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Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal

Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal Flintlock 16 Kicks Off in Senegal
1:36 PM2/9/2016
More than 30 nations are participating in this year's special operations exercise.
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African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway

African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Underway
11:39 AM2/8/2016
Members of the Ghanaian Navy, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard are conducting a combined maritime law enforcement operation.
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U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe

U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe U.S. and South African Military Chaplains Partner in Europe
8:53 AM2/4/2016
South Africa's chaplaincy is the third largest, after the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and shares many commonalities to the U.S. chaplaincy.
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5 Facts of Flintlock

5 Facts of Flintlock 5 Facts of Flintlock
8:48 AM2/3/2016
Flintlock 2016, AFRICOM's premier exercise for Special Operations Forces in Africa, starts next week. Here's what you need to know.
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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program
9:06 AM2/2/2016
Through the State Partnership Program, the National Guard bolsters the military capacity of partner nations in Africa.
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Task Force Maintains Quick Response Capabilities During Alert Force Drill

Task Force Maintains Quick Response Capabilities During Alert Force Drill Task Force Maintains Quick Response Capabilities During Alert Force Drill
4:43 PM1/29/2016
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa conducted quick-response training to test the unit’s capabilities at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 23, 2016.
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African Readiness Training 2016 planners meet in Senegal

African Readiness Training 2016 planners meet in Senegal African Readiness Training 2016 planners meet in Senegal
3:49 PM1/28/2016
Planners from U.S. Army Africa, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment and the Senegalese Army met Jan. 12-14 to conduct the initial planning event for the African Readiness Training 2016.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Cutlass Express 2016

5 Things You Need to Know About Cutlass Express 2016 5 Things You Need to Know About Cutlass Express 2016
11:24 AM1/27/2016
Scheduled to take place in the western Indian Ocean from January 30, to February 6, Cutlass Express is a maritime exercise that focuses on cooperation and teamwork.
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Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa

Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa Security conference aligns military, political priorities for East Africa
10:02 AM1/26/2016
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa hosted the 2016 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 20-22, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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Dunford Discusses ISIL, 'Decisive Action' in Libya With French Counterpart

Dunford Discusses ISIL, 'Decisive Action' in Libya With French Counterpart Dunford Discusses ISIL, 'Decisive Action' in Libya With French Counterpart
9:53 AM1/25/2016
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Jan. 22 that he and his French counterpart discussed the fight against the core Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, as well as the framework against ISIL terrorists in Libya.
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Crisis Response Force Hones Evacuation Skills

Crisis Response Force Hones Evacuation Skills Crisis Response Force Hones Evacuation Skills
9:04 AM1/21/2016
Marines trained to evacuate U.S. citizens from a foreign country using lessons learned from a 2014 evacuation in Libya.
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U.S., French Soldiers Prove Desert Survival is for the Fittest

U.S., French Soldiers Prove Desert Survival is for the Fittest U.S., French Soldiers Prove Desert Survival is for the Fittest
1:46 PM1/20/2016
French soldiers deployed to the region and U.S. soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa completed phase two of the French Desert Survival Course near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Jan. 13, 2016.
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Soldiers Bolster Djiboutian English Language Skills

Soldiers Bolster Djiboutian English Language Skills Soldiers Bolster Djiboutian English Language Skills
10:56 AM1/19/2016
More than 10 members of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Delta Company, joined local students for an English language discussion group at the Diplomatic Institute in Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2015.
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U.S. donates 24 armored personnel carriers to Nigeria

U.S. donates 24 armored personnel carriers to Nigeria U.S. donates 24 armored personnel carriers to Nigeria
2:25 PM1/11/2016
MRAPS for Nigeria to help in fight against Boko Haram
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U.S. Africa Command Campaign Plan Targets Terror Groups

U.S. Africa Command Campaign Plan Targets Terror Groups U.S. Africa Command Campaign Plan Targets Terror Groups
1:18 PM1/8/2016
In the face of growing threats from the African continent, U.S. Africa Command has spelled out its theater campaign plan, officials said.
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U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots

U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots U.S. Response Force Helps Certify Spanish Pilots
3:59 PM1/7/2016
Marines work with European partners during rotation as U.S. response force for Africa.
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US, Gabonese planners partner to plan Central Accord 2016

US, Gabonese planners partner to plan Central Accord 2016 US, Gabonese planners partner to plan Central Accord 2016
9:35 AM1/5/2016
Planners from the U.S., Gabon and 14 other African and European nations met in Gabon Dec. 7-11 to conduct the main planning event for Central Accord 2016, which is scheduled to take place in June.
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Dunford Meets with AFRICOM and EUCOM Commanders

Dunford Meets with AFRICOM and EUCOM Commanders Dunford Meets with AFRICOM and EUCOM Commanders
8:53 AM1/5/2016
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Stuttgart Jan. 4.
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Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development

Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development Djiboutian, CJTF-HOA counterparts meet to enhance professional development
2:35 PM1/4/2016
First meeting of Djiboutian Armed Forces enlisted leaders with U.S. counterparts hosted at Camp Lemonnier.
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CJTF-HOA provides Security Assistance Training for Djiboutian Military

CJTF-HOA provides Security Assistance Training for Djiboutian Military CJTF-HOA provides Security Assistance Training for Djiboutian Military
1:19 PM12/31/2015
Members of the Regional Joint Intelligence Training Facility, located at Royal Air Force Base Molesworth, England traveled recently to Djibouti to conduct Security Assistance Training for members of the Djiboutian Armed Forces.
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