Showing articles released Monday, August 02, 2010 through Thursday, September 02, 2010.
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WARD SENDS: Labor Day

Hello Teammates, Like Labor Day observances in many other countries, our American holiday has roots in the historic labor movement and its efforts to regulate working conditions to protect the health, welfare, and morale of...  Read Full Article

FY-11 CPO Golf Tournament

The Navy Chief Selectees will be hosting a Golf Tournament: Who: Anyone and the FY-11 CPO Selectees What: Annual CPO Selectee Golf Outing 4-Man Scramble Format (Register as a team or join a group on game day) When: September...  Read Full Article

Demonstration & March, Stuttgart, GE; Protest

Where: Starting at the Mittlerer Schlossgarten (Park), located next to the Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) in downtown Stuttgart, and march via Schillerstrasse, and Friedrichstrasse, and Bolzstrasse, and Schlossplatz, and...  Read Full Article

CJTF-HOA Coalition Officers Visit SPS Galicia

SPS GALICIA, Djibouti - Five Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa coalition officers visited the Spanish Naval amphibious assault ship SPS Galicia September 1, 2010 to connect with their foreign counterparts and learn the...  Read Full Article

AAFES Fuel Prices: September 4-10

For the period of September 4-10, 2010, AAFES fuel prices in Germany are as follows: Per Gallon Per Liter Regular $2.904 $0.767 Mid Grade $3.028 $0.800 Premium $3.144 $0.830 Diesel $3.160 $0.835 ...  Read Full Article

Camp Boat Crew Rescues Local Hotel Employees

A Camp Lemonnier boat crew patrolling the Djiboutian port provided rescue assistance to two Kempinski Hotel employees when the sea turned dangerous in the early evening of August 29, 2010. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Oliver...  Read Full Article

Demonstration in Downtown Stuttgart 1 September

Subject: Demonstration Where: In vicinity of Richard Wagner Strasse 39 Date: 01 Sep 10 Time: 1330 All, B-W State Ministry contact us this afternoon to inform us that an approved demonstration against the Stuttgart...  Read Full Article

Mullen Meets With EUCOM, AFRICOM Leaders

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met today with leaders of U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, both of which have their headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen visited with Army General...  Read Full Article

Four Patch Students Participating in Youth Concert

HOHENZOLLERN CASTLE MUSICAL Sunday Sept. 5, 2010 at 12:00 Hohenzollern, Germany (Hechingen) This is the first year that German and American students are participating in this musical and cultural collaboration with the...  Read Full Article

Landstuhl RMC "Make a Difference Day" Dontations Request

The US Army Garrison Stuttgart Kontakt Outreach Club is collecting following items for the Medical Transient Unit at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for the October "Make a Difference Day" kick off. The USAG...  Read Full Article

Service Members Build Prototype Eco-Dome for Djiboutians

Camp service members began building an Eco-Dome prototype August 24, 2010 as an example of future building endeavors. An Eco-Dome is an igloo-type structure built from stabilized earth, sandbags and barbed wire and is an inexpensive...  Read Full Article

Ohio State Veterans Bonus Program

AFRICOM All, There is a state sponsored bonus for veterans from Ohio. This is a state sponsored initiative to recognize those who have served from the state of Ohio. Please follow the link for further information. Robert...  Read Full Article

Hot off the press - News around Stuttgart

Demonstration & March set for downtown Stuttgart Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. There is a demonstration and march scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Stuttgart. The event is being organized by...  Read Full Article

Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference

U.S. Army Africa opened a weeklong Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference August 23, 2010 in Vicenza, Italy. Representatives from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Army Africa, and an array of Army commands and programs...  Read Full Article

AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees

U.S. Africa Command congratulates the following officers selected for promotion: Lieutenant Colonel: BRIAN LEIBUNDGUTH (COS) JONATHAN LESLIE (SOCAF; departed AFRICOM) MATTHEW MODARELLI (IKD) CHARLES PARADA (SPP) SERGIO...  Read Full Article

AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar

Despite a busy four-day, three-country trip through Africa with engagements day and night, General William "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, set time aside to attend an important Muslim tradition during Ramadan --...  Read Full Article

3rd Annual AFRICOM Golf Tournament

The third annual AFRICOM Golf Tournament will be September 24, 2010, at the Stuttgart Golf Course in Kornwestheim. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Single players and couples will be matched/filled...  Read Full Article

AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, was among senior U.S. officials who spoke out against the al-Shabaab terror bombing August 24, 2010, in Mogadishu, Somalia, that killed more than 30 people, including members...  Read Full Article

Revival, Men's Power Confernce hosted at Panzer Chapel

The community is invited to attend "A Revival in Stuttgart" 7 to 8:30 p.m. nightly September 6-8 at the Panzer Chapel. The revival will feature Pastor Ron Archer and his son Chris. The two will also lead a one-day men's...  Read Full Article

