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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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