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World Malaria Day Symposium Reaffirms Disease Still Significant Threat

12:00 AM4/27/2011

April 25 is World Malaria Day, commemorating medical, scientific and community efforts worldwide to control the tropical disease.

For a fourth year, world communities are recognizing progress to find vaccines and the impact that

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U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

12:00 AM4/27/2011

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, teamed with the Namibian Defense Force and Namibian Explosive Control Unit police officers recently for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

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Senegalese, Nigerian Special Forces Show Marines Small Boat Amphibious Tactics During APS-11

12:00 AM4/27/2011

A fast-moving river boat bouncing up and down the waterways can be an easy target for the adversary who may be dug in at each bank of the river. To compound on the boat's liability it can prove to be a difficult platform to hold steady when

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Kansas National Guard Reports for Duty in Africa

12:00 AM4/26/2011

More than 300 soldiers converged upon the camps Recreation Center April 15 to witness a transfer of authority ceremony presided by Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF-Horn of Africa) deputy commander.
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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

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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Robert G. Bradley Arrives in Dakar, Senegal

12:00 AM4/21/2011

The guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Dakar, Senegal, April 21, 2011 for its second multinational exercise during Africa Partnership Station (APS) West.

Saharan Express is an APS exercise focused on

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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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U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, 2011,

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U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, during

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Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical

12:00 AM4/12/2011

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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Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections

12:00 AM4/12/2011

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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U.S. Soldiers Prepare Kenyan Army to Teach Counter-IED Procedures

12:00 AM4/12/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation during which they teamed with the Kenyan Army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African
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U.S. Soldiers prepare Kenyan army to teach counter-IED procedures

12:00 AM4/8/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation teamed with the Kenyan army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African militaries. Read more

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Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya

12:00 AM4/4/2011

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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U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia

12:00 AM4/4/2011

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper
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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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Robert G. Bradley Arrives in Angola for APS West Mission

12:00 AM3/29/2011

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Luanda, Angola, for a port visit as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) West mission, March 29, 2011.

While in Angola, Robert G. Bradley will host ship tours, office calls, a military
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TRANSCRIPT: General Ham addresses media in Sigonella, Sicily on Operation Odyssey Dawn

12:00 AM3/25/2011

Gen. Carter Ham, commander U.S. Africa Command, addressed media regarding current military actions as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya. In addition to thanking the servicemembers from the coalition and the community of Sigonella for their
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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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World Malaria Day Symposium Reaffirms Disease Still Significant Threat

12:00 AM4/27/2011

April 25 is World Malaria Day, commemorating medical, scientific and community efforts worldwide to control the tropical disease. For a fourth year, world communities are recognizing progress to find vaccines and the impact that

U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill

12:00 AM4/27/2011

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, teamed with the Namibian Defense Force and Namibian Explosive Control Unit police officers recently for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Senegalese, Nigerian Special Forces Show Marines Small Boat Amphibious Tactics During APS-11

12:00 AM4/27/2011

A fast-moving river boat bouncing up and down the waterways can be an easy target for the adversary who may be dug in at each bank of the river. To compound on the boat's liability it can prove to be a difficult platform to hold steady when

Kansas National Guard Reports for Duty in Africa

12:00 AM4/26/2011

More than 300 soldiers converged upon the camps Recreation Center April 15 to witness a transfer of authority ceremony presided by Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF-Horn of Africa) deputy commander. Read more

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

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

Robert G. Bradley Arrives in Dakar, Senegal

12:00 AM4/21/2011

The guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Dakar, Senegal, April 21, 2011 for its second multinational exercise during Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. Saharan Express is an APS exercise focused on

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. Read more

U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, 2011,

U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, during

Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical

12:00 AM4/12/2011

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

Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections

12:00 AM4/12/2011

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

U.S. Soldiers Prepare Kenyan Army to Teach Counter-IED Procedures

12:00 AM4/12/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation during which they teamed with the Kenyan Army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African

U.S. Soldiers prepare Kenyan army to teach counter-IED procedures

12:00 AM4/8/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation teamed with the Kenyan army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African militaries. Read more

Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya

12:00 AM4/4/2011

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

U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia

12:00 AM4/4/2011

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper

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

Robert G. Bradley Arrives in Angola for APS West Mission

12:00 AM3/29/2011

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Luanda, Angola, for a port visit as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) West mission, March 29, 2011. While in Angola, Robert G. Bradley will host ship tours, office calls, a military

TRANSCRIPT: General Ham addresses media in Sigonella, Sicily on Operation Odyssey Dawn

12:00 AM3/25/2011

Gen. Carter Ham, commander U.S. Africa Command, addressed media regarding current military actions as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya. In addition to thanking the servicemembers from the coalition and the community of Sigonella for their

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

April 25 is World Malaria Day, commemorating medical, scientific and community efforts worldwide to control the tropical disease.

For a fourth year, world communities are recognizing progress to find vaccines and the impact that

More than 300 soldiers converged upon the camps Recreation Center April 15 to witness a transfer of authority ceremony presided by Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF-Horn of Africa) deputy commander.
Read more

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

The guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Dakar, Senegal, April 21, 2011 for its second multinational exercise during Africa Partnership Station (APS) West.

Saharan Express is an APS exercise focused on

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.
Read more

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Luanda, Angola, for a port visit as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) West mission, March 29, 2011.

While in Angola, Robert G. Bradley will host ship tours, office calls, a military