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AFRICOM Commander Highlights Priorities, Concerns at CSIS Strategy Talk

AFRICOM Commander Highlights Priorities, Concerns at CSIS Strategy Talk AFRICOM Commander Highlights Priorities, Concerns at CSIS Strategy Talk
12:00 AM10/7/2011
During a military strategy forum October 4, 2011, General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, emphasized the importance of strengthening African military capabilities to address some of Africa's current security challenges while
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander in Algeria

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander in Algeria TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander in Algeria
12:00 AM9/9/2011
General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), made his second visit to Algeria September 7-8, 2011, where he attended an international conference for partnership, security, and development.

The conference was hosted
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Kelley Barracks Town Hall Meeting Shares Plans, Hears Residents' Concerns

Kelley Barracks Town Hall Meeting Shares Plans, Hears Residents' Concerns Kelley Barracks Town Hall Meeting Shares Plans, Hears Residents' Concerns
12:00 AM9/6/2011
The U.S. Africa Command Chief of Staff, Major General H.D. Polumbo, and senior members of the Stuttgart military community held a town hall meeting August 31, 2011, at the Kelley Theatre on Kelley Barracks to share future plans for base
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Seventeen CAPSTONE Fellows Visit U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

Seventeen CAPSTONE Fellows Visit U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Seventeen CAPSTONE Fellows Visit U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM8/19/2011
A group of newly selected U.S. flag and general officers, known as CAPSTONE Fellows, visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters August 12, 2011, to discuss their recent visits to the African countries of Morocco, South Africa, Uganda and Djibouti,
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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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AFRICOM's General Ham Discusses East African Famine, Recent Travels, and Command Climate Survey at All-Hands Meeting

AFRICOM's General Ham Discusses East African Famine, Recent Travels, and Command Climate Survey at All-Hands Meeting AFRICOM's General Ham Discusses East African Famine, Recent Travels, and Command Climate Survey at All-Hands Meeting
12:00 AM8/4/2011
General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, held an All Hands meeting with members of the AFRICOM staff, July 29, 2011, where he emphasized the command's priorities including the East Africa drought and the growing concern of violent
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Cote d'Ivoire Ambassador Visits U.S. Africa Command HQ

Cote d'Ivoire Ambassador Visits U.S. Africa Command HQ Cote d'Ivoire Ambassador Visits U.S. Africa Command HQ
12:00 AM7/19/2011
U.S. Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire Phillip Carter III visited the commander of U.S. Africa Command, General Carter F. Ham, and senior leadership at U.S. AFRICOM headquarters July 7, 2011, to discuss the continued partnership between the command
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Algerian Land Forces Commander Visits U.S. Army Africa

Algerian Land Forces Commander Visits U.S. Army Africa Algerian Land Forces Commander Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM6/24/2011
Algerian Land Forces Commander Major General Ahcene Tafer met with U.S. Army Africa Commander Major General David R. Hogg and toured the command's headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, June 15, 2011. Hogg visited Algeria in December 2010, so this was
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AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'

AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward' AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'
12:00 AM5/6/2011
Now two months into commanding U.S. Africa Command, General Carter Ham gathered staff members for an "All-Hands meeting" May 5, 2011, to present quarterly awards, to offer his latest guidance on AFRICOM, and to share his impressions of his
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Army Honors Africom's First Commander

Army Honors Africom's First Commander Army Honors Africom's First Commander
12:00 AM4/29/2011
A special review ceremony in FORT MYER, Va. April 27, 2011, honored Army General William E. "Kip" Ward for a career that has spanned four decades and saw him rise through the ranks to be the first commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).  Read more
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USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander

USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander
12:00 AM4/22/2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) welcomed the commander of U.S. Africa Command onboard during a port visit in Dakar, Senegal, April 20, 2011.

General Carter F. Ham visited Robert G. Bradley to thank the crew for their dedication to the
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General Ham Discusses First Weeks as AFRICOM Commander at All-Hands Staff Meeting

General Ham Discusses First Weeks as AFRICOM Commander at All-Hands Staff Meeting General Ham Discusses First Weeks as AFRICOM Commander at All-Hands Staff Meeting
12:00 AM3/30/2011
In his first all-hands meeting with staff March 28, 2011, at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, discussed the command's role in military operations in Libya, outlined his expectations
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TRANSCRIPTS: AFRICOM's General Ham on Fox, NBC, CNN, BBC, AP

TRANSCRIPTS: AFRICOM's General Ham on Fox, NBC, CNN, BBC, AP TRANSCRIPTS: AFRICOM's General Ham on Fox, NBC, CNN, BBC, AP
12:00 AM3/26/2011
General Carter F. Ham, commander, U.S. Africa Command, was interviewed by Fox, NBC, CNN and BBC via the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System and by AP via telephone March 25, 2011.

The interviews focused on the future role of
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TRANSCRIPT: General Ham addresses media in Sigonella, Sicily on Operation Odyssey Dawn

TRANSCRIPT:  General Ham addresses media in Sigonella, Sicily on Operation Odyssey Dawn TRANSCRIPT:  General Ham addresses media in Sigonella, Sicily on Operation Odyssey Dawn
12:00 AM3/25/2011
Gen. Carter Ham, commander U.S. Africa Command, addressed media regarding current military actions as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya. In addition to thanking the servicemembers from the coalition and the community of Sigonella for their
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TRANSCRIPT: General Ham Briefs Pentagon Press on Operation Odyssey Dawn

TRANSCRIPT: General Ham Briefs Pentagon Press on Operation Odyssey Dawn TRANSCRIPT: General Ham Briefs Pentagon Press on Operation Odyssey Dawn
12:00 AM3/21/2011
General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, provided updates on operations in Libya during a Pentagon briefing March 21, 2011. Speaking via satellite from the U.S. AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, Ham discussed Operation
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Gadhafi's Troops Retreat From Benghazi

Gadhafi's Troops Retreat From Benghazi Gadhafi's Troops Retreat From Benghazi
12:00 AM3/21/2011
Forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi are retreating from the opposition stronghold of Benghazi following coalition attacks to protect Libyan civilians over the weekend, Army General Carter F. Ham said today.

Ham commands U.S. Africa Command
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STATEMENT: AFRICOM Commander on Commencement of Military Strikes in Libya

STATEMENT: AFRICOM Commander on Commencement of Military Strikes in Libya STATEMENT: AFRICOM Commander on Commencement of Military Strikes in Libya
12:00 AM3/19/2011
Also available: General Carter Ham's statement translated to French and
Arabic.

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General Ham Assumes Command of U.S. AFRICOM

General Ham Assumes Command of U.S. AFRICOM General Ham Assumes Command of U.S. AFRICOM
12:00 AM3/9/2011
U.S. Army General Carter F. Ham assumed command of U.S. Africa Command from General William E. Ward during a ceremony March 9, 2011, at the Stadthalle in Sindelfingen, Germany, on the outskirts of Stuttgart.

Ham is the second
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General Ward sends final farewell to AFRICOM team

General Ward sends final farewell to AFRICOM team General Ward sends final farewell to AFRICOM team
12:00 AM3/9/2011
General William E. "Kip" Ward, the first commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), sent out his final "Ward Sends" message to the U.S. AFRICOM staff before passing command to General Carter F. Ham. Below is the full text of
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