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Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa

12:00 AM2/11/2010

U.S. Army General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier where he met with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa leadership, led an all-hands call, and presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new

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USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria

12:00 AM2/10/2010

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010.

While in port, crew

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AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference

12:00 AM2/9/2010

Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered

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Camp Lemonnier Hosts Djiboutian Business and Government Leadership Meeting

12:00 AM2/8/2010

Camp Lemonnier personnel and Djiboutian business and government leaders participated in a Djiboutian business leadership meeting, February 3, 2010.

The event was attended by U.S. Navy Captain William Finn, Camp Lemonnier commanding

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Joint Force Core Staff Taking Reins in Horn of Africa

12:00 AM2/5/2010

With all the academic work, Mission Rehearsal Exercise and months of preparation behind them, the majority of the new core staff for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa officially begins work February 4, 2010. Made up mostly of Navy Individual

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General Receives Trumpet Award for Inspiring Others

12:00 AM2/4/2010

General William E. Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, became a Trumpet Award recipient, January 30, 2010, during the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards, for his ability to inspire others through his extensive military career.

"It is a

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U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa

12:00 AM2/4/2010

Instructors from U.S. Army Europe recently taught courses for 22 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa that will enable them to better mentor African land forces.

Soldiers from U.S. Army National Guard's

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Utah Air National Guard Strengthens Moroccan Ties by Aiding International Air Show

12:00 AM2/3/2010

The Utah Air National Guard's KC-135 Stratotanker and flight crew participated in the Aeroexpo Marrakech at the Royal Air Forces Military Base in Marrakech, Morocco, January 27 - 30, 2010.

The KC-135 was showcased as a static

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POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU

12:00 AM2/3/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: The following press statement was released by the Department of State on February 2, 2010. It is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S.

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Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards

12:00 AM2/3/2010

Two Airmen from Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) swept top honors in the Stuttgart Area Top 3 Air Force Annual Awards for 2009.

Master Sergeant Ann Thompson, the unit's Network Enterprise Manager, was named Senior
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Senior Tanzanian General Visits U.S. Army Africa

12:00 AM2/3/2010

Leaders from U.S. Army Africa welcomed Major General Wynjones Matthew Kisamba to the command headquarters at Caserma Ederle on January 27, 2010.

Kisamba, who is the land forces commander for the Tanzania People's Defence Force
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U.S. Air Forces Africa Senior Leaders Visit Algeria

12:00 AM2/3/2010

Bilateral discussions, a C-130J static display, and media roundtable event comprised the agenda for U.S. Air Forces Africa's latest senior leader engagement visit to Algiers, Algeria January 25-27, 2010. Major General Ronald R. Ladnier,
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Avatar Cast Visits Troops

12:00 AM2/2/2010

Troops stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti were treated to a visit by cast and crew of the Hollywood hit movie, "Avatar," January 31, 2010.

Actors Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, and Stephen Lang with producer Jon Landau toured
Read more

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Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

12:00 AM2/1/2010

AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
Read more

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African Civilian and Military Representatives Tackle Drug Trafficking Issues

12:00 AM2/1/2010

The issue of narcotics trafficking brought 21 African senior military officers and civilian executives to a 10-day seminar at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany to discuss how to address
Read more

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CJTF-HOA Hosts C4ISR Summit Conference

12:00 AM1/28/2010

Camp Lemonnier held the first-ever Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Summit Conference, January 21-23, 2010.

The conference, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), gave
Read more

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U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia

12:00 AM1/28/2010

In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu.
Read more

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U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts

12:00 AM1/28/2010

U.S. Navy Ship Grapple (T-ARS 53), a rescue and salvage ship currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, has been directed to assist in the recovery efforts of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET409, January 28, 2010.
Read more

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Tanzanians Graduate from Malaria Microscopy Course

12:00 AM1/28/2010

Twenty-one Tanzanians graduated from a two-week malaria microscopy course at the Tanzania National Health Laboratory and Quality Assurance Center, January 22, 2010.

The training came together through the cooperation and funding of
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier

12:00 AM1/27/2010

U.S. Army General William "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier, January 26, 2010, to send off the outgoing U.S. Navy core staff and speak with the 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army National
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Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa

12:00 AM2/11/2010

U.S. Army General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier where he met with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa leadership, led an all-hands call, and presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new

USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria

12:00 AM2/10/2010

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010. While in port, crew

AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference

12:00 AM2/9/2010

Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania. Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered

Camp Lemonnier Hosts Djiboutian Business and Government Leadership Meeting

12:00 AM2/8/2010

Camp Lemonnier personnel and Djiboutian business and government leaders participated in a Djiboutian business leadership meeting, February 3, 2010. The event was attended by U.S. Navy Captain William Finn, Camp Lemonnier commanding

Joint Force Core Staff Taking Reins in Horn of Africa

12:00 AM2/5/2010

With all the academic work, Mission Rehearsal Exercise and months of preparation behind them, the majority of the new core staff for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa officially begins work February 4, 2010. Made up mostly of Navy Individual

