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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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Kenya in Focus - December 2022

1:52 PM12/16/2022

U.S. Africa Command highlights recent events and actions with our partners in Kenya in the second half of 2022.

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Africa Leaders Summit

11:43 AM12/14/2022

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit builds on shared values to advance peace, security, and good governance, and reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society.

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Gen. Langley visits East Africa

4:38 PM11/24/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Kenya and Djibouti Nov. 22-24. The Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher accompanied Langley on the two-day trip, which included several stops to meet with host nation military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. service members in the region.

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Rewards for Justice – reward offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab

12:00 AM11/14/2022

Reward Offers for information on key leaders of al-Shabaab Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate, and Jehad Mostafa, and the Disruption of its financial mechanisms.

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Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise

2:48 PM11/11/2022

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, meet with Kenyan Defence Force Soldiers to discuss scheme of maneuver in preparation for a bi-lateral exercise during Justified Accord, March 13, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region. Over 800 personnel are participating in the exercise which includes a multinational field training exercise and a command post exercise. Justified Accord is an annual and multinational military exercise focusing on African partner capability and interoperability in support of United Nations and Africa Union peace support operations. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

1:51 PM9/1/2022

United States Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, August 28-31, 2022 on his first trip to Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command on August 9, 2022.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/30/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor, assess security and force protection measures at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, on Aug. 30, 2022. "Cooperative Security Location-Manda Bay is an important operational base for U.S. Africa Command forces in the region. The missions here are possible thanks to the exceptional relationship we have with our Kenyan partners and their commitment to regional security and stability," Langley said.

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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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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/29/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Larry André, U.S. Embassy in Somalia, meet with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia on Aug. 29, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/29/2022

Amb. Larry André, U.S. Embassy in Somalia, greets U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, on Aug. 29 in Somalia as part of visits in East Africa. Meetings here stressed a whole-of-government approach to support security assistance/training programs that build capacity for partners to achieve regional stability.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participate in a CJTF-HOA capabilities brief on Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Christian Gehrels, acting defense attaché for the U.S. Embassy Djibouti, greets U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, as he arrives at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022. The greeting came on the front-end of a four-day trip by senior leaders to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Francis, director of operations for U.S. Africa Command; U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command; U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa; and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason P. Colón, command senior enlisted leader of CJTF-HOA, pose for a photo on Aug. 28, 2022. The engagement was part of a four-day trip by senior leaders to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, right, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets Sadie Tucker, foreign policy advisor for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, participate in a CJTF-HOA capabilities brief on Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Association of African Air Forces: twenty-seven African nations come together

8:01 AM8/24/2022

The event allows action officer-level personnel designated by their respective Air Forces to collaborate.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

8:53 AM7/28/2022

The JCET program’s primary purpose is to provide partner nation special operations units specific training to promote security and stability in Africa.

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Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

3:01 PM5/23/2022

The trip provided U.S. Africa Command leaders the opportunity to meet with civilian and military leaders in each nation to underscore the importance of partnership to confronting regional threats and achieving shared security goals.

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Department of State and Defense officials meet for 2022 East African Security Forum

1:54 PM5/16/2022

Maj. Gen. William Zana, commander, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, hosted the forum, which provided a face-to-face platform for representatives with the U.S. Departments of State and Defense, U,S. Agency for International Development, and National Security Council. The discussions ranged from overarching long-term strategy to specific security threats in the region.

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State Partnership Program critical to security cooperation in 93 countries

12:00 AM4/12/2022

What began with 13 partnerships in 1993 is now up to 87 partnerships with 93 countries (as of April 12, 2022), the SPP is guided by foreign policy goals to support combatant commanders and chiefs of mission.

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Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

9:45 PM3/17/2022

The exercise, with participation from more than 800 personnel from the U.S. joint force, interagencies, African Union and NATO, focused on training to enhance peacekeeping operations in the region from Feb. 28 to March 18, 2022.

