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Vanguard Battalion demonstrates Airborne interoperability in Africa and Europe

Vanguard Battalion demonstrates Airborne interoperability in Africa and Europe Vanguard Battalion demonstrates Airborne interoperability in Africa and Europe
8:31 AM9/13/2017
Building joint and multinational airborne readiness through training vital for success in real world missions
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CJTF-HOA conducts Raven RQ-11 demo for Djiboutian Forces

CJTF-HOA conducts Raven RQ-11 demo for Djiboutian Forces CJTF-HOA conducts Raven RQ-11 demo for Djiboutian Forces
5:02 PM9/6/2017
FAD attend demo of remotely piloted aircraft
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Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi

Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi
1:40 PM8/21/2017
The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.
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MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel

MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel
3:43 PM8/16/2017
US Army medical personnel join Cameroonian counterparts in medical readiness training exercise
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Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat

Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat
9:51 AM8/1/2017
South African and U.S. troops increase readiness while enhancing partnerships and proficiency through realistic convoy training.
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Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit

Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit
11:13 AM7/28/2017
Sixteen military and civilian leaders from 13 African countries met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany July 26.
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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
12:47 PM7/19/2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, participates in a session during the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
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Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
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Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
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Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees

Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees
10:22 AM7/12/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander Brig. Gen. David Furness attended the graduation ceremony for 60 engineers from Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) on July 7, at a Marine base in Jinja, Uganda.
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Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost

Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost
11:21 AM7/5/2017
Public Health Activity-Italy Veterinary Corps officers conduct sanitation audits for food and water risk assessment in support of U.S. Army Africa’s United Accord 2017 exercise.
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CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners

CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners
5:41 PM6/15/2017
Mutually accepted cash-free exchange of services provides nations option for logistical support
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African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.

African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon. African partners hold fourth APORA conference in Gabon.
3:50 PM6/8/2017
The African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance conference held its fourth conference, May 31-June 2, 2017, at the School of Applied Military Health Service compound, Libreville, Gabon. Created as a response to the Ebola Crisis in Africa from 2014-2016, APORA provides a means for African partners to discuss measures to mitigate, detect, and effectively fight future pandemics epidemics on the continent of Africa. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones, Public Affairs, U.S. AFRICOM)
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa
2:31 PM6/6/2017
170524-N-UJ417-011 RABAT, Morocco (May 24, 2017) Marines from Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), take a break from an embassy engagement exercise with Moroccan Police to take some pictures in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat conducting an embassy training exercise to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa
2:31 PM6/6/2017
170525-N-UJ417-060 RABAT, Morocco (May 25, 2017) Marine Lance Corporal Samuel Shearer, second team leader, first squad in Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), forms up a column of Marines during a Non-Lethal Combatant techniques demonstration for Moroccan police in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat training with Moroccan Police during the first embassy training exercise within AFRICOM to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa
2:31 PM6/6/2017
170525-N-UJ417-150RABAT, Morocco (May 25, 2017) Marines from Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), learn a traditional Moroccan dance from Moroccan police during a training exercise in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat conducting an embassy engagement exercise to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa
2:30 PM6/6/2017
170524-N-UJ417-005 RABAT, Morocco (May 24,2017) Marine Sergeant Anthony King, first squad leader with Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), oversees Moroccan Police as they execute various Close Quarters Battle techniques in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat to train with Moroccan Police and U.S. Embassy Security during the first embassy training exercise within AFRICOM to strengthen interoperability and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea
11:39 AM6/2/2017
1st Class Cadet Samuel Wood, 1st Class Cadet Erin Reynolds, and 1st Class Cadet John Roddy pose for a photo during a maritime workshop in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Feb. 15, 2017.
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea

U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets’ research seeks ways to improve anti-trafficking efforts in Gulf of Guinea
11:39 AM6/2/2017
Brian Lisko, U.S. Africa Command Maritime Programs, Capt. Brigid Pavilonis, Chair of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Department of Humanities, 1st Class Cadet John Roddy, 1st Class Cadet Samuel Wood, 1st Class Cadet Erin Reynolds, Lt. Cmdr. Todd Behney, U.S. Africa Command Maritime Programs, and Dr. Ginger Denton, research team advisor, post for a photo during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Research Symposium March 27, 2017 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit:

Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit: Malawi hosts 2017 African Land Forces Summit:
8:06 AM5/22/2017
Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri (left), Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, answer questions during a press conference after the conclusion of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11, 2017. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer/Released)
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