U.S. Africa Command completes first visit to Tunisia
9:38 AM11/24/2025
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.12 thru 14, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security.
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is flown over Czech Special Forces, Mauritanian pilots, and U.S. Forces as part of Bomber Task Force 26-1 and a close air support training event in Atar, Mauritania, November 19, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is flown over the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility, as a part of Bomber Task Force 26-1, Nov. 19, 2025. The ability of U.S. forces and equipment to operate in conjunction with those of our Allies and partners is critical to bolstering an extended network of capabilities to decisively meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Justin Cole, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller assigned to the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, assists pilots from the Mauritanian Air Force in making 9-Line close air support training calls to a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron in Atar, Mauritania, November 19, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training
9:34 AM11/21/2025
U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. European and U.S. Strategic Commands, conducted a partner training event with the Mauritanian Air Force in Atar, Mauritania on Wednesday. U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) traveled from Vicenza, IT to Atar, Mauritania and conducted ground to air training with Mauritanian Air Force personnel.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jared Bindl, chief of science, technology and innovation at U.S. Africa Command speaks during the Joint Warfighter Innovation at the Edge breakout session of the 2025 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference, in Washington, D.C. August 28, 2025. (courtesy photo, National Defense Industrial Association)
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
7:37 PM11/20/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a series of airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov. 19, 2025.
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over a Change of Responsibility ceremony transitioning senior enlisted leadership from SgtMaj Michael P. Woods to Command SGM Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Commander speaks during AFRICOM's Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony formally transitions senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
SGM Garric M. Banfield, U.S. Africa Command incoming Command Senior Enlisted Leader, speaks during his Change of Responsibility ceremony with SgtMaj Michael P. Woods at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, presided over a Change of Responsibility ceremony transitioning senior enlisted leadership from SgtMaj Michael P. Woods to Command SGM Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on Nov. 20, 2025. The ceremony is significant because it reinforces AFRICOM’s commitment to strong enlisted leadership and continued stability, readiness, and partnership across the African continent. (U.S. Africa Command Photo by Jason Johnson)
U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership
4:07 PM11/20/2025
U.S. Africa Command hosted a Change of Responsibility ceremony formally transitioning senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 20.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched the Warfighter Innovation Council (WIC) on Nov. 7, establishing a strategic framework to better facilitate warfighter innovation both at its headquarters and within its component commands.
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
2:45 PM11/20/2025
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command and his team pose for a group photo with Moroccan Gen. Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces and other senior Moroccan defense officials in Rabat, Morocco Oct. 20, 2025. (photo by Soufiane Zarhouni, U.S. Consulate in Morocco)
U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
2:44 PM11/20/2025
Moroccan Gen. Mohammed Berrid (left), Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson (right), commander of U.S. Africa Command in Rabat, Morocco Oct. 20, 2025. (photo by Soufiane Zarhouni, U.S. Consulate in Morocco)