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Gen. Townsend visits Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya to advance mutual security interests

12:55 PM2/18/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, concluded a multi-country trip to East Africa on Feb 17.

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General Townsend USAFRICOM bio (Updated 18 May 2020).docx

General Townsend USAFRICOM bio (Updated 18 May 2020).docx

General Townsend USAFRICOM bio (Updated 18 May 2020).docx

9:39 AM2/16/2022

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Cutlass Express 2022 dive training

Cutlass Express 2022 dive training

Cutlass Express 2022 dive training

12:00 AM2/16/2022

Kenyan diver Anthony Macharia conducts dive training at exercise Cutlass Express 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya, Feb. 16, 2022. Cutlass Express 2022, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East Africa regions.

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Flintlock 2022

12:00 AM2/15/2022

U.S. and Côte d'Ivoire special forces soldiers observe close quarters movement drills near Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Feb. 15, 2022. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, combined military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout Africa, in partnership with international special operations forces, since 2005.

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AMLF Sends Issue 3.pdf

AMLF Sends Issue 3.pdf

AMLF Sends Issue 3.pdf

3:00 PM2/10/2022

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie load a simulated casualty onto a truck during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie provides simulated security during a training lane at a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie self-applies a tourniquet during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie provides simulated security during a training lane at a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie observe a tourniquet application demonstration during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Flintlock 2022 begins next week in Cote d’Ivoire

Flintlock 2022 begins next week in Cote d’Ivoire

Flintlock 2022 begins next week in Cote d’Ivoire

3:29 PM2/7/2022

More than 400 service members from more than 10 African partner and allied nations will participate in Flintlock 2022 in Cote d’Ivoire from Feb. 15-28, 2022.

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Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

12:00 AM2/6/2022

Col. Wais Omar Bogoreh, commander of the Djiboutian Coast Guard, speaks at the opening ceremony for the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2022. Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East African coastal regions.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

3:59 PM2/3/2022

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, poses with all the attending senior leaders from different African nations, on Feb. 01. The U.S. Africa Command 2022 Chiefs of Defense Conference is a multi-national conference, that enables Chiefs of Defense from across Africa the opportunity to gather to discuss a wide range of security issues.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

3:57 PM2/3/2022

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, listens in to one of the speakers during the Chiefs of Defense Conference, on Feb. 02. The U.S. Africa Command 2022 Chiefs of Defense Conference is a multi-national conference, that enables Chiefs of Defense from across Africa the opportunity to gather to discuss a wide range of security issues.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

12:00 AM2/3/2022

U.S. Africa Command hosted African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 36 countries for the 2022 African Chiefs of Defense Conference: Shared Investment for a Shared Future, in Rome, Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2022

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Hovatter, deputy director, Plans and Strategic Integration, was the command's lead proponent for examining the security implications of climate change. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command deputy commander speaks to attendees about the importance of understanding how climate has security implications in Africa. Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:05 PM2/2/2022

"When we look at climate change and how climate change impacts Africa, it's important we look at the full scope of how it affects societies, governments, and people," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander. "We clearly know that environmental change is a driver of instability, and we recognize that other entities - whether we call them competitors or adversaries - are going to take advantage of that [instability]."

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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic

U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic

U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic

10:28 AM1/10/2022

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Ortega Santiago, a hospital corpsman, and another member of the crew of the Sentinel-class USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) treat a migrant for symptoms of hypothermia following his rescue from the water in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 5, 2022. The Glen Harris, with USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 901) are conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility while the Sentinel-class cutters transit from the U.S. to their new homeport of Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to advance U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.

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