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United Kingdom Defence Academy students learn role, mission of U.S. Africa Command

United Kingdom Defence Academy students learn role, mission of U.S. Africa Command United Kingdom Defence Academy students learn role, mission of U.S. Africa Command
9:11 AM3/5/2015
“We just had an event we called the Africa Strategic Dialogue, where we created an opportunity to spend time with counterparts from the State Department to discuss respective priorities, and to find ways to work more efficiently and effectively in
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U.S. Amb. to EU visits AFRICOM

U.S. Amb. to EU visits AFRICOM U.S. Amb. to EU visits AFRICOM
3:38 PM3/4/2015
U.S. Amb. to the European Union, Amb. Anthony Gardner (right) and AFRICOM’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagements, Amb. Phillip Carter, pose for a photo. Gardner spent the day with AFRICOM staff experts. The visit provides an opportunity to facilitate greater cooperation with the EU in Africa. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Brenda Law/Released)
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U.S. Naval Forces - Europe-Africa

U.S. Naval Forces - Europe-Africa U.S. Naval Forces - Europe-Africa
4:42 PM3/3/2015
NAPLES, Italy (March. 2, 2015) Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. James Foggo, III, welcomes Gabon navy Chief Rear Adm. Yves Keba Malekou as he arrives for the 2015 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course Africa at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, March 2, 2015. During this weeklong CFMCC course, facilitated by the U.S. Naval War College, 33 senior naval leaders from maritime countries in Europe and Africa will participate in seminars and discussions focusing on the effective employment of naval forces in a joint, coalition or interagency environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel P. Schumacher/Released)
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Military Naval leaders gather for week long maritime summit

Military Naval leaders gather for week long maritime summit Military Naval leaders gather for week long maritime summit
4:22 PM3/3/2015
U.S. Naval course brings 33 naval leaders from Africa and Europe to discuss maritime issues of mutual concern in effort to improve war-fighting capability.
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ALFS 15 ends with a beginning

ALFS 15 ends with a beginning ALFS 15 ends with a beginning
1:30 PM2/19/2015
Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams (left), U.S. Army Africa commander, and Brig. Gen. Cheikh Gueye, chief of Senegal Army Staff, watch Senegalese Armed Forces soldiers participate in a demonstration at a live fire range near Thies, Senegal, during the African Land Forces Summit, held in Dakar, Senegal, Feb. 9-12. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Pfc. Criag Philbrick)
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African Land Forces Summit 15 ends with a beginning

African Land Forces Summit 15 ends with a beginning African Land Forces Summit 15 ends with a beginning
1:25 PM2/19/2015
It was about advancing friendship, partnership and building trust. That is according to Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, commander, U.S. Army Africa upon the close of the African Land Forces Summit in Dakar, Senegal.
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Soldier-scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

Soldier-scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs Soldier-scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs
1:18 PM2/19/2015
Capt. Shawn Palmer, a biochemist with the 1st Area Medical Laboratory, based out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., and a native of Loma, Colo., breaks down a biological safety level three glove box at the 1st AML’s Ebola testing lab in Zwedru, Liberia, Feb. 9, 2015. The glove box is built to provide maximum personnel and environmental protection from high-risk biological agents. Soldiers of the 1st AML used this equipment to test blood samples of suspected Ebola patients. This, along with other equipment, was decontaminated and packed away as 1st AML closed the Zwedru lab. Operation United Assistance is a Department of Defense operation in Liberia to provide logistics, training and engineering support to U.S. Agency for International Development-led efforts to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in western Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Terrance D. Rhodes, Joint Forces Command – United Assistance Public Affairs/RELEASED)
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Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs

Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs
1:11 PM2/19/2015
As the mission of Joint Forces Command – United Assistance comes to an end, there are a few more tasks that service members, deployed in support of Operation United Assistance, have to complete.
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Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti building Partnerships

Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti building Partnerships Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti building Partnerships
11:45 AM2/19/2015
A Djibouti coast guard member role-plays as a pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)
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10:55 AM2/18/2015
With the goal to build stability through health, more than 35 medical practitioners and health specialists are taking part in the AFRICOM Partners Health Engagement Forum, a three-day event conducted at the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany at Kelley Barracks, Feb. 18-20, 2015. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Tech. Sgt. Olufemi A. Owolabi)
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Building Stability through Health - AFRICOM Partners Health Engagement Forum

Building Stability through Health - AFRICOM Partners Health Engagement Forum  Building Stability through Health - AFRICOM Partners Health Engagement Forum
10:43 AM2/18/2015
With the goal to build stability through health, more than 35 medical practitioners and health specialists are taking part in the AFRICOM Partners Health Engagement Forum, a three-day event conducted at the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany at Kelley Barracks, Feb. 18-20, 2015.
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Senegalese Armed Forces Soldiers participate in Live Fire Demonstration during African Land Forces Summit

Senegalese Armed Forces Soldiers participate in Live Fire Demonstration during African Land Forces Summit Senegalese Armed Forces Soldiers participate in Live Fire Demonstration during African Land Forces Summit
5:06 PM2/17/2015
Senegalese Armed Forces soldiers participate in a live fire demonstration during the African Land Forces Summit 15 near Thies, Senegal. Land forces chiefs of staff from 36 nations are attending ALFS 15 in Dakar, Senegal from Feb. 9-12. ALFS 15 brings together land force commanders from across Africa to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and concern, and seek cooperation in addressing common security concerns. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Pfc. Craig Philbrick)
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ALFS Commanders discuss Complexities of Africa

ALFS Commanders discuss Complexities of Africa ALFS Commanders discuss Complexities of Africa
5:03 PM2/17/2015
U.S. Army Gen. David G. Perkins knows a thing or two about complex environments. He’s the commander of Training and Doctrine Command, the command developing the Army Operating Concept. The AOC, as it’s known, is about winning in a complex environment.
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Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel returns to Port after completing Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Scenario

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel returns to Port after completing Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Scenario Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel returns to Port after completing Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Scenario
10:02 AM2/17/2015
The Djibouti navy and coast guard boarding vessel returns to port after completing the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise scenario during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel begins Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel begins Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel begins Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise
9:59 AM2/17/2015
The Djibouti navy and coast guard boarding vessel begins the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise as part of the Proliferation Security Initiative Support cell portion of Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard boarding Vessel approaches Target Vessel

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard boarding Vessel approaches Target Vessel Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard boarding Vessel approaches Target Vessel
9:56 AM2/17/2015
The Djibouti navy and coast guard boarding vessel approaches the target vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)
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Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel

Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel
9:54 AM2/17/2015
A Djibouti coast guard member holds his weapon at the ready, aboard a simulated captured vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
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Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team Members locate Role Player hiding in Cabin of Simulated Captured Vessel

Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team Members locate Role Player hiding in Cabin of Simulated Captured Vessel Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team Members locate Role Player hiding in Cabin of Simulated Captured Vessel
9:51 AM2/17/2015
Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team members locate a role player hiding in the cabin of a simulated captured vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti,, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
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Djiboutian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team boards Simulated Captured Vessel

Djiboutian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team boards Simulated Captured Vessel Djiboutian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team boards Simulated Captured Vessel
9:50 AM2/17/2015
The Djiboutian navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team boards a simulated captured vessel, during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
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Djibouti Coast Guard Member role-plays as Pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015

Djibouti Coast Guard Member role-plays as Pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 Djibouti Coast Guard Member role-plays as Pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015
9:48 AM2/17/2015
A Djibouti coast guard member role-plays as a pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)
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