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Seventeenth Air Force Engineers First Major African Operation

Jan 09, 2009 · Seventeenth Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force C-17s will soon begin airlifting special equipment for Rwandan Peacekeepers in the Darfur region of Sudan, marking the kickoff of the first major operation engineered by U.S. Africa Command's air component, Seventeenth Air Force, also known as U.S. Air Forces Africa. The numbered air... (Full Story)

Books Delivered to Rwandan Military Academy

Jan 09, 2009 · U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs

The U.S. military delivered books to the Rwandan Military Academy library, January 8, 2009, to help meet its need for English-printed books and military manuals. Coordinated by U.S Africa Command, the U.S. Air Force Academy in the United States donated more then 500 books from its own library to... (Full Story)

USS Robert G. Bradley Conducts Theater Security Cooperation Event in Benin

Jan 09, 2009 · Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) conducted part of a Theater Security Cooperation mission January 6-7, 2009 while visiting the African port of Cotonou, Benin. Sailors of Bradley and the Beninese Navy reviewed and practiced Search and Rescue (SAR) techniques, Automated Identification Systems (AIS),... (Full Story)

Africa Command-Led Airlift to Deliver Equipment Supporting Peacekeeping Operations in Darfur

Jan 09, 2009 · 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center Public Affairs

Airmen will assist a U.S. Africa Command-led operation to airlift equipment into the Darfur region of Sudan in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeeping missions, according to AMC officials. The operation was announced January 5, 2009 by President George W. Bush during a media availability... (Full Story)

HIV/AIDS Services Expanded in Tanzania

Jan 08, 2009 · U.S. Embassy, Tanzania

HIV/AIDS services in rural areas of Tanzania are now more accessible due to recent renovations to military health centers around the country, a project undertaken by the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF) with the support of the U.S. Military HIV Research Program and the President's Emergency... (Full Story)

U.S. Team Providing Deployment Assistance for Rwandan Defense Force Peacekeepers

Jan 08, 2009 · U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs

Rwanda Defense Force personnel preparing to move peacekeeping equipment to the Darfur region of Sudan began training January 7, 2009, with a two-person U.S. Army team as part of the African Deployment Assistance Phase Training (ADAPT) program. The ADAPT program focuses on military logistics and transportation... (Full Story)

Africa Command to Airlift Peacekeeper Equipment to Darfur

Jan 07, 2009 · American Forces Press Service

U.S. Africa Command is laying plans to airlift heavy equipment to Sudan to support African Union and U.N. peacekeepers involved in the country's Darfur region, a decision that was announced January 5, 2009 by President George W. Bush following a meeting with Sudanese Vice President Salva Kiir, a... (Full Story)

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GISENYI, Rwanda - Major Theo Bahizi of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) patrols Lake Kivu in Gisenyi, Rwanda on January 8, 2009. The maritime regiment is responsible for search and rescue, protection of government key installations (such as the floating methane gas plant), and countering smuggling and drug trafficking. The Marine Regiment was formed in 1995, in response to Rwanda's genocide, to control the nation's water border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and prevent the infiltration of genocidal forces from the Congo. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Samuel Bendet, U.S. Africa Command)

GISENYI, Rwanda - W. Stuart Symington, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda visits Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) Marine Regiment to deliver four 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines, Lake Kivu, Gisenyi, Rwanda, on January 8, 2009. The Marine Regiment was formed in 1995, in response to Rwanda's genocide, to control the nation's water border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and prevent the infiltration of genocidal forces from the Congo. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Samuel Bendet, U.S. Africa Command)

KIGALI, Rwanda- Soldiers with the Rwanda Defence Forces participate in a seminar led by soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, January 7, 2009, as part of U.S. Africa Command's African Deployment Assistance Phase Training (ADAPT) program. The purpose of the seminar was to prepare the Rwandan soldiers for the U.S. Air Force airlift into the Darfur region of Sudan in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeeping missions. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Samuel Bendet, U.S. Africa Command)

