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Great to host the distinguished Angolan delegation led by General (Ret) Afonso Carlos Neto, Secretary of State for Military Industry, at the Pentagon for the historic inaugural Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) on June 5-6, 2024.
On Sunday,
#ATMIS
Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu met with Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit (FPU) officers to discuss security in the sectors.
CP Kanu emphasised the importance of supporting the
@SoPoliceForce
(
#SPF
) & other key partners to maintain peace and
Soldiers assigned to the U.K. Ranger Regiment and the Norwegian Armed Forces lead a simulated assault into an airport terminal at
#Flintlock24
in Tamale, Ghana, May 23, 2024. Flintlock is a clear demonstration of the value of
#partnerships
.
"This year’s African Lion has not only met but exceeded our expectations in terms of operational coordination and collective training achievements."
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#Readiness
#Soldiers
@USArmy
On June 6th the Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) were honored to attend the 47th Anniversary of the FAD with the Batallion Intervention Rapide (BIR). Through Office of Security Cooperation, SFAB has contributed greatly to the U.S.-Djibouti bilateral relationship.
The weeklong partnership event resulted in the creation of a preliminary mass casualty response plan for the Armed Forces of Liberia’s 14 Military Hospital.
.
@MINationalGuard
medical professionals collaborated with their Armed Forces of Liberia partners to create a preliminary mass casualty response plan for the AFL’s military hospital as a part of an exchange through the State Partnership Program.
#SPP
À travers le projet "Résilience pour la Paix", les 🇺🇸et la 🇨🇮collaborent pour soutenir le développement des communautés frontalières du nord en promouvant la coopération et la compréhension mutuelle, pour le peuple, la paix et la prospérité.
@SCnfci
@Presidenceci
“This exercise has grown over the years since 2004, not only in the number of multinational service members we train with but also in the scope of the training, which has expanded beyond just security,” said Gen. Michael Langley, commander
@USAfricaCommand
Congrats to these Djiboutian professionals selected for the International Visitors Leadership Program (
#IVLP
)! They'll connect with U.S. counterparts on critical topics such as Trafficking in Persons, Gender-Based Violence, social media for advocacy, and entrepreneurship.
Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team who are deployed to Africa hosted a Joint Light Leaders Course for other
@CJTFHOA
service members May 9 at
@Camp_Lemonnier
, Djibouti. The course introduced the service members to basic infantry skills.
📷: Capt. Owen Dietrich
Soldiers assigned to the U.K Ranger Regiment &
@GhArmedForces
prepare for a simulated assault an airport terminal at
#Flintlock24
in Tamale, Ghana, May 23, 2024. Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. and international enabled exercise.
Teams from
@USAfricaCommand
and
@kdfinfo
provided medical supplies and conducted a hospital assessment at Mokowe Health Center in Lamu County. Our strong security partnership is focused on serving Kenyans.
Great discussion today about the role of Libyan women in peace and reconciliation initiatives,
#Libya
’s political process, and U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and
#PromoteStability
with representatives of the Libyan Women’s Union and
#Sebha
Women’s Union. We applaud their
Today marks the 80th anniversary of
#DDay
in Europe. We honor the bravery & sacrifice of those who stormed the beaches of
#Normandy
, forever changing the course of history. Their courage & resilience remind us of the price of freedom.
#DDay80
#WWII80inEurope
Norwegian Army Maj. Gen. Joar Eidheim, commanding officer to Norwegian Special Operations Forces, congratulates soldiers as
#Flintlock24
concludes in Tamale, Ghana, May 24, 2024. International partners engage in Africa to cultivate enduring partnerships based on shared values.
On the 80th anniversary of
#DDay
, we honor the courage of those who stormed the beaches and the paratroopers who descended behind enemy lines. Their sacrifice and bravery continue to inspire.
#DDay80
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LIVE:
@POTUS
Biden,
@SecDef
Austin and world leaders take part in a ceremony on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at the Normandy American Cemetery in France.
#DDay80
The
@GhPoliceService
conduct simulated arrests in a military raid scenario demonstration for distinguished visitors at
#Flintlock24
in Tamale, Ghana, May 24, 2024. Flintlock helps boost the defense readiness of
#AfricanPartners
& regional organizations to target security threats.