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Leaders Seek Path to Peace in Libya

12:00 AM4/18/2011

President Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy say they are working to find a pathway for peace in Libya even as NATO-led military operations continue to protect the civilian population from attack by

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U.S., TPDF Navy Sailors Partner for Small Boat Event

12:00 AM4/16/2011

U.S. sailors recently visited the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Naval Training School, April 16, to share best practices concerning proper use of Defender Boats.

Defender Boats are small, agile watercraft used by the TPDF

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U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, 2011,

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Stuttgart News Briefs: Tech Expo, Esso Outage, World Cup tickets, and Tax Center Schedule

12:00 AM4/15/2011

2011 Technology Forum and Exposition to be held April 15

The 2011 Technology Forum and Exposition will be held April 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center on Patch Barracks.

Registration is

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U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, during

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Exercise Atlas Drop Begins in Uganda

12:00 AM4/15/2011

Atlas Drop 2011 officially began with a morning ceremony at the Soroti Airfield in Eastern Uganda, April 13, 2011.

Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brings together U.S. service members

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U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise

12:00 AM4/14/2011

In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4, 2011.

MEDLITE 11 is

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African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues

12:00 AM4/14/2011

Maritime safety and security along the coast of Africa was the focus of a three-day military symposium, April 12-14, 2011, that brought together approximately 50 African leaders from 13 different nations.

The symposium, held at the

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Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM

12:00 AM4/13/2011

Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011.

Westphal's visit served to gain perspective on

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Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections

12:00 AM4/12/2011

This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to

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Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical

12:00 AM4/12/2011

This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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U.S. Soldiers Prepare Kenyan Army to Teach Counter-IED Procedures

12:00 AM4/12/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation during which they teamed with the Kenyan Army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African
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U.S. Soldiers prepare Kenyan army to teach counter-IED procedures

12:00 AM4/8/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation teamed with the Kenyan army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African militaries. Read more

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Promotion Selection Party for U.S. EUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)

12:00 AM4/7/2011

PROMOTION SELECTION PARTY!

USEUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)

Lt Col Karen Darnell - AFRICOM
Lt Col Philip Everitte - EUCOM
Lt Col Thomas Klopotek - AFRICOM
Lt Col Brian May -
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POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee

12:00 AM4/7/2011

HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE - WRITTEN STATEMENT OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT
• Continent-wide Trends
• Transnational Challenges

U.S. AFRICA
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Loss of Water at Panzer Housing: April 15

12:00 AM4/6/2011

Panzer Housing Area to get new waterlines

Residents of the Panzer Housing Area may experience a loss of water or interruptions in the water supply on April 7 from 10 p.m. to April 8 at 6 a.m. as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart
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EOD Techs Host Memorial 5k to Honor Fallen

12:00 AM4/6/2011

More than 60 Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members participated in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial five kilometer run, Saturday, on base's running trail.

The annual event honors U.S. Armed Forces
Read more

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Presidential Proclamation--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

12:00 AM4/6/2011

Our Nation must continue to confront rape and other forms of sexual violence as a deplorable crime. Too many victims suffer unaided, and too many offenders elude justice. As we mark National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we
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U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia

12:00 AM4/4/2011

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper
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USS Robert G. Bradley Begins Third Africa Partnership Station Hub

12:00 AM4/4/2011

Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), Naval Forces Africa staff members, and Africa Partnership Station (APS) West international staff members arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, during the third "Hub" as part of APS West,
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Leaders Seek Path to Peace in Libya

12:00 AM4/18/2011

President Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy say they are working to find a pathway for peace in Libya even as NATO-led military operations continue to protect the civilian population from attack by

U.S., TPDF Navy Sailors Partner for Small Boat Event

12:00 AM4/16/2011

U.S. sailors recently visited the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Naval Training School, April 16, to share best practices concerning proper use of Defender Boats. Defender Boats are small, agile watercraft used by the TPDF

U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, 2011,

Stuttgart News Briefs: Tech Expo, Esso Outage, World Cup tickets, and Tax Center Schedule

12:00 AM4/15/2011

2011 Technology Forum and Exposition to be held April 15 The 2011 Technology Forum and Exposition will be held April 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center on Patch Barracks. Registration is

