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AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya

AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya
9:28 AM8/2/2013
Staff members from U.S. Africa Command and military delegates from four countries, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations gathered at the command’s headquarters July 29, 2013, to discuss how they might improve their
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U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season

U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season
1:59 PM7/26/2013
Commander, U.S. Africa Command Gen. David M. Rodriguez and Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin J. Bohn step in front of the camera to shoot commercials for this fall’s Combined Federal Campaign, 26 July. The CFC promotes philanthropy around the world through
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USAFRICOM Welcomes New Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn

USAFRICOM Welcomes New Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn USAFRICOM Welcomes New Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn
2:55 PM7/12/2013
U.S. Africa Command personnel and staff gather to observe the Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility Ceremony from Command Chief Master Sergeant Jack Johnson Jr. to Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn at the U.S. Army Garrison
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Command Senior Enlisted Leader, CMSgt Jack Johnson, Jr., Departs AFRICOM

Command Senior Enlisted Leader, CMSgt Jack Johnson, Jr., Departs AFRICOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader, CMSgt Jack Johnson, Jr., Departs AFRICOM
8:55 AM7/8/2013
Command Senior Enlisted Leader, CMSgt Jack Johnson, Jr., departs AFRICOM
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US Works with Malawian Officials to Promote Whole-of-Government Approach

US Works with Malawian Officials to Promote Whole-of-Government Approach US Works with Malawian Officials to Promote Whole-of-Government Approach
2:41 PM7/2/2013
Approximately 1,000 participants took part in a three-week long capacity building event to empower partner nation governments to improve their capability to deal with crises that could arise, from violent extremist threats to major natural disasters.
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Western Accord 13 Begins Command Post Exercise

Western Accord 13 Begins Command Post Exercise Western Accord 13 Begins Command Post Exercise
9:32 AM7/1/2013
Ghana Armed Forces along with U.S. Army Africa concluded week one of Western Accord 13 and began a command post exercise June 24 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana.
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CJTF-HOA Prepares Mobile Forward Command Post

CJTF-HOA Prepares Mobile Forward Command Post CJTF-HOA Prepares Mobile Forward Command Post
1:35 PM6/26/2013
The first of its kind, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's forward command post gives U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA an eyes-on capability that amplifies the ability to rapidly respond to a crisis or humanitarian incident in Africa."Our
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Silent Warrior Strengthens Partner Development

Silent Warrior Strengthens Partner Development Silent Warrior Strengthens Partner Development
2:33 PM6/17/2013
U.S. Special Operations Forces service members and Cameroonian soldiers held joint exercise Silent Warrior Jan. 19 through Feb.15th in Cameroon.The purpose of the exercise was to enhance partner development with soldiers of the 3rd Rapid
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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits USS Samuel B. Roberts

 U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits USS Samuel B. Roberts  U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits USS Samuel B. Roberts
10:20 AM6/14/2013
Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), June 11, as part of a port visit to Augusta Bay, Italy.
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General Linder Assumes Command of US Special Operations Command Africa

General Linder Assumes Command of US Special Operations Command Africa General Linder Assumes Command of US Special Operations Command Africa
1:03 PM6/13/2013
General Linder takes command of US Special Operations Command Africa Brigadier General James B. Linder assumed command of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) from Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey during a change of command ceremony
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Service Members at Naval Air Station Sigonella

AFRICOM Commander Visits Service Members at Naval Air Station Sigonella AFRICOM Commander Visits Service Members at Naval Air Station Sigonella
11:34 AM6/13/2013
U.S. Africa Command Commander General David M. Rodriguez meets Marines and Sailors during a visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 11, 2013.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Sailors Aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58)

AFRICOM Commander Visits Sailors Aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) AFRICOM Commander Visits Sailors Aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58)
10:16 AM6/12/2013
Army General David M. Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), is piped aboard the guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) during the ship’s port visit in Augusta Bay, Sicily. Samuel B. Roberts, homeported in Mayport,
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Zambia Minister of Defense Visits AFRICOM

Zambia Minister of Defense Visits AFRICOM Zambia Minister of Defense Visits AFRICOM
2:38 PM6/7/2013
Zambia's Minister of Defense, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, meets U.S. Africa Command Commander General David Rodriguez during a visit to the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2013. Mr. Mwamba visited AFRICOM to learn more about the
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CFC Donations Come Back to Help Family Support and Youth Program in Stuttgart

CFC Donations Come Back to Help Family Support and Youth Program in Stuttgart CFC Donations Come Back to Help Family Support and Youth Program in Stuttgart
1:30 PM6/5/2013
U.S. Africa Command employees contributed to 2012 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas and in return received a check for their contributions to the Family Support and Youth Program (FSYP).
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U.S. Africa Command-sponsored Basic Intelligence Course Helps Strengthen Senegal’s Land Forces

U.S. Africa Command-sponsored Basic Intelligence Course Helps Strengthen Senegal’s Land Forces U.S. Africa Command-sponsored Basic Intelligence Course Helps Strengthen Senegal’s Land Forces
9:13 AM5/3/2013
In an effort to help groom female Senegalese troops to serve as Intelligence professionals, four U.S. personnel traveled to Bel Aire Base, Dakar, to conduct a Female Basic Intelligence Course April 6 through 26. Master Sergeant Frederick Blackburn,
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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Visits U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Visits U.S. Africa Command U.S. Army Chief of Staff Visits U.S. Africa Command
11:37 AM4/29/2013
General Raymond T. Odierno, 38th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, visits U.S. Africa Command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, April 29, 2013.
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US Africa Command Hosts Live Web Chat to Promote World Malaria Day 2013

US Africa Command Hosts Live Web Chat to Promote World Malaria Day 2013 US Africa Command Hosts Live Web Chat to Promote World Malaria Day 2013
11:10 AM4/26/2013
U.S. Africa Command joined together with several other U.S. governmental organizations to raise awareness about the problem of malaria around the world, but most specifically on the African continent. The event, a live web chat, took place on
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New U.S. AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti in First Trip to Africa

New U.S. AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti in First Trip to Africa New U.S. AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti in First Trip to Africa
10:25 AM4/25/2013
Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16-18, as part of his first trip to Africa less than 2 weeks after taking command. Rodriguez, who took command of U.S. AFRICOM April 5, met with
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West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day

West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day
7:10 AM4/22/2013
West Africa Malaria Task Force Partners with U.S. Experts to Share Best Practices During World Malaria Day By Technical Sergeant Olufemi A. Owolabi During a symposium hosted by U.S. Africa Command in 2011, five East African nations’ militaries
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Commander
8:18 AM4/19/2013
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Terry R. Ferrell assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a ceremony here presided by the U.S. Africa Command commander April 18, 2013.
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