Items Tagged with "West Africa"
Page | TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ham Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
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April 5, 2011
Following is the transcript of General Ham's testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, April 5, 2011:
HEARING OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: "U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (TRANSCOM) AND
HEARING OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: "U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (TRANSCOM) AND
Article | Robert G. Bradley Arrives in Angola for APS West Mission
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March 29, 2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Luanda, Angola, for a port visit as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) West mission, March 29, 2011.
While in Angola, Robert G. Bradley will host ship tours, office calls, a military
While in Angola, Robert G. Bradley will host ship tours, office calls, a military
Page | TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's First Commander Gives Retrospective Interview to American Forces Network
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March 3, 2011
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, did an extensive interview with an American Forces Network (AFN) broadcaster on February 8, 2011 while in Dakar, Senegal. Ward was in the midst of a weeklong trip that included visits to
Page | TRANSCRIPT: Foreign Press Center Briefing - The Commander's Perspective
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February 25, 2011
Following is a Foreign Press Center Briefing with General William E. Ward, February 18, 2011. During the briefing, Ward talked about his past three years as commander of U.S. Africa Command and answered questions from reporters.
Article | Robert G. Bradley Arrives in Gabon for APS West Mission
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February 23, 2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrived in Libreville, Gabon, for port visit as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) West mission, February 23, 2011.
Article | Africa Command Makes Steady Progress, Ward Says
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February 23, 2011
U.S. Africa Command has made steady, understated progress with allies, regional organizations and international partners on the continent, Army General William E. "Kip" Ward, AFRICOM's commander, said in an interview February 18, 2011.
Page | TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Praises Professionalism of Ghanaian Armed Forces at Recent Press Roundtable
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February 9, 2011
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) discussed AFRICOM, its relationship with African partner nations, regional issues impacting West Africa, as well as his vision for AFRICOM's future during a February 9, 2011
Page | TRANSCRIPT: U.S. Ambassador Addresses Current Situation in Cote d'Ivoire
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February 7, 2011
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Phillip Carter briefed journalists on the state of the situation in Cote D'Ivoire February 4, 2011, at the U.S. State Department.
The ambassador discussed the elections, related
The ambassador discussed the elections, related
Article | USS Robert G. Bradley Jump Starts APS 2011
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February 1, 2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) jump started the fifth iteration of Africa Partnership Station (APS) with a port visit to Lome, Togo, February 1, 2011.
Robert G. Bradley brings with her a team of maritime professionals to provide
Robert G. Bradley brings with her a team of maritime professionals to provide
Page | TRANSCRIPT: Holmes Explains U.S. Africa Command to Nigeria Defence College Audience
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January 26, 2011
Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, addressed an audience of more than 200 at the National Defence College in Abuja, Nigeria, January 26, 2010. He spoke about the
Article | U.S. Army Africa Commander Builds Relationships in West Africa
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January 18, 2011
Major General David R. Hogg, commander, U.S. Army Africa, traveled to Ghana, Togo and Benin to visit with key military leaders and land force commanders January 10-14, 2011 during his latest Senior Leader Engagement (SLE) excursion.
Article | AFRICOM Visit by Yamamoto, Huddleston Emphasizes Interagency Coordination in Africa
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December 21, 2010
Defense and State Department policy officials addressed hot topics including WikiLeaks and the U.S. federal budget in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Africa Command officials during a visit to the headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, December 6,
Page | PREPARED STATEMENT: Ham Testifies at AFRICOM Confirmation Hearing
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November 18, 2010
General Carter Ham outlined his objectives during a confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee November 18, 2010.
"If confirmed, I look forward to building upon the command's efforts, to continue expanding
"If confirmed, I look forward to building upon the command's efforts, to continue expanding
Page | TRANSCRIPT: General Carter Ham Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee on Nomination as Commander, U.S. Africa Command
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November 18, 2010
General Carter Ham was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the second commander of U.S. Africa Command. As part of that confirmation process Ham testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on November 18, 2010, alongside of Air
Article | High-Level U.S. Delegation Attending Nigeria's 50th Celebration
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October 1, 2010
President Obama is sending a high-level delegation to attend Nigeria's 50th anniversary independence celebration October 1, 2010, reflecting the high level of importance the United States places on the U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship.
Page | TRANSCRIPT: Stars and Stripes Interviews AFRICOM's General Ward
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August 31, 2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, was interviewed by John Vandiver, a reporter with Stars and Stripes, August 23, 2010. The complete transcript is below:
JOHN VANDIVER: So it's been a little over a
JOHN VANDIVER: So it's been a little over a
Article | Kenyan Civilian and Military Personnel Collaborate on Pandemic Response Plan
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August 24, 2010
Civilian and military representatives from Kenya came together in Mombasa for a week-long exercise to prepare for a potential pandemic, August 23-27, 2010.
The Kenya National Government Pandemic Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise was
The Kenya National Government Pandemic Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise was
Article | AFRICOM Sailor Receives Honors in Cape Verde
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July 7, 2010
Cape Verde Minister of National Defense Cristina Fontes honored U.S. Africa Command's Petty Officer 2nd Class Norman Kukona in a ceremony July 6, 2010, in Praia, Cape Verde.
Kukona, an information systems technician in the Navy
Kukona, an information systems technician in the Navy
Page | TRANSCRIPT: Diamond Discusses Democracy, Governance in Africa
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July 1, 2010
Larry Diamond discussed democracy and governance in Africa as part of the Commander's Speakers Series June 29, 2010, at the Kelley Theater. Diamond, the author of "The Spirit of Democracy: The Struggle to Build Free Societies Throughout the
Article | Pandemic Disaster Response Exercise Closes in Benin
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June 30, 2010
Participants of U.S. Africa Command's West Africa Disaster Response Exercise summarized lessons learned and discussed ways ahead, June 25, 2010, wrapping up the five-day event in Cotonou, Benin.
Attending closing day briefings and
Attending closing day briefings and