GSA Outreach Europe and Africa 2010 - 12-15 July at the Millennium Hotel. Free training conference and trade expo for US military personnel, US Federal employees and foreign nationals working for USG. CONUS (215)-446-5047, Local +49-69-7535-7850,
Larry Diamond Speaks on Governance and Democracy in Africa
12:00 AM7/1/2010
Africa is at a pivotal moment of its development and depends heavily on nations' abilities to improve their governance, according to a social scientist who spoke to U.S. Africa Command staff members, June 29, 2010.
June 28 to July 7 has been designated Armed Forces Voters Week and
Overseas Citizens Voters Week to encourage all citizens voting under the
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
What do you need to know about the Sun and Skin Cancer
12:00 AM7/1/2010
The Department of Defense 2010 Employee Wellness Campaign explores monthly health topics and provides you with information you need to maintain good health.
July's Theme is "Sun Safety". An adequate amount of sun
As another national birthday approaches, we Americans have much to be proud of. We remember our history from our own independence from colonial rule 234 years ago. We remember those who
Pandemic Disaster Response Exercise Closes in Benin
12:00 AM6/30/2010
Participants of U.S. Africa Command's West Africa Disaster Response Exercise summarized lessons learned and discussed ways ahead, June 25, 2010, wrapping up the five-day event in Cotonou, Benin.
One might assume that in Europe no other sporting event would take precedence over World Cup Soccer, but girls softball trumped international football, at least for some very proud and enthusiastic parents, as the 11- and 12-year-old Stuttgart All
June 28 to July 7 has been designated Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Citizens Voters Week to encourage all citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act who have not registered to vote or requested an absentee
Kansas Soldiers Assume Force Protection Mission at Camp Lemonnier
12:00 AM6/28/2010
The 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, Kansas National Guard conducted a Relief in Place and Transfer of Authority with the 1st Battalion 65th Infantry Regiment, Puerto Rico National Guard June 24, 2010 at Camp Lemonnier,
Brigadier General Woodward Receives 17th Air Force Guidon
12:00 AM6/28/2010
Seventeenth Air Force welcomed a new commander June 28, 2010 as Brig. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward received the guidon in a change-of-command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Woodward took charge of the organization, also known
U.S. Army Africa chaplains mentor Namibian counterparts on HIV/AIDS counseling
12:00 AM6/25/2010
When it comes to talking with military members and their families about facing terminal illness, the U.S. Army often relies upon the skills and training of its chaplains and enlisted chaplain's assistants.
Nigeria: Gen. Agwai awarded international peace and security award
12:00 AM6/25/2010
Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai, was awarded the "Visionary Award" by the US-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, June 23, 2010.
Week two of being underway on the Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, we are still cruising along in the Atlantic very excited to reach land and our first port call. This week, we are preparing for our port calls and painting the main passageway. Taping
Plans underway for fourth year of Africa Partnership Station
12:00 AM6/24/2010
The international naval collaboration designed to assist African nations with maritime safety and security threats – the Africa Partnership Station (APS) – brought with it several "firsts" in the past year, and planners hope 2011 will be no