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U.S. Africa Command continues to develop Senegal's Enlisted Development Strategy

U.S. Africa Command continues to develop Senegal's Enlisted Development Strategy U.S. Africa Command continues to develop Senegal's Enlisted Development Strategy
7:58 AM2/10/2020
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Ryan P. Burton, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) acting command senior enlisted leader, met with the Senegal Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Birame Diop, his staff, and Senegalese command senior enlisted leaders Jan. 22-23, in Dakar City, Senegal
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab terrorists Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab terrorists
12:00 AM2/4/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a series of operations to disrupt al-Shabaab terrorists in various locations in southern Somalia, from Jan. 23-29, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist
12:00 AM2/4/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Beer Xaani, Somalia, on Feb. 4, 2020.
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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:00 AM1/20/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army Danab Unit near Bangeeni, Somalia, on Jan. 19
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Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay

Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials Visit Troops at Manda Bay
3:52 PM1/14/2020
Senior U.S. Africa Command officials visited partner forces and U.S. troops stationed at Camp Simba and Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Jan 9
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AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors

AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors AFRICOM in 2019: Strengthening partnerships while countering threats, malign actors
11:09 AM12/31/2019
During 2019, U.S. Africa Command continued its critical work with African, international, and inter-agency partners to counter transnational threats and malign actors, strengthen security forces, and respond to crises in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.
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11:41 AM12/14/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
5:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13.
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better. The National Guard shares the distinction of being the oldest unit in the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard
4:00 PM12/13/2019
National Guard Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Hadfield, AFRICOM deputy director for intelligence and Col. Patricia Fant, chief of the National Guard Integration, cut the cake to celebrate the National Guard's 383rd at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)
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Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa

Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa
2:30 PM12/12/2019
The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda began a new partnership during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019, as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
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AC Form 43 AFRICOM Medical Waiver Request Form 15 JAN 2019

AC Form 43 AFRICOM Medical Waiver Request Form 15 JAN 2019 AC Form 43 AFRICOM Medical Waiver Request Form 15 JAN 2019
11:17 AM12/11/2019
U.S. Africa Command's Medical Waiver Request Form
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AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability

AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability
1:35 PM12/4/2019
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted senior-members of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Nov. 13-16, to discuss long-term defense and security planning in the West African country.
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AFRICOM commander embarks USS Florida

AFRICOM commander embarks USS Florida AFRICOM commander embarks USS Florida
8:37 AM11/29/2019
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command and Rear Adm. William J. Houston, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Submarine Group 8 embarked the Ohio-class fleet guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) for a two-day underway, Nov. 25-26, 2019.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:34 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, render honors during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:33 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, delivers remarks during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:32 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, outgoing command senior enlisted leader, renders honors during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:31 PM11/15/2019
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend presents U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez with an award during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility

AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader relinquishes responsibility
4:29 PM11/15/2019
Personnel from U.S. Africa Command attend a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Nov. 15, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez relinquished his responsibility as the command senior enlisted leader.
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