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From the left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Knieff, deputy planner, and Aaron Aschenbrenner, lead planner, both with U.S. Africa Command, prepare the venue for the Africa Chiefs of Defense (ACHOD) Conference 2026 in Luanda, Angola, June 27, 2026. The preparations ensured the conference venue was ready to support senior military leaders from across Africa and partner nations as they convened to strengthen regional security cooperation, interoperability and strategic dialogue.
ACHOD 2026 brings together Chiefs of Defense from more than 35 countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Luanda, Angola. ACHOD26 serves as a key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability, and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk)
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.27.2026 16:13 |
| Photo ID: | 9777618 |
| VIRIN: | 260627-A-PI656-2010 |
| Resolution: | 5140x3422 |
| Size: | 3.2 MB |
| Location: | LUANDA, AO |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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