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Sailors, assigned to USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), work alongside Seychellois during a community relation event at Nature Seychelles. James E. Williams, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe (US Navy photo by Ensign Michael Scarborough)

Article | Sailors Help Out at Nature Sanctuary in Seychelles

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Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) participated in a community relations project in Port Victoria, Seychelles, Nov. 14. The project took place at Nature Seychelles, a local nature sanctuary, where Sailors widened and dug out a canal to help support the Red Mangrove ecosystem, cut down invasive plants and transported soil that would be mixed with compost to enrich soil.
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Carved masks, animals and totems are souvenirs available for purchase during a bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 27, 2013. In an effort to bring a taste of Africa to camp and boost morale for those deployed here, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion organizers worked with the local community to bring 12 vendors to sell their wares during the bazaar. Events like this help strengthen the bond between Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and host nations by showing community support and outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Thompson)

Article | Bazaar Enriches Bond between US, Local Community

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Local vendors in Djibouti brought carved masks, animals and totems as souvenirs for purchase during a bazaar on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, October 27, 2013. In an effort to bring a taste of Africa to camp and boost morale for those deployed here,
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THIES, Senegal - Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant Joel Rogers moves grass off an old hut in preparation for building a new hut for orphans in Uganda, June 26, 2012. A joint team of U.S. Army, Navy, and Marines personnel recently teamed up for a 10-day community relations project at an orphanage in Uganda's remote Karamoja region. The team, which was joined by about 50 local residents, helped construct 16 grass-thatched houses for the Moroto Childcare and Orphanage Project in Nakapelimen Village. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Mission Uganda)

Article | U.S. Military Joint Team Constructs Housing Units for Ugandan Orphanage

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A joint team of U.S. Army, Navy, and Marines recently teamed up for a 10-day community relations (COMREL) project at an orphanage in Uganda's remote Karamoja region.
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United States Marine Corps Corporal Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., presents a flag to Famata Kar, mother of fellow U.S. Marine and best friend, Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., at a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia but immigrated to the United States prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps, died from wounds suffered in combat in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12. Wiles was assigned by the Marine Corps to escort Tarwoe's body back to Liberia for burial. At the time of his death, Tarwoe was deployed from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Wiles is stationed with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Article | Long Road Home for Liberian U.S. Marine

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In 1998, during the Liberian civil wars, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe, then age 12, fled the violence of his home country, searching for peace.
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Article | USS McFaul Sailors Volunteer During Visit to Port Louis, Mauritius

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Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) participated in two community service projects during a port visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, May 14-15, 2012.
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Article | USS Simpson Concludes Participation in Saharan Express 2012

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Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) concluded their participation in exercise Saharan Express 2012 while underway off the coast of West Africa, April 30, 2012.

Saharan Express, one of four express series
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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Kenya Air Force Base Sergeant Major Maurice Atsango Matwang'a examines a .50 caliber machine gun during a tour of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter given by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Dustin Silvey, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, March 27, 2012. Matwang'a, along with three other Kenyan Ministry of Defense senior enlisted leaders, visited their Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa counterparts to exchange best practices and enhance understanding of the enlisted leadership roles and responsibilities that effect mission execution. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Maria R. Escamilla)

Article | Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action

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Kenyan Ministry of Defense senior enlisted personnel participated in a key leader engagement at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 26-29, 2012 hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Command Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sergeant
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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (March 27, 2012) - Kenya Army Weapons Training Sgt. Major David Karisa Barisa (center) addresses Task Force Raptor soldiers, U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, after completing a personnel inspection here March 27. Barisa, along with three other Kenyan Ministry of Defense senior enlisted leaders, visited their Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa counterparts to exchange best practices and enhance understanding of the enlisted leadership roles and responsibilities that effect mission execution. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Senior Chief Petty Officer Maria R. Escamilla)

Article | Kenyan, U.S. Senior Enlisted Leadership in Action

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Kenyan Ministry of Defense senior enlisted personnel participated in a key leader engagement here March 26-29, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Command Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sergeant James E. Davis.

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LAMU, Kenya (Dec. 12, 2011) - Local dancers perform a traditional Kenyan dance during the Jamhuri Day celebration at Lamu, Kenya, December 12. Jamhuri Day marks the date Kenya achieved independence from Great Britain. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant First Class Colin Masterson)

Article | MCAT 205 Celebrates Jamhuri Day

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The Maritime Civil Affairs Team 205 was invited to participate in the Kenyan Independence Day Celebration in Lamu, Kenya, December 12.

