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Anti-Piracy Efforts Along Africa Coast Show Some Success
12:00 AM5/12/2009
Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull.
In testimony April 30, 2009
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Multinational Marine Force Joins Gabonese Service Members for Patrolling Exercises
12:00 AM5/12/2009
An early morning final practical application exercise in Mondorobe, Gabon on April 29, 2009 wrapped up a nine-day evolution for American, Spanish, and Portuguese marines aboard the USS Nashville to exchange land navigation, patrol techniques, and
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Severe Weather Port Study Effort Expands into Africa
12:00 AM5/8/2009
The U.S. Navy operates throughout the world and has ships in any number of ports at any moment in time. Environmental phenomena such as strong winds, high waves, storm surge, restrictions to visibility, and thunderstorms can be hazardous to these
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WARD SENDS: Military Spouse Appreciation Day
12:00 AM5/8/2009
The 8th of May is "Military Spouse Appreciation Day," a special day for all spouses here at U.S. Africa Command. Our spouses are very important members of the Team, whether residing in Stuttgart, Molesworth, Tampa, on the continent, or elsewhere.
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International Police Officers Train for Peacekeeping Missions in Africa
12:00 AM5/6/2009
U.S. Army Africa, the Army component of U.S. Africa Command, maintains close ties to the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units, (CoESPU) an international police training mission led by Italian Carabinieri.
During a visit to
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General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM5/6/2009
During a visit to the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy, May 4-5, 2009, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, recognized the important role of non-commissioned officers (NCO) to U.S. military engagements in
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Yates Visits International Peace Support Training Centre and Kenyan National Defence College
12:00 AM5/6/2009
Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates concluded the second day of a two-day visit to Nairobi May 4, 2009 with visits to the International Peace Support Training Centre and the Kenyan National Defence College.
Yates was welcomed in the morning
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U.S. Government Donates Equipment to Diagnose Respiratory Diseases in Cote d'Ivoire
12:00 AM5/5/2009
As part of an effort to improve the health of Cote d'Ivoire residents, the U.S. government donated advanced medical equipment and computer technology to an infectious disease research center in Adipodoume, just outside of Abidjan.
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Global Coordination Can Stop Pirates
12:00 AM5/4/2009
(Editor's note: This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy with regard to piracy off the African coast.)
In a set of hearings on Capitol Hill, analysts
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Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans
12:00 AM5/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's General William "Kip" Ward visited Exercise Phoenix Express 09 on May 1, 2009, as maritime and land forces from 14 European and North Africa countries participated in a multinational exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Assistant Secretary of State-Designate Carson Testifies Before Senate panel
12:00 AM4/30/2009
(Editor's note: This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy.)
Piracy and maritime security, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia, corruption, and freedom of the
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Ambassador Carson Optimistic About Africa's Long-term Future
12:00 AM4/29/2009
(Editor's note: This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy.
Africa is "enormously important" to the United States, and while the continent has recorded advances
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Africa Command Deputy Supports Diplomacy in Guinea-Bissau; U.S. Hopeful for Upcoming Elections
12:00 AM4/28/2009
The United States is hopeful that scheduled elections following the recent killings of Guinea-Bissau's president and military chief can be an important step toward stability in the West African nation, which has been plagued by decades of
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U.S. Army Central, Kenyan Army Refine Skills During Medical Exercise
12:00 AM4/28/2009
In a medical emergency, time can be an enemy. The longer it takes to transport a patient to the hospital, the higher the probability they may not survive.
U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) and Kenyan Army soldiers' skills were put to
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Land Forces Symposium Conducted in Kenya
12:00 AM4/28/2009
The president and commander-in-chief of the Kenyan Armed Forces, honorable Mwai Kibaki, officially opened the 2009 Land Forces Symposium April 20, 2009 at the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel.
The symposium, co-hosted by Lieutenant General
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Army's Chief of Staff Visits Camp Lemonier
12:00 AM4/27/2009
U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visited with the service members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier for the first time April 23, 2009.
"I am hugely impressed with the scope
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Ward in Congo: U.S. Military will Continue Supporting Security Assistance Activities
12:00 AM4/27/2009
The United States military will continue working with the Congolese armed forces in training, advising and capacity building to support security assistance cooperation activities, but has no plans to put combat troops here, said the commander of
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U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visits members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa.
12:00 AM4/24/2009
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (April 24, 2009) -- U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visited with the service members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier for the first time April 23.
“I am
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U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students
12:00 AM4/24/2009
More than 100 seventh graders from Robinson Barracks Middle School were presented with academic improvement awards by Major General Michael Snodgrass, U.S. Africa Command Chief of Staff, on April 21, 2009.
The awards are part of a U.S.
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Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda
12:00 AM4/23/2009
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.
"We indeed
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