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NAVEUR-NAVAF Commander Retires after 37-year Naval Career
12:00 AM10/7/2010
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), commander of Allied Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, retired concluding a 37-year Naval career, in Naples, Italy October 6, 2010.
Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, a native of
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42nd Annual Pfennig Bazaar
12:00 AM10/7/2010
The German American Women's Club Stuttgart is hosting the 42nd Annual Pfenning Bazaar.
Schedule
October 21: Set-up from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
October 22: Sale from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
October 23: Sale from 9:30
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CFC Begins Overseas
12:00 AM10/6/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, kicked off the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Overseas for the command October 4, 2010, at Kelley Barracks.
CFC, the annual giving drive for the Department
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NEWS FLASH: Stuttgart Force Protection Exercise Measures Continue
12:00 AM10/5/2010
As part of its continuing Force Protection program, the US Army Garrison Stuttgart will undergo a series of increased security checks at all installation entrance gates as well as facilities throughout the Stuttgart community. Units will be
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U.S. Department of State Issues Europe Travel Alert
12:00 AM10/4/2010
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to
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Stuttgart Military Community Rallies in Support of Cancer Survivors and Warriors
12:00 AM10/4/2010
The Stuttgart military community rallied to support cancer survivors and warriors at the USAG Stuttgart Run 4 Life event at Husky Field Oct. 1, 2010 as part of the Disability Employment Awareness Month activities.
"Cancer Does Not
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High-Level U.S. Delegation Attending Nigeria's 50th Celebration
12:00 AM10/1/2010
President Obama is sending a high-level delegation to attend Nigeria's 50th anniversary independence celebration October 1, 2010, reflecting the high level of importance the United States places on the U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship.
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Gates Calls Development Integral to Security
12:00 AM10/1/2010
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was part of a high-powered panel discussion of the new U.S. global development policy in Washington, D.C., September 28, 2010.
"Development is a lot cheaper than sending soldiers," Gates said during
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Make Sure Your Vote Counts!
12:00 AM10/1/2010
There are only 30 days until the November 2nd general election. Act NOW to make sure that you will have an opportunity to make your vote count. Don't wait until it's too late! The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has new online
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Guinean Interim President, AFRICOM Commander Exchange Views
12:00 AM10/1/2010
Guinea's Interim President, General Sekouba Konate, and American General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM,) exchanged views and discussed matters of mutual interest during a Digital Video Conference (DVC) which took place
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Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM9/30/2010
Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense Yero Boly met with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command, September 30, 2010, to identify areas of cooperation between Burkina Faso and the United States.
Walking through a formation of honor
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October is Disability Employment Awareness month
12:00 AM9/30/2010
October is Disability Employment Awareness month. This year we will have two events to recognize the talents and contributions of the disabled workforce to include a Run 4 Life to honor cancer survivors and warriors. The Run 4 Life event will take
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Portfolio Building Session: Volunteers Needed October 1
12:00 AM9/30/2010
The AFRICOM Education Dept. is still in need for volunteers to assist in compiling educational portfolio packets for this Sunday's session Oct 3 (Patch HS 1500. This also is a great way for ANYONE to get some community VOLUNTEER service time
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U.S. Air Force Participates in Aerospace and Defense 2010 Youth Program
12:00 AM9/30/2010
Some of South Africa's best and brightest high school students engaged Major General Margaret Woodward, 17th Air Force commander, while touring the Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) 2010 expo at Air Force Base Ysterplatt, Cape Town, South
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TRICARE DOD Program Targeted by Scammers
12:00 AM9/30/2010
There has been a recent rash of calls to military personnel from individuals who have claimed to be with DoD and requested information under the guise of it being a TRICARE national survey. Although most of the cases have occurred in the
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United States to Strengthen Engagement with Puntland, Somaliland
12:00 AM9/28/2010
The United States will strengthen engagement with the governments of Puntland and Somaliland in Somalia as part of a two-track policy aimed at curbing the growth of terrorist extremism, but also to support the Transitional Federal Government, says
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Uganda Defense Force Soldiers First to Earn Air Load Planner Certification
12:00 AM9/27/2010
A U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) organized Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team (ADAPT) recently trained, and for the first time ever, certified 25 soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) as C-130 aircraft load planners in Entebbe,
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Helping From the Ground Up: CJTF-HOA Donates Shoes
12:00 AM9/27/2010
Men and women of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier came together with a surprise of new shoes for the children of the National Center for the Protection of Juvenile Boys September 16, 2010. The idea for the drop came from
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Navy Ball Tickets Go on Sale
12:00 AM9/24/2010
The Navy's 235th birthday celebration will be at 6 p.m. October 23 at the Millennium Hotel in Mohringen. Ticket information is as follows:
Cost: Rank Ticket Price
E1-E4 & Guest 10 Euros
E5-E6 & Guest 20
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Health Coverage Briefings for Federal Employees Oct. 15
12:00 AM9/24/2010
Two briefings on health coverage for federal employees will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. October 15, 2010 at the Patch Barracks theater. For more information, e-mail AFSPA@AFSPA.org.
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