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U.S. AFRICOM Commander Praises Commitment of Service Members During Visit to Djibouti

U.S. AFRICOM Commander Praises Commitment of Service Members During Visit to Djibouti

U.S. AFRICOM Commander Praises Commitment of Service Members During Visit to Djibouti

12:00 AM9/24/2008

As General William "Kip" Ward prepares to fully stand up U.S. Africa Command, he told a crowd of about 1,000 members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa that U.S. AFRICOM was a way for the Department of Defense to focus its

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Well Repairs in Tanzania Benefit Thousands of Community Members

Well Repairs in Tanzania Benefit Thousands of Community Members

Well Repairs in Tanzania Benefit Thousands of Community Members

12:00 AM9/12/2008

U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa worked in partnership with residents of the Tanga region of Tanzania to repair wells, making clean water more accessible to more than 6,000 community members.

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U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles

U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles

U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles

12:00 AM8/28/2008

A set of U.S. Africa Command-related articles featured in Issue 51 of the Joint Force Quarterly describes the command's progression from its conception to its transition into unified command status, taking into account lessons learned and its

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Newly Constructed Maternity Ward in Tanzania Offers Improved Healthcare to Women and Infants

Newly Constructed Maternity Ward in Tanzania Offers Improved Healthcare to Women and Infants

Newly Constructed Maternity Ward in Tanzania Offers Improved Healthcare to Women and Infants

12:00 AM8/27/2008

U.S. service members and health officials from the U.S. Embassy, together with Tanzanian government officials, dedicated a labor ward and a renovated postnatal building at the Njombe District hospital August 25, 2008.
The hospital additions,

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United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation

United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation

United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation

12:00 AM8/8/2008

A bilateral military agreement between the United States and Burkina Faso became effective on August 6, 2008 following the official signing by United States Marine Major General Anthony Jackson, Director of Operations and Logistics, U.S. Africa

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U.S. and Tanzanian Veterinarians Provide Care to Livestock in Tanzania

U.S. and Tanzanian Veterinarians Provide Care to Livestock in Tanzania

U.S. and Tanzanian Veterinarians Provide Care to Livestock in Tanzania

12:00 AM8/7/2008

U.S. and Tanzanian veterinarians have been working together to provide animal treatment services in Tanga, Tanzania as part of a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP), July 14-August 9, 2008.

Coordinated by the Combined Joint

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U.S. Service Members, Federal Employees Make 'World of Difference'

U.S. Service Members, Federal Employees Make 'World of Difference'

U.S. Service Members, Federal Employees Make 'World of Difference'

12:00 AM7/21/2008

In a memo addressed to commanders of each of the five U.S. combatant commands, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates asked for continued leadership and support in an upcoming fundraiser benefitting charities and military communities around the

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U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

U.S. Coast Guard Members Partner with Ghanaians to Improve Maritime Security

12:00 AM7/21/2008

During a three-day visit to Sekondi, Ghana concluding on July 17, 2008, crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas worked with the Ghanaian Navy and National Port Police officers to improve equipment and train in maritime law enforcement

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Oil Spill Response System Tested in Mozambique

Oil Spill Response System Tested in Mozambique

Oil Spill Response System Tested in Mozambique

12:00 AM7/18/2008

Mozambique government and military officials spent three days preparing, testing, and evaluating the nation's crisis response procedures to a potential oil spill. These familiarization exercises July 7-9, 2008, were part of a maritime security

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Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

Armed Forces of Liberia Strengthens Military Communications with Signal Support System Specialists

12:00 AM7/11/2008

Following a nine-week advanced training course, 24 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) are now qualified to serve as Signal Support System Specialists, also known as "signal soldiers". This group of graduates will manage and maintain

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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Addresses Senior Leaders Seminar

12:00 AM7/11/2008

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, capped two weeks of the Africa Center's Senior Leaders Seminar July 11, 2008, in an address emphasizing partnerships on the African continent as key to the mission of the newest U.S.

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U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

U.S. Military Doctors Provide Medical Care to Tanzanians

12:00 AM7/9/2008

American medical personnel from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) began a medical health treatment project in the Tanga region of Tanzania, scheduled to continue through July 12, 2008.

The American medical team

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Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

Fourth of July Message from General Kip Ward, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM7/4/2008

Today, July 4, 2008, please join me in celebrating our Nation's birthday.

As we observe this 4th of July period with our families and close friends, I hope all of us will take a few moments to reflect on the meaning of this holiday

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Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training

Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training

Liberian Female Soldiers Participate in Motor Transport Training

12:00 AM7/1/2008

Following a five-week course on motor transport operations, 29 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), the majority of them women, were honored at a graduation ceremony June 26, 2008.

The United States partnered with the

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen Addresses Staff of Africa Command

12:00 AM6/26/2008

During a visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 26, 2008, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen expressed high expectations for the command's future and called on staff members to

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African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

12:00 AM6/18/2008

Eight African Union technicians and military personnel were awarded certificates on June 13, 2008 for their successful completion of an advanced training class on a communications system called the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite

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Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

Cameroonian Marines Engage in Border Patrol Training Course

12:00 AM6/18/2008

More than 40 Cameroonian Marine Corps leaders participated in a five-day event conducted by U.S. Marines and sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command from June 9 - 13, 2008, during which they reviewed tactics, techniques, and procedures for securing

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Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM6/18/2008

More than 40 recognized academics gathered at the National Conference Center in Landsdowne, Virginia June 9-11 for an Academic Symposium, which introduced the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) to the broader U.S. academic community and provided a forum

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Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

12:00 AM6/16/2008

More than 200 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia successfully completed a month-long training course required for advancement to the rank of sergeant. A graduation ceremony was scheduled for June 20, 2008 to honor their achievements,

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AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

12:00 AM6/13/2008

Army General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Spanish and Portuguese leaders during a multi-day visit to both countries June 9-12, 2008.

The visit was the first that Ward had made to either

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