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African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues
12:00 AM4/14/2011
Maritime safety and security along the coast of Africa was the focus of a three-day military symposium, April 12-14, 2011, that brought together approximately 50 African leaders from 13 different nations.
The symposium, held at the
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Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM
12:00 AM4/13/2011
Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011.
Westphal's visit served to gain perspective on
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Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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U.S. Soldiers Prepare Kenyan Army to Teach Counter-IED Procedures
12:00 AM4/12/2011
A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation during which they teamed with the Kenyan Army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African
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U.S. Soldiers prepare Kenyan army to teach counter-IED procedures
12:00 AM4/8/2011
A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation teamed with the Kenyan army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African militaries.
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Promotion Selection Party for U.S. EUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)
12:00 AM4/7/2011
PROMOTION SELECTION PARTY!
USEUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)
Lt Col Karen Darnell - AFRICOM
Lt Col Philip Everitte - EUCOM
Lt Col Thomas Klopotek - AFRICOM
Lt Col Brian May -
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POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee
12:00 AM4/7/2011
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE - WRITTEN STATEMENT OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT
• Continent-wide Trends
• Transnational Challenges
U.S. AFRICA
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Loss of Water at Panzer Housing: April 15
12:00 AM4/6/2011
Panzer Housing Area to get new waterlines
Residents of the Panzer Housing Area may experience a loss of water or interruptions in the water supply on April 7 from 10 p.m. to April 8 at 6 a.m. as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart
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EOD Techs Host Memorial 5k to Honor Fallen
12:00 AM4/6/2011
More than 60 Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members participated in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial five kilometer run, Saturday, on base's running trail.
The annual event honors U.S. Armed Forces
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Presidential Proclamation--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
12:00 AM4/6/2011
Our Nation must continue to confront rape and other forms of sexual violence as a deplorable crime. Too many victims suffer unaided, and too many offenders elude justice. As we mark National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we
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U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia
12:00 AM4/4/2011
Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper
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USS Robert G. Bradley Begins Third Africa Partnership Station Hub
12:00 AM4/4/2011
Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), Naval Forces Africa staff members, and Africa Partnership Station (APS) West international staff members arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, during the third "Hub" as part of APS West,
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Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya
12:00 AM4/4/2011
This Event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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Initial Libya Mission Complete, Successful, Gates Says
12:00 AM4/1/2011
U.S. aircraft will remain on standby as NATO takes over multilateral operations in Libya and the coalition considers its future role there, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told a Senate committee March 31, 2011.
U.S. military
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General Ham Discusses First Weeks as AFRICOM Commander at All-Hands Staff Meeting
12:00 AM3/30/2011
In his first all-hands meeting with staff March 28, 2011, at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, discussed the command's role in military operations in Libya, outlined his expectations
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U.S. AFRICOM Volunteers begin renovations on Atta Region School
12:00 AM3/30/2011
Saturday mornings are filled with all the commotion one would rightfully expect on a forward-deployed military installation, and while most service members here have reported for duty, a select few may have the luxury of slumbering through the
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AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C.
12:00 AM3/30/2011
Retired Vice Admiral Robert T. Moeller, a founder of U.S. Africa Command who led early planning efforts, served as the director of the U.S. AFRICOM Transition Team and then as the first deputy to the commander for military operations, traveling to
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U.S. AFRICOM Volunteers Begin Renovations on Atta Region School
12:00 AM3/30/2011
A group of volunteers from Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti joined together on a weekend in March 2011 to begin renovations for a local school, a two-month project that includes cleaning and painting along with other possible construction projects.
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US Navy P-3C, USAF A-10 and USS Barry Engage Libyan Vessels
12:00 AM3/29/2011
A U.S. Navy P-3C Maritime Patrol aircraft, a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft and guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52) engaged Libyan Coast Guard vessel Vittoria and two smaller crafts after confirmed reports that Vittoria and
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