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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities
9:51 AM6/7/2021
The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145.
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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities
9:26 AM6/7/2021
The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145.
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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities
9:23 AM6/7/2021
After 3 months of training, U.S. Air Force Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command Africa and Kenyan Air Force (KAF) partners completed a successful culmination exercise showcasing the wide range of capabilities the recently-acquired C-145 Combat Coyote will add to the KAF fleet. The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145. The culmination of the training featured an exercise in all areas to include airdrop, medical evacuation, and short take-off and landing.
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21.06.03 FY21 Q2 CIVCAS Assessment Report Somali.pdf

21.06.03 FY21 Q2 CIVCAS Assessment Report Somali.pdf 21.06.03 FY21 Q2 CIVCAS Assessment Report Somali.pdf
2:12 PM6/4/2021
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Rapport d'évaluation des pertes civiles du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique

Rapport d'évaluation des pertes civiles du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique Rapport d'évaluation des pertes civiles du Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique
9:24 AM6/4/2021
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تقرير تقييم الخسائر المدنية للقيادة الأمريكية لإفريقيا

تقرير تقييم الخسائر المدنية للقيادة الأمريكية لإفريقيا تقرير تقييم الخسائر المدنية للقيادة الأمريكية لإفريقيا
9:20 AM6/4/2021
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U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 2nd Quarter, 2021

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 2nd Quarter, 2021 U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 2nd Quarter, 2021
12:00 AM6/4/2021
In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report period ending Mar. 31, 2021, U.S. Africa Command received two new reports of civilian casualties and closed out two of three open cases.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:32 PM5/31/2021
Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, director, Logistics Directorate, J-4, U.S. Africa Command gives remarks at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express Concludes in Tunisia
8:31 PM5/31/2021
Rear Adm. Jeffrey Spivey, director, maritime partnership program, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, gives remarks at the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Tunis, Tunisia, May 28,2021. Exercise Phoenix Express 2021, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
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Exercise Phoenix Express concludes in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express concludes in Tunisia Exercise Phoenix Express concludes in Tunisia
8:26 PM5/31/2021
U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVAF) Director of maritime partnership program, Rear Adm. Jeffrey S. Spivey joined Tunisian Minister of Defense Brahim Bertegi, Read Adm. Kevin Jones from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Donald Blome in marking the successful completion of the 16th iteration of the multinational maritime exercise Phoenix Express 2021 (PE21) in Tunis, Tunisia on May 28, 2021.
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Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day
12:58 PM5/29/2021
A Memorial Day message from U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, AFRICOM commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher.
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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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