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AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon (1) of (3)

AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon   (1) of (3) AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon   (1) of (3)
12:06 PM6/8/2015
Cameroon Soldiers assigned to the Battalion d'Intervention Rapide arrive at a humanitarian assistance site in Kourgui, Cameroon May 13, 2015. The mission, led by Cameroonian Soldiers and funded through the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
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AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon (3) of (3)

AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon   (3) of (3) AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon   (3) of (3)
12:05 PM6/8/2015
A volunteer nurse teaches people how to properly take their prescriptions during a humanitarian assistance mission led by Cameroonian Soldiers from the Battalion d'Intervention Rapide in Kourgui, Cameroon May 13, 2015.The mission, funded through the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
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AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon (2) of (3)

AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon   (2) of (3) AFRICOM Funds Humanitarian Mission in Cameroon   (2) of (3)
12:05 PM6/8/2015
People wait for medical screenings and education during a humanitarian assistance mission led by Cameroonian Soldiers assigned to the Battalion d'Intervention Rapide in Kourgui, Cameroon May 13, 2015. The mission, funded through the U.S. Africa Command Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program, provided medical assistance and education to more than 1,250 people displaced due to Boko Haram violence.
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (7) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (7) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (7) of (7)
11:01 AM6/5/2015
U.S. service members listen as U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter makes remarks during a troop event at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (6) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (6) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (6) of (7)
11:01 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr Andy Young asks a question during a troop event hosted by U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (5) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (5) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (5) of (7)
10:54 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter walks with U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, to a troop event at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (4) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (4) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (4) of (7)
10:54 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, greets U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and his wife, Stephanie, as they arrive in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015, where Carter hosted a troop talk with U.S. service members. Carter is wrapping up a trip that also took him to the Asia-Pacific region where he met with allies and partners to advance the next phase of the rebalance. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (3) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (3) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (3) of (7)
10:53 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses U.S. service members during a troop event at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (2) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (2) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (2) of (7)
10:53 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter makes remarks during a troop event at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM (1) of (7)

Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (1) of (7) Defense Secretary Carter Visits AFRICOM  (1) of (7)
10:52 AM6/5/2015
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, introduces U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a troop event at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2015. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett
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Central Accord 15 focuses on African and European partnership

Central Accord 15 focuses on African and European partnership Central Accord 15 focuses on African and European partnership
8:20 AM5/18/2015
Lt. Col. Jonathan Shine, commander, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, works with central African military personnel during the preparation phase of Central Accord 2015 in Libreville, Gabon, May 14. Shine and his counterparts developed a plan of action for events taking place during the exercise. CA 15 exercises mission command proficiency for UN peacekeeping operations, develops multinational logistical and communications capabilities, and improves regional ability to command, control and support forward deployed forces. Approximately 400 military personnel from member nations are scheduled to participate in the exercise. The exercise consists of one week of classroom-based academics and one week of a command post exercise. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Folkerth)
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Humanitarian Assistance Program Helps with School Construction in South Africa

Humanitarian Assistance Program Helps with School Construction in South Africa Humanitarian Assistance Program Helps with School Construction in South Africa
3:09 PM5/14/2015
A primary school in Limpopo, South Africa has eight new classrooms.
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9:55 AM5/13/2015
Angolan Marines, known as Fuzileiros Navais da Marinha de Guerra Angolana (MGA), practice clearing a room in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)
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3:54 PM5/11/2015
A joint team Chadian and U.S. military medical professionals work together during a surgery April 14 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N’Djamena, Chad. They performed a procedure on a Chadian soldier who sustained a gunshot wound that fractured his right femur and left tibia. The U.S. and Chadian medical teams are working together as part of a joint exercise called Medical Readiness and Training Exercise known as MEDRETE 15-3. The exercise is a joint effort between the Chadian government, U.S. Army Africa, the Army Reserve Medical Command and the 7th Civil Support Command. MEDRETE 15-3 serves as an opportunity for U.S. and Chadian forces to hone and strengthen their life saving skills as well as reinforce the partnership between both countries. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea Merritt)
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U.S., Chadian military medical teams join forces for MEDRETE 15-3

U.S., Chadian military medical teams join forces for MEDRETE 15-3 U.S., Chadian military medical teams join forces for MEDRETE 15-3
3:49 PM5/11/2015
More than a dozen Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve Medical Command and 7th Civil Support Command participated in Medical Readiness and Training Exercise 15-3, in N’Djamena, Chad, April 13-24 at the Hospital Militaire D’Instruction, or Military Teaching Hospital.
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9:55 AM5/11/2015
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason T. Galipeau, medical planner at the AFRICOM Surgeon's Office, briefs about the command support to Operation United Assistance during a three-day Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO) course held in Stuttgart, Germany. April 27-29, 2015. More than 40 medical experts from U.S. Africa Command, its subordinate commands and the United States attended the course held in Stuttgart, Germany, to build an awareness of the complex set of variables that shape the development of Department of Defense Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO). and to also help medical practitioners here gain an understanding of the key principles to plan and conduct a GHE/MSO activity. The course was hosted by the AFRICOM command surgeon's office. (AFRICOM photo by Tech. Sgt. Olufemi A. Owolabi)
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9:55 AM5/11/2015
U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) David Tarantino, course director, Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine, briefs on Understanding of the strategic, operational, and civil-military considerations during a three-day Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO) course held in Stuttgart, Germany. April 27-29, 2015. More than 40 medical experts from U.S. Africa Command, its subordinate commands and the United States attended the course held in Stuttgart, Germany, to build an awareness of the complex set of variables that shape the development of Department of Defense Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO). and to also help medical practitioners here gain an understanding of the key principles to plan and conduct a GHE/MSO activity. The course was hosted by the AFRICOM command surgeon's office. (AFRICOM photo by Tech. Sgt. Olufemi A. Owolabi)
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Command Surgeon's team hosts course on Global Health Engagement and Medical Stability Operations

Command Surgeon's team hosts course on Global Health Engagement and Medical Stability Operations Command Surgeon's team hosts course on Global Health Engagement and Medical Stability Operations
9:29 AM5/11/2015
More than 40 medical experts from U.S. Africa Command, its subordinate commands and the United States attended a three-day course held in Stuttgart, Germany, to build an awareness of the complex set of variables that shape the development of Department of Defense Global Health Engagement (GHE) and Medical Stability Operations (MSO).
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4:33 PM5/8/2015
A student listens to U.S. Army Capt. Ervin Arrendondo during an English class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. Arrendondo is the Civil Affairs Team lead who facilitates getting volunteers to the class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)
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Secretary Kerry Visits Kenya

Secretary Kerry Visits Kenya Secretary Kerry Visits Kenya
4:00 PM5/5/2015
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, speaks with, from left, U.S. Marine Maj. Anthony Rayome, the Navy programs officer for the Kenya/U.S. Liaison Office, U.S. Navy Cdr. Dan Kimberly, naval attaché, U.S. Air Force Col. Rusty Armstrong, air attaché, and U.S. Army Col. John Roddy, the senior defense official and defense attaché to Kenya May 3, 2015 in Nairobi. Kerry met with Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, senior Kenyan security officials and the U.S. country team to Kenya as part of a multicountry trip.
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