This has been tremendous, so thanks for your being available. "We've seen the power of partnership in Somalia, where Africom supports our partners as they lead the fight against al-Shabaab. endobj Stephen J. Townsend (born 1959) is a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander, United States Africa Command from 26 July 2019 to 8 August 2022. Townsend's familiarity with the needs of the operating force is woven into his life. From 2004,[7] he was Director of Operations, C/J3 for Combined Joint Task Force 180 during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. They finally decided to kill him when Joel rode his horse up and stopped between the Texians, their muskets and the prisoner, reached over and hauled him up onto his horse and rode double with him back to the camp. Langley kept his remarks on point. United States Army four-star general. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, a commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps, based at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, appeared at a ceremony this Sunday where he was given authority of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Just one grandparent can lead you to many He had brought with him to settle in Texas, 4 brothers with families, and his in-laws. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! I would say theres been some progress. The orders were to bring anyone they found back to camp, so they began forcing the soldier to walk back to the Texian Camp, 9 miles away. Specifically, theyve had a number of operatives in Libya, probably on the order of 2,000 or so in the past, and we know they have about 1,000 recently deployed to Mali. Counterterrorism is a top concern for many of our partners in Africa, and they frequently ask the United States for help. As many of you know, our President recently authorized the U.S. Department of Defense to return a small, persistent U.S. military presence to Somalia. So thats what that was about, just improving our mil-to-mil relationship and seeing how we might be able to work together with one another. Col. Burleson ordered him to disband his Ranging Company but to bring them to the Plains of . Stephen T. Townsend was born in 1959 in Scheinfeld, Bavaria, and was adopted soon after his birth by an American military family in Germany. This enslaved ancestor's profile has a preliminary Last Name At Birth (LNAB) until a surname can be determined. All was over with the actual attack in 18 minutes, the Mexican Army of Santa Anna was on the run for their lives. It will be difficult to find any country in Africa, I think, that can probably approach what Morocco has been able to do over 18 years. We are in the initial stages of that effort. Adopted at birth by a U.S. Army family in Germany in 1961, he was raised in Griffin, Ga., and commissioned into the infantry from North Georgia College ROTC in 1982. When they first arrived at the Texian Camp and reported in, my Grandmothers younger brother Joel Walter Robison and stayed at the Camp, while my Grandfather took the rest of the Townsends to Harrisburg to help guard the wounded and sick and the Baggage, plus to form a Rear Guard in case of another Mexican army that might be nearby.trying to surprise the Texian Army from behind. He became commander of XVIII Airborne Corps in May 2015 and, in late August 2016, took command of the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, until III Corps commander Lieutenant General Paul E. Funk II took over command of the operation in 2017. With the 10th Mountain Division, he served in the War in Afghanistan, leading a task force in Operation Anaconda. However, weve always maintained that military force alone cannot defeat violent extremism. [9] He also led Combined Joint Task Force 10 and Regional Command East at Bagram. Stephen J. Townsend (Q26712636) From Wikidata. Hannah was born on August 11 1784, in New York, New York, United States. endobj J. Al-Shabaab is only one terrorist threat on the continent. Townsend served in the same position for Combined Joint Task Force 101 during Operation Enduring Freedom. We also place liaison officers with all the headquarters in the region. General Stephen J. Townsend U.S. Army Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend became the fifth commander of the United States Africa Command on July 26, 2019. . "There's probably a sense that they have a connection to the diaspora that they should be tapping into,"the official said. I met with their chief of defense, and he told me that he would like to increase their engagement with the United States and with AFRICOM. I would say that the America many of our partners in the region are recalibrating, and so has the United States, in light of the continued expansion of terrorists, irregular changes of government in the region, arrival of malign groups like the Russian mercenary group Wagner, and recalibration by other partners such as France and others. He is married to Melissa Crawford Townsend, who attended UNG from 1978-1981 before transferring to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta where she graduated in 1983. Leave a message for others who see this profile. This riveting account details the events leading up to a brutal and heinous crime, the investigation that followed, and the long