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U.S. delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force

U.S. delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force U.S. delivers MD-530F helicopters to Kenya Defense Force
8:26 AM2/10/2020
The U.S. delivered six MD-530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Kenya Army's Joint Helicopter Command at Embakasi Barracks during a handover ceremony Jan. 23
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U.S. Africa Command Investigation Update: Al-Shabaab Attack in Manda Bay, Kenya

U.S. Africa Command Investigation Update: Al-Shabaab Attack in Manda Bay, Kenya U.S. Africa Command Investigation Update: Al-Shabaab Attack in Manda Bay, Kenya
8:23 AM2/10/2020
U.S. Africa Command continues to investigate the Jan. 5 attack on the Kenyan Defense Force Military Base in Manda Bay, Kenya, that killed U.S. Army Spc. Henry J. Mayfield, Jr and two U.S. contractors, Mr. Bruce Triplett and Mr. Dustin Harrison
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2020 Posture Statement to Congress

2020 Posture Statement to Congress 2020 Posture Statement to Congress
12:00 AM2/10/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, provided 2020 Posture Testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee Jan. 30, 2020
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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct two airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct two airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct two airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists
12:00 AM2/8/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists and a compound in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Feb. 6, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab terrorists
12:00 AM2/4/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a series of operations to disrupt al-Shabaab terrorists in various locations in southern Somalia, from Jan. 23-29, 2020.
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist
12:00 AM2/4/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Beer Xaani, Somalia, on Feb. 4, 2020.
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist
12:00 AM2/2/2020
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. 2, 2020.
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Transcript

SASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Southern Command

SASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Southern Command SASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Southern Command
12:00 AM1/30/2020
Full transcript of Posture Testimony to Senate Armed Service Committee Jan. 30, 2020.
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists
12:00 AM1/27/2020
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 Jan. 27.
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Press Release

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:00 AM1/20/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army Danab Unit near Bangeeni, Somalia, on Jan. 19
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists
12:00 AM1/17/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Jan. 16
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Press Release

Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay

Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay
3:52 PM1/14/2020
Senior U.S. Africa Command officials visited partner forces and U.S. troops stationed at Camp Simba and Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan 9
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United States delivers HMMWVs to armed forces of Djibouti

United States delivers HMMWVs to armed forces of Djibouti United States delivers HMMWVs to armed forces of Djibouti
3:49 PM1/14/2020
Right to Left: Djiboutian Lt. Goulad, Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) logistics, a representative from the US Embassy, U.S. Army Maj. Jonathan Holliday, Djiboutian Lt. Col. Mohamed Kayad, FAD logistics, Djiboutian Maj. Mohamed Assoweh, Rapid Intervention Battalion commander, U.S. Army Capt. Michael Simpson, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Courtesy Photo
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United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti

United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti
3:49 PM1/14/2020
Part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military
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Press Release

UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack UPDATE #2: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack
6:11 PM1/6/2020
U.S. Africa Command’s East Africa Response Force (EARF) arrived at Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 5, to augment security to secure the airfield after an attack by al-Shabaab terrorists.
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Press Release

UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack
8:37 PM1/5/2020
During an attack by al-Shabaab, an al-Qaida group in East Africa, earlier today, one (1) U.S. service member and two (2) Department of Defense contractors were killed at a Kenya Defense Force Military Base in Manda Bay, Kenya.
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Press Release

Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya

Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya
11:56 AM1/5/2020
U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack by the terrorist organization al-Shabaab at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, today. U.S Africa Command and Kenya Defense Forces repelled the al-Shabaab attack.
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Press Release

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
6:45 PM1/3/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army partner forces on patrol near Bacaw, Somalia, on Jan. 3, 2020.
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Article

AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors

AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors
11:09 AM12/31/2019
During 2019, U.S. Africa Command continued its critical work with African, international, and inter-agency partners to counter transnational threats and malign actors, strengthen security forces, and respond to crises in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists
11:21 PM12/29/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three (3) airstrikes in two (2) locations targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow and Caliyoow Barrow, Somalia, respectively, on Dec. 29, 2019.
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