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Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa
12:00 AM5/4/2011
Bridging the gap between the military and civilians in order to democratize Africa was the topic of discussion by Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo, who spoke to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters staff April 27, 2011, on Kelley Barracks.  Read more
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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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U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth

U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth
12:00 AM4/28/2011

Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jack Johnson Jr., U.S. Africa Command’s senior enlisted leader, visited the men and women of the Intelligence and Knowledge Development Directorate at Royal Air Force Molesworth on April 28, 2011.
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On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines

On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines
12:00 AM4/22/2011
"African solutions to African problems" - a motto of sorts for U.S. Africa Command engagement in Africa - stands as a reminder that helping African militaries self-sustain their operations is often just as important as the activity itself.  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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African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium

African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium
12:00 AM4/20/2011
U.S. Africa Command marked World Malaria Day with a three-day symposium, April 19-21, 2011, at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany to share information about preventing malaria, a disease which kills more than a million Africans yearly.
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Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM

Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM
12:00 AM4/13/2011
Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011.

Westphal's visit served to gain perspective on
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Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical

Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections

Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee

POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee
12:00 AM4/7/2011
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE - WRITTEN STATEMENT OUTLINE


INTRODUCTION

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT
• Continent-wide Trends
• Transnational Challenges

U.S. AFRICA
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Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya

Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya
12:00 AM4/4/2011
This Event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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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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AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C.

AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C. AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C.
12:00 AM3/30/2011
Retired Vice Admiral Robert T. Moeller, a founder of U.S. Africa Command who led early planning efforts, served as the director of the U.S. AFRICOM Transition Team and then as the first deputy to the commander for military operations, traveling to
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TRANSCRIPT: NATO Enforcing All Aspects of UNSCR 1973 in Libya

TRANSCRIPT: NATO Enforcing All Aspects of UNSCR 1973 in Libya TRANSCRIPT: NATO Enforcing All Aspects of UNSCR 1973 in Libya
12:00 AM3/27/2011
[Summary by U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs] A senior U.S. administration official on Sunday, March 27, 2011, discussed NATO's immediate agreement to enforce all military aspects of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, according to
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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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Deteriorating Situation in Cote d'Ivoire: A threat to regional stability

Deteriorating Situation in Cote d'Ivoire: A threat to regional stability Deteriorating Situation in Cote d'Ivoire: A threat to regional stability
12:00 AM3/24/2011
This Event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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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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U.S. Secretary of State Clinton Donates DOD-Funded Ambulance to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton Donates DOD-Funded Ambulance to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society U.S. Secretary of State Clinton Donates DOD-Funded Ambulance to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society
12:00 AM3/19/2011
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Tunisia on March 17, 2011 to donate the first of two ambulances to the Tunisian Red Crescent Volunteer Training Center.

U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian Assistance
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