African Land Forces Summit: going farther together

Military senior leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries met for the 10th African Land Forces Summit from March 21-25. The goal of the ALFS is to strengthen partnerships across Africa to improve regional and continent-wide security, as well as demonstrate to African partners that the U.S. is committed to their long-term success.

By Senior Airman Elijah Dority , AFN Aviano FORT BENNING, Georgia Mar 22, 2022

Africa Enlisted Development Strategy

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force - Africa

African Land Forces Summit

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.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

Mohawk’s parent command is U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations to promote maritime security and law enforcement.

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

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

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

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

Mohawk’s parent command is U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations to promote maritime security and law enforcement.

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

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

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

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

Mohawk’s parent command is U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations to promote maritime security and law enforcement.

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

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

United States Africa Command

African Land Forces Summit: going farther together