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U.S. Military Chaplains Increase Readiness at SADC Chaplains Conference

U.S. Military Chaplains Increase Readiness at SADC Chaplains Conference U.S. Military Chaplains Increase Readiness at SADC Chaplains Conference
12:08 PM4/29/2025
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP) chaplains participated in the 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chaplains Conference held in Lusaka, Zambia, April 9-11, 2025.
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US and Southern African Chaplains Forge Bonds of Cooperation in Zambia

US and Southern African Chaplains Forge Bonds of Cooperation in Zambia US and Southern African Chaplains Forge Bonds of Cooperation in Zambia
11:51 AM4/15/2024
Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) welcomed the participation in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) event of U.S. military chaplains from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), US Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina Army National Guard, and New York Army National Guard, April 6-13, 2024.
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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations
12:00 AM12/18/2020
As part of Townsend’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defense Forces.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams supports U.S. SOF interoperability

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams supports U.S. SOF interoperability USS Hershel “Woody” Williams supports U.S. SOF interoperability
2:23 PM8/31/2020
The ship will be a long-term presence assigned to the AFRICOM mission set and support security cooperation missions and operations in and around the African continent.
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AFRICOM Imam leads first Iftar with U.S., SNA leaders

AFRICOM Imam leads first Iftar with U.S., SNA leaders AFRICOM Imam leads first Iftar with U.S., SNA leaders
11:32 AM6/13/2017
Religious celebration observed with US military and African partners
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US Army Africa Coordinates Training with Chad and Malawi Forces

US Army Africa Coordinates Training with Chad and Malawi Forces US Army Africa Coordinates Training with Chad and Malawi Forces
11:34 AM2/18/2014
U.S. Army Africa coordinates training with Guinea, Chad and Malawi forces. During the training, 21 Malawian soldiers participated in the workshop, led by U.S. Army Africa Maj. Terry Clark and Sgt. 1st Class Roddy Rieger. While in Chad, Sgt. Vance
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Kenya Receives new HAMZAT Equipment from U.S. Government

Kenya Receives new HAMZAT Equipment from U.S. Government Kenya Receives new HAMZAT Equipment from U.S. Government
9:32 AM1/13/2014
Representatives from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), US Africa Command and the US Embassy sign documentation completing the formal handover of $600,000 worth of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response equipment which was donated by the U.S.
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US Builds Bilateral Ties with Burkina Faso

US Builds Bilateral Ties with Burkina Faso US Builds Bilateral Ties with Burkina Faso
11:16 AM9/24/2013
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, greets Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore upon his arrival at the Pentagon, Sept. 23, 2013. The two leaders met to discuss issues of mutual importance. (Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
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US Service Members Partner with TDF Personnel for Deployment Training

US Service Members Partner with TDF Personnel for Deployment Training US Service Members Partner with TDF Personnel for Deployment Training
1:08 PM6/18/2013
U.S. service members assist Togo Defense Force troops during a practical exercise to held in Lome, Togo, recently as part of African Deployment Partnership Training to Togo Defense Force personnel.
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US Africa Command Hosts Live Web Chat to Promote World Malaria Day 2013

US Africa Command Hosts Live Web Chat to Promote World Malaria Day 2013 US Africa Command Hosts Live Web Chat to Promote World Malaria Day 2013
11:10 AM4/26/2013
U.S. Africa Command joined together with several other U.S. governmental organizations to raise awareness about the problem of malaria around the world, but most specifically on the African continent. The event, a live web chat, took place on
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US Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge

US Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge US Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge
8:38 AM4/1/2013
U.S. Service Members and Cameroonian Medical Team Exchange Professional Knowledge at the 2nd Military Region Hospital as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by
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Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders

Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders
5:43 PM2/1/2013
STUTTGART - Six journalists from Nigeria spent this week learning about the U.S. Africa Command. Accompanied by U.S. Embassy Abuja staff, they wrapped up a week of orientation and peer tours of local media with an opportunity to ask AFRICOM
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Mentorship promotes partnership between US, Uganda Soldiers

Mentorship promotes partnership between US, Uganda Soldiers Mentorship promotes partnership between US, Uganda Soldiers
12:00 AM1/4/2013
Kentucky Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion 138th Field Artillery Regiment service members partnered with civilians from the African Contingency Operations Training Assistance mission at Singo Peace Support Operations Training Center, Uganda,
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Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks-Off Throughout East Africa

Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks-Off Throughout East Africa Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks-Off Throughout East Africa
12:00 AM11/2/2012
Sailors and civilian maritime professionals from eight nations officially kicked-off exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12-2) during pre-sail conferences in Djibouti, Djibouti; Port Louis, Mauritius; and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Nov. 1.
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Letter to the Editor, Global Research - Response to "America's Secret War in Africa" and "Covert Ops In Nigeria"

Letter to the Editor, Global Research - Response to "America's Secret War in Africa" and "Covert Ops In Nigeria" Letter to the Editor, Global Research - Response to "America's Secret War in Africa" and "Covert Ops In Nigeria"
12:00 AM10/22/2012
FROM: Colonel Tom Davis Director, U.S. Africa Command Office of Public Affairs Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany TO: Prof. Michel Chossudovsky, President and Director of the Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG) Editor of
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US, South Sudan Service Members Partner during Courses

US, South Sudan Service Members Partner during Courses US, South Sudan Service Members Partner during Courses
12:00 AM10/1/2012
Five service members from U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, partnered with the year-old Sudan People's Liberation Army, or SPLA, Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, 2012, to instruct 18 SPLA Soldiers.

This marks the third Humanitarian Mine Action,
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RESEPI Meeting Helps African Nations Come Together to Control Animal Diseases Across Borders

RESEPI Meeting Helps African Nations Come Together to Control Animal Diseases Across Borders RESEPI Meeting Helps African Nations Come Together to Control Animal Diseases Across Borders
12:00 AM9/28/2012
Across Africa, outbreaks of disease in animals pose a particular threat to the food supply and economies, rippling past borders and undermining precious stability. "With the movement of animals through the region and the porous borders, a
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President Obama Addresses the United Nations

President Obama Addresses the United Nations President Obama Addresses the United Nations
12:00 AM9/26/2012
Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama remembered Ambassador Chris Stevens and delivered a defense of both free speech and the spirit of tolerance. The President described Stevens -- who was slain earlier this month in
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New Defence Reference Laboratory Commissioned in Nigeria

New Defence Reference Laboratory Commissioned in Nigeria New Defence Reference Laboratory Commissioned in Nigeria
12:00 AM9/19/2012
The government of Nigeria commissioned a new Defence Reference Laboratory (DRL) that was built in partnership with the Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria. "The DRL is a critical piece for healthcare, enabling world-class
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COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O

COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O
12:00 AM9/17/2012
I enjoy serving as a volunteer and giving to organizations I feel passionate about. As a Reservist, I am not usually exposed to the Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas, but this year I will have an opportunity to contribute where it will count.
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