Articles
AMISOM intel-gathering capabilities strengthened through US, UK assistance
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August 18, 2017
ISR training designed to enhance intel capability
Partnerships
MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel
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August 16, 2017
US Army medical personnel join Cameroonian counterparts in medical readiness training exercise
Partnerships
CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs team teaches local children oral hygiene, preventative care
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August 13, 2017
443rd Civil Affairs Battalion promotes "prevention as the best medicine" in dental care
Partnerships
USARAF commander meets with Uganda chief of defense, discusses security initiatives
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August 8, 2017
USARAF commander and Uganda chief of defense forces meet in Kampala July 31, to discuss ongoing security initiatives that improve long-term security capacity in the region.
Partnerships
Planning underway for combined medical engagement in Angola with Ohio, Serbia
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August 4, 2017
State partners provide disease prevention training in Angola.
Partnerships
Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat
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August 1, 2017
South African and U.S. troops increase readiness while enhancing partnerships and proficiency through realistic convoy training.
Readiness
U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
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July 31, 2017
Tactical combat casualty care training helps soldiers learn to save lives.
Readiness
Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit
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July 28, 2017
Sixteen military and civilian leaders from 13 African countries met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany July 26.
Partnerships
101st Soldiers learn critical lessons through exercises in the African bush
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July 26, 2017
Shared Accord: Americans and Africans focus on interoperability, sharing doctrine and working together.
Partnerships
U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute
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July 19, 2017
Exercise promotes multi-national cohesion among U.S. and African partners.
Readiness
Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
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July 19, 2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken participated in the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
Partnerships
AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel
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July 14, 2017
Engagement provides opportunity to understand how intergovernmental organizations coordinate law enforcement activities in Africa.
Partnerships
Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
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July 13, 2017
Defense planning efforts focus of annual meeting
Partnerships
Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees
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July 12, 2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander Brig. Gen. David Furness attended the graduation ceremony for 60 engineers from Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) on July 7, at a Marine base in Jinja, Uganda.
Partnerships
Forging friendships with warrior spirit: Tunisian army participates in JRTC rotation for first time
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July 12, 2017
Tunisian army participates in JRTC rotation for first time
Partnerships
Civil Affairs: small team with a big mission
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July 6, 2017
Soldiers from 411 Civil Affairs met with regional elders & military leaders in several cities in Djibouti, June 26-29.
Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost
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July 5, 2017
Public Health Activity-Italy Veterinary Corps officers conduct sanitation audits for food and water risk assessment in support of U.S. Army Africa’s United Accord 2017 exercise.
Special Operations Command Africa gets new commander
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June 30, 2017
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc transferred command of Special Operations Command Africa to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. J. Marcus Hicks June 29.
U.S. AFRICOM / U.S. EUCOM host 2nd annual Social Media Summit
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June 29, 2017
Gabonese partners inspire Americans during MEDRETE 17-4
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June 27, 2017
Gabonese military surgical team and U.S. Army surgical team enhanced partnership through surgical operations and readiness training.
Partnerships