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Conference focuses on security at sea to ensure free trade in Gulf of Guinea

Conference focuses on security at sea to ensure free trade in Gulf of Guinea Conference focuses on security at sea to ensure free trade in Gulf of Guinea
10:14 AM7/12/2021
Chiefs of Navies and Air Forces from across the world focus on combatting piracy and supporting economies.
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Leaders committed to transparency with African partners

Leaders committed to transparency with African partners Leaders committed to transparency with African partners
1:35 PM7/9/2021
During an online conversation with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gen. Townsend talked about transparency with African partners.
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Foreign policy advisors strengthen security partnerships

Foreign policy advisors strengthen security partnerships Foreign policy advisors strengthen security partnerships
10:18 AM7/9/2021
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, senior enlisted leader, present the AFRICOM interagency partner of the quarter award during the AFRICOM all-hands presentation May 27, 2021. Kanishka was later recognized as the 2021 Robert D. Murphy Foreign Policy Advisor of the Year Award by the U.S. Department of State for his efforts to enable full integration of foreign policy considerations into all AFRICOM’s public messaging
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Foreign policy advisors strengthen security partnerships

Foreign policy advisors strengthen security partnerships Foreign policy advisors strengthen security partnerships
10:09 AM7/9/2021
Political advisors help bring a State Department perspective to military operations and ensure that commanders and other military staff benefit from the diplomatic expertise of foreign service officers.
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Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab
3:37 PM7/8/2021
The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command. Included in the package were basic issue items to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicles.
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Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab
3:36 PM7/8/2021
The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command.
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Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab
3:34 PM7/8/2021
The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command.
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Africa Malaria Task Force reconvenes to share resources, strategies and expertise

Africa Malaria Task Force reconvenes to share resources, strategies and expertise Africa Malaria Task Force reconvenes to share resources, strategies and expertise
2:31 PM7/6/2021
Attendees take part in a two-day virtual training event, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa Force Medical June 29, 2021, in support of Africa Malaria Task Force in Naples, Italy. AMTF is a program developed in 2011, designed to strengthen and expand effective malaria programs and provide support for military personnel and their families and countries.
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Africa Malaria Task Force reconvenes to share resources, strategies and expertise

Africa Malaria Task Force reconvenes to share resources, strategies and expertise Africa Malaria Task Force reconvenes to share resources, strategies and expertise
2:16 PM7/6/2021
The task force brings together scientists and policy makers with demonstrated interest in malaria programs to share resources, strategies, and expertise that would ultimately act as a catalyst for change.
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African Lion 2021-Overall

African Lion 2021-Overall African Lion 2021-Overall
9:47 AM7/6/2021
Brig. Gen. Aida Borras, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, on the relationships built and joint-training executed during African Lion 21.
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75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron keeps CJTF-HOA mission capable

75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron keeps CJTF-HOA mission capable 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron keeps CJTF-HOA mission capable
11:03 AM6/29/2021
A resupply reaches personnel with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa courtesy of the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The cargo keeps CJTF-HOA mission capable as they work to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict and protect U.S. and coalition interests in Africa.
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889 Rep Rev 2_GPC.pdf

889 Rep Rev 2_GPC.pdf 889 Rep Rev 2_GPC.pdf
2:32 PM6/23/2021
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African Lion 21 concludes after honing multinational operations on land, in air and over sea

African Lion 21 concludes after honing multinational operations on land, in air and over sea African Lion 21 concludes after honing multinational operations on land, in air and over sea
10:58 AM6/23/2021
As part of African Lion's culminating training event, distinguished visitors observed a demonstration of a combined operation between U.S. and Moroccan Forces capturing a high value target June 17.
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African Lion 21 concludes after honing multinational operations on land, in air and over sea

African Lion 21 concludes after honing multinational operations on land, in air and over sea African Lion 21 concludes after honing multinational operations on land, in air and over sea
7:57 AM6/23/2021
Exercise highlights included airborne parachute jumps, live-fire rocket and artillery ranges, joint flights among U.S. and Moroccan F-16s, sea-based maneuvers and a humanitarian assistance mission treating 8,000 patients.
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Closing Release French.pdf

Closing Release French.pdf Closing Release French.pdf
2:30 PM6/22/2021
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Closing Release Arabic.pdf

Closing Release Arabic.pdf Closing Release Arabic.pdf
2:30 PM6/22/2021
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AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion

AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion
9:51 AM6/21/2021
The Commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, visited Morocco to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise African Lion 21 and to meet with several African defense leaders June 17-19. Townsend met with senior Moroccan military leaders for outstanding efforts by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in planning and executing African Lion 2021; Senegal’s Chief of Defense Staff to thank the nation’s efforts as a security leader in West Africa and for hosting and participating in multiple U.S. Africa Command exercises; and Libyan leaders to stress foreign forces need to withdraw from Libya and discuss opportunities for greater military cooperation with the United States.
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AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion

AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion
9:51 AM6/21/2021
The Commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, visited Morocco to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise African Lion 21 and to meet with several African defense leaders June 17-19. Townsend met with senior Moroccan military leaders for outstanding efforts by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in planning and executing African Lion 2021; Senegal’s Chief of Defense Staff to thank the nation’s efforts as a security leader in West Africa and for hosting and participating in multiple U.S. Africa Command exercises; and Libyan leaders to stress foreign forces need to withdraw from Libya and discuss opportunities for greater military cooperation with the United States.
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AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion

AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion AFRICOM’s Gen. Townsend meets African leaders at exercise African Lion
9:40 AM6/21/2021
Gen. Stephen Townsend visited Morocco to attend the closing ceremony of African Lion 2021 and to meet with several African defense leaders June 17-19, 2021.
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Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities

Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities
2:51 PM6/17/2021
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, lands at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, 15 June 2021, during Exercise African Lion 2021.
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