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U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Commander U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Commander
11:12 AM4/5/2013
General David M. Rodriguez assumed command of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) from General Carter F. Ham, Friday, April 5.
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Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.

Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C. Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.
11:59 AM4/1/2013
On Friday, March 22, 41 mid-level African security officers, primarily majors and lieutenants-colonel, from 36 countries across Africa completed the Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course, a three-week program conducted in
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Military-to-Military Engagement Increases Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities

Military-to-Military Engagement Increases Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities Military-to-Military Engagement Increases Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities
6:56 AM4/1/2013
Coast Guard and Navy personnel from Cape Verde, the United Kingdom and the United States took part in a maritime law enforcement engagement, in coordination with Cape Verde’s maritime operations center (MOC), March 16-24.The engagement, taking
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U.S. Chaplains Conduct Training for Malawi Defense Force

U.S. Chaplains Conduct Training for Malawi Defense Force U.S. Chaplains Conduct Training for Malawi Defense Force
3:57 PM3/29/2013

Hardships that come with returning from a deployment can greatly affect Soldiers and their family members. This concept not only applies to American Soldiers, but Soldiers from other countries as well.

In an effort to help

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Official Handover of the Beninese Armed Forces Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan Concludes in Cotonou

Official Handover of the Beninese Armed Forces Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan Concludes in Cotonou Official Handover of the Beninese Armed Forces Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan Concludes in Cotonou
8:28 AM3/25/2013
Representatives from civil authorities and the Armed Forces of Benin met with representatives from the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM) and U.S. Africa Command's Disaster Management and Preparedness Program (DMPP) in
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U. S. Africa Command Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, Feb., 25, 2013

U. S. Africa Command Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, Feb., 25, 2013 U. S. Africa Command Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, Feb., 25, 2013
4:40 PM2/27/2013
U.S. Africa Command conducts its first ever Enlisted Professional Development Seminar at the headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, February, 25, 2013. Twenty-two enlisted personnel graduated from the class. (Photos by Adam Gramarossa, AFRICOM VI
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Regional Cooperation Crucial against Transnational Threats, Ugandan, U.S. Officials Say at East Africa Workshop

Regional Cooperation Crucial against Transnational Threats, Ugandan, U.S. Officials Say at East Africa Workshop Regional Cooperation Crucial against Transnational Threats, Ugandan, U.S. Officials Say at East Africa Workshop
2:28 PM2/7/2013
Increased regional cooperation is crucial for addressing the myriad of irregular security threats facing Eastern Africa, senior officials from the United States and Uganda told participants at the January 28, 2013, launch of a workshop on Improving
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Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders

Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders Nigerian Media Visit Culminates in Interview with AFRICOM Senior Leaders
5:43 PM2/1/2013
STUTTGART - Six journalists from Nigeria spent this week learning about the U.S. Africa Command. Accompanied by U.S. Embassy Abuja staff, they wrapped up a week of orientation and peer tours of local media with an opportunity to ask AFRICOM
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AFRICOM Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali

AFRICOM Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali AFRICOM Commander Addresses Concerns, Potential Solutions in Mali
9:12 AM1/25/2013
The commander of U.S. Africa Command today shared lessons learned from what he called shortcomings in the U.S.-Malian training program which have contributed to turmoil in the African nation. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham spoke to students and faculty
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Thanksgiving Message From CJTF-HOA

Thanksgiving Message From CJTF-HOA Thanksgiving Message From CJTF-HOA
12:00 AM11/22/2012
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and community. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving deployed together across East Africa, let's pause for a moment to give thanks for a few of the blessings we all share.

I am thankful today for
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Remembrance Ceremony Held to Honor Those Who Gave All

Remembrance Ceremony Held to Honor Those Who Gave All Remembrance Ceremony Held to Honor Those Who Gave All
12:00 AM11/20/2012
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, the British Army and the Commonwealth joined together at the Djibouti New European Cemetery in observance of Remembrance Day to honor the sacrifices made by military men and women both
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Soldiers, Teachers Team During First Aid Workshops

Soldiers, Teachers Team During First Aid Workshops Soldiers, Teachers Team During First Aid Workshops
12:00 AM11/13/2012
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash., partnered with the Dikhil, Djibouti, Office of Education Oct. 28 - 31, 2012, during two, two-day first aid
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Marine Corps Birthday Message from CJTF-HOA

Marine Corps Birthday Message from CJTF-HOA Marine Corps Birthday Message from CJTF-HOA
12:00 AM11/10/2012
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Marines here at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and around the world as you celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

As our Marine Corps brethren know well, it all started
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Eight Navies Complete East African Exercise Cutlass Express 2012

Eight Navies Complete East African Exercise Cutlass Express 2012 Eight Navies Complete East African Exercise Cutlass Express 2012
12:00 AM11/8/2012
Sailors and maritime professionals from eight nations wrapped up Exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12-2) today after a week of multinational maritime events in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, Nov. 1-8.

This year's exercise took
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Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks-Off Throughout East Africa

Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks-Off Throughout East Africa Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks-Off Throughout East Africa
12:00 AM11/2/2012
Sailors and civilian maritime professionals from eight nations officially kicked-off exercise Cutlass Express 2012-2 (CE12-2) during pre-sail conferences in Djibouti, Djibouti; Port Louis, Mauritius; and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Nov. 1.
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Special Delivery: Much-Needed Supplies Donated to Ali Sabieh Deaf School

Special Delivery: Much-Needed Supplies Donated to Ali Sabieh Deaf School Special Delivery: Much-Needed Supplies Donated to Ali Sabieh Deaf School
12:00 AM10/26/2012
Service members from Camp Lemonnier's Friends of Africa Volunteers group partnered with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, Joint Civil Affairs Team and the district's Volunteer Association of Education to
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Letter to the Editor, Global Research - Response to "America's Secret War in Africa" and "Covert Ops In Nigeria"

Letter to the Editor, Global Research - Response to "America's Secret War in Africa" and "Covert Ops In Nigeria" Letter to the Editor, Global Research - Response to "America's Secret War in Africa" and "Covert Ops In Nigeria"
12:00 AM10/22/2012
FROM: Colonel Tom Davis Director, U.S. Africa Command Office of Public Affairs Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany TO: Prof. Michel Chossudovsky, President and Director of the Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG) Editor of
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Navy Birthday message from CJTF-HOA

Navy Birthday message from CJTF-HOA Navy Birthday message from CJTF-HOA
12:00 AM10/13/2012
CONGRATULATIONS to the Sailors here at Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and around the globe as you celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Navy.

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Navy
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HOA Civil Affairs, Dikhil District Water Teams Partner for Seminars

HOA Civil Affairs, Dikhil District Water Teams Partner for Seminars HOA Civil Affairs, Dikhil District Water Teams Partner for Seminars
12:00 AM10/10/2012
U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA, Joint Civil Affairs Team, or JCAT, partnered with the Dikhil district water office in Dikhil City, Djibouti, to conduct a basic generator maintenance seminar for
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U.S. Army Personnel Assist Ugandan Military

U.S. Army Personnel Assist Ugandan Military U.S. Army Personnel Assist Ugandan Military
12:00 AM10/3/2012
During the first week of September, Dr. Marva Dixon, Vicenza Army Community Services (ACS) Director; Sergeant Major Aaron Miller, U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) G-3 Sergeant Major; and Major Raymond Jablonka from the Warrior Transition Unit (WTU),
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