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Oxford University hosts maritime experts from AFRICOM and Nigerian Navy

Oxford University hosts maritime experts from AFRICOM and Nigerian Navy Oxford University hosts maritime experts from AFRICOM and Nigerian Navy
7:38 AM11/5/2013
When Oxford University recently conducted a forum on maritime security, they called upon U.S. Africa Command to provide the experts to address the audience of more than 50 academics from across Oxford and goverment officials from the United
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Gen. Rodriguez Gives Update on AFRICOM for Next Generation of African Leaders

Gen. Rodriguez Gives Update on AFRICOM for Next Generation of African Leaders Gen. Rodriguez Gives Update on AFRICOM for Next Generation of African Leaders
10:27 AM10/28/2013
The commander of U.S. Africa Comment General David M. Rodriguez provided an update on AFRICOM and U.S. military priorities in Africa for nearly 60 professionals from 40 African nations attending the Next Generation of African Security Sector
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State and Defense Officials Work with African Partners for Stability

State and Defense Officials Work with African Partners for Stability State and Defense Officials Work with African Partners for Stability
9:39 AM10/25/2013
AFRICOM’s commander, General David Rodriguez, said the 5-year-old Defense Department campaign is working to achieve a more “safe and secure Africa.” Rodriguez spoke with a group of African journalists via webcast October 23 from the State
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Ethics Take Center Stage for Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course

Ethics Take Center Stage for Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Ethics Take Center Stage for Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course
8:44 AM10/23/2013
Leadership, ethics, and Africa’s role in global security were among the topics discussed when nearly 60 professionals from 40 African nations met for the opening of the Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders (NextGen) course October 21,
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Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa Completes Training Engagement with UPDF

Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa Completes Training Engagement with UPDF Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa Completes Training Engagement with UPDF
8:34 AM10/22/2013
CAMP SINGO, Uganda - Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3 Marines and sailors recently finished a 10-week training engagement with Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers in Camp Singo, Uganda, from July to September.
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Plans Finalized for Cutlass Express 2013

Plans Finalized for Cutlass Express 2013 Plans Finalized for Cutlass Express 2013
10:48 AM10/7/2013
Sailors and civilian maritime personnel from Europe, Africa and the U.S. finalized the schedule of events and associated objectives for Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 (CE13) during a final planning conference, Sept. 23-27.
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MSAS, AFAFRICA, Share Ideas with Angolan Air Force

MSAS, AFAFRICA, Share Ideas with Angolan Air Force MSAS, AFAFRICA, Share Ideas with Angolan Air Force
12:20 PM10/1/2013
U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Air Forces Africa worked together with a 621st Contingency Response Wing traveling contact team to conduct a building partnership engagement in Luanda, Angola, from Sept. 9 to 13.
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U.S.-Burundi EOD Exchange Boosts Skills, Builds Relationships

U.S.-Burundi EOD Exchange Boosts Skills, Builds Relationships U.S.-Burundi EOD Exchange Boosts Skills, Builds Relationships
8:50 AM9/18/2013
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Burundi National Defense Force combat engineers conducted a Humanitarian Mine Action exercise in Bujumbura, Burundi, Aug. 5-23, 2013.
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Aviano Airmen restore South African smiles

Aviano Airmen restore South African smiles Aviano Airmen restore South African smiles
9:26 AM9/9/2013
Three Airmen from Aviano provided dental care in a multi-national joint task force humanitarian effort from July 21 to Aug. 8, 2013, in the vicinity of King Williams' Town, Eastern Cape province, South Africa.
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U.S. Army Africa, Nigeria Exchange Intelligence

U.S. Army Africa, Nigeria Exchange Intelligence U.S. Army Africa, Nigeria Exchange Intelligence
7:58 AM9/9/2013
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Browning and Sgt. 1st Class Jason Madden from U.S. Army Africa’s (USARAF) G-2 (Intelligence) conducted a military-to-military engagement Aug. 19-23 at the Defense Intelligence College in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Partnership Mission Promotes Security, Capacity in West Africa

Partnership Mission Promotes Security, Capacity in West Africa Partnership Mission Promotes Security, Capacity in West Africa
11:40 AM9/4/2013
More than 90 U.S. Marines set sail this weekend for a three-month mission along the West African coast – but for the first time in the Africa Partnership Station program, it was aboard a Dutch navy ship, alongside their counterparts from Holland,
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U.S. Military Role in Disaster Response is Focus of USAID’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course

U.S. Military Role in Disaster Response is Focus of USAID’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course U.S. Military Role in Disaster Response is Focus of USAID’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course
2:06 PM8/30/2013
Got a disaster?  Who you gonna call?  Military members from U.S. Africa Command are now even more prepared to assist in answering that call after attending the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) offered at the command headquarters in
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Interpreters Break Down Language Barriers of Africa Endeavor

Interpreters Break Down Language Barriers of Africa Endeavor Interpreters Break Down Language Barriers of Africa Endeavor
6:18 AM8/12/2013
Gathering personnel and delegates from 38 African nations, five European and North American nations and several African and international organizations — many who speak different languages — to participate in a large-scale, joint military training
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Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013 Kicks off in Zambia

Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013 Kicks off in Zambia Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013 Kicks off in Zambia
6:44 AM8/9/2013
Military personnel and delegates from more than 30 African nations along with representatives from North America, Europe and other international organizations gathered on the parade grounds of the Zambian Army Headquarters, Aug. 7, in Lusaka,
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Africa Endeavor 2013 Exercise Kicks off in Zambia

Africa Endeavor 2013 Exercise Kicks off in Zambia Africa Endeavor 2013 Exercise Kicks off in Zambia
2:31 PM8/8/2013
Military personnel and delegates from more than 30 nations gathered at the Zambian army headquarters, Aug. 7, 2013, in Lusaka, Zambia, for an opening ceremony to begin the Africa Endeavor 2013 exercise. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command's
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AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya

AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya
9:28 AM8/2/2013
Staff members from U.S. Africa Command and military delegates from four countries, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations gathered at the command’s headquarters July 29, 2013, to discuss how they might improve their
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Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography

Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography
7:09 AM7/26/2013
Eight soldiers and airmen from Kenya Defense Forces partnered with two Airman from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Affairs Office for a two-day, military-to military photojournalism workshop at the International Peace Support
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Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent

Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent
1:40 PM7/18/2013
The panel discussion took place June 18, 2013, as part of the two-week ACSS Senior Leaders Seminar. More than 50 officials from 36 nations attended the annual seminar.
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Liberian Soldiers Employ Training During Medical Outreach Mission

Liberian Soldiers Employ Training During Medical Outreach Mission Liberian Soldiers Employ Training During Medical Outreach Mission
2:04 PM7/15/2013
A team of Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers, U.S. service members and county health officials conducted a mobile medical outreach mission in Grand Cape Mount County recently. The mobile mission held from July 1 to July 4, 2013, was a first for
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USAFRICOM Welcomes New Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn

USAFRICOM Welcomes New Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn USAFRICOM Welcomes New Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn
2:55 PM7/12/2013
U.S. Africa Command personnel and staff gather to observe the Command Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility Ceremony from Command Chief Master Sergeant Jack Johnson Jr. to Command Sergeant Major Darrin J. Bohn at the U.S. Army Garrison
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