US deploying troops to 35 African countries

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this should worry you because
it leaves the homeland open
without extra protection.
they cannot protect US Citizens
if they are 5,000 miles away.

this should worry you because
it leaves the homeland open
without extra protection.
they cannot protect US Citizens
if they are 5,000 miles away.

US deploying troops to 35 African countries
Published: 24 December, 2012, 20:29

The United States Army will be deploying troops to nearly three-dozen African nations in the coming year.

Soldiers based out of Fort Riley, Kansas’ 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division will begin training in March 2013 in order to prepare for a project that will send troops to as many as 35 African nations, the Associated Press reports.

Citing a growing threat from extremist groups, including those with ties to al-Qaeda, the Department of Defense is hoping to install American soldiers overseas in order to prepare local troops there for any future crises as tensions escalate.

Earlier this month, DoD sources with insider knowledge told the Washington Post that US troops will soon be en route to the nation of Mali in order to thwart the emerging threat of Islamic extremists, including al-Qaeda aligned insurgents. With the latest news from the Pentagon, though, Mali will be just one of many African nations hosting US troops in the coming year.

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Despite the troops being deployed to more than half of the countries in Africa, though, the AP reports that Uncle Sam will try to avoid giving the impression that the United States is leaving a substantial footprint across the continent.

"The challenge we have is to always understand the system in their country," explains Rodriguez. "We're not there to show them our system, we're there to make their system work. Here is what their army looks like, and here is what we need to prepare them to do."

Sources speaking with the AP say that the United States has already prepared nearly 100 different exercises and training programs to conduct with African troops during the coming year.

[link to rt.com]

etta, i appreciate your thoughts, but have you forgotten who is in the white house? he will not even mention the word easter, do you think that he will really protects christians at the expense of his muslim brothers?

he deployed a few thousand troops to israel and i can tell you i was sweating wondering what their orders were. were they sent to kill israelis? whoever knows now? the current president hates this country more than our enemies do.

They're there to deter China and to prop up the drug lords. Service men aren't really needed at home.

Bammy going to adopt ALL his black brothers; bring as many as possible to USA for FREE medical, food stamps AND SS benefits ! VOTE demoted !

The rest will receive benefits via so other avenue !

They're there to deter China and to prop up the drug lords. Service men aren't really needed at home.

Africa is the mother of civilization,science,math,resources and everything else.

love your sense of humor

Oil is a part of it, but the other part is that the US needs to stay in and expand to other African countries because they are not only watching terrorist groups growth, they are also watching the terrorist groups who are helping Iran move weapons.
Many of these countries have been asking the US for extra help and we are about to give them some.. mainly Ethiopia, Chad, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Uganda.

*edit.. add
The US has been there since 2000, so they have been helping, it's only the missions are changing and he need for the help is growing

love your sense of humor

Egypt is an African country

Egypt is an African country

US deploying troops to 35 African countries
Published: 24 December, 2012, 20:29

The United States Army will be deploying troops to nearly three-dozen African nations in the coming year.

Soldiers based out of Fort Riley, Kansas’ 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division will begin training in March 2013 in order to prepare for a project that will send troops to as many as 35 African nations, the Associated Press reports.

Citing a growing threat from extremist groups, including those with ties to al-Qaeda, the Department of Defense is hoping to install American soldiers overseas in order to prepare local troops there for any future crises as tensions escalate.

Earlier this month, DoD sources with insider knowledge told the Washington Post that US troops will soon be en route to the nation of Mali in order to thwart the emerging threat of Islamic extremists, including al-Qaeda aligned insurgents. With the latest news from the Pentagon, though, Mali will be just one of many African nations hosting US troops in the coming year.

snip



Despite the troops being deployed to more than half of the countries in Africa, though, the AP reports that Uncle Sam will try to avoid giving the impression that the United States is leaving a substantial footprint across the continent.

"The challenge we have is to always understand the system in their country," explains Rodriguez. "We're not there to show them our system, we're there to make their system work. Here is what their army looks like, and here is what we need to prepare them to do."

Sources speaking with the AP say that the United States has already prepared nearly 100 different exercises and training programs to conduct with African troops during the coming year.

[link to rt.com]

Actually the middle east was apart of Africa at one time. That's why Israel stands for isis,ra elohim, but that's a whole other topic

that's like a Malaysian says they invented Samurai because they are also part of Asia. Give it up already Egyptian achievements have nothing to do with sub-Saharans

that's like a Malaysian says they invented Samurai because they are also part of Asia. Give it up already Egyptian achievements have nothing to do with sub-Saharans