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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
12:09 PM1/31/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Jan. 30, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conducts Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conducts Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conducts Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
3:55 PM1/30/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 29, 2026.
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U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation

U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation
12:18 PM1/28/2026
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, deputy commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), welcomes United Kingdom (U.K.) Brigadier Dan Duff, Commander Joint Force Operations (CJFO), to AFRICOM Headquarters Jan. 27, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany. The two leaders continued discussions on U.S.- U.K. security cooperation and crisis response coordination efforts. With shared security interests in counterterrorism, AFRICOM maintains a strong partnership with U.K., a key NATO ally, to promote prosperity in Africa.
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One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters

One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
8:35 AM1/28/2026
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. AFRICOM, honored African peacekeepers and service members who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace, stability, and security across the continent during a wreath-laying ceremony at the African Union Memorial Wall, Jan. 28, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
2:30 PM1/27/2026
A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command met with the Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lt. Gen. Jules Banza Mwilambwe, and his staff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jan. 20-23, 2026. The meeting focused on discussing opportunities to enhance security cooperation between the two militaries.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab
8:52 PM1/26/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants from Jan. 25-26, 2026.
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Press Release

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
8:52 PM1/26/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 27, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
8:49 PM1/26/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia Jan. 23-24, 2026.
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Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash

Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash
3:58 PM1/26/2026
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dena McFadden, 449th Air Expeditionary Group flight safety officer, poses for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 10, 2025. On Aug. 6, 2025, a Ghana Air Force Chinese-made Harbin Z-9 helicopter crashed into a mountainside near Obuasi, killing eight people, including the nation’s Minister of Defense. Following a formal request from the Ghanaian government, McFadden and two other U.S. safety experts deployed within hours to assist local authorities in determining the cause of the accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)
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U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
11:00 PM1/25/2026
A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Jan. 20-23 to meet with leaders from the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and explore ways to enhance security cooperation efforts.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
5:26 PM1/23/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Jan. 21, 2026.
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Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers
11:00 PM1/21/2026
When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
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Press Release

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
12:00 AM1/20/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) executed an airstrike in the Lower Juba River Valley of Somalia on Jan. 18, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
12:00 AM1/17/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 15, 2026.
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Press Release

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab
8:04 PM1/15/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 14, 2026.
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Press Release

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al-Shabaab
8:13 PM1/13/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 12, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
8:12 PM1/13/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Jan. 11, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
8:22 AM1/11/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Jan. 9, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
8:20 AM1/11/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 8, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
8:06 AM1/10/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 8, 2026.
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