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Maritime Operations Center Workshop Commences with ECCAS Coastal Nations in Cameroon

Maritime Operations Center Workshop Commences with ECCAS Coastal Nations in Cameroon

Maritime Operations Center Workshop Commences with ECCAS Coastal Nations in Cameroon

11:40 AM12/6/2013

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is facilitating a two-week workshop beginning Dec. 2 with Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) coastal nations in order to strengthen the abilities and develop standard operating procedures for

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Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes

Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes

Cutlass Express 2013 Concludes

8:24 AM11/25/2013

Maritime forces from East Africa, the United States and European nations concluded exercise Cutlass Express 2013, Nov. 18.Cutlass Express is one of four African regional "Express" series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S.

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Surgeon’s office imparts life-saving techniques in Burkina Faso

Surgeon’s office imparts life-saving techniques in Burkina Faso

Surgeon’s office imparts life-saving techniques in Burkina Faso

3:28 PM11/20/2013

Helping Africans solve African problems is one of U.S. Army Africa’s primary priorities. In support of this, USARAF Surgeon’s Directorate just completed the second of eight Tactical Combat Casualty Care training events in Burkina Faso with the

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NAVAF Commander Visits South Africa

NAVAF Commander Visits South Africa

NAVAF Commander Visits South Africa

1:11 PM10/30/2013

Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is set to visit with the South African Navy, 30 Oct.-1 Nov. He is meeting with the Chief of the South African Navy in Pretoria, Vice Adm. Johannes Refiloe Mudimu and with the Flag

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Mozambican General to African Leaders: Ethics is the Cornerstone of Good Leadership

Mozambican General to African Leaders: Ethics is the Cornerstone of Good Leadership

Mozambican General to African Leaders: Ethics is the Cornerstone of Good Leadership

9:49 AM10/25/2013

Mozambican Brigadier General Joaquim Marcos Manjate said core values of ethical leadership should include fulfilling the basic needs of those who are led, as well as seeking consensus between leaders and the led, for the good of the whole community.

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State and Defense Officials Work with African Partners for Stability

State and Defense Officials Work with African Partners for Stability

State and Defense Officials Work with African Partners for Stability

9:39 AM10/25/2013

AFRICOM’s commander, General David Rodriguez, said the 5-year-old Defense Department campaign is working to achieve a more “safe and secure Africa.” Rodriguez spoke with a group of African journalists via webcast October 23 from the State

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Africa Partnership Station Delivers School Supplies in Ghana

Africa Partnership Station Delivers School Supplies in Ghana

Africa Partnership Station Delivers School Supplies in Ghana

9:38 AM10/8/2013

Ghana is one of several countries throughout the western region of Africa where the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is delivering school supplies to reinforce existing partnerships with African nations.

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U.S., South African Militaries Celebrate Completion of Successful Bilateral Exercise

U.S., South African Militaries Celebrate Completion of Successful Bilateral Exercise

U.S., South African Militaries Celebrate Completion of Successful Bilateral Exercise

7:33 AM8/14/2013

Shared Accord is a biennial training exercise involving in-depth cohesion between U.S. and South African military forces involving multiple training scenarios designed to promote regional relationships, increase capacity and further cross-training

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Exercise Shared Accord 2013

Exercise Shared Accord 2013

Exercise Shared Accord 2013

11:35 AM8/8/2013

Exercise Shared Accord is one of the largest training exercises to take place on the African continent. This year, the bi-annual event is hosted by the Republic of South Africa.

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AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

10:37 AM8/5/2013

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command (Africom) General David Rodriguez traveled to South Africa to observe training events, which took place August 1-2, 2013, as part of Shared Accord 13. Shared Accord is a U.S. - South African combined joint

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African Lion Rockets into 2013

African Lion Rockets into 2013

African Lion Rockets into 2013

8:01 AM4/15/2013

Marine Corps Forces Africa conducted the final planning conference for African Lion 13 at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces southern headquarters facilities in Agadir, Morocco, Jan. 29 – Feb. 1. AL-13 is a U.S. African Command-sponsored, MFA-led

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General Ham: Small, Tailored U.S. Military Presence Best for Supporting African Nations

General Ham: Small, Tailored U.S. Military Presence Best for Supporting African Nations

General Ham: Small, Tailored U.S. Military Presence Best for Supporting African Nations

2:16 PM3/26/2013

STUTTGART, Germany – A large U.S. military presence in Africa is “not appropriate” and not “particularly helpful” to achieving the shared security objectives of the United States and its African partners, according to General Carter Ham, commander

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National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations

National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations

National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations

9:10 AM2/13/2013

A novel and flexible program managed by the National Guard is assisting U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa to create and maintain relationships with African partner nations. Known as the State Partnership Program, 54 states and territories

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East African Security Forces Host Inaugural Special Operations Conference

East African Security Forces Host Inaugural Special Operations Conference

East African Security Forces Host Inaugural Special Operations Conference

3:34 PM2/11/2013

Across east Africa, the use of Special Operations Forces as a means to enhance the capability to protect civilians is a growing trend. Each nation has a unique mission and purpose for its SOF component, and no two look exactly the same. However,

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Official: DOD Seeks 'Small Footprint' in Africa

Official: DOD Seeks 'Small Footprint' in Africa

Official: DOD Seeks 'Small Footprint' in Africa

12:00 AM10/17/2012

For Djibouti, location is everything.

The small African nation hosts the one forward operating base the United States maintains on the African continent, and that is due to its unique location, said Amanda J. Dory, deputy assistant

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Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Visits AFRICOM Headquarters

Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Visits AFRICOM Headquarters

Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Visits AFRICOM Headquarters

12:00 AM9/29/2012

U.S. Africa Command welcomed Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada of Sao Tome and Principe to the command headquarters at Kelley Barracks on Monday, September 24, 2012. Trovoada is the first African head of government to visit AFRICOM's headquarters.

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U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa

U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa

U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa

12:00 AM9/21/2012

The United States is committed to helping African countries develop effective peacekeeping capability.

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AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

12:00 AM8/21/2012

Allegations that General Carter F. Ham, Commander of United States Africa Command, influenced Ethiopian politics in any way are false. The mission of U.S. Africa Command is to work with African nations to strengthen their defense capabilities in

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Docs and Corpsmen keep Marines and Multi-National Forces Fit during Exercise Western Accord

Docs and Corpsmen keep Marines and Multi-National Forces Fit during Exercise Western Accord

Docs and Corpsmen keep Marines and Multi-National Forces Fit during Exercise Western Accord

12:00 AM7/17/2012

When over 1,200 U.S. and West African service members train, eat, sleep and live together in an austere environment, there is the risk of injuries, illnesses and medical emergencies. In order to keep the force fit for duty during Exercise Western

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Signs of Military Professionalism, Cooperation on Rise in Africa

Signs of Military Professionalism, Cooperation on Rise in Africa

Signs of Military Professionalism, Cooperation on Rise in Africa

12:00 AM6/27/2012

Dotting the African continent are promising examples of the capable, professional military forces U.S. Africa Command is working to promote.

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