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General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa

General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa General Ward Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM5/6/2009
During a visit to the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy, May 4-5, 2009, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, recognized the important role of non-commissioned officers (NCO) to U.S. military engagements in
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Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans

Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans Ward visits Greece for Phoenix Express 09 Navy Exercise with Europeans, North Africans
12:00 AM5/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's General William "Kip" Ward visited Exercise Phoenix Express 09 on May 1, 2009, as maritime and land forces from 14 European and North Africa countries participated in a multinational exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.  Read more
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U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students

U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students
12:00 AM4/24/2009
More than 100 seventh graders from Robinson Barracks Middle School were presented with academic improvement awards by Major General Michael Snodgrass, U.S. Africa Command Chief of Staff, on April 21, 2009.

The awards are part of a U.S.
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Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda

Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda
12:00 AM4/22/2009
A U.S. Africa Command delegation led by General William E. Ward met with Rwandan defense leaders and watched displays of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) capabilities during a two-day visit April 20-21, 2009.

This was Ward's second
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Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends

Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends
12:00 AM4/21/2009
ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector
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WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children

WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children
12:00 AM4/9/2009
Teammates,

During April, the "Month of the Military Child," I ask you to pay special attention to our most precious members of our community -- our children who provide unconditional love and support to our military/civilian
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U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University

U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University
12:00 AM4/6/2009
Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command.

The 17th Air Force, also known as U.S. Air
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Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview

Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview
12:00 AM4/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009.

Following meetings
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U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council

U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council
12:00 AM4/1/2009
(Editor's note: The following press release by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in supporting U.S.
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POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar

POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar
12:00 AM3/26/2009
(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in
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Africom Commander Describes Conditions for U.S. Involvement

Africom Commander Describes Conditions for U.S. Involvement Africom Commander Describes Conditions for U.S. Involvement
12:00 AM3/18/2009
U.S. Africa Command will intervene in conflicts on the continent only after warring countries have shown a political will to reconcile, the Africom commander told a congressional panel March 18, 2009.

Two main functions of U.S.
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Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command

Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command Ward Updates Senate on U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM3/17/2009
Africa is on a positive course in reducing conflict, building democratic institutions, and promoting sustainable livelihood for its people, said General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, as he explained the command's role in
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Ambassador Yates: Africa Command Plays Supporting Role to Development Agencies' Work in Africa

Ambassador Yates: Africa Command Plays Supporting Role to Development Agencies' Work in Africa Ambassador Yates: Africa Command Plays Supporting Role to Development Agencies' Work in Africa
12:00 AM3/16/2009
U.S. Africa Command plays a supporting role to U.S. and international development efforts in Africa and must take its cue from the U.S. Agency for International Development "to do what we can to help where we are asked," said Ambassador Mary Carlin
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Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Offers African Nations Opportunity for Open Dialogue

Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Offers African Nations Opportunity for Open Dialogue Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Offers African Nations Opportunity for Open Dialogue
12:00 AM3/16/2009
At a planning conference for U.S. Africa Command exercise Africa Endeavor, March 13, 2009 in Douala, Cameroon, participants from 25 African nations had the opportunity to share lessons learned in command and control (C2) from their operational
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Upcoming Symposium Addresses Air Domain, Safety in Africa

Upcoming Symposium Addresses Air Domain, Safety in Africa Upcoming Symposium Addresses Air Domain, Safety in Africa
12:00 AM3/16/2009
(Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles by Air University Public Affairs about the upcoming U.S. Africa Command Symposium, to be held at Air University, concerning the U.S. Air Force's role in Africa.)
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Cameroon Planning Conference Sets Stage for Africa Endeavor 09

Cameroon Planning Conference Sets Stage for Africa Endeavor 09 Cameroon Planning Conference Sets Stage for Africa Endeavor 09
12:00 AM3/12/2009
Delegates from 25 African states participated in a mid-planning conference in Douala, Cameroon, March 11, 2009 for U.S. Africa Command exercise Africa Endeavor. This is the second round in a series of plenary conferences.

Africa
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U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Speaks to African Students and Crew Aboard USS Nashville

U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Speaks to African Students and Crew Aboard USS Nashville U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Speaks to African Students and Crew Aboard USS Nashville
12:00 AM3/6/2009
Speaking to more than 75 West African sailors and government officials from more than a dozen nations, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy said illegal narcotics trafficking, illegal fishing and other criminal activities are an important part
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Africa Command Deputy in Cape Verde to Discuss Counter-Drugs, Maritime Security

Africa Command Deputy in Cape Verde to Discuss Counter-Drugs, Maritime Security Africa Command Deputy in Cape Verde to Discuss Counter-Drugs, Maritime Security
12:00 AM3/2/2009
U.S. and Cape Verdean government officials met February 27, 2009 to discuss international cooperation in counter-narcotics, illegal fishing, and illegal trafficking as U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary C. Yates, began a
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Military HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference Opens in Gaborone

Military HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference Opens in Gaborone Military HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference Opens in Gaborone
12:00 AM3/2/2009
A Military HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference opened March 2, 2009 at the Gaborone Sun Hotel with approximately 150 participants in attendance, to include representatives from 26 African countries and 18 local and international non-governmental
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POLICY STATEMENT: Assassinations in Guinea-Bissau

POLICY STATEMENT: Assassinations in Guinea-Bissau POLICY STATEMENT: Assassinations in Guinea-Bissau
12:00 AM3/2/2009
(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in
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