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Army Civil Affairs Teams Attend Issa Chief Wedding

12:00 AM10/14/2010
A U.S. Army 418th Civil Affairs Team (Charlie Company) was invited by the tribal Chief (Ugaas) of Issa, Mustafe Maxamed Ibraahim, to attend his wedding celebration September 23, 2010.

Through meetings with tribal elders and advisors,
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CMSAF Visits Botswana, Shares View on Deliberate Development

12:00 AM10/14/2010
Deliberate development is a topic the chief master sergeant of the Air Force discusses throughout the Air Force and in many corners of the world.
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Collaboration for Rapid Response to Malaria Outbreak

12:00 AM10/13/2010
Long lasting insecticidal bed nets (LLINs) have been proven to reduce malaria by up to 90% if used properly, and they are more effective if the entire community is using them simultaneously.

Although the Government of Ethiopia
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Military Headlines of Interest

12:00 AM10/13/2010
Congress Approves Stop-Loss Pay Extension

Congress is giving Service Members and veterans a little more time — until Dec. 3 — to apply for the extra pay that is owed them if their active service was involuntarily extended between Sept.
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Chairman's Corner: Happy Birthday Navy - October 13, 2010

12:00 AM10/13/2010
Two hundred and thirty five years ago, Continental Congress passed legislation to fit out "two swift sailing vessels" with ten guns and eighty crewmen creating the humble beginnings to what would become the United States Navy. We celebrate this
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DONATE to CFC and help Make a Difference

12:00 AM10/13/2010
Gen Ward kicked off the US Africa Command CFC-Overseas Campaign on 4 October 2010. In order to promote CFC-Overseas, for the next 8 weeks we would like to use as many venues and resources as possible to improve our participation in "Making a
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African Union, U.S. Officials Stress Global Importance of Maritime Security at AFRICOM-Hosted Conference

12:00 AM10/13/2010
African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Erastus Mwencha delivered a message of widening international cooperation to a conference of African, U.S., and European partners in Stuttgart, Germany October 13, 2010, during a speech focused on
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Demonstration in Downtown Stuttgart Thursday Evening

12:00 AM10/13/2010
On Thursday, 14 October 2010, starting at 1830 hours, a group supporting the Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) construction project will conduct a run starting at the Leuze Mineralbad, located at Am Leuzebad 2, 70190 Stuttgart, through
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Command Sergeant Major Blog: September 2010

12:00 AM10/12/2010
It's been almost two months since I last wrote...hard to believe.

Since my last blog I have been to Liberia, Djibouti, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. A very special event in September was the privilege and honor of hosting
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Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation

12:00 AM10/12/2010
AFRICOM commander General William "Kip" Ward discussed U.S. Africa Command's role in supporting U.S. government efforts for stability and security in Africa with Robert Bosch Foundation members October 7, 2010 at the Robert Bosch house
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Army Africa Medical Personnel Among 1st to Attend Revamped Tropical Medicine Course at Walter Reed

12:00 AM10/12/2010
The continent of Africa is home to many tropical diseases, which cause illness and, in some instances, death. Tropical diseases wreak havoc on the social and economic growth of the continent and affect the health and welfare of those who travel.
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AFRICOM General Establishes Legacy as 1st Chief of Staff

12:00 AM10/8/2010
U.S. Africa Command staff gathered to honor their first chief of staff during an award ceremony and farewell potluck September 27, 2010.

Major General Michael Snodgrass has spent the past three years responsible for AFRICOM staff -
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Commander, NAVEUR-NAVAF, JFC Naples, Passes the Flag

12:00 AM10/8/2010
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald turned over command to Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, during a change of command ceremony at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, October 6, 2010.

The ceremony marked the completion of Fitzgerald's
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NAVEUR-NAVAF Commander Retires after 37-year Naval Career

12:00 AM10/7/2010
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), commander of Allied Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, retired concluding a 37-year Naval career, in Naples, Italy October 6, 2010.

Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, a native of
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42nd Annual Pfennig Bazaar

12:00 AM10/7/2010
The German American Women's Club Stuttgart is hosting the 42nd Annual Pfenning Bazaar.

Schedule
October 21: Set-up from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
October 22: Sale from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
October 23: Sale from 9:30
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CFC Begins Overseas

12:00 AM10/6/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, kicked off the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Overseas for the command October 4, 2010, at Kelley Barracks.

CFC, the annual giving drive for the Department
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NEWS FLASH: Stuttgart Force Protection Exercise Measures Continue

12:00 AM10/5/2010
As part of its continuing Force Protection program, the US Army Garrison Stuttgart will undergo a series of increased security checks at all installation entrance gates as well as facilities throughout the Stuttgart community. Units will be
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U.S. Department of State Issues Europe Travel Alert

12:00 AM10/4/2010
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to
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Stuttgart Military Community Rallies in Support of Cancer Survivors and Warriors

12:00 AM10/4/2010
The Stuttgart military community rallied to support cancer survivors and warriors at the USAG Stuttgart Run 4 Life event at Husky Field Oct. 1, 2010 as part of the Disability Employment Awareness Month activities.

"Cancer Does Not
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High-Level U.S. Delegation Attending Nigeria's 50th Celebration

12:00 AM10/1/2010
President Obama is sending a high-level delegation to attend Nigeria's 50th anniversary independence celebration October 1, 2010, reflecting the high level of importance the United States places on the U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship.  Read more