Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security)

Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for african affairs, visited U.S. Africa Command leadership at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, from Aug. 2-5. Blyden’s visit was intended to enhance understanding of the command and share policy and strategy objectives her office is working on. During her time she took a few moments to share her thoughts on what leadership from a different gender perspective means.



By U.S. Africa Command United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Aug 30, 2021
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