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Chairman’s Corner: Let the Warrior Games Begin!

12:00 AM9/21/2010
Yesterday, I was delighted to be able to announce the dates for the Second Annual Warrior Games, to be held in Colorado Springs May 16-21, 2011.

The Warrior Games is a joint effort between the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Defense
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Donate to "Project Care"

12:00 AM9/21/2010
The AFRICOM Family Readiness Group "FRG Huddle" is 24 September from
1500-1800 at the Kelley Fitness Center. Request all personnel forward this
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750 Congolese Soldiers Graduate from U.S.-led Military Training, Form Light Infantry Battalion

12:00 AM9/20/2010
Dignitaries from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United States, the United Nations and the international community, recently gathered at Camp Base, a military base near Kisangani in north-central DRC, to participate in a ceremony
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Chairman's Corner: Happy Birthday Air Force -- September 18, 2010

12:00 AM9/17/2010
General Billy Mitchell believed that "in the development of airpower, one needs to look ahead," -- a fitting charge as we celebrate the United States Air Force's 63rd birthday.

Born in an era of incredible innovation and change
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Volunteers Needed at the USAG Stuttgart Stallion Shake Force Protection Exercise: September 18

12:00 AM9/17/2010
ALCON

There is still a desperate need of VOLUNTEERS to assist with the USAG Stuttgart Stallion Shake force protection exercise!

The Garrison is looking for VOLUNTEERS to assist with the Stallion Shake 2010 this Saturday 18
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U.S. Africa Command's First Chief Petty Officer Selectee Gets Pinned

12:00 AM9/17/2010
U.S. Africa Command's (AFRICOM) first chief petty officer selectee, Shera Terry, was piped into the Chief's Mess during the Stuttgart area Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony held September 16, 2010 at Patch Barracks.
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U.S. Air Forces Africa Hosts Kenyan Defence Forces Familiarization Visit

12:00 AM9/17/2010
Four Kenyan defence sergeants major from various branches of the Kenyan military were treated to a whirlwind familiarization visit to Ramstein Air Base to gain insight into professional military education programs designed for enlisted service
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Stateside Organizations Donate School Supplies to Djiboutian Students

12:00 AM9/17/2010
The Community Development Center (CDC) 5 stairwell in downtown Djibouti City was packed tight as more than 180 children rushed out of the building, each carrying a bundle of school supplies, a t-shirt and a smile passed on to them by the U.S. Army
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Kenyan Defence Sergeants Major Focus on Enlisted Development during AFRICOM Visit

12:00 AM9/17/2010
A delegation of sergeants major from Kenya's defense service components visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of a senior leadership engagement that offered an in-depth look at the command's mission and activities,
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U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics

12:00 AM9/17/2010
When Captain Adam Waggoner arrived in Kisingani, Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2010 for a six month deployment, his mission was to provide medical support to a 30-person Special Operations Command and Control Element that was working to
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Stateside Organizations Donate School Supplies to Djiboutian Students

12:00 AM9/17/2010
The Community Development Center (CDC) 5 stairwell in downtown Djibouti City was packed tight as more than 180 children rushed out of the building, each carrying a bundle of school supplies, a t-shirt and a smile passed on to them by the U.S. Army
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U.S. and Congolese Medical Personnel Provide Medical and Dental Care to Local Residents

12:00 AM9/17/2010
Crowds gathered, some with pre-registered tickets in hand, others with just a hope of being seen by a healthcare professional.

"I saw a crowd of people and asked what was going on," said Ousmane Kalotho Mutuala, a Kinshasa resident.
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U.S. Marine Forces Africa Commander Visit Liberia, Gauges Progress of ONWARD LIBERTY Mentorship

12:00 AM9/16/2010
U.S. Marine Brigadier General Paul W. Brier, commander, U.S. Marine Forces Africa, traveled to Monrovia, Liberia, to speak with U.S. service members mentoring the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) as a part of Operation ONWARD LIBERTY, September 9,
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Commander's Speaker Series: Raymond Baker

12:00 AM9/16/2010
Who: Mr. Raymond Baker

When: 23 September 2010 1330-1500

Where: Kelley Theater


You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Commander's Speaker Series Event featuring Mr. Raymond Baker.  Read more
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402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

12:00 AM9/16/2010
The U.S. Army 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion took over as the battalion headquarters for the Horn of Africa in a transfer of authority flag unfurling ceremony September 14, 2010, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The 418th Civil Affairs
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AAFES Fuel Prices: September 18-24

12:00 AM9/16/2010
For the period of September 18-24, 2010 AAFES fuel prices in Germany are as follows:

Per Gallon Per Liter
Regular $2.943 $0.777
Mid Grade$3.058 $0.808
Premium $3.172 $0.838
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402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

12:00 AM9/16/2010
The U.S. Army 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion took over as the battalion headquarters for the Horn of Africa in a transfer of authority flag unfurling ceremony September 14, 2010, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The 418th Civil Affairs
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The United States Army Europe Woodwind - Quintet

12:00 AM9/16/2010
What: Concert with the Woodwind Quintet
Where: "Garnisonmuseum" at Ludwigsburg; Asperger Straße 52; 19:00
When: October 27, 2010

Entrance is free. Donations are appreciated. Call 07141-9102412 for more information.
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Chairman’s Corner: Calling All Stop-lossed Servicemembers

12:00 AM9/15/2010
Time is running out for those who qualify to receive their Stop Loss Special Pay. The deadline to claim it is Oct. 21st, but less than half of the more than 145,000 people eligible have submitted claims.

It's not a scam. And
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General Officer Announcement

12:00 AM9/15/2010
General Officer Announcement:

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Army Gen. Carter F. Ham for re-appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander, U.S. Africa Command.
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