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U.S. Army Africa Commander Attends Second Annual Marrakech Security Forum
12:00 AM1/31/2011
Dozens of scholars, politicians and soldiers gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, January 20-22, 2011, for the second annual convocation of the Marrakech Security Forum.
U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) Commander, Major General David R. Hogg,
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Africa Endeavor Main Planning Conference Concludes in Bamako
12:00 AM1/31/2011
U.S. Africa Command concluded the main planning conference for Africa Endeavor 2011 in Bamako, Mali January 27, 2011 after four days of deliberation and exercise planning sessions.
Africa Endeavor is an annual multinational
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Gabon Base Commanders Visit German Bases for Security Familiarization
12:00 AM1/28/2011
When it comes to air base defense, airmen in Germany share many challenges with their partners in the African nation of Gabon. Two Gabonese air base commanders came to this conclusion as they visited Ramstein, Sembach and Spangdahlem air bases
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3rd Annual Women's Leadership Forum: "Inspiring, Motivating and Mentoring the Leaders of the 21st Century"
12:00 AM1/28/2011
The United States Army Garrison Stuttgart Equal Employment Office and Special Emphasis Program Committee will host the 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Forum: "Inspiring, Motivating and Mentoring the Leaders of the 21st Century."
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U.S. Embassy in Kenya Participate in Dedication Ceremony
12:00 AM1/28/2011
Representatives to the U.S. Embassy in Kenya attended the dedication ceremony of the Muungano Women's Group vocational training center January 17, 2011, in Matadoni, Kenya.
The U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Michael Ranneberger's self-help
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U.S. Africa Command builds on local rapport while highlighting "It's not about Africa Command"
12:00 AM1/26/2011
STUTTGART - General William "Kip" Ward and his U.S. Africa Command Staff hosted a group of honorary consuls general and local German media at the AFRICOM Headquarters on Kelley Barracks January 21, 2011.
The event served to inform
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U.S. Embassy in Kenya participate in dedication ceremony
12:00 AM1/26/2011
Representatives to the U.S. Embassy in Kenya attended the dedication ceremony of the Muungano Women’s Group vocational training center January 17, 2011, in Matadoni, Kenya.
The U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Michael Ranneberger’s
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Special showing, "Jupiter's Dance" 31 Jan 1030-1200, Kelly Club
12:00 AM1/26/2011
You are cordially invited to attend the showing of "Jupiter's Dance" part of the Command's Educational Movie Series at the Kelley Club on Monday, 31 January 2011 from 1030-1200.
Jupiter's Dance is a documentary film by
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Men and Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the DRC
12:00 AM1/25/2011
Women are not the only victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a ground-breaking research study which was presented to U.S. Africa Command staff, January 21, 2011.
The Democratic Republic of the
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U.S. Marine Forces, Africa Welcomes New Commander
12:00 AM1/21/2011
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa received a new commander January 18, 2011 following a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where Lieutenant General John M. Paxton Jr. took command from Brigadier General Paul W. Brier, who
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Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course
12:00 AM1/21/2011
The year ahead presents broad opportunities for U.S. Africa Command to contribute to stability in support of vital U.S. national interests in Africa, the organization's commander said, January 19, 2011 in a message to his staff.
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409th Contracting Support Brigade Talks Mission Support at AFRICOM Conference
12:00 AM1/21/2011
At the semi-annual U.S. Africa Command Contracting Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, representatives from the Kaiserslautern-based 409th Contracting Support Brigade had the opportunity to discuss amongst interested parties and stakeholders the
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U.S. Africa Command - Commander's Intent 2011
12:00 AM1/19/2011
Teammates:
2011 presents us with many opportunities to contribute to stability in support of our vital national interests in Africa.
In the past year, African nations and regional organizations have been addressing
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U.S. Army Africa Commander Builds Relationships in West Africa
12:00 AM1/18/2011
Major General David R. Hogg, commander, U.S. Army Africa, traveled to Ghana, Togo and Benin to visit with key military leaders and land force commanders January 10-14, 2011 during his latest Senior Leader Engagement (SLE) excursion.
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Patch Barracks/Stuttgart Area Technology Exposition
12:00 AM1/18/2011
The Patch Barracks/Stuttgart Area Technology Exposition will be held on Tuesday 8 February from 1000 – 1400 at the Swabian Center. The event is being hosted by the EUCOM J6, DISA-Europe, and the Stuttgart AFCEA Chapter. All
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The Horn of Africa: Building the Future
12:00 AM1/14/2011
What does service in the Horn of Africa mean? Usually it’s associated with humanitarian efforts or international military training in exotic locations. These images belie the breadth and complexity of military operations in the Horn of Africa.
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First Family Readiness Group Meeting Kicks Off at Kelley Barracks
12:00 AM1/14/2011
Members of the U.S. Africa Command community gathered at Kelley Barracks gym, January 14, 2011, for the Family Readiness Group's (FRG) kickoff meeting.
Service members, civilians, and family members were represented at the event,
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NECC Leads the Way in Language and Culture Awareness Training
12:00 AM1/14/2011
In response to the Secretary of Defense's Language Transformation Roadmap, the U.S. Navy began incorporating language and cultural awareness into the Fleet Response Training Plan in 2006. The goal was to align language skills, region expertise
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Logistics Assessment Paves Way for Burundian Defense Forces ADAPT
12:00 AM1/13/2011
Two U.S. Army Africa personnel joined with uniformed and civilian members of the Burundian Defense Forces to conduct a deployment capability assessment in Bujumbura, December 14-17, 2010.
Sergeant 1st Class Luis Febles and Gordon
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U.S. Military Joint-Service Team Steps Up for Operation Onward Liberty 2011
12:00 AM1/13/2011
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa (MarForAf) recently received the first wave of new mentors bound for Liberia to participate in Operation Onward Liberty(OOL)--a U.S. Department of State-funded, U.S. Africa Command program aimed at rebuilding the
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