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Pandemic and Natural Disaster Response Plans Unveiled in Nigeria

Pandemic and Natural Disaster Response Plans Unveiled in Nigeria

Pandemic and Natural Disaster Response Plans Unveiled in Nigeria

12:50 PM11/19/2013

Nigeria has reached a milestone in providing assistance to and protecting their citizens during pandemic and natural emergencies. Working with peers and experts from the U.S. Africa Command and other international partners, Nigerian officials came

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In the fight against malaria, East African nations build capability via AFRICOM medical engagement

In the fight against malaria, East African nations build capability via AFRICOM medical engagement

In the fight against malaria, East African nations build capability via AFRICOM medical engagement

11:54 AM11/13/2013

Twelve technicians from the Defence Forces of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda recently participated in a malaria diagnostic training event sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon and the

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Oxford University hosts maritime experts from AFRICOM and Nigerian Navy

Oxford University hosts maritime experts from AFRICOM and Nigerian Navy

Oxford University hosts maritime experts from AFRICOM and Nigerian Navy

7:38 AM11/5/2013

When Oxford University recently conducted a forum on maritime security, they called upon U.S. Africa Command to provide the experts to address the audience of more than 50 academics from across Oxford and goverment officials from the United

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AFRICOM Official Recommends Comprehensive, Multinational Approaches to African Maritime Security

AFRICOM Official Recommends Comprehensive, Multinational Approaches to African Maritime Security

AFRICOM Official Recommends Comprehensive, Multinational Approaches to African Maritime Security

1:33 PM10/31/2013

A senior advisor with U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) recommends African security sector leaders increase interagency, multinational, and industry coordination to improve African responses to maritime security challenges.

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AFRICOM Helps Partners Stand Up to Violent Extremism

AFRICOM Helps Partners Stand Up to Violent Extremism

AFRICOM Helps Partners Stand Up to Violent Extremism

7:59 AM10/24/2013

Citing progress in helping African partners countering violent extremist organizations, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said the terrorist attack last month at a mall in Nairobi, Kenya, actually shows that U.S. efforts and policies are working.

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AFRICOM Partners with Ghana to Build Capability at Disaster Management Workshop

AFRICOM Partners with Ghana to Build Capability at Disaster Management Workshop

AFRICOM Partners with Ghana to Build Capability at Disaster Management Workshop

1:14 PM10/21/2013

Members of the North Dakota Army National Guard and staff members at U.S. Africa Command are part of a training team that worked with the Ghanaian team in Accra to help develop and conduct Geographic Information System (GIS) training September

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US, Ghana Combat Malnutrition with New Center

US, Ghana Combat Malnutrition with New Center

US, Ghana Combat Malnutrition with New Center

8:36 AM10/9/2013

The U.S. and Ghana are teaming up to ease hunger in the West Africa nation. The project, a joint effort by U.S. Africa Command, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Embassy and the Ghanaian Ministry of Health, is designed to

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MSAS, AFAFRICA, Share Ideas with Angolan Air Force

MSAS, AFAFRICA, Share Ideas with Angolan Air Force

MSAS, AFAFRICA, Share Ideas with Angolan Air Force

12:20 PM10/1/2013

U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Air Forces Africa worked together with a 621st Contingency Response Wing traveling contact team to conduct a building partnership engagement in Luanda, Angola, from Sept. 9 to 13.

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First Team Brothers-in-arms Provide Medical Outreach in Nigeria

First Team Brothers-in-arms Provide Medical Outreach in Nigeria

First Team Brothers-in-arms Provide Medical Outreach in Nigeria

12:33 PM9/27/2013

Col. (Dr.) Niel Johnson, a Family medicine physician and command surgeon, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, could have spent his yearly vacation performing with his barbershop quartet group this winter at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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U.S. Military Role in Disaster Response is Focus of USAID’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course

U.S. Military Role in Disaster Response is Focus of USAID’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course

U.S. Military Role in Disaster Response is Focus of USAID’s Joint Humanitarian Operations Course

2:06 PM8/30/2013

Got a disaster? Who you gonna call? Military members from U.S. Africa Command are now even more prepared to assist in answering that call after attending the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) offered at the command headquarters in

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AFRICOM, U.S. State Department Dedicate Medical Dispensary in Gabon

AFRICOM, U.S. State Department Dedicate Medical Dispensary in Gabon

AFRICOM, U.S. State Department Dedicate Medical Dispensary in Gabon

1:06 PM8/23/2013

U.S. Africa Command and State Department officials were greeted with energetic singing and dancing July 30 as they dedicated a renovatedmedical dispensary in northern Gabon.

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AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

10:37 AM8/5/2013

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command (Africom) General David Rodriguez traveled to South Africa to observe training events, which took place August 1-2, 2013, as part of Shared Accord 13. Shared Accord is a U.S. - South African combined joint

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AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya

AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya

AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya

9:28 AM8/2/2013

Staff members from U.S. Africa Command and military delegates from four countries, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations gathered at the command’s headquarters July 29, 2013, to discuss how they might improve their

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US Works with Malawian Officials to Promote Whole-of-Government Approach

US Works with Malawian Officials to Promote Whole-of-Government Approach

US Works with Malawian Officials to Promote Whole-of-Government Approach

2:41 PM7/2/2013

Approximately 1,000 participants took part in a three-week long capacity building event to empower partner nation governments to improve their capability to deal with crises that could arise, from violent extremist threats to major natural disasters.

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Western Accord 13 Begins Command Post Exercise

Western Accord 13 Begins Command Post Exercise

Western Accord 13 Begins Command Post Exercise

9:32 AM7/1/2013

Ghana Armed Forces along with U.S. Army Africa concluded week one of Western Accord 13 and began a command post exercise June 24 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana.

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CJTF-HOA Prepares Mobile Forward Command Post

CJTF-HOA Prepares Mobile Forward Command Post

CJTF-HOA Prepares Mobile Forward Command Post

1:35 PM6/26/2013

The first of its kind, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's forward command post gives U.S. Africa Command and CJTF-HOA an eyes-on capability that amplifies the ability to rapidly respond to a crisis or humanitarian incident in Africa."Our

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits USS Samuel B. Roberts

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits USS Samuel B. Roberts

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits USS Samuel B. Roberts

10:20 AM6/14/2013

Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), June 11, as part of a port visit to Augusta Bay, Italy.

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General Linder Assumes Command of US Special Operations Command Africa

General Linder Assumes Command of US Special Operations Command Africa

General Linder Assumes Command of US Special Operations Command Africa

1:03 PM6/13/2013

General Linder takes command of US Special Operations Command Africa Brigadier General James B. Linder assumed command of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) from Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey during a change of command ceremony

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AFRICOM Commander Visits Service Members at Naval Air Station Sigonella

AFRICOM Commander Visits Service Members at Naval Air Station Sigonella

AFRICOM Commander Visits Service Members at Naval Air Station Sigonella

11:34 AM6/13/2013

U.S. Africa Command Commander General David M. Rodriguez meets Marines and Sailors during a visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 11, 2013.

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Zambia Minister of Defense Visits AFRICOM

Zambia Minister of Defense Visits AFRICOM

Zambia Minister of Defense Visits AFRICOM

2:38 PM6/7/2013

Zambia's Minister of Defense, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, meets U.S. Africa Command Commander General David Rodriguez during a visit to the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 4, 2013. Mr. Mwamba visited AFRICOM to learn more about the

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