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News by Section AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Ghana, Feb. 23-24. This was Townsend’s first visit to the country, where he met with Ghanaian leaders and U.S. Embassy personnel in Accra. By View Gallery
AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House as part of a two-day visit Feb. 23-24. “Ghana is an African security leader and a key partner of U.S. Africa Command. I look forward to exploring ways we can continue to deepen our partnership,” Townsend said.
Robert Earl âBobâ Leathers, Jr.
Robert Earl “Bob” Leathers, Jr., 62, took the hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and entered into heavenly rest on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.
Born on Oct. 30, 1958, in Lock Haven, he was the son of Gertrude (Lynch) Leathers of Salona and the late Robert E. Leathers, Sr. On June 13, 1980, he married Debra A. Vermeulen who survives at home.
Bob was a 1977 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. He entered the United States Air Force in August 1977 and retired in 1997 after 20 years of service. He earned the rank of TSGT and earned a BS in nursing and master’s degree in aerospace physiology while serving. He held several positions in the Air Force, like the Independent Duty Medical Technician. He retired as the Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of The Surgery Clinic at Travis AFB, Calif.
A 32-year old policewoman, who had just given birth, died due to complications from the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). She was the 30th fatality from the deadly virus in the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The death of the female officer, who was assigned to do administrative works at the Nat