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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Commander's Speaker Series Event featuring Mr. Raymond Baker.
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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.
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
Diesel $3.165 $0.836
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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.
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.
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.
Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visits U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM9/15/2010
U.S. Africa Command's Operations and Logistics-Engineering team welcomed the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the command headquarters in Stuttgart, September 14, 2010.
A medical training exercise gave residents of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, including U.S. Embassy staff, an opportunity to receive dental care as part of MEDFLAG 10.
Music and Culture Converge as 23rd Army Band Performs in Morocco
12:00 AM9/14/2010
With the historic landing site of U.S. and Allied forces in World War II as the backdrop, the Utah National Guard's 23rd Army Band performed one in a series of memorable patriotic concerts throughout Morocco July 1-7, 2010.
Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence (EMBODI) is a program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. EMBODI is focused on collaborating with other established organizations and agencies to address the plight of African American