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U.S. Service Members, Federal Employees Make 'World of Difference'

U.S. Service Members, Federal Employees Make 'World of Difference'

U.S. Service Members, Federal Employees Make 'World of Difference'

12:00 AM7/21/2008

In a memo addressed to commanders of each of the five U.S. combatant commands, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates asked for continued leadership and support in an upcoming fundraiser benefitting charities and military communities around the

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U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

12:00 AM7/21/2008

During a three-day visit to Sekondi, Ghana concluding on July 17, 2008, crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas worked with the Ghanaian Navy and National Port Police officers to improve equipment and train in maritime law enforcement

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Oil Spill Response System Tested in Mozambique

Oil Spill Response System Tested in Mozambique

Oil Spill Response System Tested in Mozambique

12:00 AM7/18/2008

Mozambique government and military officials spent three days preparing, testing, and evaluating the nation's crisis response procedures to a potential oil spill. These familiarization exercises July 7-9, 2008, were part of a maritime security

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AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

12:00 AM7/16/2008

U.S. Africa Command works in partnership with African nations to help make the continent more secure against terrorism and criminal enterprises and to promote prosperity, a senior defense official said at a hearing before the U.S. House Committee

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Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

12:00 AM7/14/2008

During a press conference on July 11, 2008, General Owoye Azazi, Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, discussed the role of the Nigerian military in the upcoming AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008, a two-week, multinational, military exchange exercise.
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Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

12:00 AM7/11/2008

Following a nine-week advanced training course, 24 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) are now qualified to serve as Signal Support System Specialists, also known as "signal soldiers". This group of graduates will manage and maintain

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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

12:00 AM7/11/2008

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, capped two weeks of the Africa Center's Senior Leaders Seminar July 11, 2008, in an address emphasizing partnerships on the African continent as key to the mission of the newest U.S.

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U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

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.

The American medical team

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Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

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

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Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training

Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training

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.

The United States partnered with the

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

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

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Preparing for New President, Joint Chiefs Chairman Stresses during AFRICOM Visit that U.S. Military is Neutral in Politics

Preparing for New President, Joint Chiefs Chairman Stresses during AFRICOM Visit that U.S. Military is Neutral in Politics

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

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African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

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

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Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

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

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Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

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

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Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

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,

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AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

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

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Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

12:00 AM6/5/2008

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.

This message was

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Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia

Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia

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

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea

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

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