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Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command

Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command
9:53 AM8/14/2026
U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel, U.S. Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa incoming commander, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 10, 2026. U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa is the U.S. Space Force component field command charged with supporting both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, encompassing 51 countries in Europe and 53 countries in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)
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Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command

Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command
10:00 PM8/12/2026
U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel assumed command of U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 10, 2026.
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U.S. and Botswana Forces Kick Off Southern Accord 2026

U.S. and Botswana Forces Kick Off Southern Accord 2026 U.S. and Botswana Forces Kick Off Southern Accord 2026
9:31 AM8/11/2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Sullins, exercise deputy director, delivers an exercise overview brief to U.S. and Botswana military personnel during the opening ceremony for Exercise Southern Accord 2026 at Gaborone Technical College in Gaborone, Botswana, August 10, 2026. The biennial exercise, running August 10-15, 2026, supports U.S. Africa Command’s objectives of empowering willing and able African partners to lead efforts to degrade and disrupt illicit activities and malign actors in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove)
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USAFRICOM and Botswana Defence Force kick off Exercise Southern Accord 2026

USAFRICOM and Botswana Defence Force kick off Exercise Southern Accord 2026 USAFRICOM and Botswana Defence Force kick off Exercise Southern Accord 2026
10:00 PM8/10/2026
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Botswana Defence Force, officially commenced Exercise Southern Accord 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana. The biennial exercise, running Aug. 10-15, 2026, brings together U.S. and Botswana military personnel to enhance regional security, foster mutual readiness, and increase the operational independence of African partner nations.
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U.S., Morocco host defense industry for live-fire demonstration

U.S., Morocco host defense industry for live-fire demonstration U.S., Morocco host defense industry for live-fire demonstration
3:37 PM8/7/2026
Defense-industry partners prepare a cruise missile for a live-fire demonstration at the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center in Tan-Tan, Morocco, Aug. 5, 2026. The demonstration was held to support regional defense capabilities and joint training interoperability. AMTEC enables U.S. and Moroccan forces to test emerging technologies and expand testing capabilities to strengthen shared readiness and interoperability under the U.S. Army’s Test Range Expansion Initiative. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jordan Beagle) This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out defense industry names and logos.
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U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command U.S. Africa Command
8:42 AM8/7/2026
Delegates listen to a speaker at the second joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, Aug. 6, 2026. (courtesy of the U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe)
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U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command U.S. Africa Command
8:42 AM8/7/2026
Delegates listen to a speaker at the second joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, Aug. 6, 2026. (courtesy of the U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe)
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United States and Angola hold second U.S.-Angola Defense Cooperation Committee meeting

United States and Angola hold second U.S.-Angola Defense Cooperation Committee meeting United States and Angola hold second U.S.-Angola Defense Cooperation Committee meeting
8:38 AM8/7/2026
The United States and Angola held the second Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, August 5-6, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
12:00 AM8/7/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Aug. 7, 2026.
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U.S., Moroccan forces enable first-ever Industry Partner live-fire demonstration advancing the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center

U.S., Moroccan forces enable first-ever Industry Partner live-fire demonstration advancing the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center U.S., Moroccan forces enable first-ever Industry Partner live-fire demonstration advancing the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
10:00 PM8/6/2026
U.S. and Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces enabled the first-ever live-fire demonstration leveraging the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), assets to support a U.S. defense industry partner in testing long-range precision-strike capabilities as part of the Secretary of the Army's Test Range Expansion Initiative, Aug. 3–7.
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Building Bridges through Medicine - U.S. and Libyan Military Teams Strengthen Ties

Building Bridges through Medicine - U.S. and Libyan Military Teams Strengthen Ties Building Bridges through Medicine - U.S. and Libyan Military Teams Strengthen Ties
10:00 PM8/6/2026
A team of U.S. military medical experts from various commands across Europe travelled to Tunis, Tunisia July 28-30 where they took part in an AFRICOM-led military medical subject matter expert exchange with members of the Libyan Armed Forces Medical Services.
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U.S., SETAF-AF Soldiers validate first Liberian drill sergeant cadre in Careysburg

U.S., SETAF-AF Soldiers validate first Liberian drill sergeant cadre in Careysburg U.S., SETAF-AF Soldiers validate first Liberian drill sergeant cadre in Careysburg
10:44 AM8/6/2026
SETAF-AF and Michigan Guard Soldiers validate Liberia’s first drill sergeant cadre, strengthening partner capacity and force generation in West Africa.
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Gen. Anderson visits Kenya

Gen. Anderson visits Kenya Gen. Anderson visits Kenya
1:09 PM8/4/2026
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and Kenyan Navy Brig. Gen. Lazarus Patroba Wafula, commander of Kenyan Naval Base Manda Bay, greet Kenyan servicemembers, Kenyan Naval Base Manda Bay, July 29, 2026. Anderson and his staff visited several East African countries, meeting with state and military leaders, exploring ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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African Logistics and Communications Symposium

African Logistics and Communications Symposium African Logistics and Communications Symposium
1:09 PM8/4/2026
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander U.S. Africa Command, speaks to local media during the 2026 African Logistics and Communications Symposium (ALCS26) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 27, 2026. Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ethiopian National Defense Force, ALCS26 combined the Africa Logistics Conference and Africa Endeavor, bringing together delegates from nearly 40 African nations to forge partnerships, drive innovation, and enhance collective readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Wagner)
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Gen. Anderson visits Somalia

Gen. Anderson visits Somalia Gen. Anderson visits Somalia
1:09 PM8/4/2026
U.S. Air Force General Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, meets with Somali Armed Forces leadership, in Mogadishu, Somalia, July 30, 2026. Anderson and his staff visited several East African countries, meeting with state and military leaders, exploring ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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Gen. Anderson visits Kenya

Gen. Anderson visits Kenya Gen. Anderson visits Kenya
1:09 PM8/4/2026
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, center, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader of USAFRICOM, pose for a group photo with Airmen assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Wing and 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 30, 2026. Anderson and his staff visited several East African countries, meeting with state and military leaders, exploring ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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Gen. Anderson visits Kenya

Gen. Anderson visits Kenya Gen. Anderson visits Kenya
1:09 PM8/4/2026
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, salutes Kenyan servicemembers during a pass and review after visiting Kenyan Naval Base Manda Bay, Kenya, July 29, 2026. Anderson and his staff visited several East African countries, meeting with state and military leaders, exploring ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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Commander’s East Africa trip includes logistics conference, meetings with Kenyan and Somali leadership

Commander’s East Africa trip includes logistics conference, meetings with Kenyan and Somali leadership Commander’s East Africa trip includes logistics conference, meetings with Kenyan and Somali leadership
10:00 PM8/3/2026
AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson conducted a regional visit to Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, July 26-30, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
2:27 PM8/3/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 30, 2026.
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Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium Day Two

Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium Day Two Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium Day Two
12:23 PM7/31/2026
Attendees participate in a moderated panel during the 2026 Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium (ALCS26) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 28, 2026. Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ethiopian National Defense Force, ALCS26 combined the Africa Logistics Conference and Africa Endeavor, bringing together delegates from 40 African nations to forge partnerships, drive innovation, and enhance collective readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Wagner)
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