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Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (3) of (6)

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (3) of (6) Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (3) of (6)
11:38 AM9/1/2015
Kenyan Defense Force Maj. David Nzuve, Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Headquarters training course attendee, briefs command staff officers during a culmination exercise at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from AMISOM contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters as a part of the command staff there, and as staff members the officers were asked to prepare daily briefings regarding the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)
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Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (1) of (6)

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (1) of (6) Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission (1) of (6)
11:37 AM9/1/2015
Nineteen officers from the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) and Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) completed the 16th iteration of the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) Force Headquarters training course at the International Peace Support Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 28, 2015. The course was designed to prepare staff officers from the African Union Mission in Somalia contributing countries for possible assignment to AMISOM Force Headquarters as a part of the command staff there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet/released)
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Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission

Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission Course Prepares Multinational Partners for Somalia Mission
11:34 AM9/1/2015
Officers from African partner nations attend specialized training in in Nairobi, Kenya before deploying to support the African Union Mission in Somalia.
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Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (2) of (4)

Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (2) of (4) Leaders Leave AE15 with Handbook and Mandate to Work Together (2) of (4)
9:05 AM8/31/2015
Segakweng Tsiane, permanent secretary of the Botswana Ministry of Defense, Justice and Security, speaks during the closing ceremony for Africa Endeavor 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 28, 2015. More than 1,800 communications specialists from 40 countries, six African regional organizations and six international partner nations have participated in past Africa Endeavor events.
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9:53 AM8/29/2015
From right: Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commanding general, U.S. Africa Command, and Maj. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, commanding general, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, unveil the Joint Meritorious Unit Award during a ceremony at McAuliffe Hall August 27, 2015. The JMUA, the second most prestigious award a unit can receive, was presented to the 101st Airborne Division for their humanitarian mission during the Ebola epidemic in Liberia. (U.S. Army photo by Jerry Woller, Lead VI Specialist-Fort Campbell)
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Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (4) of (4)

Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (4) of (4) Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (4) of (4)
2:37 PM8/24/2015
From left, U.S. Army Col. Patrick Dedham, director of communications for U.S. Africa Command, and Botswana Defence Force Brig. Kenneth Kethibogile, director of communications for the BDF, participate in a media briefing following the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 24, 2015. The seminar, hosted by the Botswana Defence Force and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is a forum for leaders to improve communications among and between partner nations and regional and international organizations.
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Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (3) of (4)

Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (3) of (4) Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (3) of (4)
2:31 PM8/24/2015
Representatives from more than 35 nations and regional and international organizations pose for a photo after the Africa Endeavor 2015 opening ceremony in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 24, 2015. The seminar, hosted by the Botswana Defence Force and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is a forum for leaders to improve communications among and between partner nations and regional and international organizations.
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Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (2) of (4)

Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (2) of (4) Africa Endeavor 2015 Begins in Botswana (2) of (4)
2:30 PM8/24/2015
U.S. Army Col. Patrick Dedham, director of communications for U.S. Africa Command, speaks during the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2015 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 24, 2015. More than 1,800 communications specialists from 40 countries, six African regional organizations and six international partner nations have participated in past Africa Endeavor events.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning
9:41 AM8/19/2015
Maritime professionals from South and East Africa, Europe, Indian Ocean nations and the U.S. met for the Cutlass Express 2016 Main Planning Event (MPE) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Aug. 4 – 7.
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning
9:27 AM8/19/2015
150204-N-QY759-110 LE CHALAND, Mauritius (Feb. 4, 2015) Boarding team members from East African and Indian Ocean militaries gather for a group photo after the Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 closing ceremony. Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)
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APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa

APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa
4:39 PM8/17/2015
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Alliance members listen to a presentation from Cmdr. Edward Nyarko, Ghana Armed Forces, during the second African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance meeting held in Burkina Faso.
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APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa

APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa APORA Supports Fight Against Infectious Diseases in Africa
4:39 PM8/17/2015
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Major Bockarie Massaquoi from Sierra Leone listens to a presentation during the second APORA meeting in Burkina Faso.
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Southern Accord 15, Lusaka, Zambia

Southern Accord 15, Lusaka, Zambia Southern Accord 15, Lusaka, Zambia
12:13 PM8/17/2015
U.S. Army military police personnel with the 93rd Military Police Battalion stand with fellow military police from the Zambian Defense Force during Exercise Southern Accord 2015 in Lusaka, Zambia on Aug. 10. The annual exercise provides U.S. military, United Nations allies and the Zambian Defense Force an opportunity to work and train together as a joint, combined peacekeeping allied force. (U.S. Army Africa photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball)
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Southern Accord 15 unites Soldiers

Southern Accord 15 unites Soldiers Southern Accord 15 unites Soldiers
11:17 AM8/17/2015
Culture, language no real barriers to professional Soldiers from Zambia and US training together at Southern Accord 15.
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Western Accord 2015 Closes on a Note of Cooperation

Western Accord 2015 Closes on a Note of Cooperation Western Accord 2015 Closes on a Note of Cooperation
8:35 AM8/4/2015
Military members from 16 nations participated in the 12-day exercise that ended July 31 in The Netherlands.
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Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (3) of (3)

Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (3) of (3) Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (3) of (3)
9:36 AM7/30/2015
Cyber familiarization event attendees participate in a hands-on activity during a visit to the National Defense University in Washington, July 20, 2015. Officers from nine African nations attended the AFRICOM-sponsored event.
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Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (1) of (3)

Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (1) of (3) Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (1) of (3)
9:36 AM7/30/2015
Niger Lt. Col. Souleymane Gazobi introduces himself during a visit to the George Mason University International Cyber Center in Washington, July 21, 2015. The visit was part of an AFRICOM-sponsored cyber security event.
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Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (2) of (3)

Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (2) of (3) Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (2) of (3)
9:36 AM7/30/2015
Col. Edi Tchimou from the Ivory Coast talks discusses cyber security during a visit to the National Defense University in Washington, July 20, 2015. The discussion was part of an AFRICOM-sponsored cyber security event.
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Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington

Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington
9:00 AM7/30/2015
Leaders in their countries’ cyber security programs, participants visited government agencies and academic institutions to learn how the U.S. approaches cyber security.
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From Student to Staffer – AFRICOM Starts Intern Program (1) of (1)

From Student to Staffer – AFRICOM Starts Intern Program (1) of (1) From Student to Staffer – AFRICOM Starts Intern Program (1) of (1)
4:30 PM7/28/2015
From left, Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Marie Goetzke, Mary Kate Adgie, Connor Hartzell, Victoria Smith, all interns at AFRICOM, and Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin J. Bohn, the command's senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo in Stuttgart, Germany, July 24, 2015. The interns were among the first to participate in the command's new internship program which is now accepting applications year-round.
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