Angola Chief of the General Staff Gen. Altino dos Santos and U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin R. Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, share remarks during the African Chiefs of Defense (ACHOD) 2026 closing ceremony in Luanda, Angola July 01, 2026. The closing ceremony marked the end of ACHOD 2026, bringing 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 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. Air Force video by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)
| Date Taken: | 06.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.03.2026 12:45 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 1013261 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-F-LQ040-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111815727 |
| Length: | 00:04:04 |
| Location: | LUANDA, AO |
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