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Soldiers Share Combat Lifesaving Skills with Malawian Troops
12:00 AM5/17/2011
Army Sergeant 1st Class Chris Richey knows a lot about battlefield medicine. With three deployments -- one to Kosovo and two to Iraq -- and more than 400 combat convoy missions under his belt, he's learned a thing or two about combat casualty
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Army Reserve Seeks to Expand Cooperation Plans
12:00 AM5/17/2011
The after-action reports still are works in progress after a successful MEDREACH 11 medical humanitarian assistance exercise that wrapped up in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 13, 2011, but the Army Reserve already is exploring ways to expand its
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ECOWAS Officials Visit AFRICOM Headquarters, Attend Planning Conference
12:00 AM5/17/2011
Two senior officials of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) visited U.S. Africa Command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, May 16, 2011, to meet with AFRICOM staff and collaborate on areas of common interest.
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Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium
12:00 AM5/17/2011
Senior foreign military leaders from 17 African countries gathered in Washington, D.C. at the National Defense University May 17, 2011 to kick off a week long Warrant Offer and Sergeants Major Symposium co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the
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14th Marines Arrive in Morocco to Lead American Participation during Phase II of Exercise African Lion 2011
12:00 AM5/17/2011
Marines of Headquarters Battery, 14th Marine Regiment, a reserve unit from Fort Worth, Texas, assumed command of American forces participating in Phase II of Exercise African Lion during a ceremony here May 15, 2011.
African Lion is an
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Military Medical Professionals team-up, provide care to 1,800 in remote Djibouti
12:00 AM5/17/2011
The town of Obock recently played host to an team of U.S. and local dental, optometry, and wellness professionals attached to Camp Lemonnier who combined their skills to provide treatment for Afar tribesmen residing in the Obock Prefecture.
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AFRICOM Staff Participates in Bike to Work Week
12:00 AM5/17/2011
In recognition of National Fitness Month, May 2011, members of U.S. Africa Command on Kelley Barracks, are participating in "Bike to Work Week" and taking advantage of this healthy and sustainable form of transportation. The event is part
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Military Medical Professionals Team-Up, Provide Care to 1,800 in Remote Djibouti
12:00 AM5/17/2011
The town of Obock played host to an team of U.S. and local dental, optometry, and wellness professionals attached to Camp Lemonnier who combined their skills to provide treatment for Afar tribesmen residing in the Obock Prefecture, May 2011.
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Gates Stresses U.S. Support Role in Libya
12:00 AM5/16/2011
The United States has no intention of putting boots on the ground in Libya and should not become militarily involved in unrest shaking Syria, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in portions of an interview that aired on "The CBS Evening
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Armed Forces of Liberia's Military Justice System Focuses on Human Rights and Discipline
12:00 AM5/16/2011
"Building a Force For Good"--the unofficial motto of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), as dubbed by Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf--describes the change of direction being taken by this newly re-formed military, as it rebuilds
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NGO Addresses Sexual Violence Issues in DRC using Popular Media
12:00 AM5/13/2011
Sexual violence is a daily reality for many women living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often called the "Rape Capital of the World." One non-governmental organization is taking a multi-faceted approach to prevent these types of
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U.S. Navy, Namibian Forces Share Explosive Safety Skill
12:00 AM5/12/2011
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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Soldiers Sharpen Survival Skills at JLOTS in Morocco
12:00 AM5/12/2011
In the desert of the African coast, dark and dreary clouds loomed in the sky. With the weather unpredictable, Soldiers were making use of their time in training.
Soldiers with the 331st Transportation Company and 1098th Medium Boat
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Malawi Exercise Supports U.S.-African Partnerships
12:00 AM5/12/2011
A U.S. and Malawi Defense Force humanitarian medical exercise being conducted in Malawi is enhancing the partners' medical capabilities and their ability to work together in response to a future crisis or emergency response, the commander of
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Malawi Defence Force Receives Vital Combat Life Saver Training at MEDREACH 11
12:00 AM5/11/2011
Soldiers from the 399th Combat Support Hospital instructed Malawi Defence Force (MDF) medical staff and soldiers from the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Battalion, May 5, 2011 at the Kamuzu Barracks, on a variety of procedures to help them better
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U.S. Ambassador to DRC Visits AFRICOM
12:00 AM5/11/2011
U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ambassador James Entwistle, made his first visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany May 5-6, 2011.
Entwistle met with AFRICOM leadership during his
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Common Interests, Challenges Discussed at African Air Chiefs Conference
12:00 AM5/10/2011
Shared interests and common challenges topped discussions between African air chiefs from 24 nations and their U.S. counterparts during the 2011 African Air Chiefs Conference April 26 through 28, 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The
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Update: Kelley Barracks SATO Office
12:00 AM5/10/2011
On Monday, May 16th SATO Travel will open an office on Kelley Barracks in BLDG 3300 (Kelley Club). The office will be located on the second floor, room two. Effective 16 May, AFRICOM travel MUST use the Kelley Barracks office for all official
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U.S. Army Africa Mission Success in Turbulent Ivory Coast
12:00 AM5/10/2011
A quick response by U.S. Army Africa to a request from U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast, Phillip Carter III, evolved into an evacuation mission April 3, 2011.
Conflicting factions in and around the city of Abidjan had created
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U.S. Marine Martial Arts Course not for Faint of Heart
12:00 AM5/10/2011
Anyone passing by Camp Lemonnier’s athletic field at dusk April 19 would have no doubt heard the enthusiastic cries of “Hoorah!” and “Kill Kill!” coming from the 26 joint service members sparring under the field’s bright lights.
An
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