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U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader
12:00 AM3/11/2011
U.S. Africa Command welcomed its newest senior enlisted leader during a ceremony March 11, 2011, on Kelley Barracks.

Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jack Johnson Jr. assumed responsibilities from Command Sergeant Major Mark Ripka
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General Ward sends final farewell to AFRICOM team

General Ward sends final farewell to AFRICOM team General Ward sends final farewell to AFRICOM team
12:00 AM3/9/2011
General William E. "Kip" Ward, the first commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), sent out his final "Ward Sends" message to the U.S. AFRICOM staff before passing command to General Carter F. Ham. Below is the full text of
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General Ham Assumes Command of U.S. AFRICOM

General Ham Assumes Command of U.S. AFRICOM General Ham Assumes Command of U.S. AFRICOM
12:00 AM3/9/2011
U.S. Army General Carter F. Ham assumed command of U.S. Africa Command from General William E. Ward during a ceremony March 9, 2011, at the Stadthalle in Sindelfingen, Germany, on the outskirts of Stuttgart.

Ham is the second
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Four U.S. Military Aircraft Fly 312 Egyptians Home from Tunisia-Libya Border

Four U.S. Military Aircraft Fly 312 Egyptians Home from Tunisia-Libya Border Four U.S. Military Aircraft Fly 312 Egyptians Home from Tunisia-Libya Border
12:00 AM3/6/2011
As part of the United States effort to respond to the evolving humanitarian emergency on the Libya-Tunisia border, the U.S. military has taken action to assist with the return of Egyptian citizens who wish to leave Tunisia and return to their home
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UPDATE: U.S. Military Planes Fly 328 Egyptians on 2nd Day of Transport Operations

UPDATE: U.S. Military Planes Fly 328 Egyptians on 2nd Day of Transport Operations UPDATE: U.S. Military Planes Fly 328 Egyptians on 2nd Day of Transport Operations
12:00 AM3/6/2011
(March 6, 2011) -- The U.S. military on March 6, 2011, continued providing safe transport for Egyptian citizens who wish to leave Tunisia and return to their home country as part of the ongoing U.S. and international response to the evolving
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U.S. military response efforts - Odyssey Dawn

U.S. military response efforts - Odyssey Dawn U.S. military response efforts - Odyssey Dawn
12:00 AM3/6/2011
Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS)

US Military Aircraft to Deliver Libya-related Aid
WASHINGTON - Two U.S.
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AFRICOM Supports U.S. and International Response to Libya Crisis

AFRICOM Supports U.S. and International Response to Libya Crisis AFRICOM Supports U.S. and International Response to Libya Crisis
12:00 AM3/5/2011
Two U.S. Air Force transport planes delivered USAID humanitarian supplies in Djerba, Tunisia, on March 4, 2011, less than 24 hours after President Obama directed the U.S. military to support international humanitarian efforts in response to the
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U.S. AFRICOM Delivers Government Aid Supplies to Tunisia

U.S. AFRICOM Delivers Government Aid Supplies to Tunisia U.S. AFRICOM Delivers Government Aid Supplies to Tunisia
12:00 AM3/4/2011
Two C-130 Hercules aircraft arrived in Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2011 - less than one day after President Barack Obama directed U.S. military aircraft support to the international aid effort to assist those who've fled fighting in Libya and are
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American and German Students and Families Participate in "Tell Me A Story" Event at Stuttgart Planetarium

American and German Students and Families Participate in "Tell Me A Story" Event at Stuttgart Planetarium American and German Students and Families Participate in "Tell Me A Story" Event at Stuttgart Planetarium
12:00 AM3/1/2011
American and German students, along with their families attended the Military Child Education Coalition's "Tell Me A Story" event on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Stuttgart Planetarium.

