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USS Ross Conducts Live-Fire Exercises with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Ross Conducts Live-Fire Exercises with the Royal Moroccan Navy

USS Ross Conducts Live-Fire Exercises with the Royal Moroccan Navy

9:48 AM1/19/2018

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2018) Explosive rounds from the 5-inch gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) hit targets during a naval surface fire support exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy as part of exercise African Sea Lion, Jan. 14, 2018. Among African Sea Lion’s objectives is to test and evaluate US and Moroccan ability to conduct coordinated, combined naval surface fire support exercises on the Tan Tan firing range. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Emily Bertalan/Released)

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USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium

USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium

USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium

11:03 AM1/18/2018

More than 50 representatives from 13 countries attended the first-ever U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Partnership Flight Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 16, 2018. The symposium was created as a forum to share best practices and enhance cooperation between allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)

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USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium

USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium

USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium

11:02 AM1/18/2018

More than 50 representatives from 13 countries attended the first-ever U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Partnership Flight Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 16, 2018. The symposium was created as a forum to share best practices and enhance cooperation between allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)

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SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training

SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training

SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training

12:57 PM1/17/2018

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa verifies documents from a notional evacuee during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)

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SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training

SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training

SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors conduct evacuation control center training

12:55 PM1/17/2018

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa verifies documents from a notional evacuee during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Nov. 17, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operation in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino/Released)

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

11:30 AM1/3/2018

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 2, 2018, approximately 50 kilometers west of the capital, killing two terrorists and destroying one vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, preventing it from being used against the people in Mogadishu.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

12:21 PM12/28/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants Dec. 27, 2017, approximately 25 kilometers west of the capital, killing four terrorists and destroying one vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, preventing it from being used against the people in Mogadishu.

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U.S. support to the Federal Government of Somalia continues to make a positive impact

U.S. support to the Federal Government of Somalia continues to make a positive impact

U.S. support to the Federal Government of Somalia continues to make a positive impact

10:34 AM12/27/2017

International participants met to set a course for the future of the Federal Government of Somalia’s national security architecture, one of the country’s primary commitments from the previous Somalia Security Conference, held in London this past May.

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AFRICOM hosts journalists from Senegal and Guinea Bissau

AFRICOM hosts journalists from Senegal and Guinea Bissau

AFRICOM hosts journalists from Senegal and Guinea Bissau

9:43 AM12/22/2017

Media delegation learns about AFRICOM’s mission and programs

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AFRICOM Celebrates National Guard Birthday

AFRICOM Celebrates National Guard Birthday

AFRICOM Celebrates National Guard Birthday

5:18 PM12/15/2017

Service members from U.S. Africa Command, the National Guard and African partners marked the National Guard’s 381st birthday with cake cuttings and celebrations across the continent and in Germany.

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Top Policy Official: Military Not Only Solution to Terrorism in Africa

Top Policy Official: Military Not Only Solution to Terrorism in Africa

Top Policy Official: Military Not Only Solution to Terrorism in Africa

8:17 AM12/12/2017

U.S.-led efforts in Africa are vitally important as African nations confront complex and growing threats from multiple terrorist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al-Qaida affiliates and other extremist groups such as Boko Haram, the acting undersecretary of defense for policy said today on Capitol Hill.

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AFRICOM Commander Visits 15th MEU, USS San Diego

AFRICOM Commander Visits 15th MEU, USS San Diego

AFRICOM Commander Visits 15th MEU, USS San Diego

11:00 AM11/30/2017

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and met with members of the crew and embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:53 PM11/29/2017

Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officer course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare and present a press conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:51 PM11/29/2017

An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during a course in Nairobi, Kenya to train African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers prior to deployment. The press conference tested the officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

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Commemorating Peace with Allies: Honoring Battle Monuments from Paris to Tunis

Commemorating Peace with Allies: Honoring Battle Monuments from Paris to Tunis

Commemorating Peace with Allies: Honoring Battle Monuments from Paris to Tunis

10:45 AM11/20/2017

In honor of Armistice, Remembrance, and Veterans Day, leaders rom Naval Forces Europe/Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, Italy, participated in commemorations across Europe and Africa, Nov 11, 2017.

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Preparing our Practitioners: CJTF-HOA Hosts Tropical Medicine Course

Preparing our Practitioners: CJTF-HOA Hosts Tropical Medicine Course

Preparing our Practitioners: CJTF-HOA Hosts Tropical Medicine Course

10:27 AM11/20/2017

Medical professionals from across the military services, foreign militaries and local community joined together to discuss challenges posed to medical personnel providing care for troops operating within the Horn of Africa and the East African region.

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AFRICOM Holds Inaugural Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference

AFRICOM Holds Inaugural Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference

AFRICOM Holds Inaugural Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference

3:03 PM11/10/2017

Senior Enlisted Leaders from 20 African partner nations, the U.S., and NATO participated in the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command, Nov. 6-10, 2017 in Grainau, Germany.

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Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

12:32 PM10/17/2017

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

9:31 AM10/2/2017

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

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U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

U.S., Japanese, French, Italian militaries partner for first multilateral NEO exercise in Africa

9:28 AM10/2/2017

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise to share best practices with the Japanese military located in Djibouti, Africa, Sept. 27 - 19, 2017. The exercise included military representation from French and Italian partner nations. During the mulit-day event, CJTF-HOA conducted table-top exercises, a combat lifesaver course and force protection discussion along with the NEO on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.

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