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Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08

12:00 AM7/16/2008

More than 225 military communicators and representatives from 22 African and European nations as well as the United States proudly passed in review to officially signal the start of AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08, July 16, 2008, at the Nigerian Air Force Base

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AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

12:00 AM7/16/2008

U.S. Africa Command works in partnership with African nations to help make the continent more secure against terrorism and criminal enterprises and to promote prosperity, a senior defense official said at a hearing before the U.S. House Committee

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U.S. Soldiers, Sailors Participate in Clean-up Efforts in Garissa, Kenya

12:00 AM7/15/2008

U.S. soldiers and sailors supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa worked with Kenyan municipality leaders on July 11, 2008 to clean up Garissa, Kenya as part of a new garbage disposal program.

At a ceremony kicking off the

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Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

12:00 AM7/14/2008

During a press conference on July 11, 2008, General Owoye Azazi, Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, discussed the role of the Nigerian military in the upcoming AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008, a two-week, multinational, military exchange exercise.
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U.S. and Malian Military Personnel Participate in Bilateral Medical Training

12:00 AM7/14/2008

U.S. and Malian military personnel began a 19-day medical exercise on July 9, 2008 to exchange information and practice medical techniques. MEDFLAG 2008 is an exercise designed to improve bilateral capabilities and interoperability between U.S.

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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

12:00 AM7/11/2008

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, capped two weeks of the Africa Center's Senior Leaders Seminar July 11, 2008, in an address emphasizing partnerships on the African continent as key to the mission of the newest U.S.

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Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

12:00 AM7/11/2008

Following a nine-week advanced training course, 24 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) are now qualified to serve as Signal Support System Specialists, also known as "signal soldiers". This group of graduates will manage and maintain

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Soldiers, Sailors, City Clean-up

12:00 AM7/11/2008

Soldiers and Sailors deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa helped municipality leaders here begin a new garbage disposal program July 11.

A ceremony marked a citywide campaign to clean-up Garissa with the help

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U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti

12:00 AM7/10/2008

U.S. Soldiers raced to the aid of several injured Djiboutians following a vehicle rollover accident June 24, 2008.

Returning from a day of weapons training in a five-vehicle convey, 60 service members with the Combined Joint Task

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U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

12:00 AM7/9/2008

American medical personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) began a medical health treatment project in the Tanga region of Tanzania, scheduled to continue through July 12, 2008.

The American medical team

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Momsen Sailors Work, Train During Seychelles Port Visit

12:00 AM7/9/2008

U.S. Navy crew members of the USS Momsen spent five days in Victoria, Seychelles in late June, 2008, where they participated in training events with the Republic of Seychelles' Coast Guard and conducted community relations projects.
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Equatorial Guinea Navy Officers Train Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas

12:00 AM7/7/2008

Two Equatorial Guinea Navy officers recently joined with U.S. coast guard members on the cutter Dallas for a monthlong familiarization with maritime techniques and procedures off the coast of West Africa.

During their time aboard the

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Veterans of Historic Humanitarian Berlin Airlift Visit Stuttgart and Africa Command

12:00 AM7/4/2008

Veteran military pilot Gail Halvorsen, famous as the "Candy Bomber" who inspired air crews to drop treats to children during the Berlin Airlift, visited Stuttgart and U.S. Africa Command headquarters July 1, 2008, while touring Germany on

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Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM7/4/2008

Today, July 4, 2008, please join me in celebrating our Nation's birthday.

As we observe this 4th of July period with our families and close friends, I hope all of us will take a few moments to reflect on the meaning of this holiday

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Coast Guard Cutter Dallas Advances Maritime Partnership with Sao Tome and Principe

12:00 AM7/2/2008

In an effort to enhance maritime security in Sao Tome and Principe, crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas partnered with Sao Tome Coast Guard personnel June 27 to July 2, 2008, to share ideas and practice maritime procedures and

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U.S. Must Convey What Africa Command Will, Won't Be, Officials Say

12:00 AM7/2/2008

As U.S. Africa Command prepares to go fully operational, one of its big challenges will be communicating not only what it aims to achieve, but also what it doesn't, senior officials at the Pentagon and at the new command agree.
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Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training

12:00 AM7/1/2008

Following a five-week course on motor transport operations, 29 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), the majority of them women, were honored at a graduation ceremony June 26, 2008.

The United States partnered with the

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Moroccans and U.S. Marines Participate in Peace Keeping Training

12:00 AM6/26/2008

More than 55 U.S. Marines and sailors partnered with members of the Royal Moroccan Army June 9-29, 2008 in Tifnit, Morocco to train for peacekeeping operations.

The U.S. personnel were assigned to Military Police Company, Headquarters

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

12:00 AM6/26/2008

During a visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 26, 2008, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen expressed high expectations for the command's future and called on staff members to

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Preparing for New President, Joint Chiefs Chairman Stresses during AFRICOM Visit that U.S. Military is Neutral in Politics

12:00 AM6/26/2008

Recognizing that the transition to a new presidential administration could be "a time of great vulnerability," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said his Joint Staff already is working to ensure the transition goes as smoothly as

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