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Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise

12:00 AM3/17/2022

Brig. Gen. Ronald A. Cupples, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa deputy commanding general and the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters-Massachusetts assistant adjutant general addresses women participates in Exercise Justified Accord to recognize Women’s History Month, March 18, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history and in militaries around the world.

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Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

12:00 AM3/16/2022

Cpt. Gabriel Munyengabe, Rwanda Defence Force, photographs a mock interview during the command post exercise for Justified Accord, Nairobi, Kenya, Mar. 16, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region.

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Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

12:00 AM3/13/2022

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, meet with Kenyan Defence Force Soldiers to discuss scheme of maneuver in preparation for a bi-lateral exercise during Justified Accord, March 13, 2022. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.

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Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

12:00 AM3/13/2022

Kenyan Defence Force Lt. Col. Tarot Kimtai, Commander of 19th Kenya Rifles Battalion, speaks to U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during a walkthrough for a bi-lateral exercise. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.

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Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise

12:00 AM3/13/2022

Kenyan Defence Force Lt. Col. Tarot Kimtai, Commander of 19th Kenya Rifles Battalion, speaks to U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during a walkthrough for a bi-lateral exercise. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region. Over 800 personnel are participating in the exercise which includes a multinational field training exercise and a command post exercise. Justified Accord is an annual and multinational military exercise focusing on African partner capability and interoperability in support of United Nations and Africa Union peace support operations. The exercise, which started on Feb. 28, seeks to improve multinational interoperability and to incorporate regional civilian, police, and military entities into training.

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Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise

12:00 AM3/11/2022

British Army, The Queens Royal Hussars, U.S. Army and inter-agencies attend a meeting to discuss operations during Exercise Justified Accord, March 11, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command's joint, combined exercise that involves multiple U.S. military components, allied partner nations and international organizations to promote interoperability between participants for peacekeeping operations in East Africa. More than 800 participants trained together during the event that emphasized both individual and joint readiness.

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Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries

12:00 AM3/9/2022

U.S. Army Sgt. Dominic McNally, left, technical engineer with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and Kenya Defence Forces Sgt. Haron Kipngeno, a survey engineer, right, train with survey equipment during Exercise Justified Accord 2022. Surveying completed here is expected to lead to further engineering operations in hopes of building a permanent training station for future joint operations.

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Gen. Townsend visits Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya to advance mutual security interests

12:55 PM2/18/2022

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, concluded a multi-country trip to East Africa on Feb 17.

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Cutlass Express 2022 dive training

12:00 AM2/16/2022

Kenyan diver Anthony Macharia conducts dive training at exercise Cutlass Express 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya, Feb. 16, 2022. Cutlass Express 2022, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East Africa regions.

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Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 commences

12:00 AM2/6/2022

This year’s exercise leverages the recently adopted Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, which 14 nations are signatories, as a framework for exercising information sharing practices and enforcing marine rule of law.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

12:00 AM2/3/2022

U.S. Africa Command hosted African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 36 countries for the 2022 African Chiefs of Defense Conference: Shared Investment for a Shared Future, in Rome, Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2022

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Warfighter Recovery Network conducts multi-day rescue at sea

12:21 PM11/16/2021

Members of the WRN received an urgent request for a mariner experiencing symptoms of a heart attack aboard the U.S. flagged cargo ship Liberty Grace located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 500 nautical miles east of Kenya.

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Justified Accord planning event paves way for PKO exercise

10:50 AM11/2/2021

The planning event is one of a series of similar events before the actual exercise in March. Beginning Oct. 18, 2021, participants laid the groundwork for the various aspects of Justified Accord 2022.

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AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

12:00 AM11/1/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Chris Maier visited U.S. personnel and operational facilities in Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, and Niger, Oct. 25-29.

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AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

8:08 AM10/30/2021

Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, following mission briefs during a visit to Airbase 201, near Agadez, Niger, Oct. 28. The stop in Niger, as part of a 5-day visit to Africa with Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, included a meeting with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and tours of Air Bases 101 and 201 to understand U.S. power projection capabilities in West Africa.

