U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, lay a wreath to honor African peacekeepers and service members who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace, stability, and security across the continent during a wreath-laying ceremony in front of the African Union Memorial Wall inside AU Headquarters, Jan. 28, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The wreath laying followed high-level engagements and meetings with African Union’s chairman, His Excellency Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and senior leadership. During these meetings, discussions focused on shared security challenges, regional stability, and strengthening long-standing U.S.-African nation partnerships. (Department of War courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2026 03:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9499812 |
| VIRIN: | 260128-O-DO492-6803 |
| Resolution: | 2560x1706 |
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