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Flintlock Participants Help Women in Coastal Village (1) of (3)

Flintlock Participants Help Women in Coastal Village (1) of (3) Flintlock Participants Help Women in Coastal Village (1) of (3)
8:11 PM2/28/2016
Service members from the Senegal Army, U.S. Navy Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 and the U.S. Air Force 130th Security Forces Squadron, West Virginia Air National Guard, pose for a photo with women from at their farm in Nianing, Senegal, Feb. 27, 2016. The service members built a fence around the farm in support of a U.S. Embassy Dakar funded project during Flintlock 2016, a U.S. Africa Command sponsored exercise for Special Operations Forces with more than 2,000 participants from 28 nations in Africa, Europe and North America. (U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Klutts, U.S. Africa Command)
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Flintlock Participants Help Women in Coastal Village

Flintlock Participants Help Women in Coastal Village Flintlock Participants Help Women in Coastal Village
7:45 PM2/28/2016
A dozen U.S. and Senegalese service members took a break from supporting Flintlock 2016, U.S. Africa Command’s annual exercise for Special Operations Forces, to help women who are trying to help themselves.
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Tanzania, U.S. Conduct Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training

Tanzania, U.S. Conduct Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Tanzania, U.S. Conduct Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training
4:19 PM2/26/2016
A member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force practices carries as part of the emergency medical portion of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 1 training hosted by TPDF with assistance from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 17, 2016. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Isgar, EOD Mobile Unit 1, facilitated classroom training and hands-on practical exercises to enhance the TPDF's ability to handle injuries in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
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U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (1) of (2)

U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (1) of (2) U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (1) of (2)
4:50 PM2/23/2016
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Members of the U.S. Army’s Bravo Company 3-15, from Fort Stewart, Georgia, completed a validation exercise displaying their ability to assume responsibility from Alpha Company 3-15, as the East Africa Response Force assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
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AFRICOM hosts open house for new Joint Operations Center (2) of (3)

AFRICOM hosts open house for new Joint Operations Center (2) of (3) AFRICOM hosts open house for new Joint Operations Center (2) of (3)
7:31 PM2/18/2016
From the catwalk – AFRICOM staff get a bird’s eye view inside AFRICOM’s new joint operations center during open house event, Feb. 5, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/RELEASED)
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U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (2) of (2)

U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (2) of (2) U.S. Army Unit Completes Validation for East Africa Response (2) of (2)
4:45 PM2/18/2016
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, listen for the order to pull while securing equipment to a pallet Feb. 13, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The East Africa Response Force serves as a part of U.S. Africa Command’s crisis response capability, and is tasked with responding to emergency situations at U.S. Embassies in the East African region or in countries around the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
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Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (5) of (5)

Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (5) of (5) Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (5) of (5)
9:13 AM2/18/2016
Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces prepare for a beach landing exercise in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 11, 2016. The beach landings were a part of the multinational exercise Flintlock 2016. More than 1,700 Special Operation Forces personnel from Africa, Europe and North America participated in Flintlock 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk/Released)
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U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (6) of (6)

U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (6) of (6) U.S., Rwanda Build Civil-Military Capacity (6) of (6)
9:43 AM2/17/2016
Representatives from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Army civil affairs battalion and information operations office sign a guest book at the Rwanda Peace Academy Feb. 4, 2016, in Musanze, Rwanda. Rwanda is one of the largest contributors of forces to peacekeeping operations in East Africa. The Ministry of Defence's impact continues to expand as the Rwanda Peace Academy takes on a larger role as an international training, research and education center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson)
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Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (10) of (12)

Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (10) of (12) Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (10) of (12)
6:18 PM2/11/2016
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command (left) meets with Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin Nigeria chief of defence staff (second from left) and several of his senior military leaders during an office call. AFRICOM hosted a two-day meeting that brought together the component commanders and several senior members of the Nigerian military. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 10, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
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Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (8) of (12)

Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (8) of (12) Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff visits AFRICOM (8) of (12)
6:09 PM2/11/2016
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command (5th from left) and Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Nigeria chief of defence staff (6th from right) pose with select senior staff from AFRICOM and the Nigerian military. The Nigerians were invited to participate in a two-day meeting with senior AFRICOM commanders and leaders. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the importance of a strong US-Nigeria security cooperation relationship, with topics focused on ways to counter terrorism, joint operations, logistics and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/RELEASED)
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U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (3) of (4)

U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (3) of (4) U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Talks Demand for Airpower (3) of (4)
10:11 AM2/10/2016
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, takes questions from Airmen of the 82nd Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2016. In addition to exuding pride for the people with whom he serves, Gorenc covered key topics and clarified some changes to the Air Force and its operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (5) of (5)

Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (5) of (5) Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (5) of (5)
1:50 PM2/9/2016
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, inspects troops with his Senegalese counterpart Senegalese Brig. Gen. Amadou Kane in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. More than 1,700 participants from over 30 nations spanning from Africa, Europe and North America took part the annual Flintlock exercise. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
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Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (2) of (5)

Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (2) of (5) Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal (2) of (5)
1:50 PM2/9/2016
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, oversees the transfer of the Flintlock flag from Chad to Senegal in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. Chad hosted Flintlock 2015, the passing of the flag symbolizes the transfer of host nation responsibilities. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)
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U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (1) of (2)

U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (1) of (2) U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe (1) of (2)
9:06 AM2/4/2016
Multinational chaplains from the South African National Defense Force, U.S. Africa Command, 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command and 2nd Cavalry Regiment listen to after-action notes from a Joint Multinational Readiness Center's observer, coach, trainer during Allied Spirit IV at 7th Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 24, 2016.
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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (4) of (4)

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (4) of (4) AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (4) of (4)
9:25 AM2/2/2016
Senior leaders of 10 National Guard states from across the U.S., U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa gather to talk about strategic and long-term planning at the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/ Released)
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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4)

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4) AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4)
9:25 AM2/2/2016
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, the adjutant general of North Carolina, speaks to senior leaders of ten National Guard states from across the U.S, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa, about kicking off the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/Released)
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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (2) of (4)

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (2) of (4) AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (2) of (4)
9:25 AM2/2/2016
Dr. Barbara Sotirin, deputy director of programs at AFRICOM, speaks to senior leaders of 10 National Guard states from across the U.S., U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa about strategic and long-term planning at the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/ Released)
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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (1) of (4)

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (1) of (4) AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (1) of (4)
9:24 AM2/2/2016
Air Force Brig. Gen. David San Clemente, deputy director for strategy, plans and program at AFRICOM, speaks to senior leaders of ten National Guard states from across the U.S., U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa, about strategic and long-term planning at the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/Released)
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African Readiness Training 2016 planners meet in Senegal

African Readiness Training 2016 planners meet in Senegal African Readiness Training 2016 planners meet in Senegal
3:49 PM1/28/2016
Planners from U.S. Army Africa, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment and the Senegalese Army met Jan. 12-14 to conduct the initial planning event for the African Readiness Training 2016.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Cutlass Express 2016

5 Things You Need to Know About Cutlass Express 2016 5 Things You Need to Know About Cutlass Express 2016
11:24 AM1/27/2016
Scheduled to take place in the western Indian Ocean from January 30, to February 6, Cutlass Express is a maritime exercise that focuses on cooperation and teamwork.
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