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Ethiopians Observe Airdrop Procedures in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM2/16/2010
Six Ethiopian air force officers visited with servicemembers to discuss airdrop procedures, February 8 to 12, 2010.
The visit was part of a continuing engagement between Ethiopian officers and aircrew from the 449th Air Expeditionary
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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
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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Africa Partnership Station Embarked Ship Rider Class Graduates
12:00 AM2/11/2010
Sixteen embarked shipriders, from both the Tanzanian and Mozambican navies, graduated in an official ceremony held aboard Africa Partnership Station (APS) East platform USS Nicholas (FFG 47), February 10, 2010.
Aboard the ship for over
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Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa
12:00 AM2/11/2010
U.S. Army General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier where he met with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa leadership, led an all-hands call, and presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new
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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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Soulful Event Celebrates Black History Month
12:00 AM2/9/2010
Smells of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and other homemade dishes tempted a crowd awaiting tasting at the Soul Food Cookoff February 5, 2010, at the Kelley Club.
The event kicked off a month of celebration,
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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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Camp Lemonnier Hosts Djiboutian Business and Government Leadership Meeting
12:00 AM2/8/2010
Camp Lemonnier personnel and Djiboutian business and government leaders participated in a Djiboutian business leadership meeting, February 3, 2010.
The event was attended by U.S. Navy Captain William Finn, Camp Lemonnier commanding
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Joint Force Core Staff Taking Reins in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM2/5/2010
With all the academic work, Mission Rehearsal Exercise and months of preparation behind them, the majority of the new core staff for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa officially begins work February 4, 2010. Made up mostly of Navy Individual
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General Receives Trumpet Award for Inspiring Others
12:00 AM2/4/2010
General William E. Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, became a Trumpet Award recipient, January 30, 2010, during the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards, for his ability to inspire others through his extensive military career.
"It is a
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U.S. Army Europe Instructors Train Unit in Africa
12:00 AM2/4/2010
Instructors from U.S. Army Europe recently taught courses for 22 soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa that will enable them to better mentor African land forces.
Soldiers from U.S. Army National Guard's
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Utah Air National Guard Strengthens Moroccan Ties by Aiding International Air Show
12:00 AM2/3/2010
The Utah Air National Guard's KC-135 Stratotanker and flight crew participated in the Aeroexpo Marrakech at the Royal Air Forces Military Base in Marrakech, Morocco, January 27 - 30, 2010.
The KC-135 was showcased as a static
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Strengthening Our Community Through Unity: Black History Month Activities
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Included below is a list of African American/Black History Month activities in the Stuttgart Community for February 2010, hosted by U.S. Africa Command, U.S. European Command, and Stuttgart Garrison.Black History Month Itinerary by
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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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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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Senior Tanzanian General Visits U.S. Army Africa
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Leaders from U.S. Army Africa welcomed Major General Wynjones Matthew Kisamba to the command headquarters at Caserma Ederle on January 27, 2010.
Kisamba, who is the land forces commander for the Tanzania People's Defence Force
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U.S. Air Forces Africa Senior Leaders Visit Algeria
12:00 AM2/3/2010
Bilateral discussions, a C-130J static display, and media roundtable event comprised the agenda for U.S. Air Forces Africa's latest senior leader engagement visit to Algiers, Algeria January 25-27, 2010. Major General Ronald R. Ladnier,
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Avatar Cast Visits Troops
12:00 AM2/2/2010
Troops stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti were treated to a visit by cast and crew of the Hollywood hit movie, "Avatar," January 31, 2010.
Actors Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, and Stephen Lang with producer Jon Landau toured
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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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