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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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First Family Readiness Group Meeting Kicks Off at Kelley Barracks

First Family Readiness Group Meeting Kicks Off at Kelley Barracks First Family Readiness Group Meeting Kicks Off at Kelley Barracks
12:00 AM1/14/2011
Members of the U.S. Africa Command community gathered at Kelley Barracks gym, January 14, 2011, for the Family Readiness Group's (FRG) kickoff meeting.

Service members, civilians, and family members were represented at the event,
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U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011

U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011 U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011
12:00 AM1/13/2011
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa (MarForAf) recently received the first wave of new mentors bound for Liberia to participate in Operation Onward Liberty(OOL)--a U.S. Department of State-funded, U.S. Africa Command program aimed at rebuilding the
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Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT

Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT
12:00 AM1/13/2011
Two U.S. Army Africa personnel joined with uniformed and civilian members of the Burundian Defense Forces to conduct a deployment capability assessment in Bujumbura, December 14-17, 2010.

Sergeant 1st Class Luis Febles and Gordon
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Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development

Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development
12:00 AM1/10/2011
The United States is pursuing a strategy that aims to foster stability and good, cooperative relationships with nations on the African continent, said Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy.

"That strategy puts a
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U.S. Africa Command Receives Commander's Cup Trophy

U.S. Africa Command Receives Commander's Cup Trophy U.S. Africa Command Receives Commander's Cup Trophy
12:00 AM1/5/2011
U.S. Africa Command was recognized January 5, 2010 for winning the championship of a series of sporting events known as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart's Commander's Cup.

The Commander's Cup , a sports program for units
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BNDF learns lifesaving skills

BNDF learns lifesaving skills BNDF learns lifesaving skills
12:00 AM12/27/2010
Four service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, recently returned from Burundi where they participated as Tactical Combat Casualty Care course instructors for Burundian National Defense Force
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Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa

Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
Emerging communication technology in Africa is changing the way Africans get their information and providing unprecedented opportunities for the development of security-monitoring programs, banking services, and more, said a world-renowned
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Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Insignia Presented to 28 Newly-Certified AFRICOM Navy Officers

Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Insignia Presented to 28 Newly-Certified AFRICOM Navy Officers Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Insignia Presented to 28 Newly-Certified AFRICOM Navy Officers
12:00 AM12/17/2010
Vice Admiral Joe Leidig, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for military operations, presented 28 newly-certified AFRICOM Navy officers with the Information Dominance Corps (IDC) insignia on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at the
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CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission

CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission
12:00 AM12/10/2010
A three-officer team from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137 Infantry with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently returned from Burundi where they worked alongside the Burundian National Defense Force in a command post exercise.  Read more
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CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission

CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission CPX Prepares BNDF for Peacekeeping Mission
12:00 AM12/10/2010
A three-officer team from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137 Infantry with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently returned from Burundi where they worked alongside the Burundian National Defense Force in a command post exercise.  Read more
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Moroccan Medical Officers Tour Fort Detrick, Observe Emergency, Disaster Response

Moroccan Medical Officers Tour Fort Detrick, Observe Emergency, Disaster Response Moroccan Medical Officers Tour Fort Detrick, Observe Emergency, Disaster Response
12:00 AM12/2/2010
U.S. Army Africa's Command Surgeon Office conducted a familiarization visit for two Moroccan military medical officers to Fort Detrick, Maryland and several nearby sites, November 14-19, 2010.

Moroccan Army Lieutenant Colonel
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Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White

Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Following is an interview with Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command Mark A. White, who reported for duty on October 11, 2010.

What is your title here at U.S. Africa Command?

I am the senior
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Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission

Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission
12:00 AM11/23/2010
Leaders preparing to deploy to Djibouti in January as the next headquarters staff at Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa wrapped up the first phase of a new, four-part training program designed to prepare them as well as the follow-on task
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Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion

Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion
12:00 AM11/15/2010
Congratulations to the following Sailors assigned to Africa Command who were selected for promotion:

Bryant Birchler, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class
Jalessa Durland, selected to Petty Officer 3rd Class
Alfonso Tafur,
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Rwandan Medical Officers Visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

Rwandan Medical Officers Visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Rwandan Medical Officers Visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
12:00 AM11/15/2010
U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) conducted a familiarization visit for two Rwandan military medical soldiers at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, November 1-4, 2010.

Lieutenant Jacques Twagirayezu and Lieutenant
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Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Ends in Mauritius

Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Ends in Mauritius Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Ends in Mauritius
12:00 AM11/12/2010
After a full week of briefings and discussions, the first planning conference for communications exercise Africa Endeavor 2011 came to a close on November 11, 2010 in Port Louis, Mauritius.

In cooperation with the government of
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New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command

New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM11/1/2010
Mark Anthony White
Senior Development Advisor
Term of Assignment: Oct 11, 2010-Oct 12, 2012

The Senior Development Advisor to the United States Africa Command, Mark Anthony White, reported for duty on October 11, 2010.
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AFRICOM Updated on Military Assistance Progress in Sierra Leone

AFRICOM Updated on Military Assistance Progress in Sierra Leone AFRICOM Updated on Military Assistance Progress in Sierra Leone
12:00 AM11/1/2010
Sierra Leone's minister of defense thanked U.S. Africa Command for its continued support to this West African nation's efforts to reform its military.

"We face challenges as a nation just coming out of war," Minister Alfred
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New York Army National Guardsmen Train for South African Military Skills Competition

New York Army National Guardsmen Train for South African Military Skills Competition New York Army National Guardsmen Train for South African Military Skills Competition
12:00 AM10/29/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers who will represent the U.S. Army at a military skills competition in South Africa next month conducted a one-day training session at the New York National Guard Guilderland Weekend Training Site October
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