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

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists that were actively attacking Somali National Army forces in a remote location near Teedaan, Somalia, Aug. 14, 2022.

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew conducts WPS event while in Tanzania

Tanzania, an important partner in maintaining peace and stability in the Western Indian Ocean, participated in exercise Cutlass Express 2022 that works to strengthen partnerships and helps countries work more closely on shared transnational maritime challenges.

Langley succeeds Townsend as U.S. Africa Command commander

U.S. Africa Command is a small combatant command with a large mission that they are doing deftly, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during the ceremony at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew conducts WPS event while in Tanzania

Langley succeeds Townsend as U.S. Africa Command commander

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew conducts WPS event while in Tanzania

Langley succeeds Townsend as U.S. Africa Command commander