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Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM2/26/2010
A delegation of media representatives from Ghana visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of an orientation program to offer an in-depth look at the command's mission, February 22-26, 2010.

The group consisted of
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State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote

State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote
12:00 AM2/24/2010
Editor's note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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Air Forces Africa Tests High Stress Evacuation, Operational Abilities

Air Forces Africa Tests High Stress Evacuation, Operational Abilities Air Forces Africa Tests High Stress Evacuation, Operational Abilities
12:00 AM2/22/2010
Members of 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) participated in an exercise testing the unit's ability to plan for and execute a short-notice non-combatant evacuation operation in Africa, February 8-21, 2010.

The exercise, called
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AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference

AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference
12:00 AM2/9/2010
Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered
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U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa

U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa
12:00 AM2/4/2010
Instructors from U.S. Army Europe recently taught courses for 22 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa that will enable them to better mentor African land forces.

Soldiers from U.S. Army National Guard's
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Senior Tanzanian General Visits U.S. Army Africa

Senior Tanzanian General Visits U.S. Army Africa Senior Tanzanian General Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Leaders from U.S. Army Africa welcomed Major General Wynjones Matthew Kisamba to the command headquarters at Caserma Ederle on January 27, 2010.

Kisamba, who is the land forces commander for the Tanzania People's Defence Force
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U.S. Air Forces Africa Senior Leaders Visit Algeria

U.S. Air Forces Africa Senior Leaders Visit Algeria U.S. Air Forces Africa Senior Leaders Visit Algeria
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Bilateral discussions, a C-130J static display, and media roundtable event comprised the agenda for U.S. Air Forces Africa's latest senior leader engagement visit to Algiers, Algeria January 25-27, 2010. Major General Ronald R. Ladnier,
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Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards

Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Two Airmen from Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) swept top honors in the Stuttgart Area Top 3 Air Force Annual Awards for 2009.

Master Sergeant Ann Thompson, the unit's Network Enterprise Manager, was named Senior
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Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar
12:00 AM1/21/2010
Drug trafficking threatens global security and requires international and regional cooperation, U.S. Africa Command's General William E. Ward told attendees from 66 nations at the start of a January 20-29, 2010 conference on
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Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda

Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda
12:00 AM1/12/2010
The initial planning conference for Africa's largest communications interoperability exercise kicked off on January 12, 2010 in Kampala, Uganda , with nearly 30 nations in attendance.

Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 is a U.S. Africa
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris
12:00 AM1/8/2010
General William Ward said U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is not a police force for Africa but instead works with other nations to assist African nations in providing for their own security.

"I'm not Africa's policeman," Ward,
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86th Air Wing Expands AFAFRICA Support with First Super Hercules Flight

86th Air Wing Expands AFAFRICA Support with First Super Hercules Flight 86th Air Wing Expands AFAFRICA Support with First Super Hercules Flight
12:00 AM1/4/2010
The first C-130J Super Hercules mission in support of U.S. Air Forces Africa, or 17th Air Force, opened up doors to a future partnership of support between the 86th Airlift Wing and upcoming missions into Africa.

The mission's
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CJTF-HOA Extends Itself to Djiboutian Businesses

CJTF-HOA Extends Itself to Djiboutian Businesses CJTF-HOA Extends Itself to Djiboutian Businesses
12:00 AM12/29/2009
Contract and facilities managers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier took a major step toward advancing the economic development of Djibouti and regional stability through an event called Vendor Day at Djibouti's
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Senegal Media Delegation Visits Africa Command

Senegal Media Delegation Visits Africa Command Senegal Media Delegation Visits Africa Command
12:00 AM12/18/2009
A delegation of Senegalese media representatives visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of an orientation program to explain the command's mission, December 14-18, 2009, culminating in an on-the-record interview with AFRICOM commander
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Libyan Journalists Interview General Ward

Libyan Journalists Interview General Ward Libyan Journalists Interview General Ward
12:00 AM12/16/2009
A delegation of three senior Libyan military officers visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters as part of an orientation program to explain the command's mission, September 21-24, 2009.
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Uganda Logistics Capabilities Enhanced Through U.S. Army Africa Mentorship

Uganda Logistics Capabilities Enhanced Through U.S. Army Africa Mentorship Uganda Logistics Capabilities Enhanced Through U.S. Army Africa Mentorship
12:00 AM12/10/2009
Thirteen troops from the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) earned entry-level certification in aircraft load planning following a recent U.S. Army Africa-led mentorship program.
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Horn of Africa Service Members Bring Donations to Djiboutians

Horn of Africa Service Members Bring Donations to Djiboutians Horn of Africa Service Members Bring Donations to Djiboutians
12:00 AM11/20/2009
A contingent of the U.S. Army's 4/78th Battalion, Delta Company Civil Affairs and volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, visited a small village called Camel Douda in Djibouti to provide clothes, soccer balls, and a movie
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Africans Join CJTF-HOA Chaplain to Help Disabled Man

Africans Join CJTF-HOA Chaplain to Help Disabled Man Africans Join CJTF-HOA Chaplain to Help Disabled Man
12:00 AM11/18/2009
It is not unusual for a Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) chaplain and team to travel more than 1,000 miles to minister to forward-deployed troops, but at the end of one particular trip to Uganda, the chaplain's team members
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Africa Command Begins its Premier Security Cooperation Conference

Africa Command Begins its Premier Security Cooperation Conference Africa Command Begins its Premier Security Cooperation Conference
12:00 AM11/17/2009
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) opened its annual Theater Security Cooperation Conference November 16, 2009, a premier event that builds the foundation for the command's activities with its African partners over the next three years.
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U.S. Submarine San Juan Visits South Africa

U.S. Submarine San Juan Visits South Africa U.S. Submarine San Juan Visits South Africa
12:00 AM11/4/2009
NAPLES, Italy – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan pulled into Simon's Town, South Africa, Nov. 4, setting the stage for a series of first-ever, at-sea engagements with the South African Navy submarine force.
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