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AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

Senegalese Air Force Brig. Gen. Papa Souleymane Sarr, Senegalese Air Force chief of staff, addresses representatives during African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 3, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. Strengthening regional partnerships fosters open dialogue, providing opportunities to assess capabilities and identify gaps to build further engagements between the U.S. and our African partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

Togolese Repbulic Air Force Ajudant-Chef Gbati Tchapo, senior enlisted leader of the Togolese Republic Air Force, left, briefs the senior enlisted forum at the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The purpose of the senior enlisted forum is to collaborate in pursuit of solutions for shared challenges across enlisted forces in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

Côte d'Ivoire Air Force Chief Warrant Okoue Denis, senior enlisted leader of the Côte d'Ivoire Air Force presents Senegalese Air Force Ajudant-Major Alassane Ndiaye, senior enlisted leader of the Senegalese Air Force with a gift of appreciation during the senior enlisted forum at the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The purpose of the senior enlisted forum is to collaborate in pursuit of solutions for shared challenges across enlisted forces in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

Senegalese Air Force Ajudant-Major Alassane Ndiaye, senior enlisted leader of the Senegalese Air Force, middle, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa command chief, right, give opening comments during the senior enlisted forum at the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The purpose of the Senior Enlisted Forum is to collaborate in pursuit of solutions for shared challenges across enlisted forces in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

Members and guests of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 watch a video greeting from U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, during the opening ceremony Feb. 28, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 is focused on trans-national threats to African airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa Band, and the Senegalese Armed Forces Band wait to play each country's national anthem before the opening ceremony of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, Feb. 28, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. The AACS hosts a variety of engagement opportunities for participating nations discussing key challenges confronting African air chiefs, discussing resource sharing and aircraft sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa commander, right, welcomes guests and participants during the opening ceremony of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, Feb. 28, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 events will be military-to-military familiarization briefings and discussions of best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

Somalian Air Force Brig. Gen. Mohamud Sheikh Ali Mohamed, Chief of the Somalian Air Force, signs the Association of African Air Forces Charter during the opening ceremony of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, Feb. 28, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The AACS aims to increase the number of partner nations involved in the Association of African Air Forces. The AACS seeks to identify key challenges confronting African air chiefs and seeks to strengthen partner networks within Africa by expanding membership of the AAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Madeleine E. Jinks)

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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

From left, Senegalese Air Force Brig. Gen. Papa Souleymane Sarr, Chief of Staff of the Senegalese Air Force, Senegalese Air Force Gen. Cheikh Wade, Chief of Defense of the Senegalese Air Force, and U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, welcome guests and participants during the opening ceremony for the African Air Chief Symposium 2023, Feb. 28, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The AACS aims to increase the number of partner nations involved in the Association of African Air Forces. The AACS seeks to identify key challenges confronting African air chiefs and seeks to strengthen partner networks within Africa by expanding membership of the AAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeleine E. Jinks)

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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

Participants of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 chat before the opening ceremony Feb. 28, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The AACS 2023 events will be military-to-military familiarization briefings and discussions of best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeleine E. Jinks)

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USTRANSCOM commander visits USAFE-AFAFRICA HQ

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command commander and Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander pose for a photo during a headquarters tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 16, 2022. USTRANSCOM's mission is to project and sustain military power globally in order to assure our friends and allies, deter potential adversaries, and if necessary respond to win decisively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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European Test Bed 2022

Joint senior leaders and service member participants receive a briefing during the European Test Bed Senior Leader Seminar at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Nov. 4, 2022. ETB is an experimentation venue where the U.S. and NATO can explore, evaluate and align concepts and strategies to defend Europe from air and missile attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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European Test Bed 2022

Joint senior leaders pose for a group photo with joint service member participants during the European Test Bed exercise at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Nov. 4, 2022. ETB is an experimentation venue where the U.S. and NATO can explore, evaluate and align concepts and strategies to defend Europe from air and missile attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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European Test Bed 2022

Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa deputy commander (center), Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, Royal Air Force, Allied Air Command deputy commander (right), and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Peter Andrysiak, U.S. European Command J-3 director (left), receive a situation brief during European Test Bed Senior Leader Seminar at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Nov. 4, 2022. ETB is an experimentation venue where the U.S. and NATO can explore, evaluate and align concepts and strategies to defend Europe from air and missile attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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European Test Bed 2022

Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander poses with joint service member participants during European Test Bed exercise at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Oct. 22, 2022. ETB is an experimentation venue where the U.S. and NATO can explore, evaluate and align concepts and strategies to defend Europe from air and missile attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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European Test Bed 2022

Joint service members observe a briefing during the European Test Bed exercise at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Oct. 22, 2022. ETB is an experimentation venue where the U.S. and NATO can explore, evaluate and align concepts and strategies to defend Europe from air and missile attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

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U.S. B-52 Assurance Overflights Demonstrate U.S. Commitment to Southeastern European Allies, Partners

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the Expeditionary 23rd Bomb Squadron fly over Dubrovnik Ancient City Walls, Croatia Aug. 22, 2022. The U.S. remains dedicated to our security commitments with our NATO alliance and global partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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U.S. B-52 Assurance Overflights Demonstrate U.S. Commitment to Southeastern European Allies, Partners

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, flyover Dubrovnik Anntient City Walls, Croatia Aug. 22, 2022. The flyover demonstrates United States commitment and assurance to NATO Allies and Partners located in southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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820th BDG protects U.S. assets during NATO Air Shielding

The 824th Base Defense Squadron forward deployed from Ramstein Air Base Germany to support the 90th EFS executing the NATO Air Shielding mission at Łask Air Base, Poland. The Air Shielding mission is designed to increase the air and missile defense posture along the Eastern Flank of NATO’s alliance and provides a key component to NATO’s Deterrence and Defense posture. Airmen from the 824th BDS are responsible for providing security for NATO and U.S. assets to accomplish this mission.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Danielle Sukhlall)

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U.S. F-22s safeguard Alliance territory

Three U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over Poland, Aug. 10, 2022. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. It cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft, making it a highly strategic platform to support NATO Air Shielding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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