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Mbeki Discusses Sub-Saharan Africa Security, Development with U.S. Africa Command

Mbeki Discusses Sub-Saharan Africa Security, Development with U.S. Africa Command Mbeki Discusses Sub-Saharan Africa Security, Development with U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM1/25/2010
Nearly 150 U.S. Africa Command staff and community members gathered at the Kelley Theatre January 20, 2010, to listen to well-known guest speaker and author, Moeletsi Mbeki, discuss security and development issues across Sub-Saharan Africa.  Read more
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U.S. 6th Fleet Aids in Ethiopian Airlines Search and Rescue Efforts Off Coast of Lebanon

U.S. 6th Fleet Aids in Ethiopian Airlines Search and Rescue Efforts Off Coast of Lebanon U.S. 6th Fleet Aids in Ethiopian Airlines Search and Rescue Efforts Off Coast of Lebanon
12:00 AM1/25/2010
At the request of the government of Lebanon and U.S. Department of State, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, U.S. 6th Fleet, is coordinating assets in support of search and rescue efforts off the coast of Lebanon, January 25, 2010.  Read more
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Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar
12:00 AM1/21/2010
Drug trafficking threatens global security and requires international and regional cooperation, U.S. Africa Command's General William E. Ward told attendees from 66 nations at the start of a January 20-29, 2010 conference on
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APS West: USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in the Republic of the Congo

APS West: USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in the Republic of the Congo APS West: USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in the Republic of the Congo
12:00 AM1/19/2010
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into port in Point-Noire, The Republic of the Congo, January 18, 2010, to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects.  Read more
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USS Gunston Hall Diverted from West Africa to Haiti

USS Gunston Hall Diverted from West Africa to Haiti USS Gunston Hall Diverted from West Africa to Haiti
12:00 AM1/16/2010
The Whidbey Island-class amphibious ship, USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), was scheduled to deploy in support of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response in the aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, from Joint
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U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan

U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan
12:00 AM1/13/2010
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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Africa Partnership Station West: USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in Gabon

Africa Partnership Station West: USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in Gabon Africa Partnership Station West: USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in Gabon
12:00 AM1/12/2010
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Port Gentil, Gabon, January 11, 2010, to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects.

While in-port, crew
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Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda

Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda Africa Endeavor 2010 Initial Planning Conference Kicks Off in Uganda
12:00 AM1/12/2010
The initial planning conference for Africa's largest communications interoperability exercise kicked off on January 12, 2010 in Kampala, Uganda , with nearly 30 nations in attendance.

Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 is a U.S. Africa
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Members Deliver School Supplies

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Members Deliver School Supplies Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Members Deliver School Supplies
12:00 AM1/12/2010
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, a component of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered 1,000 packets of school supplies to children of the Rukuini Primary and Secondary schools in Eldoret, Kenya, January 7,
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris
12:00 AM1/8/2010
General William Ward said U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is not a police force for Africa but instead works with other nations to assist African nations in providing for their own security.

"I'm not Africa's policeman," Ward,
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Interviewed by France 24

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Interviewed by France 24 TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Interviewed by France 24
12:00 AM1/8/2010
MARC PERELMAN: Hello and welcome to the France 24 interview. Today, we are welcoming Gen. Kip Ward. Gen. Kip Ward, you've served your country's military for the past four decades from Korea to Egypt to Somalia to Bosnia to Germany to
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U.S. Department of State Addresses U.N. Aid Halt in Somalia, Guinea Crisis

U.S. Department of State Addresses U.N. Aid Halt in Somalia, Guinea Crisis U.S. Department of State Addresses U.N. Aid Halt in Somalia, Guinea Crisis
12:00 AM1/8/2010
The actions of al-Shabaab and other violent extremists in Somalia are denying approximately 900,000 people access to critical food aid and humanitarian assistance, according to a U.S. Department of State spokesman.

At a press
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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's General Ward Interviewed by Radio France Internationale (RFI)

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's General Ward Interviewed by Radio France Internationale (RFI) TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's General Ward Interviewed by Radio France Internationale (RFI)
12:00 AM1/8/2010
AIDAN O'DONNELL (RADIO FRANCE INTERNATIONALE): Thank you once again for speaking to us.

GEN. WILLIAM E. WARD: Sure.

MR O'DONNELL: Can I just ask you, first of all, you talked about increased professionalization
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WEATHER ALERT - Kelley Barracks initiates early release

WEATHER ALERT - Kelley Barracks initiates early release WEATHER ALERT - Kelley Barracks initiates early release
12:00 AM1/8/2010
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, non-mission essential personnel at Kelley Barracks were authorized for early release from their workplaces January 8, 2010.

"Please wrap up any necessary work and get home safely," said
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Diplomats Call for Greater Effort to Implement Sudan Peace Accord

Diplomats Call for Greater Effort to Implement Sudan Peace Accord Diplomats Call for Greater Effort to Implement Sudan Peace Accord
12:00 AM1/8/2010
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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General Ward visits Intelligence and Knowledge Development Molesworth

General Ward visits Intelligence and Knowledge Development Molesworth General Ward visits Intelligence and Knowledge Development Molesworth
12:00 AM1/7/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward made his first visit to Royal Air Force Molesworth as commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), to meet the team members of the Intelligence Knowledge Development Molesworth (IKD-M) on January 5, 2010.
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WARD SENDS: A Peaceful and Joyful Holiday Season

WARD SENDS: A Peaceful and Joyful Holiday Season WARD SENDS: A Peaceful and Joyful Holiday Season
12:00 AM12/23/2009
The holiday season is a special time for us wherever we are to celebrate our many blessings.
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Holiday Message from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Holiday Message from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Holiday Message from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
12:00 AM12/22/2009
Following is a holiday message from U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
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Setting the Record Straight: No Justification for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

Setting the Record Straight: No Justification for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia Setting the Record Straight: No Justification for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia
12:00 AM12/21/2009
AFRICOM Web Editor's Note: The following statement, released by U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesman on December 17, 2009, is provided to promote further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security.
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U.S. - Sierra Leone Maritime Patrol Team Fine Illegal Fishing Vessels

U.S. - Sierra Leone Maritime Patrol Team Fine Illegal Fishing Vessels U.S. - Sierra Leone Maritime Patrol Team Fine Illegal Fishing Vessels
12:00 AM12/21/2009
A joint U.S.-Sierra Leone patrol team queried, boarded, and found four fishing vessels in violation of fishing laws, resulting in accrued fines totaling more than $1.2 million, December 6-12, 2009.
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