AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:31 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:21 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
U.S. Air Force and Algerian aeromedical teams examine patient medical gear during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity for the U.S. and Algerian medical teams to exchange knowledge and best practices, strengthening respective capabilities.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Ostrowski, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse and instructor, demonstrates a medical scenario in the simulation lab during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to deepen the cooperative relationship and foster mutual understanding of aeromedical patient care practices.
U.S. Air Force and Algerian aeromedical teams treat a robotic mannequin during a clinical simulation demonstration as part of an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to deepen the cooperative relationship and foster mutual understanding of aeromedical patient care practices.
An Algerian military member examines a 3D printed bone as U.S. Air Force Brenda Robinson, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron healthcare simulation operations specialist, briefs training and simulation capabilities during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity for the U.S. and Algerian medical teams to exchange knowledge and best practices, strengthening respective capabilities.
Algerian aeromedical personnel observe a U.S. Air Force 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician and flight nurse simulate patient care during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
Algerian military personnel conduct a litter carry with a medical mannequin onto a static C-130 Hercules aircraft during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Marnelos, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, explains U.S. checklist procedures to an Algerian medical member during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
U.S. Air Force and Algerian aeromedical personnel secure a medical mannequin on a static C-130 Hercules during training as part of an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Livolsi, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, explains procedures for a medical evacuation bus during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 15, 2025. The exchange, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices between the U.S. and Algerian medical teams.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force medical personnel from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Team, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Algerian medical and flight crew personnel collaborated to exchange best practices and patient care methods during an aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 14–18.
U.S. Forces Conduct Additional Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:28 PM7/13/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 13, 2025.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab between June 27-30, 2025.