Gallery contains 22 images
×
Photo 1 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan forces providing base security in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 2 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan forces providing base security in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 3 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 4 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members work alongside East African forces in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 5 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
Somali Danab soldier waits for training in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 6 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members provide training to East African forces in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 7 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members provide training to East African forces in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021 . AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 8 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members work alongside East African forces Jan. 30, 2021 in Somalia. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 9 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members provide training to East African forces in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 10 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members provide training to East African forces in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 11 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 12 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 13 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan and Somali forces about upcoming in Somalia training Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 14 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members walking to their post in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 15 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan forces about coalition training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 16 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan forces about coalition training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 17 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Ugandan forces about coalition training in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 18 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Danab soldiers on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 19 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Danab intake instructors in Somalia Jan. 29, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 20 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members speak with Danab soldiers on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 21 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members tour a village in on in Somalia Jan. 28, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
Photo 22 of 22
Special Operations Command Afric
U.S. service members provide training to East African forces in Somalia Jan. 30, 2021. AFRICOM forces continue to train, advise and support Somali and other East African partners in their fight against violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Strobel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Hannah Strobel
U.S. Africa Command forces completed the first engagement into Somalia since the successful repositioning of U.S. forces under Joint Task Force - Quartz Jan. 30.
"Our first engagement back into Somalia so quickly after the repositioning shows we remain committed to our Somali and regional partners and support their fight against violent extremism," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Special Operations Command Africa commander.
During the engagement, U.S. forces trained partners on a variety of topics that reinforced combat skills and operational planning.
This engagement continues the long-standing partnership between U.S. and Somali National Army Danab forces. Under this agreement, U.S. forces provide training, advice, and support coordination to Danab units.
"Our mission has not changed. We will support our partners no matter where we have a physical presence," said Anderson. "We look forward to continuing our strong partnerships across the region in our collective fight against extremism."
Separately, U.S. Africa Command's East Africa Response Force completed an emergency response exercise in Mogadishu Jan. 22. This exercise demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy forces to protect U.S. interests in Somalia.
