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U.S. Law Enforcement Participate in Exercise Phoenix Express to Help Tackle Maritime Crime

U.S. Law Enforcement Participate in Exercise Phoenix Express to Help Tackle Maritime Crime U.S. Law Enforcement Participate in Exercise Phoenix Express to Help Tackle Maritime Crime
11:03 AM5/27/2021
Kyle Burns, Homeland Security Investigations supervisory special agent and senior liaison to U.S. Africa Command, presents during the legal portion of the exercise Phoenix Express 2021 hosted by Tunisia from May 17-28, 2021. The session touched on tactics used by the U.S. agencies during smuggling seizures. Exercise Phoenix Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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U.S. Law Enforcement Participate in Exercise Phoenix Express to Help Tackle Maritime Crime

U.S. Law Enforcement Participate in Exercise Phoenix Express to Help Tackle Maritime Crime U.S. Law Enforcement Participate in Exercise Phoenix Express to Help Tackle Maritime Crime
11:01 AM5/27/2021
Daniel Baldwin, Drug Enforcement Agency supervisory special agent and liaison to U.S. Africa Command, presents during the legal portion of the exercise Phoenix Express 2021 hosted by Tunisia from May 17-28, 2021. The session touched on tactics used by the U.S. agencies during smuggling seizures. Exercise Phoenix Express, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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U.S. law enforcement share best practices in Phoenix Express to deter maritime crime

U.S. law enforcement share best practices in Phoenix Express to deter maritime crime U.S. law enforcement share best practices in Phoenix Express to deter maritime crime
10:56 AM5/27/2021
Law enforcement experts from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) conducted a subject matter expert exchange hosted by U.S. Africa Command in Bizerte, Tunisia during exercise Phoenix Express, May18, 2021.
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AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip

AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip
4:36 PM5/25/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, travelled to Djibouti May 14-18, 2021. During the visit, he presided over the Change of Command ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, where U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora relinquished command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana. Townsend also joined U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan G. Pratt for a meeting with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf ; and met with Djiboutian Minister of Defense M. Hassan Omar Mohamed, and Chief of Defense Maj. Gen. Zakaria Chekh Imbrahim. During the visit, the leaders discussed security in Djibouti and the region and their dedication to working together on the mutual goals of regional stability, security, and prosperity. The partnership between Djibouti and the United States remains strong as we work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Africa Command has contributed $6.2 million to Djiboutian COVID-19 relief efforts since the start of the pandemic.
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Military equipment 'under way' for African Lion 21

Military equipment 'under way' for African Lion 21 Military equipment 'under way' for African Lion 21
4:12 PM5/25/2021
More than 7,000 troops from nine countries will participate in the exercise – U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual exercise. The exercise demonstrates the winning combat capabilities of the U.S. and African partners and regional allies while enhancing strategic readiness to respond to contingencies around the globe.
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U.S., Burundi reconnect with African Data Sharing Network

U.S., Burundi reconnect with African Data Sharing Network U.S., Burundi reconnect with African Data Sharing Network
9:25 AM5/25/2021
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa communications projects non-commissioned officer in charge, tests the new communications equipment at the Burundi National Defense Force headquarters, May 19, 2021. U.S. Africa Command facilitated the new equipment update. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges

ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges ALFS 21: US Army, African land force leadership discuss maintaining security despite pandemic challenges
4:05 PM5/21/2021
Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, left, and SETAF-AF Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Gregory Jr., right, discuss challenges and opportunities focused on this year’s African Land Forces Summit theme: “Maintaining Security in a Degraded Environment” with African land force commanders and senior enlisted leaders during a regional breakout session at the 2021 ALFS at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, May 19, 2021. This year, taking into consideration travel limitations and the safety of country delegations, ALFS was a virtual event. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Meleesa Gutierrez)
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AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip

AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip AFRICOM commander presides over CJTF-HOA change of command, engages with partners during East Africa trip
3:21 PM5/18/2021
While in East Africa Townsend conducted several key leader engagements with U.S., international and African partners.
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CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander

CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander
3:12 PM5/18/2021
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana (left), incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora (middle), outgoing commander of CJTF-HOA, and U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (right), commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), salute during the playing of Ruffles and Flourishes during a change of command ceremony, May 15, 2021, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Zana previously served as the Joint Staff J5, Deputy Director of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)
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CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander

CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander CJTF-HOA welcomes new commander
3:10 PM5/18/2021
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives the Defense Superior Service Medal from U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), during his change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. The Defense Superior Service Medal is award to those who have rendered superior meritorious service while serving in a position of high responsibility and in a joint service environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)
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CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander

CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander
3:09 PM5/18/2021
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), hands the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) task force flag to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana, in-coming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Prior to serving as the Joint Staff J5, Deputy Director of Africa, Zana was the Deputy Commanding General of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)
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CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander

CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander
3:05 PM5/18/2021
Distinguished guests and visitors rendered courtesies during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2021. Due to social distancing, the change of command ceremony was attended by a small number of invited guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sergeant Grady Epperly)
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CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander

CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander
2:59 PM5/18/2021
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, the outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, transferred responsibility to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L. Zana during a change of command ceremony May 15. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the U.S. Africa Command, presided over the ceremony.
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Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Lion 21 with critical airfield surveys

Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Lion 21 with critical airfield surveys Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Lion 21 with critical airfield surveys
2:13 PM5/18/2021
Tech. Sgt. William Russell, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisor, left, Master Sgt. John Vaccaro, 621st Contingency Response Squadron fuels technician, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Anderson, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron civil engineer, right, measure the depth of pavement by drilling holes in a taxiway at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, April 18, 2021. The members, assigned to an airfield survey team, deployed at the request of Air Mobility Command to conduct five airfield surveys across the Kingdom of Morocco ahead of African Lion 21, U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise, scheduled to take place in Morocco, June 7-18. (courtesy photo)
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Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Lion 21 with critical airfield surveys

Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Lion 21 with critical airfield surveys Devil Raiders enable Exercise African Lion 21 with critical airfield surveys
1:49 PM5/18/2021
Air Mobility Command deployed two airfield survey teams from the 621st Contingency Response Wing to the Kingdom of Morocco April 17-27 to conduct airfield surveys in preparation for Exercise African Lion 21.
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North African maritime exercise Phoenix Express set to begin

North African maritime exercise Phoenix Express set to begin North African maritime exercise Phoenix Express set to begin
4:45 PM5/14/2021
150521-O-ZZ999-001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2015) Ships of the American, Greek, Moroccan, Tunisian and Turkish navies steam in formation during Exercise Phoenix Express, May 22, 2015. Phoenix Express 2015, sponsored and facilitated by U.S. Africa Command , is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness , information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to counter sea-based illicit activity in the region. (Photo courtesy of the Hellenic Navy)
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia
12:00 AM5/10/2021
During these engagements, U.S. forces provided combat-oriented training and operational planning.
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AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit

AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit
12:13 PM5/3/2021
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, concluded a multiday visit to Senegal and Mali.
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AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit

AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit
12:00 AM5/1/2021
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg tours the aviation unit and gets capability briefing on the French EC665 Tiger multi-role combat helicopter while at the French Platform Operational Desert in Gao, Mali, May 1. Berg conducted a multiday visit to Senegal and Mali to highlight U.S. Africa Command’s continued support to African and French partners and their efforts to enhance security in the Sahel.
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AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit

AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit AFRICOM leader highlights support to African and international partners during Sahel visit
12:00 AM4/30/2021
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg and Col. Jean Dieme, Senegalese Director of Military Intelligence, exchange gifts following a senior leader exchange in Dakar, Senegal, April 30. Berg conducted a multiday visit to Senegal and Mali to reinforce the importance of U.S. Africa Command’s bilateral partnership in Senegal and multinational support to countering violent extremism in the region.
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