Centered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but with tactical training conducted in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Nigeria, Flintlock 10 will run from May 2-23, 2010.
Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2010.
Losey, a native of Tacoma, Washington, relieved Rear Admiral
As Rear Admiral Anthony Kurta, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepared for his change of command ceremony scheduled for March 27, 2010, he took time to reflect on his 14-month deployment and the changes he's seen.
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Ward Challenges U.S. Military Mentors to be Model Professionals for Liberian Soldiers
12:00 AM3/25/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), concluded a daylong visit to Liberia March 24, 2010 by visiting and having lunch with nearly 50 U.S. military service members currently serving on temporary duty in Liberia. The
STATEMENT: Incorrect Press Reporting on Nigerian Oil Theft
12:00 AM3/24/2010
A Nigerian newspaper reporting on annual theft of $1 billion from Nigeria's oil sector misrepresented U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) and U.S. Naval Forces Africa maritime security officials. The U.S. military officials did not provide any
Belgian Navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) departed Cotonou, Benin, March 23, 2010, after five days of at sea and in port training with African students as part of the European-led Africa Partnership Station (APS) West
AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria
12:00 AM3/19/2010
The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010.
No U.S. Desire to "Americanize" Somali Peace Process
12:00 AM3/15/2010
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 (AFRICOM) does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports
The National Guard's State Partnership Program is a superb tool for U.S. Africa Command, General William E. Ward told a congressional committee March 9, 2010.
"The benefits ... are many and impressive," said Ward, commander of U.S.
U.S. Africa Command Assists Security, Stability Efforts
12:00 AM3/10/2010
The Africa Partnership Station, a U.S.-led response to requests by African nations for maritime training, is now in its fifth deployment as it expands its scope along the African coastline, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said today.
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee
12:00 AM3/10/2010
In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 9, 2010, the commander of U.S. Africa Command provided an overview of the strategic environment in Africa, explained U.S. AFRICOM's strategic approach, and showed how security
AFRICOM POSTURE STATEMENT: Ward Reports Annual Testimony to Congress
12:00 AM3/9/2010
In testimony before Congress March 9, 2010, the commander of U.S. Africa Command provided an overview of the strategic environment in Africa, explained U.S. AFRICOM's strategic approach, and showed how security cooperation efforts promote
Statement by Secretary Clinton: Ghana Independence Day
12:00 AM3/6/2010
AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to
U.S. military support to international efforts in Somalia was discussed during a media roundtable March 4, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium, with two senior members of the U.S. Africa Command staff who were visiting representatives of the European
Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region
12:00 AM3/5/2010
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 (AFRICOM) does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports
Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development
12:00 AM3/4/2010
Too much early focus on political development and not enough on economic development is hindering the ability of post-conflict African nations to recover from years of war and violence, said Dr. Paul Collier, a widely respected author and Oxford
Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM2/26/2010
A delegation of media representatives from Ghana visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of an orientation program to offer an in-depth look at the command's mission, February 22-26, 2010.
DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Vicki Huddleston visited 17th Air Force February 24, 2010, to get a first-hand look at the air component’s programs and objectives in support of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). A career
Editor's 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