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Sailors, Djiboutians Build Understanding with Walls
12:00 AM1/13/2011
Sailors operating from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) participated in an exchange of masonry knowledge with local skilled laborers January 7 as part of an ongoing U.S.-Djiboutian joint construction project.
A team
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United States Encouraged by Progress of Sudan Referendum
12:00 AM1/12/2011
Senior State Department officials say they are pleased with the progress of the referendum on southern Sudan's self-determination and praised leaders from both northern and southern Sudan for their cooperation in the process and for the high
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CJTF-HOA Hosts Inaugural East African Coalition Logistics Conference
12:00 AM1/12/2011
Military logistics officers gathered in Djibouti January 2011 to participate in the first East African Coalition Logistics Conference, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. The conference brought together logistics officers from
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Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development
12:00 AM1/10/2011
The United States is pursuing a strategy that aims to foster stability and good, cooperative relationships with nations on the African continent, said Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy.
"That strategy puts a
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January and February Wounded Warrior Trip
12:00 AM1/10/2011
Volunteer events for wounded warriors receiving treatment at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center:
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
A 15-passenger van will leave Kelley Theater parking lot at 9:00
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DOD Directs Army, Marine Drawdowns for 2015, 2016
12:00 AM1/7/2011
Budget pressures that have proven greater than anticipated mean the Defense Department will trim end strength in its ground forces beginning in four years, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said January 6, 2011.
"Under this plan,
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Gates Reveals Budget Efficiencies, Reinvestment Possibilities
12:00 AM1/7/2011
The Defense Department has found $154 billion in efficiencies over the next five years and will be able to invest $70 billion of that saved money in more deserving accounts, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said January 6, 2011.
The
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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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