In an opportunity to engage with his U.S. military counterparts, a Kenyan Ministry of State for Defense chaplain spent three weeks exchanging best practices with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier chaplains from multiple
Sitting across from U.S. Navy Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class David Ampofo, an information systems specialist, he comes across as any other sailor in the United States Navy.
His uniform is crisp, clean and smartly put together. His
NNSA and AFRICOM Conduct Inaugural East African Border Security Workshop
12:00 AM9/16/2011
On September 16, 2011, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded a week-long cooperative border security workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as part of a joint effort to enhance security at
There are moments in history that will be forever remembered. On September 11, 2001 the world watched as four commercial passenger jet airliners, hijacked by al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists, caused the single-most devastating act of terrorism on
The people of Negele, Ethiopia, celebrated the hard work between the governments of Ethiopia and the United States August 22, 2011, during a ground breaking ceremony signifying the start of construction for a much-needed bridge that will connect
TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers
12:00 AM9/15/2011
The commander of U.S. Africa Command told journalists that in his travels through Africa he is guided by two main principles: A safe, stable, and secure Africa is the best interest of Africans as well as the United States; and that Africans are
Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Stressed during Natural Fire 2011
12:00 AM9/14/2011
The power of one with the strength of many is an old adage expressing that a unified force can accomplish more than several individuals on their own. Cooperation is one of the main focuses of Natural Fire 11, a multinational disaster response and
Partnership Building Takes Center Stage at Natural Fire 2011
12:00 AM9/14/2011
Senior leaders and civilian authorities from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and the United States joined together to participate in a series of multinational disaster response and humanitarian assistance exercises as part of Natural Fire
Sailors from the High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) participated in a community service project at the Starfish International school in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West, September 8, 2011.
There are moments in history that will be forever remembered. On September 11, 2001 the world watched as four commercial passenger jet airliners, hijacked by al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists, caused the single-most devastating act of terrorism on
Students in Southern Djibouti Receive School Furniture
12:00 AM9/12/2011
"This will help all the children in Dikhil.".
Omar Ladieh Ismael, the Dikhil Regional Director of Education, spoke as he and approximately 20 local community members gathered outside the Dikhil Regional School Resource Center
General Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), made his second visit to Algeria September 7-8, 2011, where he attended an international conference for partnership, security, and development.
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, for an eight-day goodwill port visit as part of their involvement with Africa Partnership Station (APS) East's hub, September 5, 2011.
CJTF-HOA Chaplain and Imam Travel to Uganda for Talk of Military Chaplaincy
12:00 AM9/9/2011
The Director of Religious Affairs for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and an Imam from the Islamic Center of Chester, Pennsylvania, met with members of the Ugandan People's Defense Forces here on August 24.
International Women's Forum Learns about AFRICOM, Shares Perspectives with Staff during Visit to HQ
12:00 AM9/8/2011
Forty-five international women spent the day learning about U.S. Africa Command's mission and sharing their perspectives with staff during a visit to Kelley Barracks September 7, 2011.
African Public Affairs Officers tour DoD's communications hub
12:00 AM9/8/2011
Three Public Affairs Officers from both Tanzania and Mauritania were given a first-hand look at U.S. Public Affairs training and operations during a visit to the Fort Meade, Md., and Washington, D.C., area Aug. 23-26.
More than 25,000 cattle, camels, chickens and other livestock received necessary veterinary treatments August 16 to 24 in an effort to help livestock in the Miesa and Siminto, Ethiopia, region survive the current drought.
More than 25,000 cattle, camels, chickens and other livestock received necessary veterinary treatments August 16 to 24 in an effort to help livestock in the Miesa and Siminto, Ethiopia, region survive the current drought.