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U.S. Africa Command Staff Joins Global Fight Against AIDS

U.S. Africa Command Staff Joins Global Fight Against AIDS U.S. Africa Command Staff Joins Global Fight Against AIDS
12:00 AM12/2/2008
December 1, 2008, marked the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, bringing individuals and organizations from around the world together in a campaign to increase awareness of this global epidemic.

U.S. Africa Command joined in the
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State Department, CJTF-HOA Dedicate School in Kenya

State Department, CJTF-HOA Dedicate School in Kenya State Department, CJTF-HOA Dedicate School in Kenya
12:00 AM11/25/2008
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined the United States ambassador to Kenya to dedicate a kindergarten school in Dadaab, Kenya on November 19, 2008.

Ambassador Michael E. Rannenberger visited
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17th Air Force Airmen Support Africa Command

17th Air Force Airmen Support Africa Command 17th Air Force Airmen Support Africa Command
12:00 AM11/18/2008
Airmen from 17th Air Force at Ramstein Air Base in Germany received initial operational capability October 1, 2008 and are already supporting missions for U.S. Africa Command.

In the first 30 days since declaring initial operational
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U.S. and Botswana Airmen Participate in Theater Security Cooperation Event

U.S. and Botswana Airmen Participate in Theater Security Cooperation Event U.S. and Botswana Airmen Participate in Theater Security Cooperation Event
12:00 AM11/13/2008
Thirty Ramstein Airmen traveled to the southern region of Africa in early October, 2008 to share their knowledge and experience with counterparts from the Botswana Defense Force (BDF).

The team of pilots, navigators, flight engineers,
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Military Exercise FLINTLOCK to be Held In Mali

MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Military Exercise FLINTLOCK to be Held In Mali MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Military Exercise FLINTLOCK to be Held In Mali
12:00 AM10/28/2008
The Government of Mali, in collaboration with other African and European nations and the United States government, to include U.S. Africa Command, is scheduled to host a joint military exercise from November 3-20, 2008. This exercise, called
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Residents of Addis Ababa Celebrate Dedication of Refurbished School

Residents of Addis Ababa Celebrate Dedication of Refurbished School Residents of Addis Ababa Celebrate Dedication of Refurbished School
12:00 AM10/21/2008
Members of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined officials from American and Ethiopian governments, school administrators, and local citizens to celebrate the dedication of the refurbished Abadir Primary School in Addis
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Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes

Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes Ombudsman Newsletter: Africa Command - Steady as She Goes
12:00 AM10/15/2008
On the first of October, CJTF-HOA transitioned from US Central Command to the newest combatant command in the Department of Defense, US Africa Command. As our new commander, General Kip Ward said when he visited us in Djibouti in late September,
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U.S. Sailors Visit Cape Town, South Africa

U.S. Sailors Visit Cape Town, South Africa U.S. Sailors Visit Cape Town, South Africa
12:00 AM10/4/2008
Ships from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, on October 4, 2008, as part of an ongoing effort to reinforce relationships,
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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.

Team
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U.S. and Seychelles Militaries Partner for Maritime Training

U.S. and Seychelles Militaries Partner for Maritime Training U.S. and Seychelles Militaries Partner for Maritime Training
12:00 AM9/2/2008
U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and USS Halsey reviewed visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) tactics with Seychelles Coast Guard personnel at Seychelles Coast Guard headquarters on August 14,
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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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African Service Members Improve Communications Systems During Military Exercise Africa Endeavor

African Service Members Improve Communications Systems During Military Exercise Africa Endeavor African Service Members Improve Communications Systems During Military Exercise Africa Endeavor
12:00 AM7/25/2008
A closing ceremony was held on July 24, 2008 to recognize more than 60 participants from 10 African nations who successfully completed a course on interference-free communications.

The 20-hour Spectrum Management seminar, part of a
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Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08

Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08 Military Communicators Gather for AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08
12:00 AM7/16/2008
More than 225 military communicators and representatives from 22 African and European nations as well as the United States proudly passed in review to officially signal the start of AFRICA ENDEAVOR-08, July 16, 2008, at the Nigerian Air Force Base
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U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti

U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti U.S. Soldiers Use Combat Lifesaving Skills to Aid Crash Victims in Djibouti
12:00 AM7/10/2008
U.S. Soldiers raced to the aid of several injured Djiboutians following a vehicle rollover accident June 24, 2008.

Returning from a day of weapons training in a five-vehicle convey, 60 service members with the Combined Joint Task
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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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African Nations Work Together for Maritime Security

African Nations Work Together for Maritime Security African Nations Work Together for Maritime Security
12:00 AM6/24/2008
DJIBOUTI--Representatives from 10 East African nations, along with coalition partners from the United Kingdom, France and the United States participated in a week-long working group to help lay a foundation for partnership in the realm of maritime
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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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Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission

Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission
12:00 AM6/17/2008
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas concluded a groundbreaking law enforcement mission on June 17, marking the first time a foreign law enforcement detachment conducted patrols and interdiction operations from a U.S. military ship in Western Africa.
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Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM
12:00 AM6/5/2008
As the U.S. Africa Command continues to develop its organizational structure, a primary focus is to ensure a smooth transition of programs and activities to AFRICOM from the European, Central, and Pacific Commands.

This message was
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