U.S. Military Security Assistance in Liberia Progresses
12:00 AM10/27/2010
The U.S. military's security cooperation efforts in Liberia reported progress October 25, 2010, to a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) delegation led by Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, AFRICOM's deputy to the commander for civil-military
In Final Stage, Amani Africa Exercise Gauges Africa Standby Force Readiness
12:00 AM10/27/2010
The African Union (AU) Commission's Africa Standby Force began the final phase of the Amani Africa Cycle with a command post exercise (CPX) October 20, 2010.
Ward: National Guard, Reserves Making Vital Contribution in Africa
12:00 AM10/26/2010
The National Guard and Reserves are making a vital contribution in Africa, the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in Washington, D.C, October 25, 2010.
AFRICOM Seaman Honored at USO Europe Service Salute
12:00 AM10/21/2010
Since his arrival to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) eight months ago, Petty Officer Third Class Kevin Mullins literally 'hit the deck' running. His efforts were recognized for his impact on both the command and local community during the
Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force Visits CJTF-HOA
12:00 AM10/18/2010
The chief master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force spent a day in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti to see firsthand the role Airmen play in the mission of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and throughout the U.S. Africa Command theater.
Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force Visits CJTF-HOA
12:00 AM10/18/2010
The chief master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force spent a day in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti to see firsthand the role Airmen play in the mission of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and throughout the U.S. Africa Command theater.
General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference
12:00 AM10/15/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, hosted a conference attended by 19 African nations, five European nations and the U.S. October 13-14, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
Gen Ward kicked off the US Africa Command CFC-Overseas Campaign on 4 October 2010. In order to promote CFC-Overseas, for the next 8 weeks we would like to use as many venues and resources as possible to improve our participation in "Making a
It's been almost two months since I last wrote...hard to believe.
Since my last blog I have been to Liberia, Djibouti, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. A very special event in September was the privilege and honor of hosting
Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation
12:00 AM10/12/2010
AFRICOM commander General William "Kip" Ward discussed U.S. Africa Command's role in supporting U.S. government efforts for stability and security in Africa with Robert Bosch Foundation members October 7, 2010 at the Robert Bosch house
Commander, NAVEUR-NAVAF, JFC Naples, Passes the Flag
12:00 AM10/8/2010
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald turned over command to Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, during a change of command ceremony at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, October 6, 2010.
The ceremony marked the completion of Fitzgerald's
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, kicked off the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Overseas for the command October 4, 2010, at Kelley Barracks.
Guinea's Interim President, General Sekouba Konate, and American General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM,) exchanged views and discussed matters of mutual interest during a Digital Video Conference (DVC) which took place
Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM9/30/2010
Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense Yero Boly met with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command, September 30, 2010, to identify areas of cooperation between Burkina Faso and the United States.
Global Financial Integrity Director Addresses AFRICOM Staff
12:00 AM9/24/2010
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) welcomed Raymond Baker, director of Global Financial Integrity (GFI), as the guest speaker of the AFRICOM Commander's Speakers Series held September 23, 2010 on Kelley Barracks.
Kenyan Defence Sergeants Major Focus on Enlisted Development during AFRICOM Visit
12:00 AM9/17/2010
A delegation of sergeants major from Kenya's defense service components visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of a senior leadership engagement that offered an in-depth look at the command's mission and activities,