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AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar

AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar
12:00 AM8/26/2010
Despite a busy four-day, three-country trip through Africa with engagements day and night, General William "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, set time aside to attend an important Muslim tradition during Ramadan -- an iftar on Camp
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AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life
12:00 AM8/26/2010
General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, was among senior U.S. officials who spoke out against the al-Shabaab terror bombing August 24, 2010, in Mogadishu, Somalia, that killed more than 30 people, including members of
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Organization Serves Soldiers, Families

Organization Serves Soldiers, Families Organization Serves Soldiers, Families
12:00 AM8/25/2010
Retired Army Lieutenant General Roger G. Thompson, Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), vice president of membership and meetings, visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), August 24, 2010 to learn about the command, as well as to inform General
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Army Secretary McHugh Rallies with U.S. Africa Command

Army Secretary McHugh Rallies with U.S. Africa Command Army Secretary McHugh Rallies with U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM7/28/2010
Secretary of the Army John McHugh arrived at Kelley Barracks July 27, 2010, to spend the afternoon with General William E. Ward and U.S. Africa Command staff.

His first visit with AFRICOM staff since becoming the Army's Secretary
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Minority Engineering Interns Meet with General Ward

Minority Engineering Interns Meet with General Ward Minority Engineering Interns Meet with General Ward
12:00 AM7/27/2010
Engineering interns from three U.S. universities took a day off of their daily tasks to meet with General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, July 26, 2010.

The interns, from North Carolina A&T State, Morgan State, and
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Minority Engineering Interns Meet with General Ward

Minority Engineering Interns Meet with General Ward Minority Engineering Interns Meet with General Ward
12:00 AM7/27/2010
Engineering interns from three U.S. universities took a day off of their daily tasks to meet with General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, July 26, 2010.

The interns, from North Carolina A&T State, Morgan State, and
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General Ward Outlines U.S. Mission, Challenges in Africa

General Ward Outlines U.S. Mission, Challenges in Africa General Ward Outlines U.S. Mission, Challenges in Africa
12:00 AM7/21/2010
As U.S. Africa Command matures and strengthens ties with African nations, American interests on the continent become more stable, the command's top officer said July 20, 2010.

U.S. AFRICOM was established in October 2007 to
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First USARAF Reserve Sourcing Conference a Success

First USARAF Reserve Sourcing Conference a Success First USARAF Reserve Sourcing Conference a Success
12:00 AM7/20/2010
"We cannot do our mission without you and your troops supporting the command," Major General David Hogg, commander of U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) told visiting Army Reserve representatives who attended the first USARAF - United States Army
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IKD-M Gets a Commander and Keeps Growing

IKD-M Gets a Commander and Keeps Growing IKD-M Gets a Commander and Keeps Growing
12:00 AM7/13/2010
Major General Michael Snodgrass, chief of staff for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), presided over a transfer of authority and assumption of command ceremony conducted at Royal Air Force Molesworth, England, July 7 2010.

Assuming
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New Commander Takes Reins of Air Forces Africa

New Commander Takes Reins of Air Forces Africa New Commander Takes Reins of Air Forces Africa
12:00 AM6/24/2010
Air Forces Africa will receive a new commander at 9 a.m. June 28, 2010, in a change-of-command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Brigadier General Margaret H. Woodward will take charge of the organization, also known as 17th Air
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IG Inspections Seminar in Addis Ababa

IG Inspections Seminar in Addis Ababa IG Inspections Seminar in Addis Ababa
12:00 AM6/11/2010
At the invitation of Brigadier General Tsegay Tessema Niguse, the Ethiopian National Defense Force's (ENDF) Inspector General (IG), the U.S. Africa Command IG Office conducted an IG Inspections seminar for the ENDF IG staff at the Defense
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Major General Hogg Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa

Major General Hogg Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa Major General Hogg Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM6/10/2010
During a ceremony June 10, 2010 at Caserma Ederle's Hoekstra Field, Major General David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided over the ceremony, which
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WARD SENDS: Honoring Fallen Heroes

WARD SENDS: Honoring Fallen Heroes WARD SENDS: Honoring Fallen Heroes
12:00 AM5/27/2010
Memorial Day is a day of special meaning to Americans: a day when we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Every year, we commemorate this holiday with memorial services at well-known
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Ward Underscores America's Commitment to Advance Security, Stability and Peace in Africa

Ward Underscores America's Commitment to Advance Security, Stability and Peace in Africa Ward Underscores America's Commitment to Advance Security, Stability and Peace in Africa
12:00 AM5/17/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance
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Ward Discusses Partnership in Botswana

Ward Discusses Partnership in Botswana Ward Discusses Partnership in Botswana
12:00 AM5/1/2010
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) hosted a visit by General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, to meet with military officials and soldiers of the BDF in Gaborone, April 28, 2010, where he discussed ongoing regional security efforts
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Ward Challenges U.S. Military Mentors to be Model Professionals for Liberian Soldiers

Ward Challenges U.S. Military Mentors to be Model Professionals for Liberian Soldiers Ward Challenges U.S. Military Mentors to be Model Professionals for Liberian Soldiers
12:00 AM3/25/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), concluded a daylong visit to Liberia March 24, 2010 by visiting and having lunch with nearly 50 U.S. military service members currently serving on temporary duty in Liberia. The
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National Guard Program Boosts Africa Command

National Guard Program Boosts Africa Command National Guard Program Boosts Africa Command
12:00 AM3/11/2010
The National Guard's State Partnership Program is a superb tool for U.S. Africa Command, General William E. Ward told a congressional committee March 9, 2010.

"The benefits ... are many and impressive," said Ward, commander of U.S.
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All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team

All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team
12:00 AM2/25/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held a meeting with command staff members February 25, 2010, at the Kelley gym.

Awards and thanks were given at the start of the all-hands meeting to honor those who
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Ward Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Ward Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Ward Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
12:00 AM2/23/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 24th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards gala, February 20, 2010.

The award, presented by Navy Admiral Mike Mullen,
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Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission

Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission
12:00 AM2/12/2010
The United States military is seeking ways to support the African Union and the AU's Peace and Security Commission, U.S. General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) said in a Voice of America interview February 9,
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