240823-N-CK885-1130 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 14, 2025) U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen move ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
240823-N-CK885-1070 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 14, 2025) U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen move ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
240823-N-CK885-1419 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 14, 2025) U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen move ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
250823-N-XK462-2136 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 23, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
250823-N-XK462-2246 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 23, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
250823-N-IP140-1190 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 23, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. Forces Conclude Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia
9:20 AM8/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, concluded a two-week operation Aug. 23, 2025, that included multiple airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia in the Puntland region of Somalia.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
AFRICA SHIELD 2025: Strengthening Counterproliferation Efforts Across Africa
7:56 AM8/25/2025
From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.
United States Army Garrison Stuttgart Military Police fire a salute battery during the U.S. Africa Command Change of Command ceremony on Kelley Barracks on Stuttgart, Germany on August 15, 2025. The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership for U.S. Africa Command, which oversees U.S. military operations and partnerships across the African continent. AFRICOM is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African countries. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. AFRICOM photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)
United States Army Garrison Stuttgart Military Police fire a salute battery during the U.S. Africa Command Change of Command ceremony on Kelley Barracks on Stuttgart, Germany on August 15, 2025. The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership for U.S. Africa Command, which oversees U.S. military operations and partnerships across the African continent. AFRICOM is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African countries. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. AFRICOM photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)