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Teremi Boys and Chwele Girls Dedications

12:00 AM11/8/2011

More than 2,200 students celebrated the dedication of two new school dormitories, October 11, in Chwele, Kenya.

The dormitories, located in Mbungoma East District, are for the Teremi Boys and Chwele Girls Secondary schools. The boys’

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Defense Force Trains To Support UNAMID

12:00 AM11/7/2011

A photo essay by Staff Sergeant Jamie Baxter.

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Multinational Collaboration on Mortar Systems

12:00 AM11/7/2011

Photo Essay by U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Renae Saylock

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French, US Service Members Compete in Tin Cat

12:00 AM11/7/2011

5TH COMBINED OVERSEAS MARINES BATTALION, Djibouti - French and U.S. service members participated in the Tin Cat challenge, a physical competition that is unique to French Forces in Djibouti, at the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion,

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Lesotho hosts Africa Endeavor 2012 planning conference

12:00 AM11/7/2011

Defense representatives from more than 30 African nations joined together in Maseru, Lesotho, November 7-11, 2011, to participate in the initial planning conference for next year's Africa Endeavor.

Africa Endeavor is an annual

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Service Members Deliver Teddy Bears to Ugandan Children

12:00 AM11/4/2011

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Forward Operation Location Kenyasi traveled to Suubi Children's Home in Entebbe, Uganda, to deliver stuffed animals October 15. Members of FOL Kenyasi volunteer at the children's

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Botswana Defence Force Combats HIV

12:00 AM11/4/2011

With assistance from the U.S. military, the Botswana Defence Force plays a leading role in helping to combat HIV/AIDS infection rates in the southern African country of 2 million people, where more than 20 percent of adults carry the deadly virus.

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Ugandan People's Defense Force Commander Visits U.S. Army Africa

12:00 AM11/3/2011

Lieutenant General Edward Katumba Wamala, land forces commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force, took part in a U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) command visit in October 2011.

Wamala engaged in a variety of activities throughout his

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Stuttgart Flag Football Team Takes Season and Tournament Championship.

12:00 AM11/3/2011

This week AFRICOM HQ won the Unit Level Regular Season and Tournament Flag Football Championship for the U.S. Army Garrison in Stuttgart, Germany.

The team finished the regular season with a 4-1 record, then rolled through the

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Nigerian Civilian and Military Personnel Collaborate on Pandemic Response Plan

12:00 AM11/2/2011

Approximately 70 civilian and military representatives from 22 agencies in Nigeria came together in Lagos for a weeklong exercise to prepare for a potential pandemic disaster response, October 24-28, 2011.

Following an afternoon of

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JTF-Odyssey Guard Transports Wounded Libyan Freedom Fighters to Boston

12:00 AM11/2/2011

In response to a request to the U.S. State Department from the provisional Libyan government, a Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster aircraft transported 22 wounded Libyan freedom fighters to Boston, October 29, 2011 where they are being

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Wounded Libyan Rebel Fighters to Receive U.S. Medical Care

12:00 AM11/1/2011

The United States brought 24 wounded Libyan rebel fighters to a medical treatment center in Boston for advanced critical care that they could not receive in Libya.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta

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K-9s Stand Guard in Africa

12:00 AM11/1/2011

Sailors and their furry, four-legged partners deploy all over the world with one mission: to detect and defend.

The working military dogs stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti in the Horn of Africa ensure that mission is completed on a

Article

Kenyan Soldiers Train, Prepare for Civil Affairs Mission

12:00 AM11/1/2011

Nineteen Kenyan Army engineers from multiple units finished a five-day civil affairs field training exercise at the Amani Peace Operations Training Village in Embakasi, Kenya, October 21, 2011.

The soldiers participated in a series of

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Kenyan Soldiers Train, Prepare for Civil Affairs Mission

12:00 AM11/1/2011

Nineteen Kenyan Army engineers from multiple units finished a five-day civil affairs field training exercise at the Amani Peace Operations Training Village in Embakasi, Kenya, October 21.