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AFRICOM commander, Homeland Security Advisor conclude visit to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Niger

8:07 AM10/30/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, assistant to the President for Homeland Security, arrive at Airbase 201, near Agadez, Niger, Oct. 28. Sherwood-Randall and Townsend, here greeted by base leadership, visited the site to understand U.S. power projection capabilities in West Africa.

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A different perspective: Women of Cutlass Express

8:21 AM8/5/2021

Special Agent Kyle Burns, Homeland Security Investigations liaison to U.S. Africa Command, teaches a class about maritime smuggling during exercise Cutlass Express 2021, in Mombasa, Kenya, July 30, 2021.

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A different perspective: Women of Cutlass Express

8:21 AM8/5/2021

Service members from the Comorian military discuss maritime law while attending a class during exercise Cutlass Express 2021, in Mombasa, Kenya, July 30, 2021.

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Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip

3:08 PM7/30/2021

Indian Sailors, assigned to the Marine Commandos aboard the INS Talwar (F 40), share visit, board, search and seizure best practices with personnel from the navies of Kenya, Djibouti, Mozambique and Comoro, and the Georgia Coast Guard, on July 27, 2021, at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.

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Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies during East Africa trip

2:15 PM7/30/2021

Indian Sailors, assigned to the Marine Commandos aboard the INS Talwar (F 40), share visit, board, search and seizure best practices with personnel from the navies of Kenya, Djibouti, Mozambique and Comoro, and the Georgia Coast Guard, on July 27, 2021, at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.

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Commander participates in Cutlass Express, JCET opening ceremonies

12:00 AM7/30/2021

U.S. Africa Command leaders including U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, visited Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Djibouti from July 25-30, 2022.

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Cutlass Express 21 begins, aims to strengthen coalition to secure maritime domains

8:40 AM7/28/2021

CE 21 assesses and improves combined maritime law enforcement capacity and promotes national and regional security in East Africa.

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USAF Combat Aviation Advisors provide C-145 training to Kenyan Air Force personnel during CULEX

10:57 AM6/7/2021

U.S. Air Force combat aviation advisors assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command and Kenyan Air Force aircrews and Rapid Response Units conduct personnel recovery training on Moi Air Base, Kenya, May 12, 2021. The U.S. Air Force provided training in C-145 Skytruck flight and maintenance operations, as well as combat and survival training.

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

10:55 AM6/7/2021

U.S. Air Force combat aviation advisors assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command showcase Kenya’s newly acquired C-145 Skytruck to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kenyan officials in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2021. The U.S. Air Force provided training in C-145 Skytruck flight and maintenance operations, as well as combat and survival training.

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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

9:51 AM6/7/2021

The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145.

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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

9:26 AM6/7/2021

The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145.

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U.S., Kenyan Air Forces hone C-145 capabilities

9:23 AM6/7/2021

After 3 months of training, U.S. Air Force Combat Aviation Advisors assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command Africa and Kenyan Air Force (KAF) partners completed a successful culmination exercise showcasing the wide range of capabilities the recently-acquired C-145 Combat Coyote will add to the KAF fleet. The engagement enabled a fully-trained flying crew - to include pilots, loadmasters, riggers and mechanics - proficient in operating and maintaining the C-145. The culmination of the training featured an exercise in all areas to include airdrop, medical evacuation, and short take-off and landing.

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Virtual African Air Chiefs Symposium strengthens alliances

12:00 AM4/6/2021

The 10th annual AACS focused on exchanging experiences and examining opportunities to cooperate and collaborate in order to improve and support air operations across Africa.

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Chiefs of Defense meet: African voices for a secure future

8:36 AM2/17/2021

U.S. Africa Command hosted senior commanders from 46 African militaries during a virtual Chiefs of Defense Conference Jan. 27, 2021.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams enters Mombasa, Kenya

8:24 AM2/9/2021

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams steams along through the Mombasa, Kenya, harbor, Feb. 8, 2021. Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and build strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams enters Mombasa, Kenya

8:19 AM2/9/2021

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams steams along through the Mombasa, Kenya, harbor, Feb. 8, 2021. Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and build strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams enters Mombasa, Kenya

8:16 AM2/9/2021

Williams is the first U.S. naval ship to enter the port of Mombasa in over a decade.

