U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, vice chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, shares virtual remarks during the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Luanda, Angola June 30, 2026. ACHOD 2026 brought together senior military leaders from across Africa and partner nations to strengthen strategic relationships, address shared security challenges, and advance regional cooperation.
Chiefs of Defense and representatives from more than 35 countries as well as U.S. and partner military leaders, gather in Luanda, Angola, for the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference. ACHOD serves as the 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: | 06.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 15:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9783763 |
| VIRIN: | 260630-A-PI656-1014 |
| Resolution: | 6720x3776 |
| Size: | 3.92 MB |
| Location: | LUANDA, AO |
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