Deployment can be a stressful
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Ward Addresses Staff at Final All-Hands Call as U.S. AFRICOM Commander

Ward Addresses Staff at Final All-Hands Call as U.S. AFRICOM Commander Ward Addresses Staff at Final All-Hands Call as U.S. AFRICOM Commander
12:00 AM2/25/2011
General William E. "Kip" Ward received a standing ovation by staff members at his last all-hands meeting as commander of U.S. Africa Command, February 24, 2011, at the Kelley gym.
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Exercise Kwanza Review in Kinshasa Focuses on African Standby Force

Exercise Kwanza Review in Kinshasa Focuses on African Standby Force Exercise Kwanza Review in Kinshasa Focuses on African Standby Force
12:00 AM2/24/2011

In his "Commander's Intent 2011" message, one of U.S. Army General William E. "Kip" Ward's key approaches was that, "… [U.S. Africa Command] will continue to support the African Union (AU) to include

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AFRICOM Leader Cites Growth in Partnerships with African Nations

AFRICOM Leader Cites Growth in Partnerships with African Nations AFRICOM Leader Cites Growth in Partnerships with African Nations
12:00 AM2/23/2011
(This is a product of the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: www.america.gov)

The commander of the U.S. military's Africa Command (AFRICOM)
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Africa Command Makes Steady Progress, Ward Says

Africa Command Makes Steady Progress, Ward Says Africa Command Makes Steady Progress, Ward Says
12:00 AM2/23/2011
U.S. Africa Command has made steady, understated progress with allies, regional organizations and international partners on the continent, Army General William E. "Kip" Ward, AFRICOM's commander, said in an interview February 18, 2011.  Read more
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U.S. Army Africa Command Sergeant Major Hu Rhodes Assumes Responsibility in Vicenza Ceremony

U.S. Army Africa Command Sergeant Major Hu Rhodes Assumes Responsibility in Vicenza Ceremony U.S. Army Africa Command Sergeant Major Hu Rhodes Assumes Responsibility in Vicenza Ceremony
12:00 AM2/22/2011
Command Sergeant Major Hu Rhodes joined U.S. Army Africa as its senior noncommissioned officer in an assumption of responsibility ceremony February 17, 2011 at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.
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USS Stephen W. Groves Begins APS East in Tanzania

USS Stephen W. Groves Begins APS East in Tanzania USS Stephen W. Groves Begins APS East in Tanzania
12:00 AM2/22/2011
USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) sailors and embarked APS staff begins its Africa Partnership Station (APS) East deployment in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, February 22, 2011. The first phase of this year's APS East deployment will involve naval
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U.S. Ambassador to Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe Discusses Priorities, Engagements with AFRICOM Leaders

U.S. Ambassador to Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe Discusses Priorities, Engagements with AFRICOM Leaders U.S. Ambassador to Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe Discusses Priorities, Engagements with AFRICOM Leaders
12:00 AM2/16/2011

U.S. Ambassador Eric Benjaminson said military cooperation and capacity building are chief priorities in Gabon during a two-day visit with U.S. Africa Command leaders in Stuttgart, Germany February 14-15, 2011.

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U.S. Africa Command Staff Meet with Ambassador to the Central African Republic

U.S. Africa Command Staff Meet with Ambassador to the Central African Republic U.S. Africa Command Staff Meet with Ambassador to the Central African Republic
12:00 AM2/11/2011
Ambassador Laurence D. Wohlers visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters in Stuttgart February 7, 2011, in order to learn more about the command and to explore other options for the command to work with the government and military forces
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Robert G. Bradley, APS

AFRICOM Commander Visits Robert G. Bradley, APS AFRICOM Commander Visits Robert G. Bradley, APS
12:00 AM2/9/2011

Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) General William E. "Kip" Ward spoke to African partners and U.S. sailors aboard USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) February 7, 2011, during the first of many port visits of Africa Partnership

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Second Annual AFRICOM C4ISR Senior Leaders Conference Concludes in Vicenza, Italy

Second Annual AFRICOM C4ISR Senior Leaders Conference Concludes in Vicenza, Italy Second Annual AFRICOM C4ISR Senior Leaders Conference Concludes in Vicenza, Italy
12:00 AM2/8/2011

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted its second annual C4ISR Senior Leaders Conference February 2-4, 2011 at Caserma Ederle, headquarters of U.S. Army Africa, in Vicenza, Italy.

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Canada's CEFCOM and U.S. AFRICOM Looking to Increase Cooperation

Canada's CEFCOM and U.S. AFRICOM Looking to Increase Cooperation Canada's CEFCOM and U.S. AFRICOM Looking to Increase Cooperation
12:00 AM2/1/2011
Canadian Air Force Major General Alain Parent, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM) deputy commander, visited U.S. Africa Command Headquarters January 25, 2011 to identify potential areas of partnership on the African continent following
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