Thank you, Baker.
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>>15114195 LB Is Kenya one of the countries??
>>15113980 LB There was something yesterday about 7000 National Guard being sent to the same region.
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>>15114327 LB National Guard Deploying to Horn of Africa - Why?
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KENYA/BLINKEN
Blinken Africa Visit — Nov 15-20
Secretary Blinken began his trip in Nairobi, where he met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, affirming our strategic partnership with Kenya. The Secretary and representatives of the Kenyan government discussed our shared interests as members of the UN Security Council, including addressing regional security issues such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. The Secretary advanced U.S.-Kenyan cooperation on ending COVID-19, improving clean energy access, and protecting the environment. The Secretary underscored U.S. support for a peaceful and inclusive Kenyan election in 2022.
https://www.state.gov/secretary-travel/travel-to-kenya-nigeria-and-senegal-november-15-20-2021/
NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT
Largest VNG single-unit mobilization since World War II
Virginia Guard task force begins federal active duty for Africa mission
Virginia units from Bedford, Charlottesville, Lexington, Pulaski and Suffolk and a Kentucky unit from Somerset, Kentucky, are mobilizing as Task Force Red Dragon under the command of the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. They will provide security in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa in the largest VNG single-unit mobilization since World War II.
https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/2855047/virginia-guard-task-force-begins-federal-active-duty-for-africa-mission/