U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians
12:00 AM7/9/2008
American medical personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) began a medical health treatment project in the Tanga region of Tanzania, scheduled to continue through July 12, 2008.
Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM7/4/2008
Today, July 4, 2008, please join me in celebrating our Nation's birthday.
As we observe this 4th of July period with our families and close friends, I hope all of us will take a few moments to reflect on the meaning of this holiday
Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training
12:00 AM7/1/2008
Following a five-week course on motor transport operations, 29 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), the majority of them women, were honored at a graduation ceremony June 26, 2008.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command
12:00 AM6/26/2008
During a visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 26, 2008, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen expressed high expectations for the command's future and called on staff members to
Preparing for New President, Joint Chiefs Chairman Stresses during AFRICOM Visit that U.S. Military is Neutral in Politics
12:00 AM6/26/2008
Recognizing that the transition to a new presidential administration could be "a time of great vulnerability," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said his Joint Staff already is working to ensure the transition goes as smoothly as
African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training
12:00 AM6/18/2008
Eight African Union technicians and military personnel were awarded certificates on June 13, 2008 for their successful completion of an advanced training class on a communications system called the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite
Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course
12:00 AM6/18/2008
More than 40 Cameroonian Marine Corps leaders participated in a five-day event conducted by U.S. Marines and sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command from June 9 - 13, 2008, during which they reviewed tactics, techniques, and procedures for securing
Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM6/18/2008
More than 40 recognized academics gathered at the National Conference Center in Landsdowne, Virginia June 9-11 for an Academic Symposium, which introduced the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) to the broader U.S. academic community and provided a forum
Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony
12:00 AM6/16/2008
More than 200 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia successfully completed a month-long training course required for advancement to the rank of sergeant. A graduation ceremony was scheduled for June 20, 2008 to honor their achievements,
AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation
12:00 AM6/13/2008
Army General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Spanish and Portuguese leaders during a multi-day visit to both countries June 9-12, 2008.
The visit was the first that Ward had made to either
As the U.S. Africa Command continues to develop its organizational structure, a primary focus is to ensure a smooth transition of programs and activities to AFRICOM from the European, Central, and Pacific Commands.
Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia
12:00 AM6/1/2008
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up the Asia Security Summit on June 1, 2008, expressing confidence in strides being made and sharing insights about topics ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to China's military buildup to
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea
12:00 AM5/27/2008
The Coast Guard Cutter Dallas departed Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 25, 2008, for a four-and-a-half month deployment to conduct maritime safety and security exchanges with countries along the central and west coasts of Africa, the
U.S. Service Members Assist Fire Victims in Ethiopia
12:00 AM5/24/2008
Personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia and service members deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) distributed new sleeping bags and pillows on May 20, 2008, to hundreds of residents of the Sidist Kilo neighborhood who
Hundreds of Liberian Soldiers Graduate from Military Basic Training
12:00 AM5/23/2008
A graduation ceremony was scheduled May 23, 2008 to mark the successful completion of a month-long military training course by Liberian infantryman with the new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), according to the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation in
House Armed Services Committee Discusses U.S. Africa Command in Annual Fiscal Report
12:00 AM5/22/2008
The House Armed Services Committee, as part of its responsibility to oversee the U.S. military, has asked for more information about the roles and missions of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). The committee also has discussed an initiative to assist
Ambassador Joins CJTF-HOA Team to Promote Ethiopian Livestock Health
12:00 AM5/21/2008
A team of U.S. veterinarians with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) partnered with Ethiopian veterinarians to vaccinate several animals on May 14, 2008 in an effort to improve livestock health and enhance the economic
Tanzania Community Opens Health Clinic Built by U.S. Military
12:00 AM5/15/2008
U.S. service members from the Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) gathered with residents of Mikocheni on May 15, 2008 to celebrate the completion of a newly built health clinic.
Nigerian Air Force Members Participate in Air Transport Handling Seminar
12:00 AM5/13/2008
During a four-day training course in Lagos, Nigeria, in April 2008, 20 members of the Nigerian Air Force worked alongside U.S. personnel to share knowlege and experience in working with military transport aircraft.
Defense Department, U.S. Africa Command Recognize Importance of Military Spouses
12:00 AM5/9/2008
Since 1984, the U.S. Department of Defense has designated the Friday before Mother's Day as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. This year, the day falls on May 9.
The following statement was issued by Admiral Mike Mullin, chairman of