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Africa Presents Challenges, Opportunities to U.S. Command

Africa Presents Challenges, Opportunities to U.S. Command Africa Presents Challenges, Opportunities to U.S. Command
6:20 AM4/9/2014
In Africa, success sometimes lives right next to failure.“The African continent presents significant opportunities and challenges,” said Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command. The general and Amanda J. Dory, deputy
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Cabo Verde Signs ACSA with DoD

Cabo Verde Signs ACSA with DoD Cabo Verde Signs ACSA with DoD
11:56 AM4/7/2014
Cabo Verde (formerly known as Cape Verde) becomes the 19th African nation with an active Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) with the U.S Department of Defense (DOD).
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African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 Concludes

African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 Concludes African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 Concludes
11:52 AM4/2/2014
African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 came to a close after a full week of events including Airmen from the Angolan, U.S. and Zambian air forces, March 28.
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Intelligence Building Workshop an Indication of Interoperability during African Lion 14

Intelligence Building Workshop an Indication of Interoperability during African Lion 14 Intelligence Building Workshop an Indication of Interoperability during African Lion 14
7:21 AM4/1/2014
MOROCCO - During African Lion 14, the Intelligence Capacity Building Workshop was a small but significant example of multilateral cooperation and international partnerships to bolster partner-military capability and intelligence capacity across
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USAFE Band Supports African Partnership Flight

USAFE Band Supports African Partnership Flight USAFE Band Supports African Partnership Flight
5:52 AM3/28/2014
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band rock ensemble, Touch n' Go is playing concerts at multiple venues here throughout the duration of African Partnership Flight Angola 2014.
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African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 begins

African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 begins African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 begins
3:31 PM3/25/2014
African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 began with an opening ceremony here today.More than 200 people from the participating nations of Angola, the United States and Zambia were in attendance to include the U.S. Embassy to Angola charge d'affaires,
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Closing Ceremony ends Flintlock 2014 in Niger

Closing Ceremony ends Flintlock 2014 in Niger Closing Ceremony ends Flintlock 2014 in Niger
9:16 AM3/12/2014
Flintlock is an African-planned, coordinated and executed multi-lateral exercise that seeks to further the training and counterterrorism capabilities and proficiencies of participating nations across the Trans-Sahara region, while fostering
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Scenes from Saharan Express

Scenes from Saharan Express Scenes from Saharan Express
1:11 PM3/10/2014
Saharan Express 2014 increases the collective ability of African, European, and U.S. maritime forces to work together in order to increase maritime security and regional economic security.
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Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences

Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences
2:02 PM3/7/2014
Naval forces from the United States along with African and European maritime partners commenced the fourth annual multinational exercise Saharan Express 2014, March 6.
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Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences

Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences
6:59 AM3/7/2014
By Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public AffairsDAKAR, Senegal – Naval forces from the United States along with African and European maritime partners commenced the fourth annual multinational exercise Saharan Express
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Africa Center Co-Hosts Countering Violent Extremist Messaging Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Africa Center Co-Hosts Countering Violent Extremist Messaging Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Africa Center Co-Hosts Countering Violent Extremist Messaging Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
12:10 PM3/5/2014
The U.S. government and African partners met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a dialogue on strategic approaches to countering violent extremist messaging in the greater Horn of Africa region. The Feb. 23–28 workshop was co-hosted by the Africa Center
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North Dakota National Guard Announces New African Partnerships

North Dakota National Guard Announces New African Partnerships North Dakota National Guard Announces New African Partnerships
12:18 PM3/3/2014
The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) has broadened its participation in the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program (SPP) by announcing the addition of two new partnerships with the West African countries of the Togolese Republic and
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USARAF Training Provides Africans Insight into the Greater Need

USARAF Training Provides Africans Insight into the Greater Need USARAF Training Provides Africans Insight into the Greater Need
8:36 AM2/26/2014
U.S. Army Africa continues to provide training to different African nations to help them secure their own borders, thereby helping them secure the region. Because of this, whatever American interests are in that region or country will, as a
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APS increases Proficiencies in Analyzing Intelligence in African Maritime Domain

APS increases Proficiencies in Analyzing Intelligence in African Maritime Domain APS increases Proficiencies in Analyzing Intelligence in African Maritime Domain
11:56 AM2/24/2014
Members of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, work with Cameroon armed forces personnel during a Maritime Operations Center Intelligence Analytics Workshop at the Zone D Multinational Communication Center. The two-week
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African-led Exercise Flintlock Kicks off in Niger

African-led Exercise Flintlock Kicks off in Niger African-led Exercise Flintlock Kicks off in Niger
8:25 AM2/24/2014
Flintlock, the annual African-led military exercise for interoperability in security, counterterrorism and humanitarian aid, officially kicked off today with an opening ceremony celebrating the spirit of cooperation.The exercise, which beyond U.S.
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USARAF Training Helps African Nations Secure Borders

USARAF Training Helps African Nations Secure Borders USARAF Training Helps African Nations Secure Borders
8:19 AM2/4/2014
In support of its mission to enable full spectrum operations while conducting sustained security engagements with African land forces, the training U.S. Army Africa is providing to different African nations is helping them secure their own borders
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Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar

Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar
2:56 PM2/3/2014
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."This African proverb was referenced several times during a disaster relief seminar hosted by the Nigerian air force at the National Defense College here, Jan. 27-30.
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Africa Command Data Sharing Network Supports AMISOM Operations

Africa Command Data Sharing Network Supports AMISOM Operations Africa Command Data Sharing Network Supports AMISOM Operations
2:24 PM2/3/2014
The ADSN system supports the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by enabling a secure information flow between the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Joint Operations Center, the Djiboutian Armed Forces, and AMISOM partner nations.
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Uganda Supports US Airlift Missions

Uganda Supports US Airlift Missions Uganda Supports US Airlift Missions
2:39 PM1/22/2014
ENTEBBE, Uganda—As U.S. airlift missions operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continue, Uganda maintains their role as a key U.S. strategic partner.In just two months, the Ugandans allowed the U.S.
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US Airlifts Rwandans to Central African Republic

US Airlifts Rwandans to Central African Republic US Airlifts Rwandans to Central African Republic
2:29 PM1/21/2014
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continued airlifting a Rwandan mechanized battalion Jan. 19.
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