AFRICOM

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African Partner Nations Participate in Aeromedical Evacuation Familiarization Visit

2:57 PM9/19/2024
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Press Release

U.S. Africa Command and Cameroon Armed Forces Host West Africa Logistics Conference in Douala

7:39 AM9/19/2024
Military Logistics professionals from 13 African nations and organizations and the United States attend
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Article

AFRICOM Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

10:25 AM9/16/2024
In a demonstration of U.S. commitment to regional stability and security, key leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Camp Lemonnier to engage with U.S. troops deployed in Africa.
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Press Release

AFRICOM Commander Visits Kenya

10:20 AM9/16/2024
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Article

AFRICOM Hosts 2024 Joint Staff Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) Worldwide Workshop

12:00 AM8/2/2024
AFRICOM recently hosted the Joint Staff 2024 Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) Worldwide Workshop, a key event in the Joint Logistics Enterprise calendar.
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Press Release

United States turns over C-130H to Botswana Defence Force

12:00 AM6/27/2024
U.S. Ambassador Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, and U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, participated in the official transfer of a former U.S. military C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force in a significant step towards enhancing Botswana's defense capabilities.
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Press Release

African Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes in Botswana

12:00 AM6/25/2024
Senior military representatives from 34 countries met in Gaborone, Botswana for the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) to discuss security and partnership on the African continent, June 24-26.
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Press Release

AFRICOM Commander visits Somalia

12:00 AM6/23/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, recently conducted high-level meetings with senior Somali government officials and international partners to discuss ongoing security efforts and future strategic initiatives.
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Press Release

AFRICOM Leader Focuses on African Maritime Security in the West Indian Ocean

10:39 AM5/22/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, deputy commander for civil-military engagement at U.S. Africa Command, visited Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles May 11-18 to meet with partner nation government officials and discuss the countries’ regional efforts to address maritime security challenges.
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Thirteen nations participate in Obangame Express 2024 maritime interdiction training in Ghana

11:02 AM5/13/2024
Over five days, 13 nations from across West Africa, Europe, and North America sent military delegations to collaborate, learn, and train together as part of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF)’s Obangame Express 2024 military interdiction training events at the Ghana Western Naval Headquarters in Sekondi. 
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Press Release

USAFRICOM’s Ambassador Scott visits Tanzania to meet leaders, talk maritime security

1:39 PM1/30/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, representing the U.S. Africa Command as the Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement, conducted a diplomatic visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from January 21 to 25. His agenda included bilateral meetings with Tanzanian officials and participation in a maritime security seminar.
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Press Release

USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader visit Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti

1:43 PM1/25/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti from January 22-25. This visit was aimed at reinforcing relationships with regional civilian and military leaders.
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U.S. Africa Command Head Advances U.S.-Nigeria Cooperation

9:27 AM1/12/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley and Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods visited Nigeria on January 10-11, 2024. They discussed strengthening U.S.-Nigeria cooperation, countering extremism, and regional security with Nigerian military leaders. Gen. Langley emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing West Africa's security challenges.
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Press Release

AFRICOM Commander visits Chad

3:55 PM1/10/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley and Sergeant Major Michael Woods from U.S. Africa Command visited Chad on January 9-10, 2024, to discuss security collaboration with Chadian military leaders. During the visit, Langley had the opportunity to congratulate the nation's first female military pilots trained on the C-208 light reconnaissance aircraft.
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Military Leaders Convene in Naples for AFRICOM Strategic Alignment Conference

10:12 AM11/21/2023
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Component Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders convened in Naples, Italy for a pivotal conference, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), November 14-15, 2023.
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Women, Peace, and Security and the Military Lawyer

1:32 PM9/11/2023
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Article

The Staff Ride as a Security Cooperation Tool

1:13 PM8/25/2023
The U.S. Army Center for Military History’s The Staff Ride: Fundamentals, Experiences, and Techniques describes a Staff Ride as an educational tool whose, “purpose is achieved through the development of critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.”
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Africa Malaria Task Force focuses on new emerging threats from Africa’s top killer

3:04 PM8/11/2023
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) Force Surgeon held an operational entomology event in support of the Africa Malaria Task Force (AMTF), July 17-21, in Accra, Ghana.
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Article

African Lion 23 Begins

10:20 AM5/19/2023
18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.
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Press Release

U.S. Africa Command testimony to Senate Armed Services Committee

1:39 PM3/17/2023
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U.S. Partnering with Benin to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea

12:00 AM12/14/2022
In addition to a new, 33-foot patrol boat recently delivered, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District managed the construction of an improved boat launch facility.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ghanaian military train on base camp design

1:40 PM12/12/2022
Efficiently and logically developing base camps for deployed forces is key to any mission’s success, and that is why experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were recently in Ghana teaching courses in base camp design to Ghana Armed Forces combat engineers and planners in the Ghanaian capital of Accra.
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African Lion, NCO development discussed during visits in Senegal

