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Coast Guard Cutter Dallas Advances Maritime Partnership with Sao Tome and Principe

Coast Guard Cutter Dallas Advances Maritime Partnership with Sao Tome and Principe

Coast Guard Cutter Dallas Advances Maritime Partnership with Sao Tome and Principe

12:00 AM7/2/2008

In an effort to enhance maritime security in Sao Tome and Principe, crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas partnered with Sao Tome Coast Guard personnel June 27 to July 2, 2008, to share ideas and practice maritime procedures and

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Joint Chiefs Chairman Offers Encouragement as New Africa Command Takes Shape

Joint Chiefs Chairman Offers Encouragement as New Africa Command Takes Shape

Joint Chiefs Chairman Offers Encouragement as New Africa Command Takes Shape

12:00 AM6/26/2008

The top U.S. military officer challenged the U.S. Africa Command staff to seize the opportunities presented as they stand up a new, uniquely organized command that brings more focus to a vital part of the world.

Navy Admiral Mike

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

12:00 AM6/26/2008

During a visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 26, 2008, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen expressed high expectations for the command's future and called on staff members to

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African Nations Work Together for Maritime Security

African Nations Work Together for Maritime Security

African Nations Work Together for Maritime Security

12:00 AM6/24/2008

DJIBOUTI--Representatives from 10 East African nations, along with coalition partners from the United Kingdom, France and the United States participated in a week-long working group to help lay a foundation for partnership in the realm of maritime

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Community Celebrates Refurbishment of Kenyan Girls' School

Community Celebrates Refurbishment of Kenyan Girls' School

Community Celebrates Refurbishment of Kenyan Girls' School

12:00 AM6/19/2008

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined with parents, teachers and community leaders June 11, 2008, to celebrate the dedication of the recently-renovated Lamu Girls' Secondary School.

"The new parts of our

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Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM6/18/2008

More than 40 recognized academics gathered at the National Conference Center in Landsdowne, Virginia June 9-11 for an Academic Symposium, which introduced the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) to the broader U.S. academic community and provided a forum

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Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

12:00 AM6/18/2008

More than 40 Cameroonian Marine Corps leaders participated in a five-day event conducted by U.S. Marines and sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command from June 9 - 13, 2008, during which they reviewed tactics, techniques, and procedures for securing

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African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

12:00 AM6/18/2008

Eight African Union technicians and military personnel were awarded certificates on June 13, 2008 for their successful completion of an advanced training class on a communications system called the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite

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Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission

Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission

Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission

12:00 AM6/17/2008

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas concluded a groundbreaking law enforcement mission on June 17, marking the first time a foreign law enforcement detachment conducted patrols and interdiction operations from a U.S. military ship in Western Africa.

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Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

12:00 AM6/16/2008

More than 200 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia successfully completed a month-long training course required for advancement to the rank of sergeant. A graduation ceremony was scheduled for June 20, 2008 to honor their achievements,

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AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

12:00 AM6/13/2008

Army General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Spanish and Portuguese leaders during a multi-day visit to both countries June 9-12, 2008.

The visit was the first that Ward had made to either

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Cape Verde School Receives Fresh Coat of Paint by U.S. Coast Guard Members

Cape Verde School Receives Fresh Coat of Paint by U.S. Coast Guard Members

Cape Verde School Receives Fresh Coat of Paint by U.S. Coast Guard Members

12:00 AM6/11/2008

U.S. Coast Guard crew members helped repaint an elementary school in Mindelo, Cape Verde, on June 6, 2008. The project was one of a series of activities scheduled in the area, as part of the U.S. Navy's Africa Partnership Station, whose

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Joint Service Members Repair Djibouti School

Joint Service Members Repair Djibouti School

Joint Service Members Repair Djibouti School

12:00 AM6/9/2008

U.S. service members with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) made repairs at a local school near Djibouti on May 31, 2008, to improve conditions for teachers and students and allow a greater number of children to receive an

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A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

12:00 AM6/6/2008

The ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy in Africa is to create a better environment for Africans and better prospects for their future, and not to compete with China for influence.

Summing up U.S. policy toward China and its

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Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

12:00 AM6/5/2008

As the U.S. Africa Command continues to develop its organizational structure, a primary focus is to ensure a smooth transition of programs and activities to AFRICOM from the European, Central, and Pacific Commands.

This message was

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School dedication celebrates Ethiopian, U.S. partnership

School dedication celebrates Ethiopian, U.S. partnership

School dedication celebrates Ethiopian, U.S. partnership

12:00 AM6/5/2008

Residents of Kelami, Ethiopia gathered with U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) June 5, 2008 to dedicate the newly-constructed Kelami Primary School facilities.

Civil engineers from

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AFRICOM's Senior Enlisted Member Visits Armed Forces of Liberia

AFRICOM's Senior Enlisted Member Visits Armed Forces of Liberia

AFRICOM's Senior Enlisted Member Visits Armed Forces of Liberia

12:00 AM6/1/2008

U.S. Africa Command's senior enlisted member, Command Sergeant Major Mark S. Ripka, conducted a weeklong visit to Liberia May21-28, 2008, to work with the international team helping to create the new Armed Forces of Liberia following the West

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General Ward Honors Memorial Day at North Africa American Cemetery

General Ward Honors Memorial Day at North Africa American Cemetery

General Ward Honors Memorial Day at North Africa American Cemetery

12:00 AM5/29/2008

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and 20 members from Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band's Ceremonial Unit commemorated the 63rd anniversary of Memorial Day at the North Africa American Cemetery and

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea

12:00 AM5/27/2008

The Coast Guard Cutter Dallas departed Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 25, 2008, for a four-and-a-half month deployment to conduct maritime safety and security exchanges with countries along the central and west coasts of Africa, the

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U.S. Service Members Assist Fire Victims in Ethiopia

U.S. Service Members Assist Fire Victims in Ethiopia

U.S. Service Members Assist Fire Victims in Ethiopia

12:00 AM5/24/2008

Personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia and service members deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) distributed new sleeping bags and pillows on May 20, 2008, to hundreds of residents of the Sidist Kilo neighborhood who

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