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Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Insignia Presented to 28 Newly-Certified AFRICOM Navy Officers

Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Insignia Presented to 28 Newly-Certified AFRICOM Navy Officers Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Insignia Presented to 28 Newly-Certified AFRICOM Navy Officers
12:00 AM12/17/2010
Vice Admiral Joe Leidig, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for military operations, presented 28 newly-certified AFRICOM Navy officers with the Information Dominance Corps (IDC) insignia on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at the
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U.S. Africa Command Hosts 4th Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Event

U.S. Africa Command Hosts  4th Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Event U.S. Africa Command Hosts  4th Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Event
12:00 AM12/16/2010
Human rights are fundamental to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, according to health experts at U.S. Africa Command's 4th Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Event, December 15, 2010.

This year's event, following the World AIDS Day
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Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race

Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race
12:00 AM12/16/2010
More than 300 service members and civilians attached to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier participated in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race, sponsored by the French Foreign Legion, December 16.
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Training in Trans-Sahara Africa

Training in Trans-Sahara Africa Training in Trans-Sahara Africa
12:00 AM12/13/2010
The Malian patrol finally reached its objective, a small village north of Gao, following a long drive through the northern territories of vast desert in this Trans-Saharan nation slightly smaller than twice the size of Texas.

The
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CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission

CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission
12:00 AM12/10/2010
A three-officer team from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137 Infantry with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently returned from Burundi where they worked alongside the Burundian National Defense Force in a command post exercise.  Read more
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CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission

CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission
12:00 AM12/10/2010
A three-officer team from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137 Infantry with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently returned from Burundi where they worked alongside the Burundian National Defense Force in a command post exercise.  Read more
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AFRICOM Spotlight

AFRICOM Spotlight AFRICOM Spotlight
12:00 AM12/10/2010
Rank and Name: Enrique Arroyo, GS-15

Unit and Duty Title: U.S. Africa Command Office of Legal Counsel; Attorney-Advisor (International)

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Profile: Arroyo
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U.S. Army Africa attends World AIDS Day event in Namibia

U.S. Army Africa attends World AIDS Day event in Namibia U.S. Army Africa attends World AIDS Day event in Namibia
12:00 AM12/9/2010
Strengthening relationships. Raising awareness. Learning through partnership. Two U.S. Army Africa chaplains recently traveled more than 4,000 miles to participate in the Ministry of Defence/Namibia Defence Force World AIDS Day ceremony in
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U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Dedicates New Well in Dire Dawa

U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Dedicates New Well in Dire Dawa U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Dedicates New Well in Dire Dawa
12:00 AM12/8/2010
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Donald E. Booth dedicated a new well in the Adiga Falima area of Dire Dawa November 29, 2010.

Members of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 (NMCB-7) completed the first of seven
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U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Dedicates New Well in Dire Dawa

U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Dedicates New Well in Dire Dawa U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Dedicates New Well in Dire Dawa
12:00 AM12/8/2010
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Donald E. Booth dedicated a new well in the Adiga Falima area of Dire Dawa November 29, 2010.

Members of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 (NMCB-7) completed the first of seven
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Command Prepares Incoming CJTF HOA Staff

Command Prepares Incoming CJTF HOA Staff Command Prepares Incoming CJTF HOA Staff
12:00 AM12/3/2010
Members of U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) will conduct Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) 11 Table Top Exercise (TTX) December 6 - 17, 2010 at the Joint Warfighting Center complex in Suffolk, Virginia.

The TTX
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Ward Addresses WikiLeaks, Headquarters, Theater Security Cooperation Conference at AFRICOM All-Hands Call

Ward Addresses WikiLeaks, Headquarters, Theater Security Cooperation Conference at AFRICOM All-Hands Call Ward Addresses WikiLeaks, Headquarters, Theater Security Cooperation Conference at AFRICOM All-Hands Call
12:00 AM12/3/2010
General William "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held an "all hands" meeting with hundreds command and staff members December 2, 2010, at the Kelley Barracks fitness center. He discussed hot topics such as the
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AFRICOM Spotlight

AFRICOM Spotlight AFRICOM Spotlight
12:00 AM12/3/2010
Name: Anne Knight

Unit and Duty Title: Strategic Communication Branch Chief, Outreach Directorate, U.S. Africa Command

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Profile: A former State Department human
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Moroccan Medical Officers Tour Fort Detrick, Observe Emergency, Disaster Response

Moroccan Medical Officers Tour Fort Detrick, Observe Emergency, Disaster Response Moroccan Medical Officers Tour Fort Detrick, Observe Emergency, Disaster Response
12:00 AM12/2/2010
U.S. Army Africa's Command Surgeon Office conducted a familiarization visit for two Moroccan military medical officers to Fort Detrick, Maryland and several nearby sites, November 14-19, 2010.

Moroccan Army Lieutenant Colonel
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Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White

Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Following is an interview with Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command Mark A. White, who reported for duty on October 11, 2010.

What is your title here at U.S. Africa Command?

I am the senior
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National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event

National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.

The Soldiers, all members of Company C,
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Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission

Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission
12:00 AM11/23/2010
Leaders preparing to deploy to Djibouti in January as the next headquarters staff at Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa wrapped up the first phase of a new, four-part training program designed to prepare them as well as the follow-on task
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President Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Sky Soldier at White House ceremony

President Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Sky Soldier at White House ceremony President Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Sky Soldier at White House ceremony
12:00 AM11/23/2010
Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta is stationed at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, which is also the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa. He supports Europe's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

On November 16, 2010 in the East
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New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event

New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event
12:00 AM11/22/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.

The Soldiers, all members of Company C,
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Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing

Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing
12:00 AM11/22/2010
President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next commander of U.S. Africa Command outlined his objectives, November 18, 2010, during a confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Africa is important to U.S.
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