Africom Will Maintain ‘Light Footprint’ in Africa

Africom Will Maintain ‘Light Footprint’ in Africa

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

STUTTGART, Germany, June 12, 2012 – The United States has no plans to seek permanent bases in Africa, and, in the spirit of the new defense strategic guidance, will continue to maintain a “light footprint” on the continent, the top U.S. Africa Command officer said.

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