General Receives Trumpet Award for Inspiring Others

12:00 AM2/4/2010

General William E. Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, became a Trumpet Award recipient, January 30, 2010, during the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards, for his ability to inspire others through his extensive military career. "It is a

U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa

12:00 AM2/4/2010

Instructors from U.S. Army Europe recently taught courses for 22 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa that will enable them to better mentor African land forces. Soldiers from U.S. Army National Guard's

Utah Air National Guard Strengthens Moroccan Ties by Aiding International Air Show

12:00 AM2/3/2010

The Utah Air National Guard's KC-135 Stratotanker and flight crew participated in the Aeroexpo Marrakech at the Royal Air Forces Military Base in Marrakech, Morocco, January 27 - 30, 2010. The KC-135 was showcased as a static

POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU

12:00 AM2/3/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: The following press statement was released by the Department of State on February 2, 2010. It is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S.

Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards

12:00 AM2/3/2010

Two Airmen from Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) swept top honors in the Stuttgart Area Top 3 Air Force Annual Awards for 2009. Master Sergeant Ann Thompson, the unit's Network Enterprise Manager, was named Senior

Senior Tanzanian General Visits U.S. Army Africa

12:00 AM2/3/2010

Leaders from U.S. Army Africa welcomed Major General Wynjones Matthew Kisamba to the command headquarters at Caserma Ederle on January 27, 2010. Kisamba, who is the land forces commander for the Tanzania People's Defence Force

U.S. Air Forces Africa Senior Leaders Visit Algeria

12:00 AM2/3/2010

Bilateral discussions, a C-130J static display, and media roundtable event comprised the agenda for U.S. Air Forces Africa's latest senior leader engagement visit to Algiers, Algeria January 25-27, 2010. Major General Ronald R. Ladnier,

Avatar Cast Visits Troops

12:00 AM2/2/2010

Troops stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti were treated to a visit by cast and crew of the Hollywood hit movie, "Avatar," January 31, 2010. Actors Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, and Stephen Lang with producer Jon Landau toured

Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

12:00 AM2/1/2010

AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies

African Civilian and Military Representatives Tackle Drug Trafficking Issues

12:00 AM2/1/2010

The issue of narcotics trafficking brought 21 African senior military officers and civilian executives to a 10-day seminar at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany to discuss how to address

CJTF-HOA Hosts C4ISR Summit Conference

12:00 AM1/28/2010

Camp Lemonnier held the first-ever Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Summit Conference, January 21-23, 2010. The conference, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), gave

U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia

12:00 AM1/28/2010

In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu. Read more

U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts

12:00 AM1/28/2010

U.S. Navy Ship Grapple (T-ARS 53), a rescue and salvage ship currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, has been directed to assist in the recovery efforts of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET409, January 28, 2010. Read more

Tanzanians Graduate from Malaria Microscopy Course

12:00 AM1/28/2010

Twenty-one Tanzanians graduated from a two-week malaria microscopy course at the Tanzania National Health Laboratory and Quality Assurance Center, January 22, 2010. The training came together through the cooperation and funding of

AFRICOM Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier

12:00 AM1/27/2010

U.S. Army General William "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier, January 26, 2010, to send off the outgoing U.S. Navy core staff and speak with the 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army National

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010.

While in port, crew

Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered

Camp Lemonnier personnel and Djiboutian business and government leaders participated in a Djiboutian business leadership meeting, February 3, 2010.

The event was attended by U.S. Navy Captain William Finn, Camp Lemonnier commanding

General William E. Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, became a Trumpet Award recipient, January 30, 2010, during the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards, for his ability to inspire others through his extensive military career.

"It is a

Instructors from U.S. Army Europe recently taught courses for 22 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa that will enable them to better mentor African land forces.

Soldiers from U.S. Army National Guard's

The Utah Air National Guard's KC-135 Stratotanker and flight crew participated in the Aeroexpo Marrakech at the Royal Air Forces Military Base in Marrakech, Morocco, January 27 - 30, 2010.

The KC-135 was showcased as a static

Two Airmen from Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) swept top honors in the Stuttgart Area Top 3 Air Force Annual Awards for 2009.

Master Sergeant Ann Thompson, the unit's Network Enterprise Manager, was named Senior

Leaders from U.S. Army Africa welcomed Major General Wynjones Matthew Kisamba to the command headquarters at Caserma Ederle on January 27, 2010.

Kisamba, who is the land forces commander for the Tanzania People's Defence Force

Troops stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti were treated to a visit by cast and crew of the Hollywood hit movie, "Avatar," January 31, 2010.

Actors Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, and Stephen Lang with producer Jon Landau toured

Camp Lemonnier held the first-ever Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Summit Conference, January 21-23, 2010.

The conference, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), gave

In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu.
Read more

U.S. Navy Ship Grapple (T-ARS 53), a rescue and salvage ship currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, has been directed to assist in the recovery efforts of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET409, January 28, 2010.
Read more

Twenty-one Tanzanians graduated from a two-week malaria microscopy course at the Tanzania National Health Laboratory and Quality Assurance Center, January 22, 2010.

The training came together through the cooperation and funding of