Monday, April 7, 2014 - 09:35
The U.S. and coalition forces learned valuable lessons during recent campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, specifically regarding the importance of stability operations and their relevance during future contingencies.
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 11:24
The U.S. State Department recently restated their support for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Security Services. According to the release, “the United States has obligated over $512 million since 2007 to support AMISOM, and over $171 million to build a more effective and professional Somali National Army.” Combined, this total reflects the level of U.S. aid to Somalia through the Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) program.
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 09:33
Secretary Kerry stressed security cooperation against terrorism while in Algeria and Morocco this week, while the United States trained several African partner security forces in intelligence, peacekeeping and disaster relief. Read about these stories and other security news in the region this week:
Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 08:42
A foundation of operating in every clime and place, a major capacity of the Marine Corps’ expeditionary roots, is the integration of the combat communications to provide vital “talk” for commanders to control the battle space.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 07:17
Three Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14.1 trained a group of sailors from the Ghana Navy in non-lethal weapons tactics in Takoradi, Ghana, March 17-21.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 07:14
A Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14.1 conducted small-boat engine maintenance with a group of sailors from the Ghana Navy in Takoradi, Ghana, March 10-21.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 08:09
Royal Moroccan Armed Forces soldiers and a joint-contingent of U.S. military police personnel, including U.S. Marines from 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, U.S. soldiers and airmen, shared tactics and techniques for nonlethal weapons enforcement and escalation-of-force operations during African Lion 14 in Tifnit Training Area, Morocco.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 11:16
Within intelligence courses, practical application exercises have their place, but might not be a universal fit. Presenting course material outside the classroom often increases efficacy of understanding in a different setting.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 09:44
Participants had a rare chance to meet with leading forensic experts and ask questions related to specific forensic subjects and to hear opinions about current capabilities and scientific limitations.
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 12:10
Tensions are rising in the United States over the Obama administration’s Syria policy, Libyan weapons continue to spread through North Africa, and Gulf Cooperation Council powers expand their naval presence. Below is a roundup of these stories and some of the other highlights from around the Middle East and North Africa over the last week:
United States Policy:
