Military and Police Aid
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 09:04
A move to relocate the Marine Corps’ crisis response unit from Europe to a nation in western Africa may be completed within the next two years, Marine Corps brass said last week.
Friday, April 11, 2014 - 12:35
This week the United States conducted several trainings, U.S. Africa Command held a detailed press briefing, and a high delegation travelled to Central Africa
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 13:01
The training aimed to improve the ability of law enforcement units in Georgia to combat the trafficking of illicit drugs and develop cases against drug trafficking organizations by creating this canine task force team. Upon returning to Georgia, the canines and their handlers will begin working at the Tbilisi International Airport.
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 12:00
In 2014, the U.S. military has conducted a number of exercises across the continent of Africa. The objectives of these exercises ranged from strengthening the stability of a particular region to improving maritime security, though strengthening security partnerships between the U.S. and other militaries is the top priority for the United States. Below is a roundup of the exercises conducted so far this year.
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 11:14
The exercise also included live-fire training, in depth nonlethal weapons training, and a multinational observer program before it concluded, April 5.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 09:45
U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry to express his concern for the safety of those speaking out against the Kagame regime in Rwanda. Specifically, the Chairman urged Secretary Kerry to reevaluate U.S. engagement with Rwanda, including future assistance.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 10:04
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Thursday in Rabat, a regional ally of Washington which nevertheless ruffled Moroccan feathers last year by calling for greater scrutiny of human rights in Western Sahara.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 09:43
During African Lion 14, the Intelligence Capacity Building Workshop was a small but significant example of multilateral cooperation and international partnerships to bolster partner-military capability and intelligence capacity across broad, professional domains.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 09:40
Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, members of the Federal Republic of Germany Armed Forces, a small representation of NATO personnel and U.S. personnel with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade along with representatives from 13 African and European partner nations began Exercise African Lion, March 26, 2014.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 09:38
Cable-lined paths plugged into modular tents, garnished by satellite dishes are synched with the constant hum of generators; indicators of a fully-capable network of internet, phone and radio access complimented by their classified counterparts.