The soldiers participated in a series of

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Samuel B. Roberts Completes at Sea Exercise Cutlass Express

12:00 AM10/31/2011

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) completed the inaugural at-sea portion of exercise Cutlass Express, in the Somali Basin region, October 25-28, 2011.

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TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Speaks at Institute for Security Studies in South Africa

12:00 AM10/28/2011

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, talked about the origins of the command, addressing questions surrounding its basing and its six current areas of focus.
Read more

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TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Interviewed by Executive Director at Institute for Security Studies in South Africa

12:00 AM10/28/2011

In an interview with Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, executive director, Institute for Security Studies, in Pretoria, South Africa on October 28, 2011, Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, talked about the command's
Read more

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Joint Task Force-Odyssey Guard Provides Aeromedical Evacuation of Wounded Libyan Freedom Fighters

12:00 AM10/28/2011

Joint Task Force-Odyssey Guard Provides Aeromedical Evacuation of Wounded Libyan Freedom Fighters
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U.S. Military Transports Wounded Libyans to Hospitals in U.S. and Germany

12:00 AM10/28/2011

The U.S. military is assisting the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) by transporting approximately 30 Libyans injured during recent fighting from Tripoli to hospitals in Europe and the United States.

According to a joint press
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Teremi Boys and Chwele Girls Dedications

12:00 AM11/8/2011

More than 2,200 students celebrated the dedication of two new school dormitories, October 11, in Chwele, Kenya. The dormitories, located in Mbungoma East District, are for the Teremi Boys and Chwele Girls Secondary schools. The boys’

Defense Force Trains To Support UNAMID

12:00 AM11/7/2011

A photo essay by Staff Sergeant Jamie Baxter.

Multinational Collaboration on Mortar Systems

12:00 AM11/7/2011

Photo Essay by U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Renae Saylock

French, US Service Members Compete in Tin Cat

12:00 AM11/7/2011

5TH COMBINED OVERSEAS MARINES BATTALION, Djibouti - French and U.S. service members participated in the Tin Cat challenge, a physical competition that is unique to French Forces in Djibouti, at the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion,

Lesotho hosts Africa Endeavor 2012 planning conference

12:00 AM11/7/2011

Defense representatives from more than 30 African nations joined together in Maseru, Lesotho, November 7-11, 2011, to participate in the initial planning conference for next year's Africa Endeavor. Africa Endeavor is an annual

Service Members Deliver Teddy Bears to Ugandan Children

12:00 AM11/4/2011

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Forward Operation Location Kenyasi traveled to Suubi Children's Home in Entebbe, Uganda, to deliver stuffed animals October 15. Members of FOL Kenyasi volunteer at the children's

Botswana Defence Force Combats HIV

12:00 AM11/4/2011

With assistance from the U.S. military, the Botswana Defence Force plays a leading role in helping to combat HIV/AIDS infection rates in the southern African country of 2 million people, where more than 20 percent of adults carry the deadly virus.

Ugandan People's Defense Force Commander Visits U.S. Army Africa

12:00 AM11/3/2011

Lieutenant General Edward Katumba Wamala, land forces commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force, took part in a U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) command visit in October 2011. Wamala engaged in a variety of activities throughout his

Stuttgart Flag Football Team Takes Season and Tournament Championship.

12:00 AM11/3/2011

This week AFRICOM HQ won the Unit Level Regular Season and Tournament Flag Football Championship for the U.S. Army Garrison in Stuttgart, Germany. The team finished the regular season with a 4-1 record, then rolled through the

Nigerian Civilian and Military Personnel Collaborate on Pandemic Response Plan

12:00 AM11/2/2011

Approximately 70 civilian and military representatives from 22 agencies in Nigeria came together in Lagos for a weeklong exercise to prepare for a potential pandemic disaster response, October 24-28, 2011. Following an afternoon of

JTF-Odyssey Guard Transports Wounded Libyan Freedom Fighters to Boston

12:00 AM11/2/2011

In response to a request to the U.S. State Department from the provisional Libyan government, a Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster aircraft transported 22 wounded Libyan freedom fighters to Boston, October 29, 2011 where they are being

Wounded Libyan Rebel Fighters to Receive U.S. Medical Care

12:00 AM11/1/2011

The United States brought 24 wounded Libyan rebel fighters to a medical treatment center in Boston for advanced critical care that they could not receive in Libya. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta

