Sailors assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command’s (MCAST) Security Force Assistance Detachment began small boat operations training with 11 soldiers and sailors from Sierra Leone’s military, Aug. 16.
Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences
12:00 AM8/20/2010
U.S. Africa Command's resources director, Heidi Grant, has been named to be the next under secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon.
Interviewed about her career, personal life, and future
USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) and embarked HSL-48 Detachment Nine, the Regulators, returned from a successful seven-month deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility on August 17, 2010. The ship left Mayport January 22.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Working Group Visits AFRICOM
12:00 AM8/20/2010
Members of the Comprehensive Review Working Group briefing tour in Europe met with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) uniformed personnel during an Information Exchange Forum to discuss implications of a potential repeal of the "Don't Ask,
Reconstruction of Stuttgart Railway Station Begins Amid Protests
12:00 AM8/19/2010
Thousands of people in the western German city of Stuttgart came out in protest August 13, 2010, against the destruction of the city's main train station.
Huge cranes and other construction vehicles had arrived in the early morning
North Dakota National Guard, Ghana Armed Forces Continue Support Through State Partnership Program
12:00 AM8/19/2010
A team of four public affairs personnel from the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG), who provided media support during Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 from August 9-20, 2010, had the opportunity to foster their state partnership with the Ghana Armed
Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), the leading provider of U.S. military imagery and the connection between media around the world and service members, announced August 18, 2010, they are reaching out to an ever-growing audience
CJTF-HOA Coalition Officers Pay Visit to French Warship
12:00 AM8/17/2010
Nine coalition officers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa expanded their multi-national coalition efforts by visiting the French frigate Dupleix (D 641) in Djibouti Port August 14, 2010. Representing nations from Africa, Europe
Rwandan Progress Is Remarkable, White House Official Says
12:00 AM8/17/2010
Rwanda's progress since the genocide of 1994 has been remarkable and is a testament to the people in facing and overcoming staggering challenges, a senior White House official says. But despite such progress and the recent re-election of
The Navy Ball will be cooking beef brisket sandwiches and brats, rain or shine, August 19 starting 11 a.m. until the food is gone at the 3309 Gazebo, Kelley Barracks. Come have lunch with your shipmates, and while you're at it, mark your
CJTF-HOA Coalition Officers Pay Visit to French Warship
12:00 AM8/17/2010
Nine coalition officers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa expanded their multi-national coalition efforts by visiting the French frigate Dupleix (D 641) in Djibouti Port August 14, 2010. Representing nations from Africa, Europe
Ugandan School Praises USAID, Honors Fallen U.S. Soldier
12:00 AM8/16/2010
Kitgum High School and the U.S. Embassy in Uganda celebrated the dedication ceremony of the school's new cafeteria August 10, 2010. The cafeteria was dedicated in honor of late U.S. Army Captain Benjamin Sklaver.
Africa Endeavor, African Union to Link via Satellite
12:00 AM8/16/2010
In an exercise where communication between nations is essential, technology can be the vital link that provides that connection. For the first time during an Africa Endeavor (AE) exercise, a satellite link will be used this week to communicate
News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday
12:00 AM8/16/2010
The Kelley Barracks Community Bank will be closed Monday Aug. 16, from 1-2 p.m. due to an unexpected staff shortage.
On Aug. 18, the Community Banks in the USAG Stuttgart area will be closed in the morning for mandatory training.
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Stuttgart News Brief: August 16
12:00 AM8/16/2010
AAFES Working Double Time to Correct Inadvertent Double Charges
Army and Air Force Exchange operations are experiencing a double whammy no one saw coming; a processing error that resulted in duplicate charges on credit
Ugandan School Praises USAID, Honors Fallen U.S. Soldier
12:00 AM8/16/2010
Kitgum High School and the U.S. Embassy in Uganda celebrated the dedication ceremony of the school's new cafeteria August 10, 2010. The cafeteria was dedicated in honor of late U.S. Army Captain Benjamin Sklaver.
Customers who swiped their credit cards or debit cards at an Army and Air
Force Exchange Service store anytime between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9 may have been
charged twice for the same transaction.
Immersed in water, a Guardsman lifted a frightened-looking little girl over a flooded area to safety after a hurricane struck Mobile, Alabama, the hometown of Major General Mike Sumrall, National Guard Bureau Joint Staff acting director.
Civil Air Patrol Flight coming to Stuttgart A Civil Air Patrol Flight is being stood up in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. CAP is for students ages 12 to 18. CAP officials will be at the AAFES Main Exchange on Panzer Kaserne Aug. 14 from