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Air Forces Africa delivers medical supplies to Ghana

Air Forces Africa delivers medical supplies to Ghana Air Forces Africa delivers medical supplies to Ghana
12:00 AM4/25/2020
The medical supplies included extraction kits, viral collection swabs, universal and viral transport media to collect and store specimens, and the replenishment of other consumable lab supplies.
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Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa

Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa
12:00 AM4/25/2020
The U.S Embassy in South Africa provided 12,400 protective masks to the South African National Defence Force’s military health to enhance efforts in combating COVID-19.
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Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire

Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire
12:00 AM4/24/2020
Her participation in the course, a six-month international pilot training program, taught her how to be a combat-capable pilot of a C-130 Hercules.
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U.S. supports Somalia COVID-19 response with hospital bed donation

U.S. supports Somalia COVID-19 response with hospital bed donation U.S. supports Somalia COVID-19 response with hospital bed donation
10:27 AM4/22/2020
These beds and accessories will be used in the ICU units of De Martino hospital and in isolation centers in Mogadishu and be distributed to newly established isolation centers in the regions helping medical personnel to provide life-saving care to their patients.
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Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors

Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors
11:34 PM4/21/2020
More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium. Delegates from the British Army, AFRICOM headquarters and its component units, and the Legal Counsel from the African Union attended the event, with commanders and legal advisors discussing military-legal issues that arise in a wide variety of military operations.
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Military medical in East Africa coordinates COVID-19 response

Military medical in East Africa coordinates COVID-19 response Military medical in East Africa coordinates COVID-19 response
12:00 AM4/17/2020
The CJTF-HOA Surgeon Cell has a mission essential role in sustaining the health of U.S. armed forces, supporting ongoing operations and strengthening partner-nation alliances.
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U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19

U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19 U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19
12:00 AM4/14/2020
In 2019 four African partner nations, Ghana, Senegal, Uganda, and Rwanda, were provided with the training and equipment to efficiently and effectively set-up, take down, and operate an UN-standard level-2 hospital through the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership program.
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Nigerian Air Force set for training on A-29 Super Tucano

Nigerian Air Force set for training on A-29 Super Tucano Nigerian Air Force set for training on A-29 Super Tucano
12:00 AM4/10/2020
The 81st Fighter Squadron, based at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to provide the training for Nigerian Air Force pilots and maintenance personnel.
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U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation

U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation
12:00 AM4/10/2020
Close cooperation and support from the U.S. for the Republic of Mali and the G5 Sahel Force supports fight against terrorism in the Sahel.
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Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships

Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships Tunisian Air Show develops aerospace and defense partnerships
12:00 AM3/20/2020
Military members from across U.S. Africa Command attended the inaugural Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) March 4-8.
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U.S. Embassy Donates Ambulances, Medical Equipment for COVID-19 Response

U.S. Embassy Donates Ambulances, Medical Equipment for COVID-19 Response U.S. Embassy Donates Ambulances, Medical Equipment for COVID-19 Response
12:00 AM3/19/2020
"This is going to go a long way in helping us as we combat the COVID outbreak," said Mr. Nangombe, Namibia Health Ministry
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands up East Africa’s first blood storage and distribution center

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands up East Africa’s first blood storage and distribution center Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa stands up East Africa’s first blood storage and distribution center
12:00 AM3/18/2020
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) medical logistics Soldiers processed blood for the first time with the command’s brand-new, and only, blood storage and distribution center.
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Distance, Disinfect, and Deliberate Decision Making

Distance, Disinfect, and Deliberate Decision Making Distance, Disinfect, and Deliberate Decision Making
12:00 AM3/18/2020
U.S. Africa Command is employing the “3Ds” of prevention; Distance; Disinfect; and Deliberate Decision-making. These three simple actions are key to limiting the spread of the virus and are deliberate steps we all can take to ensure our continued readiness and to protect one another
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U.S. Marines Continue Humanitarian Mine Action Program

U.S. Marines Continue Humanitarian Mine Action Program U.S. Marines Continue Humanitarian Mine Action Program
12:00 AM3/12/2020
At the request of the Kingdom of Morocco, U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians will facilitate HMA explosive ordnance disposal level one validation for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in 2020
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AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader

AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader AFRICOM welcomes new command senior enlisted leader
12:00 AM2/28/2020
"I want him to be the senior enlisted advisor to me, my candid advisor," he said. "Every commander should have people on their staff that can come in, close the door, and say 'hey boss, we need to have some straight talk.' I charged him with that responsibility," Townsend said
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Senegalese teach African partner forces casualty care at Flintlock 2020

Senegalese teach African partner forces casualty care at Flintlock 2020 Senegalese teach African partner forces casualty care at Flintlock 2020
12:00 AM2/25/2020
Soldiers with the Armed Forces of Senegal oversaw instruction to teach lifesaving skills to their African neighbors during the exercise running Feb. 17-28, 2020.
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Association of African Air Forces Liaison Working Group meets in Zambia

Association of African Air Forces Liaison Working Group meets in Zambia Association of African Air Forces Liaison Working Group meets in Zambia
12:00 AM2/24/2020
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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit
12:00 AM2/21/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to Ethiopia where he attended the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) and met with African senior military leaders
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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security
12:00 AM2/14/2020
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
1:23 PM2/10/2020
AGADEZ, Niger – The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22.
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