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Military Medical Professionals Team-Up, Provide Care to 1,800 in Remote Djibouti

12:00 AM5/17/2011

The town of Obock played host to an team of U.S. and local dental, optometry, and wellness professionals attached to Camp Lemonnier who combined their skills to provide treatment for Afar tribesmen residing in the Obock Prefecture, May 2011. Read more

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Gates Stresses U.S. Support Role in Libya

12:00 AM5/16/2011

The United States has no intention of putting boots on the ground in Libya and should not become militarily involved in unrest shaking Syria, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in portions of an interview that aired on "The CBS Evening

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Armed Forces of Liberia's Military Justice System Focuses on Human Rights and Discipline

12:00 AM5/16/2011

"Building a Force For Good"--the unofficial motto of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), as dubbed by Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf--describes the change of direction being taken by this newly re-formed military, as it rebuilds

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NGO Addresses Sexual Violence Issues in DRC using Popular Media

12:00 AM5/13/2011

Sexual violence is a daily reality for many women living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often called the "Rape Capital of the World." One non-governmental organization is taking a multi-faceted approach to prevent these types of

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U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

12:00 AM5/12/2011

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, teamed with the Namibian Defense Force and Namibian Explosive Control Unit police officers recently for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

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Soldiers Sharpen Survival Skills at JLOTS in Morocco

12:00 AM5/12/2011

In the desert of the African coast, dark and dreary clouds loomed in the sky. With the weather unpredictable, Soldiers were making use of their time in training.

Soldiers with the 331st Transportation Company and 1098th Medium Boat

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Malawi Exercise Supports U.S.-African Partnerships

12:00 AM5/12/2011

A U.S. and Malawi Defense Force humanitarian medical exercise being conducted in Malawi is enhancing the partners' medical capabilities and their ability to work together in response to a future crisis or emergency response, the commander of

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Malawi Defence Force Receives Vital Combat Life Saver Training at MEDREACH 11

12:00 AM5/11/2011

Soldiers from the 399th Combat Support Hospital instructed Malawi Defence Force (MDF) medical staff and soldiers from the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Battalion, May 5, 2011 at the Kamuzu Barracks, on a variety of procedures to help them better

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U.S. Ambassador to DRC Visits AFRICOM

12:00 AM5/11/2011

U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ambassador James Entwistle, made his first visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany May 5-6, 2011.

Entwistle met with AFRICOM leadership during his

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Common Interests, Challenges Discussed at African Air Chiefs Conference

12:00 AM5/10/2011

Shared interests and common challenges topped discussions between African air chiefs from 24 nations and their U.S. counterparts during the 2011 African Air Chiefs Conference April 26 through 28, 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The

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Update: Kelley Barracks SATO Office

12:00 AM5/10/2011

On Monday, May 16th SATO Travel will open an office on Kelley Barracks in BLDG 3300 (Kelley Club). The office will be located on the second floor, room two. Effective 16 May, AFRICOM travel MUST use the Kelley Barracks office for all official

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U.S. Army Africa Mission Success in Turbulent Ivory Coast

12:00 AM5/10/2011

A quick response by U.S. Army Africa to a request from U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast, Phillip Carter III, evolved into an evacuation mission April 3, 2011.

Conflicting factions in and around the city of Abidjan had created

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U.S. Marine Martial Arts Course not for Faint of Heart

12:00 AM5/10/2011

Anyone passing by Camp Lemonnier’s athletic field at dusk April 19 would have no doubt heard the enthusiastic cries of “Hoorah!” and “Kill Kill!” coming from the 26 joint service members sparring under the field’s bright lights.

An

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CJTF Chaplain Celebrates Holy Week with Deployed Personnel

12:00 AM5/9/2011

During his visit to various units around East Africa, Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel) David Terrinoni celebrated Christian Holy Week with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) personnel beginning with a Palm Sunday

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Malawi and U.S. Forces Launch Exercise MEDREACH 11

12:00 AM5/6/2011

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and U.S. military service members officially kicked-off exercise MEDREACH 11 with an opening ceremony May 3, 2011, at the Kamuzu Barracks in Lilongwe, Malawi.

The program brought the MDF shoulder to shoulder

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AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'

12:00 AM5/6/2011

Now two months into commanding U.S. Africa Command, General Carter Ham gathered staff members for an "All-Hands meeting" May 5, 2011, to present quarterly awards, to offer his latest guidance on AFRICOM, and to share his impressions of his

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A New Strategic Approach to Managing Our Foreign Area Specialists

12:00 AM5/6/2011

In my January Army Magazine article ("Front & Center"), I presented an "Open Letter to Army FAOs," discussing why I, as a geographic combatant commander, believe that the Army can do better at growing and leveraging the unique and

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Chaplain Meets with East Africa Religious Leaders

12:00 AM5/5/2011

Chaplain (U.S. Navy Captain) Jon Cutler, director of Religious Affairs for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and U.S. Navy Chief Religious Programs Specialist Antoine Roach traveled to Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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AFRICOM Climate Survey Allows Staff to Voice Opinions

12:00 AM5/5/2011

U.S. Africa Command service members and federal civilians have an opportunity to express their opinions about work-related issues to leadership during the online Command Climate Survey, which will run from May 19 to June 3, 2011.

The

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Marine Security Guard Detachment Dakar Opens Doors to APS-11 Marines

12:00 AM5/4/2011

The crackling sound that accompanied a thick layer of smoke was refreshingly not part of a training day for the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element (GCE), Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2011, as the juices

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