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Total Force Brings Aeromedical Evacuation Training to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
12:00 AM4/26/2011
A two week medical exercise, in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and U.S. Air Forces Africa, focusing on aeromedical evacuation kicked off at the Centre Superior Militaire Academy in Kinshasa, DRC,
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APS-11 Marines Demonstrate Combat Lifesaving Skills to Senegalese, Nigerian Partners
12:00 AM4/26/2011
In the moments that follow the initial receipt of a combat injury, escaping out of the fog of war is not dictated by the enemy, but rather by those fighting alongside the casualty, pulling the injured out of the fight. As those critical minutes
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APS-11 Marines Move from Jungle to Senegal Grasslands
12:00 AM4/25/2011
The Marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF), Africa Partnership Station 2011 recently kicked off the Senegal chapter of APS-11's military-to-military exchanges along the west African coast.
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Ferrell to Take Reins at 5th Signal Command
12:00 AM4/25/2011
Brigadier General Robert S. Ferrell will be the next commander of 5th Signal Command, the Department of Defense announced April 21, 2011.
Ferrell currently serves as director for command, control, communications and computer systems at
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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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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.
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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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Army Civil Affairs Team Works with Djiboutians to Renovate School
12:00 AM4/21/2011
A team of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion are working alongside Djiboutians in Dikhil, Djibouti, to renovate the small town's high school, April 20, 2011.
The goal of the two-month project, which
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Atlas Drop 11 Riggers Train Preparing Parachutes in Tough Conditions
12:00 AM4/21/2011
U.S. service members traveled to Soroti, Uganda to train with the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF) in support of Atlas Drop, April 2011.
Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa,
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Commander's Speakers Series: Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
12:00 AM4/21/2011
The Commander's Speaker Series presents Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo.
Who: Dr. Mathurin Houngnikpo
What: Presentation "Civil-Military Relations and Democratic Governance in Africa"
When: Wednesday,
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U.S. May Give $25 Million in Nonlethal Aid to Libyan Rebels
12:00 AM4/20/2011
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the United States is moving to authorize up to $25 million worth of nonlethal assistance to Libya's Transitional National Council as part of its effort to protect civilians and civilian-populated
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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. Congratulates Nigerians on Conduct of Presidential Election
12:00 AM4/19/2011
The Obama administration says the conduct of Nigeria's April 16 presidential election was historic and shows a significant improvement over the country's flawed 2007 presidential contest.
State Department spokesman Mark Toner
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Leaders Seek Path to Peace in Libya
12:00 AM4/18/2011
President Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy say they are working to find a pathway for peace in Libya even as NATO-led military operations continue to protect the civilian population from attack by
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U.S., TPDF Navy Sailors Partner for Small Boat Event
12:00 AM4/16/2011
U.S. sailors recently visited the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Naval Training School, April 16, to share best practices concerning proper use of Defender Boats.
Defender Boats are small, agile watercraft used by the TPDF
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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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Stuttgart News Briefs: Tech Expo, Esso Outage, World Cup tickets, and Tax Center Schedule
12:00 AM4/15/2011
2011 Technology Forum and Exposition to be held April 15
The 2011 Technology Forum and Exposition will be held April 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center on Patch Barracks.
Registration is
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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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Exercise Atlas Drop Begins in Uganda
12:00 AM4/15/2011
Atlas Drop 2011 officially began with a morning ceremony at the Soroti Airfield in Eastern Uganda, April 13, 2011.
Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brings together U.S. service members
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U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise
12:00 AM4/14/2011
In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4, 2011.
MEDLITE 11 is
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