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Ghana, U.S. Intelligence Training Reaps Immediate Dividends with Drug Bust

Ghana, U.S. Intelligence Training Reaps Immediate Dividends with Drug Bust

Ghana, U.S. Intelligence Training Reaps Immediate Dividends with Drug Bust

1:54 PM12/23/2015

Using lessons from a recent U.S. hosted training course, students from the Ghanaian Maritime Police Force seized an undisclosed amount of illicit drugs from a smuggler on a ferry. With follow-on questioning, the police forces were led to a higher connection in the drug trade.

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3:56 PM12/17/2015

Representatives from U.S. government agencies and international organizations participate in a panel discussion during the closing day of the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative - WADPI Way Forward Conference in Accra, Ghana Dec. 10.

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West African Nations Meet to Discuss Disaster Preparedness Way Ahead

West African Nations Meet to Discuss Disaster Preparedness Way Ahead

West African Nations Meet to Discuss Disaster Preparedness Way Ahead

3:35 PM12/17/2015

Representatives from West African and European nations, U.S. government agencies, and other public and private organizations met in Accra, Ghana Dec. 7-10 to discuss the way forward for the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative, known as WADPI.

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US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

3:57 PM12/16/2015

Col. Victor Kisiri, a 303rd Infantry Brigade administrative officer with Tanzanian People’s Defense Force, leads a planning session with members of U.S. Army Africa and the TPDF for the African Land Forces Summit 2016 at the East African community headquarters at Arusha, Tanzania, Dec. 1, 2015. . ALFS events bring army chiefs of staff from multiple African nations together to discuss regional and transregional topics. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Capt. Jason Welch)

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US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

US, Tanzanian planners map road to ALFS 2016

3:49 PM12/16/2015

Planners from U.S. Army Africa and the Tanzanian People’s Defense Force met Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2015, to conduct the main planning event for the African Land Forces Summit 2016.

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Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (3) of (3)

Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (3) of (3)

Botswana Defence Force, U.S. Army Leaders Meet in Europe (3) of (3)

10:08 AM12/14/2015

(From Right) Carl Giles, director of Instrumentation Training Analysis Computer Simulations and Support team, speaks with Maj. Gen. Molefi Seikano, Ground Forces Commander, Botswana Defense Force, and his party, to provide an understanding of how ITACSS benefits unit training during a U.S. Army Africa command sponsored visit to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 3, 2015. The visit offered Botswana leadership an opportunity to observe JMRC facilities and capabilities, as well as explore opportunities for future training and partnership. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias)

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United States Africa Command Image

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11:52 AM12/9/2015

The West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference opened with speakers from various West African, international, and U.S. agencies. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Nate Herring/RELEASED)

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West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference opens in Ghana

West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference opens in Ghana

West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative Way Forward conference opens in Ghana

5:56 PM12/8/2015

Four-day event attracts more than 200 disaster preparedness experts from West Africa, Europe and the U.S.

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Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (4) of (4)

4:17 PM11/30/2015

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Hisashi Nakajima introduces himself to other attendees of the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. gathered to learn about Japanese history, culture and mission to help attendees better understand their multicultural allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

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Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (3) of (4)

4:15 PM11/30/2015

Senior enlisted members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. join in a traditional Eisa dance during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Eisa is a traditional dance, unique to Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and is performed during seasonal festivals to honor and thank ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

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Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (2) of (4)

4:14 PM11/30/2015

Senior enlisted members from Japan, Djibouti and the U.S. join in a traditional Eisa dance during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. Eisa is a traditional dance, unique to Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, and is performed during seasonal festivals to honor and thank ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

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Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

Japan Self-Defense Forces host Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course (1) of (4)

4:13 PM11/30/2015

Participants from the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Professional Development Course view a traditional swordsmanship demonstration at the Japanese base in Djibouti, Nov. 24, 2015. The Japan Self-Defense Forces hosted the second gathering of senior enlisted members to share their culture and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)

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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa image

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa image

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa image

3:45 PM11/24/2015

Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, right, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 27, 2015. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. (Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa photo/Released)

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Brigade commander discusses lessons learned from tour of duty in Africa

Brigade commander discusses lessons learned from tour of duty in Africa

Brigade commander discusses lessons learned from tour of duty in Africa

3:27 PM11/24/2015

U.S. Army Col. Barry “Chip” Daniels, commander of the 1st Armored Division based at Fort Bliss, Texas, talks about his unit’s experiences during their nine-month rotation as the Army’s second regionally aligned brigade for Africa.

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (4) of (5)

10:13 AM11/20/2015

Special Operations Command - Africa participants share ideas during the SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference held in Garmisch, Germany from November 16 – 20. The Commander’s Conference built on the lessons of the previous week when SOCAFRICA Forward commanders led regional breakout sessions to study threat groups and understand the challenges facing African militaries. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

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

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

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

10:13 AM11/20/2015

SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference attendees participate in the North and West Africa Way-Forward Brief on November 17, at Garmisch, Germany. More than 230 Special Operations Forces and Interagency partners from across Africa and Europe met over two weeks to discuss the future of SOF cooperation in Africa. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (3) of (5)

10:12 AM11/20/2015

Special Operations Command - Africa participants share ideas during the SOCAFRICA Commander’s Conference held in Garmisch, Germany from November 16 – 20. The Commander’s Conference built on the lessons of the previous week when SOCAFRICA Forward commanders led regional breakout sessions to study threat groups and understand the challenges facing African militaries. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

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African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

African, European Special Operations Forces Plan Future Cooperation (1) of (5)

10:12 AM11/20/2015

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc, Special Operations Command – Africa Commander, addresses U.S. and African participants at exercise Silent Warrior 16, held from Nov. 9-13, in Garmisch, Germany. Silent Warrior 16 brought together Special Operations Forces and representatives from 19 African states to discuss cooperative strategies to combat violent extremist organizations in the region. (Special Operations Command Africa photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor/Released)

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Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (4) of (4)

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (4) of (4)

Opinion: Advancing Africa through Logisitics (4) of (4)

4:06 PM11/19/2015

U.S. Army Africa's role in supporting training through the Democratic Republic of Congo's Defense Logistics School is an example of how AFRICOM can increase the capacity of partner nations to provide logistics support to their own forces. Here, Staff Sgt. Roberto Ortiz, a wheeled vehicle mechanic from AFRICOM’s Regionally Aligned Force, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division from Fort Bliss, Texas, provides assistance to a DRC student rebuilding a light truck engine during hands on training at the DRC Logistics School. (U.S. Army Africa photo)

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AFRICOM Hosts Commanders Conference (1) of (1)

AFRICOM Hosts Commanders Conference (1) of (1)

AFRICOM Hosts Commanders Conference (1) of (1)

11:15 AM11/18/2015

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Africa Command and its component commands pose for a group photo at AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Nov. 17, 2015. Nearly 100 senior leaders from across the command met for the annual AFRICOM Combatant Commanders Conference.

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