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Africa Partnership Station Embarked Ship Rider Class Graduates

Africa Partnership Station Embarked Ship Rider Class Graduates Africa Partnership Station Embarked Ship Rider Class Graduates
12:00 AM2/11/2010
Sixteen embarked shipriders, from both the Tanzanian and Mozambican navies, graduated in an official ceremony held aboard Africa Partnership Station (APS) East platform USS Nicholas (FFG 47), February 10, 2010.

Aboard the ship for over
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AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference

AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference
12:00 AM2/9/2010
Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered
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Joint Force Core Staff Taking Reins in Horn of Africa

Joint Force Core Staff Taking Reins in Horn of Africa Joint Force Core Staff Taking Reins in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM2/5/2010
With all the academic work, Mission Rehearsal Exercise and months of preparation behind them, the majority of the new core staff for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa officially begins work February 4, 2010. Made up mostly of Navy Individual
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U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa

U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa
12:00 AM2/4/2010
Instructors from U.S. Army Europe recently taught courses for 22 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa that will enable them to better mentor African land forces.

Soldiers from U.S. Army National Guard's
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Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards

Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Two Airmen from Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) swept top honors in the Stuttgart Area Top 3 Air Force Annual Awards for 2009.

Master Sergeant Ann Thompson, the unit's Network Enterprise Manager, was named Senior
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POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU

POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU
12:00 AM2/3/2010
AFRICOM PAO Note: The following press statement was released by the Department of State on February 2, 2010. It is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S.
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Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint
12:00 AM2/1/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia

U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia
12:00 AM1/28/2010
In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu.
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U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts

U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts
12:00 AM1/28/2010
U.S. Navy Ship Grapple (T-ARS 53), a rescue and salvage ship currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, has been directed to assist in the recovery efforts of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET409, January 28, 2010.
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U.S. Military to Participate in Morocco's Aeroexpo

U.S. Military to Participate in Morocco's Aeroexpo U.S. Military to Participate in Morocco's Aeroexpo
12:00 AM1/27/2010
Approximately 50 U.S. service members and four aircraft from bases in the United States and Europe will participate in the Aeroexpo Marrackech 2010 international air/trade show in Morocco, January 27-30, 2010.

Static display aircraft
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U.S. 6th Fleet Aids in Ethiopian Airlines Search and Rescue Efforts Off Coast of Lebanon

U.S. 6th Fleet Aids in Ethiopian Airlines Search and Rescue Efforts Off Coast of Lebanon U.S. 6th Fleet Aids in Ethiopian Airlines Search and Rescue Efforts Off Coast of Lebanon
12:00 AM1/25/2010
At the request of the government of Lebanon and U.S. Department of State, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, U.S. 6th Fleet, is coordinating assets in support of search and rescue efforts off the coast of Lebanon, January 25, 2010.  Read more
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President of Tanzania Visits APS East

President of Tanzania Visits APS East President of Tanzania Visits APS East
12:00 AM1/25/2010
Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete visited Africa Partnership Station (APS) East platforms High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) and USS Nicholas (FFG 47) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, January 23, 2010, to meet with sailors and learn m ore about
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U.S. and Malawi Medics Share Experiences, Ideas During Medical Operations Workshop in Lilongwe

U.S. and Malawi Medics Share Experiences, Ideas During Medical Operations Workshop in Lilongwe U.S. and Malawi Medics Share Experiences, Ideas During Medical Operations Workshop in Lilongwe
12:00 AM1/22/2010
Medical staff from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) participated in a three-day medical workshop with soldiers from U.S. Army Africa, January 20-22, 2010, at Kamuzu Barracks in Lilongwe, Malawi.

The event, the third military-to-military
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Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar
12:00 AM1/21/2010
Drug trafficking threatens global security and requires international and regional cooperation, U.S. Africa Command's General William E. Ward told attendees from 66 nations at the start of a January 20-29, 2010 conference on
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APS East Arrives in Tanzania

APS East Arrives in Tanzania APS East Arrives in Tanzania
12:00 AM1/19/2010
USS Nicholas (FFG 47) and High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) pulled into port at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, January 18, 2010. Both ships are visiting Tanzania to take part in scheduled maritime and cultural exchanges as part of Africa Partnership
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USS Gunston Hall Diverted from West Africa to Haiti

USS Gunston Hall Diverted from West Africa to Haiti USS Gunston Hall Diverted from West Africa to Haiti
12:00 AM1/16/2010
The Whidbey Island-class amphibious ship, USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), was scheduled to deploy in support of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response in the aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, from Joint
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Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Visits APS East

Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Visits APS East Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Visits APS East
12:00 AM1/15/2010
Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable William Natter III, visited the Africa Partnership Station (APS) East platforms High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) and USS Nicholas (FFG 47) in Mombasa, Kenya, January 14, 2010. Both Swift and
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U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan

U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan
12:00 AM1/13/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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Africa Partnership Station East Arrives In Kenya

Africa Partnership Station East Arrives In Kenya Africa Partnership Station East Arrives In Kenya
12:00 AM1/12/2010
Africa Partnership Station (APS) East arrived in Mombasa, Kenya, January 11, 2010, aboard APS platforms High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) and USS Nicholas (FFG 47). Both Swift and Nicholas are in Kenya to participate in maritime exchanges.
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Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda

Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda
12:00 AM1/12/2010
The initial planning conference for Africa's largest communications interoperability exercise kicked off on January 12, 2010 in Kampala, Uganda , with nearly 30 nations in attendance.

Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 is a U.S. Africa
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