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U.S. Africa Command Faces Challenges, Says Army Analyst

U.S. Africa Command Faces Challenges, Says Army Analyst U.S. Africa Command Faces Challenges, Says Army Analyst
12:00 AM10/17/2008
As the newly formed U.S. Africa Command prepares to do business, the military must change the way it thinks about security there, says a senior Army analyst on October 17, 2008.

The challenges for security in Africa affect the United
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Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes

Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes
12:00 AM10/15/2008
On the first of October, CJTF-HOA transitioned from US Central Command to the newest combatant command in the Department of Defense, US Africa Command. As our new commander, General Kip Ward said when he visited us in Djibouti in late September,
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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Africa Command Establishment Commemoration Ceremony Oct. 17 in Stuttgart

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Africa Command Establishment Commemoration Ceremony Oct. 17 in Stuttgart MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Africa Command Establishment Commemoration Ceremony Oct. 17 in Stuttgart
12:00 AM10/11/2008
General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, will be joined by diplomatic and military representatives in a ceremony October 17 commemorating the establishment of U.S. Africa Command. The new command coordinates U.S. military
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NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia

NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia
12:00 AM10/10/2008
Editor's Note: NATO does not have a formal connection to U.S. Africa Command. This news release is posted on the Africa Command website to promote greater public awareness of international efforts to counter piracy off the coast of Somalia.
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U.S. Africa Command Stands Up

U.S. Africa Command Stands Up U.S. Africa Command Stands Up
12:00 AM10/9/2008

The following article by Colonel Robert Killebrew (retired) first appeared on the Small Wars Journal website. Killebrew is not associated with nor does he represent U.S. Africa Command. It is posted on the U.S. AFRICOM website to further
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Conflict Prevention Will Be Key for New Africa Command

Conflict Prevention Will Be Key for New Africa Command Conflict Prevention Will Be Key for New Africa Command
12:00 AM10/6/2008
The U.S. military activated its sixth geographic command, dedicated exclusively to the continent of Africa, on October 1.

The new U.S. Africa Command flag was unfurled during a formal ceremony held at the Pentagon before African
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DoD Announces Activation Of Unified Geographic Command

DoD Announces Activation Of Unified Geographic Command DoD Announces Activation Of Unified Geographic Command
12:00 AM10/2/2008
The Department of Defense today announced the activation of United States Africa Command, the sixth unified geographic command within the DoD unified command structure.

"It is, at its heart, a different kind of command with a
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Africa Command Unfurls Colors During Pentagon Ceremony

Africa Command Unfurls Colors During Pentagon Ceremony Africa Command Unfurls Colors During Pentagon Ceremony
12:00 AM10/2/2008
A new U.S. unified command that seeks to meld civilian expertise with military planning and logistics raised its flag during a Pentagon ceremony today.

Army General William E. "Kip" Ward unfurled the colors and told Defense
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U.S. Africa Command Assumes Responsibility for Military Relations with 53 Countries

U.S. Africa Command Assumes Responsibility for Military Relations with 53 Countries U.S. Africa Command Assumes Responsibility for Military Relations with 53 Countries
12:00 AM10/2/2008
The Department of Defense announced October 1, 2008, that United States Africa Command has become the sixth unified geographic command within the Department of Defense unified command structure.

Based in Stuttgart, Germany, with select
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New U.S. Military Command to Focus Exclusively on Africa

New U.S. Military Command to Focus Exclusively on Africa New U.S. Military Command to Focus Exclusively on Africa
12:00 AM9/29/2008
After long preparations, the new U.S. Africa Command that President Bush announced in February 2007 is scheduled to become fully operational October 1.

On the eve of its official launch, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
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Combined Task Force 150 Thwarts Criminal Activities

Combined Task Force 150 Thwarts Criminal Activities Combined Task Force 150 Thwarts Criminal Activities
12:00 AM9/29/2008
Editor's Note: Combined Task Force 150 falls under the authority of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. This multinational task force is patrolling the Gulf of Aden between Yemen and the Horn of Africa. The task force
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U.S. AFRICOM Commander Praises Commitment of Service Members During Visit to Djibouti

U.S. AFRICOM Commander Praises Commitment of Service Members During Visit to Djibouti U.S. AFRICOM Commander Praises Commitment of Service Members During Visit to Djibouti
12:00 AM9/24/2008
As General William "Kip" Ward prepares to fully stand up U.S. Africa Command, he told a crowd of about 1,000 members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa that U.S. AFRICOM was a way for the Department of Defense to focus its
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U.S. Africa Command Remembers September 11th

U.S. Africa Command Remembers September 11th U.S. Africa Command Remembers September 11th
12:00 AM9/11/2008
Today, September 11, is a special day in the life of our country, a day to remember and reflect on that fateful morning in 2001 when everything in our world changed.

Every generation has its own pivotal days. For some it was Pearl
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Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit

Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit
12:00 AM9/2/2008
Liberia's new democratic government took an historic step toward establishing its own security August 29, 2008, with the activation of a new infantry battalion trained with the assistance of the United States and the international
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U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles

U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles
12:00 AM8/28/2008
A set of U.S. Africa Command-related articles featured in Issue 51 of the Joint Force Quarterly describes the command's progression from its conception to its transition into unified command status, taking into account lessons learned and its
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U.S. AFRICOM, SOUTHCOM Promote new approach to regional challenges

U.S. AFRICOM, SOUTHCOM Promote new approach to regional challenges U.S. AFRICOM, SOUTHCOM Promote new approach to regional challenges
12:00 AM8/27/2008
Along with U.S. Africa Command going fully operational Oct. 1, the Defense Department will reach another milestone as U.S. Southern Command officials complete a major reorganization that also promotes joint, interagency and even private- and
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Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing

Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing
12:00 AM8/1/2008
Lack of resources and staffing within civilian agencies hinders their ability to carry out responsibilities, prompting the need for military assistance, emphasized Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte and Undersecretary of Defense for
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U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations
12:00 AM7/31/2008
The United States and China continue to engage in dialogue over relations in Africa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Theresa Whelan said in testimony before
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Stuttgart Navy, Marine Corps Community Donates Supplies for Wounded Marines and Sailors

Stuttgart Navy, Marine Corps Community Donates Supplies for Wounded Marines and Sailors Stuttgart Navy, Marine Corps Community Donates Supplies for Wounded Marines and Sailors
12:00 AM7/31/2008
Clothing, books and personal supplies were delivered to Navy and Marine Corps personnel being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center July 30, 2008.

The items were donated by military personnel stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, in
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AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success

AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success
12:00 AM7/30/2008
Following six days of testing, refining human interoperability and charting the way ahead, 225 military communicators stood smartly at attention during AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008 closing ceremonies July 23, 2008 at Nigerian Air Force Base, Abuja.  Read more