I heard this when I was at the CHoD (Chiefs of Defense) Conference in Rome about a week and a half ago.Īs they were telling their stories, I had - I had over 43 CHoDs there, even Libya from both sides, Libya's representation, as they make their way and establish a roadmap back to a democracy and free and open elections. So I was in listening mode and I could hear directly from our partners of the challenges they face and their proposed solutions to address this. You know, I can't just group East Africa, I just can't group West Africa or South or even North, you know? Each one of them has their own story and their own objectives. So across all 54 countries, of which one is actually in General Kurilla's AOR (Area of Reponsibility), Egypt, but all of them are sovereign nations, all of them have their - their national objectives, and I need to be able to realize that and that's what - one of my first lessons. I've had the opportunity to hit about 11 different countries thus far, and each time I go, it has been a campaign of learning, I - I will tell you that. I - I know some of you already steeped in knowledge on AFRICOM but just a few things that I've observed since I took command back last August, OK?
Look, for annual - this being the posture testimony season, both to the SASC (Senate Armed Services Committee) and the HASC (House Armed Services Committee) - I had the SASC yesterday, and next week, I will have the HASC, OK? But before we get into the questions, I'd like to tell everyone about USAFRICOM. But as you know, you know, I'm in town for a couple of reasons, to tell the AFRICOM story, the Africa story as well. So again, good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for taking time - and especially on this Friday afternoon, on St. STAFF: They - the - the wonderful team over here on the right is - is running it. STAFF: And sir, you don't have to push any buttons. If there's no questions, General Langley, I'll turn it over to you for your opening remarks. And while you've all been here before - we will have a microphone to help with the transcripts, so we will wait until you have the microphone to ask your question, and we'll go with that.
To start, we're going to limit one question, one follow-up until everyone has an opportunity, and then if we have time, we will do another round and go back over. General Langley will begin with brief opening remarks, followed by question and answers. For those of you I haven't met - and I think we just met everyone - I'm Captain Pam Rawe, AFRICOM Public Affairs Officer, and today, you'll be speaking with General Mike Langley, Commander of USAFRICOM.įor attribution, today's event is on the record, off camera.
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