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U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa

U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa
12:00 AM9/21/2012
The United States is committed to helping African countries develop effective peacekeeping capability.
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Changing Lives Through Music

Changing Lives Through Music Changing Lives Through Music
12:00 AM9/20/2012
Music filled the air and children danced as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performed a concert for students and instructors of the De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band in Cullinan, South Africa, September 18, 2012.
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Sailors and Marines Wrap Up APS Visit in Benin

Sailors and Marines Wrap Up APS Visit in Benin Sailors and Marines Wrap Up APS Visit in Benin
12:00 AM9/14/2012
High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) departed Cotonou, Benin, following a four-day visit in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS), September 14, 2012. During the visit, Navy and civilian medical personnel from the non-governmental organization
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Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes Shares Parting Thoughts at AFRICOM

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes Shares Parting Thoughts at AFRICOM Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes Shares Parting Thoughts at AFRICOM
12:00 AM9/14/2012
In his last days as U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes shared some of the highlights and challenges of his past three years, focusing particularly on the interagency aspect of the command and the importance of
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Ham: National Guard Essential to Africa Command

Ham: National Guard Essential to Africa Command Ham: National Guard Essential to Africa Command
12:00 AM9/13/2012
The National Guard is essential to U.S. Africa Command, the combatant commander said in Reno, Nevada Monday, September 10, 2012. "We in Africa Command rely on members of the Army and Air National Guard every day to accomplish our mission," Army
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Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off

Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off
12:00 AM9/10/2012
Members from the Missouri Army National Guard's 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, based in Kansas City, and representatives from seven East African countries begin U.S. Army Africa sponsored Eastern Accord 2012 Counter Violent Extremism
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AFRICOM Leading the Way in Conflict Prevention in Africa, Says Former UNAMIR Commander

AFRICOM Leading the Way in Conflict Prevention in Africa, Says Former UNAMIR Commander AFRICOM Leading the Way in Conflict Prevention in Africa, Says Former UNAMIR Commander
12:00 AM9/6/2012
Conflict prevention and early intervention are key to eradicating human rights violations and catastrophic events such as genocide, said former commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) and Canadian Senator Romeo
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Swift Crew Continues APS Mission, Reflects on SECNAV Visit

Swift Crew Continues APS Mission, Reflects on SECNAV Visit Swift Crew Continues APS Mission, Reflects on SECNAV Visit
12:00 AM9/6/2012
Sailors and embarked crew aboard Military Sealift Command-chartered High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) donated their time and effort to help paint an orphanage Sept. 4, 2012, as the ship continues its Africa Partnership Station (APS) West 2012 mission
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CJTF-HOA Members Deliver 'Care' to Orphanage

CJTF-HOA Members Deliver 'Care' to Orphanage CJTF-HOA Members Deliver 'Care' to Orphanage
12:00 AM9/5/2012
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa soldiers forward-deployed to Ethiopia delivered care packages to a local orphanage September 2, 2012.
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African Journalists, PAOs Share Perspectives During First AFRICOM Media Symposium

African Journalists, PAOs Share Perspectives During First AFRICOM Media Symposium African Journalists, PAOs Share Perspectives During First AFRICOM Media Symposium
12:00 AM9/5/2012
About 65 journalists and military public affairs officers from 13 African nations and the United States gathered here August 27-30, 2012, for the first Public Affairs and the Media Symposium. The symposium, hosted by U.S. Africa Command, brought
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African Air Chiefs Gather to Build Partnerships, Strengthen Region

African Air Chiefs Gather to Build Partnerships, Strengthen Region African Air Chiefs Gather to Build Partnerships, Strengthen Region
12:00 AM8/29/2012
Military leaders from 10 different nations across Northwest Africa and the United States, in partnership with the African Center for Strategic Studies, gathered for the Regional Air Chiefs Conference here, August 28-30.
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HSV Swift Departs Nigeria Following Africa Partnership Station Visit

HSV Swift Departs Nigeria Following Africa Partnership Station Visit HSV Swift Departs Nigeria Following Africa Partnership Station Visit
12:00 AM8/27/2012
High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) completed a week-long visit to Lagos, Nigeria, in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012, August 24.
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German Parliament Member Visits AFRICOM Headquarters in Stuttgart

German Parliament Member Visits AFRICOM Headquarters in Stuttgart German Parliament Member Visits AFRICOM Headquarters in Stuttgart
12:00 AM8/27/2012
Elke Hoff, a member of the German parliament, visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters on Aug. 22, 2012, to deepen her understanding of the command and the two nations' mutual interests. It was her first visit to the command headquarters. "For
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First Senegal Navy Staff Talks Address Maritime Security Issues, Training

First Senegal Navy Staff Talks Address Maritime Security Issues, Training First Senegal Navy Staff Talks Address Maritime Security Issues, Training
12:00 AM8/27/2012
The first-ever Senegal navy staff talks took place August 23-24 at the Senegal navy headquarters in Dakar. Rear Admiral Mohamed Sane, chief of navy staff for the Senegal navy, presided over the two-day meeting along with Rear Admiral Kenneth
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SecAF discusses East Africa Mission during Djibouti Visit

SecAF discusses East Africa Mission during Djibouti Visit SecAF discusses East Africa Mission during Djibouti Visit
12:00 AM8/23/2012
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley made his first trip, since assuming his current post, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, today, to visit service members and civilians, and discuss operations in East Africa with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn
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Ham to Seek More National Guard Partnerships in Africa

Ham to Seek More National Guard Partnerships in Africa Ham to Seek More National Guard Partnerships in Africa
12:00 AM8/22/2012
As the North Carolina National Guard builds on successes of the Southern Accord 12 exercise that wrapped up last week with Botswana, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said he'll press to expand the State Partnership Program on the
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U.S Africa Command Denies Plans of Establishing in Bases in Botswana

U.S Africa Command Denies Plans of Establishing in Bases in Botswana U.S Africa Command Denies Plans of Establishing in Bases in Botswana
12:00 AM8/21/2012
In response to a recent newspaper article in Botswana, U.S. Africa Command's commanding officer, General Carter Ham, once again denied reports that the United States is seeking to establish a base or move the commanddâ?s headquarters to
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AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics
12:00 AM8/21/2012
Allegations that General Carter F. Ham, Commander of United States Africa Command, influenced Ethiopian politics in any way are false. The mission of U.S. Africa Command is to work with African nations to strengthen their defense capabilities in
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"Real life" Suicide Prevention: Wingmen Act to Save Life

"Real life" Suicide Prevention: Wingmen Act to Save Life "Real life" Suicide Prevention: Wingmen Act to Save Life
12:00 AM8/20/2012
For some service members, suicide prevention training may be just another computer-based training module that must be completed annually. But to four Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Airmen it was literally the difference between life and
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International Partners Inaugurate Amani Peace Operations Training Village

International Partners Inaugurate Amani Peace Operations Training Village International Partners Inaugurate Amani Peace Operations Training Village
12:00 AM8/20/2012
A choir sings during church service, a family leisurely strolls through the market, and laughter rings out from a friendly card game. Suddenly, a rebel group interrupts the peacefulness of the African village on a quiet afternoon. A radical faction
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