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Newly trained Crisis Response Marines continue operations in Africa, Europe (1) of (2)

Newly trained Crisis Response Marines continue operations in Africa, Europe (1) of (2)

Newly trained Crisis Response Marines continue operations in Africa, Europe (1) of (2)

1:19 PM1/15/2015

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment practice entering and exiting the MV-22B Osprey during a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel, or TRAP, mission aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 9, 2014. The TRAP training provides designated forces tactical training and initial evaluation in order to conduct search and personnel recovery operations for the upcoming deployment with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa. (Photo by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Krista James)

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Newly trained Crisis Response Marines continue operations in Africa, Europe (2) of (2)

Newly trained Crisis Response Marines continue operations in Africa, Europe (2) of (2)

Newly trained Crisis Response Marines continue operations in Africa, Europe (2) of (2)

1:19 PM1/15/2015

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment ride in an MV-22B Osprey during a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel, or TRAP, mission aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 10, 2014. The TRAP training provides designated forces tactical training and initial evaluation in order to conduct search and personnel recovery operations for the upcoming deployment with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa. (Photo by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Krista James)

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OPERATION UNITED ASSISTANCE: LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS (2) of (6)

OPERATION UNITED ASSISTANCE: LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS (2) of (6)

OPERATION UNITED ASSISTANCE: LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS (2) of (6)

1:39 PM1/13/2015

A typical unimproved road in Liberia creates a challenge for logisticians. Deliberate planning and actions across the entire logistics enterprise united the efforts of a multi-disciplined, interagency team formed across nations, governments and non-government organizations (NGOs) which directly led to success in OPERATION United Assistance. (U.S. AFRICOM photo/released)

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Marines Land in Morocco, Demonstrate Crisis Response Capability

Marines Land in Morocco, Demonstrate Crisis Response Capability

Marines Land in Morocco, Demonstrate Crisis Response Capability

11:01 AM4/10/2014

In today’s security environment, the ability to quickly place military personnel on a location anywhere on the globe is at a premium. In order to stay ready for that task, the U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force conducted a

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Ghana Defence Chief visits AFRICOM

Ghana Defence Chief visits AFRICOM

Ghana Defence Chief visits AFRICOM

11:48 AM4/9/2014

Vice Adm. Mathew Quashie, Chief of Defence for the Ghana Armed Forces, traveled from Accra to meet with leaders of U.S. Africa Command on April 7 at the Command’s headquarters at Kelly Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. Accompanying

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Burundi National Defense Force Soldiers Head to Training

Burundi National Defense Force Soldiers Head to Training

Burundi National Defense Force Soldiers Head to Training

12:59 PM3/28/2014

U.S. Marines from the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa (SP-MAGTF AF) have been training Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) soldiers in preparation for deployments to Somalia.

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Chance Meeting Leads to Recognition for Djiboutian Soldiers, Closure for Pilots

Chance Meeting Leads to Recognition for Djiboutian Soldiers, Closure for Pilots

Chance Meeting Leads to Recognition for Djiboutian Soldiers, Closure for Pilots

12:17 PM3/28/2014

October 5, 2013, was a day like most others for Staff Sergeant Luke Thompson. As a team sergeant for the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Thompson was responsible for leading engagement teams

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Africa Center Co-Hosts Countering Violent Extremist Messaging Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Africa Center Co-Hosts Countering Violent Extremist Messaging Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Africa Center Co-Hosts Countering Violent Extremist Messaging Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

12:10 PM3/5/2014

The U.S. government and African partners met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a dialogue on strategic approaches to countering violent extremist messaging in the greater Horn of Africa region. The Feb. 23–28 workshop was co-hosted by the Africa Center

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New Health Clinic Opens in Sankal with US Assistance

New Health Clinic Opens in Sankal with US Assistance

New Health Clinic Opens in Sankal with US Assistance

10:28 AM3/4/2014

U.S. military, U.S. Embassy-Djibouti and key Djiboutian personnel in Eastern Africa traveled to Sankal, Djibouti, and participated in opening ceremonies for a new health clinic Feb. 13, 2014.

