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    AFRICAN CHIEFS OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE 2024

    African Chiefs of Defense Conference 2024

    African Chiefs of Defense Conference 2024    

    The African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) serves as a premier forum for military leaders from across the African continent to convene, collaborate, and address pressing security challenges. Through dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership-building, the conference aims to foster regional stability and enhance collective security efforts. This iteration is the first to be held on the African Continent since the first ACHOD Conference in 2017.

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    ACHOD 2024

    ACHOD 2024
    06.26.2024 | Photo by Cpl. Addysyn Tobar
    Brig. Gen. Daniel Kuwali, Malawian National Defence College, Malawi Defence Force and Gen. Paul Valentino Phiri, Commander, Malawi Defence Force...
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    ACHOD 2024 Teaser

    ACHOD 2024 Teaser
    06.26.24 | GySgt Donato Maffin | AFRICOM
    ACHOD 2024 brings together Chiefs of Defense from 32 African countries, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, representatives from the...
    Gen. Langley Gives ACHOD 24 Opening Remarks

    Gen. Langley Gives ACHOD 24 Opening Remarks
    06.24.24 | GySgt Donato Maffin | AFRICOM
    Gen. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, gives his opening remarks during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Gaborone, Botswana,...
    Gen. Langley Conducts YALI Engagement

    Gen. Langley Conducts YALI Engagement
    06.23.24 | GySgt Donato Maffin | AFRICOM
    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducts a Young African Leaders Initiative engagement during the African...
    Gen. Langley Conducts Radio Interview

    Gen. Langley Conducts Radio Interview
    06.23.24 | GySgt Donato Maffin | AFRICOM
    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Mr. Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of...
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    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer

    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer
    06.28.24 | Cpl Addysyn Tobar | AFRICOM
    Botswana Defence Force soldiers attend the Botswana Defence Force, during the the C-130 transfer to Botswana, in Gaborone, Botswana, June 28,...
    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer

    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer
    06.28.24 | Cpl Addysyn Tobar | AFRICOM
    The Honorable Kagio Mmusi, Minister of Defense and Security of Botswana and Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, shake hands...
    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer

    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer
    06.28.24 | Cpl Addysyn Tobar | AFRICOM
    The Honorable Kagio Mmusi, Minister of Defense and Security of Botswana and Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, exchange a...
    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer

    U.S. and Botswana C-130 Transfer
    06.28.24 | Cpl Addysyn Tobar | AFRICOM
    Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Placid Diratsagae Segokgo, Commander, Botswana Defence...
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    5 Featured Stories

    African Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes in Botswana

    African Chiefs of Defense Conference...
    06.28.24 | LCDR Bobby Dixon | AFRICOM
    The conference, co-hosted by the Botswana Defence Force and U.S. Africa Command focused on critical security challenges facing the continent, and...
    United States turns over C-130H to Botswana Defence Force

    United States turns over C-130H to...
    06.27.24 | LCDR Bobby Dixon | AFRICOM
    The C-130H aircraft was formally handed over during a ceremony attended by representatives from the U.S. Embassy, AFRICOM, and senior officials...
    Remarks from the Honorable Thomas Kagiso Mmusi, Minister of Defence and Security

    Remarks from the Honorable Thomas Kagiso...
    06.27.24 | Courtesy Story | AFRICOM
    Remarks from Minister of Defence and Security given during the acceptance of the C-130H aircraft and provided by the BDF to the press and AFRICOM.
    Remarks by Botswana President Masis during Opening Ceremony ACHOD 2024

    Remarks by Botswana President Masis...
    06.25.24 | Courtesy Story | AFRICOM
    Official opening remarks by His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi President of the Republic of Botswana and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed...
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    Gen. Langley ACHOD 2024 Opening Remarks
    06.25.24 | GySgt Donato Maffin | AFRICOM
    Gen. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, gives his opening remarks during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Gaborone, Botswana,...

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