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Preparing for Medical Response to Disasters

12:00 AM6/22/2010

Should disaster strike in East Africa, a growing partnership between U.S. Army Africa and Kenya’s military designed to improve medical preparedness could help avert crisis.

Lt. Col. John Casey, U.S. Army Africa’s deputy surgeon,

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AFRICOM Congratulates Graduating Seniors

12:00 AM6/22/2010

Throughout the last two months seniors from around the world achieved their 12-year goal of graduating high school. Experiencing lasting friendships, first dates, exams and sports competitions, young men and women have struggled through and

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Benin Officers Prepare for Pandemic Disaster Response Exercise

12:00 AM6/22/2010

COTONOU, Benin - Officers of Benin's Armed Forces discussed the importance of providing military support to civilian authorities in the occurrence of a pandemic disaster during a conference June 19, 2010 in Cotonou, Benin.
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Readout of Secretary Clinton's Meeting with President Thabo Mbeki and SRSG Haile Menkerios

12:00 AM6/18/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: The readout of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's meeting is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command

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Combating Desertification and Drought in Africa

12:00 AM6/17/2010

In recognition of the United Nations (UN)-designated "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought," June 17, 2010, a U.S. Africa Command senior Meteorological and Oceanographic
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AFRICOM Deputy Discusses Maritime Security, Drug Trafficking, Illegal Fishing at New Cape Verde Ops Center

12:00 AM6/16/2010

A U.S.-funded maritime security and counter-narcotics center in the Atlantic island nation of Cape Verde is being staffed by Cape Verdeans, not U.S. personnel, and is hoped to serve as a model for future interagency coordination centers in other
Read more

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Wanted: Lifesavers. No experience Necessary!

12:00 AM6/16/2010

There will be a Stuttgart Community Blood drive on Thursday, 1 July 2010, at the Kelley Fitness Center, Kelley Barracks from 1000-1500 hours.

Please share this information with your unit leaders/service members, friends, co-workers,
Read more

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Seabees Improve Living Quarters at Camp Lemonnier

12:00 AM6/16/2010

Seabees from NMCB 7 Detachment Horn of Africa (HOA) are improving living conditions for service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

SNMCB 7 Detachment Horn of Africa (HOA) departed Gulfport, Mississippi on February 5, 2010
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Statement on Escape of Sudanese Convicted of Killing Aid Workers

12:00 AM6/14/2010

(AFRICOM PAO NOTE: Following is a statement made by Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State, June 11, 2010. It is posted on U.S. AFRICOM's website to promote public awareness of U.S. policy in
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Chairman’s Corner: Happy Birthday Army!

12:00 AM6/14/2010

Following is a message from Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

For 235 years, the United States Army has truly been the strength of our nation. And today, I believe it is the best it has ever been.
Read more

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Biden Offers U.S. Support for Peaceful, Credible Sudan Referendum

12:00 AM6/11/2010

(The following is a product of the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://www.america.gov)

Washington — The United States is strongly committed to
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IG Inspections Seminar in Addis Ababa

12:00 AM6/11/2010

At the invitation of Brigadier General Tsegay Tessema Niguse, the Ethiopian National Defense Force's (ENDF) Inspector General (IG), the U.S. Africa Command IG Office conducted an IG Inspections seminar for the ENDF IG staff at the Defense
Read more

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17th Air Force Engages with Ugandan Air Force Leaders

12:00 AM6/10/2010

As President Barack Obama was signing the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act on May 24, 2010, members of U.S. Africa Command's air component, Air Forces Africa, were enroute to Uganda for a senior leader
Read more

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Major General Hogg Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa

12:00 AM6/10/2010

During a ceremony June 10, 2010 at Caserma Ederle's Hoekstra Field, Major General David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided over the ceremony, which
Read more

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U.S. Military, Djiboutians Partner in Medical Program

12:00 AM6/9/2010

U.S. Army Civil Affairs Functional Specialty team 353 collaborated with the Djiboutian Ministry of Health to provide medical, optical and dental treatment to the people of Tadjoura, Djibouti, June 2, 2010.

The Medical Civic Action
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Medical Professionals Discuss U.S. Army Africa's Role at Annual Symposium

12:00 AM6/4/2010

As Colonel Alfonso Alarcon stood before his medical colleagues at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) medical symposium held May 2010 in San Antonio, Texas, he discussed U.S. Army Africa's role in supporting medical missions on the African
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U.S. Marines Provide Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training to Ugandan Soldiers

12:00 AM6/4/2010

Soldiers with the Uganda Battle Group 6 (UGABAG 6) participated in a counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) mission planning exercise led by Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa (MARFORAF), May 17-28, 2010.

