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AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

4:04 PM10/1/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, gives a presentation to U.S. and international partners attending programs at Marine Corps University on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. Students met with Langley to garner his insight on how they can leverage their current training to assist in strengthening relationships with African partners while supporting efforts to build partner nation capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

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AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

4:04 PM10/1/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, left, poses for a photo with U.S. and international service members with the International Military Education and Training program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. Langley’s visit furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders. “I cannot emphasize enough the value that’s placed on the partnerships we maintain, nurture and cultivate across the continent,” said Langley. “Having our African partners at the center and forefront of what we do solidifies our partnership and efforts to promote regional security, stability, and prosperity in Africa.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

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AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

4:04 PM10/1/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, right, speaks with an international service member from the continent of Africa who is a part of the International Military Education and Training program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. Started nearly fifty years ago, the IMET program is an instrument of U.S. national security and foreign policy that has a purpose of promoting more professional militaries and defense cooperation between the U.S. and foreign countries through training. Langley’s visit furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

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AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders

3:55 PM10/1/2024

The commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders during a discussion with students attending Marine Corps University and the U.S. International Military Education and Training program on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Quantico, Virginia.

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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake

12:01 AM9/27/2024

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake with African Ambassadors to the U.S., in Washington, Sept. 24, to discuss U.S.-Africa partnerships and shared commitment to fostering security, stability, and prosperity throughout the continent. This meeting, consisting of African maritime nations, provided insight on affirmed relations, current challenges as well as opportunities for advancements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jared Mancuso)

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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake

12:01 AM9/27/2024

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake with African Ambassadors to the U.S., in Washington, Sept. 24, to discuss U.S.-Africa partnerships and shared commitment to fostering security, stability, and prosperity throughout the continent. This meeting, consisting of African maritime nations, provided insight on affirmed relations, current challenges as well as opportunities for advancements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jared Mancuso)

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Sierra Leone Officially Joins State Partnership Program with Michigan National Guard

Sierra Leone Officially Joins State Partnership Program with Michigan National Guard

Sierra Leone Officially Joins State Partnership Program with Michigan National Guard

10:59 AM9/20/2024

As part of the ongoing security cooperation between the United States and Sierra Leone, the Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) formally established a State Partnership Program (SPP) in a signing ceremony in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

10:25 AM9/16/2024

In a demonstration of U.S. commitment to regional stability and security, key leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Camp Lemonnier to engage with U.S. troops deployed in Africa.

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U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command

3:19 PM9/12/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander, United States Africa Command, and Sehri-Nouane Duncan-Jones, Mission Director of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Somalia meet with USAID project managers for a regional stabilization effort briefing in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sep. 10, 2024. The visit builds on the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Somalia in the fight against Al-shabab. U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. Department of Defense geographic combatant commands. The command is responsible for all U.S. military operations, exercises, security cooperation, and conducts crisis response on the African continent in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Kyle Brasier)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

U.S. and Botswana participants in exercise Southern Accord 2024 pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Richard Dickson)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Botswana Defence Force Col. David Nkete, lead exercise planner with the BDF, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Porter, deputy chief of exercises (G7), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), provide remarks to the media after the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by SETAF-AF. Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Richard Dickson)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Botswana Defence Force Col. David Nkete, lead exercise planner with the BDF, stands in front of the BDF Army band during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Botswana Defence Force Col. David Nkete, lead exercise planner with the BDF, provides remarks during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Richard Dickson)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Seth Henderson, lead exercise planner for Southern Accord 2024, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), sits with Botswana Defence Force partners during the opening ceremony of the exercise in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by SETAF-AF. Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

U.S. Army Col. Mark Whiteman, senior defense official and defense attaché with U.S. Embassy Gaborone, provides remarks during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Richard Dickson)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Thanh Kim, theater sustainment planner with the 79th Theater Sustainment Command, sits with Botswana Defence Force partners during the opening ceremony of the exercise in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Botswana Defence Force Lance Cpl. Malebogo Mojaeti, an aircraft mechanic, and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jerri Edwards, bilateral affairs noncommissioned officer at U.S. Embassy Gaborone, pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

U.S. Army Col. Mark Whiteman, senior defense official and defense attaché with U.S. Embassy Gaborone, speaks with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Porter, deputy chief of exercises (G7), U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), during the opening ceremony of the exercise in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by SETAF-AF. Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

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U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

U.S. Army Southern European Task

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Botswana Defence Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Eno Seelo, deputy commander of the BDF, provides remarks during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

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US, Botswana Defence Forces kick off exercise Southern Accord 2024

US, Botswana Defence Forces kick off exercise Southern Accord 2024

US, Botswana Defence Forces kick off exercise Southern Accord 2024

1:06 PM8/7/2024

GABORONE, Botswana — Exercise Southern Accord 2024 officially began on August 5, 2025, launching a two-week joint military exercise between U.S. and Botswana forces. The opening ceremony in Gaborone marked the start of a comprehensive training operation aimed at enhancing bilateral military cooperation and readiness. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), Southern Accord is a joint bi-annual exercise that unites U.S. Army and Air Force personnel with their Botswana Defence Force (BDF) counterparts. The exercise focuses on conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, peacekeeping missions and aeromedical evacuations, all while enhancing multinational military capabilities and interoperability.

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