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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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Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends

12:00 AM4/21/2009

ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector

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USS Robert G. Bradley Strengthens Partnerships in Algeria

12:00 AM4/20/2009

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Algiers April 18, 2009 for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between the United States and Algeria.

During the visit, the ship's crew will have a chance to

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U.S. Army Shares Logistics Tips with Officers in Botswana

12:00 AM4/16/2009

Members of a U.S. Army Africa team recently shared their knowledge of logistics with a group of officers from the Botswana Defense Force (BDF), according to a news release April 10, 2009.

The program, at a BDF camp in Gaborone,

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Partnering with South African Special Forces

12:00 AM4/16/2009

Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa and the U.S. Army Ranger Training Brigade got a taste of South African Special Forces (SASF) training during a recent visit to South Africa. Senior SASF leaders invited the American soldiers to discuss the development

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Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue

12:00 AM4/13/2009

(Editor's note: This article is republished from the American Forces Press Service. U.S. Africa Command did not have direct involvement in the rescue operations.)

The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates

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17th Air Force Vice Commander visits Rwanda, Ethiopia

12:00 AM4/13/2009

Departing Ramstein with the goal of "going to listen," Seventeenth Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Vice Commander Brigadier General Mike Callan visited Rwanda and Ethiopia on a senior leader engagement March 24-28, 2009.

In addition to

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Navy Crew Arrives to Assess Pirate Situation

12:00 AM4/10/2009

(Editor's Note: This article by the Office of the Secretary of Defense is republished on the U.S. Africa Command website to promote public understanding of piracy in Africa.)

Pirates still hold the captain of the Maersk Alabama on

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Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial

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Joint Forces Five plays Djibouti High School in Basketball

12:00 AM4/9/2009

Faculty and students of the Lycee D' Etat High School in Djibouti City, Djibouti, showed their school spirit April 6, 2009 while attending a basketball game between the Djiboutian and U.S. service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

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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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British and American Soldiers Partner to Build Capacity in Rwanda

12:00 AM4/8/2009

Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa continue to build noncommissioned officer capacity in Rwanda through a partnership effort with British counterparts.

During a recent visit to Rwanda, senior U.S. Army Africa NCOs met with British and

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U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University

12:00 AM4/6/2009

Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command.

The 17th Air Force, also known as U.S. Air

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DoD Dental Team Builds Relationships in Cameroon

12:00 AM4/6/2009

More than 200 patients were treated by a Department of Defense (DoD) dental team during a consultation and hygiene workshop at the Regional Hospital April 3, 2009 as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville's two-week port visit

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USS Nashville Visits Cameroon for APS Mission

12:00 AM4/2/2009

USS Nashville (LPD 13) arrived in Limbe, Cameroon on April 1, 2009 to conduct a two-week port visit as part of the ongoing Africa Partnership Station (APS) initiative. During the visit, the APS team will conduct engagements both afloat and

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Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview

12:00 AM4/1/2009

U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009.

Following meetings

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U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council

12:00 AM4/1/2009

(Editor's note: The following press release by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in supporting U.S.

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Camp Lemonier Takes Part in Safety Day Activities

12:00 AM3/30/2009

Service members forward deployed at Camp Lemonnier gathered for the Camp's quarterly Safety Day, March 27, 2009.

The safety committee, made up of volunteers around Camp, took ownership of this project and started the planning
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Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says

12:00 AM3/30/2009

Meeting with Ghanaian fishermen and West African navy personnel, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary C. Yates, stressed that maritime security includes protecting fishing grounds and building partnerships between militaries
Read more

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Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse

12:00 AM3/27/2009

Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009.
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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

Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends

12:00 AM4/21/2009

ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector

USS Robert G. Bradley Strengthens Partnerships in Algeria

12:00 AM4/20/2009

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Algiers April 18, 2009 for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between the United States and Algeria. During the visit, the ship's crew will have a chance to

U.S. Army Shares Logistics Tips with Officers in Botswana

12:00 AM4/16/2009

Members of a U.S. Army Africa team recently shared their knowledge of logistics with a group of officers from the Botswana Defense Force (BDF), according to a news release April 10, 2009. The program, at a BDF camp in Gaborone,

