Gen. Townsend visits Mozambique to advance mutual security interests

U. S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U. S. Africa Command, wrapped up a multi-country trip to the Southern Africa region, Nov. 17-23. During his travels, he visited civilian and military leaders in Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. (courtesy video by: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique)

By U.S. Africa Command , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Dec 15, 2021

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