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U.S. Forces at Camp Lemonnier commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

U.S. Forces at Camp Lemonnier commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks U.S. Forces at Camp Lemonnier commemorate 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
12:00 AM9/11/2021
U.S. forces at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks on America.
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U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force

U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force
2:51 PM8/31/2021
U.S. Department of Defense leaders attended the A-29 Super Tucano induction ceremony, hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the Nigerian Air Force, here Aug. 31. The aircraft will assist the Nigerian Air Force in their fight against violent extremist organizations including the Islamic State West Africa Province.
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U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft inducted into Nigerian Air Force

U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft inducted into Nigerian Air Force U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft inducted into Nigerian Air Force
2:44 PM8/31/2021
The aircraft, inducted into the Nigerian Air Force Aug. 31, 2021, will help improve capabilities and increase training and integration opportunities between Nigerian and U.S. service members.
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Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals in Africa (Pt. II – evolution)

Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals in Africa (Pt. II – evolution) Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals in Africa (Pt. II – evolution)
2:24 PM8/31/2021
Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for african affairs, visited U.S. Africa Command leadership at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, from Aug. 2-5. Blyden’s visit was intended to enhance understanding of the command and share policy and strategy objectives her office is working on. During her time she took a few moments to share her thoughts on U.S. Africa Command has evolved to meet the problem sets and challenges in Africa through shifts in thinking, resourcing and whole-of-government approach.
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Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security)

Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security) Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security)
12:00 AM8/30/2021
Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for african affairs, visited U.S. Africa Command leadership at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, from Aug. 2-5. Blyden’s visit was intended to enhance understanding of the command and share policy and strategy objectives her office is working on. During her time she took a few moments to share her thoughts on what leadership from a different gender perspective means.
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U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab U.S. Africa Command conducts strike against al-Shabaab
7:54 PM8/24/2021
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab fighters engaged in active combat with our Somali partners in the vicinity of Cammaara, Somalia, on Aug. 24, 2021.
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21.08.20 FY21 Q3 CIVCAS Assessment Report (Somali).pdf

21.08.20 FY21 Q3 CIVCAS Assessment Report (Somali).pdf 21.08.20 FY21 Q3 CIVCAS Assessment Report (Somali).pdf
6:26 PM8/20/2021
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Q3 2021_CIVCAS Report_French.pdf

Q3 2021_CIVCAS Report_French.pdf Q3 2021_CIVCAS Report_French.pdf
2:23 PM8/20/2021
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Q3 2021_CIVCAS Report_Arabic.pdf

Q3 2021_CIVCAS Report_Arabic.pdf Q3 2021_CIVCAS Report_Arabic.pdf
2:20 PM8/20/2021
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U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 3rd Quarter, 2021

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 3rd Quarter, 2021 U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 3rd Quarter, 2021
11:11 AM8/20/2021
In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment reporting period ending June 30, 2021, U.S. Africa Command received one report of civilian casualties.
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Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa

Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa Morocco hosts U.S. Africa Command communications and cyber symposium with representatives from across Africa
9:04 AM8/20/2021
Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command’s annual senior leader communication symposium focused on discussing opportunities to improve training and workforce development for armed forces’ communication capabilities.
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ROTC cadets complete internship in Germany, grow as future leaders to serve and support U.S. partnerships

ROTC cadets complete internship in Germany, grow as future leaders to serve and support U.S. partnerships ROTC cadets complete internship in Germany, grow as future leaders to serve and support U.S. partnerships
12:00 AM8/19/2021
U.S. Africa Command hosted 11 U.S. Army ROTC for an extended cadet summer internship in summer 2021 at Kelley Barracks near Stuttgart, Germany.
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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger
9:57 AM8/13/2021
U.S. service members assigned to U.S. Africa Command's North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:52 AM8/10/2021
210807-N-LK647-0129 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) The Nigerian Navy band plays as the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) pulls into port, Aug. 7, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:52 AM8/10/2021
210807-N-LK647-0202 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) Capt. Chad Graham, commanding officer, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, second from right, and Nigerian Navy leadership salute as the Nigerian Navy band plays the United States national anthem on the pier beside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 7, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Nigeria for Maritime Security Engagement
9:52 AM8/10/2021
210807-N-LK647-0202 LAGOS, Nigeria (Aug. 7, 2021) Capt. Chad Graham, commanding officer, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, left, meets with a Nigerian Navy commodore aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 7, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey/Released)
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:12 PM8/9/2021
210805-N- TI693-1006 MOMBASA, Kenya (Aug. 5, 2021) Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 participants get together for a group photo at the Bandari Maritime Academy, in Mombasa, Kenya, Aug. 5, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV / Released)
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:10 PM8/9/2021
Members of the Seychellois Coast Guard board the Seychellois patrol boat SCGS La Fleche (P32) during visit, board, search, and seizure training as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021 in Victoria, Seychelles, Aug. 3, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:08 PM8/9/2021
Djiboutian, Somalian, Comorian and U.S. service members review visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) procedures before practicing simulated scenarios during exercise Cutlass Express 2021 at L'Escale Marina, Djibouti, Aug. 2, 2021. VBSS is conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations at sea. Exercise Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes

Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 Concludes
3:03 PM8/9/2021
The exercise ran 14 days within the vicinity of Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles.
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