K-9s Stand Guard in Africa

12:00 AM11/1/2011

Sailors and their furry, four-legged partners deploy all over the world with one mission: to detect and defend. The working military dogs stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti in the Horn of Africa ensure that mission is completed on a

Kenyan Soldiers Train, Prepare for Civil Affairs Mission

12:00 AM11/1/2011

Nineteen Kenyan Army engineers from multiple units finished a five-day civil affairs field training exercise at the Amani Peace Operations Training Village in Embakasi, Kenya, October 21, 2011. The soldiers participated in a series of

Kenyan Soldiers Train, Prepare for Civil Affairs Mission

12:00 AM11/1/2011

Nineteen Kenyan Army engineers from multiple units finished a five-day civil affairs field training exercise at the Amani Peace Operations Training Village in Embakasi, Kenya, October 21. The soldiers participated in a series of

Samuel B. Roberts Completes at Sea Exercise Cutlass Express

12:00 AM10/31/2011

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) completed the inaugural at-sea portion of exercise Cutlass Express, in the Somali Basin region, October 25-28, 2011.

TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Speaks at Institute for Security Studies in South Africa

12:00 AM10/28/2011

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, talked about the origins of the command, addressing questions surrounding its basing and its six current areas of focus. Read more

TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Interviewed by Executive Director at Institute for Security Studies in South Africa

12:00 AM10/28/2011

In an interview with Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, executive director, Institute for Security Studies, in Pretoria, South Africa on October 28, 2011, Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, talked about the command's

Joint Task Force-Odyssey Guard Provides Aeromedical Evacuation of Wounded Libyan Freedom Fighters

12:00 AM10/28/2011

Joint Task Force-Odyssey Guard Provides Aeromedical Evacuation of Wounded Libyan Freedom Fighters

U.S. Military Transports Wounded Libyans to Hospitals in U.S. and Germany

12:00 AM10/28/2011

The U.S. military is assisting the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) by transporting approximately 30 Libyans injured during recent fighting from Tripoli to hospitals in Europe and the United States. According to a joint press

More than 2,200 students celebrated the dedication of two new school dormitories, October 11, in Chwele, Kenya.

The dormitories, located in Mbungoma East District, are for the Teremi Boys and Chwele Girls Secondary schools. The boys’

Defense representatives from more than 30 African nations joined together in Maseru, Lesotho, November 7-11, 2011, to participate in the initial planning conference for next year's Africa Endeavor.

Africa Endeavor is an annual

Lieutenant General Edward Katumba Wamala, land forces commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force, took part in a U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) command visit in October 2011.

Wamala engaged in a variety of activities throughout his

This week AFRICOM HQ won the Unit Level Regular Season and Tournament Flag Football Championship for the U.S. Army Garrison in Stuttgart, Germany.

The team finished the regular season with a 4-1 record, then rolled through the

Approximately 70 civilian and military representatives from 22 agencies in Nigeria came together in Lagos for a weeklong exercise to prepare for a potential pandemic disaster response, October 24-28, 2011.

Following an afternoon of

The United States brought 24 wounded Libyan rebel fighters to a medical treatment center in Boston for advanced critical care that they could not receive in Libya.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta

Sailors and their furry, four-legged partners deploy all over the world with one mission: to detect and defend.

The working military dogs stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti in the Horn of Africa ensure that mission is completed on a

Nineteen Kenyan Army engineers from multiple units finished a five-day civil affairs field training exercise at the Amani Peace Operations Training Village in Embakasi, Kenya, October 21, 2011.

The soldiers participated in a series of

Nineteen Kenyan Army engineers from multiple units finished a five-day civil affairs field training exercise at the Amani Peace Operations Training Village in Embakasi, Kenya, October 21.

The soldiers participated in a series of

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, talked about the origins of the command, addressing questions surrounding its basing and its six current areas of focus.
Read more

The U.S. military is assisting the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) by transporting approximately 30 Libyans injured during recent fighting from Tripoli to hospitals in Europe and the United States.

According to a joint press