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AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

4:43 PM4/17/2018

U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez, speaks during a panel discussion with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder, and Lt. Col. Marc Saphir, U.S. Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché , during a visit to the U.S. Embassy there, April 2, 2018. The engagement was a part of a site to Liberia to meet with Liberia’s military leadership in order to foster partnership between AFRICOM and the Armed Forces of Liberia, following the close of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia, after nearly 15 years in operation. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

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AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

4:43 PM4/17/2018

U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez, speaks during a panel discussion with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder, and Lt. Col. Marc Saphir, U.S. Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché , during a visit to the U.S. Embassy there, April 2, 2018. The engagement was a part of a site to Liberia to meet with Liberia’s military leadership in order to foster partnership between AFRICOM and the Armed Forces of Liberia, following the close of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia, after nearly 15 years in operation. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

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AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

3:33 PM4/17/2018

U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez, met with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, during a visit to the U.S. Embassy there, April 2, 2018. The engagement was a part of a site to Liberia to meet with Liberia’s military leadership in order to foster partnership between AFRICOM and the Armed Forces of Liberia, following the close of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia, after nearly 15 years in operation. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

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3:33 PM4/17/2018

Lt. Col. Marc Saphir, U.S. Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Christine Elder, and U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez, pose for a photo, during a visit to the U.S. Embassy there, April 2, 2018. The engagement was a part of a site to Liberia to meet with Liberia’s military leadership in order to foster partnership between AFRICOM and the Armed Forces of Liberia, following the close of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia, after nearly 15 years in operation. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, AFRICOM Public Affairs)

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Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released

Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released

Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released

7:06 PM11/29/2017

After a thorough assessment of the Somali National Army-led operation near Bariire, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2017 and the associated allegations of civilian casualties, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF) has concluded that the only casualties were those of armed enemy combatants.

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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

1:49 PM7/31/2017

On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time working from actionable intelligence, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike operation against an al-Shabaab Mogadishu Attack Network militant in Somalia, killing one fighter and with no civilian casualties.

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U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

5:44 PM7/5/2017

On July 4, 2017 the Department of Defense conducted a successful collective self-defense strike operation against an al-Shabaab troop concentration.

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Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity

Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity

Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity

4:46 PM5/16/2017

Lt. Gen. (Ret) Ken Keen, former commander of the Joint Task Force-Haiti, during Operation Unified Response, addresses participants of the 2017 Africa Logistics Forum, in Plenary Hall, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 26, 2017. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)

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AFRICOM concludes Operation Odyssey Lightning

AFRICOM concludes Operation Odyssey Lightning

AFRICOM concludes Operation Odyssey Lightning

12:23 PM12/20/2016

U.S. Africa Command concluded Operation Odyssey Lightning Dec. 19, 2016, following an announcement from the Libyan government of the end of offensive military operations in Sirte.

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West Africa Piracy Case Highlights U.S. Capacity Building Efforts

West Africa Piracy Case Highlights U.S. Capacity Building Efforts

West Africa Piracy Case Highlights U.S. Capacity Building Efforts

4:20 PM3/11/2016

(Feb. 6, 2016) - A member of the Ghanaian Navy stands aboard a fishing vessel during a combined joint boarding operation Feb. 6, 2016. The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station.

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9:39 AM1/5/2016

Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Gaspard Olame Ndong, deputy chief of the general staff of the Gabonese Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Jon Jensen, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general, and Lt. Col. James Lander, deputy commanding officer of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, welcomed military planners from 16 African and European nations to the main planning event for Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.

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9:39 AM1/5/2016

U.S., Gabonese, and planners from 14 African and European partner nations gather in Libreville, Gabon, Dec. 7 to coordinate planning efforts for Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.

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9:39 AM1/5/2016

Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Sheldon briefs planners from the U.S., Gabonese, and 14 African and European partner nations during a survey trip Dec. 9 to Point Denis, Libreville, Gabon, for the main planning event of Central Accord 2016. Central Accord is an annual exercise that brings together partner nations to demonstrate mission command proficiency for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, improve multi-echelon operations and develop multinational logistical and communications capabilities.

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (2) of (5)

10:12 AM11/20/2015

Col. Michael Kabango, the Operation Lightning Thunder commander with the Ugandan People’s Defence Force, gives remarks during a Central Africa break out session at the Special Operations Command – Africa Commander’s Conference on Monday, November 16. Col. Kabango described challenges facing UPDF forces during the search for Joseph Kony and potential strategies for neighboring forces to work together in the coming months. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

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AFRICOM Supports Disaster Preparedness Initiative

AFRICOM Supports Disaster Preparedness Initiative

AFRICOM Supports Disaster Preparedness Initiative

2:24 PM7/21/2015

Building on lessons learned during Operation United Assistance, an initiative is underway in West Africa to increase the capacity of governments to respond to emergencies.

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On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (4) of (8)

On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (4) of (8)

On-time Logistics Support: AFRICOM Hosts Logistics Forum (4) of (8)

11:10 AM6/25/2015

U.S. Army Col. Lisa Keuogh, right, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa, discusses the logistical lessons learned during Operation United Assistance during the Africa Logistics Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 23, 2015. U.S. Africa Command sponsored the three-day forum in partnership with the Africa Union and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.

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9:55 AM5/11/2015

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason T. Galipeau, medical planner at the AFRICOM Surgeon's Office, briefs about the command support to Operation United Assistance during a three-day Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO) course held in Stuttgart, Germany. April 27-29, 2015. More than 40 medical experts from U.S. Africa Command, its subordinate commands and the United States attended the course held in Stuttgart, Germany, to build an awareness of the complex set of variables that shape the development of Department of Defense Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO). and to also help medical practitioners here gain an understanding of the key principles to plan and conduct a GHE/MSO activity. The course was hosted by the AFRICOM command surgeon's office. (AFRICOM photo by Tech. Sgt. Olufemi A. Owolabi)

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Soldier-scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

Soldier-scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

Soldier-scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

1:18 PM2/19/2015

Capt. Shawn Palmer, a biochemist with the 1st Area Medical Laboratory, based out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., and a native of Loma, Colo., breaks down a biological safety level three glove box at the 1st AML’s Ebola testing lab in Zwedru, Liberia, Feb. 9, 2015. The glove box is built to provide maximum personnel and environmental protection from high-risk biological agents. Soldiers of the 1st AML used this equipment to test blood samples of suspected Ebola patients. This, along with other equipment, was decontaminated and packed away as 1st AML closed the Zwedru lab. Operation United Assistance is a Department of Defense operation in Liberia to provide logistics, training and engineering support to U.S. Agency for International Development-led efforts to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in western Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Terrance D. Rhodes, Joint Forces Command – United Assistance Public Affairs/RELEASED)

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Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

1:11 PM2/19/2015

As the mission of Joint Forces Command – United Assistance comes to an end, there are a few more tasks that service members, deployed in support of Operation United Assistance, have to complete.

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3:25 PM1/23/2015

Joint Forces Command – United Assistance service members, deployed to Barclay Training Center, Monrovia, Liberia, take a tour of the Liberian National Museum, Jan. 20, 2015, in Monrovia. The JFC-UA sponsored museum visit was initiated to allow service members deployed in support of Operation United Assistance to more fully understand and experience Liberian culture. Operation United Assistance is a Department of Defense operation in Liberia to provide logistics, training and engineering support to U.S. Agency for International Development-led efforts to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in western Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Caitlyn Byrne, 27th Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

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