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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

4:06 PM2/1/2021

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg discusses with Sudanese military senior leadership security threats in Africa and the need to improve coordination and information sharing between regional partners and the U.S.

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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

4:06 PM2/1/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the Commander for civil-military engagement met with high-level Congolese military and civilian leaders, including President Felix Tshisekedi, Defense Minister Aime Ngoy Mukena, Deputy Minister of Defense Sylvain Mutombo, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the DRC Gen. Célestin Mbala Munsense and DRC general officers. Topics included ongoing professionalization of the military force, rule of law, protection of human rights, military justice, accountability, and promoting security and stability, among other subjects.

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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

4:04 PM2/1/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the Commander for civil-military engagement and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg engage with news media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Young and Berg's engagements renewed partnerships and discussions centered on commonalities, shared values, mutual interests, and the need to strengthen regional capacity to address security challenges.

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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

1:15 PM1/28/2021

U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Embassy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and DRC leaders meet to discuss importance of professional and accountable military forces, the impact of armed terrorist groups and areas for cooperation and support Jan. 28, 2021. “Civilians, Soldiers, and countries need to be connected and work together to bring peace and prosperity to the DRC and region,” said Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, during the meeting with DRC Deputy Minister of Defense Sylvain Mutombo (second from left), Gen. Celestin Mbala (far left) and Rear Adm. Heidi Berg (right), director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command.

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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

1:15 PM1/28/2021

U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Embassy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and DRC leaders meet to discuss importance of professional and accountable military forces, the impact of armed terrorist groups and areas for cooperation and support Jan. 28, 2021. “Civilians, Soldiers, and countries need to be connected and work together to bring peace and prosperity to the DRC and region,” said Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, during the meeting with DRC Deputy Minister of Defense Sylvain Mutombo (left).

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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

10:26 AM1/28/2021

A U.S. Africa Command delegation arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jan. 27, following a historic visit to Sudan Jan. 25-27.

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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

12:00 AM1/28/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, Rear Admiral Heidi Berg and a U.S. Africa Command delegation met with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi and his DRC delegation Jan. 28.

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Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

4:08 PM1/27/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for Civil-Military Engagement, meets with Maj. Gen. Yassin Ibrahim Yassin during a series of meetings with key military and government officials the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Young and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, conducted the trip following Sudan’s historic peace agreement signed on Oct. 3, 2020, to pursue new opportunities for U.S.-Sudanese partnership.

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Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

2:09 PM1/27/2021

The U.S. Africa Command Director of Intelligence, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, spoke with Sudanese military professionals from the Sudanese Higher Military Academy in Sudan, Jan. 27.

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Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

12:00 AM1/25/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for Civil-Military Engagement, is greeted upon arrival in Sudan for a series of meetings with key military and government officials the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Young and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, conducted the trip following Sudan’s historic peace agreement signed on Oct. 3, 2020, to pursue new opportunities for U.S.-Sudanese partnership.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

4:35 PM1/19/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinities of Jamaame and Deb Scinnele, Somalia, on Jan. 19, 2021.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

9:52 PM1/18/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Tiyeeglow, Somalia, on Jan. 18, 2021.

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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

5:05 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during an award ceremony on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

5:00 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during an award ceremony on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

11:05 AM1/17/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a visit to Cooperative Security Location, Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 16, to meet with U.S. commanders and forces supporting security and training in the region.

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AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

12:00 AM1/16/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a five-day visit to East Africa in mid-January 2021, which included stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia. Townsend was accompanied by the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, whose participation on the trip emphasized the need for professional, well trained enlisted corps for partner forces, recognized U.S. forces and spoke with Somali military leadership about training possibilities.

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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

12:00 AM1/15/2021

Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, congratulates a service member during an award ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2021. Thresher was part of a five-day visit to East Africa with U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. During the trip, Thresher recognized U.S. forces and spoke with partner military leadership about training possibilities.

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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

12:00 AM1/15/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to a group of service members during an award ceremony at an airfield in East Africa, Jan 15, 2021. Townsend traveled to East Africa to review future posturing of U.S. forces with key leaders in support of Operation Octave Quartz in preparation for the next phase of operations in East Africa.

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USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Porter Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy

12:00 AM1/15/2021

210115-N-BM428-0260 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2021) Lt. Mikaela Robbins determines the course of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) with Lt. j.g. Brian Callahan on the bridge of the ship during Exercise Atlas Handshake while in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 15, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor

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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

8:52 AM1/14/2021

In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.

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