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AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger
8:07 AM10/30/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, assistant to the President for Homeland Security, arrive at Airbase 201, near Agadez, Niger, Oct. 28. Sherwood-Randall and Townsend, here greeted by base leadership, visited the site to understand U.S. power projection capabilities in West Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab
7:54 PM8/24/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab fighters engaged in active combat with our Somali partners in the vicinity of Cammaara, Somalia, on Aug. 24, 2021.
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U.S. Africa Command supports Somali partners against al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command supports Somali partners against al-Shabaab U.S. Africa Command supports Somali partners against al-Shabaab
7:00 PM8/2/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Qeycad, Somalia, on Aug. 1, 2021.
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Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies

Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies
12:00 AM7/30/2021
U.S. Africa Command leaders including U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, visited Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Djibouti from July 25-30, 2022.
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U.S. Africa Command supports Somali partners against al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command supports Somali partners against al-Shabaab U.S. Africa Command supports Somali partners against al-Shabaab
10:16 PM7/23/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Qeycad, Galmudug, Somalia, on July 23, 2021.
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U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab
12:00 AM7/20/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Galkayo, Somalia, on July 20, 2021.
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Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab
3:37 PM7/8/2021
The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command. Included in the package were basic issue items to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicles.
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Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab
3:36 PM7/8/2021
The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command.
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Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab
3:34 PM7/8/2021
The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command.
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
12:00 AM5/10/2021
During these engagements, U.S. forces provided combat-oriented training and operational planning.
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
12:00 AM3/31/2021
U.S. forces conduct ground warfare training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 31, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
12:00 AM3/30/2021
U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both ground and air assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
12:00 AM3/30/2021
U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise

CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
3:33 PM3/29/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with their counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise

CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
3:33 PM3/29/2021
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, plans and projects noncommissioned officer in charge, helps set up a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise with the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. The FAD’s exercise scenario took place in Arta, We’a, at FAD headquarters and with counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise

CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise
3:33 PM3/29/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with their counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
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U.S. Forces work alongside African military members

U.S. Forces work alongside African military members U.S. Forces work alongside African military members
8:36 AM2/2/2021
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021.
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U.S. Forces work alongside African military members

U.S. Forces work alongside African military members U.S. Forces work alongside African military members
8:27 AM2/2/2021
U.S. service members speak with Danab soldiers on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.
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AFRICOM forces conduct first engagements in Somalia since repositioning

AFRICOM forces conduct first engagements in Somalia since repositioning AFRICOM forces conduct first engagements in Somalia since repositioning
5:14 PM2/1/2021
U.S. Africa Command forces completed the first engagement into Somalia since the successful repositioning of U.S. forces under Joint Task Force - Quartz Jan. 30.
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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams
12:00 AM1/29/2021
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia on Jan. 29, 2021. The U.S. maintains a whole-of-government approach to supporting Somalia through diplomacy, development and defense.
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