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Building partnerships at UA18

Building partnerships at UA18

Building partnerships at UA18

10:57 AM6/25/2020

Soldiers from 36th Engineer Brigade and Ghana Armed Forces arm wrestle during downtime of United Accord at the Bundase Training Camp in Ghana July 27, 2018. United Accord, which is slated for execution in September 2020, is a Ghana Armed Forces and U.S. Army Africa exercise consisting of a command post, field, and medical training, and Jungle Warfare School.

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Building partnerships at UA18

Building partnerships at UA18

Building partnerships at UA18

10:49 AM6/25/2020

Soldiers from 36th Engineer Brigade and Ghana Armed Forces arm wrestle during downtime of United Accord at the Bundase Training Camp in Ghana July 27, 2018. United Accord, which is slated for execution in September 2020, is a Ghana Armed Forces & U.S. Army Africa exercise consisting of a command post, field, and medical training, and Jungle Warfare School.

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AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

1:14 PM6/23/2020

U.S. Africa Command commander General Stephen J. Townsend accompanied U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland to a meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on June 22 in Zuwara, Libya. The meeting was held to emphasize the U.S. position that peace in Libya must be achieved through the political process, not military means.

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AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

1:11 PM6/23/2020

U.S. Africa Command commander General Stephen J. Townsend accompanied U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland to a meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on June 22 in Zuwara, Libya. The meeting was held to emphasize the U.S. position that peace in Libya must be achieved through the political process, not military means.

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U.S. Africa Command supports Department of State, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland meeting in Libya

U.S. Africa Command supports Department of State, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland meeting in Libya

U.S. Africa Command supports Department of State, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland meeting in Libya

10:03 AM6/23/2020

U.S. Africa Command commander General Stephen J. Townsend accompanied U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland to a meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on June 22 in Zuwara, Libya.

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New evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace

New evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace

New evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace

12:00 AM6/18/2020

These Russian aircraft are being used to support private military companies (PMCs) sponsored by the Russian government. A MiG-29 was photographed operating in the vicinity of the city of Sirte, Libya. The Spoon Rest is a Russian-made, mobile early warning radar system, designed to provide tactical support to military activities. Russia uses this system when deployed to a nation in the conduct of tactical combat operations.

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Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

10:20 AM6/12/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, presents the oldest and youngest Soldiers in the command to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 245th birthday during a joint ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, Jun. 11. “As the Senior American Soldier in Europe and Africa, it’s an honor to wish a Happy Birthday to America’s first service, the U.S. Army,” Townsend said.

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Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

10:20 AM6/12/2020

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, smartly moves out to present the saber to be used in a cake-cutting tradition to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 245th birthday during a joint ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, Jun. 11. The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year, according to the U.S. Army Center of Military History.

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Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

10:20 AM6/12/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wields a saber with the oldest and youngest Soldiers in the command in a cake-cutting tradition to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 245th birthday during a joint ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, Jun. 11. “As the Senior American Soldier in Europe and Africa, it’s an honor to wish a Happy Birthday to America’s first service, the U.S. Army,” Townsend said.

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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

11:12 AM6/9/2020

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), addresses the audience during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Turello will next serve as a special assistant to the Director of the National Guard Bureau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

11:12 AM6/9/2020

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Flora thanked the audience for attending and encouraged CJTF-HOA members to embrace the changes that inevitably will come to the command over the course of the next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

11:12 AM6/9/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, passes the command guidon to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Flora previously served as the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

11:12 AM6/9/2020

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), left, passes the command guidon to U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, right, during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Turello relinquished command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

11:12 AM6/9/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, served as presiding officer during a socially distanced change of command ceremony for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Townsend presided over the ceremony as U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commanding general (CG) of CJTF-HOA, relinquished command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming CG of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

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CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

CJTF-HOA holds change of command ceremony

11:12 AM6/9/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, left; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael D. Turello, outgoing commanding general (CG) of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), center; and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, incoming CG of CJTF-HOA, right; salute during the playing of Ruffles and Flourishes during a socially distanced change of command ceremony, June 8, 2020, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Flora previously served as the U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

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Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

4:24 PM6/5/2020

Russian fighter jets were recently deployed to Libya in order to support Russian state-sponsored private military contractors (PMCs) operating on the ground there. The Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya, from an airbase in Russia, after transiting Syria where it is assessed they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin. “The world heard Mr. Haftar declare he was about to unleash a new air campaign. That will be Russian mercenary pilots flying Russian-supplied aircraft to bomb Libyans,” said U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. (Date taken = date uploaded to DVIDS)

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Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

4:18 PM6/5/2020

Russian fighter jets were recently deployed to Libya in order to support Russian state-sponsored private military contractors (PMCs) operating on the ground there. The Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya, from an airbase in Russia, after transiting Syria where it is assessed they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin. “The world heard Mr. Haftar declare he was about to unleash a new air campaign. That will be Russian mercenary pilots flying Russian-supplied aircraft to bomb Libyans,” said U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. (Date taken = date uploaded to DVIDS)

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New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins

New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins

New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins

9:47 AM6/2/2020

Marines will be postured to respond to a broad range of military operations in Africa Command, including U.S. Embassy reinforcement, fixed-site security, and humanitarian assistance, among others.

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Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

10:10 AM6/1/2020

The donation also furthers the investigation of transnational criminal organizations, highlighting a commitment to preserve and strengthen the rule of law in Kenya.

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AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia

AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia

AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia

8:41 PM5/29/2020

During a telephone call, the leaders discussed upcoming training and exercise opportunities as they reaffirmed the strong American-Tunisian bilateral partnership.

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