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Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region

Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region
12:00 AM3/5/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports
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Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development

Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development
12:00 AM3/4/2010
Too much early focus on political development and not enough on economic development is hindering the ability of post-conflict African nations to recover from years of war and violence, said Dr. Paul Collier, a widely respected author and Oxford
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Africa Center for Strategic Studies Welcomes Next Generation of African Military Leaders

Africa Center for Strategic Studies Welcomes Next Generation of African Military Leaders Africa Center for Strategic Studies Welcomes Next Generation of African Military Leaders
12:00 AM3/3/2010
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies, located at the National Defense University (NDU) at Fort Lesley J. McNair, welcomed on March 2, 2010, 62 military officers representing 38 African nations to its 2010 Next Generation of African Military
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Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM2/26/2010
A delegation of media representatives from Ghana visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of an orientation program to offer an in-depth look at the command's mission, February 22-26, 2010.

The group consisted of
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Essay Contest Entrant Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement

Essay Contest Entrant Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement Essay Contest Entrant Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Editor's note: The following is the second place winning essay contest by Kevin Perry. The contest asked submitters to describe how they feel the Civil Rights Movement has helpled unify and strengthen the community.

The Civil
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Essay Contest Winner Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement

Essay Contest Winner Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement Essay Contest Winner Shares Views on Civil Rights Movement
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Editor's note: The following is the winning essay contest winning entry by Mykayla Fernandes, 17. The contest asked submitters to describe how they feel the Civil Rights Movement has helpled unify and strengthen the community.

The
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DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation

DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Vicki Huddleston visited 17th Air Force February 24, 2010, to get a first-hand look at the air component’s programs and objectives in support of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). A career
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All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team

All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team
12:00 AM2/25/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held a meeting with command staff members February 25, 2010, at the Kelley gym.

Awards and thanks were given at the start of the all-hands meeting to honor those who
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U.S. and DRC in Partnership to Train Model Congolese Battalion

U.S. and DRC in Partnership to Train Model Congolese Battalion U.S. and DRC in Partnership to Train Model Congolese Battalion
12:00 AM2/18/2010
U.S. and Democratic Republic of Congo representatives gathered February 17, 2010, at a military base outside of Kisangani in north-central DRC to mark the establishment of a light infantry battalion intended to be a model unit for the future of the
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Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission

Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission
12:00 AM2/12/2010
The United States military is seeking ways to support the African Union and the AU's Peace and Security Commission, U.S. General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) said in a Voice of America interview February 9,
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Senegal’s Chief of Defense Makes History at AFRICOM

Senegal’s Chief of Defense Makes History at AFRICOM Senegal’s Chief of Defense Makes History at AFRICOM
12:00 AM2/11/2010
Lieutenant General Abdoulaye Fall, chief of defense staff, Senegalese Armed Forces, made history February 11, 2010, by becoming the first African defense chief to visit U.S. Africa Command headquarters.

Fall attended an office call
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USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria

USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria
12:00 AM2/10/2010
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010.

While in port, crew
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AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference

AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference
12:00 AM2/9/2010
Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered
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Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards

Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards Special Operations Command Africa Airmen Sweep Annual Awards
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Two Airmen from Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) swept top honors in the Stuttgart Area Top 3 Air Force Annual Awards for 2009.

Master Sergeant Ann Thompson, the unit's Network Enterprise Manager, was named Senior
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POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU

POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU
12:00 AM2/3/2010
AFRICOM PAO Note: The following press statement was released by the Department of State on February 2, 2010. It is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S.
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Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint
12:00 AM2/1/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts

U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts U.S. Salvage Ship to Aid in Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft Recovery Efforts
12:00 AM1/28/2010
U.S. Navy Ship Grapple (T-ARS 53), a rescue and salvage ship currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, has been directed to assist in the recovery efforts of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET409, January 28, 2010.
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CJTF-HOA Hosts C4ISR Summit Conference

CJTF-HOA Hosts C4ISR Summit Conference CJTF-HOA Hosts C4ISR Summit Conference
12:00 AM1/28/2010
Camp Lemonnier held the first-ever Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Summit Conference, January 21-23, 2010.

The conference, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), gave
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U.S. Military to Participate in Morocco's Aeroexpo

U.S. Military to Participate in Morocco's Aeroexpo U.S. Military to Participate in Morocco's Aeroexpo
12:00 AM1/27/2010
Approximately 50 U.S. service members and four aircraft from bases in the United States and Europe will participate in the Aeroexpo Marrackech 2010 international air/trade show in Morocco, January 27-30, 2010.

Static display aircraft
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier

AFRICOM Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier AFRICOM Commander Visits Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM1/27/2010
U.S. Army General William "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier, January 26, 2010, to send off the outgoing U.S. Navy core staff and speak with the 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army National
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