The training
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Successful Completion of First Africa Military Legal Conference

12:00 AM6/4/2010

The first Africa Military Legal Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded May 21, 2010 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana.

The three-day conference brought together lawyers
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All Gave Some, Some Gave All: U.S. Army Africa Soldiers Honor World War II Fallen during Memorial Day Ceremony, Tunisia

12:00 AM6/2/2010

As the lonely sound of "Taps" drifted over 2,833 bleached-white headstones May 31, 2010, dozens of U.S. Army Africa soldiers raised their hands in salute at the North African American Cemetery.

They were among a group of U.S.
Read more

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Service Members Honor Fallen on Memorial Day, Djibouti

12:00 AM6/2/2010

Service members gathered for a Memorial Day ceremony in Djibouti, May 31, 2010, honoring those who have died while serving Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

Rear Admiral Brian Losey, CJTF-HOA commander, said that those who
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Preparing for Medical Response to Disasters

12:00 AM6/22/2010

Should disaster strike in East Africa, a growing partnership between U.S. Army Africa and Kenya’s military designed to improve medical preparedness could help avert crisis. Lt. Col. John Casey, U.S. Army Africa’s deputy surgeon,

AFRICOM Congratulates Graduating Seniors

12:00 AM6/22/2010

Throughout the last two months seniors from around the world achieved their 12-year goal of graduating high school. Experiencing lasting friendships, first dates, exams and sports competitions, young men and women have struggled through and

Benin Officers Prepare for Pandemic Disaster Response Exercise

12:00 AM6/22/2010

COTONOU, Benin - Officers of Benin's Armed Forces discussed the importance of providing military support to civilian authorities in the occurrence of a pandemic disaster during a conference June 19, 2010 in Cotonou, Benin. Read more

Readout of Secretary Clinton's Meeting with President Thabo Mbeki and SRSG Haile Menkerios

12:00 AM6/18/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: The readout of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's meeting is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command

Combating Desertification and Drought in Africa

12:00 AM6/17/2010

In recognition of the United Nations (UN)-designated "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought," June 17, 2010, a U.S. Africa Command senior Meteorological and Oceanographic

AFRICOM Deputy Discusses Maritime Security, Drug Trafficking, Illegal Fishing at New Cape Verde Ops Center

12:00 AM6/16/2010

A U.S.-funded maritime security and counter-narcotics center in the Atlantic island nation of Cape Verde is being staffed by Cape Verdeans, not U.S. personnel, and is hoped to serve as a model for future interagency coordination centers in other

Wanted: Lifesavers. No experience Necessary!

12:00 AM6/16/2010

There will be a Stuttgart Community Blood drive on Thursday, 1 July 2010, at the Kelley Fitness Center, Kelley Barracks from 1000-1500 hours. Please share this information with your unit leaders/service members, friends, co-workers,

Seabees Improve Living Quarters at Camp Lemonnier

12:00 AM6/16/2010

Seabees from NMCB 7 Detachment Horn of Africa (HOA) are improving living conditions for service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. SNMCB 7 Detachment Horn of Africa (HOA) departed Gulfport, Mississippi on February 5, 2010

Statement on Escape of Sudanese Convicted of Killing Aid Workers

12:00 AM6/14/2010

(AFRICOM PAO NOTE: Following is a statement made by Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State, June 11, 2010. It is posted on U.S. AFRICOM's website to promote public awareness of U.S. policy in

Chairman’s Corner: Happy Birthday Army!

