COL Richard Samuels SOCAFRICA: Meeting African Problems with African Solutions

Oct. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- Exclusive Interview with Colonel Richard Samuels, Deputy Commander: ‘SOCAFRICA: Meeting African Problems with African Solutions

The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) is pleased to present an exclusive interview with Colonel Richard Samuels, Deputy Commander, SOCAFRICA, US Africa Command in advance of his keynote speech at the upcoming Special Operations Summit.

The exclusive interview explores a variety of topics, including current and future strategies for Special Operations Forces (SOF) in Africa, the importance of local government and community cooperation, and the evolution of the AFRICOM force. Colonel Samuels illuminates key challenges and lessons learned, including “meeting African problems with African solutions,” the wide range of needs SOF can meet, and his conviction that “to grow and improve, we must sustain a strategy of persistent engagement to grow and improve.”

Access the interview here: http://www.iqpc.com/redForms.aspx?id=598850&sform_id=627976

Both Colonel Samuels and Rear Admiral Thomas Brown will represent USAFRICOM at IDGA’s Special Operations Summit this December 12-14 in Tampa, FL. The event will deliver the latest in mission and operational priorities for special operations equipment along with solutions straight from the commanding officers. It will provide insight on the transformation of “shoot, move and communicate” capabilities in this constantly evolving field.

If you would like to attend to hear their full presentations and meet them in person, please visit http://www.SpecialOperationsSummit.com

Special Operations Summit: Contact Information:
Conference & Marketing
Alexa Deaton
212.885.2725
alexa.deaton@idga.org

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Tom Boccard
646.253.5517
Tom.Boccard@idga.org

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