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U.S. Army Gen. William E. Ward has been nominated as the commander for the new U.S. Africa Command. Its goal is to help build the capacity of African nations and African organizations like the African Standby Force to promote peace and security.

AFRICA COMMAND

U.S. Army Gen. William E. Ward has been nominated as the commander for the new U.S. Africa Command. Its goal is to help build the capacity of African nations and African organizations like the African Standby Force to promote peace and security.

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