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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

12:00 AM3/30/2021

U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both ground and air assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.

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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

12:00 AM3/30/2021

U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.

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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise

3:33 PM3/29/2021

U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with their counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise

3:33 PM3/29/2021

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joel Nelson, plans and projects noncommissioned officer in charge, helps set up a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise with the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. The FAD’s exercise scenario took place in Arta, We’a, at FAD headquarters and with counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

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CJTF-HOA, Djiboutian military partner in 4-day signal exercise

3:33 PM3/29/2021

U.S. Army Soldiers and Armed Forces of Djibouti Soldiers (FAD) put together cables for a long-range antenna during an integrated field training exercise at Arta, Djibouti, March 17, 2021. This was the first time FAD Soldiers set up high frequency antennas to establish communication with their counterparts as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

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U.S. Forces work alongside African military members

8:36 AM2/2/2021

U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021.

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U.S. Forces work alongside African military members

8:27 AM2/2/2021

U.S. service members speak with Danab soldiers on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.

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AFRICOM forces conduct first engagements in Somalia since repositioning

5:14 PM2/1/2021

U.S. Africa Command forces completed the first engagement into Somalia since the successful repositioning of U.S. forces under Joint Task Force - Quartz Jan. 30.

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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

12:00 AM1/29/2021

U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia on Jan. 29, 2021. The U.S. maintains a whole-of-government approach to supporting Somalia through diplomacy, development and defense.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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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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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