Source: United States AFRICOM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office. The visit included meetings with Gen. Michael E. Langley, AFRICOM commander, and other senior leaders, as well as a town hall where the secretary engaged directly with military
and civilian personnel, discussing key priorities, regional security
challenges, and the department’s vision moving forward.
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The visit to AFRICOM was part of a broader engagement that also included a stop at U.S. European Command (EUCOM). During both visits, the secretary met with senior leaders to discuss strategic priorities, regional threats, and cooperation with allies and partners. He emphasized the Department of Defense’s commitment to enhancing lethality, improving force readiness, and strengthening partnerships to counter emerging threats and maintain
stability.
Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, AFRICOM is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and
prosperity.
For more information about U.S. Africa Command, visit