SP-MAGTF Crisis Response ACE maintains readiness 24/ 7
Staff Sgt. Lukas Atwell, MORON DE LA FRONTERA, Spain
The mission of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response requires Marines and aircraft to be ready to move at a moment’s notice to respond to potential crises in the African region.In order to get where they are needed and complete their mission, which could include crisis support to embassies, evacuation support, humanitarian
Deploying AFL soldiers participate in IED recognition course
U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryon McGarry, MONROVIA, Liberia
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers slated to deploy to Mali completed an improvised explosive device recognition course provided by Operation ONWARD LIBERTY mentors at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks May 3.The IED recognition course built on prior IED familiarization and lane exercises, in which squads cycle through various scenarios, to
Marines, Moroccans work hard, play hard during Exercise African Lion 13
Army Sgt. Andrew Luther, AGADIR, Morocco
The 4th Landing Support Battalion of the 4th Marine Logistics Group participated in a friendly game of soccer with members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces after more than two weeks of Exercise African Lion 13 here, April 15. The Marines traveled from their home station of Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Agadir, Morocco, with a mission to conduct a joint,
Africa Marines enhance Burundi ally's security capabilities
Senior Airman Rachel Waller, CJTF-HOA, BURAMATA, Burundi
Burundi National Defense Force soldiers recently shared 10 weeks of pre-deployment training with the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, near the 110 Brigade Compound here.The purpose of the training was to enhance Burundian security capabilities for their upcoming Somalia deployment said
Intel Marines help train allies in Kenya, build professional partnerships
Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda, NAIROBI, Kenya
The eighth iteration of the Military Intelligence Basic Officer Course-Africa graduated 28 partner-nation intelligence officers, March 20. The course brought together officers from the countries of Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and South Sudan for an eight-week course in Nairobi, Kenya. “For me to be able to conduct and advise
MV-22B Ospreys thunder through Stuttgart skies
Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda, STUTTGART, Germany
In coordination with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, the community of U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, and USAG Stuttgart had “hands-on” experience with the MV-22B Osprey during a capabilities exercise on Patch Barracks, Kelley Barracks, and Stuttgart Army Airfield, March 28. The MV-22B Ospreys are
Marines, sailors complete casualty care course
Cpl. Timothy Norris, NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 completed the Tactical Combat Casualty Care course here, March 14, 2013.The Marines completed the week-long course in preparation for military-to-military engagements with African partners.“It’s used primarily as a training tool and guideline when we do first-responder care in a
SP-MAGTF Africa 13 Marines, sailors volunteer at Italian parish
Cpl. Timothy Norris, CATANIA, Italy
On a street corner in Catania busy with cars, scooters and people commuting in every direction, a small church, old and weathered, stands with a renewed beauty.The volunteers collectively spent more than 30 hours on the project in addition to their regular duties at Naval Air Station Sigonella.“It’s a beautiful testament to humanity,” said Rev.
Liberian Coast Guard enhances maritime security capacity
Capt. Bryon McGarry, MONROVIA, Liberia
Liberian Coast Guardsmen participated in a boarding officer training course provided by the U.S. Embassy-Monrovia at the Liberian Coast Guard Base Feb. 6.U.S. Embassy-Monrovia, in coordination with U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and Operation ONWARD LIBERTY, partner with the Government of Liberia to enhance the operational
SP-MAGTF Africa 13 arrives in Italy, prepares for Africa
Cpl. Timothy Norris, SIGONELLA, Italy
Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 hit the ground running when they arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 10.SP- MAGTF Africa 13, is a pre-planned, rotational deployment of reserve Marines and sailors from 32 units across the nation. “The primary function that we fill is to advise (and engage) our partner forces