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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 conducts visit to Manda Bay

11:05 AM1/17/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a visit to Cooperative Security Location, Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 16, to meet with U.S. commanders and forces supporting security and training in the region.

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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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Commander, command senior enlisted leader conclude visit to East Africa

12:00 AM1/15/2021

Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, congratulates a service member during an award ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2021. Thresher was part of a five-day visit to East Africa with U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. During the trip, Thresher recognized U.S. forces and spoke with partner military leadership about training possibilities.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

10:01 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, distributes coins to recognize members of the Marine Security Guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya, while beginning a visit to key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships and security Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:57 AM12/28/2020

Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defence Forces Sergeant Major, invites Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs Dec. 15. The course was implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:53 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, speak with service members stationed at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, as part of a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti visit to key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships and security Dec. 14-17. The visit allowed for an updated commander’s assessment of the operations, security and infrastructure, with a special focus on assessing security and force protection improvements.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:51 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, stands with senior Kenyan Defence Forces leadership prior to conducting a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:48 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:47 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a pass and review of KDF Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM commander visits key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:47 AM12/28/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets Gen. Robert Kibochi, Kenya's Chief of Defence, before conducting a pass and review of Kenya Defence Force Soldiers Dec. 15. Townsend and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a four-day trip to Kenya and Djibouti to conduct strategic engagements with partner nation leadership, assess operations and security of U.S. force locations, and demonstrate continued commitment to working with African partners.

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AFRICOM leaders visit key Africa nations to strengthen partnerships, security

9:44 AM12/28/2020

Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defence Forces Sergeant Major, at the Kenya Defence Forces headquarters Dec. 15. As part of the commander’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defence Forces.

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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

4:17 PM12/18/2020

Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defense Forces Sergeant Major, invited Thresher to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs – a course implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March, when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

4:17 PM12/18/2020

Warrant Officer Class One Elijah Koranga, Kenya Defense Forces Sergeant Major, invited Thresher to observe the culminating event of the newly-developed Kenyan Command Course for NCOs – a course implemented by Koranga following an AEDS key leader engagement in the U.S. in March, when he visited NCO academies from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

12:00 AM12/18/2020

As part of Townsend’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defense Forces.

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AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police

4:26 PM11/23/2020

U.S. Africa Command donated a 40-bed, negative air pressure mobile field hospital to the Kenya Border Police, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to Kenya and continued support for partner nations in the fight against COVID-19.

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AFRICOM Donates Field Hospital to Kenya Border Police

4:22 PM11/23/2020

In addition to providing the control officer for the project, the Massachusetts National Guardsman will also assist in providing medical expertise post-COVID response when the Mobile Field Hospital is deployed to other areas.

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Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response

10:38 AM10/14/2020

Topics included threats and opportunities in the COVID-19 environment, best practices in prevention and response to COVID-19, biosecurity threat reduction, and disease management during COVID-19.

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AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

7:56 AM10/3/2020

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command, traveled to the African continent to engage with partners, visit key U.S. military operating locations, and deepen his understanding of security in the region, Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.

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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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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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Vehicle donation enhances investigation of corruption, drug trafficking in Kenya

10:20 AM6/1/2020

The U.S. is committed to working with Kenyan law enforcement partners to help preserve and strengthen the rule of law

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Vehicle donation enhances investigation of corruption, drug trafficking in Kenya

10:19 AM6/1/2020

The U.S. is committed to working with Kenyan law enforcement partners to help preserve and strengthen the rule of law

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Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

10:10 AM6/1/2020

The donation also furthers the investigation of transnational criminal organizations, highlighting a commitment to preserve and strengthen the rule of law in Kenya.

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DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways

12:00 AM5/1/2020

AFRICOM continues to work closely with African partners to for capacity-building programs, security assistance, military equipment sales, education and exercises.

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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

12:00 AM2/21/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) and met with African senior military leaders

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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

12:00 AM2/14/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia

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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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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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