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British and American Soldiers Partner to Build Capacity in Rwanda

12:00 AM4/8/2009
Soldiers from U.S. Army Africa continue to build noncommissioned officer capacity in Rwanda through a partnership effort with British counterparts.

During a recent visit to Rwanda, senior U.S. Army Africa NCOs met with British and
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U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University

12:00 AM4/6/2009
Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command.

The 17th Air Force, also known as U.S. Air
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DoD Dental Team Builds Relationships in Cameroon

12:00 AM4/6/2009
More than 200 patients were treated by a Department of Defense (DoD) dental team during a consultation and hygiene workshop at the Regional Hospital April 3, 2009 as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville's two-week port visit
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USS Nashville Visits Cameroon for APS Mission

12:00 AM4/2/2009
USS Nashville (LPD 13) arrived in Limbe, Cameroon on April 1, 2009 to conduct a two-week port visit as part of the ongoing Africa Partnership Station (APS) initiative. During the visit, the APS team will conduct engagements both afloat and
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Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview

12:00 AM4/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009.

Following meetings
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U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council

12:00 AM4/1/2009
(Editor's note: The following press release by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in supporting U.S.
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U.S. Horn of Africa Personnel Dive for Aircraft Wreckage in Lake Victoria

12:00 AM3/31/2009
Service members from U.S. Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa have located the wreckage of an Ilyshin II 76 aircraft that crashed in Lake Victoria and are conducting diving operations to retrieve information.

The contracted
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Camp Lemonier Takes Part in Safety Day Activities

12:00 AM3/30/2009
Service members forward deployed at Camp Lemonnier gathered for the Camp's quarterly Safety Day, March 27, 2009.

The safety committee, made up of volunteers around Camp, took ownership of this project and started the planning
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WARD SENDS: U.S. Africa Command Celebrates Women's History Month

12:00 AM3/30/2009
Teammates,

On the occasion of Women’s History Month, we at Africa Command are proud to honor the contributions of women around the world.

I wish to recognize all women who serve our country, those who provide support and
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Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says

12:00 AM3/30/2009
Meeting with Ghanaian fishermen and West African navy personnel, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary C. Yates, stressed that maritime security includes protecting fishing grounds and building partnerships between militaries
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Robert G. Bradley arrives in Casablanca for Theater Security Cooperation and Community Relations Events

12:00 AM3/27/2009
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Casablanca March 24, 2009 for a Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) mission to strengthen the maritime partnership between the United States and Morocco.

Robert G. Bradley Commanding Officer
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Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse

12:00 AM3/27/2009
Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009.
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Africa Partnership Station Celebrates Women's History Month

12:00 AM3/27/2009
USS Nashville (LPD 13) sailors, along with a staff of Destroyer Squadron 60 and international maritime professionals, gathered March 14, 2009 to celebrate Women's History Month with a ceremony held on the ship's mess decks.

The
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U.S Africa Command Members Discuss Role of Women During History Month

12:00 AM3/27/2009
U.S. Africa Command celebrated Women's History Month with a panel discussion of the role women play in the command as well as the contributions and accomplishments of women in American society.

"I'm proud to be in the most
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POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Aid to Madagascar

12:00 AM3/26/2009
(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in
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Visiting American Serviceman Rescues Two Zambian Women at Victoria Falls

12:00 AM3/26/2009
The quick thinking and bravery of a visiting U.S. Air Force serviceman saved the lives of two Zambians, March 9, 2009.

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Keith Andrews, who was part of a delegation visiting Zambia last week from the U.S. Air
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CJTF-HOA Conducts Search and Recovery Mission

12:00 AM3/26/2009
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa forward deployed to Uganda to conduct search and recovery operations of human remains and the flight data recorder from an Ilyushin II 76 aircraft wreckage.

All 11 people
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Ward Testifies to House Appropriations Committee: 'Africans see us as partners ... not as part of their problem'

12:00 AM3/25/2009
General William Ward told members of U.S. Congress that over the past two decades of his military career, he has often seen the importance of the military working closely in support of diplomacy and development to pursue national foreign policy
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Africa Partnership Medical Teams Lending a Helping Hand

12:00 AM3/25/2009
Eleven Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville embarked trainees capped off three weeks of instruction aboard USS Nashville (LPD 13) with a graduation ceremony March 20, 2009 on the ship's flight deck.

The group, comprised of
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CJTF-HOA to Assist in Uganda Recovery Operations

12:00 AM3/25/2009
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are scheduled to assist the government of Uganda in conducting search and recovery operations of human remains and the flight data recorder from the wreckage an Ilyushin 76 aircraft that
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