Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participate in a CJTF-HOA capabilities brief on Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

By U.S. Army Sgt. Kiersten Breunig Aug 28, 2022

Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

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Enlisted leaders map future of African security

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Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

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8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, officially commenced the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 today.

Enlisted leaders map future of African security

Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, officially commenced the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 today.

Enlisted leaders map future of African security

Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, officially commenced the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 today.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander