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Atlas Drop 11 Riggers Train Preparing Parachutes in Tough Conditions

Atlas Drop 11 Riggers Train Preparing Parachutes in Tough Conditions Atlas Drop 11 Riggers Train Preparing Parachutes in Tough Conditions
12:00 AM4/21/2011
U.S. service members traveled to Soroti, Uganda to train with the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF) in support of Atlas Drop, April 2011.

Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa,
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Commander's Speakers Series: Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo

Commander's Speakers Series: Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo Commander's Speakers Series: Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
12:00 AM4/21/2011
The Commander's Speaker Series presents Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo.

Who: Dr. Mathurin Houngnikpo

What: Presentation "Civil-Military Relations and Democratic Governance in Africa"

When: Wednesday,
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U.S. May Give $25 Million in Nonlethal Aid to Libyan Rebels

U.S. May Give $25 Million in Nonlethal Aid to Libyan Rebels U.S. May Give $25 Million in Nonlethal Aid to Libyan Rebels
12:00 AM4/20/2011
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the United States is moving to authorize up to $25 million worth of nonlethal assistance to Libya's Transitional National Council as part of its effort to protect civilians and civilian-populated
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African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium

African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium
12:00 AM4/20/2011
U.S. Africa Command marked World Malaria Day with a three-day symposium, April 19-21, 2011, at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany to share information about preventing malaria, a disease which kills more than a million Africans yearly.
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U.S. Congratulates Nigerians on Conduct of Presidential Election

U.S. Congratulates Nigerians on Conduct of Presidential Election U.S. Congratulates Nigerians on Conduct of Presidential Election
12:00 AM4/19/2011
The Obama administration says the conduct of Nigeria's April 16 presidential election was historic and shows a significant improvement over the country's flawed 2007 presidential contest.

State Department spokesman Mark Toner
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Leaders Seek Path to Peace in Libya

Leaders Seek Path to Peace in Libya Leaders Seek Path to Peace in Libya
12:00 AM4/18/2011
President Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy say they are working to find a pathway for peace in Libya even as NATO-led military operations continue to protect the civilian population from attack by
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U.S., TPDF Navy Sailors Partner for Small Boat Event

U.S., TPDF Navy Sailors Partner for Small Boat Event U.S., TPDF Navy Sailors Partner for Small Boat Event
12:00 AM4/16/2011
U.S. sailors recently visited the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Naval Training School, April 16, to share best practices concerning proper use of Defender Boats.

Defender Boats are small, agile watercraft used by the TPDF
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U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism
12:00 AM4/15/2011
U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, 2011,
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Stuttgart News Briefs: Tech Expo, Esso Outage, World Cup tickets, and Tax Center Schedule

Stuttgart News Briefs: Tech Expo, Esso Outage, World Cup tickets, and Tax Center Schedule Stuttgart News Briefs: Tech Expo, Esso Outage, World Cup tickets, and Tax Center Schedule
12:00 AM4/15/2011
2011 Technology Forum and Exposition to be held April 15

The 2011 Technology Forum and Exposition will be held April 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center on Patch Barracks.

Registration is
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U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism

U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism U.S. Army Soldier Recognized for Heroism
12:00 AM4/15/2011
U.S. Army Specialist Juan Salazar, a 418th Delta Company soldier, was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal by U.S. Army Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) deputy commander, on March 29, during
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Exercise Atlas Drop Begins in Uganda

Exercise Atlas Drop Begins in Uganda Exercise Atlas Drop Begins in Uganda
12:00 AM4/15/2011
Atlas Drop 2011 officially began with a morning ceremony at the Soroti Airfield in Eastern Uganda, April 13, 2011.

Atlas Drop, an annual joint aerial-delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brings together U.S. service members
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U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise

U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise
12:00 AM4/14/2011
In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4, 2011.

MEDLITE 11 is
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African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues

African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues
12:00 AM4/14/2011
Maritime safety and security along the coast of Africa was the focus of a three-day military symposium, April 12-14, 2011, that brought together approximately 50 African leaders from 13 different nations.

The symposium, held at the
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Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM

Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM
12:00 AM4/13/2011
Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011.

Westphal's visit served to gain perspective on
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Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections

Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical

Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical Partnership Between EU and Africa is Critical
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
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Promotion Selection Party for U.S. EUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)

Promotion Selection Party for U.S. EUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects) Promotion Selection Party for U.S. EUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)
12:00 AM4/7/2011
PROMOTION SELECTION PARTY!

USEUCOM/AFRICOM's Newest Air Force Colonel (Selects)

Lt Col Karen Darnell - AFRICOM
Lt Col Philip Everitte - EUCOM
Lt Col Thomas Klopotek - AFRICOM
Lt Col Brian May -
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POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee

POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee POSTURE STATEMENT: U.S. Africa Command Before the House Armed Services Committee
12:00 AM4/7/2011
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE - WRITTEN STATEMENT OUTLINE


INTRODUCTION

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT
• Continent-wide Trends
• Transnational Challenges

U.S. AFRICA
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Loss of Water at Panzer Housing: April 15

Loss of Water at Panzer Housing: April 15 Loss of Water at Panzer Housing: April 15
12:00 AM4/6/2011
Panzer Housing Area to get new waterlines

Residents of the Panzer Housing Area may experience a loss of water or interruptions in the water supply on April 7 from 10 p.m. to April 8 at 6 a.m. as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart
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EOD Techs Host Memorial 5k to Honor Fallen

EOD Techs Host Memorial 5k to Honor Fallen EOD Techs Host Memorial 5k to Honor Fallen
12:00 AM4/6/2011
More than 60 Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) members participated in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial five kilometer run, Saturday, on base's running trail.

The annual event honors U.S. Armed Forces
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