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U.S. Army Africa Commander Speaks at Vicenza Security Conference

U.S. Army Africa Commander Speaks at Vicenza Security Conference U.S. Army Africa Commander Speaks at Vicenza Security Conference
12:00 AM6/11/2012
Major General David R. Hogg, commander of U.S. Army Africa, was a featured speaker at the September 11 Cultural Association's day-long seminar on Mediterranean security, at the Vicenza Centro Congressi Confartigianato, in May 2012.
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Phoenix Express Pre-Sail Conference Marks Start to Maritime Portion of Exercise

Phoenix Express Pre-Sail Conference Marks Start to Maritime Portion of Exercise Phoenix Express Pre-Sail Conference Marks Start to Maritime Portion of Exercise
12:00 AM5/17/2012
Service members from European, North African and U.S. Naval forces participated in a pre-sail conference kickoff for Exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, May
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HIV, AIDS Conference Stresses Total Preventative Package

HIV, AIDS Conference Stresses Total Preventative Package HIV, AIDS Conference Stresses Total Preventative Package
12:00 AM5/10/2012
Throughout the 2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference, occurring May 7-10, representatives from 77 nations have been learning new ways to re-energize their HIV/AIDS prevention programs.

"It’s really re-energizing prevention
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77 Nations Share Best Practices at HIV/AIDS Conference

77 Nations Share Best Practices at HIV/AIDS Conference 77 Nations Share Best Practices at HIV/AIDS Conference
12:00 AM5/7/2012
More than 445 military and civilian delegates from 77 nations gathered in Maputo, Mozambique, May 7, 2012, to share best practices in HIV prevention, care and treatment.

The Armed Forces for the Defense of Mozambique, in cooperation
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Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013

Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013 Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013
12:00 AM4/9/2012
The Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013 Initial Planning Conference (IPC) took place in Garmisch, Germany, March 28-30, 2012.
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Adaptive Logistics Network Guides USARAF Operations

Adaptive Logistics Network Guides USARAF Operations Adaptive Logistics Network Guides USARAF Operations
12:00 AM3/2/2012

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted a conference for logisticians and logistics partners in Entebbe, Uganda, February 2012 to collaborate on ways to improve efficiencies in mission support.

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NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts AFRICOM Conference

NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts AFRICOM Conference NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts AFRICOM Conference
12:00 AM12/2/2011

General Carter F. Ham, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with AFRICOM component commanders from Europe and Africa for the semi-annual AFRICOM Component Commander's Conference on the Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy, November 21,

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Lesotho hosts Africa Endeavor 2012 planning conference

Lesotho hosts Africa Endeavor 2012 planning conference Lesotho hosts Africa Endeavor 2012 planning conference
12:00 AM11/7/2011
Defense representatives from more than 30 African nations joined together in Maseru, Lesotho, November 7-11, 2011, to participate in the initial planning conference for next year's Africa Endeavor.

Africa Endeavor is an annual
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TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Addresses Participants of Maritime and Coastal Security Conference in South Africa

TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Addresses Participants of Maritime and Coastal Security Conference in South Africa TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Holmes Addresses Participants of Maritime and Coastal Security Conference in South Africa
12:00 AM10/27/2011
While addressing participants of the Maritime and Coastal Security Africa Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, highlighted the historical context of the command,
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Some Guidelines Met for Ending Libya Mission, Official Says

Some Guidelines Met for Ending Libya Mission, Official Says Some Guidelines Met for Ending Libya Mission, Official Says
12:00 AM10/7/2011
Three of the four guidelines laid out this week by Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta for ending Operation Unified Protector in Libya have been met, a senior defense official said October 7, 2011.

At Panetta's final news conference
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2011 Africa Military Chaplains Conference Begins in Ghana

2011 Africa Military Chaplains Conference Begins in Ghana 2011 Africa Military Chaplains Conference Begins in Ghana
12:00 AM10/4/2011
The first AFRICOM Military Chaplains Conference to take place on the African continent kicked off on October 3, 2011 in Accra, Ghana with 38 African military chaplains and seven U.S. military chaplains attending. The four-day, landmark event was
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U.S. AFRICOM Surgeon's Conference Focuses on Medical Stability Ops and Strengthening Relationship with African Union

U.S. AFRICOM Surgeon's Conference Focuses on Medical Stability Ops and Strengthening Relationship with African Union U.S. AFRICOM Surgeon's Conference Focuses on Medical Stability Ops and Strengthening Relationship with African Union
12:00 AM10/3/2011
Training doctors and health professionals within militaries is necessary for providing effective health support in military operations, according to the African Union's sole physician and medical planning officer.

Lieutenant
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Samuel B. Roberts Wraps Up Mission for APS East

Samuel B. Roberts Wraps Up Mission for APS East Samuel B. Roberts Wraps Up Mission for APS East
12:00 AM9/22/2011
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) made a port visit to Tanzania September 19-21, 2011 to participate in the Africa Partnership Station (APS) East 2011 Hotwash closing conference, marking the completion of their mission supporting APS East.
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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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U.S. Army Africa sponsors security cooperation conference

U.S. Army Africa sponsors security cooperation conference U.S. Army Africa sponsors security cooperation conference
12:00 AM9/1/2011
Nearly 150 military and civilian personnel representing organizations from throughout Africa, Europe and the U.S. participated in U.S. Army Africa's Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference held Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.

The Office
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Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium

Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium
12:00 AM8/26/2011
For the first time in its nine-year history, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa hosted a senior enlisted conference, August 22 to 24, bringing together service members from 11 countries, spanning four continents, to enhance regional
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Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium

Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium
12:00 AM8/26/2011
For the first time in its nine-year history, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa hosted a senior enlisted conference, August 22 to 24, 2011, bringing together service members from 11 countries, spanning four continents, to enhance
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Seminar Focuses on Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa

Seminar Focuses on Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa Seminar Focuses on Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa
12:00 AM7/21/2011
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosted a maritime safety and security conference July 19-21, 2011, in Garmisch, Germany, to facilitate cooperation and collaboration
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AFRICOM’s Environmental Security Program Brings USDOD and Botswana Defense Forces together for Workshop

AFRICOM’s Environmental Security Program Brings USDOD and Botswana Defense Forces together for Workshop AFRICOM’s Environmental Security Program Brings USDOD and Botswana Defense Forces together for Workshop
12:00 AM7/8/2011
Environmental considerations in military operations was the focus of a U.S. Africa Command environmental security workshop held jointly with the Botswana Defense Forces (BDF) June 28-30, 2011, in Gaborone, Botswana.

The conference, led
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AFRICOM Partners with Rwanda Peace Academy for Environmental Security Workshop

AFRICOM Partners with Rwanda Peace Academy for Environmental Security Workshop AFRICOM Partners with Rwanda Peace Academy for Environmental Security Workshop
12:00 AM6/23/2011
The first joint U.S. Africa Command and Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) Environmental Security workshop was conducted in Masanze, Rwanda, June 21-23, 2011, with more than 40 participants.

The conference, hosted by U.S. Africa Command and
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