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General says more US Marines could be based throughout Africa:

Marine units that specialize in crisis response could be based in Africa in coming years as military leaders work with host nations that have shown interest in the U.S. Posturing troops in their countries, according to a top general in the region. Ref. Source 5

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Hagel: Troops returning from Ebola missions must be quarantined

Defense Secretary approves recommendation from military leaders that troops returning from West Africa be kept in supervised isolation for 21 days. Just over 1,000 U.S. Troops are in Liberia and Senegal supporting Ebola control efforts. Ref. USAToday

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The 'hippo trench' across Africa:

US military quietly builds giant "Security" Belt in middle of continent Ref. Source 3h

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Why is the US at War in West Africa? By Eddie Haywood. US military forces arrayed across the continent have increasingly taken on the character of an occupying army. Source 2k.