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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities
9:58 AM11/25/2020
201123-N-AO868-1209 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2020) The Tunisian Navy ship OPV Sophonisbe (P613) pulls alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) during a replenishment-at-sea exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 23, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)
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New imageUSS Hershel “Woody” Williams and Tunisian Navy Exercise Maritime Security Capabilities

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9:56 AM11/25/2020
201123-N-AO868-1209 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2020) The Tunisian Navy ship OPV Sophonisbe (P613) pulls alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), not pictured, during a replenishment-at-sea exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 23, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy/ Released)
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AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference

AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference  AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference
9:24 AM11/25/2020
U.S. Africa Command’s office of the legal counsel’s legal engagements division held the first in a series of 11 virtual conferences with legal advisors from African partner nations. The conference series are being held virtually in response to COVID-related travel restrictions, but will likely continue after the pandemic.
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AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference

AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference  AFRICOM Holds Virtual Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination Conference
9:08 AM11/25/2020
U.S. Africa Command’s office of the legal counsel’s legal engagements division held the first in a series of 11 virtual conferences with legal advisors from African partner nations in support of the Command Advice, Investigation, and Coordination (CAIC) program, Nov. 18.
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AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police

AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police
4:26 PM11/23/2020
U.S. Africa Command donated a 40-bed, negative air pressure mobile field hospital to the Kenya Border Police, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to Kenya and continued support for partner nations in the fight against COVID-19.
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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commands consolidate

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commands consolidate U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commands consolidate
1:03 PM11/23/2020
The consolidation of these two Army service component commands under one four-star commander will play a vital role in supporting missions across two interconnected theaters of operation.
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U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region

U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region U.S., Ghana partner to build disaster management capabilities across the region
9:09 AM11/17/2020
On November 9, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan officially presented a skills-based Disaster Management Curriculum to Major General Francis Ofori, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC). The curriculum was produced by United States Africa Command in partnership with KAIPTC.
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Rapport d'évaluation des pertes civiles du quatrième trimestre du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique

Rapport d'évaluation des pertes civiles du quatrième trimestre du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique Rapport d'évaluation des pertes civiles du quatrième trimestre du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique
3:46 PM11/6/2020
Le Commandement Américain pour l'Afrique a achevé son évaluation des victimes civiles du quatrième trimestre dans le cadre de l'engagement du commandement à améliorer la transparence et la responsabilité dans notre évaluation et la communication des allégations de victimes civiles. Il s'agit du troisième rapport d'évaluation des victimes civiles depuis que le Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique (USAFRICOM) a commencé à publier des rapports trimestriels en avril 2020.
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Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Djiboutian Bataillon d'intervention rapide conduct joint training

Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Djiboutian Bataillon d'intervention rapide conduct joint training Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Djiboutian Bataillon d'intervention rapide conduct joint training
3:24 PM11/2/2020
The advanced infantry battalion's primary mission is to train and serve as a quick reaction force to accomplish specified tasks directed by its higher command in the Djiboutian army.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Rota, Spain

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Rota, Spain USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Rota, Spain
2:40 PM10/26/2020
While operating in the U.S. Africa Command area of operations, the ship conducted six maritime evolutions alongside African partner nations, participated in a major multinational exercise, and conducted refueling operations.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
1:17 PM10/21/2020
Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is greeted by Maj. Gen. Mohamed Larbi Haouli (far right), commander, Algerian Naval Forces, during military staff talks held in Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
1:09 PM10/21/2020
Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, meets with the Commander of Algerian Naval Forces and the Director of Naval Cooperation Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
1:08 PM10/21/2020
The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership
12:58 PM10/21/2020
The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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Special Operations Command Afric

Special Operations Command Afric Special Operations Command Afric
1:17 PM10/20/2020
Chaplain Michael Smith meets with a Burkinabe counterpart during a meeting in Burkina Faso in January of 2020.
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Chaplains bridge the COVID gap using modern methods

Chaplains bridge the COVID gap using modern methods Chaplains bridge the COVID gap using modern methods
1:17 PM10/20/2020
SOCAFRICA chaplains use VTC and social media to stay connected to their units, assist Burkina Faso chaplains in doing the same
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U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense  U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense
10:46 AM10/20/2020
At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. The Oct. 1 donation included containers of chlorine as part of a PPE donation to the Defense Forces of Zambia in the fight against COVID-19.
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Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response

Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response
10:38 AM10/14/2020
Topics included threats and opportunities in the COVID-19 environment, best practices in prevention and response to COVID-19, biosecurity threat reduction, and disease management during COVID-19.
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AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
2:45 PM10/5/2020
Djiboutian National Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) conducts a live-fire exercise in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 28. The RIB’s mission is to serve as a reactionary force to accomplish specific tasks directed by their higher command in the Djiboutian army.
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AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners
2:35 PM10/5/2020
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, speaks with soldiers from the Djiboutian National Army’s Rapid Intervention Battalion (RIB) after watching a live-fire exercise Sept. 28. The RIB’s mission is to serve as a reactionary force to accomplish specific tasks directed by their higher command in the Djiboutian army.
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