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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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