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Togo Native Returns to Africa as Part of CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs Team

Togo Native Returns to Africa as Part of CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs Team Togo Native Returns to Africa as Part of CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs Team
12:00 AM9/30/2011
It was during a recent civil affairs mission through Djibouti that U.S. Army Reserve Corporal Kwami Koto was able to truly articulate his connection to the African continent and its people.

"You see those kids playing soccer,
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Returning to the "Land of Opportunity"

Returning to the "Land of Opportunity" Returning to the "Land of Opportunity"
12:00 AM9/30/2011
It was during a recent civil affairs mission through Djibouti, Africa, that U.S. Army Reserve Corporal Kwami Koto was able to truly articulate his connection to this continent and its people.

"You see those kids playing soccer,
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DOD Reviews Energy Strategy, Explores Energy Reduction Methods

DOD Reviews Energy Strategy, Explores Energy Reduction Methods DOD Reviews Energy Strategy, Explores Energy Reduction Methods
12:00 AM9/29/2011
Sharon Burke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs, visited U.S. Africa Command September 20, 2011 to discuss ways military forces can improve military readiness and capability by increasing the efficiency and
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Environmental Security Workshop Conducted in Namibia

Environmental Security Workshop Conducted in Namibia Environmental Security Workshop Conducted in Namibia
12:00 AM9/29/2011
The first joint U.S. Africa Command, Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC) and U.S. Embassy Environmental Security workshop was conducted in Windhoek, Namibia, September 27-30, 2011.

Key objectives of the workshop included
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader
12:00 AM9/28/2011
U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant James Davis assumed the role of the of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader during a senior enlisted leader change of responsibility ceremony here September
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CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader

CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader CJTF-HOA Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader
12:00 AM9/28/2011
U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant James Davis assumed the role of the of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader during a senior enlisted leader change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Lemonnier
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CJTF-HOA Enlisted Leader Reflects on Relationships Gained During Tour

CJTF-HOA Enlisted Leader Reflects on Relationships Gained During Tour CJTF-HOA Enlisted Leader Reflects on Relationships Gained During Tour
12:00 AM9/27/2011
SHEIK OSMAN COMPOUND, Djibouti (Sept. 22, 2011) – After one year as the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Scott Mykoo reflects on the relationships and progress made between
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Seabees Build Water Systems for Zanzibar Schools

Seabees Build Water Systems for Zanzibar Schools Seabees Build Water Systems for Zanzibar Schools
12:00 AM9/27/2011
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania - The U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to CJTF-Horn of Africa were tasked with the mission to travel to Zanzibar, Tanzania, and work with the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces crew of combat engineers to construct two 10,000-liter
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CJTF-HOA Enlisted Leader Reflects on Relationships Gained During Tour

CJTF-HOA Enlisted Leader Reflects on Relationships Gained During Tour CJTF-HOA Enlisted Leader Reflects on Relationships Gained During Tour
12:00 AM9/26/2011
After one year as the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Scott Mykoo reflects on the relationships and progress made between coalition and regional military forces here.
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AFRICOM Supports U.S. Embassy to Promote Rural Development in Central Tunisia

AFRICOM Supports U.S. Embassy to Promote Rural Development in Central Tunisia AFRICOM Supports U.S. Embassy to Promote Rural Development in Central Tunisia
12:00 AM9/23/2011
U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Air Forces Africa staff visited Tunis, Tunisia, September 12-17, 2011, in support of U.S. Embassy humanitarian assistance projects and initiatives to promote rural development in central Tunisia.
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Samuel B. Roberts Wraps Up Mission for APS East

Samuel B. Roberts Wraps Up Mission for APS East Samuel B. Roberts Wraps Up Mission for APS East
12:00 AM9/22/2011
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) made a port visit to Tanzania September 19-21, 2011 to participate in the Africa Partnership Station (APS) East 2011 Hotwash closing conference, marking the completion of their mission supporting APS East.
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TRANSCRIPT: President Obama at U.N. Highlights African Progress, Calls for Lasting Peace

TRANSCRIPT: President Obama at U.N. Highlights African Progress, Calls for Lasting Peace TRANSCRIPT: President Obama at U.N. Highlights African Progress, Calls for Lasting Peace
12:00 AM9/22/2011
U.S. President Barack Obama noted several examples of progress in Africa as he described 2011 as a "time of extraordinary transformation" and called for lasting peace around the world during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on
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California Army Unit Contributes to Disaster Response Exercise in Zanzibar

California Army Unit Contributes to Disaster Response Exercise in Zanzibar California Army Unit Contributes to Disaster Response Exercise in Zanzibar
12:00 AM9/22/2011
Twenty-five members of the 5th Brigade of the 75th Division (5Bde/75DIV) from California recently participated in Natural Fire 11, a bilateral, multinational exercise held in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The 5th Brigade along with approximately 325 members
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Kenyan, US Chaplains Exchange Best Practices

Kenyan, US Chaplains Exchange Best Practices Kenyan, US Chaplains Exchange Best Practices
12:00 AM9/20/2011
In an opportunity to engage with his U.S. military counterparts, a Kenyan Ministry of State for Defense chaplain spent three weeks exchanging best practices with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier chaplains from multiple
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Tanzanian, US Soldiers Share More Than Military Skills

Tanzanian, US Soldiers Share More Than Military Skills Tanzanian, US Soldiers Share More Than Military Skills
12:00 AM9/20/2011
The Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) put aside linguistic and cultural barriers to share military police best practices with U.S. service members and civilians, August 15 to September 2, 2011 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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NNSA and AFRICOM Conduct Inaugural East African Border Security Workshop

NNSA and AFRICOM Conduct Inaugural East African Border Security Workshop NNSA and AFRICOM Conduct Inaugural East African Border Security Workshop
12:00 AM9/16/2011
On September 16, 2011, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded a week-long cooperative border security workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as part of a joint effort to enhance security at
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers
12:00 AM9/15/2011
The commander of U.S. Africa Command told journalists that in his travels through Africa he is guided by two main principles: A safe, stable, and secure Africa is the best interest of Africans as well as the United States; and that Africans are
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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele
12:00 AM9/15/2011
The people of Negele, Ethiopia, celebrated the hard work between the governments of Ethiopia and the United States August 22, 2011, during a ground breaking ceremony signifying the start of construction for a much-needed bridge that will connect
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Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Stressed during Natural Fire 2011

Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Stressed during Natural Fire 2011 Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Stressed during Natural Fire 2011
12:00 AM9/14/2011
The power of one with the strength of many is an old adage expressing that a unified force can accomplish more than several individuals on their own. Cooperation is one of the main focuses of Natural Fire 11, a multinational disaster response and
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Swift Sailors Read to Gambian Children

Swift Sailors Read to Gambian Children Swift Sailors Read to Gambian Children
12:00 AM9/13/2011
Sailors from the High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) participated in a community service project at the Starfish International school in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West, September 8, 2011.

Starfish International is a
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