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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset visits AFRICOM [Image 3 of 9]

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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset visits AFRICOM

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    02.11.2025

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    U.S. Africa Command

    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth marked his first overseas trip in office with a visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters Feb. 11, 2025, meeting with senior leaders to discuss regional security, strategic partnerships and ongoing military operations across Africa. 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: 8867235
    VIRIN: 250211-A-GB955-2683
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