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U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command, alongside its African and interagency partners, counters threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces, and responds to crises to advance U.S. interests while promoting regional security, stability and prosperity.

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Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander's Travel to Libya, Malta

Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander's Travel to Libya, Malta
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh
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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing
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Joint Statement From the Defense Department and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger

Joint Statement From the Defense Department and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Angolan Defense Minister João Ernesto dos Santos

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Angolan Defense Minister João Ernesto dos Santos
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Nearly 1,300 military personnel from 29 countries have come together to form Flintlock’s Joint Multinational Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, March 1, 2023. This video explains why Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise and how it strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Nancy Kasberg) Play
The Why Behind Flintlock
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The Why Behind Flintlock
CJTF-HOA is comprised of multiple U.S. military branches, coupled with foreign armed service personnel from various allied and partner nations. We work alongside our allies and partners to counter transnational threats. Our command works against malign actors to strengthen our collective security forces and respond to crises to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. Play
Security, Stability, Prosperity in the Horn of Africa
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Security, Stability, Prosperity in the Horn of Africa
A civilian sits and speaks in front of an American flag. Play
Africom: Climate Change Response
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Africom: Climate Change Response
The House Armed Services Committee hears testimony on national security challenges and U.S. military activities in the greater Middle East and Africa. Witnesses include Celeste Wallander, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs; Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the U.S. Africa Command; and Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of the U.S. Central Command. Play
House Committee Holds Hearing on Africa, Middle East Security, Part 2
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House Committee Holds Hearing on Africa, Middle East Security, Part 2
The House Armed Services Committee hears testimony on national security challenges and U.S. military activities in the greater Middle East and Africa. Witnesses include Celeste Wallander, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs; Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the U.S. Africa Command; and Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of the U.S. Central Command. Play
House Committee Holds Hearing on Africa, Middle East Security, Part 1
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House Committee Holds Hearing on Africa, Middle East Security, Part 1
The Senate Armed Services Committee meets to discuss the posture of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command. Witnesses include Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of Centcom; and Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Africom. Play
Senate Committee Discusses Centcom, Africom Posture, Part 2
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Senate Committee Discusses Centcom, Africom Posture, Part 2
 The Senate Armed Services Committee meets to discuss the posture of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command. Witnesses include Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of Centcom; and Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Africom. Play
Senate Committee Discusses Centcom, Africom Posture, Part 1
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Senate Committee Discusses Centcom, Africom Posture, Part 1
A foreign service member talks to a civilian. Play
African Chiefs of Defense Conference 2022
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African Chiefs of Defense Conference 2022
City view. Play
Brigade Builds Relationships With Senegal
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Brigade Builds Relationships With Senegal
Graphic image of a shield with the words "Flintlock" over it. Play
Flintlock 2022 Opening Ceremony
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Flintlock 2022 Opening Ceremony
This video opens with an image of a helicopter in the sky. Play
African Lion 2021
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African Lion 2021

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