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Angolan Armed Forces general visits US, Ohio for first time

Angolan Armed Forces general visits US, Ohio for first time

Angolan Armed Forces general visits US, Ohio for first time

11:11 AM6/18/2019

The Ohio National Guard hosted Gen. Jaques Raul, Angolan Armed Forces deputy land force commander, along with four other members of the Angolan military, June 2-6, 2019. Raul’s visit to Ohio followed a three-day trip to U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) in Vicenza, Italy. The purpose of the visits was to build U.S.-Angola defense relations, provide an overview of U.S. Army and National Guard defense capabilities, and identify future security cooperation opportunities.

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State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security

State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security

State, Defense officials focus on East Africa security

4:16 PM1/30/2017

Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Sonntag converse during the 2017 East Africa Security Synchronization Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 24. The two-day event allowed U.S. Embassy representatives from eight East African nations to engage with AFRICOM leadership, and provided the opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss the security environments of each country. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Released)

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U.S., Ethiopia Sign New Agreement, Enhance Security Partnership

U.S., Ethiopia Sign New Agreement, Enhance Security Partnership

U.S., Ethiopia Sign New Agreement, Enhance Security Partnership

11:23 AM4/7/2016

Gen. Samora Yunis, Chief of Staff Ethiopian National Defense Force, and Siraj Fergessa the Ethiopian Minister of Defense, host a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony with Amanda Dory, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Patricia Haslach, Gen. David Rodriguez, Commander U.S. Africa Command, and Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Commanding General Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa before the 6th Annual Bilateral Defense Committee (BDC) meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 March, 2016. The BDC is a ministerial level event in which high ranking civilian and military leaders from both countries come together in order to create a signed document which outlines both parties mutually agreed upon future cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

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Michigan National Guard, Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers construct new buildings at training facility

Michigan National Guard, Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers construct new buildings at training facility

Michigan National Guard, Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers construct new buildings at training facility

5:11 PM2/24/2016

MONROVIA, Liberia - Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers apply a cement-like mud to the interior walls of two new multipurpose buildings, Feb. 3, 2016, at the Edward Binyah Kesselly military training facility in Monrovia, Liberia. The buildings were constructed in partnership with Michigan Army National engineers during four Security Cooperation Opportunity Unit Training rotations. Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard, traveled to Liberia to cut the ribbon on the buildings and celebrate Liberian Armed Forces Day, Feb. 10, 2016, with the last SCOUT rotation, the MIARNG 1434th Engineer Company, AFL leaders and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. David Huber/Released)

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Michigan National Guard, Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers construct new buildings at training facility

Michigan National Guard, Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers construct new buildings at training facility

Michigan National Guard, Armed Forces of Liberia Soldiers construct new buildings at training facility

5:11 PM2/24/2016

MONROVIA, Liberia - Engineers from the Michigan Army National Guard, 1434th Engineer Company complete a second roof and assist Armed Forces of Liberia members with interior wall construction on two multipurpose buildings, Feb. 3, 2016, at the Edward Binyah Kesselly military training facility in Monrovia, Liberia. The Michigan Soldiers are the last of four Michigan Security Cooperation Opportunity Unit Training rotations that assisted the AFL with the construction of the buildings. Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard traveled to Liberia to cut the ribbon on the buildings and celebrate Liberian Armed Forces Day, Feb. 10, 2016, with the 1434th, AFL leaders and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. David Huber/Released)

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AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4)

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4)

AFRICOM and National Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss State Partnership Program (3) of (4)

9:25 AM2/2/2016

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, the adjutant general of North Carolina, speaks to senior leaders of ten National Guard states from across the U.S, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa, about kicking off the State Partnership Program conference in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 26, 2016. The service members met at the conference to discuss the long-term strategic plans and programs for AFRICOM. These plans include security force assistance programs, strengthening institutions and regional approaches to disaster preparedness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lisa Vines, Public Affairs Office/Released)

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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image

10:09 AM1/26/2016

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commanding general, speaks to attendees at the conclusion of the East Africa Security Synchronization Conference Jan. 22, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to better understand the benefits of a regional approach to African security instead of strictly country-focused planning.

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Gen. Rodriguez Gives Update on AFRICOM for Next Generation of African Leaders

Gen. Rodriguez Gives Update on AFRICOM for Next Generation of African Leaders

Gen. Rodriguez Gives Update on AFRICOM for Next Generation of African Leaders

10:27 AM10/28/2013

The commander of U.S. Africa Comment General David M. Rodriguez provided an update on AFRICOM and U.S. military priorities in Africa for nearly 60 professionals from 40 African nations attending the Next Generation of African Security Sector

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General Rodriguez's Interview on Security Cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa

General Rodriguez's Interview on Security Cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa

General Rodriguez's Interview on Security Cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa

12:38 PM10/25/2013

Commander of AFRICOM General David M. Rodriguez and the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield about U.S. security cooperation and foreign policy in the Sub-Saharan Africa.