and arduous legal battle that ensued. And some African militaries have pushed out civilian governments. William Garret.] Geni requires JavaScript! . The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. steph.townsd@gmail.com Postby Bix Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:06 am waplog gen_st1 Male , 57 , Divorced , Name Surname: stephen townsed Lives in United States, WASHINGTON I am a very sincere and honest man and i believe in the truth and honest of self personality. General Townsend: Thanks, Andrea. Theyve been in competition with ISIS-West Africa. He later became Special Assistant to the Combatant Commander. GENERAL STEPHEN J. TOWNSEND, UNITED STATES ARMY COMMANDER UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND BEFORE THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE 30 JANUARY 2020 A secure and stable Africa is an enduring American interest . And along those lines, we had a the question submitted from Noe Michalon from Africa Intelligence in France that asks who asks: To what extent has the invasion of Ukraine impacted Russias presence on the continent?. Judith is listed in the probate package for owner Daniel Townsend III's estate 1839-1845.[1]. Our funding to these countries is it provides equipment, training, advisory support to allow them to become more effective in their fight against violent extremist groups. [4], After earning his commission as a second lieutenant from North Georgia College in 1982, Townsend became a platoon leader, executive officer and assistant S3 in the 2nd Battalion (Airborne) of the 82nd Airborne Division's 505th Infantry Regiment. Sign Up. Townsend commanded the 3d Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division leading it in the Battle of Baqubah in the Iraq War, and later served in command of the 10th Mountain Division in the War in Afghanistan. We see ISIS-West Africa very much expanding in Nigeria. Townsend became commander of the 10th Mountain Division in the War in Afghanistan. Moderator: Thank you very much. J. Stephen Townsend had been made a Captain by Stephen F. Austin previously to form a Ranging Company that patrolled the frontier from the Cummins Creek Area (Round Top). His mother Eleanor was an artist, whose parents were Jewish immigrants living and working in . They do not appear to be drawing down in Mali, and in fact they appear to be leaning into Mali as much as they have been throughout. "Dad, this one's for you,"the general said. A group split off that was made up of Joel Robison, and several others, led by Sgt. endobj General Townsend: Okay, thank you. The boy's father, Peter Townsend, was a professional golfer, his mother Lorna Hogan was a fashion model, quite popular in the country in the 1970s. Stephen Townsend. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Stephen Townsend is proud to represent the people and organizations in the Jefferson County area. Stephen W. Townsend, 75, of Ewing, N.J., died peacefully Wednesday April 22, 2020. [2] Townsend served with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 7th Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 78th Infantry Division, and the 10th Mountain Division. Africa is a huge and diverse continent with hundreds of languages, multiple ethnic backgrounds, different religions and a range of cultures. Milley stressed that Africomworks to counter terrorist networks that challenge freedom and stability with a small footprint. Sam Houston talked with Santa Anna after verifying he was who thought he was and Santa Anna traded Texas, ordered his armies still scattered around Texas to leave and return to Mexico, for his life. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Our activity in this region is mostly providing support to partners first to African partners, which the United States provides bilaterally, specifically to the members of what were calling now the G4 Sahel Joint Force, formerly known as the G5 Sahel Force until Mali withdrew. Respect my mood Ok then! "America's future security, and I believe prosperity, depends on a more secure and prosperous Africa,"he said. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. How do you hear me? Genealogy profile for Stephen J. Townsend Stephen J Townsend - Genealogy Genealogy for Stephen J Townsend family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. General Townsend: Okay. This ends todays briefing. Townsend led the brigade in the Battle of Baqubah in June 2007. Discover Stephen J. Townsend's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The account is fake, of course. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Africa Command is one of seven joint-service geographic combatant commands and is responsible for all U.S. military operations and activities to protect and advance U.S. national interests in Africa. <>/Metadata 53 0 R/ViewerPreferences 54 0 R>> A senior defense official traveling with Austin told reporters that African leaders see an African-American secretary of defense, an African-American commander of U.S. Africa Command and a deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs of African descent. So the short answer is yes, we are. This repositioning means little without the support of strong partners across the Horn of Africa. % Africa deserves the protections of the international rules and norms that advance safety and prosperity for all. As Andrea said, my name is General Steve Townsend. Pearl, you can unmute yourself and ask your question. