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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz
11:20 AM12/28/2020
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has been providing operational and close air support to Joint Task Force – Quartz and Operation Octave Quartz. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrived to support operations in Somalia Dec. 21.
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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
10:01 AM12/28/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, distributes coins to recognize members of the Marine Security Guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya, while beginning a visit to key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships and security Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.
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AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:57 AM12/28/2020
Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defence Forces Sergeant Major, invites Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs Dec. 15. The course was implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:53 AM12/28/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, speak with service members stationed at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, as part of a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti visit to key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships and security Dec. 14-17. The visit allowed for an updated commander’s assessment of the operations, security and infrastructure, with a special focus on assessing security and force protection improvements.
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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:51 AM12/28/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, stands with senior Kenyan Defence Forces leadership prior to conducting a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.
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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:48 AM12/28/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.
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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:47 AM12/28/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.
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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:47 AM12/28/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets Gen. Robert Kibochi, Kenya's Chief of Defence, before conducting a pass and review of Kenya Defence Force Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.
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AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security
9:44 AM12/28/2020
Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defence Forces Sergeant Major, at the Kenya Defence Forces headquarters Dec. 15. As part of the commander’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defence Forces.
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound
5:50 PM12/24/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one (1) airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Dec. 24, 2020.
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Press Release

USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali coast

USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali coast USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali coast
11:55 AM12/22/2020
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived off the coast of Somalia as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force - Quartz, Dec. 21.
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Press Release

Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the activation of Joint Task Force - Quartz

Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the activation of Joint Task Force - Quartz Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the activation of Joint Task Force - Quartz
3:04 PM12/19/2020
The United States is not withdrawing or disengaging from East Africa. We remain committed to helping our African partners build a more secure future. We also remain capable of striking Al-Shabaab at the time and place of our choosing—they should not test us.
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U.S. Africa Command stands up Joint Task Force-Quartz

U.S. Africa Command stands up Joint Task Force-Quartz U.S. Africa Command stands up Joint Task Force-Quartz
9:28 AM12/19/2020
U.S. Africa Command Commander, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend directed the formation of Joint Task Force- Quartz to oversee Operation Octave Quartz, a mission designated to reposition forces from Somalia.
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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
4:17 PM12/18/2020
Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defense Forces Sergeant Major, invited Thresher to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs – a course implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March, when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
4:17 PM12/18/2020
Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defense Forces Sergeant Major, invited Thresher to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs – a course implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March, when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
12:00 AM12/18/2020
As part of Townsend’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defense Forces.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security

AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
1:45 PM12/17/2020
Photo credit: Kenya Defence Forces
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security

AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
1:42 PM12/17/2020
Photo Credit: Kenya Defence Force
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security

AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security AFRICOM Commander Visits Key Africa Nations to Strengthen Partnerships, Security
1:27 PM12/17/2020
Photo credit: State House Kenya
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Press Release

Commander visits key African nations to strengthen partnerships, security

Commander visits key African nations to strengthen partnerships, security Commander visits key African nations to strengthen partnerships, security
12:24 PM12/17/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership and assess operations and security of U.S. force locations.
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