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Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC

Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC
12:00 AM1/25/2011
Women are not the only victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a ground-breaking research study which was presented to U.S. Africa Command staff, January 21, 2011.

The Democratic Republic of the
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Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course

Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course
12:00 AM1/21/2011
The year ahead presents broad opportunities for U.S. Africa Command to contribute to stability in support of vital U.S. national interests in Africa, the organization's commander said, January 19, 2011 in a message to his staff.
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409th Contracting Support Brigade Talks Mission Support at AFRICOM Conference

409th Contracting Support Brigade Talks Mission Support at AFRICOM Conference 409th Contracting Support Brigade Talks Mission Support at AFRICOM Conference
12:00 AM1/21/2011
At the semi-annual U.S. Africa Command Contracting Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, representatives from the Kaiserslautern-based 409th Contracting Support Brigade had the opportunity to discuss amongst interested parties and stakeholders the
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U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011

U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011 U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011
12:00 AM1/19/2011
Teammates:

2011 presents us with many opportunities to contribute to stability in support of our vital national interests in Africa.

In the past year, African nations and regional organizations have been addressing
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U.S. Army Africa Commander Builds Relationships in West Africa

U.S. Army Africa Commander Builds Relationships in West Africa U.S. Army Africa Commander Builds Relationships in West Africa
12:00 AM1/18/2011
Major General David R. Hogg, commander, U.S. Army Africa, traveled to Ghana, Togo and Benin to visit with key military leaders and land force commanders January 10-14, 2011 during his latest Senior Leader Engagement (SLE) excursion.
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The Horn of Africa: Building the Future

The Horn of Africa: Building the Future The Horn of Africa: Building the Future
12:00 AM1/14/2011
What does service in the Horn of Africa mean? Usually it’s associated with humanitarian efforts or international military training in exotic locations. These images belie the breadth and complexity of military operations in the Horn of Africa.
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U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011

U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011 U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011
12:00 AM1/13/2011
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa (MarForAf) recently received the first wave of new mentors bound for Liberia to participate in Operation Onward Liberty(OOL)--a U.S. Department of State-funded, U.S. Africa Command program aimed at rebuilding the
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Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT

Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT
12:00 AM1/13/2011
Two U.S. Army Africa personnel joined with uniformed and civilian members of the Burundian Defense Forces to conduct a deployment capability assessment in Bujumbura, December 14-17, 2010.

Sergeant 1st Class Luis Febles and Gordon
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Sailors, Djiboutians Build Understanding with Walls

Sailors, Djiboutians Build Understanding with Walls Sailors, Djiboutians Build Understanding with Walls
12:00 AM1/13/2011
Sailors operating from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) participated in an exchange of masonry knowledge with local skilled laborers January 7 as part of an ongoing U.S.-Djiboutian joint construction project.

A team
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CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference

CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference
12:00 AM1/12/2011
Military logistics officers gathered in Djibouti January 2011 to participate in the first East African Coalition Logistics Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. The conference brought together logistics officers from
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U.S. Army Africa Supports Military Medical Response Development in Accra, Ghana

U.S. Army Africa Supports Military Medical Response Development in Accra, Ghana U.S. Army Africa Supports Military Medical Response Development in Accra, Ghana
12:00 AM1/4/2011
Two U.S. soldiers from the Department of Combat Medic Training engaged in four days of disaster response learning with about 20 uniformed and civilian members of the Ghanaian military, November 1-5, 2010.

Sergeant Major Tony Williams
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U.S. Africa Command Announces Results of Combined Federal Campaign

U.S. Africa Command Announces Results of Combined Federal Campaign U.S. Africa Command Announces Results of Combined Federal Campaign
12:00 AM1/4/2011
U.S. Africa Command completed its annual fundraising campaign in support of charities worldwide as well as the local military community, December 15, 2010.

Personnel at U.S. Africa Command raised more than $300,000 through the
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Djibouti's Head General Says Partnership with U.S. Provides Stability

Djibouti's Head General Says Partnership with U.S. Provides Stability Djibouti's Head General Says Partnership with U.S. Provides Stability
12:00 AM12/29/2010
STUTTGART, Germany - Djibouti's chief of defense met with U.S. Africa Command’s top general and his staff December 13, 2010 at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

Major General Fathi Ahmed Houssein and General
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U.S. Army Africa commander meets Algerian military, government leaders

U.S. Army Africa commander meets Algerian military, government leaders U.S. Army Africa commander meets Algerian military, government leaders
12:00 AM12/28/2010
VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Africa’s commanding general met with Algerian military and government leaders in Algiers Dec. 5-7.

Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, toured the Algerian Central
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US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa

US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM12/24/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti, Dec 24, 2010 —

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Mark S. Ripka, U.S. Africa Command's (U.S. AFRICOM) senior enlisted leader, personally recognized several Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction
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AFRICOM Visit by Yamamoto, Huddleston Emphasizes Interagency Coordination in Africa

AFRICOM Visit by Yamamoto, Huddleston Emphasizes Interagency Coordination in Africa AFRICOM Visit by Yamamoto, Huddleston Emphasizes Interagency Coordination in Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
Defense and State Department policy officials addressed hot topics including WikiLeaks and the U.S. federal budget in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Africa Command officials during a visit to the headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, December 6,
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Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa

Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
Emerging communication technology in Africa is changing the way Africans get their information and providing unprecedented opportunities for the development of security-monitoring programs, banking services, and more, said a world-renowned
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NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa

NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Dec 15, 2010 –The Seabees assigned Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 Detail Horn of Africa (HOA) officially relieved NMCB 7 Det. HOA during a turnover ceremony on Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, December 15, 2010.
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Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race

Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race
12:00 AM12/21/2010
More than 300 service members and civilians attached to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier participated in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race, sponsored by the French Foreign Legion, December 16, 2010.  Read more
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Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race

Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race Members of Combined Joint Task Force Take Part in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race
12:00 AM12/16/2010
More than 300 service members and civilians attached to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier participated in the 28th Annual Grand Bara 15k Race, sponsored by the French Foreign Legion, December 16.
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