Partnering with South African Special Forces

12:00 AM4/16/2009

Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa and the U.S. Army Ranger Training Brigade got a taste of South African Special Forces (SASF) training during a recent visit to South Africa. Senior SASF leaders invited the American soldiers to discuss the development

Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue

12:00 AM4/13/2009

(Editor's note: This article is republished from the American Forces Press Service. U.S. Africa Command did not have direct involvement in the rescue operations.) The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates

17th Air Force Vice Commander visits Rwanda, Ethiopia

12:00 AM4/13/2009

Departing Ramstein with the goal of "going to listen," Seventeenth Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Vice Commander Brigadier General Mike Callan visited Rwanda and Ethiopia on a senior leader engagement March 24-28, 2009. In addition to

Navy Crew Arrives to Assess Pirate Situation

12:00 AM4/10/2009

(Editor's Note: This article by the Office of the Secretary of Defense is republished on the U.S. Africa Command website to promote public understanding of piracy in Africa.) Pirates still hold the captain of the Maersk Alabama on

Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial. Following ministerial

Joint Forces Five plays Djibouti High School in Basketball

12:00 AM4/9/2009

Faculty and students of the Lycee D' Etat High School in Djibouti City, Djibouti, showed their school spirit April 6, 2009 while attending a basketball game between the Djiboutian and U.S. service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

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

British and American Soldiers Partner to Build Capacity in Rwanda

12:00 AM4/8/2009

Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa continue to build noncommissioned officer capacity in Rwanda through a partnership effort with British counterparts. During a recent visit to Rwanda, senior U.S. Army Africa NCOs met with British and

U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University

12:00 AM4/6/2009

Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command. The 17th Air Force, also known as U.S. Air

DoD Dental Team Builds Relationships in Cameroon

12:00 AM4/6/2009

More than 200 patients were treated by a Department of Defense (DoD) dental team during a consultation and hygiene workshop at the Regional Hospital April 3, 2009 as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville's two-week port visit

USS Nashville Visits Cameroon for APS Mission

12:00 AM4/2/2009

USS Nashville (LPD 13) arrived in Limbe, Cameroon on April 1, 2009 to conduct a two-week port visit as part of the ongoing Africa Partnership Station (APS) initiative. During the visit, the APS team will conduct engagements both afloat and

Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview

12:00 AM4/1/2009

U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009. Following meetings

U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council

12:00 AM4/1/2009

(Editor's note: The following press release by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in supporting U.S.

Camp Lemonier Takes Part in Safety Day Activities

12:00 AM3/30/2009

Service members forward deployed at Camp Lemonnier gathered for the Camp's quarterly Safety Day, March 27, 2009. The safety committee, made up of volunteers around Camp, took ownership of this project and started the planning

Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says

12:00 AM3/30/2009

Meeting with Ghanaian fishermen and West African navy personnel, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary C. Yates, stressed that maritime security includes protecting fishing grounds and building partnerships between militaries

Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse

12:00 AM3/27/2009

Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009. Read more

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

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Algiers April 18, 2009 for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between the United States and Algeria.

During the visit, the ship's crew will have a chance to

Members of a U.S. Army Africa team recently shared their knowledge of logistics with a group of officers from the Botswana Defense Force (BDF), according to a news release April 10, 2009.

The program, at a BDF camp in Gaborone,

(Editor's note: This article is republished from the American Forces Press Service. U.S. Africa Command did not have direct involvement in the rescue operations.)

The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates

Departing Ramstein with the goal of "going to listen," Seventeenth Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Vice Commander Brigadier General Mike Callan visited Rwanda and Ethiopia on a senior leader engagement March 24-28, 2009.

In addition to

(Editor's Note: This article by the Office of the Secretary of Defense is republished on the U.S. Africa Command website to promote public understanding of piracy in Africa.)

Pirates still hold the captain of the Maersk Alabama on

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial

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

Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa continue to build noncommissioned officer capacity in Rwanda through a partnership effort with British counterparts.

During a recent visit to Rwanda, senior U.S. Army Africa NCOs met with British and

Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command.

The 17th Air Force, also known as U.S. Air

U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009.

Following meetings

Service members forward deployed at Camp Lemonnier gathered for the Camp's quarterly Safety Day, March 27, 2009.

The safety committee, made up of volunteers around Camp, took ownership of this project and started the planning

Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009.
Read more