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Secretary of the Air Force visits service members at Nigerien Air Base 201

Secretary of the Air Force visits service members at Nigerien Air Base 201

Secretary of the Air Force visits service members at Nigerien Air Base 201

8:50 AM12/27/2019

“There is nothing that fills my heart with joy more than seeing the extraordinary work and the spirit of the people who are here making this an operation of which America can be proud,” said Barrett.

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U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

9:15 AM12/26/2019

As part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military, a shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, this week.

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All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

10:32 AM12/23/2019

The U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence engaged with Nigerian intelligence officials and presided over the graduation of an all-female intelligence course during a multi-day trip, Dec. 18-21.

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U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

U.S. provides Djibouti's rapid intervention unit tactical vehicles seven months early

4:23 PM12/20/2019

As part of a $31 million train-and-equip partnership between the U.S. government and the Djiboutian military, a shipment of 54 new Humvees arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, this week.

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Sustainable proficiencies: Humanitarian Mine Action Program ‘trains the trainer’

Sustainable proficiencies: Humanitarian Mine Action Program ‘trains the trainer’

Sustainable proficiencies: Humanitarian Mine Action Program ‘trains the trainer’

3:52 PM12/17/2019

U.S. Marines continue the Humanitarian Mine Action Program, implementing a train-the-trainer concept to ensure Moroccan proficiency in their ability to instruct additional Moroccan service members in explosive ordnance disposal.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorist

10:38 PM12/16/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Dujuuma, Somalia, on Dec. 16, 2019.

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11:41 AM12/14/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

5:00 PM12/13/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13.

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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

4:00 PM12/13/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better. The National Guard shares the distinction of being the oldest unit in the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

4:00 PM12/13/2019

Members of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mark the 383rd birthday of the National Guard with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

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U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

U.S. Africa Command marks the 383rd birthday of the National Guard

4:00 PM12/13/2019

National Guard Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Hadfield, AFRICOM deputy director for intelligence and Col. Patricia Fant, chief of the National Guard Integration, cut the cake to celebrate the National Guard's 383rd at Kelley Barracks Dec. 13. Within AFRICOM, the National Guard plays several roles in promoting a stable security environment in Africa. One way this is accomplished is through the State Partnership Program, with 15 African nations partnered with 13 state National Guards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez/Released)

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Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire

Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire

Nigerien Air Force's first female pilot adds C-130 to repertoire

12:00 AM12/13/2019

Capt. Ouma Laouali, the first female pilot in the Nigerien air force, flies in a full-motion simulator at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 13, 2019. Laouali recently accomplished the next step in her pilot career April 22, 2020, by completing her training to become a C-130 Hercules pilot in the C-130 Formal Training Unit’s six-month international pilot training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)

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New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces

New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces

New partners Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard seek to enhance deployment, sustainment of peacekeeping forces

3:22 PM12/12/2019

The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda formalized their commitment to the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019.

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Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa

Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa

Rwanda, Nebraska National Guard Begin Partnership in Africa

2:30 PM12/12/2019

The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda began a new partnership during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019, as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

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AC Form 43 AFRICOM Medical Waiver Request Form 15 JAN 2019

AC Form 43 AFRICOM Medical Waiver Request Form 15 JAN 2019

AC Form 43 AFRICOM Medical Waiver Request Form 15 JAN 2019

11:17 AM12/11/2019

U.S. Africa Command's Medical Waiver Request Form

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. conduct airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists

6:36 PM12/9/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Dec. 9, 2019.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians host training in Uganda

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians host training in Uganda

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians host training in Uganda

2:00 PM12/9/2019

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians are in Magamaga, Uganda, from October 2019 to September 2020 to train members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces on proper munition disposal procedures and techniques.

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AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability

AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability

AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability

1:35 PM12/4/2019

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted senior-members of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Nov. 13-16, to discuss long-term defense and security planning in the West African country.

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Djiboutian Rapid Intervention Battalion welcomes new commander

Djiboutian Rapid Intervention Battalion welcomes new commander

Djiboutian Rapid Intervention Battalion welcomes new commander

3:51 PM12/3/2019

“I would like to thank the team of American instructors who spare no effort to transmit their knowledge to the soldiers of the RIB,” said Djiboutian Army Lt. Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim.

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U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia

U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia

U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia

3:45 PM12/2/2019

U.S. service members in Somalia recently conducted a joint Tactical Casualty Combat Care information exchange and mass casualty exercise with neighboring Ugandan African Union Mission in Somalia soldiers.

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