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U.S., Nigeria Pledge Greater Cooperation

12:00 AM4/8/2010

The United States and Nigeria have launched an initiative aimed at fostering greater cooperation between the two nations and assisting in governance, regional cooperation and development, energy, and food security and agricultural development. Read more

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APS Gunston Hall Arrives in Dakar, Starts Final Phase

12:00 AM4/8/2010

USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), the flagship for Africa Partnership Station (APS) West, along with an embarked international staff, arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on April 6, 2010, for the start of the second and final phase of the ship's APS West

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Remarks at Signing Ceremony for the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission

12:00 AM4/6/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to

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Gunston Hall Completes First Phase of APS Mission

12:00 AM4/5/2010

The Africa Partnership Station (APS) West platform USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) completed the first APS phase of its mission, the "Ghana hub," in Sekondi, Ghana March 30, 2010.

The ship and its embarked international staff
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Statement by Secretary Clinton: Senegal Independence Day

12:00 AM4/4/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to
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North Dakota National Guard Members Prepare for Visit to Ghana

12:00 AM4/2/2010

As the 2010 North Dakota National Guard flood operations come to a close, the 119th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron is already in full swing preparing for their next deployment, a two-week humanitarian mission to Ghana through the State Partnership
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Africa Endeavor 2010 - Information and Communication Barriers Breaking Down in Ghana

12:00 AM4/2/2010

Ghana hosted communication and information specialists from 32 African nations and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) during the Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 Mid-Planning Conference in Accra from March 29 - April 1, 2010. This conference was a follow-up
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Soldiers & Civilians Complete Disaster Management Workshop, Botswana

12:00 AM4/1/2010

Officials from North Carolina held a disaster consequence management workshop with members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and several civil agencies at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Gaborone, Botswana, March 26, 2010.

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Month of the Military Child Events, Stuttgart

12:00 AM4/1/2010

April is Month of the Military Child!

I am a Military Child
I know…I'm strong.
I can…move mountains.
I am…a challenged military child.

I
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USS Nicholas captures suspected pirates

12:00 AM4/1/2010

USS Nicholas (FFG 47) captured suspected pirates on Thursday, April 1, 2010, after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff, and confiscating a suspected mother ship.

While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas
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Flintlock 10 exercise set to kick off

12:00 AM3/31/2010

Centered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but with tactical training conducted in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Nigeria, Flintlock 10 will run from May 2-23, 2010.
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Admiral Losey Assumes Command of CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM3/29/2010

Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2010.

Losey, a native of Tacoma, Washington, relieved Rear Admiral
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CJTF-HOA Commander Looks Back on Tour

12:00 AM3/26/2010

As Rear Admiral Anthony Kurta, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepared for his change of command ceremony scheduled for March 27, 2010, he took time to reflect on his 14-month deployment and the changes he's seen. Read more

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Ward Challenges U.S. Military Mentors to be Model Professionals for Liberian Soldiers

12:00 AM3/25/2010

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), concluded a daylong visit to Liberia March 24, 2010 by visiting and having lunch with nearly 50 U.S. military service members currently serving on temporary duty in Liberia. The
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BNS Godetia Departs Benin

12:00 AM3/24/2010

Belgian Navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) departed Cotonou, Benin, March 23, 2010, after five days of at sea and in port training with African students as part of the European-led Africa Partnership Station (APS) West
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STATEMENT: Incorrect Press Reporting on Nigerian Oil Theft

12:00 AM3/24/2010

A Nigerian newspaper reporting on annual theft of $1 billion from Nigeria's oil sector misrepresented U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) and U.S. Naval Forces Africa maritime security officials. The U.S. military officials did not provide any
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Steady Progress Against Somali Piracy

12:00 AM3/23/2010

With the cooperation of the international shipping industry, there has been steady progress in the fight against maritime piracy off the east coast of Africa, a senior U.S. official told reporters, March 19, 2010.

Thomas Countryman,
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Gunston Hall Sailors Teach First Aid to African Sailors

12:00 AM3/22/2010

Sailors from the Benin, Ghanaian, and Nigerian navies took part in first aid training March 16 -17, 2010 aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).

The training, part of a curriculum for
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AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria

12:00 AM3/19/2010

The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010.

"I have seen the news
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U.S. Seabees Complete Cafeteria for Djiboutian School

12:00 AM3/19/2010

Students of Djibouti's Douda Primary School showed their appreciation for a new cafeteria provided by U.S. Navy construction battalion Seabees during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, March 16, 2010.