12:00 AM6/14/2010

Following is a message from Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: For 235 years, the United States Army has truly been the strength of our nation. And today, I believe it is the best it has ever been. Read more

Biden Offers U.S. Support for Peaceful, Credible Sudan Referendum

12:00 AM6/11/2010

(The following is a product of the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://www.america.gov) Washington — The United States is strongly committed to

IG Inspections Seminar in Addis Ababa

12:00 AM6/11/2010

At the invitation of Brigadier General Tsegay Tessema Niguse, the Ethiopian National Defense Force's (ENDF) Inspector General (IG), the U.S. Africa Command IG Office conducted an IG Inspections seminar for the ENDF IG staff at the Defense

17th Air Force Engages with Ugandan Air Force Leaders

12:00 AM6/10/2010

As President Barack Obama was signing the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act on May 24, 2010, members of U.S. Africa Command's air component, Air Forces Africa, were enroute to Uganda for a senior leader

Major General Hogg Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa

12:00 AM6/10/2010

During a ceremony June 10, 2010 at Caserma Ederle's Hoekstra Field, Major General David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa. General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided over the ceremony, which

U.S. Military, Djiboutians Partner in Medical Program

12:00 AM6/9/2010

U.S. Army Civil Affairs Functional Specialty team 353 collaborated with the Djiboutian Ministry of Health to provide medical, optical and dental treatment to the people of Tadjoura, Djibouti, June 2, 2010. The Medical Civic Action

Medical Professionals Discuss U.S. Army Africa's Role at Annual Symposium

12:00 AM6/4/2010

As Colonel Alfonso Alarcon stood before his medical colleagues at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) medical symposium held May 2010 in San Antonio, Texas, he discussed U.S. Army Africa's role in supporting medical missions on the African

U.S. Marines Provide Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training to Ugandan Soldiers

12:00 AM6/4/2010

Soldiers with the Uganda Battle Group 6 (UGABAG 6) participated in a counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) mission planning exercise led by Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa (MARFORAF), May 17-28, 2010. The training

Successful Completion of First Africa Military Legal Conference

12:00 AM6/4/2010

The first Africa Military Legal Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded May 21, 2010 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana. The three-day conference brought together lawyers

All Gave Some, Some Gave All: U.S. Army Africa Soldiers Honor World War II Fallen during Memorial Day Ceremony, Tunisia

12:00 AM6/2/2010

As the lonely sound of "Taps" drifted over 2,833 bleached-white headstones May 31, 2010, dozens of U.S. Army Africa soldiers raised their hands in salute at the North African American Cemetery. They were among a group of U.S.

Service Members Honor Fallen on Memorial Day, Djibouti

12:00 AM6/2/2010

Service members gathered for a Memorial Day ceremony in Djibouti, May 31, 2010, honoring those who have died while serving Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. Rear Admiral Brian Losey, CJTF-HOA commander, said that those who

Should disaster strike in East Africa, a growing partnership between U.S. Army Africa and Kenya’s military designed to improve medical preparedness could help avert crisis.

Lt. Col. John Casey, U.S. Army Africa’s deputy surgeon,

COTONOU, Benin - Officers of Benin's Armed Forces discussed the importance of providing military support to civilian authorities in the occurrence of a pandemic disaster during a conference June 19, 2010 in Cotonou, Benin.
Read more

There will be a Stuttgart Community Blood drive on Thursday, 1 July 2010, at the Kelley Fitness Center, Kelley Barracks from 1000-1500 hours.

Please share this information with your unit leaders/service members, friends, co-workers,

Seabees from NMCB 7 Detachment Horn of Africa (HOA) are improving living conditions for service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

SNMCB 7 Detachment Horn of Africa (HOA) departed Gulfport, Mississippi on February 5, 2010

Following is a message from Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

For 235 years, the United States Army has truly been the strength of our nation. And today, I believe it is the best it has ever been.
Read more

(The following is a product of the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://www.america.gov)

Washington — The United States is strongly committed to

During a ceremony June 10, 2010 at Caserma Ederle's Hoekstra Field, Major General David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) presided over the ceremony, which

U.S. Army Civil Affairs Functional Specialty team 353 collaborated with the Djiboutian Ministry of Health to provide medical, optical and dental treatment to the people of Tadjoura, Djibouti, June 2, 2010.

The Medical Civic Action

Soldiers with the Uganda Battle Group 6 (UGABAG 6) participated in a counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) mission planning exercise led by Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa (MARFORAF), May 17-28, 2010.

The training

The first Africa Military Legal Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded May 21, 2010 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana.

The three-day conference brought together lawyers

As the lonely sound of "Taps" drifted over 2,833 bleached-white headstones May 31, 2010, dozens of U.S. Army Africa soldiers raised their hands in salute at the North African American Cemetery.

They were among a group of U.S.

Service members gathered for a Memorial Day ceremony in Djibouti, May 31, 2010, honoring those who have died while serving Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

Rear Admiral Brian Losey, CJTF-HOA commander, said that those who