The commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley speaks to a group of U.S. Marines during a troop engagement, Nov. 4, 2024 in Libreville, Gabon. As a Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard, the Marines are responsible for being trained and fully equipped to serve at designated U.S. diplomatic missions in support of the Department of State in the protection of personnel, classified material, and U.S. property. (U.S. State Department photo by Joshua Root)
A group of neonatal nurses with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) show U.S. Marine Corps Gen. and commander of U.S. Africa Command Michael Langley the medical care provided to babies in the pediatric unit at a local clinic in Abuja, Nigeria, Nov. 9, 2024. When facing complex challenges whether it’s from combatting violent extremist organizations or other factors that yield instability, Nigeria’s strategic efforts to tackle its known insecurities, extend beyond its military. The Nigerian Armed Force’s commitment to addressing health issues can be seen in their collaboration both on medical care initiatives with U.S. Agency for International Development and through the public health partnership between the Nigerian Ministry of Defence and U.S. Department of Defense’s Walter Reed Army Institute for Research, which resulted in the establishment of Nigeria’s Defence Reference Laboratory, an internationally accredited facility. (U.S. Department of State photo by Benevolent Okpogor)
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and Researchers at Nigeria’s Defence Reference Laboratory in Abuja, Nigeria, present information of the ministry’s efforts to combat global health insecurity to leaders of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence and U.S. Africa Command during a tour in Abuja, Nigeria, Nov. 9, 2024. Commissioned in 2012, through the public health partnership between the Nigerian Ministry of Defence and U.S. Department of Defense’s Walter Reed Army Institute for Research, Nigeria’s Defence Reference Laboratory, an internationally accredited facility, was established. “What I saw here today is a true example of health diplomacy and also strategic ways of focusing on building enduring security relations, especially when dealing with threats of infectious disease,” Langley stated. (U.S. Department of State photo by Benevolent Okpogor)
Researchers at Nigeria’s Defence Reference Laboratory in Abuja, Nigeria, alongside leaders of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, give U.S. Marine Corps Gen. and commander of U.S. Africa Command Michael Langley a tour of the tuberculous research facility Nov. 9, 2024. Commissioned in 2012, through the public health partnership between the Nigerian Ministry of Defence and U.S. Department of Defense’s Walter Reed Army Institute for Research, Nigeria’s Defence Reference Laboratory, an internationally accredited facility, was established. “What I saw here today is a true example of health diplomacy and also strategic ways of focusing on building enduring security relations, especially when dealing with threats of infectious disease,” Langley stated. (U.S. Department of State photo by Benevolent Okpogor)
Langley expands campaign of learning footprint to west Africa
9:09 AM11/26/2024
STUTTGART, Germany – It was once stated that the journey of a thousand miles was not for the weak, but for the one who was willing to be courageously intentional about every step taken along the path. That level of grit, no matter where one started, is what continues to fuel the men and women of U.S. Africa Command to challenge the status quo, build partnerships, and collaborate with African partners to face complex challenges in a dynamic environment.
Surrounded around interagency partners and thought leaders, from Nov. 4-10, 2024, the commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley expanded his campaign of learning footprint to three western region countries on the continent of Africa – Gabon, Liberia, and Nigeria.
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)
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)
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)
African Partner Nations Participate in Aeromedical Evacuation Familiarization Visit
2:57 PM9/19/2024
United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) hosted military health personnel from Chad, Ghana, and Senegal for an Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Familiarization visit at Ramstein Air Base from September 3-6, 2024.
U.S. Marines assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, talk to Maureen E. Farrell, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, third from left, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2024. Farrell visited Camp Lemonnier and Chabelley Airfield to observe defensive and security protocols. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)
Maureen Farrell, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, and Rear Adm. Justin A. Kubu, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, pose for a photo in the CJTF-HOA lobby at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2024. Farrell's visit focused on engaging with deployed troops and observing operations aimed at theater security cooperation and humanitarian objectives throughout East Africa.
The Honorable Richard H. Riley, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia greets, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of United States Africa Command before engagements with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sep. 09, 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)
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)
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)
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)