The Malian patrol finally reached its objective, a small village north of Gao, following a long drive through the northern territories of vast desert in this Trans-Saharan nation slightly smaller than twice the size of Texas.
Joint Civil Affairs Team Gets Fit with Comorian Coast Guard
12:00 AM12/13/2010
As a member of a Civil Affairs team, you understand relationships are a fundamental piece to the mission. One of the best ways to enhance relationships is to participate in group physical training. Maintaining physical health is understood by all,
A three-officer team from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137 Infantry with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently returned from Burundi where they worked alongside the Burundian National Defense Force in a command post exercise.
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Day 8 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/10/2010
Day 8 - Molasses Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
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A three-officer team from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137 Infantry with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently returned from Burundi where they worked alongside the Burundian National Defense Force in a command post exercise.
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AFRICOM Spotlight
12:00 AM12/10/2010
Rank and Name: Enrique Arroyo, GS-15
Unit and Duty Title: U.S. Africa Command Office of Legal Counsel; Attorney-Advisor (International)
U.S. Army Africa attends World AIDS Day event in Namibia
12:00 AM12/9/2010
Strengthening relationships. Raising awareness. Learning through partnership. Two U.S. Army Africa chaplains recently traveled more than 4,000 miles to participate in the Ministry of Defence/Namibia Defence Force World AIDS Day ceremony in
RAF Molesworth naval officers are one of the first groups to pin on Information Dominance Warfare Officer insignia
12:00 AM12/8/2010
A group of nine naval officers at RAF Molesworth were among one of the first groups in the Navy to finish qualifications and have a pinning ceremony for the Information Dominance Warfare Officer insignia. Lt. Cmdr. John M. Smaha, Lt. Cmdr. Bryan H.
These are a classic German Christmas cookie; you’ll find them in most every household as soon as St. Nicholas’ Day (December 6) rolls around. These gluten-free cookies are kind of
Tanzania People's Defence Force Hosts Boat Dedication Ceremony
12:00 AM12/7/2010
The Tanzanian People's Defence Force (TPDF) held a dedication November 23, 2010 to accept two 27-foot defender class boats at the Tanzanian Navy Base in Kigamboni, Tanzania.
The boats were presented by Rear Admiral Brian Losey,
2010 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Pledges from Department of Defense Uniformed and Civilian Personnel
12:00 AM12/7/2010
Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel continue to give back to help people and communities in need in military communities, across the nation and around the world. Since October 4, personnel in the five combatant commands pledged
Tanzania People's Defence Force Hosts Boat Dedication Ceremony
12:00 AM12/7/2010
The Tanzanian People's Defence Force (TPDF) held a dedication November 23, 2010 to accept two 27-foot defender class boats at the Tanzanian Navy Base in Kigamboni, Tanzania.
The boats were presented by Rear Admiral Brian Losey,
Day 4 - Cranberry Orange Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 cups chopped cranberries
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
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Members of U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) will conduct Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) 11 Table Top Exercise (TTX) December 6 - 17, 2010 at the Joint Warfighting Center complex in Suffolk, Virginia.
General William "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held an "all hands" meeting with hundreds command and staff members December 2, 2010, at the Kelley Barracks fitness center. He discussed hot topics such as the