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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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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

7:32 PM11/9/2017
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Thur., Nov. 9, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.
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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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CJTF-HOA changes the guard, welcomes Task Force Bayonet

12:41 PM11/6/2017
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment render salutes during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 1, 2017. During the ceremony, the 1-153rd transferred mission authority to the 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment. During their rotation as Task Force Warrior, the 1-153rd IN Soldiers provided security force assistance and force protection for U.S. interests and partner nations at Camp Lemonnier and in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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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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U.S. conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia

5:57 PM11/3/2017
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3, 2017, killing several terrorists.
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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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Why the U.S. Military is in Niger

9:41 PM10/20/2017
A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.
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Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

12:32 PM10/17/2017
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.
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U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa

10:28 AM10/16/2017
U.S. Marine Cpl. Payton Martin of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit helps Abdo-Salam Yacin, a Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) soldier, observe the use of the guidon during the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course held by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 7, 2017. FAD participation in the CJTF-HOA Joint Corporals Course denotes the important occasion of an African military taking part in this curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)
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U.S. Marines strengthen Djiboutian Army by leading joint bilateral academy course in Africa

10:17 AM10/16/2017
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US and Nigeria begin preparations for 2018 summit

1:14 PM10/10/2017
Planning begins for the next African Land Forces Summit
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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Situation in Niger

12:36 AM10/5/2017
Update #3: U.S. Africa Command statement on situation in Niger.
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:15 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move the covers from tents from the old base to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:15 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron to work together to tear down tents from the old base to move to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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