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Army Honors Africom's First Commander

Army Honors Africom's First Commander Army Honors Africom's First Commander
12:00 AM4/29/2011
A special review ceremony in FORT MYER, Va. April 27, 2011, honored Army General William E. "Kip" Ward for a career that has spanned four decades and saw him rise through the ranks to be the first commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).  Read more
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On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines

On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines
12:00 AM4/22/2011
"African solutions to African problems" - a motto of sorts for U.S. Africa Command engagement in Africa - stands as a reminder that helping African militaries self-sustain their operations is often just as important as the activity itself.  Read more
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USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander

USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander
12:00 AM4/22/2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) welcomed the commander of U.S. Africa Command onboard during a port visit in Dakar, Senegal, April 20, 2011.

General Carter F. Ham visited Robert G. Bradley to thank the crew for their dedication to the
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African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium

African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium
12:00 AM4/20/2011
U.S. Africa Command marked World Malaria Day with a three-day symposium, April 19-21, 2011, at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany to share information about preventing malaria, a disease which kills more than a million Africans yearly.
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AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C.

AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C. AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C.
12:00 AM3/30/2011
Retired Vice Admiral Robert T. Moeller, a founder of U.S. Africa Command who led early planning efforts, served as the director of the U.S. AFRICOM Transition Team and then as the first deputy to the commander for military operations, traveling to
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TRANSCRIPT: NATO Enforcing All Aspects of UNSCR 1973 in Libya

TRANSCRIPT: NATO Enforcing All Aspects of UNSCR 1973 in Libya TRANSCRIPT: NATO Enforcing All Aspects of UNSCR 1973 in Libya
12:00 AM3/27/2011
[Summary by U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs] A senior U.S. administration official on Sunday, March 27, 2011, discussed NATO's immediate agreement to enforce all military aspects of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, according to
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Deteriorating Situation in Cote d'Ivoire: A threat to regional stability

Deteriorating Situation in Cote d'Ivoire: A threat to regional stability Deteriorating Situation in Cote d'Ivoire: A threat to regional stability
12:00 AM3/24/2011
This Event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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TRANSCRIPT: General Ham Briefs Pentagon Press on Operation Odyssey Dawn

TRANSCRIPT: General Ham Briefs Pentagon Press on Operation Odyssey Dawn TRANSCRIPT: General Ham Briefs Pentagon Press on Operation Odyssey Dawn
12:00 AM3/21/2011
General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, provided updates on operations in Libya during a Pentagon briefing March 21, 2011. Speaking via satellite from the U.S. AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, Ham discussed Operation
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STATEMENT: AFRICOM Commander on Commencement of Military Strikes in Libya

STATEMENT: AFRICOM Commander on Commencement of Military Strikes in Libya STATEMENT: AFRICOM Commander on Commencement of Military Strikes in Libya
12:00 AM3/19/2011
Also available: General Carter Ham's statement translated to French and
Arabic.

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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 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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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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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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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 Get a Taste of the DRC through Music and Dance

U.S. Africa Command Staff Get a Taste of the DRC through Music and Dance U.S. Africa Command Staff Get a Taste of the DRC through Music and Dance
12:00 AM2/1/2011
U.S. Africa Command staff listened and watched as musicians, artists, and citizens of Kinshasa, told their story through music and dance during a documentary film which was featured as part of AFRICOM's Educational Movie Series, January 31,
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U.S. Africa Command builds on local rapport while highlighting "It's not about Africa Command"

U.S. Africa Command builds on local rapport while highlighting "It's not about Africa Command" U.S. Africa Command builds on local rapport while highlighting "It's not about Africa Command"
12:00 AM1/26/2011
STUTTGART - General William "Kip" Ward and his U.S. Africa Command Staff hosted a group of honorary consuls general and local German media at the AFRICOM Headquarters on Kelley Barracks January 21, 2011.

The event served to inform
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Special showing, "Jupiter's Dance" 31 Jan 1030-1200, Kelly Club

Special showing, "Jupiter's Dance" 31 Jan 1030-1200, Kelly Club Special showing, "Jupiter's Dance" 31 Jan 1030-1200, Kelly Club
12:00 AM1/26/2011
You are cordially invited to attend the showing of "Jupiter's Dance" part of the Command's Educational Movie Series at the Kelley Club on Monday, 31 January 2011 from 1030-1200.

Jupiter's Dance is a documentary film by
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Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC

Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC
12:00 AM1/25/2011
Women are not the only victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a ground-breaking research study which was presented to U.S. Africa Command staff, January 21, 2011.

The Democratic Republic of the
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U.S. Marine Forces, Africa Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Marine Forces, Africa Welcomes New Commander U.S. Marine Forces, Africa Welcomes New Commander
12:00 AM1/21/2011
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa received a new commander January 18, 2011 following a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where Lieutenant General John M. Paxton Jr. took command from Brigadier General Paul W. Brier, who
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Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course

Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course
12:00 AM1/21/2011
The year ahead presents broad opportunities for U.S. Africa Command to contribute to stability in support of vital U.S. national interests in Africa, the organization's commander said, January 19, 2011 in a message to his staff.
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