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U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense  U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense
10:35 AM10/20/2020
The PPE donation includes: 8,000 surgical masks, 8,600 N-95 respirator masks, 4,500 examination gloves, 7,000 hand sanitizer bottles, and over 200 containers of chlorine disinfectant supplies.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO
9:18 AM10/16/2020
Hershel “Woody” Williams recently completed tracking and maneuvering exercises with Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Cabo Verde, and Morocco.
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Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response

Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response
10:38 AM10/14/2020
Topics included threats and opportunities in the COVID-19 environment, best practices in prevention and response to COVID-19, biosecurity threat reduction, and disease management during COVID-19.
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U.S., Senegalese naval leaders plan new Naval Infantry Symposium

U.S., Senegalese naval leaders plan new Naval Infantry Symposium U.S., Senegalese naval leaders plan new Naval Infantry Symposium
1:47 PM10/8/2020
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visited with Senegalese Naval Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Oumar Wade and U.S. Ambassador to Senegal Tulinabo Mushingi, in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 5-7, 2020.
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USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy

USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams operates with the Senegalese Navy
3:07 PM10/7/2020
Hershel “Woody” Williams is on a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations and is a key element in integration between U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, especially Marine aviation and support to amphibious operations.
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U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations U.S. increases engagements with African nations
10:25 AM10/5/2020
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Ivoirian, Italian Navies

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Ivoirian, Italian Navies USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Ivoirian, Italian Navies
12:00 AM9/26/2020
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Royal Moroccan Navy conduct tracking exercise

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Royal Moroccan Navy conduct tracking exercise USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Royal Moroccan Navy conduct tracking exercise
8:40 AM9/21/2020
The exercise follows Morocco’s participation in an air interoperability mission Sept. 7, in which four F-16s from the Moroccan Air Force trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses and the U.S. Navy's USS Roosevelt.
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Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security

Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security Military leaders recognize partnership, regional security
12:00 AM9/17/2020
Maj. Gen. Neary thanked Brig. Gen. Omola for Uganda’s contributions to regional security and its longstanding partnership during the call Sept. 16, 2020.
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SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering VEO efforts in Africa

SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering VEO efforts in Africa SOCAF commander, expert panel discuss the significance of countering VEO efforts in Africa
3:07 PM9/15/2020
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U.S., Djiboutian veterinarians partner to treat local livestock

U.S., Djiboutian veterinarians partner to treat local livestock U.S., Djiboutian veterinarians partner to treat local livestock
10:07 AM9/2/2020
Veterinary care and welfare for animals is essential throughout rural villages of Djibouti, where animals are interconnected with residents’ livelihoods.
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SOCAFRICA senior enlisted leader reflects on 35 years of service

SOCAFRICA senior enlisted leader reflects on 35 years of service SOCAFRICA senior enlisted leader reflects on 35 years of service
11:12 AM9/1/2020
Of those 35 years, 27 of those were served as a Green Beret. Marsh saw the majority of modern U.S. conflict in-person, but that’s not what he wanted to talk about during his 40-minute speech to a sizeable, socially-distanced crowd.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams supports U.S. SOF interoperability

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams supports U.S. SOF interoperability USS Hershel “Woody” Williams supports U.S. SOF interoperability
2:23 PM8/31/2020
The ship will be a long-term presence assigned to the AFRICOM mission set and support security cooperation missions and operations in and around the African continent.
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Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID
3:41 PM8/13/2020
U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual engagement on cybersecurity at Kelley Barracks Aug. 5-6, 2020.
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Medical supplies, PPE support Ghana Armed Forces’ COVID-19 treatment center

Medical supplies, PPE support Ghana Armed Forces’ COVID-19 treatment center Medical supplies, PPE support Ghana Armed Forces’ COVID-19 treatment center
2:37 PM7/20/2020
The PPE donation is a follow-up to the donation of two state of the art Level II Field Hospitals to the Ghana Armed Forces Feb. 4 on behalf of the U.S.
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Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa

Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa
1:00 PM7/20/2020
Foggo, outgoing commander, strengthened the U.S. Navy-Africa partnership, increasing maritime security and combating the influence of common malign actors.
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USARAF holds change of command ceremony

USARAF holds change of command ceremony USARAF holds change of command ceremony
9:59 AM7/16/2020
Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling assumes command of U.S. Army Africa from Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier in a ceremony held on Hoekstra Field at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza July 15.
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Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during webinar

Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during  webinar Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during  webinar
1:58 PM7/10/2020
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Kosinski, U.S. Africa Command director of logistics, spoke to international logistics experts during a webinar hosted by the Lexington Institute July 8.
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New leadership takes charge at Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

New leadership takes charge at Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa New leadership takes charge at Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
4:52 PM7/8/2020
Marines, Sailors and civilians from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa took part in a socially distanced change of command ceremony, as well as a post-and-relief ceremony, today to mark the appointment of their new commander and sergeant major.
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CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19

CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19 CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19
11:19 AM6/29/2020
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered approximately $9,400 worth of hospital beds to the Djibouti Ministry of Health during a ceremony at the Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti City, Djibouti, June 25.
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