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AFRICOM Commander Visits 15th MEU, USS San Diego

11:00 AM11/30/2017
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and met with members of the crew and embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).
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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:36 PM11/29/2017
The U.S. response to the challenges in Somalia has been to work with the Federal Government and the Federal Member state administrations, in coordination with the African Union, the United Nations, and other partners working toward a common goal: to support Somali-led efforts to stabilize and rebuild their country along democratic and federal lines.
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Cameroon’s Troops Learn About Counter-Bomb Operations

8:26 AM11/29/2017
Explosive ordnance disposal soldiers from the 764th Ordnance Company, Fort Carson, Colorado, help Cameroonian troops learn more about IEDs and how to dispose of them safely, Oct. 23-Nov. 17.
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Access to Africa: Setting the Theater for Long-Term Strategic Success

3:30 PM11/22/2017
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Commemorating Peace with Allies: Honoring Battle Monuments from Paris to Tunis

10:45 AM11/20/2017
In honor of Armistice, Remembrance, and Veterans Day, leaders rom Naval Forces Europe/Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, Italy, participated in commemorations across Europe and Africa, Nov 11, 2017.
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Preparing our Practitioners: CJTF-HOA Hosts Tropical Medicine Course

10:27 AM11/20/2017
Medical professionals from across the military services, foreign militaries and local community joined together to discuss challenges posed to medical personnel providing care for troops operating within the Horn of Africa and the East African region.
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Deputy Secretary, Uganda's Defense Minister Discuss Africa Security

10:09 AM11/20/2017
Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan met with Ugandan Defense Minister Adolf Mwesige in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the 2017 U.N. Peacekeeping Defense Ministerial conference.
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Shanahan Outlines U.S. Support for U.N. Peacekeeping, Calls for Reform

9:46 AM11/20/2017
Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan outlined U.S. support to U.N. peacekeeping operations.
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Marshall Center Graduates Ready to Tackle Global Threats

9:31 AM11/20/2017
Professionals from 41 countries graduate from the Program on Applies Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, a 10-week course.
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724th EABS medical team teaches hygiene class to local Women’s Association

11:05 AM11/17/2017
The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron medical section conducted a three-day women’s hygiene class in Agadez, Niger for women from the Association of Nigerien Women Against War from Aug. 12 -14.
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AFRICOM Holds Inaugural Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference

3:03 PM11/10/2017
Senior Enlisted Leaders from 20 African partner nations, the U.S., and NATO participated in the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command, Nov. 6-10, 2017 in Grainau, Germany.
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AFRICOM discusses past, present, future

12:22 AM11/10/2017
DoD, State, USAID joint AFRICOM at Regional Synchronization Working Group
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President of Djibouti visits Camp Lemonnier

5:52 PM11/8/2017
Event highlights U.S. commitment to encouraging investment and long-term economic growth in Djibouti
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Promising future: SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE Marines and Sailors concludes first phase of training UPDF soldiers

12:18 PM11/6/2017
8-week course covered civil engineering, utilities and heavy equipment operation
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3rd Air Force commander and command chief visit AFAFRICA Airmen

11:52 AM11/6/2017
Air Force leaders travel to Africa to meet Airmen
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CJTF-HOA changes the guard, welcomes Task Force Bayonet

11:30 AM11/6/2017
Transfer of authority ceremony takes place in Djibouti
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Navy entomologists collaborate with international agencies to fight malaria

9:22 AM11/6/2017
With support from AFRICOM, the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence works with CDC to battle malaria
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CJTF-HOA gathers for Defense Attaché conference in Uganda

9:14 AM10/31/2017
Meeting focused on strategies for regional peace and security of East African partner nations
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METC Prev-Med Program Graduates First International Military Student from Liberia

10:49 AM10/26/2017
First international student from Liberia to graduate from the preventive medicine specialist program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
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Dunford: DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action

9:11 AM10/24/2017
The Defense Department owes the families of the soldiers lost in Niger and the American people an explanation of what the soldiers were doing in Niger and why it was important, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Oct. 23, 2017.
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