If you have questions about this profile or are a descendant wishing to manage this profile, please message me. Just last month, we wrapped up African Lion 2022, where 40 partner nations came together for AFRICOMs premier annual exercise that combines multidomain forces, joint forces to strengthen our interoperability and enhance our collective readiness. family name. With the 10th Mountain Division, he served in the War in Afghanistan, leading a task force in Operation Anaconda. I might send additional questions to your office, if I may, but Ill just ask one question to respect the other journalists. [6], Townsend was appointed commander of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Lewis. Libya and Tunisia. xn7]gjl K#cd`d]d[Wd3 vm`dv=}tPE`}.lor{K6Vb+ZJjV#U]uLj{!dRx|?8Aoj)Bn oWOC5SwD:~By{p`] iq{f LS6y72oX7-fC!Ja3 Townsend was nominated for promotion to General and will take command of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. General Townsend: Thanks, Andrea. [12] This nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 20 December 2017. ", Africom is a prominent portion of this effort alongside U.S. partners from the State Department, the Agency for International Development and more, Austin said. Er befehligte das 18th Airborne Corps in Fort Bragg und kommandierte die US-Truppen im Irak und Syrien in der Operation Inherent Resolve, bevor er im Mrz 2018 das Kommando ber TRADOC bernahm. He was commissioned into the infantry from the . PhD Thesis , School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , The University of Queensland . There are where we see this most prominently playing out is with Russian mercenary groups, specifically and probably most infamously the group known as Wagner. ", Africom must continue to work with allies, partners and inter-agencies across the continent to secure enduring peace and prosperity for Africa and for America. In fact, Id like to improve our military-to-military relationship with a lot of countries in Southern Africa. Tide tables for Aberdeen [&c.]. Austin and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke as Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend turned over command to Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley. With the 10th Mountain Division, he served in the War in Afghanistan, leading a task force in Operation Anaconda. [3] [4] I would say that the America many of our partners in the region are recalibrating, and so has the United States, in light of the continued expansion of terrorists, irregular changes of government in the region, arrival of malign groups like the Russian mercenary group Wagner, and recalibration by other partners such as France and others. Members of the Angolan military have attended a number of our conferences recently. Moderator: Thank you, sir. Again, thank you for taking the time to help tell the world what AFRICOM does and how were Joel took it back to camp and opened it up and it was a Red Vest with gold brocade across the front and 10 gold buttons, 5 on each side of the chest. Shortly well send an audio recording of the briefing to all the participating journalists and well provide a transcript as soon as its available. "A few bucks and a few troops can go a long way there we can afford it.". Jean-Philippe Puymartin est un acteur, directeur artistique et ralisateur franais, n le 18 dcembre 1959 Lyon [1].. Spcialis dans le milieu du doublage, il est la voix franaise rgulire de Tom Hanks et Tom Cruise [2], [3].. Il est aussi la voix de Timon dans les films Le Roi Lion et du Shrif Woody dans la saga Toy Story. In Southern Africa, we support enduring partnerships and security cooperation while seeking to approve Americas improve Americas military relationships with the countries in Southern Africa. Please see the. 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Thanks for your remembrance in fact, your memory is excellent. So please, can you just maybe tell me a little bit more about this influence from Africa Commands standpoint? Townsend graduated from North Georgia College where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. %
Princess Margaret gave up love for the crown on this day, 65 years ago. Telephonic press briefing with departing General Stephen J. Townsend Commander, U.S Africa Command (U.S AFRICOM) on his three years ascommander. Stephen Townsend. Africom is also supporting other efforts to make Africa safer including efforts to unlock the continent's opportunities, to deepen military interoperability and build stronger democratic institutions. Sylvester did not speak any Spanish and the new prisoner did not speak any English. That means defending human rights and protecting the rule of law, not toppling civilian governments and wallowing in corruption. Over. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, U.S. Army General Stephen J. Townsend, U.S. Army, became the 5th commander of United States Africa Command in July 2019. "And militaries must play their legitimate role. General Stephen Townsend, USA Commander, U.S. Africa Command General Stephen J. Townsend, U.S. Army, became the fifth Commander of United States Africa Command in July 2019. Townsend became commander of Task Force Polar Bear, deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda in 2002. They do not appear to be drawing down in Mali, and in fact they appear to be leaning into Mali as much as they have been throughout. Let me tell you some stories relating to the April 21, 1836 San Jacinto Battle and my family. He was reared by his uncle, King Henry I . African leaders see these leaders "focusing on the security challenges which are most important to our African partners.". Good afternoon and good morning to everyone out there, wherever you are. Of course, you don't really know General Stephen J. Townsend, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but he is popular! 4 0 obj
