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U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia

U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia
12:00 AM4/4/2011
Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper
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PRESS STATEMENT: African Union Meeting on the Situation in Libya

PRESS STATEMENT: African Union Meeting on the Situation in Libya PRESS STATEMENT: African Union Meeting on the Situation in Libya
12:00 AM3/26/2011
The United States commends the African Union for convening a meeting of the international community in Addis Ababa yesterday to discuss the situation in Libya. The African Union has an important role to play in the resolution of the Libyan crisis.
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Pentagon Tallies Coalition Actions in Libya

Pentagon Tallies Coalition Actions in Libya Pentagon Tallies Coalition Actions in Libya
12:00 AM3/23/2011
By the fifth day of coalition task force operations supporting a no-fly zone in Libya and protecting Libyan civilians, the 13-nation alliance had flown more than 300 sorties in the North African country, Pentagon officials said March 23, 2011.  Read more
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Robert G. Bradley, APS Sail into Sierra Leone

Robert G. Bradley, APS Sail into Sierra Leone Robert G. Bradley, APS Sail into Sierra Leone
12:00 AM3/8/2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, March 7, 2011, as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West.

The ship will embark African partners in order to conduct professional exchanges that build maritime
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APS West Partners to Strengthen Maritime Capabilities in Sao Tome

APS West Partners to Strengthen Maritime Capabilities in Sao Tome APS West Partners to Strengthen Maritime Capabilities in Sao Tome
12:00 AM3/1/2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) pulled into Sao Tome February 28, 2011, to begin maritime training with African Partners as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) West initiative.

During the port visit, the APS international
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Exercise Kwanza Review in Kinshasa Focuses on African Standby Force

Exercise Kwanza Review in Kinshasa Focuses on African Standby Force Exercise Kwanza Review in Kinshasa Focuses on African Standby Force
12:00 AM2/24/2011

In his "Commander's Intent 2011" message, one of U.S. Army General William E. "Kip" Ward's key approaches was that, "… [U.S. Africa Command] will continue to support the African Union (AU) to include

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AFRICOM Leader Cites Growth in Partnerships with African Nations

AFRICOM Leader Cites Growth in Partnerships with African Nations AFRICOM Leader Cites Growth in Partnerships with African Nations
12:00 AM2/23/2011
(This is a product of the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: www.america.gov)

The commander of the U.S. military's Africa Command (AFRICOM)
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Africa Symposium at U.S. Army War College, February 2011

Africa Symposium at U.S. Army War College, February 2011 Africa Symposium at U.S. Army War College, February 2011
12:00 AM2/17/2011
The U.S. Army War College dedicated two days to bring together government, civilian and military experts to talk over the issues, challenges and potential success stories for the African continent during a regional symposium February 1-2, 2011.  Read more
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USS Stephen W. Groves Exercise with South African Navy Submarine

USS Stephen W. Groves Exercise with South African Navy Submarine USS Stephen W. Groves Exercise with South African Navy Submarine
12:00 AM2/15/2011
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) participated in a joint-maneuvering exercise with the South African Heroine-class submarine SAS Charlotte Maxeke (S-102) off the coast of South Africa, February 10, 2011.  Read more
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U.S. Africa Command Staff Meet with Ambassador to the Central African Republic

U.S. Africa Command Staff Meet with Ambassador to the Central African Republic U.S. Africa Command Staff Meet with Ambassador to the Central African Republic
12:00 AM2/11/2011
Ambassador Laurence D. Wohlers visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters in Stuttgart February 7, 2011, in order to learn more about the command and to explore other options for the command to work with the government and military forces
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Robert G. Bradley, APS

AFRICOM Commander Visits Robert G. Bradley, APS AFRICOM Commander Visits Robert G. Bradley, APS
12:00 AM2/9/2011

Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General William E. "Kip" Ward spoke to African partners and U.S. sailors aboard USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) February 7, 2011, during the first of many port visits of Africa Partnership

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Canada's CEFCOM and U.S. AFRICOM Looking to Increase Cooperation

Canada's CEFCOM and U.S. AFRICOM Looking to Increase Cooperation Canada's CEFCOM and U.S. AFRICOM Looking to Increase Cooperation
12:00 AM2/1/2011
Canadian Air Force Major General Alain Parent, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM) deputy commander, visited U.S. Africa Command Headquarters January 25, 2011 to identify potential areas of partnership on the African continent following
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Gabon Base Commanders Visit German Bases for Security Familiarization

Gabon Base Commanders Visit German Bases for Security Familiarization Gabon Base Commanders Visit German Bases for Security Familiarization
12:00 AM1/28/2011
When it comes to air base defense, airmen in Germany share many challenges with their partners in the African nation of Gabon. Two Gabonese air base commanders came to this conclusion as they visited Ramstein, Sembach and Spangdahlem air bases
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U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011

U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011 U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011
12:00 AM1/19/2011
Teammates:

2011 presents us with many opportunities to contribute to stability in support of our vital national interests in Africa.

In the past year, African nations and regional organizations have been addressing
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CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference

CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference
12:00 AM1/12/2011
Military logistics officers gathered in Djibouti January 2011 to participate in the first East African Coalition Logistics Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. The conference brought together logistics officers from
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Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development

Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development
12:00 AM1/10/2011
The United States is pursuing a strategy that aims to foster stability and good, cooperative relationships with nations on the African continent, said Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy.

"That strategy puts a
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MarForAf, AFRICOM graduate 22 African, U.S. officers in basic Intelligence course

MarForAf, AFRICOM graduate 22 African, U.S. officers in basic Intelligence course   MarForAf, AFRICOM graduate 22 African, U.S. officers in basic Intelligence course
12:00 AM12/28/2010
On a chilly, snow-covered day, 22 intelligence professionals, from six African nations and the United States, graduated from an 11-week introductory intelligence course at the Joint Multinational Training Command, Dec. 17, in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
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Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! -

Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! - Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! -
12:00 AM12/22/2010
African Chicken Stew


"Inspired by authentic West African cooking, this delicious stew combines vegetables and peanut butter with a little heat from a medley of spices. Alter the recipe to suit your preferences--it
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National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event

National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.

The Soldiers, all members of Company C,
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New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event

New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event
12:00 AM11/22/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.

The Soldiers, all members of Company C,
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