US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floodsThe Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.By Zamone Perez7 months ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris12 months ago
More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strikeA U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.By Jonathan Lehrfeld19 months ago
Grit & drive: The story of the Marine Corps’ 1st Black 4-star generalIn comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.By Todd South20 months ago
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.By Jonathan Lehrfeld20 months ago
Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resourcesThe outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.By Meghann Myers21 months ago