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Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD, DoS in Whole of Government Approach

Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD, DoS in Whole of Government Approach Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD, DoS in Whole of Government Approach
2:44 PM2/25/2014
U.S. Africa Command hosted more than 100 senior leaders from the Departments of State and Defense as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to discuss how to align desired outcomes with U.S. foreign policy objectives, and
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APS increases Proficiencies in Analyzing Intelligence in African Maritime Domain

APS increases Proficiencies in Analyzing Intelligence in African Maritime Domain APS increases Proficiencies in Analyzing Intelligence in African Maritime Domain
11:56 AM2/24/2014
Members of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, work with Cameroon armed forces personnel during a Maritime Operations Center Intelligence Analytics Workshop at the Zone D Multinational Communication Center. The two-week
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Karta Clinic, USAID Bring Health Care to Djibouti

Karta Clinic, USAID Bring Health Care to Djibouti Karta Clinic, USAID Bring Health Care to Djibouti
12:51 PM2/18/2014
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) commanding general, along with several other distinguished visitors, cut the ribbon at the Karta Health Clinic ceremony, Jan. 30, 2014.The Karta health clinic was in cooperation with United States
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US Army Africa Coordinates Training with Chad and Malawi Forces

US Army Africa Coordinates Training with Chad and Malawi Forces US Army Africa Coordinates Training with Chad and Malawi Forces
11:34 AM2/18/2014
U.S. Army Africa coordinates training with Guinea, Chad and Malawi forces. During the training, 21 Malawian soldiers participated in the workshop, led by U.S. Army Africa Maj. Terry Clark and Sgt. 1st Class Roddy Rieger. While in Chad, Sgt. Vance
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World Radio Day Recognizes the World’s Most Popular Communication Medium

World Radio Day Recognizes the World’s Most Popular Communication Medium World Radio Day Recognizes the World’s Most Popular Communication Medium
3:51 PM2/13/2014
Today is World Radio Day. U.S. Africa Command is joining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the rest of the world today in promoting this medium for communicating to the masses - radio.
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International Partners Finalize Plans for Obangame Express 2014

International Partners Finalize Plans for Obangame Express 2014 International Partners Finalize Plans for Obangame Express 2014
9:46 AM2/11/2014
Maritime professionals from West Africa, Europe, South America and the U.S. met to finalize plans for the fourth iteration of Obangame Express, Feb. 4-7.
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CJTF-HOA Trains UN Reps How to Treat Trauma Patients

CJTF-HOA Trains UN Reps How to Treat Trauma Patients CJTF-HOA Trains UN Reps How to Treat Trauma Patients
11:55 AM2/7/2014
DJIBOUTI- For the first time in Djibouti, the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion’s (CA BN) Functional Specialty Team (Fx SP) trained members from multiple United Nation agencies on trauma care during a four-day course at the World Health Organization,
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USARAF Training Helps African Nations Secure Borders

USARAF Training Helps African Nations Secure Borders USARAF Training Helps African Nations Secure Borders
8:19 AM2/4/2014
In support of its mission to enable full spectrum operations while conducting sustained security engagements with African land forces, the training U.S. Army Africa is providing to different African nations is helping them secure their own borders
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Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar

Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar
2:56 PM2/3/2014
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."This African proverb was referenced several times during a disaster relief seminar hosted by the Nigerian air force at the National Defense College here, Jan. 27-30.
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Africa Command Data Sharing Network Supports AMISOM Operations

Africa Command Data Sharing Network Supports AMISOM Operations Africa Command Data Sharing Network Supports AMISOM Operations
2:24 PM2/3/2014
The ADSN system supports the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by enabling a secure information flow between the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Joint Operations Center, the Djiboutian Armed Forces, and AMISOM partner nations.
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AFRICOM Couples Enjoy Reenergizing Weekend

AFRICOM Couples Enjoy Reenergizing Weekend AFRICOM Couples Enjoy Reenergizing Weekend
3:47 PM1/31/2014
By Petty Officer First Class D. Keith Simmons, AFRICOM Public Affairs Life at a U.S. combatant command can be stressful. At U.S. Africa Command, staff members work and live in a foreign country but support missions on another continent. They are
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AFRICOM Commander Addresses Students at Spanish War College

AFRICOM Commander Addresses Students at Spanish War College AFRICOM Commander Addresses Students at Spanish War College
2:30 PM1/31/2014
General David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, addresses students in the War College class at the Spanish National Defense Center for Higher Studies (El Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional; CESEDEN) in Madrid, Spain,
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Key Message from Experts for US Personnel in Africa: Be More Strategic, Sophisticated, Patient, Nuanced, and Collaborative

Key Message from Experts for US Personnel in Africa: Be More Strategic, Sophisticated, Patient, Nuanced, and Collaborative Key Message from Experts for US Personnel in Africa: Be More Strategic, Sophisticated, Patient, Nuanced, and Collaborative
3:10 PM1/29/2014
Advice for U.S. government personnel assigned to duties relating to Africa: The sheer diversity of the continent, approximately three times larger than the United States in both land mass and population, makes it impossible to apply a fixed set of
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Marines start new rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa

Marines start new rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa Marines start new rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa
11:53 AM1/28/2014
Marines and sailors originally with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 8, 2014, to assume the new rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
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EARF Continues Support of U.S. Embassy in Juba

EARF Continues Support of U.S. Embassy in Juba EARF Continues Support of U.S. Embassy in Juba
1:04 PM1/23/2014
U.S. Army soldiers with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's East Africa Response Force (EARF), prepare to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 22, 2014. The EARF has been positioned at the U.S. Embassy
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AFRICOM, CHDAM Help Tanzania Prepare for all Hazards

AFRICOM, CHDAM Help Tanzania Prepare for all Hazards AFRICOM, CHDAM Help Tanzania Prepare for all Hazards
7:34 AM1/23/2014
Representatives from civil authorities and the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces come together with representatives from the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM) and U.S. Africa Command's Disaster Preparedness Program, to
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Uganda Supports US Airlift Missions

Uganda Supports US Airlift Missions Uganda Supports US Airlift Missions
2:39 PM1/22/2014
ENTEBBE, Uganda—As U.S. airlift missions operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continue, Uganda maintains their role as a key U.S. strategic partner.In just two months, the Ugandans allowed the U.S.
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US Soldiers Train with Expeditionary Rescue Teams in Africa

US Soldiers Train with Expeditionary Rescue Teams in Africa US Soldiers Train with Expeditionary Rescue Teams in Africa
2:57 PM1/21/2014
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1/18th Battalion provide security during an exercise with pararescuemen at Grand Bara Range, Jan. 12, 2013. Airmen from the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), 82nd ERQS and Soldiers with the 1/18th Battalion
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US Airlifts Rwandans to Central African Republic

US Airlifts Rwandans to Central African Republic US Airlifts Rwandans to Central African Republic
2:29 PM1/21/2014
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continued airlifting a Rwandan mechanized battalion Jan. 19.
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AFRICOM, CDHAM Disaster Preparedness Experts Partner with Burkina Faso to Review National Pandemic Plan

AFRICOM, CDHAM Disaster Preparedness Experts Partner with Burkina Faso to Review National Pandemic Plan AFRICOM, CDHAM Disaster Preparedness Experts Partner with Burkina Faso to Review National Pandemic Plan
8:43 AM1/14/2014
Representatives from civil authorities and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso met with representatives from the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM) and U.S. Africa Command's Disaster Preparedness Program in
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