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"This work isn't easy,"the secretary said. So the hub, the center part of the wheel, was Morocco, but we had a spoke in Tunisia that was not insignificant. General Townsend: Okay, thank you. So I think that answers your question. "Across Africa, those who support democracy, freedom and the rule of law are battling the forces of autocracy, chaos and corruption.". Enter a grandparent's name. Townsend was born in Scheinfeld, Bavaria in 1959 to a German art student mother and an Afghan medical student father, the result of a love affair. And then in Mali and Burkina Faso, al-Qaedas arm, JNIM, have been on the march towards the south and they are now nearly investing the capital of Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasos capital, and theyre starting operations now in the norther regions, border regions, of the coastal states. He participated in Operation Just Cause in Panama and later became commander of the 3rd Ranger Battalion's Charlie Company. Stephen was born before 1839. ), king of England from 1135 to 1154. The continent is full of potential but also full of challenges and it's standing at a historic crossroads. Al-Qaeda is in Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghrebs emir, Droukdel, was killed about two years ago in a combined operation, and there have been a number of other examples of these victories. Our forces will continue equipping, training, advising, and assisting our Somali partners to degrade al-Shabaab, an arm of al-Qaeda. After starting his career as a television screenwriter, Cannell created or co-created several dozen successful TV series from the 1970s to the 1990s, often with his creative partner Frank Lupo. I love working in this job because the continent is so big and complex and diverse. Choose which Defense.gov products you want delivered to your inbox. Col. Burleson ordered him to disband his Ranging Company but to bring them to the Plains of San Jacinto to join in the Battle for Texas Independence against a murdering dictator, Santa Anna. He fought in Operation Urgent Fury, Operation Just Cause, and Operation Uphold Democracy. The Texians searched around and found Joel and brought him up to Gen. Sam and Santa Anna. Lt. Gen Stephen J. Townsend, far left, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, and Command Sgt. And off your question, but Ill just say this for all the reporters on the net: Youre invited to our change of command on the 9th of August here at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart if you would like to come, like Pearl did, and cover that change of command on the 9th of August. Its been my great honor to serve as their Commander for the last three years, and I look forward to seeing what AFRICOM does next alongside all of our partners in Africa and around the world. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, a commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps, based at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, appeared at a ceremony this Sunday where he was given authority of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Biography Gould's inspiration to become a paleontologist: T. rex specimen AMNH 5027, American Museum of Natural History, New York City Stephen Jay Gould was born in Queens, New York, on September 10, 1941. So it is time for me to pass the torch to a younger generation of leaders, and its time for me to take off the uniform. James H. Dickinson is a United States Army general currently serving as the commander of the United States Space Command, previously serving as its deputy commander until assuming his current position in August 2020. I would just like to say that its been a fantastic 40 years in uniform, and AFRICOM has been the highlight of those 40 years. The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. Al-Shabaab is only one terrorist threat on the continent. 0 Ratings. My Great-Great-Great-Grandfather, Capt. [5] He was commissioned into the Infantry from the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps thereafter. They finally decided to kill him when Joel rode his horse up and stopped between the Texians, their muskets and the prisoner, reached over and hauled him up onto his horse and rode double with him back to the camp. I have a granddaughter that I havent even met in person yet, and Im very much looking forward to meeting her and spending time with my other grandchildren. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. Back over to you, Andrea. And, although not widely shared, he is half German and half. He came upon a Mexican soldier dressed like a Calvary Corporal. "This command acts at the speed of relevance,"the general said. Moderator: And thank you, General Townsend, for joining us and for giving us the opportunity to host this briefing for you. It appears that ISIS-West Africa is now the dominant force in that region. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. But the distinguished general, who. As many of you know, our President recently authorized the U.S. Department of Defense to return a small, persistent U.S. military presence to Somalia. Well, thanks for that question. Leave a message for others who see this profile. He specifically mentioned Tunisia where events are working against the dream of self-government. Commander, Africa Command. Thanks. As you all know, Africas located at a global crossroads and its security environment is complex, ripe with both opportunities and challenges alike. U.S. maritime engagement is also crucial in this region, where piracy and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing presents a devastating economic and food scarcity challenge for our African partners. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. x[Yo9~7vf_@l=>cxeGDRlVf/~c/_0f|=aOO(%,fK?''/81^p5(fq)8ey#!SV_lg>{{zq2Zv|"iR]G;VW>btT}. 0.91 - /5. For our first question Id like to go to one in to actually two questions that are in our questions and answers tab, very similar questions submitted by Ismail Akwei from GhanaWeb in Ghana and Gare Amadou from Le Canard dchan in Niger. I dont know the numbers of Wagner operatives in the Central African Republic, but its substantial. Service members assigned to Task Force Red Dragon and Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa participate in the French Desert Commando Course at Arta Range complex, Djibouti, April 26, 2022. Thats subject to confirmation by our Congress of my relief, the incoming commander. She is listed with husband Stephen and 3 children: James, Moses, Bella. General Townsend: Okay. See Photos. He was promoted to lieutenant general shortly before. place of birth. Counterterrorism is a top concern for many of our partners in Africa, and they frequently ask the United States for help. This enslaved ancestor's profile has a preliminary Last Name At Birth (LNAB) until a surname can be determined. %PDF-1.7
So this is of great concern, I think, for the world thats watching. So we are faithfully doing that. And I think with that, Ill just close with thanking all of you for taking time today to participate in this call. SPl'x:7bnV}sZP5;-wABrjksgjX6"m@+bax`fg0R1h. His adoptive father, James Townsend, was a staff sergeant in an armored unit. 0 references. Becoming Ali: digital history, newspaper discourse, and America's most famous boxer, 1960-1975 . His question is: I know you have had a long and distinguished career and wonder, what are your feelings about retiring and beginning life again as a civilian and what are your future plans?. See Photos. Townsend graduated from the Command and General Staff College and returned to Fort Benning, where he was Senior Liaison Office for the Ranger Regiment headquarters and the S3 of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. Log In. Raised in an Army family, he commissioned as an infantry officer upon graduating from North Georgia College in 1982. Thanks. 2015 5 18 2016 8 - . Stephen J. Townsend (born 1959) is a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander, United States Africa Command from 26 July 2019 to 8 August 2022. Question: Good morning. [3], Townsend was born in Scheinfeld, Bavaria in 1959 to a German art student mother and an Afghan medical student father, the result of a love affair. A native of Griffin, Georgia, Townsend graduated from Griffin High School in 1978. Stephen J. Townsend (born 1959) is a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander, United States Africa Command from 26 July 2019 to 8 August 2022. "The continent is on the front lines of many of this century's most pressing threats from mass migration to food insecurity, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, from the drumbeat of autocracy to the dangers of terrorism,"Austin said. That will be hard to find someone who can do that, certainly on year one. working to build a more secure and stable Africa. in 1771 and 1815 With an Account of the Irruption of Solway Moss [by J. Walker]. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Remarks and Releases Brussels Media Hub, https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220726_Townsend_English.mp3. German Wikipedia. Thank you also to all of the journalists who have joined us. If you have questions about this profile or are a descendant wishing to manage this profile, please message me. Our U.S. law - our Congress passed our defense law for Fiscal Year '22 that requires us to look at diversifying the exercise, and by diversifying the exercise, looking at maybe moving the exercise or elements of the exercise to other areas on the . Stephen Strong Townsend, Jr.March 11, 1944 - May 24, 2018Stephen Strong Townsend, Jr., born on March 11, 1944, passed away on May 24, 2018, at his home in Sonoma, California, following a long battle w So were looking at other places where we can have parts of parts or all of African Lion to be conducted in the future. He previously commanded the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command from March 2018 until June 2019 and XVIII Airborne Corps from May 2015 until January 2018. endobj
We have been directed to diversify African Lion, but Morocco has been a fantastic host and I look forward to working with them on we, AFRICOM, will work with them on future African Lions, I am sure. The United States is also recalibrating our approach and were striving to find a way to become more effective in the future. endobj
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