U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Disability Awareness Observance Oct. 1

The Stuttgart garrison will observe disability awareness month from 2 p.m. to midnight October 1, 2010, at Patch Barracks. A formal ceremony will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Patch Community Club and cancer awareness events...  Read Full Article

Tops in Blue Performs at 63rd Annual Air Force Ball

The Air Force celebrates is birthday will an annual ball September 18, 2010. A social begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at Stadhalle, Sindelfingen. Ticket prices are as follows: E1-E6/GS6 and below: Free to first 50 E7-O3/GS7-12:...  Read Full Article

Liberian Coast Guard Develops Maritime Skills Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter

Seven crew members from the newly activated Liberian Coast Guard (LCG) spent 10 days at sea with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) crew off the coast of western Africa August 13-23, 2010. Since February 11, 2010,...  Read Full Article

Kenyan Military and Government Ministries Respond to Potential Disasters

Participants of Kenya's National Pandemic Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise began the collaborative portion of the event, August 25, 2010, testing their ability to work together as a nation and respond to potential disaster...  Read Full Article

Clinic Closes Aug. 27, Sept. 3-6

The Stuttgart Army Health Clinic will close August 27 for an organizational day. It will also be closed September 3-6 in observance of Labor Day. Contact the military police in case of an emergency at 0711-680-116. For immediate...  Read Full Article

Free Activities in September for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and to recognize this cause there are several activities taking place throughout the garrison. Each one of the CSF pillars of fitness is supported with these activities...  Read Full Article

Organization Serves Soldiers, Families

Retired Army Lieutenant General Roger G. Thompson, Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), vice president of membership and meetings, visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), August 24, 2010 to learn about the command, as well as...  Read Full Article

West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana

In support of U.S. Africa Command's mission and cadet personal development, Major Crystal M. Hills, assistant professor of English, planned an Advance Individual Academic Development (AIAD) trip to Ghana, West Africa, to...  Read Full Article

Kenyan Civilian and Military Personnel Collaborate on Pandemic Response Plan

Civilian and military representatives from Kenya came together in Mombasa for a week-long exercise to prepare for a potential pandemic, August 23-27, 2010. The Kenya National Government Pandemic Disaster Response Tabletop...  Read Full Article

Stuttgart News Briefs: August 24

Garrison to host Community Teacher and Newcomer Welcome Reception Aug. 26 The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will host a welcome reception for community newcomers and teachers and faculty of the Stuttgart Schools starting...  Read Full Article

Command Sergeant Major Blog: July/August 2010

July and August have flown by When I last wrote I described my time aboard the USS JOHN L. HALL FFG 32. I have since been on terra firma. So, let's catch everyone up to now. In July, I joined CMC Bob Audiss at Combined...  Read Full Article

Africa Endeavor 2010 Comes to a Close

Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 came to a close August 20, 2010, with a ceremony held at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College parade grounds in Accra, Ghana. AE 2010 is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored initiative intended...  Read Full Article

Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana

Two U.S. Army Africa officers conducted a Military Decision Making Process seminar for Botswana Defense Force leaders August 2-6, 2010, in Gaborone, Republic of Botswana. Majors Tre Wilcher III and Dan Kolva undertook the...  Read Full Article

In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center

For the first time ever, a direct communications link was established between the African Union and units in the field as part of the annual Africa Endeavor 2010 exercise, in which 36 African nations met in Ghana to improve military...  Read Full Article

Purple and Gold Golf Classic September 3

THETA RHO Chapter-Omega PSI Phi Fraternity invites U.S. Africa Command members to participate in their inaugural Purple and Gold Golf Classic September 3, 2010, at the Stuttgart Golf Course in Kornwestheim. Proceeds from the...  Read Full Article

Town Hall Meeting Aug 24 at 1 p.m.

A town hall meeting for all Department of Defense civil service employees and their supervisors will be 1 to 3 p.m. August 24, 2010, at the Patch Theater. The meeting is held to discuss DoD Civilian Training Opportunities...  Read Full Article

John L. Hall Completes Successful Deployment

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...  Read Full Article

MCAST Team Trains Sierra Leone’s Military

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. The...  Read Full Article

Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences

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...  Read Full Article

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Working Group Visits AFRICOM

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...  Read Full Article

DVIDS Partners with iTunes

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...  Read Full Article

Reconstruction of Stuttgart Railway Station Begins Amid Protests

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...  Read Full Article

North Dakota National Guard, Ghana Armed Forces Continue Support Through State Partnership Program