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General Ham: Small, Tailored U.S. Military Presence Best for Supporting African Nations

General Ham: Small, Tailored U.S. Military Presence Best for Supporting African Nations

General Ham: Small, Tailored U.S. Military Presence Best for Supporting African Nations

2:16 PM3/26/2013

STUTTGART, Germany – A large U.S. military presence in Africa is “not appropriate” and not “particularly helpful” to achieving the shared security objectives of the United States and its African partners, according to General Carter Ham, commander

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U.S. Army Africa Commander Speaks at Vicenza Security Conference

U.S. Army Africa Commander Speaks at Vicenza Security Conference

U.S. Army Africa Commander Speaks at Vicenza Security Conference

12:00 AM6/11/2012

Major General David R. Hogg, commander of U.S. Army Africa, was a featured speaker at the September 11 Cultural Association's day-long seminar on Mediterranean security, at the Vicenza Centro Congressi Confartigianato, in May 2012.
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AFRICOM's General Ham Discusses Africa Security Before House Committee

AFRICOM's General Ham Discusses Africa Security Before House Committee

AFRICOM's General Ham Discusses Africa Security Before House Committee

12:00 AM3/1/2012

See also: 2012 Posture Statement and Transcript of Ham's opening remarks.

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U.S. AFRICOM and Canadian Expeditionary Force Command Collaborate on African Security Issues

U.S. AFRICOM and Canadian Expeditionary Force Command Collaborate on African Security Issues

U.S. AFRICOM and Canadian Expeditionary Force Command Collaborate on African Security Issues

12:00 AM11/29/2011

Commander of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM), Lieutenant General Stuart Beare, visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters November 28, 2011 to discuss continued partnership between CEFCOM and AFRICOM on the African continent in

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AFRICOM Commander Highlights Priorities, Concerns at CSIS Strategy Talk

AFRICOM Commander Highlights Priorities, Concerns at CSIS Strategy Talk

AFRICOM Commander Highlights Priorities, Concerns at CSIS Strategy Talk

12:00 AM10/7/2011

During a military strategy forum October 4, 2011, General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, emphasized the importance of strengthening African military capabilities to address some of Africa's current security challenges while

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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander in Algeria

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander in Algeria

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander in Algeria

12:00 AM9/9/2011

General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), made his second visit to Algeria September 7-8, 2011, where he attended an international conference for partnership, security, and development.

The conference was hosted

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Former AFRICOM Commander Receives Visionary Award

Former AFRICOM Commander Receives Visionary Award

Former AFRICOM Commander Receives Visionary Award

12:00 AM6/15/2011

The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) presented its annual "Visionary Award: Achievement in Peace and Security" to U.S. Army General William E. "Kip" Ward during an award ceremony and luncheon held in his honor on June 8, 2011, in

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NATO Assumes Responsibility for No-fly Zone Over Libya

NATO Assumes Responsibility for No-fly Zone Over Libya

NATO Assumes Responsibility for No-fly Zone Over Libya

12:00 AM3/24/2011

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen announced March 24, 2011, the alliance will assume command and control of coalition operations enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya authorized by U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973.
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U.S. Army Africa Commander Attends Second Annual Marrakech Security Forum

U.S. Army Africa Commander Attends Second Annual Marrakech Security Forum

U.S. Army Africa Commander Attends Second Annual Marrakech Security Forum

12:00 AM1/31/2011

Dozens of scholars, politicians and soldiers gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, January 20-22, 2011, for the second annual convocation of the Marrakech Security Forum.

U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) Commander, Major General David R. Hogg,

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Ward Addresses WikiLeaks, Headquarters, Theater Security Cooperation Conference at AFRICOM All-Hands Call

Ward Addresses WikiLeaks, Headquarters, Theater Security Cooperation Conference at AFRICOM All-Hands Call

Ward Addresses WikiLeaks, Headquarters, Theater Security Cooperation Conference at AFRICOM All-Hands Call

12:00 AM12/3/2010

General William "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held an "all hands" meeting with hundreds command and staff members December 2, 2010, at the Kelley Barracks fitness center. He discussed hot topics such as the

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General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference

General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference

General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference

12:00 AM10/15/2010

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, hosted a conference attended by 19 African nations, five European nations and the U.S. October 13-14, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.

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