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_J._Townsend. 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TOWNSEND, STEPHEN - The compiler is responsible for having Mr. Townsend's name placed on the bronze plaque in the San Jacinto memorial monument on which are inscribed the names of the Texans who participated in the battle of San Jacinto. [4] General Townsend: Okay, thanks. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. He led Task Force Arrowhead during the Iraq War. Townsend has served with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 7th Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 78th Division (Training Support), and the 10th Mountain Division. Townsend was born in Scheinfeld, Bavaria in 1959 to a German art student mother and an Afghan medical student father, the result of a love affair. He became commander of the battalion's Alpha Company. [1] He was adopted soon after birth by an American military family in Germany. So, we must tackle them all together. My Great-Great-Great-Grandfather, Capt. Service members assigned to Task Force Red Dragon and Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa participate in the French Desert Commando Course at Arta Range complex, Djibouti, April 26, 2022. There are many groups including al-Qaida and the Islamic States exploiting weak governance and political turmoil in the Sahel region that stretches across the continent just south of the Sahara Desert. Stephen Townsend. Jeff Clements, National Guard, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/US-Africa-Command/, Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Africa Command's Change of Command Ceremony (As Delivered), Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Visit to United States Africa Command. Stephen J. Townsend, n en 1967, est un Gnral de l'arme des tats-Unis. For our first question Id like to go to one in to actually two questions that are in our questions and answers tab, very similar questions submitted by Ismail Akwei from GhanaWeb in Ghana and Gare Amadou from Le Canard dchan in Niger. Dayton, OH. [3] [4] Gen married Anna Josephine Townsend (born King) on month day 1852, at age 30. [6], On 4 May 2015, Townsend became commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps. Members of the Angolan military have attended a number of our conferences recently. Have you taken a DNA test? But for the most part we try to go to all of the countries. German Wikipedia. Anna was born on April 8 1832. 1 . Of course, you don't really know General Stephen J. Townsend, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but he is popular! So we are going to because weve been directed to do it, we are going to continue this exploration of how we might further diversify African Lion, and I think I would like I am interested in having other African countries volunteer to host co-host some or all of African Lion. Back over to you, Andrea. [2] Operation Uphold Democracy "And militaries must play their legitimate role. Stephen Townsend; Gen Stephen Townsend; . Townsend, Stephen (2019). There is another group there, Boko Haram, that was very much in the headlines a few years ago. He specifically mentioned Tunisia where events are working against the dream of self-government. We really believe that. And the question is: Has any progress been made in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel with U.S. support? Thats what we strive for at AFRICOM with diplomacy and development leading, supported by defense. In some nations, leaders are cracking down on civil liberties, giving in to corruption or stifling the will of the people. He previously commanded the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command from March 2018 until June 2019 and XVIII Airborne Corps from May 2015 until January 2018. The United States is also recalibrating our approach and were striving to find a way to become more effective in the future. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> But right now were planning for that on or about the 9th of August. He received his commission upon graduating from North Georgia College is 1982. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks during the Africom change-of-command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 9, 2022. So I think that answers your question. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The prisoner asked about was Gen. Houston at the battle the day before, were they going to hang him or shoot him and the other prisoners. Choose which Defense.gov products you want delivered to your inbox. Im excited to speak with all of you today as I prepare to relinquish command of the dedicated group of professional men and women who work tirelessly to support Americas national security objectives in Africa. On one side is authoritarianism and foreign malign influence, along with the terrorism and food and economic insecurity that goes with it. Categories: USBH Heritage Exchange, Needs Linked | Charleston County, South Carolina | Edisto Island, South Carolina One Place Study | Edisto Island, South Carolina | Charleston County, South Carolina, Slaves | Bleak Hall Plantation, Charleston County, South Carolina | Hamilton-28711 | USBH Heritage Exchange, Needs LNAB, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. U.S. maritime engagement is also crucial in this region, where piracy and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing presents a devastating economic and food scarcity challenge for our African partners. 