Military and Police Aid
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 09:40
The Commander of U.S. Africa Command General David Rodriguez traveled to South Africa to observe training events, which took place August 1-2, 2013, as part of Shared Accord 13.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 13:54
Georgia Guardsmen and USAREUR representatives will facilitate a table-top exercise simulating the first 72-hours of a disaster response and command post exercise that will carry the exercise forward six weeks after the initial incident.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 12:18
On Wednesday, July 31, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel confirmed that Operation Bright Star in Egypt will still be held in September, despite ongoing debate over other aspects of U.S. security assistance to Egypt. Co-sponsored by the Egyptian military and U.S.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:58
How can Georgia both improve relations with Russia while remaining on the path to NATO membership? That's been the fundamental question for Georgia's new government, which has promised to pursue both those seemingly contradictory strategic goals.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 08:29
Last weekend, in response to a deadly attack on the Turkish embassy in Somalia that killed three and wounded nine, the U.S. government responded by saying that, “this cowardly act will not shake our commitment to continue working for the brighter, more democratic and prosperous future the people of Somalia deserve.”...Somalia can stand tall in spite of countless interventions by neighbors near and far. Perhaps the best byword for Somalia is “resilience,” a trait that is essential as the country looks toward a new dawn.
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 12:38
After initial results declared Ibrahim Boubacar Keita the front-runner of Mali’s presidential election last Sunday July 28, 2013 with 39.2 percent of the vote, the government announced today the election will go to a second round on August 11. As former Prime Minister, Mr. Keita is not a new face to Malian politics. However, Mali’s electoral system requires a candidate to win at least 50% of the vote or face a run-off vote.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 12:41
- Foreign Policy reports that the Obama administration is expanding its footprint in Somalia, beefing up support for the Somalia and Puntland intelligence services and flying more surveillance drones over Somali territory. A resurgent al-Shabaab, rampant corruption in the Somali government and wayward conduct by U.S-backed peacekeepers have threatened U.S. interests, according to Foreign Policy.
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 13:04
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 07:35
The 5th-annual Warrior Competition in which 32 teams would compete against one another on mock missions. Over the next four days, the teams would raid buildings, storm hijacked jets, rescue hostages and shoot targets with live ammunition.