U.S. senior leaders and African chiefs of defense participate in the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference closing ceremony in Luanda, Angola July 1, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of ACHOD 2026 and reaffirmed participating nations' commitment to strengthening military partnerships, advancing regional security cooperation, and addressing shared security challenges across Africa.
Chiefs of Defense and representatives from more than 35 countries as well as U.S. and partner military leaders gather 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: | 07.03.2026 12:25 |
| Photo ID: | 9790565 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-A-PI656-2009 |
| Resolution: | 3776x6720 |
| Size: | 4.62 MB |
| Location: | LUANDA, AO |
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