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Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

12:00 AM2/6/2022

This year’s exercise leverages the recently adopted Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, which 14 nations are signatories, as a framework for exercising information sharing practices and enforcing marine rule of law.

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Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

12:00 AM2/6/2022

Col. Wais Omar Bogoreh, commander of the Djiboutian Coast Guard, speaks at the opening ceremony for the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2022. Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East African coastal regions.

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SFAB Soldiers grow partnerships in Ghana through peacekeeping training exercise

SFAB Soldiers grow partnerships in Ghana through peacekeeping training exercise

SFAB Soldiers grow partnerships in Ghana through peacekeeping training exercise

10:29 AM2/3/2022

In January, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade out of Fort Bragg, N.C., attended and supported a new training program for Ghana Armed Forces in Bundase, Ghana, as GAF soldiers prepare for an upcoming peacekeeping mission.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

12:00 AM2/3/2022

U.S. Africa Command hosted African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 36 countries for the 2022 African Chiefs of Defense Conference: Shared Investment for a Shared Future, in Rome, Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2022

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Hovatter, deputy director, Plans and Strategic Integration, was the command's lead proponent for examining the security implications of climate change. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:05 PM2/2/2022

"When we look at climate change and how climate change impacts Africa, it's important we look at the full scope of how it affects societies, governments, and people," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander. "We clearly know that environmental change is a driver of instability, and we recognize that other entities - whether we call them competitors or adversaries - are going to take advantage of that [instability]."

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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic

U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic

U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic

10:28 AM1/10/2022

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Ortega Santiago, a hospital corpsman, and another member of the crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) treat a migrant for symptoms of hypothermia following his rescue from the water in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 5, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.

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U.S. Africa Command in 2021: Driving shared goals through engagement

U.S. Africa Command in 2021: Driving shared goals through engagement

U.S. Africa Command in 2021: Driving shared goals through engagement

9:48 AM12/30/2021

In 2021, U.S. Africa Command, with partners, strengthened relationships in Africa through sustained and effective engagement to advance a shared vision for regional security, stability and prosperity in Africa.

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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise

Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise

Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise

8:58 AM12/14/2021

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment take part in a North and West African Response Force validation exercise at Dandolo range in Pordenone, Italy on Dec. 08, 2021. The NARF utilizes 173rd Airborne Brigade’s infantry units as decisive, forward postured, quick response element for crisis related taskings in the United States Africa Command areas of responsibility.

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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations

U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations

U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations

12:00 AM12/7/2021

Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021, and has employed the mobility platform for various humanitarian assistance operations and United Nations troop and vehicle movements.

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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise

Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise

Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise

9:36 AM12/2/2021

Military planners gather in Agadir, Morocco, Oct. 28, 2021, to make initial coordination for African Lion 22. U.S. military planners joined partners from Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and elsewhere to discuss initial plans for U.S. Africa Command's premier exercise.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

2:11 PM12/1/2021

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and Tunisian Air Force Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hajem discuss potential opportunities for combined operations during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

2:11 PM12/1/2021

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Jeff Harrigian and air chiefs from African partner nations discuss shared interests during an Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

2:11 PM12/1/2021

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, and Commander, Gen. Jeff Harrigian, are joined by Ghanaian Air Commodore Joshua Larkai, Accra Air Base commander during a presentation at the Executive African Partnership Flight strategic planning event at Ramstein AB, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference

2:11 PM12/1/2021

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt. Benjamin Hedden, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, host an Executive African Partnership Flight with air chiefs from seven African partner nations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2021. The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.

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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

9:43 AM11/24/2021

U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives in South Africa on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.

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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

9:43 AM11/24/2021

U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Lt. Gen. Lindile Yam, Chief of Staff of the South African National Defence Force, in Pretoria, South Africa, on Nov. 18 as part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23. “South Africa is a key partner of U.S. Africa Command and a regional leader whose contributions to regional security advance our mutual interests for a stable, secure and prosperous Africa,” Townsend said.

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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana to advance mutual security interests

9:43 AM11/24/2021

U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, reviews a Mozambican Armed Defense Forces formation alongside Portuguese Brig. Gen. Nuno Lemos Pires, mission force commander for the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo, Mozambique, from Nov. 16-18, was part of a broader trip to regional partner countries in southern Africa to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.

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Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea

Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea

Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea

12:21 PM11/16/2021

Members of the WRN received an urgent request for a mariner experiencing symptoms of a heart attack aboard the U.S. flagged cargo ship Liberty Grace located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 500 nautical miles east of Kenya.

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