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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia

Paving the road to a more secure Somalia Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
4:10 PM1/25/2017
Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commanding general of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, right, recognizes members of the Ugandan military responsible for defeating a vehicle borne IED attack while serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia during the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. AMISOM is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations in Somalia. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
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AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday

AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday AFRICOM, EUCOM celebrate National Guard’s 380th Birthday
4:24 AM12/13/2016
Maj. Gen. Worthe Holt, Jr, (left) AFRICOM Special Assist. to the Cdr. and Brig. Gen. Sonny Hurtado, EUCOM Dep. Dir. for Plans, Policy and Strategy, pose with "The First Muster." AFRICOM and EUCOM Guardsmen, family and friends celebrated the National Guard's 380th Birthday at an event hosted by Maj. Gen. Holt, Dec. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, GE. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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AFRICOM hosts media delegation

AFRICOM hosts media delegation AFRICOM hosts media delegation
5:36 PM12/6/2016
Saley Moustapha Hassane, director of Labari TV & Radio News (left) shakes hands with U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken, deputy to the commander for military operations at U.S. Africa Command. A media delegation of journalists from Cameroon and Niger were hosted by AFRICOM Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2016, at the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. The event provided an opportunity for journalists and reporters from the continent to learn about the command's mission, role and programs. The week concluded with the journalists having the opportunity to interview both Franken, and U.S. Amb. Alexander Laskaris, AFRICOM's deputy for civil-military engagement. (U.S. Africa Command photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
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AFRICOM leaders discuss future during symposium

AFRICOM leaders discuss future during symposium AFRICOM leaders discuss future during symposium
1:03 PM11/21/2016
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives his opening statement at the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. The event is an Africa-focused security cooperation forum with leaders from the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Agency for International Development and other personnel to synchronize efforts across the diplomatic, defense and developmental sectors in AFRICOM.
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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa members participate in French Mud Run

Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa members participate in French Mud Run Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa members participate in French Mud Run
4:22 PM11/17/2016
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brighid Clark, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Civil Affairs, pulls herself to the top of a rope climb with assistance from her team during a mud run hosted by the French military, Nov. 6, 2016, in Djibouti, Djibouti. The event allowed coalition forces from French, Japanese, and American teams to interact and build camaraderie while navigating a five kilometer course. The French 5th Marine Regiment team took first place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu

Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu
6:08 PM11/9/2016
U.S. Army Col. Kyle Reed, Military Coordination Cell Mogadishu director, Lt. Gen. Osman Soubagleh, the force commander of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), partake in a light moment during a meeting, Nov. 2, 2016, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The venue allowed members to discuss security situations, AMISOM challenges, and the current dynamics seen by both sides. These meetings align with the CJTF-HOA mission of supporting and enabling the stabilization of Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu

Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu
6:07 PM11/9/2016
Lt. Gen. Osman Soubagleh, the force commander of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Wheeler III, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), engage in discussion in the Military Coordination Cell conference room, Nov. 2, 2016, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The venue allowed members to discuss security situations, AMISOM challenges, and the current dynamics seen by both sides. These meetings align with the CJTF-HOA mission of supporting and enabling the stabilization of Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu

Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa leadership meets with international partners in Mogadishu
4:33 PM11/9/2016
Meeting promotes dialogue on security issues
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U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201

U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201 U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201
2:23 PM11/2/2016
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Niger Eunice Reddick meet with several Nigerien civilian leaders outside of Agadez, Niger on Nov. 1, 2016 to discuss improvements to Niger's Air Base 201. (Photo by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201

U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201 U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201
2:22 PM11/2/2016
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Niger Eunice Reddick meet with several Nigerien civilian leaders outside of Agadez, Niger on Nov. 1, 2016 to discuss improvements to Niger's Air Base 201. (Photo by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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CJTF-HOA image

