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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. 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

The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) aboard a small boat assess an overloaded raft taking on water carrying migrants in the Atlantic Ocean prior to their subsequent rescue on Jan. 4, 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. 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

The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) help rescued migrants transfer from their small boat to the cutter in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 4, 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. 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

The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) prepares to receive migrants rescued from the water in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 4, 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. 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

The crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) transfer rescued migrants to a Royal Moroccan Navy ship in the Atlantic Ocean 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. 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

Migrants aboard a raft are sighted by the crew of USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) and assisted by the Thetis crew and USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145), USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144), and a Royal Moroccan Navy during a rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 4, 2022. 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 and 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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U.S. Air Force's top non-commissioned officer visits Niger

U.S. Air Force's top non-commissioned officer visits Niger

U.S. Air Force's top non-commissioned officer visits Niger

12:00 AM12/21/2021

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin W. Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa command chief, left, talk to Airmen during a holiday visit at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niamey, Dec. 21, 2021. During her 3-day visit, Bass gained first-hand knowledge of how Airmen deter and defeat violent extremism in Sahel to enable a more secure, stable, and prosperous Africa.

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Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests

9:07 AM12/15/2021

U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23. During his travels, he visited civilian and military leaders in Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. (courtesy video by: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique)

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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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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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Gen. Townsend visits Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Botswana to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Botswana to advance mutual security interests

12:00 AM11/29/2021

U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23. During his travels, he visited civilian and military leaders in Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. Townsend’s final stop on the trip was to Botswana where he met with several high-level members of the government and senior military members to advance the partnership between Botswana and the U.S. and discuss opportunities to increase multilateral training and military-to-military engagements.

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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

9:55 AM11/24/2021

U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23.

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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, observes Mozambican Armed Defense Forces training as part of the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.

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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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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. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, meets with a member of the Mozambican Armed Defense Forces on Nov. 18, 2021. The visit to Maputo was part of a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region from Nov. 17-23 to reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.

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