A Benin military member dismisses the military honors formation in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. The military honors were presented at the arrival of U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command. Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
Date Taken: | 09.15.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.22.2025 06:22 |
Photo ID: | 9330421 |
VIRIN: | 250916-M-VF398-1099 |
Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
Size: | 17.04 MB |
Location: | COTONOU, BJ |
Web Views: | 8 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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