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U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early
4:23 PM12/20/2019
As part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military, a shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, this week.
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11:41 AM12/14/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
5:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13.
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better. The National Guard shares the distinction of being the oldest unit in the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
National Guard Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Hadfield, AFRICOM deputy director for intelligence and Col. Patricia Fant, chief of the National Guard Integration, cut the cake to celebrate the National Guard's 383rd at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces

New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance  deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance  deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces
3:22 PM12/12/2019
The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda formalized their commitment to the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019.
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AFRICOM commander embarks USS Florida

AFRICOM commander embarks USS Florida AFRICOM commander embarks USS Florida
8:37 AM11/29/2019
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command and Rear Adm. William J. Houston, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Submarine Group 8 embarked the Ohio-class fleet guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) for a two-day underway, Nov. 25-26, 2019.
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Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners

Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners
2:05 PM11/21/2019
The U.S. Africa Command director of logistics met with senior African logisticians and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Djibouti, Kenya, and Ghana, Nov. 16-21.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:34 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, render honors during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:33 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, delivers remarks during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:32 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, renders honors during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:31 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend presents U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez with an award during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:29 PM11/15/2019
Personnel from U.S. Africa Command attend a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez relinquished his responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:29 PM11/15/2019
Personnel from U.S. Africa Command attend a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez relinquished his responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:25 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, poses for a photo with Chief Warrant Officer Ramous Barker, forces sergeant major of the Ghana Armed Forces following a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:23 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, salutes U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:23 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, passes the AFRICOM colors to U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:01 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez relinquished responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Africa Command during a ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Commander Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Military Leaders

AFRICOM Commander Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Military Leaders AFRICOM Commander Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Ethiopian Military Leaders
1:30 PM11/6/2019
General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, culminated a multi-country East Africa regional visit in Ethiopia, where he met with Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and General Berhanu Jula, Deputy Chief of Staff & Head of the Military Operations Division of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Nov. 6.
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