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...  Read Full Article

Navy Ball Barbeque Aug. 19

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...  Read Full Article

CJTF-HOA Coalition Officers Pay Visit to French Warship

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...  Read Full Article

Rwandan Progress Is Remarkable, White House Official Says

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...  Read Full Article

Stuttgart News Brief: August 16

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...  Read Full Article

News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday

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....  Read Full Article

Ugandan School Praises USAID, Honors Fallen U.S. Soldier

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. Sklaver...  Read Full Article

Africa Endeavor, African Union to Link via Satellite

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...  Read Full Article

Stuttgart News Briefs: August 13, 2010

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...  Read Full Article

Glitch May Have Doublecharged AAFES Customers

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. AAFES officials are urging customers...  Read Full Article

U.S. States, Africans Partner to Build Capacity

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...  Read Full Article

2010 Marks an Increased Interest in Africa Endeavor

As the use of the Internet has become more prevalent on the continent of Africa, so has the interest in Africa Endeavor (AE). The number of countries participating in AE 2010 August 9-20, 2010 marked an increase in comparison...  Read Full Article

National Guard Boosts AFRICOM's Partnership Capacity

National Guard adjutant generals and Defense Department leaders here this week are hearing how the Guard's 27-year-old State Partnership Program is boosting the partnership capacity of one of the nation's newest combatant...  Read Full Article

Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders

United States Africa Command welcomed a group of African sergeants major to Marine Base Quantico as part of the Africa Defense Sergeants Major Symposium, a "real eye-opener for leadership," according to Liberian Reg. Sgt. Major...  Read Full Article

Demonstration & March, Stuttgart: August 13

Subject: Demonstration & March, Stuttgart, Germany; Protest August 13, 2010 BOTTOM LINE: There is a Demonstration in downtown Stuttgart on August 13, 2010 from approximately 2000-2200 hours. WHAT: A Demonstration organized...  Read Full Article

Partnering to Strengthen Labs in Liberia

Officers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Research Unit - Kenya and U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) joined together to work with medical laboratories serving the Armed Forces of Liberia, July 2010. Captain Gabrielle Caldara, of...  Read Full Article

American Citizen Information Night in Frankfurt

We would like to draw your attention to the American Citizen Information Night at the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt: American Citizen Information Night Americans residing abroad and their immediate family members...  Read Full Article

U.S. Coast Guard, Sierra Leone Law Enforcement Complete Joint-Maritime Exercise

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913), in partnership with a Sierra Leone Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), completed their African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP) operations August 7, 2010. AMLEP is designed...  Read Full Article

Stuttgart News Briefs: Week of August 9

CYSS to conduct "all-sports" coaches clinics Aug, 10, 17 & 24 The Child, Youth & School Services will hold its "all-sports" coaches clinics on Aug. 10, 17 and 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the CYSS Sports...  Read Full Article

Africa Endeavor 2010 Begins in Accra, Ghana

The largest communications interoperability exercise on the African continent kicked off August 9, 2010, during a ceremony at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Accra. Africa Endeavor (AE) 2010 is a U.S. Africa...  Read Full Article

Free African Logic Seminar Aug. 19 at Panzer

A free public service seminar titled, "African Logic-Societal, Political and Cultural Interaction: A Historian's View," will be given by A. John Mooney at noon Aug. 19 at the education center in building 2915, room...  Read Full Article

Join U.S. Africa Command in Intramural Sports Program

U.S. Africa Command (Stuttgart), Your unit is in dire need of your help. Only in our 2nd year participating in the intramural sports program, we are first place in Commander Trophy Points (we currently have 23 points). EUCOM...  Read Full Article

Mozambicans, Marines Enjoy Combat Fitness Test Together

Soldiers from the Armed Forces for the Defense of Mozambique (FADM) and U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment participated in the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test during Exercise SHARED...  Read Full Article

Military Optometrists Eye New Patients during Exercise Shared Accord

Stepahno Shivanbe didn't know much English, but he knew enough to say, "Thank you. Thank you very much." So that's all he repeated, time and time again, as he walked out of the exam room, an olive drab shipping container...  Read Full Article

Golf Tournament Raises Funds for AF Ball

A golf tournament will be held at 8 a.m. September 10, 2010, at the Stuttgart Golf Course in Kornwestheim to raise money for the 2010 Air Force Ball. The tournament will consist of 4-person teams played "best-ball" style....  Read Full Article

Shooting Challenge Sept 4 in Worms

The Reservist Camaraderie (RC) Wonnegau Worms invites soldiers to participate in the third international Joe Wetzl shooting challenge of the RC Wonnegau Worms at 9 a.m. September 4, 2010, at the shooting range Worms - Schutzengesellschaft...  Read Full Article

