More than 1,200 military personnel from the Republic of Botswana and the United States attended the opening ceremony for Southern Accord 2012 on August 1. Southern Accord is a joint exercise intended to enhance both countries' capabilities in
Botswana Defence Force, U.S. to Conduct Joint Military Exercise
12:00 AM7/25/2012
The Botswana Defence Force and the U.S. Embassy announced that Botswana will host a joint military exercise known as Southern Accord 12, August 1-17, 2012.
A total of 60 Special Forces soldiers from the United States and Botswana came together for the first combined field training exercise in 10 years, June 1-25, 2012.
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion Conducts VETCAP in Ethiopia
12:00 AM6/11/2012
Partnering with Babile's veterinarian team, members of the U.S. Army 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, participated in a Veterinary Civic Action Program (VETCAP) in Babile, Ethiopia, May 21 - June 1,
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion Conducts VETCAP in Ethiopia
12:00 AM6/4/2012
Partnering with Babile's veterinarian team, members of the U.S. Army 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, participated in a Veterinary Civil Action Program here May 21 - June 1.
Eco-friendly Containerized Living Units giving Camp Lemonnier residents more living space are slated to arrive here in Fall 2012 thanks to a $1 million grant provided by the U.S. Department of Defense's Super Energy Efficient Containerized
US, Djiboutian Military Officials Sign Service Agreement
12:00 AM2/6/2012
The Djiboutian and U.S. militaries signed an extended agreement, February 1 in Djibouti, Djibouti, that allows both nations to continue working together in support of lasting stability for the Horn of Africa.
U.S., Djiboutian Military Officials Sign Service Agreement
12:00 AM2/6/2012
The Djiboutian and U.S. militaries signed an extended agreement, February 1, 2012 in Djibouti, Djibouti, that allows both nations to continue working together in support of lasting stability for the Horn of Africa.
USS Samuel B. Roberts Makes APS Port Call in Tanzania
12:00 AM8/2/2011
Guided-missile frigate, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania August 1, 2011, to begin its engagement with Africa Partnership Station (APS) East's Tanzania Hub.
Warrior's Night Concludes Phase 1 of U.S., Senegalese Exchange
12:00 AM5/3/2011
Before the day's festivities can begin, the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 2011 are all business. Standing at attention alongside Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service
African Legal Experts from 20 Nations Collaborate on Maritime Law Initiatives
12:00 AM5/3/2011
Regional and international cooperation is critical in the development and enforcement of legal measures to combat maritime crimes off the coast of Africa, according to legal experts at a three-day conference in Balaclava, Mauritius, May 1-5,