US, Ivorian armies host African Land Forces Summit in Abidjan
10:59 PM5/8/2023
Senior military leaders from African nations, as well as the U.S. and some European nations, meet to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges, May 8-12 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire during the African Land Forces Summit. The theme for this year’s summit is “Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships.”
U.S. Army plans to host summit with Armed Forces of Cote d'Ivoire
7:18 PM2/8/2023
Lt.Col Robert Miller shakes hands with Chief of Defense Staff of the Armed Forces of Cote d’Ivoire, Lieutenant General Lassina Doumbia during a planning meeting to discuss the upcoming African Land Forces Summit at the Ivoirian Army Headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Jan 25,2023
Attendees of the African Land Forces Summit 2022 (ALFS) stand together for a photo following the “Airborne 5000” demonstration, an overview of U.S. Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia, Mar. 22, 2022. ALFS is a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, answers a question following remarks at the African Land Forces Summit on Mar. 22, 2022 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. Gen. McConville gave remarks about the role of the Non-commissioned Officer as a critical component to the success of the United States Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire—Military planners for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), visited several sites in Cote d’Ivoire Sep 26-30, 2022 for the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) initial planning event. The planning event is part of ongoing preparation for ALFS 23 scheduled for May, 2023.
Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, Deputy Adjutant General, North Dakota National Guard, Spc. Jasmine Clark, Georgia Army National Guard, and Brig. Gen. Aida Borras, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, cut the ceremonial cake together for the Women’s History Month dinner in Columbus, Georgia on March 22, 2022. The dinner took place during The African Land Forces Summit 2022, a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Lt. Col. Kezelee Gwesa, executive officer of the 23rd Infantry Brigade, Armed Forces of Liberia, and Lt. Col. Isaac Henderson, commander of the 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, share stories following the “Airborne 5000” demonstration, an overview of U.S. Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia, Mar. 22, 2022. ALFS is a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Attendees of the African Land Forces Summit 2022 (ALFS) stand together for a photo following the “Airborne 5000” demonstration, an overview of U.S. Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia, Mar. 22, 2022. ALFS is a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Chiefs of Land Forces from over 40 countries stand for a photo together in Columbus, Georgia on Mar. 22, 2022. ALFS is a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
Attendees stand for a photo together during the African Land Forces Summit 2022(ALFS) in Columbus, Georgia on Mar. 24, 2022. ALFS is a week-long summit hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff intended to bring together chiefs of land forces from the African continent to discuss solutions to challenges they face and solidify relationships with partner nations.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
FORT BENNING, Ga. – African Land Forces Summit visit 507th Airborne, March 22, 2022 on Eubanks Field. (U.S. Army photo by Markeith Horace, Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence photographer.)
Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, answers a question following remarks at the African Land Forces Summit on Mar. 22, 2022 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. Gen. McConville gave remarks about the role of the Non-commissioned Officer as a critical component to the success of the United States Army.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tianna Field)
African Land Forces Summit 2022 closed with the announcement of next year’s location
9:31 PM3/26/2022
The theme for this year’s ALFS was “Resilient Institutions Build Resilient Leaders,” which highlighted the importance of foundational elements within army and security institutions, such as training centers and non-commissioned officers.
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling Describes ALFS 2022 (Revised)
12:58 PM3/23/2022
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling describes how the African Land Forces Summit 2022 will go beyond the theme of "Resilient institutions build resilient leaders" and will also highlight the role of the noncommissioned officer's importance in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Army video by Chris House)
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling Describes ALFS 2022 (Revised)
12:58 PM3/23/2022
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling describes how the African Land Forces Summit 2022 will go beyond the theme of "Resilient institutions build resilient leaders" and will also highlight the role of the noncommissioned officer's importance in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Army video by Chris House)
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling Describes ALFS 2022 (Revised)
12:57 PM3/23/2022
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling describes how the African Land Forces Summit 2022 will go beyond the theme of "Resilient institutions build resilient leaders" and will also highlight the role of the noncommissioned officer's importance in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Army video by Chris House)
Military leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries will join here March 21-25 in an effort to strengthen partnerships and discuss security challenges in Africa.
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, will welcome African Land Forces Summit 2022 attendees during the opening ceremony on March 21 in Columbus, Georgia.
Military leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries will join here March 21-25 in an effort to strengthen partnerships and discuss security challenges in Africa.
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, will welcome African Land Forces Summit 2022 attendees during the opening ceremony on March 21 in Columbus, Georgia.
Military leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries will join here March 21-25 in an effort to strengthen partnerships and discuss security challenges in Africa.
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, will welcome African Land Forces Summit 2022 attendees during the opening ceremony on March 21 in Columbus, Georgia.
Military leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries will join here March 21-25 in an effort to strengthen partnerships and discuss security challenges in Africa.
Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, will welcome African Land Forces Summit 2022 attendees during the opening ceremony on March 21 in Columbus, Georgia.