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Embarkation Specialists Begin Retrograde Port Operations after African Lion 2012

Embarkation Specialists Begin Retrograde Port Operations after African Lion 2012 Embarkation Specialists Begin Retrograde Port Operations after African Lion 2012
12:00 AM5/4/2012
Service members began hosing down military equipment in preparation for the retrograde portion of Exercise African Lion 12 at the port of Agadir, Morocco, April 16, 2012.

Three-hundred fifteen vehicles, generators, flood lights and
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For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping

For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping
12:00 AM4/26/2012
Porous borders and weak security institutions have heightened the threat posed by violent groups in East and West Africa, and the United States is working with countries in both regions to counter the threats, not only by empowering their security
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Moroccans, Marines Prep for Final Exercise at Africa Lion 2012

Moroccans, Marines Prep for Final Exercise at Africa Lion 2012 Moroccans, Marines Prep for Final Exercise at Africa Lion 2012
12:00 AM4/18/2012
U.S. Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Moroccan Armed Forces service members, teamed up to rehearse the final exercise for Exercise Africa Lion 2012 in Cap Draa, Morocco, April
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U.S. Marine Squadron Conducts Logistical Operations in Morocco for Exercise African Lion 12

U.S. Marine Squadron Conducts Logistical Operations in Morocco for Exercise African Lion 12 U.S. Marine Squadron Conducts Logistical Operations in Morocco for Exercise African Lion 12
12:00 AM4/16/2012
The silhouette of KC-130s could be seen against the Moroccan sun as pilots and crew members took to the skies to provide U.S. and Moroccan service members with logistical support during Exercise African Lion, April 12, 2012.
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Executive Leadership Development Program Gets "Electrifying" Experience during First Ever Participation in African Lion 2012

Executive Leadership Development Program Gets "Electrifying" Experience during First Ever Participation in African Lion 2012 Executive Leadership Development Program Gets "Electrifying" Experience during First Ever Participation in African Lion 2012
12:00 AM4/16/2012
It all begins on the yellow footprints. The moment a young Marine recruit makes the decision to earn the eagle, globe and anchor, he is skillfully and painstakingly groomed for leadership, instilled with the traits and skills he will continue to
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Experts Discuss Hunt for LRA and Security-Sector Reform in Central African Republic

Experts Discuss Hunt for LRA and Security-Sector Reform in Central African Republic Experts Discuss Hunt for LRA and Security-Sector Reform in Central African Republic
12:00 AM4/12/2012
The appearance of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic and the lingering presence of rebel groups have overwhelmed the country's small military, regional officials said during an international roundtable
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African Lion 12 brings Humanitarian Civil Assistance

African Lion 12 brings Humanitarian Civil Assistance African Lion 12 brings Humanitarian Civil Assistance
12:00 AM4/12/2012
More than 70 dental and medical staff gathered to exchange techniques during the beginning of the humanitarian civil assistance (HCA) project for Exercise African Lion 12, April 9, 2012.

Exercise African Lion is a U.S. Africa
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U.S. Partners to Promote Disaster Resilience in Horn of Africa

U.S. Partners to Promote Disaster Resilience in Horn of Africa U.S. Partners to Promote Disaster Resilience in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM4/11/2012
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa and other international development leaders have established an alliance to promote resilience against disasters in the
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Service Members Establish Early Communications for Exercise African Lion 12

Service Members Establish Early Communications for Exercise African Lion 12 Service Members Establish Early Communications for Exercise African Lion 12
12:00 AM4/10/2012
Service members with the joint communications support element provided rapid response communications capabilities to exercise coordinators during African Lion in Agadir, Morocco, April 7-18, 2012.
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Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013

Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013 Africa Partnership Station Aims to Organize for 2013
12:00 AM4/9/2012
The Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013 Initial Planning Conference (IPC) took place in Garmisch, Germany, March 28-30, 2012.
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Africa is the Next Big Hot Spot for Internet Growth, According to Google Executives

Africa is the Next Big Hot Spot for Internet Growth, According to Google Executives Africa is the Next Big Hot Spot for Internet Growth, According to Google Executives
12:00 AM3/30/2012

Less than 20 percent of the people living in Africa are online, yet the region is considered one of the next big hot spots for Internet growth, according to two Google executives who visited U.S. Africa Command on March 29, 2012.

