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U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express 2021

U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express 2021

U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations exchange best practices during Phoenix Express 2021

10:13 AM5/25/2021

The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a subject matter expert exchange on the topics of restraint devices, tactical approach, and detainee contact for the in-port portion of exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Bizerte, Tunisia, on May 18, 2021.

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ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges

ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges

ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges

9:34 AM5/21/2021

The summit theme for 2021, “Maintaining security in a degraded environment,” highlighted COVID-19-related challenges within the operational environment and encouraged dialogue to address military pandemic responses, as well as the pandemic’s effects on current and future operations.

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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

10:08 AM5/19/2021

This year’s exercise control group is hosted by Tunisia with training taking place throughout the Mediterranean Sea, to include territorial waters of participating North African nations. The at-sea portion of the exercise will test North African, European, and U.S. maritime forces’ abilities to respond to irregular migration and combat illicit trafficking and the movement of illegal goods and materials.

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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

10:07 AM5/19/2021

Service members from the thirteen nations participating in exercise Phoenix Express 2021 pose for a photo during the opening ceremony. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

10:04 AM5/19/2021

Capt. Harry Knight, Exercise Director, Phoenix Express, speaks at the opening ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

10:01 AM5/19/2021

Guests at the opening ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 watch an address by Adm. Robert P. Burke, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

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Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 holds opening ceremony in Tunisia

9:54 AM5/19/2021

Commodore Mohamed Salah Sagaama deputy chief of staff for naval operations, Tunisian Navy speaks during the opening ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 20201. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

4:37 PM5/13/2021

U.S. Marine Security Guards with U.S. Embassy Mali conduct a simulated Close Quarters Battle (CQB) scenario during a joint forces readiness exercise with Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) at the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali, May 8, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

4:34 PM5/13/2021

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), and Naval Construction Forces, the “Seabees”, Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) personnel wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J with the 37th Airlift Squadron in Agadez, Niger, May 8, 2021 for a joint forces readiness exercise in Mali, Africa. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

12:00 AM4/27/2021

The award of the Knight of the Order of the Stallion is the highest honorary order awarded to individuals and legal entities for eminent service, civil or military, to the nation of Burkina Faso.

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Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

1:26 PM4/26/2021

LT Agatha Kpamina, Ghana Armed Forces, is the first female from one of U.S. Africa Command’s partners – Ghana – to attend and complete the Infantry Basic Officer Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Mark Irish, chief of the Maneuver Center of Excellence’s International Military Student Office presents the Infantry blue cord to Kpamina.

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Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

8:20 AM4/22/2021

Africa has 13 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the world, holds resources critical to 21st century progress, and is at the crossroads of the world.

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U.S. Africa Command statement for record 2021 posture testimony.pdf

U.S. Africa Command statement for record 2021 posture testimony.pdf

U.S. Africa Command statement for record 2021 posture testimony.pdf

9:03 AM4/21/2021

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, to provide testimony to the House Armed Services Committee April 20, 2021, and the Senate Armed Services Committee April 22, 2021.

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Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

Amb. Young recognized for service as ambassador to Burkina Faso 2016-20

12:00 AM4/21/2021

On behalf of Burkinabe President Faso Roch Kabore, Burkinabe Ambassador to the U.S. Seydou Kabore presented Ambassador Andrew Young, U.S. Africa Command deputy commander for civil-military engagement, the Knight of the Order of the Stallion for Young's service as U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso from 2016-20.

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

2:17 PM4/19/2021

U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, Europe, a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, stationed in Rota, Spain, traveled to Timbuktu, Mali, on April 16, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

2:13 PM4/19/2021

U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, Europe, a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, stationed in Rota, Spain, traveled to Timbuktu, Mali, on April 16, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.

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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

1:25 PM4/15/2021

As part of an overseas trip, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 13-14, 2021, where he met with personnel and senior leaders to highlight his vision for security interests in the region.

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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

1:24 PM4/15/2021

As part of an overseas trip, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 13-14, 2021, where he met with personnel and senior leaders to highlight his vision for security interests in the region.

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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

1:21 PM4/15/2021

As part of an overseas trip, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 13-14, 2021, where he met with personnel and senior leaders to highlight his vision for security interests in the region.

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Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

Secretary of Defense visits AFRICOM to share vision, recognize personnel

2:38 PM4/14/2021

Topics of discussion included combating the malign influence of shared strategic rivals, and continued dialogue on U.S. force posture in Germany and elsewhere.

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