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New U.S. AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti in First Trip to Africa

New U.S. AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti in First Trip to Africa

New U.S. AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti in First Trip to Africa

10:25 AM4/25/2013

Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16-18, as part of his first trip to Africa less than 2 weeks after taking command. Rodriguez, who took command of U.S. AFRICOM April 5, met with

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Partnership Builds on Previous Exercises during Cutlass Express Planning

Partnership Builds on Previous Exercises during Cutlass Express Planning

Partnership Builds on Previous Exercises during Cutlass Express Planning

11:49 AM4/24/2013

Sailors and civilian maritime professionals from Europe, Africa and the United States discussed objectives and activities for Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 (CE13) during the first of three planning conferences, April 16-19.
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MEDRETE 13-2 Helps African Doctors Train the Trainer

MEDRETE 13-2 Helps African Doctors Train the Trainer

MEDRETE 13-2 Helps African Doctors Train the Trainer

11:13 AM4/23/2013

In the past, U.S. Army Africa has held Medical Readiness and Training Exercises to conduct ophthalmologic surgery in different countries in Africa to cure its residents of cataracts. To date, there have been more than 800 cases of cataracts cured

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West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day

West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day

West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day

7:10 AM4/22/2013

West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day By Technical Sergeant Olufemi A. Owolabi During a symposium hosted by U.S. Africa Command in 2011, five East African nations’ militaries

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African Executive Dialogue Examines Ways to Unlock Potential of Africa’s Peace, Security Architecture

African Executive Dialogue Examines Ways to Unlock Potential of Africa’s Peace, Security Architecture

African Executive Dialogue Examines Ways to Unlock Potential of Africa’s Peace, Security Architecture

8:45 AM4/19/2013

A high-level delegation of African security professionals, representatives of governments and regional institutions across Africa, and senior U.S. government officials convened in Washington April 10-12, 2013, for the second annual African

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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

8:18 AM4/19/2013

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Terry R. Ferrell assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a ceremony here presided by the U.S. Africa Command commander April 18, 2013.

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African Lion Rockets into 2013

African Lion Rockets into 2013

African Lion Rockets into 2013

8:01 AM4/15/2013

Marine Corps Forces Africa conducted the final planning conference for African Lion 13 at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces southern headquarters facilities in Agadir, Morocco, Jan. 29 – Feb. 1. AL-13 is a U.S. African Command-sponsored, MFA-led

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Libyan Military Leaders Visit Naples to Discuss Maritime Security

Libyan Military Leaders Visit Naples to Discuss Maritime Security

Libyan Military Leaders Visit Naples to Discuss Maritime Security

7:44 AM4/15/2013

Leaders from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet and the Libyan navy and coast guard, met to discuss maritime security in Naples, Italy, April 3-4.

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Cameroonian Medics Participate in MECAP

Cameroonian Medics Participate in MECAP

Cameroonian Medics Participate in MECAP

10:47 AM4/12/2013

Cameroonian Battalion d’Intervention Rapide (B.I.R.) personnel help prepare patients before seeing a doctor during a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security

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U.S. Africa Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program Rebuilds South African School Destroyed by Tornado

U.S. Africa Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program Rebuilds South African School Destroyed by Tornado

U.S. Africa Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program Rebuilds South African School Destroyed by Tornado

9:03 AM4/10/2013

The new school was paid for through USAFRICOM’s use of the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster and Civic Aid (OHDACA) appropriation. The new classrooms cost $200,000 and also provided new bathroom facilities for the school children. Within only

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Africa Partnership Station Brings Medical Practitioners Together

Africa Partnership Station Brings Medical Practitioners Together

Africa Partnership Station Brings Medical Practitioners Together

2:30 PM4/9/2013

U.S. and Cameroonian forces wrapped up the last of three consecutive bi-lateral civil-military engagements with the conclusion of a combined health outreach, April 5.

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African Lion 13 Begins with Maritime Offload

African Lion 13 Begins with Maritime Offload

African Lion 13 Begins with Maritime Offload

1:59 PM4/9/2013

As part of Exercise African Lion 13, a joint force of Marines, Airmen, Sailors, and Soldiers conducted a maritime prepositioning offload at the port of Agadir, Morocco, that delivered, organized, and prepared vehicles and equipment for the joint

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Ugandan Forces Train with U.S. Marines For Somalia Mission

Ugandan Forces Train with U.S. Marines For Somalia Mission

Ugandan Forces Train with U.S. Marines For Somalia Mission

12:26 PM4/8/2013

Uganda Peoples' Defense Force soldiers' commitment to increase security and stability in the Horn of Africa and contribute to the African Union Mission in Somalia entails training from U.S. Marines supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

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USARAF Chaplain, Medical Experts Provide Resiliency Seminars in Burundi

USARAF Chaplain, Medical Experts Provide Resiliency Seminars in Burundi

USARAF Chaplain, Medical Experts Provide Resiliency Seminars in Burundi

11:59 AM4/8/2013

U.S. Army Africa Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sid Taylor and Lt. Col. Graeme Bicknell from U.S. Army Medical Command recently traveled to Burundi to provide resiliency training. Seminars were modeled after the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program, a

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U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Commander

11:12 AM4/5/2013

General David M. Rodriguez assumed command of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) from General Carter F. Ham, Friday, April 5.

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Burundi Soldiers Enhance Security with SP-MAGTF Africa 13

Burundi Soldiers Enhance Security with SP-MAGTF Africa 13

Burundi Soldiers Enhance Security with SP-MAGTF Africa 13

10:55 AM4/4/2013

Burundi National Defense Force soldiers recently shared 10 weeks of pre-deployment training with the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, near the 110 Brigade Compound here. The purpose of

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Silent Warrior 2013 Strives to Strengthen Security and Military-to-Military Relationships through Training

Silent Warrior 2013 Strives to Strengthen Security and Military-to-Military Relationships through Training

Silent Warrior 2013 Strives to Strengthen Security and Military-to-Military Relationships through Training

1:57 PM4/1/2013

Photo Essay: Silent Warrior 2013 strives to strengthen security and military-to-military relationships through training.

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Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.

Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.

Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.

11:59 AM4/1/2013

On Friday, March 22, 41 mid-level African security officers, primarily majors and lieutenants-colonel, from 36 countries across Africa completed the Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course, a three-week program conducted in

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US Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge

US Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge

US Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge

8:38 AM4/1/2013

U.S. Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge at the 2nd Military Region Hospital as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by

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Seabees and Cameroon Military Complete Health Outposts to Assist Local Villages

Seabees and Cameroon Military Complete Health Outposts to Assist Local Villages

Seabees and Cameroon Military Complete Health Outposts to Assist Local Villages

7:32 AM4/1/2013

The intent of the engagement is to strengthen the partnership between U.S. and Cameroon and increase capacity of military and civilian medical practitioners, in keeping with the overarching program Africa Partnership Station. APS is an

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