At the start of the ceremony, nearly
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U.S., Nigeria Pledge Greater Cooperation

12:00 AM4/8/2010

The United States and Nigeria have launched an initiative aimed at fostering greater cooperation between the two nations and assisting in governance, regional cooperation and development, energy, and food security and agricultural development. Read more

APS Gunston Hall Arrives in Dakar, Starts Final Phase

12:00 AM4/8/2010

USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), the flagship for Africa Partnership Station (APS) West, along with an embarked international staff, arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on April 6, 2010, for the start of the second and final phase of the ship's APS West

Remarks at Signing Ceremony for the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission

12:00 AM4/6/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to

Gunston Hall Completes First Phase of APS Mission

12:00 AM4/5/2010

The Africa Partnership Station (APS) West platform USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) completed the first APS phase of its mission, the "Ghana hub," in Sekondi, Ghana March 30, 2010. The ship and its embarked international staff

Statement by Secretary Clinton: Senegal Independence Day

12:00 AM4/4/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to

North Dakota National Guard Members Prepare for Visit to Ghana

12:00 AM4/2/2010

As the 2010 North Dakota National Guard flood operations come to a close, the 119th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron is already in full swing preparing for their next deployment, a two-week humanitarian mission to Ghana through the State Partnership

Africa Endeavor 2010 - Information and Communication Barriers Breaking Down in Ghana

12:00 AM4/2/2010

Ghana hosted communication and information specialists from 32 African nations and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) during the Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 Mid-Planning Conference in Accra from March 29 - April 1, 2010. This conference was a follow-up

Soldiers & Civilians Complete Disaster Management Workshop, Botswana

12:00 AM4/1/2010

Officials from North Carolina held a disaster consequence management workshop with members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and several civil agencies at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Gaborone, Botswana, March 26, 2010. Thirty

Month of the Military Child Events, Stuttgart

12:00 AM4/1/2010

April is Month of the Military Child! I am a Military Child I know…I'm strong. I can…move mountains. I am…a challenged military child. I

USS Nicholas captures suspected pirates

12:00 AM4/1/2010

USS Nicholas (FFG 47) captured suspected pirates on Thursday, April 1, 2010, after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff, and confiscating a suspected mother ship. While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas

Flintlock 10 exercise set to kick off

12:00 AM3/31/2010

Centered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but with tactical training conducted in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Nigeria, Flintlock 10 will run from May 2-23, 2010.

Admiral Losey Assumes Command of CJTF-HOA

12:00 AM3/29/2010

Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2010. Losey, a native of Tacoma, Washington, relieved Rear Admiral

CJTF-HOA Commander Looks Back on Tour

12:00 AM3/26/2010

As Rear Admiral Anthony Kurta, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, prepared for his change of command ceremony scheduled for March 27, 2010, he took time to reflect on his 14-month deployment and the changes he's seen. Read more

Ward Challenges U.S. Military Mentors to be Model Professionals for Liberian Soldiers

12:00 AM3/25/2010

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), concluded a daylong visit to Liberia March 24, 2010 by visiting and having lunch with nearly 50 U.S. military service members currently serving on temporary duty in Liberia. The

BNS Godetia Departs Benin

12:00 AM3/24/2010

Belgian Navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) departed Cotonou, Benin, March 23, 2010, after five days of at sea and in port training with African students as part of the European-led Africa Partnership Station (APS) West

STATEMENT: Incorrect Press Reporting on Nigerian Oil Theft

12:00 AM3/24/2010

A Nigerian newspaper reporting on annual theft of $1 billion from Nigeria's oil sector misrepresented U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) and U.S. Naval Forces Africa maritime security officials. The U.S. military officials did not provide any

Steady Progress Against Somali Piracy

12:00 AM3/23/2010

With the cooperation of the international shipping industry, there has been steady progress in the fight against maritime piracy off the east coast of Africa, a senior U.S. official told reporters, March 19, 2010. Thomas Countryman,

Gunston Hall Sailors Teach First Aid to African Sailors

12:00 AM3/22/2010

Sailors from the Benin, Ghanaian, and Nigerian navies took part in first aid training March 16 -17, 2010 aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). The training, part of a curriculum for

AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria

12:00 AM3/19/2010

The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010. "I have seen the news

U.S. Seabees Complete Cafeteria for Djiboutian School

12:00 AM3/19/2010

Students of Djibouti's Douda Primary School showed their appreciation for a new cafeteria provided by U.S. Navy construction battalion Seabees during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, March 16, 2010. At the start of the ceremony, nearly

The Africa Partnership Station (APS) West platform USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) completed the first APS phase of its mission, the "Ghana hub," in Sekondi, Ghana March 30, 2010.

The ship and its embarked international staff

Officials from North Carolina held a disaster consequence management workshop with members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and several civil agencies at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Gaborone, Botswana, March 26, 2010.

Thirty

April is Month of the Military Child!

I am a Military Child
I know…I'm strong.
I can…move mountains.
I am…a challenged military child.

I

USS Nicholas (FFG 47) captured suspected pirates on Thursday, April 1, 2010, after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff, and confiscating a suspected mother ship.

While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas

Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2010.

Losey, a native of Tacoma, Washington, relieved Rear Admiral

With the cooperation of the international shipping industry, there has been steady progress in the fight against maritime piracy off the east coast of Africa, a senior U.S. official told reporters, March 19, 2010.

Thomas Countryman,

Sailors from the Benin, Ghanaian, and Nigerian navies took part in first aid training March 16 -17, 2010 aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).

The training, part of a curriculum for

The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010.

"I have seen the news

Students of Djibouti's Douda Primary School showed their appreciation for a new cafeteria provided by U.S. Navy construction battalion Seabees during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, March 16, 2010.

At the start of the ceremony, nearly