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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 Read more

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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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Information Update on Prohibited Electronic Devices

12:00 AM12/28/2010

HELP US TO STOP INTERFERENCES
…and the possibility of being fined by Host Nation

• Wireless telephones and electronic devices purchased in the U.S. have labels stating: “authorized/licensed by FCC” as well as a FCC (Federal

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BNDF learns lifesaving skills

12:00 AM12/27/2010

Four service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, recently returned from Burundi where they participated as Tactical Combat Casualty Care course instructors for Burundian National Defense Force

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US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa

12:00 AM12/24/2010

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti, Dec 24, 2010 —

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Mark S. Ripka, U.S. Africa Command's (U.S. AFRICOM) senior enlisted leader, personally recognized several Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction

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