U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

12:00 AM4/15/2011

U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, during

Exercise Atlas Drop Begins in Uganda

12:00 AM4/15/2011

Atlas Drop 2011 officially began with a morning ceremony at the Soroti Airfield in Eastern Uganda, April 13, 2011. Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brings together U.S. service members

U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise

12:00 AM4/14/2011

In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4, 2011. MEDLITE 11 is

African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues

12:00 AM4/14/2011

Maritime safety and security along the coast of Africa was the focus of a three-day military symposium, April 12-14, 2011, that brought together approximately 50 African leaders from 13 different nations. The symposium, held at the

Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM

12:00 AM4/13/2011

Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011. Westphal's visit served to gain perspective on

Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections

12:00 AM4/12/2011

This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to

Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical

12:00 AM4/12/2011

This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to

U.S. Soldiers Prepare Kenyan Army to Teach Counter-IED Procedures

12:00 AM4/12/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation during which they teamed with the Kenyan Army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African

U.S. Soldiers prepare Kenyan army to teach counter-IED procedures

12:00 AM4/8/2011

A team of U.S. Army soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently concluded a month-long operation teamed with the Kenyan army to develop a counter-improvised-explosive-device training program for East African militaries. Read more

Promotion Selection Party for U.S. EUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)

12:00 AM4/7/2011

PROMOTION SELECTION PARTY! USEUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects) Lt Col Karen Darnell - AFRICOM Lt Col Philip Everitte - EUCOM Lt Col Thomas Klopotek - AFRICOM Lt Col Brian May -

POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee

12:00 AM4/7/2011

HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE - WRITTEN STATEMENT OUTLINE INTRODUCTION STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT • Continent-wide Trends • Transnational Challenges U.S. AFRICA

Loss of Water at Panzer Housing: April 15

12:00 AM4/6/2011

Panzer Housing Area to get new waterlines Residents of the Panzer Housing Area may experience a loss of water or interruptions in the water supply on April 7 from 10 p.m. to April 8 at 6 a.m. as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart

EOD Techs Host Memorial 5k to Honor Fallen

12:00 AM4/6/2011

More than 60 Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members participated in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial five kilometer run, Saturday, on base's running trail. The annual event honors U.S. Armed Forces

Presidential Proclamation--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

12:00 AM4/6/2011

Our Nation must continue to confront rape and other forms of sexual violence as a deplorable crime. Too many victims suffer unaided, and too many offenders elude justice. As we mark National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we

U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia

12:00 AM4/4/2011

Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper

USS Robert G. Bradley Begins Third Africa Partnership Station Hub

12:00 AM4/4/2011

Sailors from the guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), Naval Forces Africa staff members, and Africa Partnership Station (APS) West international staff members arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, during the third "Hub" as part of APS West,

U.S. sailors recently visited the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Naval Training School, April 16, to share best practices concerning proper use of Defender Boats.

Defender Boats are small, agile watercraft used by the TPDF

2011 Technology Forum and Exposition to be held April 15

The 2011 Technology Forum and Exposition will be held April 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center on Patch Barracks.

Registration is

Atlas Drop 2011 officially began with a morning ceremony at the Soroti Airfield in Eastern Uganda, April 13, 2011.

Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brings together U.S. service members

In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4, 2011.

MEDLITE 11 is

Maritime safety and security along the coast of Africa was the focus of a three-day military symposium, April 12-14, 2011, that brought together approximately 50 African leaders from 13 different nations.

The symposium, held at the

Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011.

Westphal's visit served to gain perspective on

PROMOTION SELECTION PARTY!

USEUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)

Lt Col Karen Darnell - AFRICOM
Lt Col Philip Everitte - EUCOM
Lt Col Thomas Klopotek - AFRICOM
Lt Col Brian May -

HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE - WRITTEN STATEMENT OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT
• Continent-wide Trends
• Transnational Challenges

U.S. AFRICA

Panzer Housing Area to get new waterlines

Residents of the Panzer Housing Area may experience a loss of water or interruptions in the water supply on April 7 from 10 p.m. to April 8 at 6 a.m. as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart

More than 60 Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members participated in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial five kilometer run, Saturday, on base's running trail.

The annual event honors U.S. Armed Forces