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MV-22 Osprey Crashes during Military Exercise

MV-22 Osprey Crashes during Military Exercise MV-22 Osprey Crashes during Military Exercise
12:00 AM4/11/2012
An MV-22 Osprey operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) crashed in a Royal Moroccan military training area southwest of Agadir, Morocco, while participating in the bilateral Exercise African Lion. Four U.S. Marine Corps
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U.S. Partners to Promote Disaster Resilience in Horn of Africa

U.S. Partners to Promote Disaster Resilience in Horn of Africa U.S. Partners to Promote Disaster Resilience in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM4/11/2012
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa and other international development leaders have established an alliance to promote resilience against disasters in the
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Service Members Establish Early Communications for Exercise African Lion 12

Service Members Establish Early Communications for Exercise African Lion 12 Service Members Establish Early Communications for Exercise African Lion 12
12:00 AM4/10/2012
Service members with the joint communications support element provided rapid response communications capabilities to exercise coordinators during African Lion in Agadir, Morocco, April 7-18, 2012.
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U.S. Marines Teach Non-Lethal Weapons Skills to Liberian Soldiers

U.S. Marines Teach Non-Lethal Weapons Skills to Liberian Soldiers U.S. Marines Teach Non-Lethal Weapons Skills to Liberian Soldiers
12:00 AM4/10/2012
A handful of U.S. Marines taught more than 220 Liberian soldiers non-lethal weapons skills February 17-March 18, 2012.
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Ali Oune Health Clinic Construction

Ali Oune Health Clinic Construction Ali Oune Health Clinic Construction
12:00 AM4/10/2012
A photo essay by U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant James Brock.
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US Air Force Participates in Marrakech Aeroexpo, Strengthens Bonds

US Air Force Participates in Marrakech Aeroexpo, Strengthens Bonds US Air Force Participates in Marrakech Aeroexpo, Strengthens Bonds
12:00 AM4/9/2012
U.S. Air Forces Africa participated in the third biennial Marrakech Aeroexpo in Marrakech, Morocco, April 4-7, 2012, to strengthen the partnerships with Morocco and more than 15 other participating nations.
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Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013

Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013 Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013
12:00 AM4/9/2012
The Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013 Initial Planning Conference (IPC) took place in Garmisch, Germany, March 28-30, 2012.
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Last Marines Land, Prepare to Begin Field Training at African Lion 2012

Last Marines Land, Prepare to Begin Field Training at African Lion 2012 Last Marines Land, Prepare to Begin Field Training at African Lion 2012
12:00 AM4/9/2012
Nearly 200 Marines from 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, arrived in Agadir, Morocco, April 7 to support the field training exercise portion of Exercise African Lion 2012. Approximately 1,200 U.S. military personnel
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U.S. Delegation Congratulates Senegal's New President

U.S. Delegation Congratulates Senegal's New President U.S. Delegation Congratulates Senegal's New President
12:00 AM4/3/2012
The new president of Senegal took his oath of office April 2, 2012 with a delegation of top U.S. officials applauding his inauguration.
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Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action

Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action
12:00 AM4/3/2012
Kenyan Ministry of Defense senior enlisted personnel participated in a key leader engagement at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 26-29, 2012 hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Command Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sergeant
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Building Resilience in African Nations is Paramount to Development

Building Resilience in African Nations is Paramount to Development Building Resilience in African Nations is Paramount to Development
12:00 AM4/3/2012
In developing countries experiencing chronic crises, such as those in the Horn of Africa, disaster risk reduction is often just as important, if not more so, than humanitarian response and recovery, according to a senior official from U.S. Agency
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U.S. Sends Aid, Urges End to Sudan–South Sudan Violence

U.S. Sends Aid, Urges End to Sudan–South Sudan Violence U.S. Sends Aid, Urges End to Sudan–South Sudan Violence
12:00 AM4/2/2012

President Obama expressed concern about growing tensions between Sudan and South Sudan when speaking April 2, 2012 to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir about the clashes in the border region between the two East African nations.
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ECCAS, ECOWAS Take Steps to Counter Piracy, Robbery at Sea, and Illegal Maritime Activities

ECCAS, ECOWAS Take Steps to Counter Piracy, Robbery at Sea,  and Illegal Maritime Activities  ECCAS, ECOWAS Take Steps to Counter Piracy, Robbery at Sea,  and Illegal Maritime Activities
12:00 AM4/2/2012
More than 250 representatives from more than 20 African nations attended the official opening ceremony of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Maritime Safety and Security
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Africa is the Next Big Hot Spot for Internet Growth, According to Google Executives

Africa is the Next Big Hot Spot for Internet Growth, According to Google Executives Africa is the Next Big Hot Spot for Internet Growth, According to Google Executives
12:00 AM3/30/2012

Less than 20 percent of the people living in Africa are online, yet the region is considered one of the next big hot spots for Internet growth, according to two Google executives who visited U.S. Africa Command on March 29, 2012.

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More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel

More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel
12:00 AM3/30/2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced March 29, 2012 that the United States will boost its response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Africa's Sahel region, where ongoing drought has led to food insecurity for

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U.S. Army 490th Civil Affairs Battalion Teaches Field Sanitation at Camp Lemonnier

U.S. Army 490th Civil Affairs Battalion Teaches Field Sanitation at Camp Lemonnier U.S. Army 490th Civil Affairs Battalion Teaches Field Sanitation at Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM3/30/2012

Without clean air, food and water, the U.S. military cannot complete its mission in the Horn of Africa or anywhere else in the world.

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Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action

Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action
12:00 AM3/29/2012

Kenyan Ministry of Defense senior enlisted personnel participated in a key leader engagement here March 26-29, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Command Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sergeant James E. Davis.
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Mauritanian Public Affairs Officials Visit Counterparts at U.S. Africa Command

Mauritanian Public Affairs Officials Visit Counterparts at U.S. Africa Command Mauritanian Public Affairs Officials Visit Counterparts at U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM3/28/2012

How do you embed a journalist with soldiers and also keep an operation secure?



How do you plan for media queries before a planned hostage rescue begins?

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First Soldier Assigned to CJTF-HOA Receives Navy EXW Pin

First Soldier Assigned to CJTF-HOA Receives Navy EXW Pin First Soldier Assigned to CJTF-HOA Receives Navy EXW Pin
12:00 AM3/27/2012

A United States Army soldier assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently accomplished something here that up until now has only been done by U.S. Navy forces and an Air Force Senior Airman .

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U.S. Soldiers Observe Training at Moroccan Field Artillery Center

U.S. Soldiers Observe Training at Moroccan Field Artillery Center U.S. Soldiers Observe Training at Moroccan Field Artillery Center
12:00 AM3/26/2012

In order to help improve the security of Morocco, 20 members of the 15th Royal Artillery Group purchased approximately 60 armored vehicles called M109A5 howitzers through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.

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