721 Followers, 903 Following, 22 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Stephen Townsend (@stephen.townsend) Please allow me to start off with a very short anecdote. I want to ask about I want to confirm, General, if the reports about that the Defense Department is looking at alternative locations for the African Lion exercise, and how would this affect the relation with Morocco? General Townsend: Okay. General Townsend has led and commanded troops at every echelon from platoon to corps and combined joint task force. Powered by SLDMS; ACCESSIBILITY/SECTION 508; FOIA; NO FEAR ACT Stephen Townsend. Get Contact Info (Address, Phone & Email) Check Background (Court & Arrest Records) Stephen Townsend Alecia Townsend Susan Wilcox Janet Fedrick Michael Townsend Carter Townsend Carter. Er befehligte das 18th Airborne Corps in Fort Bragg und kommandierte die US-Truppen im Irak und Syrien in der Operation Inherent Resolve, bevor er im Mrz 2018 das Kommando ber TRADOC bernahm. If so, login to add it. We figure those gold buttons started several families off on their new lives together. Does Angola outrank South Africa, for example, in terms of military power? Djibouti and Kenya are examples of military forces that are strong partners in this vital and volatile region. He commissioned into the Infantry upon graduating from North Georgia College in 1982. Thanks. While waiting, Stephen and his younger brother Spencer Burton Townsend came back to the Texian Camp, in time for the Gen. Houstons decision to begin the battle about 4:30 in the afternoon. He gained the throne by usurpation but failed to consolidate his power during the ensuing civil strife. Townsend was nominated for promotion to General and will take command of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. Let me tell you some stories relating to the April 21, 1836 San Jacinto Battle and my family. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Gen. Houston demanded that patrols be sent out under the command of Col, now General Burleson, with orders not to kill any more Mexican soldiers and to find Santa Anna and Cos. April 22nd, a large group of Texians left with Gen. Burleson and they were scouting around looking for the missing participants when Gen. Burleson decided to split his group up into smaller patrols to cover more area faster. major non-NATO allies like Morocco and Tunisia demonstrates the U.S. commitment to these partnerships. Back to you. He thanked Joel for treating him well and saving his life from the others wanting to kill him and said this bundle is all I own to my name right now and presented it to Joel. Angola recently contacted us and said that they are interested in diversifying their security relationships. 82 2015 2016 . He then became senior commander at Fort Campbell and then was Deputy Commanding General (Operations) for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) from 2009. We are engaged in that because we believe in America we believe in civil control of the military, and our civilian leaders in our government have told us to do that. "Across Africa, those who support democracy, freedom and the rule of law are battling the forces of autocracy, chaos and corruption.". Stephen was born before 1839. And off your question, but Ill just say this for all the reporters on the net: Youre invited to our change of command on the 9th of August here at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart if you would like to come, like Pearl did, and cover that change of command on the 9th of August. So the hub, the center part of the wheel, was Morocco, but we had a spoke in Tunisia that was not insignificant. 0.91 - /5. So the short answer is yes, we are. He has led and commanded. So I think thats my feelings are Im not really looking backward and I dont feel regretful; I feel excited about what Ive done over the last 40 years and I feel even more excited about the next 40 years. Lives in Griffin, Georgia Stephen J Townsend See Photos Four star General peace keeping mission in Syria at U.S. Army Lives in Damascus, Syria Stephen J. Townsend (Steve) See Photos Lives in Los Angeles, California Stephen J Townsend See Photos Stephen J Townsend See Photos Works at USA army Lives in Damascus, Syria Stephen J. Townsend See Photos Stephen J. Townsend was born on 1967 in Scheinfeld, Germany. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for todays virtual press briefing. The challenges that I discussed today can only be resolved if all of our countries agree to work together. But what was important was Santa Anna and Gen. Cos among other officers and more, were missing, they had sneaked around and run off. Townsend commanded the 3d Brigade Combat Team,[3] 2d Infantry Division leading it in the Battle of Baqubah in the Iraq War, and later served in command of the 10th Mountain Division in the War in Afghanistan. date of birth. 