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AFRICOM Staff Discusses African HIV/AIDS on U.N. Day

AFRICOM Staff Discusses African HIV/AIDS on U.N. Day AFRICOM Staff Discusses African HIV/AIDS on U.N. Day
12:00 AM12/1/2007
HIV/AIDS is a significant problem in Africa and will be a major challenge for United States Africa Command, AFRICOM staff members said during an awareness meeting that coincided with the annual World AIDS Day on December 1.

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AFRICOM Co-Deputies Brief Press in Nigeria

AFRICOM Co-Deputies Brief Press in Nigeria AFRICOM Co-Deputies Brief Press in Nigeria
12:00 AM11/28/2007
Capacity building with African States is the primary objective of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Vice Admiral Robert Moeller, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations U.S. AFRICOM said November 28 in Abuja. Vice Admiral Moeller and his civilian
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Africa Command Pledges to Partner with Other U.S. Agencies

Africa Command Pledges to Partner with Other U.S. Agencies Africa Command Pledges to Partner with Other U.S. Agencies
12:00 AM11/20/2007
The military's unified command responsible for engagement activities across Africa will work in tandem with other U.S. government agencies to assist partner nations there to confront poverty, disease, terrorism and other challenges, a senior
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AFRICOM Helps Partners Confront Stability Challenges

AFRICOM Helps Partners Confront Stability Challenges AFRICOM Helps Partners Confront Stability Challenges
12:00 AM11/15/2007
The U.S. military's unified command responsible for operations across Africa will help nations there confront poverty, disease, terrorism and other challenges that affect regional security and stability, U.S. officials said here yesterday.  Read more
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Testimony to the House Armed Services Committee Statement for the Record

Testimony to the House Armed Services Committee   Statement for the Record Testimony to the House Armed Services Committee   Statement for the Record
12:00 AM11/14/2007
Mr. Chairman, Congressman Hunter, distinguished Members of the Committee -- thank you for the opportunity to be here today. I am deeply honored to be appearing before you in my position as the Commander, United States Africa Command. It is rare
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Diplomat, Admiral become Co-Deputies of U.S. Africa Command

Diplomat, Admiral become Co-Deputies of U.S. Africa Command Diplomat, Admiral become Co-Deputies of U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM10/29/2007
An American ambassador and a Navy admiral have begun serving as co-deputies of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), a unique arrangement designed to enhance military support for U.S. government programs throughout Africa.

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Africa Command Gives High Priority to Maritime Security

Africa Command Gives High Priority to Maritime Security Africa Command Gives High Priority to Maritime Security
12:00 AM10/24/2007
Maritime security, which has long been overshadowed by other coalition missions in African nations, will be a top priority for the newly created U.S. Africa Command, a senior Defense Department policymaker said October 24.
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AFRICOM Won't Change Defense Department Security Policy in Africa

AFRICOM Won't Change Defense Department Security Policy in Africa AFRICOM Won't Change Defense Department Security Policy in Africa
12:00 AM10/18/2007
The new U.S. unified command being established for Africa will consolidate Defense Department efforts on the continent, but will not change the department's long-standing policy of partnership with African nations, the department official in
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Navy Mission to Set Tone for U.S. Africa Command

Navy Mission to Set Tone for U.S. Africa Command Navy Mission to Set Tone for U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM10/15/2007
USS Fort McHenry is slated to leave Little Creek, Va., tomorrow for a seven-month deployment to the Gulf of Guinea that the chief of U.S. Africa Command said will exemplify how his new command will operate.

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New U.S. Command To Take Broad, Inclusive Approach to Africa

New U.S. Command To Take Broad, Inclusive Approach to Africa New U.S. Command To Take Broad, Inclusive Approach to Africa
12:00 AM10/12/2007
The new U.S. regional military command for Africa, an integrated defense, diplomatic and economic organization, will enhance U.S. efforts to advance security and prosperity in Africa, U.S. officials say.

In contrast to traditional
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U.S. Africa Command Marks Startup of Initial Operations

U.S. Africa Command Marks Startup of Initial Operations U.S. Africa Command Marks Startup of Initial Operations
12:00 AM10/2/2007
The new U.S. military organization responsible for operations across Africa marked the startup of its initial operations yesterday, according to a U.S. Africa Command news release. The command’s leader, Army Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, announced in
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U.S. Africa Command Will Enhance Local Skills, Problem Solving

U.S. Africa Command Will Enhance Local Skills, Problem Solving U.S. Africa Command Will Enhance Local Skills, Problem Solving
12:00 AM9/28/2007
The new U.S. regional military command for Africa (AFRICOM) will have a distinctly different mission from its sister commands: it will focus on helping African militaries handle conflict and implement African solutions through military expertise
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First Africa Command Commander Nominated

First Africa Command Commander Nominated First Africa Command Commander Nominated
12:00 AM7/10/2007
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Gen. William E. Ward for re-appointment to the rank of general with assignment as commander, U.S. Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany. Gen. Ward is currently
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U.S. Military's Africa Command Will Help African Leaders

U.S. Military's Africa Command Will Help African Leaders U.S. Military's Africa Command Will Help African Leaders
12:00 AM4/24/2007
The U.S. military’s new command center for Africa, Africa Command (AFRICOM), will not include large numbers of troops, but will promote regional security and stability while coordinating U.S. support for African leaders, senior Pentagon officials
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U.S. Military Training Program Benefits African Peacekeepers

U.S. Military Training Program Benefits African Peacekeepers U.S. Military Training Program Benefits African Peacekeepers
12:00 AM3/20/2007
Africans make the best peacekeepers for Africa, and the United States has made a strong commitment to helping them hone their peacekeeping skills, says the coordinator for a U.S.-managed military training program.

"Our job is to
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Africa Command Geared Toward Stability

Africa Command Geared Toward Stability Africa Command Geared Toward Stability
12:00 AM2/7/2007
The main goal of the new U.S. command in Africa will be to develop a stable environment on the continent to promote civil society and improved quality of life for the people there, a top Defense Department official said here today.
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President Bush Creates a Department of Defense Unified Combatant Command for Africa

President Bush Creates a Department of Defense Unified Combatant Command for Africa President Bush Creates a Department of Defense Unified Combatant Command for Africa
12:00 AM2/6/2007
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 6, 2007

Today, I am pleased to announce my decision to create a Department of Defense Unified Combatant Command for Africa. I have directed the Secretary of
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