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Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia

6:57 PM8/25/2017
We are aware of the civilian casualty allegations near Bariire, Somalia. We take any allegations of civilian casualties seriously, and per standard, we are conducting an assessment into the situation to determine the facts on the ground.
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Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017

1:02 PM8/25/2017
170822-N-QH078-0271 (Aug. 22, 2017) – Women serving in the militaries of various U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) African partner nations pose for a photo during the AFRICOM sponsored senior leader symposium Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) in Lilongwe, Malawi. AE17 is an annual senior leader and communications symposium and technology expo designed to develop standardized, multinational communications practices for peacekeeping and disaster response missions mandated by the African Union and the United Nations. (Official Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique Shelton/For Release.)
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Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017

12:59 PM8/25/2017
Of the more than 40 African partner nations to attend Africa Endeavor 2017, 16 sent female participants, marking the largest number of female participants since the start of the event in 2006.
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CJTF-HOA Seabees leave behind strong bonds with a Djiboutian village prior to re-deployment

8:43 AM8/24/2017
As Seabees of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) ONE, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transfer authority to the incoming unit, NMCB 133, they will leave behind more than a memory of hard work and hot days while working on a humanitarian civic assistance project in Djibouti – they will leave behind a village of grateful people and lasting friendships.
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Law Enforcement Panel Takes Center Stage at Africa Endeavor 2017

12:37 PM8/23/2017
Professionals from multiple international law enforcement agencies engaged in the first-ever law enforcement panel session as part of the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium in Lilongwe, Malawi Aug. 22, 2017.
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Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi

1:40 PM8/21/2017
The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.
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AFRICOM Public Affairs team hosts exchange in Malawi

4:44 PM8/19/2017
Members of U.S. Africa Command’s public affairs team gathered with public affairs officers from Malawi’s defense force and security sector to discuss public affairs best practices as part of Africa Endeavor 2017.
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AMISOM intel-gathering capabilities strengthened through US, UK assistance

12:09 PM8/18/2017
ISR training designed to enhance intel capability
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U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab

2:50 PM8/17/2017
From Aug. 16-17, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted a series of three precision airstrikes against al-Shabaab militants, killing seven fighters.
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MEDRETE offers readiness enhancement for Army medical personnel

3:43 PM8/16/2017
US Army medical personnel join Cameroonian counterparts in medical readiness training exercise
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CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs team teaches local children oral hygiene, preventative care

10:50 AM8/13/2017
443rd Civil Affairs Battalion promotes "prevention as the best medicine" in dental care
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U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab

4:56 PM8/10/2017
On Aug. 10, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted two kinetic strikes against al-Shabaab militants.
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USARAF commander meets with Uganda chief of defense, discusses security initiatives

10:07 AM8/8/2017
USARAF commander and Uganda chief of defense forces meet in Kampala July 31, to discuss ongoing security initiatives that improve long-term security capacity in the region.
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Planning underway for combined medical engagement in Angola with Ohio, Serbia

5:03 PM8/4/2017
Representatives from the Serbian and Angolan Armed Forces meet with members of the Ohio National Guard June 29, 2017, at Joint Force Headquarters-Ohio, located at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The group, which stopped for a photo in front of the National Guard minuteman statue at ONG headquarters, discussed plans for an upcoming Combined Medical Engagement set to take place in Angola later this year. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Carden)
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Planning underway for combined medical engagement in Angola with Ohio, Serbia

4:53 PM8/4/2017
State partners provide disease prevention training in Angola.
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U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

10:37 AM8/4/2017
On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike near Tortoroow in southern Somalia, killing al-Shabaab’s Ali Muhammad Hussein, known as Ali Jabal.
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Complex drill in Africa challenges, preps young Army truck drivers for combat

9:51 AM8/1/2017
South African and U.S. troops increase readiness while enhancing partnerships and proficiency through realistic convoy training.
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U.S., French partners hone medical evacuation readiness in Djibouti

2:13 PM7/31/2017
Tactical combat casualty care training helps soldiers learn to save lives.
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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

1:49 PM7/31/2017
On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time working from actionable intelligence, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike operation against an al-Shabaab Mogadishu Attack Network militant in Somalia, killing one fighter and with no civilian casualties.
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Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit

11:13 AM7/28/2017
Sixteen military and civilian leaders from 13 African countries met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany July 26.
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