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Africa Center for Strategic Studies Holds Maritime Safety and Security Seminar in Cape Verde

Africa Center for Strategic Studies Holds Maritime Safety and Security Seminar in Cape Verde Africa Center for Strategic Studies Holds Maritime Safety and Security Seminar in Cape Verde
3:48 PM3/6/2013
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), the government of Cape Verde and the U.S. Embassy in Cape Verde welcomed legal maritime experts to the
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U. S. Africa Command Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, Feb., 25, 2013

U. S. Africa Command Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, Feb., 25, 2013 U. S. Africa Command Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, Feb., 25, 2013
4:40 PM2/27/2013
U.S. Africa Command conducts its first ever Enlisted Professional Development Seminar at the headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, February, 25, 2013. Twenty-two enlisted personnel graduated from the class. (Photos by Adam Gramarossa, AFRICOM VI
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Final preparations for Central Accord 13 ensure U.S., African partners ready for success

Final preparations for Central Accord 13 ensure U.S., African partners ready for success Final preparations for Central Accord 13 ensure U.S., African partners ready for success
10:43 AM2/22/2013
Months of long-distance planning and meetings evolved in recent weeks into an in-person partnership that will launch Central Accord 13. Activity peaked in Douala, Cameroon, during the past week as American and Cameroonian military partners
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U.S. Sponsors Deployment Training for Malawi Defense Force

U.S. Sponsors Deployment Training for Malawi Defense Force U.S. Sponsors Deployment Training for Malawi Defense Force
12:37 PM2/20/2013
U.S. Army Africa along with Tennessee National Guard officers provided African Deployment Partnership Training, known as ADAPT, for Malawi Defense Force troops in Salima, Malawi recently. (Photos by Capt. Brad Copas)
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National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations

National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations
9:10 AM2/13/2013
A novel and flexible program managed by the National Guard is assisting U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa to create and maintain relationships with African partner nations. Known as the State Partnership Program, 54 states and territories
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East African Security Forces Host Inaugural Special Operations Conference

East African Security Forces Host Inaugural Special Operations Conference East African Security Forces Host Inaugural Special Operations Conference
3:34 PM2/11/2013
Across east Africa, the use of Special Operations Forces as a means to enhance the capability to protect civilians is a growing trend. Each nation has a unique mission and purpose for its SOF component, and no two look exactly the same. However,
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Regional Cooperation Crucial against Transnational Threats, Ugandan, U.S. Officials Say at East Africa Workshop

Regional Cooperation Crucial against Transnational Threats, Ugandan, U.S. Officials Say at East Africa Workshop Regional Cooperation Crucial against Transnational Threats, Ugandan, U.S. Officials Say at East Africa Workshop
2:28 PM2/7/2013
Increased regional cooperation is crucial for addressing the myriad of irregular security threats facing Eastern Africa, senior officials from the United States and Uganda told participants at the January 28, 2013, launch of a workshop on Improving
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ACSS Panels Discuss Priorities for Restoring Stability in Mali

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Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders

Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders
5:43 PM2/1/2013
STUTTGART - Six journalists from Nigeria spent this week learning about the U.S. Africa Command. Accompanied by U.S. Embassy Abuja staff, they wrapped up a week of orientation and peer tours of local media with an opportunity to ask AFRICOM
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Libyan Delegation Visits U.S. Africa Command

Libyan Delegation Visits U.S. Africa Command Libyan Delegation Visits U.S. Africa Command
1:36 PM2/1/2013
Chief of Staff Libyan Armed Forces Major General Yusuf Mangush and General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, walk through the honor guard cordon during a visit of the Libyan delegation to the command headquarters in Stuttgart,
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Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program

Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program
11:39 AM1/30/2013
A delegation of 11 Nigerians, consisting of military members and members of the Nigerian media, visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters Jan. 29, 2013.
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AFRICOM Family Resiliency Program Strengthens Marriages And Families

AFRICOM Family Resiliency Program Strengthens Marriages And Families AFRICOM Family Resiliency Program Strengthens Marriages And Families
1:55 PM1/29/2013
Thirty enlisted couples of U.S. Africa Command and their families gathered in Garmisch for a three-day family program focused on strengthening marriages and their families. The first ever Command Family Resiliency Program was held at the Edelweiss
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Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program

Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program
12:00 AM1/29/2013
Nigerian Army Col. Mohammed Yerima, director of Defense Information Nigerian Armed Forces, participated in a discussion as part of the U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program during a visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 29, 2013. The goal of the five-day seminar was to offer journalists a detailed understanding of U.S. Africa Command's mission, objectives and engagement programs in Africa to better inform their reporting.
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Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program

Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program
12:00 AM1/29/2013
Nigerian Army Col. Mohammed Yerima, director of Defense Information Nigerian Armed Forces, participated in a discussion as part of the U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program during a visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 29, 2013. The goal of the five-day seminar was to offer journalists a detailed understanding of U.S. Africa Command's mission, objectives and engagement programs in Africa to better inform their reporting.
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Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program

Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program Nigerian Delegates Participate in U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program
12:00 AM1/29/2013
Nigerian Army Col. Mohammed Yerima, director of Defense Information Nigerian Armed Forces, participated in a discussion as part of the U.S. Africa Command Media Visit Program during a visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 29, 2013. The goal of the five-day seminar was to offer journalists a detailed understanding of U.S. Africa Command's mission, objectives and engagement programs in Africa to better inform their reporting.
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AFRICOM Works to ‘Go Far’ With Partners, General Says

AFRICOM Works to ‘Go Far’ With Partners, General Says AFRICOM Works to ‘Go Far’ With Partners, General Says
9:34 AM1/25/2013
There are many challenges across the African continent, but there are also seldom-talked-about opportunities and successes, U.S. Africa Command’s leader said here today. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham addressed students, faculty and reporters about what
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AFRICOM Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali

AFRICOM Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali AFRICOM Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali
9:12 AM1/25/2013
The commander of U.S. Africa Command today shared lessons learned from what he called shortcomings in the U.S.-Malian training program which have contributed to turmoil in the African nation. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham spoke to students and faculty
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Grapple Takes Theater Security Cooperation Underwater

Grapple Takes Theater Security Cooperation Underwater Grapple Takes Theater Security Cooperation Underwater
12:00 AM1/8/2013
Military Sealift Command’s rescue and salvage ships are a bit like insurance – operating quietly in the background until they, along with their embarked Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit companies, are needed to be quickly on the scene for a mission,
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander's New Year Message

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander's New Year Message Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Commander's New Year Message
12:00 AM1/2/2013

To the men and women of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa,

As the New Year approaches, I would like to thank you for your dedication
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New year welcomes new vision for CJTF-HOA

New year welcomes new vision for CJTF-HOA New year welcomes new vision for CJTF-HOA
12:00 AM12/27/2012
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members are refocusing their vision to be the security partner of choice in East Africa as they welcome in the new year.

Maj. Gen. Rob Baker, CJTF-HOA commander, recently shared
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