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US military launches annual Flintlock exercise in Africa
Soldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock.
By Sam Mednick, AP
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AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in Namibia
Poaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.
One soldier, one civilian indicted in case of military marriage fraud ring at Fort Bragg
A foreign national and U.S. soldier were the first to be indicted in a joint investigation of a marriage fraud ring involving Fort Bragg soldiers.
By Harm Venhuizen
'Ghana First:' US military deal leads thousands to protest
Rallying behind the slogan of “Ghana First,” thousands of people in the West African nation have protested a new defense cooperation deal with the United States, with many in the longtime U.S. ally saying they worry the expanded military presence could attract extremists and harm their country’s sovereignty.
By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press
Soldier who died rescuing four from Bronx fire will receive Soldier's Medal
Pfc. Emmanuel Mensah, 28, perished in the Dec. 28 apartment building fire after returning three times to rescue family members and other residents.
By Kyle Rempfer