Category Archives: U.S-African Partnerships

U.S. Army Europe and Africa the guardian of peace and stability

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) holds a pivotal role in maintaining regional stability and global peace by projecting decisive land power and directing U.S Army missions over the vast area of responsibility which encompasses 104 nations in two continents.

The Army’s unmatched global reach and forward posture facilitate agile crisis response and worldwide mission support, reaffirming the United States’ steadfast commitment to its regional and international allies and partners. 

The highlights of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s mission

Peace and security across the regions

  • To deter aggression and defend the Euro-Atlantic and African continent.
  • To safeguard and maintain peace, and ensure stability.

Regional partnerships and military diplomacy

  • To enhance the collective defense posture by increasing the interoperability of U.S allies and partner nations.
  • To foster security alliances and strategic partnerships with allies and partner nations’ military forces. 

Fortifying capabilities, interoperability and readiness

  • By conducting, on a regular basis, joint training and exercises, the USAREUR-AF is the leading force for enhancing and modernizing the capabilities and operational readiness of  allies and partners.

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations

  • The Army leverages its unique capabilities—including rapid regional and global deployment, specialized engineering, and advanced medical and scientific teams—to provide immediate life-saving supports during regional or international humanitarian relief operations. 

Bridging three continents and a vast multitude of regional and military cultures, U.S. Army Europe and Africa stands as an indispensable guardian of peace and freedom, the pillars of security and stability, interconnecting Africa, Europe and the United States.

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Acknowledgments: Video; U.S. Army Europe and Africa/DoD, 2025. Article by Catherine S. Schmidt, Editor in Chief.

U.S. Air Force in the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium 2025

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This year’s African Air Chiefs Symposium co-hosted by U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa, and Zambia Air Force was held in Lusaka, Zambia from February 17 – 21. The thematic focus of the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium was on ‘Strategic Collaboration and Operational Excellence: Enhancing effectiveness of the Association of African Air Forces.

“The multilateral partnerships developed during the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium are keys in the preparation and response to cross-continental natural disasters,” “Developing African-led solutions to these enduring challenges will help save lives.”  elaborated U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker ©U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa

Military leaders, Air Chiefs, Liaison Officers, Women, Peace and Security Representatives, Senior Enlisted Representatives, and U.N Representatives, from 38 nations convened in African Air Chiefs Symposium 2025 to discuss crucial continental defense issues, and addressed challenges that threaten regional security, The symposium also assessed the existing capabilities and explored avenues to increase partnerships between African nations and the United States. 

Among symposium’s key delivered outcomes:

  • Strengthening partnerships and collaborations between U.S-African air forces, fostering mutual understanding and shared strategies to address common security challenges.
  • Operational excellence:
    1. Improving the operational capabilities through joint multinational training exercises and interoperability;
    2. The exchange of best practices;
    3. And enhancing the air operations across the continent particularly in the natural disaster scenarios.

Additional:  Digital Press Briefing State Department Feb. 19, 2025: U.S Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James B. Hecker and Zambia Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Oscar Nyoni.

 Acknowledgments: Sources ©U.S. Air Forces in Europe – U.S. Air Forces Africa. Image:  U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander and Association of African Air Forces co-chairman, during the opening ceremony for the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 17, 2025, by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali ©U.S. Air Forces in Europe -U.S. Air Forces Africa. Article by Catherine S. Schmidt, Editor in Chief.