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Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

2:09 PM1/27/2021

The U.S. Africa Command Director of Intelligence, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, spoke with Sudanese military professionals from the Sudanese Higher Military Academy in Sudan, Jan. 27.

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Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

Partnerships Key to Lasting Security and Stability

12:00 AM1/25/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for Civil-Military Engagement, is greeted upon arrival in Sudan for a series of meetings with key military and government officials the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Young and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, conducted the trip following Sudan’s historic peace agreement signed on Oct. 3, 2020, to pursue new opportunities for U.S.-Sudanese partnership.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

4:35 PM1/19/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinities of Jamaame and Deb Scinnele, Somalia, on Jan. 19, 2021.

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AFRICOM commander concludes visit to East Africa

AFRICOM commander concludes visit to East Africa

AFRICOM commander concludes visit to East Africa

11:59 AM1/19/2021

Commander, senior enlisted leader, wrap up a five-day visit to East Africa including stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), operating off the coast of Somalia.

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AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

12:00 AM1/19/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a five-day visit to East Africa in mid-January 2021, which included stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

9:52 PM1/18/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Tiyeeglow, Somalia, on Jan. 18, 2021.

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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

5:33 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a tour of the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

5:30 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, inspects an F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a tour of the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

5:05 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during an award ceremony on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

AFRICOM leadership visits USS Makin Island

5:00 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during an award ceremony on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have operated off the coast of Somalia since Dec. 21 as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force – Quartz.

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AFRICOM commander conducts engagements in Somalia

AFRICOM commander conducts engagements in Somalia

AFRICOM commander conducts engagements in Somalia

4:48 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a multi-day engagement in Somalia and a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia, Jan. 16-18.

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AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

11:05 AM1/17/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a visit to Cooperative Security Location, Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 16, to meet with U.S. commanders and forces supporting security and training in the region.

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Series aims to build partner military capacity through expert legal advice

Series aims to build partner military capacity through expert legal advice

Series aims to build partner military capacity through expert legal advice

12:00 AM1/17/2021

The virtual conference series, developed in spring 2020, was held over a period of eleven weeks. It was attended by representatives from nine African nations, the United States, three European nations, and two international organizations.

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AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

AFRICOM commander, senior enlisted leader conduct trip to East Africa

12:00 AM1/16/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a five-day visit to East Africa in mid-January 2021, which included stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia. Townsend was accompanied by the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, whose participation on the trip emphasized the need for professional, well trained enlisted corps for partner forces, recognized U.S. forces and spoke with Somali military leadership about training possibilities.

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Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

10:20 AM1/15/2021

Continued engagement plays a crucial role in strengthening U.S. relationships with North African partner nations to better pursue a shared goal of global security.

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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

12:00 AM1/15/2021

Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, congratulates a service member during an award ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2021. Thresher was part of a five-day visit to East Africa with U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. During the trip, Thresher recognized U.S. forces and spoke with partner military leadership about training possibilities.

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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

12:00 AM1/15/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to a group of service members during an award ceremony at an airfield in East Africa, Jan 15, 2021. Townsend traveled to East Africa to review future posturing of U.S. forces with key leaders in support of Operation Octave Quartz in preparation for the next phase of operations in East Africa.

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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

8:52 AM1/14/2021

In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.

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AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

AFRICOM in 2020: Engaging partners, strengthening cooperation in a COVID-19 environment

8:49 AM1/14/2021

In 2020 U.S. Africa Command continued to strengthen its relationships with African partners, strategic allies, U.S. government agencies and departments, and multinational coalitions to prevent, address and mitigate conflict in Africa.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

4:26 PM1/13/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Buulo Fulaay, Somalia, on Jan. 13, 2021.

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