Service Members Bring Medical Aid to Mozambicans

Hundreds of Mozambicans lined a dirt road at dawn August 5, 2010 to receive medical care from U.S. service members and medics with the Armed Forces for the Defenses of Mozambique (FADM). The villagers were offered optometry...  Read Full Article

Army Works Towards Implementing Standard Child Care Fees in Accordance with New DoD Policy

Beginning October 1, 2010, most Army Families will see an increase in their child care fees, while others will see a reduction and some will see no change in fees for School Year 2010-2011. This is a result of a new Department...  Read Full Article

Air Guard Builds Partnerships for Future

The Air National Guard is helping to develop a new Air Force service core function that focuses on building international relationships that may prevent future conflicts. Air Force Colonel Don McGregor, director of Air, Space...  Read Full Article

AAFES Fuel Prices: August 7-13

AAFES gas prices in Germany are as follows: Fuel type Per Gallon Per Liter Regular $2.957 $0.781 Mid Grade$3.078 $0.813 Premium $3.195 $0.844 Diesel $3.150 $0.832 ...  Read Full Article

U.S. Lawmakers Cheer on Young African Activists

Three U.S. lawmakers have urged more than 100 young activists from Africa to continue to challenge their governments to increase their transparency, accountability and ethical standards. "You are the future of your countries...  Read Full Article

Ali Sabieh Library Opens after Renovations

Residents of Ali Sabieh, members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and the U.S. Embassy came together to commemorate the completion of the Ali Sabieh Library renovation at its grand opening ceremony August 1, 2010....  Read Full Article

November General Election is Fast Approaching!

The November general election is only 90 days away. To register, request a ballot and vote absentee by mail takes a LONG time. Go to www.FVAP.gov today, use our online registration and absentee ballot assistant, and have your...  Read Full Article

MCAST Security Force Assistance Mobile Team Collaborates on Small Boat Operations with the Cameroon Navy

A Security Force Assistance (SFA) detachment from the Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training command conducted a cooperative training engagement with the Cameroon Navy July 12 to 23, 2010 at the Douala Navy Base. The...  Read Full Article

Cub Scout Twilight Camp 2010

Greetings All, It's that time again... TWILIGHT CAMP 2010. 17 -20 Aug, 3:30 – 8:15 pm daily Theme: "NOW & THEN in 2010. To register for the event please contact Gloria von Fahnestock at gloria@outlandgames.net...  Read Full Article

Defense Force Symposium Unites African Leaders

Senior African warrant officers and enlisted personnel met in July 2010 in a historic effort to promote international dialogue focusing on security and policy issues. Sponsored by the African Center for Strategic Studies, the...  Read Full Article

Marine Engineers Repair School, Provide Facility for Mozambican Youth

U.S. Marines with the 6th Engineer Support Battalion are preparing for the task of restoring a dilapidated school in Moamaba, Mozambique as part of exercise Shared Accord 2010. The engineers said in spite of the poor condition...  Read Full Article

Marines Kick Off Intelligence Mentoring Package with Mozambican Forces

An intelligence team with U.S. Marine Forces Africa began sharing intelligence application tactics with about a dozen officers and senior enlisted members of the Armed Forces for the Defense of Mozambique (FADM) in Moamba, Mozambique...  Read Full Article

Stuttgart News Briefs: August 5

<Stuttgart Law Center to close early on August 6 The Stuttgart Law Center will close on Friday, August 6, at 11:30 a.m. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, August 9 at 9 a.m. For more information, call...  Read Full Article

CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs Assists With Curbing Malaria Outbreak

Residents of Hawi Gudina, West Hararghe zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, received aid in the form of nearly 900 long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) from a U.S. Army Civil Affairs team assigned to Combined Joint Task...  Read Full Article

Journalists from Maghreb Attend Writers Workshop in Tunisia

Thirty-three journalists from the Maghreb region of Africa, including Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia, entered into sometimes impassioned debate during the third annual Magharebia.com Writers Workshop, July 29 - August...  Read Full Article

Obama Hosts Young African Leaders

President Obama is convening a first-ever, three-day conference in August 2010 with more than 100 young leaders from a cross section of African life to examine how they see Africa's future over the next half century, and...  Read Full Article

Shared Accord Prepares Mozambique Peacekeeping Forces

A joint task force of more than 700 service members set up temporary quarters in Moamba in preparation for Exercise Shared Accord 2010. The team, comprised largely of reserve Marines, began arriving at Maputo's largest military...  Read Full Article

Demonstrations in Stuttgart for "the foreseeable future"

For the foreseeable future, various German citizen initiatives will be conducting almost daily protests against the construction of the new train station (Hauptbahnhof) in Stuttgart. Demonstrations will likely occur in front...  Read Full Article

Showing articles released Monday, August 02, 2010 through Thursday, September 02, 2010.
For ALL press releases, see the AFRICOM News Archives