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Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

12:00 AM5/4/2011

Bridging the gap between the military and civilians in order to democratize Africa was the topic of discussion by Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo, who spoke to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters staff April 27, 2011, on Kelley Barracks. Read more

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Marine Security Guard Detachment Dakar Opens Doors to APS-11 Marines

Marine Security Guard Detachment Dakar Opens Doors to APS-11 Marines

Marine Security Guard Detachment Dakar Opens Doors to APS-11 Marines

12:00 AM5/4/2011

The crackling sound that accompanied a thick layer of smoke was refreshingly not part of a training day for the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element (GCE), Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2011, as the juices

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Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

12:00 AM5/4/2011

Legal experts from Africa, the United States, and Europe shared ideas and national strategies to countering piracy during the second day of U.S. Africa Command's Military Legal Conference, May 3, 2011.

Piracy, a growing concern to

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USS Robert G. Bradley Completes Exercise Saharan Express

USS Robert G. Bradley Completes Exercise Saharan Express

USS Robert G. Bradley Completes Exercise Saharan Express

12:00 AM5/4/2011

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) completed exercise Saharan Express with the Cape Verdean Navy April 27, 2011.

Saharan Express is a multinational exercise which focuses on counter narcotics and proliferation training and is a part of

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Warrior's Night Concludes Phase 1 of U.S., Senegalese Exchange

Warrior's Night Concludes Phase 1 of U.S., Senegalese Exchange

Warrior's Night Concludes Phase 1 of U.S., Senegalese Exchange

12:00 AM5/3/2011

Before the day's festivities can begin, the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011 are all business. Standing at attention alongside Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service

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U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

12:00 AM5/3/2011

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, teamed with the Namibian Defense Force and Namibian Explosive Control Unit police officers in Arandis, Namibia, recently for Explosive

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African Legal Experts from 20 Nations Collaborate on Maritime Law Initiatives

African Legal Experts from 20 Nations Collaborate on Maritime Law Initiatives

African Legal Experts from 20 Nations Collaborate on Maritime Law Initiatives

12:00 AM5/3/2011

Regional and international cooperation is critical in the development and enforcement of legal measures to combat maritime crimes off the coast of Africa, according to legal experts at a three-day conference in Balaclava, Mauritius, May 1-5,

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ACOTA Training in Nairobi Builds East Africa Counter-IED Capacity

ACOTA Training in Nairobi Builds East Africa Counter-IED Capacity

ACOTA Training in Nairobi Builds East Africa Counter-IED Capacity

12:00 AM5/2/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation in concert with the Kenyan Army to develop a counter-Improvised Explosive Device (counter-IED) training program for East African

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CJTF Chaplain Celebrates Holy Week with Deployed Personnel

CJTF Chaplain Celebrates Holy Week with Deployed Personnel

CJTF Chaplain Celebrates Holy Week with Deployed Personnel

12:00 AM5/2/2011

During his visit to various units around East Africa, Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel) David Terrinoni celebrated Christian Holy Week with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) personnel beginning with a Palm Sunday

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Military Medics Extend Care Beyond Base Perimeter into Heart of Djibouti

Military Medics Extend Care Beyond Base Perimeter into Heart of Djibouti

Military Medics Extend Care Beyond Base Perimeter into Heart of Djibouti

12:00 AM4/30/2011

A group of about 20 servicemembers stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, partnered with a local church to set up a makeshift clinic and treat minor wounds in nearby Djibouti city April 30.

The clinic staff was comprised of volunteer

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Tennessee Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Detachment 25 Receives Annual Joint Operational Airlift Command Unit Award.

Tennessee Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Detachment 25 Receives Annual Joint Operational Airlift Command Unit Award.

Tennessee Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Detachment 25 Receives Annual Joint Operational Airlift Command Unit Award.

12:00 AM4/29/2011

(Photo Only) Tennessee Army National Guard Operational Support Airlift Detachment 25, currently assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, poses for a group photo in front of their C-12 fixed-wing aircraft after recently receiving the

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Army Honors Africom's First Commander

Army Honors Africom's First Commander

Army Honors Africom's First Commander

12:00 AM4/29/2011

A special review ceremony in FORT MYER, Va. April 27, 2011, honored Army General William E. "Kip" Ward for a career that has spanned four decades and saw him rise through the ranks to be the first commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Read more

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U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth

U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth

U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Visit s RAF Molesworth

12:00 AM4/28/2011

Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jack Johnson Jr., U.S. Africa Command’s senior enlisted leader, visited the men and women of the Intelligence and Knowledge Development Directorate at Royal Air Force Molesworth on April 28, 2011.
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Doxy Daily Maintains APS-11 Marines' Unit Effectiveness

Doxy Daily Maintains APS-11 Marines' Unit Effectiveness

Doxy Daily Maintains APS-11 Marines' Unit Effectiveness

12:00 AM4/28/2011

The sun rises early here as the Marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011, form in a line, water bottle in hand. Though the daily ritual may seem monotonous to some, taking

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FinEx Keeps APS 11 Marines, Senegalese Commandos on Their Toes

FinEx Keeps APS 11 Marines, Senegalese Commandos on Their Toes

FinEx Keeps APS 11 Marines, Senegalese Commandos on Their Toes

12:00 AM4/28/2011

As the smoke begins to clear, the gunfire starts back up. Blank ammunition covers the ground as the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011 and Senegalese commandos execute

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Marines, Senegalese Commandos Test Immediate Action Skills during APS-11

Marines, Senegalese Commandos Test Immediate Action Skills during APS-11

Marines, Senegalese Commandos Test Immediate Action Skills during APS-11

12:00 AM4/28/2011

In the dusty, tree-lined grasslands surrounding the lush delta in Toubakouta, Senegal, the training opportunities for U.S. marines and their Senegalese counterparts are vast. In this environment of thick green trees with low hanging branches,

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Air Force Leaders from Africa, United States Meet in Ethiopia

Air Force Leaders from Africa, United States Meet in Ethiopia

Air Force Leaders from Africa, United States Meet in Ethiopia

12:00 AM4/27/2011

Air force leaders from more than 20 nations across Africa joined with U.S. Air Force leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 26, 2011, to discuss aviation issues and develop partnerships across the continent.

The 2011 African Air

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APS-11 Marines, Senegalese Commandos Maneuver through River Obstacles

APS-11 Marines, Senegalese Commandos Maneuver through River Obstacles

APS-11 Marines, Senegalese Commandos Maneuver through River Obstacles

12:00 AM4/27/2011

High tide in the Sadoum River makes for a perfect training day as the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF), Africa Partnership Station 2011, partner alongside Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service

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Senegalese, Nigerian Special Forces Show Marines Small Boat Amphibious Tactics During APS-11

Senegalese, Nigerian Special Forces Show Marines Small Boat Amphibious Tactics During APS-11

Senegalese, Nigerian Special Forces Show Marines Small Boat Amphibious Tactics During APS-11

12:00 AM4/27/2011

A fast-moving river boat bouncing up and down the waterways can be an easy target for the adversary who may be dug in at each bank of the river. To compound on the boat's liability it can prove to be a difficult platform to hold steady when

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U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

12:00 AM4/27/2011

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, teamed with the Namibian Defense Force and Namibian Explosive Control Unit police officers recently for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

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