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MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel

MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel
3:43 PM8/16/2017
US Army medical personnel join Cameroonian counterparts in medical readiness training exercise
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CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs team teaches local children oral hygiene, preventative care

CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs team teaches local children oral hygiene, preventative care CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs team teaches local children oral hygiene, preventative care
10:50 AM8/13/2017
443rd Civil Affairs Battalion promotes "prevention as the best medicine" in dental care
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USARAF commander meets with Uganda chief of defense, discusses security initiatives

USARAF commander meets with Uganda chief of defense, discusses security initiatives USARAF commander meets with Uganda chief of defense, discusses security initiatives
10:07 AM8/8/2017
USARAF commander and Uganda chief of defense forces meet in Kampala July 31, to discuss ongoing security initiatives that improve long-term security capacity in the region.
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U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal
10:37 AM8/4/2017
On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike near Tortoroow in southern Somalia, killing al-Shabaab’s Ali Muhammad Hussein, known as Ali Jabal.
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Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat

Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat
9:51 AM8/1/2017
South African and U.S. troops increase readiness while enhancing partnerships and proficiency through realistic convoy training.
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U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti

U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti
2:13 PM7/31/2017
Tactical combat casualty care training helps soldiers learn to save lives.
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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab U.S. strike against al-Shabaab
1:49 PM7/31/2017
On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time working from actionable intelligence, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike operation against an al-Shabaab Mogadishu Attack Network militant in Somalia, killing one fighter and with no civilian casualties.
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Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit

Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit
11:13 AM7/28/2017
Sixteen military and civilian leaders from 13 African countries met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany July 26.
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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
12:47 PM7/19/2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, participates in a session during the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
12:33 PM7/19/2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken participated in the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
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Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity

Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
10:43 PM7/14/2017
Africa Union hosts the Africa Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27.
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AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel

AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel
4:41 PM7/14/2017
Engagement provides opportunity to understand how intergovernmental organizations coordinate law enforcement activities in Africa.
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Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
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Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
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Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees

Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees Uganda People’s Defense Force hold historic graduation for engineering course attendees
10:22 AM7/12/2017
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander Brig. Gen. David Furness attended the graduation ceremony for 60 engineers from Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) on July 7, at a Marine base in Jinja, Uganda.
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Civil Affairs: small team with a big mission

Civil Affairs:  small team with a big mission Civil Affairs:  small team with a big mission
9:48 AM7/6/2017
Soldiers from 411 Civil Affairs met with regional elders & military leaders in several cities in Djibouti, June 26-29.
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U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia
5:44 PM7/5/2017
On July 4, 2017 the Department of Defense conducted a successful collective self-defense strike operation against an al-Shabaab troop concentration.
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Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost

Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost
11:21 AM7/5/2017
Public Health Activity-Italy Veterinary Corps officers conduct sanitation audits for food and water risk assessment in support of U.S. Army Africa’s United Accord 2017 exercise.
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Road to peace: Senegalese, U.S. Marines strengthen peacekeeping abilities in Africa

Road to peace: Senegalese, U.S. Marines strengthen peacekeeping abilities in Africa Road to peace: Senegalese, U.S. Marines strengthen peacekeeping abilities in Africa
4:44 PM6/26/2017
Senegalese Soldiers and U.S. Marines conduct theater security cooperation peacekeeping operation Thies, Senegal, May 15 – June 16.
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CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners

CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners CJTF-HOA succeeds in proof-of-concept mission for more efficient airlift with European partners
5:41 PM6/15/2017
Mutually accepted cash-free exchange of services provides nations option for logistical support
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