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Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission

12:00 AM11/23/2010
Leaders preparing to deploy to Djibouti in January as the next headquarters staff at Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa wrapped up the first phase of a new, four-part training program designed to prepare them as well as the follow-on task
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President Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Sky Soldier at White House ceremony

12:00 AM11/23/2010
Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta is stationed at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, which is also the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa. He supports Europe's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

On November 16, 2010 in the East
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Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing

12:00 AM11/22/2010
President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next commander of U.S. Africa Command outlined his objectives, November 18, 2010, during a confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Africa is important to U.S.
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USAG Stuttgart to conduct FP exercise at Stuttgart Army Airfield

12:00 AM11/22/2010
The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will conduct a force protection exercise
at Stuttgart Army Airfield on Tuesday, November 23, 2010.

The exercise will be transparent to the community, however, employees at
SAAF should give
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New York National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event

12:00 AM11/22/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.

The Soldiers, all members of Company C,
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MCAT 205 Attends Dedication at Ziwani Primary School

12:00 AM11/22/2010
U.S. Navy Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT) 205 attended a dedication ceremony of 200 new desks at the Ziwani primary school in the Tana Delta District of Eastern Kenya, November 17, 2010.

According to U.S. Navy Chief Equipment
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MCAT 205 Attends Dedication at Ziwani Primary School

12:00 AM11/22/2010
U.S. Navy Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT) 205 attended a dedication ceremony of 200 new desks at the Ziwani primary school in the Tana Delta District of Eastern Kenya, November 17, 2010.

According to U.S. Navy Chief Equipment
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GEN Ward discusses "Legacy" on TEDxPentagon, 19 NOV 2010 from 1000-1500 EST

12:00 AM11/19/2010
As part of an independently organized TED talks, the Department of Defense is hosting TEDxPentagon, a military focused speaker series featuring stories from men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. DoD's TEDxPentagon event, which will be
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Ugandan Air Chief Visits 17th Air Force, Team Ramstein

12:00 AM11/19/2010
Ugandan People's Defence Air Force Chief Major General Jim Owoyesigire visited 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) and other units at Ramstein Air Base and at Spangdahlem Air Base November 9-11, 2010, marking the first visit of an African Air
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Rwandan Medical Officers Visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

12:00 AM11/15/2010
U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) conducted a familiarization visit for two Rwandan military medical soldiers at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, November 1-4, 2010.

Lieutenant Jacques Twagirayezu and Lieutenant
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Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion

12:00 AM11/15/2010
Congratulations to the following Sailors assigned to Africa Command who were selected for promotion:

Bryant Birchler, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class
Jalessa Durland, selected to Petty Officer 3rd Class
Alfonso Tafur,
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Case of Tuberculosis Diagnosed in Stuttgart Military Community

12:00 AM11/12/2010
A member of the Stuttgart community was recently diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) and has been hospitalized in a Host Nation facility for treatment. The patient is receiving appropriate medical care.

Transmission of TB requires direct
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Ghanaian Forces Senior Leaders, AFRICOM Build NCO Relations

12:00 AM11/12/2010
A delegation of senior leaders from Ghana'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,
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How to Donate to Stuttgart Families Affected by Warehouse Fire

12:00 AM11/12/2010
1: All large and small donated items can be listed in a special area title ("FREE") on the www.stuttgartyardsales.com website. If you wish to donate items via this website, go to the website
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Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Ends in Mauritius

12:00 AM11/12/2010
After a full week of briefings and discussions, the first planning conference for communications exercise Africa Endeavor 2011 came to a close on November 11, 2010 in Port Louis, Mauritius.

In cooperation with the government of
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Stop Loss Pay Deadline Approaches

12:00 AM11/10/2010
Veterans and current service members who were involuntarily retained in the military under the so-called "Stop Loss" program should apply for special pay before the December 3 deadline. Military members whose service was involuntarily
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WARD SENDS: Veteran's Day 2010

12:00 AM11/10/2010
Veterans Day 2010 presents us with a unique opportunity to remember and thank veterans -- past, present, and future -- for their service and their sacrifice for our great Nation. It may be hard to believe, but we are nearing the 100th anniversary
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Chairman's Corner's: United States Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2010

12:00 AM11/10/2010
For 235 years, United States Marines have earned a privileged place in our hearts. For we know that when there is a tough job to do, we can "send in the Marines," knowing that they will get the job done.

From Iwo Jima to Inchon, from
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U.S. Army Africa, Garrison Vicenza Help Local Flood Relief Efforts

12:00 AM11/9/2010
Muddy water surged into homes and business, engulfed local bridges and roads and forced closures on Caserma Ederle--the headquarters of U.S. Army Africa--and throughout the city of Vicenza and surrounding areas November 1-3, 2010.
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U.S. Army Garrison's Message Concerning Donations for Victims of Warehouse Fire

12:00 AM11/5/2010
A fire occurred in a local transportation warehouse on the evening of 30 October
and destroyed the household goods of many in-bound and outbound Stuttgart residents. Over 100 of our community members and Families were affected by this
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