Attendees watch a video recording of U.S. Secretary of Defense, Peter Hegseth, before a panel discussion at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, May 28, 2025. Hegseth thanked Kenya for cohosting the event with AFRICOM and highlighted the need to achieve peace through strength by working with allies and partners.
The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Libby Weiler, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
Date Taken: | 05.28.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.29.2025 03:28 |
Photo ID: | 9067750 |
VIRIN: | 250528-A-KU938-5456 |
Resolution: | 7985x5326 |
Size: | 15.49 MB |
Location: | NAIROBI, KE |
Web Views: | 55 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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