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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset visits AFRICOM [Image 1 of 9]

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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset visits AFRICOM

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    02.11.2025

    Photo by David Kimery 

    U.S. Africa Command

    On his first overseas trip as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth met with U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods, command senior enlisted leader, Feb. 11, 2025, to address security cooperation and strategic challenges across the African continent.
    Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity.

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    Date Taken: 02.11.2025
    Date Posted: 02.12.2025 04:59
    Photo ID: 8867233
    VIRIN: 250211-A-GB955-3774
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