AFRICOM and Kenya Defence forces issue first-ever African chiefs of defense joint communiqué, setting course for continental security opportunities
6:27 PM8/14/2025
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have formally released the first Joint Communiqué to emerge from the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD), marking a new phase of coordinated action among African and international defense leaders.
AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:31 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:31 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:31 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:21 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
U.S. Air Force and Algerian aeromedical teams examine patient medical gear during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity for the U.S. and Algerian medical teams to exchange knowledge and best practices, strengthening respective capabilities.
An Algerian military member examines a 3D printed bone as U.S. Air Force Brenda Robinson, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron healthcare simulation operations specialist, briefs training and simulation capabilities during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity for the U.S. and Algerian medical teams to exchange knowledge and best practices, strengthening respective capabilities.
Algerian aeromedical personnel observe a U.S. Air Force 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician and flight nurse simulate patient care during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
Algerian military personnel conduct a litter carry with a medical mannequin onto a static C-130 Hercules aircraft during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Marnelos, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, explains U.S. checklist procedures to an Algerian medical member during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
U.S. Air Force and Algerian aeromedical personnel secure a medical mannequin on a static C-130 Hercules during training as part of an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2025. The familiarization visit, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange aeromedical training and best practices, serving as a foundation for future military healthcare cooperation.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Livolsi, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, explains procedures for a medical evacuation bus during an Algerian aeromedical evacuation familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 15, 2025. The exchange, led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices between the U.S. and Algerian medical teams.
Dr. Jason “JW” Womack, Senior Director for Organizational Engagement and Leader Development for the U.S. Space Force speaks during the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rabat, Morocco on June 11, 2025. The conference, held from June 10–12, brought together over 130 senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African nations to exchange best practices, address shared challenges, and build multinational partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Dr. Jason “JW” Womack, Senior Director for Organizational Engagement and Leader Development for the U.S. Space Force speaks during the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rabat, Morocco on June 11, 2025. The conference, held from June 10–12, brought together over 130 senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African nations to exchange best practices, address shared challenges, and build multinational partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Dr. Jason “JW” Womack, Senior Director for Organizational Engagement and Leader Development for the U.S. Space Force speaks during the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rabat, Morocco on June 11, 2025. The conference, held from June 10–12, brought together over 130 senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African nations to exchange best practices, address shared challenges, and build multinational partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Dr. Jason “JW” Womack, Senior Director for Organizational Engagement and Leader Development for the U.S. Space Force speaks during the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rabat, Morocco on June 11, 2025. The conference, held from June 10–12, brought together over 130 senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African nations to exchange best practices, address shared challenges, and build multinational partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Dr. Jason “JW” Womack, Senior Director for Organizational Engagement and Leader Development for the U.S. Space Force speaks during the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rabat, Morocco on June 11, 2025. The conference, held from June 10–12, brought together over 130 senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African nations to exchange best practices, address shared challenges, and build multinational partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
Dr. Jason Womack Inspires Senior Enlisted Leaders with Visionary Leadership Framework at ASELC 2025 in Morocco
10:54 AM6/17/2025
RABAT, Morocco – June 12, 2025 — On the final day of the 7th annual Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference (ASELC), Dr. Jason “JW” Womack, Senior Director for Organizational Engagement and Leader Development for the U.S. Space Force, delivered a keynote that resonated with senior enlisted leaders from Africa and the United States.
Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership
1:55 PM6/12/2025
More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.
Ambassador Robert Scott, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, U.S. Africa Command and Brig. Gen. Shawn Holtz, Deputy Director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs, U.S. Africa Command meet with the lead for Madagascar delegation during a pull aside at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, May 30, 2025.
The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Libby Weiler, AFRICOM Public Affairs)