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More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel

More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel
12:00 AM3/30/2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced March 29, 2012 that the United States will boost its response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Africa's Sahel region, where ongoing drought has led to food insecurity for

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Mauritanian Public Affairs Officials Visit Counterparts at U.S. Africa Command

Mauritanian Public Affairs Officials Visit Counterparts at U.S. Africa Command Mauritanian Public Affairs Officials Visit Counterparts at U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM3/28/2012

How do you embed a journalist with soldiers and also keep an operation secure?



How do you plan for media queries before a planned hostage rescue begins?

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African Partnership Flight Capstone Exercise Puts Lessons Learned to the Test

African Partnership Flight Capstone Exercise Puts Lessons Learned to the Test African Partnership Flight Capstone Exercise Puts Lessons Learned to the Test
12:00 AM3/23/2012

Ghanaian, Benin, Togolese, Senegalese, Nigerian and U.S. Air Force members hit the flightline loading, guarding and marshalling aircraft March 21, 2012 for the African Partnership Flight 12-2 capstone event in Accra, Ghana.

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U.S. Africa Command Receives Joint Meritorious Unit Award for Libya Operations

U.S. Africa Command Receives Joint Meritorious Unit Award for Libya Operations U.S. Africa Command Receives Joint Meritorious Unit Award for Libya Operations
12:00 AM3/21/2012

U.S. Africa Command was awarded a Joint Meritorious Unit Award for its response to the conflict in Libya between March 19 and March 30, 2011, when staff members coordinated humanitarian and military operations to maintain stability in the

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West African, European and U.S. Navies and Coast Guards Plan Exercise Saharan Express 2012

West African, European and U.S. Navies and Coast Guards Plan Exercise Saharan Express 2012 West African, European and U.S. Navies and Coast Guards Plan Exercise Saharan Express 2012
12:00 AM3/15/2012

Military and civilian maritime professionals from West Africa, Europe, and the United States finalized a challenging training agenda for exercise Saharan Express 2012, March 14, 2012.

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Army Africa, Tennessee National Guard Personnel Journey to Uganda

Army Africa, Tennessee National Guard Personnel Journey to Uganda Army Africa, Tennessee National Guard Personnel Journey to Uganda
12:00 AM3/13/2012

Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Teams (ADAPT) personnel from U.S. Army Africa and Tennessee National Guard traveled to Uganda February 20-24, 2012 to conduct Phase I training for 27 members (17 Army and 10 Air Force) of the Uganda

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U.S. Navy Sailor from West Africa Brings Community Values to Djibouti

U.S. Navy Sailor from West Africa Brings Community Values to Djibouti U.S. Navy Sailor from West Africa Brings Community Values to Djibouti
12:00 AM3/13/2012

People join the military for various reasons, and remain in for various reasons. For U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Boubacar Djibo, enlisting initially meant an opportunity for better education, but it ultimately provided him something

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Djiboutian, U.S. and French Navies Share Best Maritime Practices

Djiboutian, U.S. and French Navies Share Best Maritime Practices Djiboutian, U.S. and French Navies Share Best Maritime Practices
12:00 AM3/8/2012
Sailors from three nations assembled at the Djibouti National Navy Headquarters here, February 27 through 29, to discuss best practices for ensuring the sovereignty of the seas around the Horn of Africa. This was the first time the Djiboutian
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Adaptive Logistics Network Guides USARAF Operations

Adaptive Logistics Network Guides USARAF Operations Adaptive Logistics Network Guides USARAF Operations
12:00 AM3/2/2012

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted a conference for logisticians and logistics partners in Entebbe, Uganda, February 2012 to collaborate on ways to improve efficiencies in mission support.

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