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Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue

Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue
12:00 AM4/13/2009
(Editor's note: This article is republished from the American Forces Press Service. U.S. Africa Command did not have direct involvement in the rescue operations.)

The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates
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17th Air Force Vice Commander visits Rwanda, Ethiopia

17th Air Force Vice Commander visits Rwanda, Ethiopia 17th Air Force Vice Commander visits Rwanda, Ethiopia
12:00 AM4/13/2009
Departing Ramstein with the goal of "going to listen," Seventeenth Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Vice Commander Brigadier General Mike Callan visited Rwanda and Ethiopia on a senior leader engagement March 24-28, 2009.

In addition to
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Navy Crew Arrives to Assess Pirate Situation

Navy Crew Arrives to Assess Pirate Situation Navy Crew Arrives to Assess Pirate Situation
12:00 AM4/10/2009
(Editor's Note: This article by the Office of the Secretary of Defense is republished on the U.S. Africa Command website to promote public understanding of piracy in Africa.)

Pirates still hold the captain of the Maersk Alabama on
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Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say
12:00 AM4/10/2009
The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial
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Joint Forces Five plays Djibouti High School in Basketball

Joint Forces Five plays Djibouti High School in Basketball Joint Forces Five plays Djibouti High School in Basketball
12:00 AM4/9/2009
Faculty and students of the Lycee D' Etat High School in Djibouti City, Djibouti, showed their school spirit April 6, 2009 while attending a basketball game between the Djiboutian and U.S. service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
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WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children

WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children
12:00 AM4/9/2009
Teammates,

During April, the "Month of the Military Child," I ask you to pay special attention to our most precious members of our community -- our children who provide unconditional love and support to our military/civilian
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British and American Soldiers Partner to Build Capacity in Rwanda

British and American Soldiers Partner to Build Capacity in Rwanda British and American Soldiers Partner to Build Capacity in Rwanda
12:00 AM4/8/2009
Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa continue to build noncommissioned officer capacity in Rwanda through a partnership effort with British counterparts.

During a recent visit to Rwanda, senior U.S. Army Africa NCOs met with British and
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U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University

U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University
12:00 AM4/6/2009
Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command.

The 17th Air Force, also known as U.S. Air
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DoD Dental Team Builds Relationships in Cameroon

DoD Dental Team Builds Relationships in Cameroon DoD Dental Team Builds Relationships in Cameroon
12:00 AM4/6/2009
More than 200 patients were treated by a Department of Defense (DoD) dental team during a consultation and hygiene workshop at the Regional Hospital April 3, 2009 as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville's two-week port visit
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USS Nashville Visits Cameroon for APS Mission

USS Nashville Visits Cameroon for APS Mission USS Nashville Visits Cameroon for APS Mission
12:00 AM4/2/2009
USS Nashville (LPD 13) arrived in Limbe, Cameroon on April 1, 2009 to conduct a two-week port visit as part of the ongoing Africa Partnership Station (APS) initiative. During the visit, the APS team will conduct engagements both afloat and
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Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview

Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview
12:00 AM4/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009.

Following meetings
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U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council

U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council
12:00 AM4/1/2009
(Editor's note: The following press release by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in supporting U.S.
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U.S. Horn of Africa Personnel Dive for Aircraft Wreckage in Lake Victoria

U.S. Horn of Africa Personnel Dive for Aircraft Wreckage in Lake Victoria U.S. Horn of Africa Personnel Dive for Aircraft Wreckage in Lake Victoria
12:00 AM3/31/2009
Service members from U.S. Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa have located the wreckage of an Ilyshin II 76 aircraft that crashed in Lake Victoria and are conducting diving operations to retrieve information.

The contracted
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Camp Lemonier Takes Part in Safety Day Activities

Camp Lemonier Takes Part in Safety Day Activities Camp Lemonier Takes Part in Safety Day Activities
12:00 AM3/30/2009
Service members forward deployed at Camp Lemonnier gathered for the Camp's quarterly Safety Day, March 27, 2009.

The safety committee, made up of volunteers around Camp, took ownership of this project and started the planning
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Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says

Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says
12:00 AM3/30/2009
Meeting with Ghanaian fishermen and West African navy personnel, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary C. Yates, stressed that maritime security includes protecting fishing grounds and building partnerships between militaries
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Robert G. Bradley arrives in Casablanca for Theater Security Cooperation and Community Relations Events

Robert G. Bradley arrives in Casablanca for Theater Security Cooperation and Community Relations Events Robert G. Bradley arrives in Casablanca for Theater Security Cooperation and Community Relations Events
12:00 AM3/27/2009
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Casablanca March 24, 2009 for a Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) mission to strengthen the maritime partnership between the United States and Morocco.

Robert G. Bradley Commanding Officer
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Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse

Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse
12:00 AM3/27/2009
Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009.
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POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar

POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar
12:00 AM3/26/2009
(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in
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Visiting American Serviceman Rescues Two Zambian Women at Victoria Falls

Visiting American Serviceman Rescues Two Zambian Women at Victoria Falls Visiting American Serviceman Rescues Two Zambian Women at Victoria Falls
12:00 AM3/26/2009
The quick thinking and bravery of a visiting U.S. Air Force serviceman saved the lives of two Zambians, March 9, 2009.

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Keith Andrews, who was part of a delegation visiting Zambia last week from the U.S. Air
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CJTF-HOA Conducts Search and Recovery Mission

CJTF-HOA Conducts Search and Recovery Mission CJTF-HOA Conducts Search and Recovery Mission
12:00 AM3/26/2009
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa forward deployed to Uganda to conduct search and recovery operations of human remains and the flight data recorder from an Ilyushin II 76 aircraft wreckage.

All 11 people
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