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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
CJTF Chaplain Celebrates Holy Week with Deployed Personnel
12:00 AM5/9/2011
During his visit to various units around East Africa, Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel) David Terrinoni celebrated Christian Holy Week with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) personnel beginning with a Palm Sunday
Malawi and U.S. Forces Launch Exercise MEDREACH 11
12:00 AM5/6/2011
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and U.S. military service members officially kicked-off exercise MEDREACH 11 with an opening ceremony May 3, 2011, at the Kamuzu Barracks in Lilongwe, Malawi.
AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'
12:00 AM5/6/2011
Now two months into commanding U.S. Africa Command, General Carter Ham gathered staff members for an "All-Hands meeting" May 5, 2011, to present quarterly awards, to offer his latest guidance on AFRICOM, and to share his impressions of his
A New Strategic Approach to Managing Our Foreign Area Specialists
12:00 AM5/6/2011
In my January Army Magazine article ("Front & Center"), I presented an "Open Letter to Army FAOs," discussing why I, as a geographic combatant commander, believe that the Army can do better at growing and leveraging the unique and
Chaplain (U.S. Navy Captain) Jon Cutler, director of Religious Affairs for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and U.S. Navy Chief Religious Programs Specialist Antoine Roach traveled to Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
AFRICOM Climate Survey Allows Staff to Voice Opinions
12:00 AM5/5/2011
U.S. Africa Command service members and federal civilians have an opportunity to express their opinions about work-related issues to leadership during the online Command Climate Survey, which will run from May 19 to June 3, 2011.
Marine Security Guard Detachment Dakar Opens Doors to APS-11 Marines
12:00 AM5/4/2011
The crackling sound that accompanied a thick layer of smoke was refreshingly not part of a training day for the marines of second platoon, Ground Combat Element (GCE), Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2011, as the juices