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Defense Department to Prune Senior Ranks, Freeze Staffing
12:00 AM1/7/2011
The Defense Department will reduce its senior ranks and freeze civilian staffing levels, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said January 6, 2011.
"The monetary savings from...reductions in senior personnel will be relatively modest,
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DOD Announces $150 Billion Reinvestment from Efficiencies Savings
12:00 AM1/7/2011
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today a series of efficiencies decisions designed to save the Department of Defense more than $150 billion over the next five years primarily by reducing overhead costs, improving business practices
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U.S. Africa Command Receives Commander's Cup Trophy
12:00 AM1/5/2011
U.S. Africa Command was recognized January 5, 2010 for winning the championship of a series of sporting events known as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart's Commander's Cup.
The Commander's Cup , a sports program for units
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Beware Visa Phishing Scam
12:00 AM1/5/2011
The Office of Charge Card Management has been made aware of an email phishing scam using "Visa" and the "Verified by Visa" program.
The scam sends an email similar to the one below and attempts to capture charge card
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AFRICOM Spotlight
12:00 AM1/5/2011
Rank and Name: Sergeant First Class Joshua D. Hall
Unit and Duty Title: Intelligence and Knowledge Development, Counterintelligence Operations and Activities Coordinator
Hometown: Grand Rapids,
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U.S. Africa Command Announces Results of Combined Federal Campaign
12:00 AM1/4/2011
U.S. Africa Command completed its annual fundraising campaign in support of charities worldwide as well as the local military community, December 15, 2010.
Personnel at U.S. Africa Command raised more than $300,000 through the
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U.S. Army Africa Supports Military Medical Response Development in Accra, Ghana
12:00 AM1/4/2011
Two U.S. soldiers from the Department of Combat Medic Training engaged in four days of disaster response learning with about 20 uniformed and civilian members of the Ghanaian military, November 1-5, 2010.
Sergeant Major Tony Williams
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Women's Career Development Workshop: "Leadership Assisted Problem Solving"
12:00 AM1/3/2011
There are a few seats left for the Women's Career Development Workshop:
"Leadership Assisted Problem Solving", to be held on 6 Jan, from 9:00-11:00 AM in building 2915 (across from the PX), ACS Conference room 222, Panzer
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WARD SENDS: Best Wishes for a Peaceful and Joyful Holiday Season!
12:00 AM12/29/2010
The holiday season is a great opportunity to give thanks for the many blessings we have, reflect on our accomplishments of the past year, and look forward to the coming year. For the Command, it highlights the important work we did together in the
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Spreading the love of language
12:00 AM12/29/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – An officer on Camp Lemonnier uses a special skill to communicate with local Djiboutians as well as international partners throughout Eastern Africa.`
U.S. Air Force Captain Sylvia Kim speaks fluent French,
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Djibouti's Head General Says Partnership with U.S. Provides Stability
12:00 AM12/29/2010
STUTTGART, Germany - Djibouti's chief of defense met with U.S. Africa Command’s top general and his staff December 13, 2010 at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
Major General Fathi Ahmed Houssein and General
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U.S. Army Africa commander meets Algerian military, government leaders
12:00 AM12/28/2010
VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Africa’s commanding general met with Algerian military and government leaders in Algiers Dec. 5-7.
Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, toured the Algerian Central
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MarForAf, AFRICOM graduate 22 African, U.S. officers in basic Intelligence course
12:00 AM12/28/2010
On a chilly, snow-covered day, 22 intelligence professionals, from six African nations and the United States, graduated from an 11-week introductory intelligence course at the Joint Multinational Training Command, Dec. 17, in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
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Information Update on Prohibited Electronic Devices
12:00 AM12/28/2010
HELP US TO STOP INTERFERENCES
…and the possibility of being fined by Host Nation
• Wireless telephones and electronic devices purchased in the U.S. have labels stating: “authorized/licensed by FCC” as well as a FCC (Federal
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BNDF learns lifesaving skills
12:00 AM12/27/2010
Four service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, recently returned from Burundi where they participated as Tactical Combat Casualty Care course instructors for Burundian National Defense Force
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US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM12/24/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti, Dec 24, 2010 —
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Mark S. Ripka, U.S. Africa Command's (U.S. AFRICOM) senior enlisted leader, personally recognized several Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction
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Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! -
12:00 AM12/22/2010
African Chicken Stew
"Inspired by authentic West African cooking, this delicious stew combines vegetables and peanut butter with a little heat from a medley of spices. Alter the recipe to suit your preferences--it
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Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an African Dessert
12:00 AM12/21/2010
Shuku Shuku
"A coconutty Nigerian desert that is a favorite with children of all ages."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup castor sugar or superfine
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NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Dec 15, 2010 –The Seabees assigned Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 Detail Horn of Africa (HOA) officially relieved NMCB 7 Det. HOA during a turnover ceremony on Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, December 15, 2010.
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Dr. Steven Livingston Speaks on Emerging Communication Technology in Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
Emerging communication technology in Africa is changing the way Africans get their information and providing unprecedented opportunities for the development of security-monitoring programs, banking services, and more, said a world-renowned
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