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PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues

PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues
12:00 AM3/5/2010
U.S. military support to international efforts in Somalia was discussed during a media roundtable March 4, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium, with two senior members of the U.S. Africa Command staff who were visiting representatives of the European
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Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development

Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development
12:00 AM3/4/2010
Too much early focus on political development and not enough on economic development is hindering the ability of post-conflict African nations to recover from years of war and violence, said Dr. Paul Collier, a widely respected author and Oxford
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Swift, Nicholas Wrap up APS East In-Port Training

Swift, Nicholas Wrap up APS East In-Port Training Swift, Nicholas Wrap up APS East In-Port Training
12:00 AM3/4/2010
Crew members of Africa Partnership Station (APS) East celebrated the last week of official in-port training and maritime engagements with partnering African nations by hosting a graduation ceremony for Seychellois maritime professionals aboard APS
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APS Conducts Swift Crew Turnover

APS Conducts Swift Crew Turnover APS Conducts Swift Crew Turnover
12:00 AM3/3/2010
Africa Partnership Station (APS) East platform High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV-2) conducted a regularly scheduled crew swap of their military detachment while in port in Port Victoria, Seychelles, March 2, 2010.

The crews, identified as
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APS East Staff Spotlight: Major Eluid Keter from Kenya Navy

APS East Staff Spotlight: Major Eluid Keter from Kenya Navy APS East Staff Spotlight: Major Eluid Keter from Kenya Navy
12:00 AM3/3/2010
Born and raised in Kitale, Kenya, Major Eliud Keter is now living at the center of the Africa Partnership Station East mission aboard the APS East platform high speed vessel Swift (HSV 2).

In the role of operations officer, or "OPS" as
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APS Sailors, Ship riders Paint School in Seychelles

APS Sailors, Ship riders Paint School in Seychelles APS Sailors, Ship riders Paint School in Seychelles
12:00 AM3/3/2010
A group of Kenyan and U.S. sailors took part in a community relations project at the Foyer De Nazareth Children's Orphanage in Port Victoria, Seychelles, March 2, 2010.

The sailors, attached to the guided-missile frigate USS
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Africa Center for Strategic Studies Welcomes Next Generation of African Military Leaders

Africa Center for Strategic Studies Welcomes Next Generation of African Military Leaders Africa Center for Strategic Studies Welcomes Next Generation of African Military Leaders
12:00 AM3/3/2010
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies, located at the National Defense University (NDU) at Fort Lesley J. McNair, welcomed on March 2, 2010, 62 military officers representing 38 African nations to its 2010 Next Generation of African Military
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USS Nicholas Conducts APS Live At-Sea Drill

USS Nicholas Conducts APS Live At-Sea Drill USS Nicholas Conducts APS Live At-Sea Drill
12:00 AM3/1/2010
Africa Partnership Station (APS) East platform USS Nicholas (FFG 47) recently trained with the Mauritius Group and Intervention Police Force (GIPF) on basic visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) methods, which culminated in a live at-sea exercise
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Two U.S. Vessels Training with Seychelles Coast Guard for Africa Partnership Station

Two U.S. Vessels Training with Seychelles Coast Guard for Africa Partnership Station Two U.S. Vessels Training with Seychelles Coast Guard for Africa Partnership Station
12:00 AM3/1/2010
Carrying an international staff from six countries, High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles, February 27, 2010, followed by its sister platform the frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) that arrived March 1, to conduct maritime
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Camp Lemonnier EMF Lends a Helping Hand at Embassy Health Fair

Camp Lemonnier EMF Lends a Helping Hand at Embassy Health Fair Camp Lemonnier EMF Lends a Helping Hand at Embassy Health Fair
12:00 AM3/1/2010
U.S. military members from the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, along with non-government organizations and private Djiboutian businesses, provided free educational and health assessment services to embassy staff
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Essay Contest Entrant Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement

Essay Contest Entrant Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement Essay Contest Entrant Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Editor's note: The following is the second place winning essay contest by Kevin Perry. The contest asked submitters to describe how they feel the Civil Rights Movement has helpled unify and strengthen the community.

The Civil
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Essay Contest Winner Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement

Essay Contest Winner Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement Essay Contest Winner Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Editor's note: The following is the winning essay contest winning entry by Mykayla Fernandes, 17. The contest asked submitters to describe how they feel the Civil Rights Movement has helpled unify and strengthen the community.

The
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DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation

DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Vicki Huddleston visited 17th Air Force February 24, 2010, to get a first-hand look at the air component’s programs and objectives in support of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). A career
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Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM2/26/2010
A delegation of media representatives from Ghana visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of an orientation program to offer an in-depth look at the command's mission, February 22-26, 2010.

The group consisted of
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APS East Completes Training in Mauritius

APS East Completes Training in Mauritius APS East Completes Training in Mauritius
12:00 AM2/25/2010
Africa Partnership Station (APS) East wrapped up shipboard interoperability engagements with members of the Mauritian National Coast Guard (MNCG) Police Force during a graduation ceremony on the flight deck of APS platform Swift (HSV 2), February
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ONWARD LIBERTY Provides U.S. Mentors to Armed Forces of Liberia

ONWARD LIBERTY Provides U.S. Mentors to Armed Forces of Liberia ONWARD LIBERTY Provides U.S. Mentors to Armed Forces of Liberia
12:00 AM2/25/2010
More than 1,000 Liberian troops, along with members of the Liberian police force and cadet organizations, paraded past Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and other dignitaries and visitors during Liberia's 53rd Armed Forces Day event at
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All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team

All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team
12:00 AM2/25/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held a meeting with command staff members February 25, 2010, at the Kelley gym.

Awards and thanks were given at the start of the all-hands meeting to honor those who
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State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote

State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote
12:00 AM2/24/2010
Editor's note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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Ward Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Ward Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Ward Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
12:00 AM2/23/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 24th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards gala, February 20, 2010.

The award, presented by Navy Admiral Mike Mullen,
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Tunisians Visit Germany in Preparation for April Exercise

Tunisians Visit Germany in Preparation for April Exercise Tunisians Visit Germany in Preparation for April Exercise
12:00 AM2/22/2010
A group of Tunisian officers traveled to Ramstein, Germany, January 20-25, 2010 to work with 17th Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Africa) on preparations for an upcoming medical exercise focusing on potential response to mass casualty weapons or
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