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USARAF Training in Lesotho Provides Sustainable Knowledge

USARAF Training in Lesotho Provides Sustainable Knowledge

USARAF Training in Lesotho Provides Sustainable Knowledge

3:17 PM3/3/2014

U.S. Army Africa deployed a team of medical personnel from U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army Medical Command, Army Reserve Medical Command, and the 7th Civil Support Command, Feb. 3-14, for medical readiness training between the Kingdom of

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Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD and DoS

Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD and DoS

Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD and DoS

3:19 PM2/25/2014

U.S. Africa Command hosted more than 100 senior leaders from the Departments of State and Defense as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to discuss how to align desired outcomes with U.S. foreign policy objectives, and

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Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD, DoS in Whole of Government Approach

Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD, DoS in Whole of Government Approach

Africa Strategic Dialogue Unites DoD, DoS in Whole of Government Approach

2:44 PM2/25/2014

U.S. Africa Command hosted more than 100 senior leaders from the Departments of State and Defense as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to discuss how to align desired outcomes with U.S. foreign policy objectives, and

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World Radio Day Recognizes the World’s Most Popular Communication Medium

World Radio Day Recognizes the World’s Most Popular Communication Medium

World Radio Day Recognizes the World’s Most Popular Communication Medium

3:51 PM2/13/2014

Today is World Radio Day. U.S. Africa Command is joining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the rest of the world today in promoting this medium for communicating to the masses - radio.

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International Partners Finalize Plans for Obangame Express 2014

International Partners Finalize Plans for Obangame Express 2014

International Partners Finalize Plans for Obangame Express 2014

9:46 AM2/11/2014

Maritime professionals from West Africa, Europe, South America and the U.S. met to finalize plans for the fourth iteration of Obangame Express, Feb. 4-7.

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CJTF-HOA Trains UN Reps How to Treat Trauma Patients

CJTF-HOA Trains UN Reps How to Treat Trauma Patients

CJTF-HOA Trains UN Reps How to Treat Trauma Patients

11:55 AM2/7/2014

DJIBOUTI- For the first time in Djibouti, the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion’s (CA BN) Functional Specialty Team (Fx SP) trained members from multiple United Nation agencies on trauma care during a four-day course at the World Health Organization,

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Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar

Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar

Nigerian and U.S. Air Forces Partner for Disaster Relief Seminar

2:56 PM2/3/2014

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."This African proverb was referenced several times during a disaster relief seminar hosted by the Nigerian air force at the National Defense College here, Jan. 27-30.

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AFRICOM Commander Addresses Students at Spanish War College

AFRICOM Commander Addresses Students at Spanish War College

AFRICOM Commander Addresses Students at Spanish War College

2:30 PM1/31/2014

General David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, addresses students in the War College class at the Spanish National Defense Center for Higher Studies (El Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional; CESEDEN) in Madrid, Spain,

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Key Message from Experts for US Personnel in Africa: Be More Strategic, Sophisticated, Patient, Nuanced, and Collaborative

Key Message from Experts for US Personnel in Africa: Be More Strategic, Sophisticated, Patient, Nuanced, and Collaborative

Key Message from Experts for US Personnel in Africa: Be More Strategic, Sophisticated, Patient, Nuanced, and Collaborative

3:10 PM1/29/2014

Advice for U.S. government personnel assigned to duties relating to Africa: The sheer diversity of the continent, approximately three times larger than the United States in both land mass and population, makes it impossible to apply a fixed set of

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AFRICOM, CHDAM Help Tanzania Prepare for all Hazards

AFRICOM, CHDAM Help Tanzania Prepare for all Hazards

AFRICOM, CHDAM Help Tanzania Prepare for all Hazards

7:34 AM1/23/2014

Representatives from civil authorities and the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces come together with representatives from the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM) and U.S. Africa Command's Disaster Preparedness Program, to

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AFRICOM, CDHAM Disaster Preparedness Experts Partner with Burkina Faso to Review National Pandemic Plan

AFRICOM, CDHAM Disaster Preparedness Experts Partner with Burkina Faso to Review National Pandemic Plan

AFRICOM, CDHAM Disaster Preparedness Experts Partner with Burkina Faso to Review National Pandemic Plan

8:43 AM1/14/2014

Representatives from civil authorities and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso met with representatives from the Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM) and U.S. Africa Command's Disaster Preparedness Program in

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