12:00 AM12/9/2022
The commanding general and command sergeant major of the U.S. Army’s Southern European Task Force – Africa concluded a three-country visit to West Africa Dec. 7-9 here.
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SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum to gauge progress and set stage for success in Africa

12:00 AM11/7/2022
Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about how the Army is supporting U.S. Africa Command objectives.
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African Lion 23 planning begins

12:00 AM10/6/2022
African Lion is a U.S. Africa Command event, led by SETAF-AF in coordination with all U.S. joint forces, multiple U.S. government agencies and Allies and Partners.
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Sixth African Military Law Forum in Botswana centers on WPS, providing counsel to commanders

8:00 AM9/8/2022
The legal engagement brought together over 80 African military legal advisors, magistrates, and professionals from 40 countries in Africa to share best professional practices.
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Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference

1:29 PM8/29/2022
Participants used the forum to discuss security cooperation, and the importance of leadership and professional military education.
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U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

12:00 AM7/19/2022
The facility will go a long way toward reducing overcrowding, with classrooms previously overflowing with nearly 100 students in a single class.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams honors its namesake while in Seychelles

12:00 AM7/3/2022
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams is the first ship named after the Medal of Honor recipient, following his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.
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Strength in small numbers

6:00 PM6/29/2022
When supporting participants in a military exercise like African Lion 2022, conducted in an austere environment, all activities are made possible by a group like the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana during African Lion

12:00 AM6/12/2022
The medical care provided by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs members ranged from performing vitals, diagnosing conditions, and distributing medications.
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Article

Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Boone Center, Guard Staff Judge Advocates

4:13 PM5/17/2022
Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard's legal team hosted Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force, for a 2-day visit that included a tour of Kentucky's Capital building and presentations to Guardsmen Apr. 21-22.
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Combined joint task force in Africa welcomes first female commanding general

12:00 AM5/14/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana during a change of command ceremony May 14, 2022. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided.
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NC Guard hosts African Military Law Forum Advisory Council

11:16 AM5/12/2022
The forum, running April 26-28, 2022, provided legal advisors from several nations a chance to share their expertise in international, operational, administrative and civil law.
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SFAB Soldiers grow partnerships in Ghana through peacekeeping training exercise

10:29 AM2/3/2022
In January, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade out of Fort Bragg, N.C., attended and supported a new training program for Ghana Armed Forces in Bundase, Ghana, as GAF soldiers prepare for an upcoming peacekeeping mission.
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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise

12:00 AM10/25/2021
The event was the first in a series of planning events for the exercise with U.S. military personnel working alongside Moroccan, Senegalese and Ghanaian partners for African Lion 2022.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, First ESB to Complete Voyage Repair in South Africa

9:56 AM10/14/2021
During the scheduled port visit, Hershel “Woody” Williams completed a 14-day maintenance period in Cape Town’s Cruise Terminal. The ship received preventative and preservative repairs to the flight deck safety nets, mission deck, freeboard and superstructure, as well as the insulation and lighting fixtures.
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U.S., Kenya forces enhance partnership through integrated training

12:00 AM10/2/2021
The U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to C Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, CJTF-HOA, most recently completed urban rifle marksmanship training with Rangers assigned to the Kenya Defence Forces, in Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2021.
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Kentucky National Guard, Djibouti Demining Company train as part of State Partnership Program

9:33 AM9/10/2021
Kentucky National Guard engineers traveled more than 15,000 miles to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to conduct training with the Djiboutian military's Demining Company as part of the State Partnership Program from Aug. 19-29, 2021.
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U.S., Moroccan special operations forces further strengthen security cooperation

11:01 AM7/23/2021
This Joint Combined Exchange Training, one of many exercises in Morocco designed to increase the U.S. and Moroccan security cooperation and interoperability, comes shortly after the 17th iteration of African Lion.
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U.S. Army Civil Affairs empowers women in Djibouti

8:56 AM7/7/2021
The team has made Women, Peace and Security (WPS) a part of their mission to empower the women at Solidarte Feminine, a local organization in Djibouti that provides resources to women in need in Djibouti as well as those directly or indirectly affected by HIV.
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U.S., Niger forces conduct joint mortar training event

2:27 PM6/16/2021
Starting in May, eight Task Force Iron Gray Mortar trainers and 25 Nigerien Soldiers began the classroom portion of the training event to learn system procedures and prepare Nigerien mortar leaders to train current and future mortar teams.
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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

12:00 AM5/10/2021
During these engagements, U.S. forces provided combat-oriented training and operational planning.
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Press Release

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. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

