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CJTF-HOA Brings Safe Water to Garissa

CJTF-HOA Brings Safe Water to Garissa

CJTF-HOA Brings Safe Water to Garissa

12:00 AM8/11/2008

Service members with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined Kenyan Ministry of Defense personnel, municipality leaders, and residents of the villages of Shabah and Delolo to celebrate the dedication of two new wells on

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United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation

United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation

United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation

12:00 AM8/8/2008

A bilateral military agreement between the United States and Burkina Faso became effective on August 6, 2008 following the official signing by United States Marine Major General Anthony Jackson, Director of Operations and Logistics, U.S. Africa

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Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing

Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing

Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing

12:00 AM8/1/2008

Lack of resources and staffing within civilian agencies hinders their ability to carry out responsibilities, prompting the need for military assistance, emphasized Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte and Undersecretary of Defense for

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U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

12:00 AM7/31/2008

The United States and China continue to engage in dialogue over relations in Africa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Theresa Whelan said in testimony before

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AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success

AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success

AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success

12:00 AM7/30/2008

Following six days of testing, refining human interoperability and charting the way ahead, 225 military communicators stood smartly at attention during AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008 closing ceremonies July 23, 2008 at Nigerian Air Force Base, Abuja. Read more

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African Service Members Improve Communications Systems During Military Exercise Africa Endeavor

African Service Members Improve Communications Systems During Military Exercise Africa Endeavor

African Service Members Improve Communications Systems During Military Exercise Africa Endeavor

12:00 AM7/25/2008

A closing ceremony was held on July 24, 2008 to recognize more than 60 participants from 10 African nations who successfully completed a course on interference-free communications.

The 20-hour Spectrum Management seminar, part of a

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U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

12:00 AM7/21/2008

During a three-day visit to Sekondi, Ghana concluding on July 17, 2008, crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas worked with the Ghanaian Navy and National Port Police officers to improve equipment and train in maritime law enforcement

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Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08

Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08

Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08

12:00 AM7/16/2008

More than 225 military communicators and representatives from 22 African and European nations as well as the United States proudly passed in review to officially signal the start of AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08, July 16, 2008, at the Nigerian Air Force Base

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AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

AFRICOM Partners With African Nations to Promote Stability, Security

12:00 AM7/16/2008

U.S. Africa Command works in partnership with African nations to help make the continent more secure against terrorism and criminal enterprises and to promote prosperity, a senior defense official said at a hearing before the U.S. House Committee

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U.S. Soldiers, Sailors Participate in Clean-up Efforts in Garissa, Kenya

U.S. Soldiers, Sailors Participate in Clean-up Efforts in Garissa, Kenya

U.S. Soldiers, Sailors Participate in Clean-up Efforts in Garissa, Kenya

12:00 AM7/15/2008

U.S. soldiers and sailors supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa worked with Kenyan municipality leaders on July 11, 2008 to clean up Garissa, Kenya as part of a new garbage disposal program.

At a ceremony kicking off the

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Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

12:00 AM7/14/2008

During a press conference on July 11, 2008, General Owoye Azazi, Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, discussed the role of the Nigerian military in the upcoming AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008, a two-week, multinational, military exchange exercise.
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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

12:00 AM7/11/2008

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, capped two weeks of the Africa Center's Senior Leaders Seminar July 11, 2008, in an address emphasizing partnerships on the African continent as key to the mission of the newest U.S.

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Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

12:00 AM7/11/2008

Following a nine-week advanced training course, 24 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) are now qualified to serve as Signal Support System Specialists, also known as "signal soldiers". This group of graduates will manage and maintain

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Soldiers, Sailors, City Clean-up

Soldiers, Sailors, City Clean-up

Soldiers, Sailors, City Clean-up

12:00 AM7/11/2008

Soldiers and Sailors deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa helped municipality leaders here begin a new garbage disposal program July 11.

A ceremony marked a citywide campaign to clean-up Garissa with the help

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U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti

U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti

U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti

12:00 AM7/10/2008

U.S. Soldiers raced to the aid of several injured Djiboutians following a vehicle rollover accident June 24, 2008.

Returning from a day of weapons training in a five-vehicle convey, 60 service members with the Combined Joint Task

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U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

12:00 AM7/9/2008

American medical personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) began a medical health treatment project in the Tanga region of Tanzania, scheduled to continue through July 12, 2008.

The American medical team

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Equatorial Guinea Navy Officers Train Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas

Equatorial Guinea Navy Officers Train Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas

Equatorial Guinea Navy Officers Train Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas

12:00 AM7/7/2008

Two Equatorial Guinea Navy officers recently joined with U.S. coast guard members on the cutter Dallas for a monthlong familiarization with maritime techniques and procedures off the coast of West Africa.

During their time aboard the

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Veterans of Historic Humanitarian Berlin Airlift Visit Stuttgart and Africa Command

Veterans of Historic Humanitarian Berlin Airlift Visit Stuttgart and Africa Command

Veterans of Historic Humanitarian Berlin Airlift Visit Stuttgart and Africa Command

12:00 AM7/4/2008

Veteran military pilot Gail Halvorsen, famous as the "Candy Bomber" who inspired air crews to drop treats to children during the Berlin Airlift, visited Stuttgart and U.S. Africa Command headquarters July 1, 2008, while touring Germany on

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Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM7/4/2008

Today, July 4, 2008, please join me in celebrating our Nation's birthday.

As we observe this 4th of July period with our families and close friends, I hope all of us will take a few moments to reflect on the meaning of this holiday

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U.S. Must Convey What Africa Command Will, Won't Be, Officials Say

U.S. Must Convey What Africa Command Will, Won't Be, Officials Say

U.S. Must Convey What Africa Command Will, Won't Be, Officials Say

12:00 AM7/2/2008

As U.S. Africa Command prepares to go fully operational, one of its big challenges will be communicating not only what it aims to achieve, but also what it doesn't, senior officials at the Pentagon and at the new command agree.
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