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AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees

AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees
12:00 AM8/27/2010
U.S. Africa Command congratulates the following officers selected for promotion:

Lieutenant Colonel:

BRIAN LEIBUNDGUTH (COS)

JONATHAN LESLIE (SOCAF; departed AFRICOM)

MATTHEW MODARELLI (IKD)  Read more
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AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar

AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar
12:00 AM8/26/2010
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 -- an iftar on Camp
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AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar

AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar
12:00 AM8/26/2010
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 -- an iftar on Camp
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AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life
12:00 AM8/26/2010
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 of
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Organization Serves Soldiers, Families

Organization Serves Soldiers, Families Organization Serves Soldiers, Families
12:00 AM8/25/2010
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 to inform General
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Command Sergeant Major Blog: July/August 2010

Command Sergeant Major Blog: July/August 2010 Command Sergeant Major Blog: July/August 2010
12:00 AM8/24/2010
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
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West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana

West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana
12:00 AM8/24/2010
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 enhance West Point
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Africa Endeavor 2010 Comes to a Close

Africa Endeavor 2010 Comes to a Close Africa Endeavor 2010 Comes to a Close
12:00 AM8/23/2010
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 to
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Purple and Gold Golf Classic September 3

Purple and Gold Golf Classic September 3 Purple and Gold Golf Classic September 3
12:00 AM8/23/2010
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 event benefit the
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Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences

Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences 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
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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Working Group Visits AFRICOM

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Working Group Visits AFRICOM '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,
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Stuttgart News Brief: August 16

Stuttgart News Brief: August 16 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
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News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday

News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday 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.  Read more
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Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders

Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders Jambo! Bonjour! Hoo-rah! Quantico greets African Enlisted Leaders
12:00 AM8/12/2010
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 Bamidele
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Demonstration & March, Stuttgart: August 13

Demonstration & March, Stuttgart: August 13 Demonstration & March, Stuttgart: August 13
12:00 AM8/12/2010
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
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Join U.S. Africa Command in Intramural Sports Program

Join U.S. Africa Command in Intramural Sports Program Join U.S. Africa Command in Intramural Sports Program
12:00 AM8/10/2010
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 is a
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Africa Endeavor 2010 Begins in Accra, Ghana

Africa Endeavor 2010 Begins in Accra, Ghana Africa Endeavor 2010 Begins in Accra, Ghana
12:00 AM8/10/2010
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
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Stuttgart News Briefs: Week of August 9

Stuttgart News Briefs: Week of August 9 Stuttgart News Briefs: Week of August 9
12:00 AM8/10/2010
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 Office
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AAFES Fuel Prices: August 7-13

AAFES Fuel Prices: August 7-13 AAFES Fuel Prices: August 7-13
12:00 AM8/6/2010
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



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

MCAST Security Force Assistance Mobile Team Collaborates on Small Boat Operations with the Cameroon Navy MCAST Security Force Assistance Mobile Team Collaborates on Small Boat Operations with the Cameroon Navy
12:00 AM8/5/2010
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 mission of
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