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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
3:42 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command speaks during the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 21, 2019
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:31 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:31 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend visited Camp Simba, Kenya, to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:30 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
2:30 PM2/27/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses personnel from the Puntland Security Force Feb. 13, 2020 in Bosasso, Somalia. Townsend was in Somalia to meet with Somali leaders, including Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, to discuss regional efforts and the importance of their continued pursuit of al-Shabaab. Discussions centered on security and fostered continued commitment to enhancing mutual goals of regional stability, security, and economic prosperity
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Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab leader associated with Manda Bay attack

Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab leader associated with Manda Bay attack Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab leader associated with Manda Bay attack
12:00 AM2/25/2020
Post-strike assessments confirm the two terrorists killed in the Feb. 22, 2020, precision airstrikes were an individual associated with the attack on Manda Bay and his wife, who was also a known al-Shabaab member
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM2/24/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Feb. 24, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM2/23/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Dujuuma, Somalia, on Feb. 23, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab
12:00 AM2/22/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Feb. 22, 2020.
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AFRICOM Commander and Command Senior Enlisted Leader address COVID-19

AFRICOM Commander and Command Senior Enlisted Leader address COVID-19 AFRICOM Commander and Command Senior Enlisted Leader address COVID-19
12:00 AM2/22/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher speak about AFRICOM's commitment to continuing the command's mission in the wake of COVID-19.
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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
12:00 AM2/21/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit and met with African senior military leaders
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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
12:00 AM2/21/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) and met with African senior military leaders
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists
12:00 AM2/19/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Wadajir, Somalia, on Feb. 19, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist compound

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist compound Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist compound
12:00 AM2/17/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Feb. 17, 2020.
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
12:00 AM2/14/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia
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AFRICOM ready for Flintlock 2020

AFRICOM ready for Flintlock 2020 AFRICOM ready for Flintlock 2020
12:00 AM2/13/2020
Approximately 1,600 service members from more than 30 African and partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2020 at multiple locations in Mauritania and Senegal from Feb. 17-28, 2020
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
1:23 PM2/10/2020
Members of the Nigerien Air Force participated in a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. The hangar will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Air Force from the United States. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
1:23 PM2/10/2020
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force, Jan. 22. The new hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Armed Forces from the United States. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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Transcript Adm. Faller and Gen. Townsend at SASC 30 Jan 2020

Transcript Adm. Faller and Gen. Townsend at SASC 30 Jan 2020 Transcript Adm. Faller and Gen. Townsend at SASC 30 Jan 2020
8:45 AM2/10/2020
Transcript of Adm. Faller and Gen. Townsend at SASC 30 Jan 2020
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Acting command senior enlisted leader discusses enlisted development in Senegal

Acting command senior enlisted leader discusses enlisted development in Senegal Acting command senior enlisted leader discusses enlisted development in Senegal
8:29 AM2/10/2020
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Ryan Burton, acting command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, met with senior Senegalese defense leaders in Dakar, Senegal, last week
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