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Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships

Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships

Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships

12:00 AM3/20/2020

Military members from across U.S. Africa Command attended the inaugural Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) March 4-8.

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Historic U.S. Naval ship visit shows strength of U.S.-South African partnership

Historic U.S. Naval ship visit shows strength of U.S.-South African partnership

Historic U.S. Naval ship visit shows strength of U.S.-South African partnership

12:00 AM3/16/2020

On March 15, the USS Carney arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for a scheduled port visit

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AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

5:13 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher receives the colors from U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend as a symbolism of accepting responsibility as the new command senior enlisted leader Feb. 28 in Stuttgart, Germany

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AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

5:13 PM3/2/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, together with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher render a salute during the playing of the national anthem U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, presided the assumption of responsibility ceremony, on Feb. 28, 2020, Kelley Barracks

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Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

3:51 PM2/27/2020

Forces Armées Tchadiennes soldiers train in tactical combat casualty care from their Sénégalese trainers near Kaedi, Mauritania, Feb. 19, 2020. This training teaches partner forces a variety of lifesaving skills in a realistic scenario, so that they are fully prepared to perform casualty care in a real situation. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)

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Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

3:51 PM2/27/2020

Forces Armées Tchadiennes soldiers train in tactical combat casualty care from their Sénégalese trainers near Kaedi, Mauritania, Feb. 19, 2020. This training teaches partner forces a variety of lifesaving skills in a realistic scenario, so that they are fully prepared to perform casualty care in a real situation. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)

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Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

Tactical medical training adds another layer of depth of training for African forces at Flintlock 20

3:50 PM2/27/2020

Forces Armées Tchadiennes soldiers train in tactical combat casualty care from their Sénégalese trainers near Kaedi, Mauritania, Feb. 19, 2020. This training teaches partner forces a variety of lifesaving skills in a realistic scenario, so that they are fully prepared to perform casualty care in a real situation. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo Sgt. 1st Class Caleb Barrieau)

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Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab leader associated with Manda Bay attack

Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab leader associated with Manda Bay attack

Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab leader associated with Manda Bay attack

12:00 AM2/25/2020

Post-strike assessments confirm the two terrorists killed in the Feb. 22, 2020, precision airstrikes were an individual associated with the attack on Manda Bay and his wife, who was also a known al-Shabaab member

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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

12:00 AM2/21/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit and met with African senior military leaders

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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

12:00 AM2/21/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) and met with African senior military leaders

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

12:00 AM2/19/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Wadajir, Somalia, on Feb. 19, 2020.

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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

12:00 AM2/14/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

Several prominent civic Nigerien leaders, including the governor, mayor, and sultan of Agadez, participated in a tour of the new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201. The hanger itself is comprised of 58 tons of steel and includes an engine maintenance room, supply storage, training area, battery, and tool rooms. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

Members of the Nigerien Air Force participated in a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. The hangar will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Air Force from the United States. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, and Colonel Abdoul Kader Amirou, deputy chief of staff for the Nigerien Air Force, cut the ribbon signifying the facility's turnover to Niger at a dedication ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, provide remarks during a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force, Jan. 22. The new hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Armed Forces from the United States. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22. Several prominent civic leaders from the surrounding community, including the governor, mayor, and sultan of Agadez, attended the ceremony alongside both Department of State and U.S. Africa command leadership. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22. The new hangar is comprised of approximately 58 tons of steel and measures 2,800 square meters with a taxiway and apron measuring almost 13,000 square meters. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020

AGADEZ, Niger – The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22.

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