10 . America really does believe in a more that a more stable and secure and prosperous Africa is not only good for Africa and the African people, its good for America and Americas security as well. Al-Qaeda is present, mainly in the form of a group known as JNIM, and they are probably the largest and most lethal group in West Africa, but also they have their terrorist competitors ISIS two groups, main groups: ISIS-Sahara and ISIS-West Africa, ISIS-West nAfrica predominantly being in the Lake Chad region. Stephen is listed in the probate package for owner Daniel Townsend III's estate 1839-1845. There are a few that we dont go to because we have our nations have strained relationships. <> Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Remarks and Releases Brussels Media Hub, https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220726_Townsend_English.mp3. He is survived by his Brother of William Townsend and his wife Julianne of Weston. It was in excess of 500 personnel. %PDF-1.7 First, the groups. He just happens to be traveling with a group of military students through Germany today, and I met with him and we reminisced about that ceremony three years ago. Required fields are marked *. Townsend has served with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 7th Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 78th Division (Training Support), and the 10th Mountain Division. The only thing I see Wagner doing is propping up dictators and exploiting natural resources on the continent. Latest news and commentary on Stephen Townsend including photos, videos, quotations, and a biography. Townsend graduated from the Command and General Staff College and returned to Fort Benning, where he was Senior Liaison Office for the Ranger Regiment headquarters and the S3 of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. So it is time for me to pass the torch to a younger generation of leaders, and its time for me to take off the uniform. General Stephen Townsend, USA Commander, U.S. Africa Command General Stephen J. Townsend, U.S. Army, became the fifth Commander of United States Africa Command in July 2019. I love working in this job because the continent is so big and complex and diverse. Download Image of Lt. Gen Stephen J. Townsend, far left, commander of. Photo: ullstein bild via Getty. Please see the. [2] On 27 November 2017 he was nominated for appointment as the next commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command[11] and promotion to general. "This work isn't easy,"the secretary said. Officer Biography information could not be found. Judith Townsend is a part of US Black heritage. That's yet another reminder of Moscow's willingness to sow chaos and threaten the rules-based international order and it goes far beyond [Russian President Vladimir] Putins reckless invasion of Ukraine.". Just last month, we wrapped up African Lion 2022, where 40 partner nations came together for AFRICOMs premier annual exercise that combines multidomain forces, joint forces to strengthen our interoperability and enhance our collective readiness. He had brought with him to settle in Texas, 4 brothers with families, and his in-laws. He fought in Operation Urgent Fury, Operation Just Cause, and Operation Uphold Democracy. [1] He was adopted soon after birth by an American military family in Germany. Moderator: And thank you, General Townsend, for joining us and for giving us the opportunity to host this briefing for you. I go to the countries where we have I invest my personal time in the countries where we have a U.S. troop presence, where we have significantly overlapping, shared security interests and objectives, or where Im trying to make progress to improve our relationship. He fought in Operation Urgent Fury, Operation Just Cause, and Operation Uphold Democracy. Our mission in Somalia has not changed. Stephen Townsend has obtained justice for numerous personal injury victims and their families and fights alongside employees in their employment law battles against major corporations. ), king of England from 1135 to 1154. A number of those have resulted in the deaths of very senior terrorist leaders. Thats subject to confirmation by our Congress of my relief, the incoming commander. So what we did this year is we used what we called a hub-and-spoke approach. Townsend graduated from North Georgia College where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. Let me tell you some stories relating to the April 21, 1836 San Jacinto Battle and my family. 4}~?bvj/D#W!QcHi5e}9Z"0C@J#0C9^*{0*. I think it was Pearl. He grew up in Griffin, Georgia. An official website of the United States Government, Special Online Briefing with General Stephen J. Townsend Commander, U.S Africa Command (U.S AFRICOM), Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, Office of the U.S. ", Africom must continue to work with allies, partners and inter-agencies across the continent to secure enduring peace and prosperity for Africa and for America. Uncle of William T. "Quint", Helen and Kai. General Townsend, thank you so much for joining us today. J. Stephen Townsend had been made a Captain by Stephen F. Austin previously to form a Ranging Company that patrolled the frontier from the Cummins Creek Area (Round Top). View Actual Score. On the other side is peace, security, democracy, development and rule of law. 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