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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

8:58 AM1/7/2021

Maj. Gen. Langley reviews documents about U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa before assuming command, Nov. 3, 2020. “MARFOREUR/AF is a varsity team and I’m excited to lead some of the most professional Marines in the Corps,” Maj. Gen. Langley said. “Together we will continue to assure our Allies and partners, deter our enemies, and maintain the high standards expected of us as Marines and Sailors in the finest fighting institution in the world.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robin Lewis)

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Marine Forces Africa commander conducts virtual meeting with Royal Moroccan Navy leader

Marine Forces Africa commander conducts virtual meeting with Royal Moroccan Navy leader

Marine Forces Africa commander conducts virtual meeting with Royal Moroccan Navy leader

8:42 AM1/7/2021

The two leaders affirmed the importance of the mutually beneficial U.S.-Morocco partnership and their unwavering dedication to the strong relationship between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders

U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders

U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders

12:00 AM1/7/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Saaxa Weyne, Somalia, on Jan. 7, 2021.

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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

2:38 PM1/5/2021

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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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

3:56 PM1/3/2021

Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.

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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

1:09 PM1/3/2021

Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

12:47 PM1/2/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia on Jan. 1, 2021.

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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

12:00 AM1/1/2021

Federal Government of Somalia and U.S. Africa Command target al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, Jan. 1, 2021. This video shows the destruction of a known al-Shabaab compound following a U.S. airstrike to disrupt the terrorist group's operations.

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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

12:00 AM1/1/2021

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. Throughout the year, AFRICOM worked to build African-partner defense capabilities. Below are some of the highlights of these efforts:

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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz

11:20 AM12/28/2020

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has been providing operational and close air support to Joint Task Force – Quartz and Operation Octave Quartz. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrived to support operations in Somalia Dec. 21.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

10:01 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, distributes coins to recognize members of the Marine Security Guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya, while beginning a visit to key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships and security Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:57 AM12/28/2020

Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defence Forces Sergeant Major, invites Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs Dec. 15. The course was implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:53 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, speak with service members stationed at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, as part of a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti visit to key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships and security Dec. 14-17. The visit allowed for an updated commander’s assessment of the operations, security and infrastructure, with a special focus on assessing security and force protection improvements.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:51 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, stands with senior Kenyan Defence Forces leadership prior to conducting a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:48 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:47 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:47 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets Gen. Robert Kibochi, Kenya's Chief of Defence, before conducting a pass and review of Kenya Defence Force Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:44 AM12/28/2020

Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defence Forces Sergeant Major, at the Kenya Defence Forces headquarters Dec. 15. As part of the commander’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defence Forces.

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COVID Considerations: coping with COVID-19

COVID Considerations: coping with COVID-19

COVID Considerations: coping with COVID-19

12:00 AM12/28/2020

Col. Jonathan “Craig” Taylor, command surgeon for U.S. Africa Command, discusses maintaining a positive outlook to combat the second wave of COVID-19.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

5:50 PM12/24/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one (1) airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Dec. 24, 2020.

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