U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
1:00 PM11/16/2022
U.S. Army Operational Detachment-Alpha and Botswana Defence Force members move toward their objective during a Joint Combined Exchange Training mission in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
1:00 PM11/16/2022
U.S. Army Operational Detachment-Alpha and Botswana Defence Force members practice patrol movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills
12:59 PM11/16/2022
A Botswana Defence Force looks for members of the opposition force during a halt in movement on a training mission during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 30, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/15/2022
Staff Sgt. Ciara Chico, special operations civil affairs medical sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, takes part in an impromptu Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 15, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/14/2022
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Clarke, a civil affairs team lead with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, observes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine as he briefs his team's approach to an exercise scenario during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/14/2022
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kirchoff, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, welcomes a Tanzanian Special Forces Marine Team and their interpreter Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa into his village home during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 14, 2022. This JCET focused on civil affairs, such as learning how to conduct civil engagements, reconnaissance, information reporting, and tactical combat casualty care.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
12:00 AM11/11/2022
The trip included several stops to meet with host nation civilian and military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. Marines currently in the region.
Federal Government of Somalia combats terrorists with support from U.S. forces
12:00 AM11/11/2022
Somali National Army forces were engaged with al-Shabaab fighters in a remote area approximately 285 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu on Nov. 9, 2022.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside Tanzanian partners
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibrahim Mkusa, a civil reconnaissance non-commissioned officer with the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, discusses strategies for an exercise scenario with members from the Tanzania Marine Special Forces during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 10, 2022. U.S. engagements with partners reinforce the U.S.’s dedication to uphold international values of human rights, representative government, and global prosperity.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Michael Langley discusses military medicine with Angola Brig. Gen. Armando Pinto and Ms. Francisca dos Reis, U.S. Embassy Office of Security Cooperation Program Assistant, during a visit to the Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
U.S., Malagasy leaders discuss maritime security, humanitarian aid
12:00 AM11/10/2022
Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey, deputy director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs, U.S. Africa Command, met with Madagascar's Minister of Defense, Lt. Gen. Richard Rakotonirina, on Nov. 10, 2022, to discuss shared Malagasy and U.S. concerns.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
12:00 AM11/10/2022
(Left to right) Angola army Lt. Gen. Alberto DeAlmeida, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Dr. Francisca dos Reis, and Angola army Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti tour the Angola army’s Principle Military Hospital and Superior Institute of Medicine in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10. Langley, the U.S. Africa Command commander, was in Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angolan defense officials.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
12:00 AM11/10/2022
Gen. Michael Langley presents Army Capt. Claudia McDermott with a commander’s coin during a visit to the U.S.-Angola Military Medical Readiness Exercise in Luanda, Angola, on Nov. 10, 2022. Langley, the commanding general of U.S. Africa Command, stopped by the exercise during a visit to Angola to discuss security cooperation with senior Angola defense officials. McDermott led the team of U.S. Army medical providers participating in the exercise with Angolan counterparts.
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
U.S., Angola conclude inaugural military medical exercise
12:00 AM11/10/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets Angolan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital during MEDREX Angola 23-1, held at the Hospital Militar Principal in Luanda, Angola, from Nov. 8-18, 2022. Langley received a tour of the hospital from senior Angolan military officials and spent time greeting the teams of Angolan and American medical professionals participating in the Medical Readiness Exercise.
SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum to gauge progress and set stage for success in Africa
12:00 AM11/7/2022
Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about how the Army is supporting U.S. Africa Command objectives.
Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces
12:00 AM11/5/2022
In support of the Federal Government of Somalia’s ongoing operations against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Cadale, Somalia, on Nov. 3, 2022.