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Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon

Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon
5:16 PM2/15/2017
Planners from 9 partner nations and distinguished guests pose for a group photo following the opening ceremony for the Unified Focus 2017 final planning event in Douala, Cameroon, on Feb. 6, 2017. The planning event brought partner nation planners together to discuss and shape the inaugural Unified Focus exercise designed to enhance and enable Lake Chad Basin Commission nations to support the Multinational Joint Task Force counter-Boko Haram operations.
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Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon

Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon
5:11 PM2/15/2017
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and U.S. Army Reserve Engagement Cell chief, congratulates Cameroonian Maj. Gen. Saly Mohamadou, the regional commander and senior host for the planning event, on the Cameroonian national soccer team victory in the Africa Cup of Nations the previous evening during the opening ceremony for the Unified Focus 2017 final planning event in Douala, Cameroon, on Feb. 6, 2017. The event brought partner nation planners together to discuss and shape the inaugural Unified Focus exercise, which is designed to enhance and enable Lake Chad Basin Commission nations in support of Multinational Joint Task Force counter-Boko Haram operations.
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Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon

Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon
5:10 PM2/15/2017
Cameroonian Maj. Gen. Saly Mohamadou, the regional commander and senior host for the planning event, provides remarks during the opening ceremony for the Unified Focus 2017 final planning event in Douala, Cameroon, on Feb. 6, 2017. The event brought partner nation planners together to discuss and shape the inaugural Unified Focus exercise, which is designed to enhance and enable Lake Chad Basin Commission nations in support of Multinational Joint Task Force counter-Boko Haram operations.
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Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon

Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon
3:04 PM2/15/2017
Countering violent extremist organizations in Lake Chad Basin focus of exercise.
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Indiana Guard, Niger form partneership

Indiana Guard, Niger form partneership Indiana Guard, Niger form partneership
11:27 AM2/2/2017
NIAMEY, Niger - Delegates from the Indiana National Guard, the U.S. State Department and the Niger Armed Forces pose for a group photo after the State Partnership signing ceremony in Niamey, Niger. (Photo by Nate Herring, U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs/Released)
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State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security

State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security
5:18 PM1/30/2017
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses attendees of the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
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State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security

State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security
5:06 PM1/30/2017
U.S. Defense Attachés and country team personnel from eight East Africa nations joined military leaders from U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Jan. 24, for the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference. The two-day event was hosted by CJTF-HOA under the leadership of AFRICOM Commander Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
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State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security

State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security
4:16 PM1/30/2017
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag converse during the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
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Somali National Army Symposium 2017

Somali National Army Symposium 2017 Somali National Army Symposium 2017
4:23 PM1/25/2017
Leaders of the Somali National Army gather with international military and civilian officials for the SNA Symposium in downtown Mogadishu, Jan. 11, 2017. More than 60 participants attended the two-day event, including representatives from Denmark, Germany, Italy, Somalia, Turkey, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Also in attendance, were representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union Training Mission, and the African Union Mission in Somalia. (Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)
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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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Paving the road to a more secure Somalia

Paving the road to a more secure Somalia Paving the road to a more secure Somalia
12:18 PM1/25/2017
Leaders meet for the 2017 Somali National Army Symposium
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Plans set for Flintlock 2017 exercise

Plans set for Flintlock 2017 exercise Plans set for Flintlock 2017 exercise
3:46 PM1/17/2017
U.S. Africa Command press release
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:09 AM1/9/2017
U.S. Marine Corps members with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct and monitor range operations during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Coordination with participating assets ensures safety and provides situational updates of events on the range. Marines from the 11th MEU are temporarily training in the area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy) (Image edited for operational security)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:08 AM1/9/2017
U.S. Marine Corps members with Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), focus downrange during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The unknown distance course was part of bilateral training with the 3rd Infantry French Marines Sniper Platoon. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:08 AM1/9/2017
U.S. Marine Corps members with the11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, wait to for a helo-borne raid on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:08 AM1/9/2017
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joshua Gray, Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with the 3rd Infantry French Marines’ Sniper Platoon during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The Marines participated in an unknown distance course as a part of bilateral training with the French. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:07 AM1/9/2017
U.S. Marine Corps members with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait to communicate with players during a helo-borne raid on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:07 AM1/9/2017
French Marine Capt. A, 6th Support Company commander, and U.S. Marine Corps members with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discuss the events to occur on the range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:07 AM1/9/2017
U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen, Weapons Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe M721 illumination rounds fired from a M224 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar System during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. Once the M721 round is ignited, it produces visible light for situations like night operations or day and nighttime signaling. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger

Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger Bilateral training during Exercise Alligator Dagger
9:07 AM1/9/2017
A UH-1Y Huey helicopter flies over the range after a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. The exercise allows opportunities for the 11th MEU to maintain their respective skills and proficiencies while intermittently participating in bilateral training with the French. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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