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WARD SENDS: The Gift of Freedom

WARD SENDS: The Gift of Freedom WARD SENDS: The Gift of Freedom
12:00 AM7/4/2009
Following is a 4th of July message from General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command.

On America's birthday, we celebrate the greatest gift given to us by our forefathers--the gift of freedom. This gift is one
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German and American Students and Families Connect Through Literature

German and American Students and Families Connect Through Literature German and American Students and Families Connect Through Literature
12:00 AM6/8/2009
German and American children and their families gathered at the Stuttgart Planetarium on June 6, 2009 to listen to a story told by General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and Plieningen Mayor Edgar Hemmerich .

The
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WARD SENDS: Honoring our Service Members on Memorial Day

WARD SENDS:  Honoring our Service Members on Memorial Day WARD SENDS:  Honoring our Service Members on Memorial Day
12:00 AM5/22/2009
On Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, Americans honor all veterans past and present and pay special tribute to fallen service members in a variety of ways. Flags are placed on graves of American service members in cemeteries around the world; families
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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Engages with University Students in Mozambique

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Engages with University Students in Mozambique Commander of U.S. Africa Command Engages with University Students in Mozambique
12:00 AM5/15/2009
More than 200 journalists, students, business leaders, and officers from African countries assembled at the Politechnical University auditorium in Maputo on May 14, 2009, to hear General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, speak
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U.S., U.K. Transfer $9 Million of Peacekeeping Equipment to Tanzania for Darfur Mission

U.S., U.K. Transfer $9 Million of Peacekeeping Equipment to Tanzania for Darfur Mission U.S., U.K. Transfer $9 Million of Peacekeeping Equipment to Tanzania for Darfur Mission
12:00 AM5/13/2009
General William E. Ward, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Diane Corner, the United Kingdom's High Commissioner to Tanzania, transferred $9 million worth of U.S. peacekeeping equipment to the Tanzania Peoples Defence Force (TPDF) on
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WARD SENDS: Military Spouse Appreciation Day

WARD SENDS: Military Spouse Appreciation Day WARD SENDS: Military Spouse Appreciation Day
12:00 AM5/8/2009
The 8th of May is "Military Spouse Appreciation Day," a special day for all spouses here at U.S. Africa Command. Our spouses are very important members of the Team, whether residing in Stuttgart, Molesworth, Tampa, on the continent, or elsewhere.
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General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa

General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM5/6/2009
During a visit to the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy, May 4-5, 2009, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, recognized the important role of non-commissioned officers (NCO) to U.S. military engagements in
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Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans

Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans
12:00 AM5/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's General William "Kip" Ward visited Exercise Phoenix Express 09 on May 1, 2009, as maritime and land forces from 14 European and North Africa countries participated in a multinational exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.  Read more
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U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students

U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students
12:00 AM4/24/2009
More than 100 seventh graders from Robinson Barracks Middle School were presented with academic improvement awards by Major General Michael Snodgrass, U.S. Africa Command Chief of Staff, on April 21, 2009.

The awards are part of a U.S.
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Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

Ward in Rwanda:  Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda Ward in Rwanda:  Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda
12:00 AM4/23/2009
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.

"We indeed
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Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda

Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda
12:00 AM4/22/2009
A U.S. Africa Command delegation led by General William E. Ward met with Rwandan defense leaders and watched displays of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) capabilities during a two-day visit April 20-21, 2009.

This was Ward's second
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WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children

WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children
12:00 AM4/9/2009
Teammates,

During April, the "Month of the Military Child," I ask you to pay special attention to our most precious members of our community -- our children who provide unconditional love and support to our military/civilian
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Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command

Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM3/17/2009
Africa is on a positive course in reducing conflict, building democratic institutions, and promoting sustainable livelihood for its people, said General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, as he explained the command's role in
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Commander of U.S.AFRICOM Presents Checks for Wounded Warriors

Commander of U.S.AFRICOM Presents Checks for Wounded Warriors Commander of U.S.AFRICOM Presents Checks for Wounded Warriors
12:00 AM2/4/2009
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presented two checks totaling more than $10,000 January 16, 2009, to assist in finding jobs for wounded service members. The donations resulted from a January 15 job fair in the Stuttgart
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Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"

Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us" Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"
12:00 AM1/23/2009
During his travels to African nations, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers an unwavering message: The command is listening to and learning from its African partners on security issues and will help where possible.  Read more
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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar
12:00 AM1/21/2009
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed his commitment to a security partnership with Madagascar during his first official visit to the island nation on January 20, 2009.

Ward met with Malagasy President
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U.S. Africa Command General Hails USAID-Military Links

U.S. Africa Command General Hails USAID-Military Links U.S. Africa Command General Hails USAID-Military Links
12:00 AM1/12/2009
In the following question and answer piece featured in the December-January 2009 edition of USAID's monthly publication "Frontlines," General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, answers questions on U.S. Africa
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U.S. Africa Command Veterans Day Message

U.S. Africa Command Veterans Day Message U.S. Africa Command Veterans Day Message
12:00 AM11/11/2008
USAFRICOM Team,

Veterans Day is a time when we Americans honor those who have exhibited selfless service and sacrifice for our Nation and our way of life. This holiday is traditionally associated with the military due to its origins as
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U.S. Africa Command Officials Note Milestones, Challenges Ahead

U.S. Africa Command Officials Note Milestones, Challenges Ahead U.S. Africa Command Officials Note Milestones, Challenges Ahead
12:00 AM10/17/2008
Army General William E. "Kip" Ward brought the celebration of U.S. Africa Command's activation home to Germany on October 17, 2008 as he praised those who came together to stand the command up so quickly and urged them to continue working
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Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes

Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes
12:00 AM10/15/2008
On the first of October, CJTF-HOA transitioned from US Central Command to the newest combatant command in the Department of Defense, US Africa Command. As our new commander, General Kip Ward said when he visited us in Djibouti in late September,
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