STUTTGART, Germany - General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (left), presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Herbert L. Altshuler, U.S. Africa Command's director of Strategy, Plans, and Programs (right), at Altshuler's retirement ceremony, December 30, 2008, at the command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Altshuler was honored for his 40 years of service to the U.S. Army and for his visionary and innovative leadership in establishing the strategic foundations for U.S. Africa Command. The Distinguished Service Medal is the highest non-valorous military and civilian decoration of the U.S. military, which is issued for exceptionally meritorious performance of duty to the U.S. government. (Photo by Richard Herman, U.S. Army)

COTONOU, Benin - Chief Operations Specialist(SW) Marvin Barnes discusses search and rescue operations with Beninese sailors at the National Naval Headquarters in Cotonou, Benin, January 6, 2009. Bradley is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Sixth Fleet area of responsibility to improve maritime safety and security and strengthen ongoing maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Rajiv Seth)

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti - Vice Admiral Moeller, deputy to the commander of military operations, US Africa Command serves food to the troops at a Christmas dinner during a visit to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Dec 25, 2008. Camp Lemonier is the hub of the Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa, providing humanitarian relief, and security and anti terrorism activities to the nations in the Horn of Africa. (US Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joe Zuccaro)

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Everett Smith, a C-130 crew chief with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), backs up a K-loader full of military aircraft parts at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, December 31, 2008. The equipment was delivered to the Ethiopian military to help maintain its tactical airlift fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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FACT SHEET: United States Africa Command

U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs Office

United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, one of six of the Defense Department's regional military headquarters, was declared a fully unified command on October 1, 2008. As such, Africa Command has administrative responsibility for U.S. military... (Full Fact Sheet)

FACT SHEET: U.S. Africa Command Emblem and Insignia

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Emblem Description: On a light blue oval edged white, two palm fronds Proper crossed at base supporting a red oval-shaped shield coming to a point at the top and bottom, surmounted by a blue shield edged white bearing the... (Full Fact Sheet)

U.S. Africa Command Informational Brochure

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FACT SHEET: The United States and Africa - Partnering for Growth and Development

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Editor's Note: The following fact sheet is provided by the Department of State's Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs. Where appropriate, U.S. Africa Command coordinates military support of these U.S. government policies and initiatives... (Full Fact Sheet)

U.S. Africa Command Website Hosts Interactive Map of Africa

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Serving as a public source of Africa-related information, the U.S. Africa Command website, updated daily, hosts the latest news and updates on command activities and initiatives. The website has recently become more interactive, serving as a forum... (Full Fact Sheet)

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Welcome.

As we build U.S. Africa Command, we want to talk to people about what the U.S. military is doing in Africa.
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On 1/7/2009 1:09:36 PM
From Dr. (Col) Schuyler Geller
"As the Command Surgeon and Medical Division Chief for the Operations and Logistics Directorate (OPL), U.S. Africa Command, I am very excited to announce that on January 8 and 9, 2009..."
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From Ambassador Mary C. Yates
"How can we, a military command, contribute to economic growth and stability in Africa? I had a unique opportunity to discuss this question October 8, 2008, while representing U.S...."
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From Vince Crawley
"Our deep apologies. A technical error prevented blogging and public feedback to our Website for the past couple of weeks. We've only recently learned about it and fixed it. Up..."
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On 1/8/2009 4:12:17 PM
Emily in Brooklyn, NY wrote
"Where is the female in the insignia that causes such offense?..."
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On 1/7/2009 2:53:54 PM
Michael in Alexandria, VA wrote
"As an American, it's gratifying to see resources put toward bettering the health of African citizens. We hear too much about our national budget being wasted bailouts, frivolo..."
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On 1/7/2009 2:17:36 AM
Anonymous in Unspecified wrote
"The resemblence of this insignia to a female anatomy drawing is rather disconcerting. Hopefully this is unintended. Perhaps further consideration should be given to some elements o..."
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On 1/6/2009 11:12:39 AM
Louis Rene in Paris,France wrote
"Born in Mauritius, presently living in Paris, visiting the island every year, plus using the Internet, every day, to keep informed of the development and the economic progress taki..."
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On 1/6/2009 10:34:06 AM
sam in Nairobi wrote
"kindly put this command in Africa and not Europe i suggest you try Mombasa Kenya or Lamu ..."
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