President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next commander of U.S. Africa Command outlined his objectives, November 18, 2010, during a confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.
New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event
12:00 AM11/22/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.
MCAT 205 Attends Dedication at Ziwani Primary School
12:00 AM11/22/2010
U.S. Navy Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT) 205 attended a dedication ceremony of 200 new desks at the Ziwani primary school in the Tana Delta District of Eastern Kenya, November 17, 2010.
MCAT 205 Attends Dedication at Ziwani Primary School
12:00 AM11/22/2010
U.S. Navy Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT) 205 attended a dedication ceremony of 200 new desks at the Ziwani primary school in the Tana Delta District of Eastern Kenya, November 17, 2010.
GEN Ward discusses "Legacy" on TEDxPentagon, 19 NOV 2010 from 1000-1500 EST
12:00 AM11/19/2010
As part of an independently organized TED talks, the Department of Defense is hosting TEDxPentagon, a military focused speaker series featuring stories from men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. DoD's TEDxPentagon event, which will be
Ugandan Air Chief Visits 17th Air Force, Team Ramstein
12:00 AM11/19/2010
Ugandan People's Defence Air Force Chief Major General Jim Owoyesigire visited 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) and other units at Ramstein Air Base and at Spangdahlem Air Base November 9-11, 2010, marking the first visit of an African Air
Rwandan Medical Officers Visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
12:00 AM11/15/2010
U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) conducted a familiarization visit for two Rwandan military medical soldiers at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, November 1-4, 2010.
Case of Tuberculosis Diagnosed in Stuttgart Military Community
12:00 AM11/12/2010
A member of the Stuttgart community was recently diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) and has been hospitalized in a Host Nation facility for treatment. The patient is receiving appropriate medical care.
A delegation of senior leaders from Ghana'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,
How to Donate to Stuttgart Families Affected by Warehouse Fire
12:00 AM11/12/2010
1: All large and small donated items can be listed in a special area title ("FREE") on the www.stuttgartyardsales.com website. If you wish to donate items via this website, go to the website
Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Ends in Mauritius
12:00 AM11/12/2010
After a full week of briefings and discussions, the first planning conference for communications exercise Africa Endeavor 2011 came to a close on November 11, 2010 in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Veterans and current service members who were involuntarily retained in the military under the so-called "Stop Loss" program should apply for special pay before the December 3 deadline. Military members whose service was involuntarily
Veterans Day 2010 presents us with a unique opportunity to remember and thank veterans -- past, present, and future -- for their service and their sacrifice for our great Nation. It may be hard to believe, but we are nearing the 100th anniversary
Chairman's Corner's: United States Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2010
12:00 AM11/10/2010
For 235 years, United States Marines have earned a privileged place in our hearts. For we know that when there is a tough job to do, we can "send in the Marines," knowing that they will get the job done.
U.S. Army Africa, Garrison Vicenza Help Local Flood Relief Efforts
12:00 AM11/9/2010
Muddy water surged into homes and business, engulfed local bridges and roads and forced closures on Caserma Ederle--the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa--and throughout the city of Vicenza and surrounding areas November 1-3, 2010.
U.S. Army Garrison's Message Concerning Donations for Victims of Warehouse Fire
12:00 AM11/5/2010
A fire occurred in a local transportation warehouse on the evening of 30 October
and destroyed the household goods of many in-bound and outbound Stuttgart residents. Over 100 of our community members and Families were affected by this
It wasn't that long ago that four members of Maritime Civil Affairs Team 215 didn't know what their next career in the military was going to be, and if they would have the opportunity to work together again. The four Navy Reservists were
Djiboutian Red Crescent Society Volunteers Learn to Build Superadobe Structures
12:00 AM11/4/2010
The Djiboutian Red Crescent Society (DRCS) held a two-day Superadobe Training Seminar in partnership with a team from the U.S. Army 418th Civil Affairs Battalion, Charlie Company, October 28, 2010.