19/2022
During the roundtable July 12, 2022, the partners discussed their strong relationship as well as the shared interests within the Agadez community.
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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:00 AM7/18/2022
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Libikus, Somalia, on July 17, 2022.
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U.S., Moroccan special forces team up for inaugural cyber training

U.S., Moroccan special forces team up for inaugural cyber training U.S., Moroccan special forces team up for inaugural cyber training
9:48 AM7/14/2022
The cyber training collaboration was the first of its kind and sought to discover how low equity cyber solutions can expand options for key decision makers at the tactical, operational and strategic levels.
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Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general

Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
12:00 AM7/14/2022
Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa incoming commander, addresses the audience during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. During the ceremony Wasmund, former deputy commanding general of operations for France’s Third Armored Division in Marseilles, France, replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
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Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general

Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
12:00 AM7/14/2022
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa outgoing commander, delivers his farewell speech during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. Rohling commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
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Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general

Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
12:00 AM7/14/2022
Gen. Darryl Williams (right), U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander, passes the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa guidon to Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, SETAF-AF incoming commander, during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. Wasmund, former deputy commanding general of operations for France’s Third Armored Division in Marseilles, France, replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
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Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general

Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general Southern European Task Force - Africa gets new commanding general
12:00 AM7/14/2022
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling (right), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Gen. Darryl Williams, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander, during a SETAF-AF change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 14, 2022. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund, former deputy commanding general of operations for France’s Third Armored Division in Marseilles, France, replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who commanded SETAF-AF for two years.
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Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region

Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region
12:00 AM7/12/2022
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lee, middle, 409th Expeditionary Group commander, and Nigerien Armed Forces Col. Abdoulaye Ango, right, Nigerien AF Command Zone Two Commander, conduct a roundtable discussion at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, on July 12, 2022. The discussion included shared security interests within the Agadez community.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya
12:00 AM7/1/2022
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a specialized training exercise with members of the Kenyan Army during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Isiolo, Kenya, on July 1, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya
12:00 AM7/1/2022
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a specialized training exercise with members of the Kenyan Army during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Isiolo, Kenya, on July 1, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya
12:00 AM6/30/2022
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command train with members of the Kenyan Army on the M224 60 mm Lightweight Company Mortar System during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Isiolo, Kenya, on June 30, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as basic marksmanship, small unit tactics, and mission planning.
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Providing base support at African Lion 2022

Providing base support at African Lion 2022 Providing base support at African Lion 2022
6:00 PM6/29/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Thomas Olesen, officer-in-charge of the Ben Ghilouf Training Area, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Rojas, life support non-commissioned officer-in-charge, both assigned to the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, discuss a duty roster during African Lion 22 in Tunisia, June 23, 2022. The 311th ESC augments the U.S. Army Reserve’s 650th Regional Support Group in providing living facilities and services for units participating in the exercise.
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Strength in small numbers

Strength in small numbers Strength in small numbers
6:00 PM6/29/2022
When supporting participants in a military exercise like African Lion 2022, conducted in an austere environment, all activities are made possible by a group like the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
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U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomes new commander U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomes new commander
12:00 PM6/29/2022
Gen. Darryl Williams, incoming commander, assumed command from Gen. Christopher Cavoli, outgoing commander, during a ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany, on June 28, 2022.
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft

U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
1:26 PM6/23/2022
Civilian and military leaders from U.S. Africa Command, France, Luxembourg and Spain gathered at the Albacete Air Base in Spain on June 14, 2022, to formalize their support of a technology demonstration of the pilotless, carbon-neutral airframe Skydweller.
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft

U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
1:26 PM6/23/2022
Civilian and military leaders from U.S. Africa Command, France, Luxembourg and Spain gathered at the Albacete Air Base in Spain on June 14, 2022, to formalize their support of a technology demonstration of the pilotless, carbon-neutral airframe Skydweller.
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft

U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
1:26 PM6/23/2022
Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, U.S. Africa Command’s deputy director for intelligence, joins civilian and military leaders from France, Luxembourg and Spain at the Albacete Air Base in Spain on June 14, 2022, to formalize support of a technology demonstration of the pilotless, carbon-neutral airframe Skydweller.
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U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft

U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft U.S. Africa Command, international partners unite in support of autonomous solar-powered aircraft
1:22 PM6/23/2022
The aircraft, on display June 14, 2022, in Spain, should become capable of multi-month, continuous flight and has potential beyond gathering intelligence that supports U.S. and partner-led efforts to counter destabilizing, violent extremist activity in Africa.
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Malawian Maritime Force JCET culmination exercise

Malawian Maritime Force JCET culmination exercise Malawian Maritime Force JCET culmination exercise
12:00 AM6/22/2022
Members of the Malawian Maritime Force drive zodiac boats up on to shore during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Monkey Bay, Malawi, June 22, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
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African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana

African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana African Lion 2022 begins in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and Ghana
8:38 AM6/16/2022
African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest and premier annual exercise, involving more than 7,500 service members from June 6 - 30. AL22 features a Combined Joint Task Force Headquarters command post exercise; a combined arms live fire exercise; a maritime exercise; an air exercise with U.S. C-130J Super Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, and bomber aircraft; a joint forcible entry with paratroopers into a field training exercise; a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response exercise; and a humanitarian civic assistance program event.
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