Known as Jamhuri Day, the celebration marked the 48th anniversary of the country's independence
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LAMU, Kenya - Kenyan National Youth Service cadets march during a pass-in-review ceremony during the Jamhuri Day celebration at Lamu, Kenya, December 12, 2011. Jamhuri Day marks the date Kenya achieved independence from Great Britain. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant First Class Colin Masterson)

Article | U.S. Service Members Celebrate Kenya's Jamhuri Day

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The U.S. Navy Maritime Civil Affairs Team 205 was invited to participate in the Kenyan Independence Day celebration in Lamu, Kenya, December 12, 2011.

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SAO TOME, Sao Tome and Principe - Staff of Sao Tome and Principe's Customs Entry Revenue Processing Unit now work in a newly-renovated space, complete with modernized equipment, streamlined processing system and industry-standard computer systems. U.S. Africa Command's Counternarcotics and Law Enforcement Division provided funds for the project, which was under the umbrella of a larger Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Country Program agreement assisting STP to improve its tax and customs administration and enforcement procedures. (U.S. AFRICOM photo by Nicole Dalrymple)

Article | AFRICOM-Funded Projects Assisting African Partners Develop Capacity to Counter Drug Trafficking

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U.S. Africa Command's Counternarcotics and Law Enforcement Assistance Division (CN) provides about $20 million in annual assistance to African partner nations to help improve their capacity to combat transnational narcotics trafficking.

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People from the village of Samagan in the Bobo-Dioulasso district of Burkina Faso attend a soccer field dedication ceremony November 26, 2011 as part of a program that unites villages throughout Burkina Faso with troops assigned to protect them. (Photo by SOCAFRICA Public Affairs)

Article | NCO training program brings together African troops and communities

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In an increasingly collaborative security environment, U.S. troops are finding more opportunities to train and mentor partner militaries on programs and techniques that make the U.S. military successful.

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VICTORIA, Seychelles - Members of the Seychellois Coast Guard conduct pipe-patch training during a damage control course aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) during Africa Partnership Station (APS) East August 17, 2011, in Victoria, Seychelles. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Jamieson)

Article | USS Samuel B. Roberts Departs Seychelles

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USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) departed Seychelles August 18, 2011, after six-days of training in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) East.

During the visit, sailors from Samuel B. Roberts hosted a damage control course
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Article | Swift Completes APS Visit to Nigeria

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High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) departed Lagos, Nigeria, August 13, 2011 after a two-week visit in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West.

While in port, Rear Admiral Kenneth "K.J." Norton, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa
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Article | USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in Seychelles

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USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) (Sammy B.) arrived in Victoria, Seychelles to begin involvement with Africa Partnership Station (APS) East's Hub, August 12, 2011.

The Seychelles Hub will feature students from East African partner
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Holmes, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), interacts with students of Makongo Primary School during a community relations project as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) East, August 4, 2011. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Jamieson)

Article | Samuel B. Roberts Crew Cleans, Paints Classrooms in Dar es Salaam

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Sailors from USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) participated in a community relations project cleaning and painting classrooms at Makongo Primary School, August 4 -5, 2011, as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) East's Tanzania Hub.

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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Commander Angel Cruz, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), speaks to Tanzanian media on the pier as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) East August 2, 2011. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Jamieson)

Article | USS Samuel B. Roberts Makes APS Port Call in Tanzania

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Guided-missile frigate, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania August 1, 2011, to begin its engagement with Africa Partnership Station (APS) East's Tanzania Hub.

The Tanzania hub will involve armed
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Article | Samuel B. Roberts Departs Kenya

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USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) (Sammy B) departed from Mombasa after a five-day port call in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS), July 23, 2011.

Sammy B played a vital role in the hub's success, which saw the graduation of
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MOMBASA, Kenya - The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrives in Mombasa to take part in a training "Hub" in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2011, July 19, 2011. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Jamieson)

Article | Samuel B. Roberts Sailors Participate in Kenyan COMREL

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Sailors from USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) (Sammy B) built and painted blackboards for a community relations (COMREL) project at Marenje Primary School, July 21, 2011.

This project is just one of the many ways Sammy B is
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Article | Samuel B. Roberts Brings APS to Mombasa

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Captain John Esposito, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron Six Zero, and Commander Angel Cruz, the commanding officer of USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), met with local senior officials to mark the ship´s arrival as part of the Kenyan training
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