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U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics

U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics
12:00 AM9/17/2010
When Captain Adam Waggoner arrived in Kisingani, Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2010 for a six month deployment, his mission was to provide medical support to a 30-person Special Operations Command and Control Element that was working to
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402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti
12:00 AM9/16/2010
The U.S. Army 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion took over as the battalion headquarters for the Horn of Africa in a transfer of authority flag unfurling ceremony September 14, 2010, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The 418th Civil Affairs
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402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti
12:00 AM9/16/2010
The U.S. Army 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion took over as the battalion headquarters for the Horn of Africa in a transfer of authority flag unfurling ceremony September 14, 2010, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The 418th Civil Affairs
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Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visits U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visits U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visits U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM9/15/2010
U.S. Africa Command's Operations and Logistics-Engineering team welcomed the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the command headquarters in Stuttgart, September 14, 2010.

During his day-long visit to the
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WARD SENDS: 9-11

WARD SENDS: 9-11 WARD SENDS: 9-11
12:00 AM9/10/2010
The events of September 11th, 2001 forever changed the course of our nation. While the tragic loss of life of Americans and citizens from 70 other countries is etched in our collective memory, there were many heroes who stepped forward and took
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U.S. Africa Command Chaplain Conference Kicks Off in Garmisch

U.S. Africa Command Chaplain Conference Kicks Off in Garmisch U.S. Africa Command Chaplain Conference Kicks Off in Garmisch
12:00 AM9/9/2010
The 2010 U.S. Africa Command Chaplain Conference kicked off September 10 in the Bavarian village of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

The five-day conference brought together 35 chaplains and chaplains assistants from around the world,
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Soldier's Fest: September 27

Soldier's Fest: September 27 Soldier's Fest: September 27
12:00 AM9/9/2010
This year's Soldier's Fest will be held 27 Sep, 1300-1700. Participation is free and open to all military members of the Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ansbach Community.

This fest is in honor of all military personnel
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Photo Exhibit: Twin Towers Photo Twins

Photo Exhibit: Twin Towers Photo Twins Photo Exhibit: Twin Towers Photo Twins
12:00 AM9/8/2010
For many Americans the area around Ground Zero in New York City is sacred. This explains at least partially the uproar over plans to build a Muslim cultural center and a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero.

Stuttgart photographer Tom
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MEDFLAG10 Gets Under Way in Democratic Republic of Congo

MEDFLAG10 Gets Under Way in Democratic Republic of Congo MEDFLAG10 Gets Under Way in Democratic Republic of Congo
12:00 AM9/7/2010
Participants arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and began to prepare for MEDFLAG 10, a joint medical exercise focused on humanitarian assistance, September 6-18, 2010.

MEDFLAG 10 is the latest in a series of exercises
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WARD SENDS: Labor Day

WARD SENDS: Labor Day WARD SENDS: Labor Day
12:00 AM9/6/2010
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 workers.
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Four Patch Students Participating in Youth Concert

Four Patch Students Participating in Youth Concert Four Patch Students Participating in Youth Concert
12:00 AM9/1/2010
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
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Mullen Meets With EUCOM, AFRICOM Leaders

Mullen Meets With EUCOM, AFRICOM Leaders Mullen Meets With EUCOM, AFRICOM Leaders
12:00 AM9/1/2010
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 William
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Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference

Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference
12:00 AM8/27/2010
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 gathered for
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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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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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Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana

Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana
12:00 AM8/23/2010
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 traveling
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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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In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center

In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center
12:00 AM8/23/2010
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 coordination
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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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'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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