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U.S. Army Central, Kenyan Army Refine Skills During Medical Exercise

12:00 AM4/28/2009

In a medical emergency, time can be an enemy. The longer it takes to transport a patient to the hospital, the higher the probability they may not survive.

U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) and Kenyan Army soldiers' skills were put to

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Land Forces Symposium Conducted in Kenya

12:00 AM4/28/2009

The president and commander-in-chief of the Kenyan Armed Forces, honorable Mwai Kibaki, officially opened the 2009 Land Forces Symposium April 20, 2009 at the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel.

The symposium, co-hosted by Lieutenant General

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Army's Chief of Staff Visits Camp Lemonier

12:00 AM4/27/2009

U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visited with the service members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier for the first time April 23, 2009.

"I am hugely impressed with the scope

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Ward in Congo: U.S. Military will Continue Supporting Security Assistance Activities

12:00 AM4/27/2009

The United States military will continue working with the Congolese armed forces in training, advising and capacity building to support security assistance cooperation activities, but has no plans to put combat troops here, said the commander of

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U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visits members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa.

12:00 AM4/24/2009

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (April 24, 2009) -- U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. visited with the service members of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier for the first time April 23.
“I am

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U.S. Africa Command Presents Performance Awards to Robinson Barracks Students

12:00 AM4/24/2009

More than 100 seventh graders from Robinson Barracks Middle School were presented with academic improvement awards by Major General Michael Snodgrass, U.S. Africa Command Chief of Staff, on April 21, 2009.

The awards are part of a U.S.

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Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

12:00 AM4/23/2009

General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.

"We indeed

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Africa Command Deputy Meets Nigerian Leadership, Speaks on Security Reform at ECOWAS Conference

12:00 AM4/22/2009

U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, met with senior Nigerian government officials and spoke to West African military professional about the U.S. role in support of security sector reform during two days of

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Ward Leads Africa Command Delegation to Rwanda

12:00 AM4/22/2009

A U.S. Africa Command delegation led by General William E. Ward met with Rwandan defense leaders and watched displays of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) capabilities during a two-day visit April 20-21, 2009.

This was Ward's second

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Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends

12:00 AM4/21/2009

ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector

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USS Robert G. Bradley Strengthens Partnerships in Algeria

12:00 AM4/20/2009

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Algiers April 18, 2009 for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between the United States and Algeria.

During the visit, the ship's crew will have a chance to

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U.S. Army Shares Logistics Tips with Officers in Botswana

12:00 AM4/16/2009

Members of a U.S. Army Africa team recently shared their knowledge of logistics with a group of officers from the Botswana Defense Force (BDF), according to a news release April 10, 2009.

The program, at a BDF camp in Gaborone,

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Partnering with South African Special Forces

12:00 AM4/16/2009

Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa and the U.S. Army Ranger Training Brigade got a taste of South African Special Forces (SASF) training during a recent visit to South Africa. Senior SASF leaders invited the American soldiers to discuss the development

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Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue

12:00 AM4/13/2009

(Editor's note: This article is republished from the American Forces Press Service. U.S. Africa Command did not have direct involvement in the rescue operations.)

The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates

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17th Air Force Vice Commander visits Rwanda, Ethiopia

12:00 AM4/13/2009

Departing Ramstein with the goal of "going to listen," Seventeenth Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Vice Commander Brigadier General Mike Callan visited Rwanda and Ethiopia on a senior leader engagement March 24-28, 2009.

In addition to

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Navy Crew Arrives to Assess Pirate Situation

12:00 AM4/10/2009

(Editor's Note: This article by the Office of the Secretary of Defense is republished on the U.S. Africa Command website to promote public understanding of piracy in Africa.)

Pirates still hold the captain of the Maersk Alabama on

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Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial

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Joint Forces Five plays Djibouti High School in Basketball

12:00 AM4/9/2009

Faculty and students of the Lycee D' Etat High School in Djibouti City, Djibouti, showed their school spirit April 6, 2009 while attending a basketball game between the Djiboutian and U.S. service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

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Ward Speaks at West Point Diversity Conference

12:00 AM4/9/2009

Army diversity policy was unveiled at the U.S. Military Academy and West Point Association of Graduates' 10th annual Diversity Leadership Conference, April 2-4, 2009.

An Army policy memorandum on diversity signed April 1 by

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WARD SENDS: A Tribute to Our Children

12:00 AM4/9/2009

Teammates,

During April, the "Month of the Military Child," I ask you to pay special attention to our most precious members of our community -- our children who provide unconditional love and support to our military/civilian

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