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Small Army Post Supports Counterterrorism Fight in Africa

3:31 PM12/13/2017
At an Army outpost in a sun-scorched area of northern Cameroon, there's a small task force with larger implications than its size may suggest.
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Top Policy Official: Military Not Only Solution to Terrorism in Africa

8:17 AM12/12/2017
U.S.-led efforts in Africa are vitally important as African nations confront complex and growing threats from multiple terrorist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al-Qaida affiliates and other extremist groups such as Boko Haram, the acting undersecretary of defense for policy said today on Capitol Hill.
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U.S. Army Africa Commander visits Nigeria, addresses inaugural War College class

7:36 AM12/6/2017
Visit included meeting with Nigeria's Chief of Army to discuss countering terrorism, African Land Forces Summit
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Recognizing a silent professional

9:09 AM12/5/2017
Special Ops professional recognized for service in Africa, Asia
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US service members hunker down for French Desert Commando Course

8:30 AM12/5/2017
Troops learn fundamentals of desert combat and survival skills
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Combatant Command Enlisted Leaders Discuss Operations, NCO Empowerment

1:35 PM11/30/2017
Operations against terrorists, the state of forces and what noncommissioned officers bring to the table internationally focus of Pentagon news conference.
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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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