Africom Seeks Military-to-Military Relationships
General William Ward interviewed by Stephanie HansonGeneral William Ward, head of U.S. Africa Command, discusses the new military command's efforts to define its strategic approach in Africa.
Interviewees: Robert T. Moeller, Rear Admiral, Head of Africa Command transition team
Robert G. Loftis, Ambassador, State Department
Interviewer: Stephanie Hanson
May 16, 2007
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