Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was part of a high-powered panel discussion of the new U.S. global development policy in Washington, D.C., September 28, 2010.
"Development is a lot cheaper than sending soldiers," Gates said during
There are only 30 days until the November 2nd general election. Act NOW to make sure that you will have an opportunity to make your vote count. Don't wait until it's too late! The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has new online
Guinea's Interim President, General Sekouba Konate, and American General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM,) exchanged views and discussed matters of mutual interest during a Digital Video Conference (DVC) which took place
Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM9/30/2010
Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense Yero Boly met with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command, September 30, 2010, to identify areas of cooperation between Burkina Faso and the United States.
October is Disability Employment Awareness month. This year we will have two events to recognize the talents and contributions of the disabled workforce to include a Run 4 Life to honor cancer survivors and warriors. The Run 4 Life event will take
Portfolio Building Session: Volunteers Needed October 1
12:00 AM9/30/2010
The AFRICOM Education Dept. is still in need for volunteers to assist in compiling educational portfolio packets for this Sunday's session Oct 3 (Patch HS 1500. This also is a great way for ANYONE to get some community VOLUNTEER service time
U.S. Air Force Participates in Aerospace and Defense 2010 Youth Program
12:00 AM9/30/2010
Some of South Africa's best and brightest high school students engaged Major General Margaret Woodward, 17th Air Force commander, while touring the Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) 2010 expo at Air Force Base Ysterplatt, Cape Town, South
There has been a recent rash of calls to military personnel from individuals who have claimed to be with DoD and requested information under the guise of it being a TRICARE national survey. Although most of the cases have occurred in the
United States to Strengthen Engagement with Puntland, Somaliland
12:00 AM9/28/2010
The United States will strengthen engagement with the governments of Puntland and Somaliland in Somalia as part of a two-track policy aimed at curbing the growth of terrorist extremism, but also to support the Transitional Federal Government, says
Uganda Defense Force Soldiers First to Earn Air Load Planner Certification
12:00 AM9/27/2010
A U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) organized Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team (ADAPT) recently trained, and for the first time ever, certified 25 soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) as C-130 aircraft load planners in Entebbe,
Helping From the Ground Up: CJTF-HOA Donates Shoes
12:00 AM9/27/2010
Men and women of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier came together with a surprise of new shoes for the children of the National Center for the Protection of Juvenile Boys September 16, 2010. The idea for the drop came from
Health Coverage Briefings for Federal Employees Oct. 15
12:00 AM9/24/2010
Two briefings on health coverage for federal employees will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. October 15, 2010 at the Patch Barracks theater. For more information, e-mail AFSPA@AFSPA.org.
Global Financial Integrity Director Addresses AFRICOM Staff
12:00 AM9/24/2010
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) welcomed Raymond Baker, director of Global Financial Integrity (GFI), as the guest speaker of the AFRICOM Commander's Speakers Series held September 23, 2010 on Kelley Barracks.
An Experienced Rider Course is scheduled for October 7, 2010, at the Stuttgart Army Airfield. This will be the last class before winter. The Basic Rider Course is a prerequisite to sign up for this course.
Two trips (October 30 and December 4) are scheduled for interested participants in the Stuttgart area to cook meals and spend time with wounded warriors receiving medical treatment at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
Editor's note: The National Guard's State Partnership Program is a key component of the 17th Air Force's engagement with our African partners in building long-term military-to-military relationships)
NEWS BRIEFS: Postal Service hiring holiday temps and RB Chapel services relocate to school
12:00 AM9/23/2010
U.S. Postal Services hiring for upcoming holiday season
There are 10 holiday hire positions opening for the Stuttgart Postal Offices from Oct. 1,2010 through Jan. 31, 2011. These are full time positions, however applicants must be
MEDFLAG 10: A Lasting Partnership Between 2 Countries
12:00 AM9/22/2010
After four days of humanitarian assistance to Kinshasa residents, MEDFLAG 10 participants conducted a mass casualty exercise, September 16, 2010, where a simulated bus crash created approximately 50 casualties. Armed Forces of the Democratic