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General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa

General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM5/6/2009
During a visit to the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy, May 4-5, 2009, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, recognized the important role of non-commissioned officers (NCO) to U.S. military engagements in
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Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans

Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans
12:00 AM5/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's General William "Kip" Ward visited Exercise Phoenix Express 09 on May 1, 2009, as maritime and land forces from 14 European and North Africa countries participated in a multinational exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.  Read more
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Land Forces Symposium Conducted in Kenya

Land Forces Symposium Conducted in Kenya Land Forces Symposium Conducted in Kenya
12:00 AM4/28/2009
The president and commander-in-chief of the Kenyan Armed Forces, honorable Mwai Kibaki, officially opened the 2009 Land Forces Symposium April 20, 2009 at the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel.

The symposium, co-hosted by Lieutenant General
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Army's Chief of Staff Visits Camp Lemonier

Army's Chief of Staff Visits Camp Lemonier Army's Chief of Staff Visits Camp Lemonier
12:00 AM4/27/2009
U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visited with the service members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier for the first time April 23, 2009.

"I am hugely impressed with the scope
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U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visits members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visits members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visits members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa.
12:00 AM4/24/2009
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (April 24, 2009) -- U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visited with the service members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier for the first time April 23.
“I am
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U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students

U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students
12:00 AM4/24/2009
More than 100 seventh graders from Robinson Barracks Middle School were presented with academic improvement awards by Major General Michael Snodgrass, U.S. Africa Command Chief of Staff, on April 21, 2009.

The awards are part of a U.S.
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Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

Ward in Rwanda:  Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda Ward in Rwanda:  Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda
12:00 AM4/23/2009
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.

"We indeed
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Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda

Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda
12:00 AM4/22/2009
A U.S. Africa Command delegation led by General William E. Ward met with Rwandan defense leaders and watched displays of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) capabilities during a two-day visit April 20-21, 2009.

This was Ward's second
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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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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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Ward Testifies to House Appropriations Committee: 'Africans see us as partners ... not as part of their problem'

Ward Testifies to House Appropriations Committee: 'Africans see us as partners ... not as part of their problem' Ward Testifies to House Appropriations Committee: 'Africans see us as partners ... not as part of their problem'
12:00 AM3/25/2009
General William Ward told members of U.S. Congress that over the past two decades of his military career, he has often seen the importance of the military working closely in support of diplomacy and development to pursue national foreign policy
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Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command

Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM3/17/2009
Africa is on a positive course in reducing conflict, building democratic institutions, and promoting sustainable livelihood for its people, said General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, as he explained the command's role in
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449th Air Expeditionary Group Changes Hands in Djibouti

449th Air Expeditionary Group Changes Hands in Djibouti 449th Air Expeditionary Group Changes Hands in Djibouti
12:00 AM3/2/2009
The 449th Air Expeditionary Group of the U.S. 17th Air Force held a change of command ceremony in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on February 27, 2009. Major General Ronald R. Ladnier, commanding the 17th Air Force, was the senior officer present and
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Tennessee General Visits 'Volunteer' Well Drillers

Tennessee General Visits 'Volunteer' Well Drillers Tennessee General Visits 'Volunteer' Well Drillers
12:00 AM2/23/2009
Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard's 775th Engineering Detachment (EN) welcomed their commander, Brigadier General Robert A. Harris, to Djibouti on February 20, 2009.

Harris spent the day touring the Dikhil region of
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Citizen Soldiers Support U.S. Army Africa

Citizen Soldiers Support U.S. Army Africa Citizen Soldiers Support U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM2/19/2009
Top officers from both the Army National Guard and U.S Army Reserve visited the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa, February 11, 2009, to discuss the role of citizen soldiers in future missions to Africa.

Lieutenant General Clyde Vaughn,
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Commander of U.S.AFRICOM Presents Checks for Wounded Warriors

Commander of U.S.AFRICOM Presents Checks for Wounded Warriors Commander of U.S.AFRICOM Presents Checks for Wounded Warriors
12:00 AM2/4/2009
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presented two checks totaling more than $10,000 January 16, 2009, to assist in finding jobs for wounded service members. The donations resulted from a January 15 job fair in the Stuttgart
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African Military Officers Have a Responsibility to Effectively Address Africa's Security Challenges, Retired Nigerian General Says

African Military Officers Have a Responsibility to Effectively Address Africa's Security Challenges, Retired Nigerian General Says African Military Officers Have a Responsibility to Effectively Address Africa's Security Challenges, Retired Nigerian General Says
12:00 AM1/30/2009
Military officers play a critical role in addressing Africa's complex security challenges, Nigerian General Owoy Azazi (retired) stressed in his keynote speech during the January 27, 2009 opening ceremonies of a four-week military leadership
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Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"

Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us" Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"
12:00 AM1/23/2009
During his travels to African nations, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers an unwavering message: The command is listening to and learning from its African partners on security issues and will help where possible.  Read more
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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar
12:00 AM1/21/2009
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed his commitment to a security partnership with Madagascar during his first official visit to the island nation on January 20, 2009.

Ward met with Malagasy President
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U.S. Africa Command General Hails USAID-Military Links

U.S. Africa Command General Hails USAID-Military Links U.S. Africa Command General Hails USAID-Military Links
12:00 AM1/12/2009
In the following question and answer piece featured in the December-January 2009 edition of USAID's monthly publication "Frontlines," General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, answers questions on U.S. Africa
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