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Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service

Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service
3:15 PM6/11/2020
As part of the tradition, Townsend was accompanied by the youngest and by the oldest Soldiers to help cut the cake. The youngest Soldier symbolizes the future of the U.S. Army, while the oldest Soldier symbolizes its history.
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AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders

AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders
2:17 PM6/11/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Ismail Omar Guelleh, president of the Republic of Djibouti, and other senior leaders of the East African nation this week. This was Townsend’s first trip abroad since the coronavirus pandemic unfolded.
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HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command

HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command
1:48 PM6/10/2020
Full transcript of Posture Testimony to House Armed Service Committee March 10, 2020.
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Top terrorist leader killed in Mali

 Top terrorist leader killed in Mali  Top terrorist leader killed in Mali
4:51 PM6/8/2020
The Minister for the French armed forces, Florence Parly, announced Friday that French armed forces, with the support of their partners, killed the emir of the Al-Qaida in the lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Abdelmalek Droukdal, and several of his close collaborators, during an operation in northern Mali.
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Our Moral Compass.pdf

Our Moral Compass.pdf Our Moral Compass.pdf
7:59 PM6/5/2020
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AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website

AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website
2:07 PM6/5/2020
Site supports multiple languages to address threats to African/U.S. interests, to include video captured by our pilots of Russian aircraft en route to Libya in May.
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AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia

AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia
8:41 PM5/29/2020
During a telephone call, the leaders discussed upcoming training and exercise opportunities as they reaffirmed the strong American-Tunisian bilateral partnership.
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Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya

Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya
12:00 AM5/26/2020
U.S. Africa Command assesses that Moscow recently deployed military fighter aircraft to Libya in order to support Russian state-sponsored private military contractors operating on the ground there.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:13 PM5/18/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on May 17, 2020.
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Protective masks distributed in South Africa

Protective masks distributed in South Africa Protective masks distributed in South Africa
12:00 AM5/15/2020
Lana. J.Marks, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, bumps elbows with South African Deputy Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaala, as they mark the delivery of 720,000 FFP2 protective masks to to South Africa's National Department of Heatlh from the U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa on May 15, 2020. Photo by Army Lt. Col. Al Phillips, U.S. Embassy Pretoria.
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Protective masks distributed in South Africa

Protective masks distributed in South Africa Protective masks distributed in South Africa
12:00 AM5/15/2020
Lana. J.Marks, center left, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, joins South African Deputy Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaala, center right, in marking the delivery of 720,000 FFP2 protective masks to to South Africa's National Department of Heatlh from the U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa on May 15, 2020. Also pictured are U.S. Navy Capt. Steven Morgenfeld, the Senior Defense Attache at the U.S. Embassy, far left, and Lt. Col. Darrick Mosley, the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation Chief in South Africa. Photo by Army Lt. Col. Al Phillips, U.S. Embassy Pretoria.
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Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19

Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19 Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19
9:50 AM5/14/2020
The protective equipment, distributed by the embassy as part of AFRICOM’s humanitarian assistance programs to reduce human suffering and provide essential services to vulnerable populations, will assist medical professionals fighting this epidemic.
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Moving in COVID-19 Environment.pdf

Moving in COVID-19 Environment.pdf Moving in COVID-19 Environment.pdf
10:21 AM5/13/2020
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PCS Info - 5 Measures to Protect Your Health.pdf

PCS Info - 5 Measures to Protect Your Health.pdf PCS Info - 5 Measures to Protect Your Health.pdf
10:21 AM5/13/2020
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Personal Property Quick Reference Guide.pdf

Personal Property Quick Reference Guide.pdf Personal Property Quick Reference Guide.pdf
10:21 AM5/13/2020
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U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
9:24 AM5/11/2020
The U.S. transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company May 6.
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U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
12:00 AM5/8/2020
RABAT, Morocco — The United States transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company (MSOF) valued at over $1 million on May 6.
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U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
12:00 AM5/6/2020
The United States transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
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U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
12:00 AM5/6/2020
The U.S. transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company valued May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
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U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces
12:00 AM5/6/2020
Col. Abderrahim Maddah, post commander of the FAR Southern Zone Training Center in Tifnit, met with the Senior Defense Official of the U.S. Embassy, Col. Kenneth Gjone, to complete transfers of ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company May 6. The delivery marks a critical step in enhancing the unit’s capacity to conduct special operations and internal company command and control by the end of this year. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Morocco)
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