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U.S. Military Transports Wounded Libyans to Hospitals in U.S. and Germany

U.S. Military Transports Wounded Libyans to Hospitals in U.S. and Germany U.S. Military Transports Wounded Libyans to Hospitals in U.S. and Germany
12:00 AM10/28/2011
The U.S. military is assisting the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) by transporting approximately 30 Libyans injured during recent fighting from Tripoli to hospitals in Europe and the United States.

According to a joint press
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TRANSCRIPT: President Obama at U.N. Highlights African Progress, Calls for Lasting Peace

TRANSCRIPT: President Obama at U.N. Highlights African Progress, Calls for Lasting Peace TRANSCRIPT: President Obama at U.N. Highlights African Progress, Calls for Lasting Peace
12:00 AM9/22/2011
U.S. President Barack Obama noted several examples of progress in Africa as he described 2011 as a "time of extraordinary transformation" and called for lasting peace around the world during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on
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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele
12:00 AM9/15/2011
The people of Negele, Ethiopia, celebrated the hard work between the governments of Ethiopia and the United States August 22, 2011, during a ground breaking ceremony signifying the start of construction for a much-needed bridge that will connect
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers
12:00 AM9/15/2011
The commander of U.S. Africa Command told journalists that in his travels through Africa he is guided by two main principles: A safe, stable, and secure Africa is the best interest of Africans as well as the United States; and that Africans are
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East African Navies, Coast Guards train in Mauritius during APS

East African Navies, Coast Guards train in Mauritius during APS East African Navies, Coast Guards train in Mauritius during APS
12:00 AM8/30/2011
Sailors from East African navies and coast guards and the United States trained aboard two Mauritian coast guard vessels in the first of a two-part training engagement for Africa Partnership Station (APS) East, August 25, 2011.

During
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U.S. Delegates Mobilize Global Response to Horn of Africa Crisis

U.S. Delegates Mobilize Global Response to Horn of Africa Crisis U.S. Delegates Mobilize Global Response to Horn of Africa Crisis
12:00 AM8/10/2011
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Biden, has led a U.S. delegation to the Horn of Africa to mobilize a global response to the region's worst drought in more than 60 years, which the United Nations estimates has left at least 12.4 million
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Obama Approves $105 Million More for Horn of Africa

Obama Approves $105 Million More for Horn of Africa Obama Approves $105 Million More for Horn of Africa
12:00 AM8/9/2011
President Obama has approved an additional $105 million for urgent humanitarian relief efforts across the Horn of Africa, where the United Nations estimates that more than 12.4 million people are in urgent need as a result of the region's worst
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New Building Improves Communication, Collaboration Between Molesworth and Stuttgart

New Building Improves Communication, Collaboration Between Molesworth and Stuttgart New Building Improves Communication, Collaboration Between Molesworth and Stuttgart
12:00 AM8/5/2011
General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the newest building for the command at RAF Molesworth in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2011.

The event was attended by more than 300
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New Building Offers Improved Communication, Collaboration Between Stuttgart and Molesworth

New Building Offers Improved Communication, Collaboration Between Stuttgart and Molesworth New Building Offers Improved Communication, Collaboration Between Stuttgart and Molesworth
12:00 AM8/5/2011
General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the newest building for the command at RAF Molesworth in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2011.

The event was attended by more than 300
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Eastern Africa Needs Immediate Aid, Long Range Plan, Groups Say

Eastern Africa Needs Immediate Aid, Long Range Plan, Groups Say Eastern Africa Needs Immediate Aid, Long Range Plan, Groups Say
12:00 AM8/3/2011
The United States, other donor nations and the international aid community have expanded their response to famine, refugee migrations and humanitarian disaster in eastern Africa in recent weeks, but threats still exist and the region may teeter on
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APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues
12:00 AM5/20/2011
More than 250 military, government and civilian personnel from African, European and South American countries and the United States met in Norfolk the week of May 16, 2011 to begin planning for Africa Partnership Station (APS) engagements to take
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Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community
12:00 AM5/4/2011
Legal experts from Africa, the United States, and Europe shared ideas and national strategies to countering piracy during the second day of U.S. Africa Command's Military Legal Conference, May 3, 2011.

Piracy, a growing concern to
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U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth

U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth
12:00 AM4/28/2011

Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jack Johnson Jr., U.S. Africa Command’s senior enlisted leader, visited the men and women of the Intelligence and Knowledge Development Directorate at Royal Air Force Molesworth on April 28, 2011.
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Air Force Leaders from Africa, United States Meet in Ethiopia

Air Force Leaders from Africa, United States Meet in Ethiopia Air Force Leaders from Africa, United States Meet in Ethiopia
12:00 AM4/27/2011
Air force leaders from more than 20 nations across Africa joined with U.S. Air Force leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 26, 2011, to discuss aviation issues and develop partnerships across the continent.

The 2011 African Air
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Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development

Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development
12:00 AM1/10/2011
The United States is pursuing a strategy that aims to foster stability and good, cooperative relationships with nations on the African continent, said Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy.

"That strategy puts a
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New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command

New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM11/1/2010
Mark Anthony White
Senior Development Advisor
Term of Assignment: Oct 11, 2010-Oct 12, 2012

The Senior Development Advisor to the United States Africa Command, Mark Anthony White, reported for duty on October 11, 2010.
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Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command

Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM9/30/2010
Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense Yero Boly met with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command, September 30, 2010, to identify areas of cooperation between Burkina Faso and the United States.

Walking through a formation of honor
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West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana

West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana
12:00 AM8/24/2010
In support of U.S. Africa Command's mission and cadet personal development, Major Crystal M. Hills, assistant professor of English, planned an Advance Individual Academic Development (AIAD) trip to Ghana, West Africa, to enhance West Point
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Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders

Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders
12:00 AM8/12/2010
United States Africa Command welcomed a group of African sergeants major to Marine Base Quantico as part of the Africa Defense Sergeants Major Symposium, a "real eye-opener for leadership," according to Liberian Reg. Sgt. Major Bamidele
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First USARAF Reserve Sourcing Conference a Success

First USARAF Reserve Sourcing Conference a Success First USARAF Reserve Sourcing Conference a Success
12:00 AM7/20/2010
"We cannot do our mission without you and your troops supporting the command," Major General David Hogg, commander of U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) told visiting Army Reserve representatives who attended the first USARAF - United States Army
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