Africa Heartbeat

ADF STAFF Botswana has remained one of the most peaceful countries on the African continent for decades. But stability and prosperity should not lull nations into complacency about security at home or in their regions. The Botswana…

ADF STAFF Military professionals have a stake in the well-being of their fellow citizens. One way military personnel can show their commitment is through medical civic action programs (MEDCAP). These programs typically are conducted…

ADF STAFF Those committed to defending their nations know they also must be prepared to help those who serve alongside them. When battlefield casualties occur, quick action can be the difference between life and death. In November 2021,…

ADF STAFF A member of Nigeria’s Formed Police Unit prepares to patrol Mogadishu as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). As the mission enters its 15th year, it salutes the tens of thousands of Soldiers, police officers…

ADF STAFF Aircraft from the Royal Moroccan Air Force and U.S. Navy Carrier Air Wing 3 flew over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean on March 3, 2021, during exercise Lightning Handshake. The…

ADF STAFF United States and Moroccan forces met to plan for the June 2021 African Lion exercise, which brought together more than 7,000 troops from Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, the U.S. and elsewhere. Planners considered this hill in…