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11:17 AM10/21/2016
ARTA PLAGE, Djibouti – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, make their way across a portion of the mountain obstacle course, as part of the final day of the French Marines Desert Survival Course, Oct. 10, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Approximately 46 U.S. Army Soldiers with French Marines completed several tasks during the survival course, including desert operations, combat lifesaving skills, weapons training, survival cooking, how to decontaminate water, and water and mountain obstacle courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
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Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course

Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course
5:04 AM10/21/2016
ARTA PLAGE, Djibouti – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, begin the the mountain obstacle course portion of the French Marines Desert Survival Course, Oct. 10, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Approximately 46 U.S. Army Soldiers with French Marines completed several tasks during the survival course, including desert operations, combat lifesaving skills, weapons training, survival cooking, how to decontaminate water, and water and mountain obstacle courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault/Released)
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Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course

Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course Task Force Hurricane Soldiers Complete French Desert Survival Course
5:02 AM10/21/2016
ARTA PLAGE, Djibouti – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, make their way across a portion of the mountain obstacle course, as part of the final day of the French Marines Desert Survival Course, Oct. 10, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Approximately 46 U.S. Army Soldiers with French Marines completed several tasks during the survival course, including desert operations, combat lifesaving skills, weapons training, survival cooking, how to decontaminate water, and water and mountain obstacle courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

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4:57 AM10/21/2016
ARTA PLAGE, Djibouti – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, make their way across a portion of the mountain obstacle course, as part of the final day of the French Marines Desert Survival Course, Oct. 10, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Approximately 46 U.S. Army Soldiers with French Marines completed several tasks during the survival course, including desert operations, combat lifesaving skills, weapons training, survival cooking, how to decontaminate water, and water and mountain obstacle courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
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Africa Data Sharing Network training

Africa Data Sharing Network training Africa Data Sharing Network training
6:03 PM10/11/2016
U.S. Army Spc. Dillin Hart, a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa technician on the Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) system, reviews network configurations with members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) during training validation Sept. 28, 2016, at FAD Headquarters in Djibouti. While conducting the best practices training, the U.S. Army technicians assigned to Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa, also held an ADSN validation with the FAD soldiers to prepare them to deploy to Somalia. The ADSN provides network and Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities between the several African countries participating in the Africa Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr./Released)
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Africa Data Sharing Network training

Africa Data Sharing Network training Africa Data Sharing Network training
5:40 PM10/11/2016
Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members set up an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) satellite during training validation Sept. 28, 2016, at FAD Headquarters in Djibouti. While conducting the best practices training, the U.S. Army, assigned to Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa, also held an ADSN validation with the FAD soldiers to prepare them to deploy to Somalia. The ADSN provides network and Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities between the several African countries participating in the Africa Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr./Released)
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Africa Data Sharing Network training

Africa Data Sharing Network training  Africa Data Sharing Network training
5:30 PM10/11/2016
Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members set up an Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) satellite during training validation Sept. 28, 2016, at FAD Headquarters in Djibouti. While conducting the best practices training, the U.S. Army, assigned to Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa, also held an ADSN validation with the FAD soldiers to prepare them to deploy to Somalia. The ADSN provides network and Voice over Internet Protocol capabilities between the several African countries participating in the Africa Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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NESA

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4:49 PM9/19/2016
The Near East and South Asia Center hosted more than 30 participants who gathered to discuss a variety of issues that affect regional security during a capstone event conducted in partnership with US AFRICOM in Tunis, Tunisia, Sept., 6-7, 2016. (U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs photo/Released)
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United States Africa Command Image

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10:47 AM9/7/2016
Located in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Marine Forces Africa (MARFORAF) conducts operations, exercises, training, and security cooperation activities throughout the African continent. Its staff is shared with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe.
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United States Africa Command Image

United States Africa Command Image United States Africa Command Image
10:29 AM9/7/2016
Operating from Vicenza, Italy, U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) conducts sustained security engagement with African land forces to promote security, stability, and peace.
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