4:12 PM2/1/2021
The trip occurred during a critical time for Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as both countries navigate paths toward democracy and civilian-led governments. Engagements renewed partnerships between the U.S. and these African nations and provided opportunities to discuss commonalities, shared values, pursue mutual interests, and strengthen the regional capacity of these nations to address security challenges.
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Final installment of donated medical equipment reaches Namibia, Botswana

4:09 PM11/12/2020
The latest donation completes a $100 million Namibian dollars ($6.71 million US) donation of medical equipment to Namibia announced this spring.
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U.S. Africa Command celebrates Women's Equality Day through storytelling, mentorship

3:07 PM8/28/2020
U.S. Africa Command commemorated the 100th-anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote, by hosting a special event at Kelley Barracks on August 26, 2020.
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Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

3:41 PM8/13/2020
U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual engagement on cybersecurity at Kelley Barracks Aug. 5-6, 2020.
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Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during webinar

1:58 PM7/10/2020
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Kosinski, U.S. Africa Command director of logistics, spoke to international logistics experts during a webinar hosted by the Lexington Institute July 8.
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CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19

11:19 AM6/29/2020
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered approximately $9,400 worth of hospital beds to the Djibouti Ministry of Health during a ceremony at the Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti City, Djibouti, June 25.
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Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

9:40 AM6/16/2020
With mission sets that cover 12 different countries throughout East Africa, the ability to work with various units and nations is key to the success of an organization like the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA).
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CJTF-HOA: Incoming commander uniquely suited to lead in Africa

11:12 AM6/9/2020
Maj. Gen. Michael Turello, outgoing commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transfers command of the task force to Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, former deputy commander, U.S. Army Africa.
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Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

11:26 AM6/2/2020
On May 1 a grand-opening ceremony was held at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, for the Henry Mayfield Jr. Dining Facility, and on May 21 the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility at Manda Bay was officially renamed the Henry J. Mayfield Jr. Recreation Center.
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Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors

11:34 PM4/21/2020
More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium. Delegates from the British Army, AFRICOM headquarters and its component units, and the Legal Counsel from the African Union attended the event, with commanders and legal advisors discussing military-legal issues that arise in a wide variety of military operations.
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Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships

12:00 AM3/20/2020
Military members from across U.S. Africa Command attended the inaugural Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) March 4-8.
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Biography

Command Senior Enlisted Leader

9:39 AM3/9/2020
Command Senior Enlisted Leader
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AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

12:00 AM2/28/2020
"I want him to be the senior enlisted advisor to me, my candid advisor," he said. "Every commander should have people on their staff that can come in, close the door, and say 'hey boss, we need to have some straight talk.' I charged him with that responsibility," Townsend said
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
Several prominent civic Nigerien leaders, including the governor, mayor, and sultan of Agadez, participated in a tour of the new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201. The hanger itself is comprised of 58 tons of steel and includes an engine maintenance room, supply storage, training area, battery, and tool rooms. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
Members of the Nigerien Air Force participated in a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. The hangar will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Air Force from the United States. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, and Colonel Abdoul Kader Amirou, deputy chief of staff for the Nigerien Air Force, cut the ribbon signifying the facility's turnover to Niger at a dedication ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, provide remarks during a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force, Jan. 22. The new hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Armed Forces from the United States. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22. Several prominent civic leaders from the surrounding community, including the governor, mayor, and sultan of Agadez, attended the ceremony alongside both Department of State and U.S. Africa command leadership. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22. The new hangar is comprised of approximately 58 tons of steel and measures 2,800 square meters with a taxiway and apron measuring almost 13,000 square meters. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

1:23 PM2/10/2020
AGADEZ, Niger – The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22.
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2020 Posture Statement to Congress

9:02 AM2/10/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee Jan. 30, 2020, and the House Armed Services Committee March 10, 2020.
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411th CAB veterinarians host seminar for Djiboutian veterinarians and sanitary inspectors

8:06 AM2/10/2020
A team of two veterinarians and a veterinarian technician hosted the first in a series of monthly seminars
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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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Humanitarian aid training: preparing for when disaster strikes

7:47 AM2/10/2020
STUTTGART, Germany – Humanitarian aid training course prepares nearly 15 U.S. Africa Command personnel to respond when disaster strikes
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Militaries make final preparations for African Lion 20

7:33 AM2/10/2020
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Air Forces Africa helps develop Malawian Air Force

7:31 AM2/10/2020
Force development training such as this provides an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to enhance relations, share ideas and build partnership capability in the region
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United States delivers tactical vehicles to armed forces of Djibouti

3:49 PM1/14/2020
Part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military
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EARF deploys to provide airfield security at Manda Bay

3:47 PM1/14/2020
Following a Jan. 5 terrorist attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, U.S. service members comprising part of U.S. Africa Command’s East Africa Response Force deployed to secure the airfield and augment security.
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