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AFRICOM senior enlisted leader visits with Armed Forces of Liberia leadership; observes NCO development

AFRICOM senior enlisted leader visits with Armed Forces of Liberia leadership; observes NCO development AFRICOM senior enlisted leader visits with Armed Forces of Liberia leadership; observes NCO development
7:24 AM4/24/2018
AFRICOM senior enlisted leader conducted a site visit to Liberia, April 2-4, following close of UN Peacekeeping Mission In Liberia; discusses enhancing Liberian Armed Forces through NCO development
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African Land Forces Summit 2018 kicks off in Abuja, Nigeria

African Land Forces Summit 2018 kicks off in Abuja, Nigeria African Land Forces Summit 2018 kicks off in Abuja, Nigeria
2:18 PM4/18/2018
Military leaders from 40 African countries, three European countries, Brazil and the U.S. joined together in an effort to strengthen regional partnerships and combat Africa’s security challenges
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa

Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa Africa Logistics Symposium 2018 hosted in Addis Ababa
4:35 PM4/17/2018
Event included the AU and key international partners from Africa, North and South America, Europe, and Asia
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AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia. AFRICOM senior enlisted advisor meets with U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.
2:57 PM4/17/2018
Enhancing partnership between AFRICOM and the Armed Forces of Liberia after the close of the 15-year United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia
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Exercise Flintlock 2018 Begins

Exercise Flintlock 2018 Begins Exercise Flintlock 2018 Begins
10:10 AM4/12/2018
Exercise Flintlock 2018 officially kicked off during an opening ceremony April. 11, 2018 in Niamey, Niger.
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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger
10:00 AM4/12/2018
Exercise Flintlock 2018 started with a local opening ceremony in Tahoua, Niger April 11, 2018.
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Ghana: A Leader in Disaster Response

Ghana:  A Leader in Disaster Response Ghana:  A Leader in Disaster Response
1:33 PM4/11/2018
AFRICOM partners with Ghana’s National Disaster Management Organization to host 3-day natural disaster response forum in Accra
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“Bring a knife and some dip” No-nonsense Soldiers Train Nigerian Infantry

“Bring a knife and some dip” No-nonsense Soldiers Train Nigerian Infantry “Bring a knife and some dip” No-nonsense Soldiers Train Nigerian Infantry
3:13 PM4/9/2018
The Nigerian Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion may be next to deploy northeast to confront the notorious and violent extremist organization, Boko Haram
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AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference

AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference AFRICOM J8 holds annual Resources and Assessments Conference
4:29 PM4/6/2018
Theme of “Shaping the Future” focused on strategic assessments, science and technology, and security cooperation authorizations, and how to align efforts with the new national defense strategy
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AFRICOM hosts first ever USAID MC2 Workshop

AFRICOM hosts first ever USAID MC2 Workshop AFRICOM hosts first ever USAID MC2 Workshop
8:23 AM4/5/2018
USAID Mission Civil Military Coordinators will become the primary point of contact within USAID country missions for coordinating with DoD counterparts
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Camp Lemonnier’s medical facility host health and wellness fair

Camp Lemonnier’s medical facility host health and wellness fair Camp Lemonnier’s medical facility host health and wellness fair
8:53 AM4/4/2018
Over 1,000 service members and civilian personnel attended the event, and employees from the U.S. Embassy of Djibouti, their children, and coalition partners were also invited
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Successful Obangame Express 2018 Concludes

Successful Obangame Express 2018 Concludes Successful Obangame Express 2018 Concludes
11:57 AM4/2/2018
More than 36 organizations participated this year, among them 19 African nations and 15 European, Atlantic, and international organizations under the umbrella of maritime safety, security and cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea
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Familiar Faces Partner at Multinational Exercise: Unified Focus

Familiar Faces Partner at Multinational Exercise: Unified Focus Familiar Faces Partner at Multinational Exercise: Unified Focus
10:39 AM4/2/2018
The exercise focused on countering violent extremist organizations while building security and stability in central Africa.
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Obangame Express 2018 underway

Obangame Express 2018 underway Obangame Express 2018 underway
11:26 AM3/28/2018
OE18, now in its eighth year, is one of three U.S. Naval Forces Europe- Africa-facilitated regional exercises
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African Partnership Flight Senegal concludes

African Partnership Flight Senegal concludes African Partnership Flight Senegal concludes
12:04 PM3/27/2018
African Partnership Flight Senegal came to an end after a closing ceremony at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23.
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U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti sponsors Women’s Panel Event

U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti sponsors Women’s Panel Event U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti sponsors Women’s Panel Event
11:41 AM3/27/2018
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day was “Press for Progress”
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USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students

USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students USAFE Band rocks out with Senegalese music students
1:13 PM3/22/2018
The school visit was just one of the many community outreach performances by the band, who are here to support African Partnership Flight Senegal
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African Partnership Flight Senegal kicks off

African Partnership Flight Senegal kicks off African Partnership Flight Senegal kicks off
3:19 PM3/20/2018
African Partnership Flight Senegal kicked off after an opening ceremony at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 19.
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The Verdict is Out: Trials Advance Ebola Vaccine

The Verdict is Out: Trials Advance Ebola Vaccine The Verdict is Out: Trials Advance Ebola Vaccine
4:31 PM3/16/2018
Researchers work to develop a vaccine to protect warfighters and the public against future Ebola outbreaks
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AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats

AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats AFRICOM, Partners Fight Violent Extremists, Other Threats
9:09 AM3/14/2018
Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser delivers annual posture statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee
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