More than 300 soldiers converged upon the camps Recreation Center April 15 to witness a transfer of authority ceremony presided by Brigadier General William Glasgow, Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF-Horn of Africa) deputy commander.
On the Frontline: Congolese Soldiers Combat UXO, Mines
12:00 AM4/22/2011
"African solutions to African problems" - a motto of sorts for U.S. Africa Command engagement in Africa - stands as a reminder that helping African militaries self-sustain their operations is often just as important as the activity itself.
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USS Robert G. Bradley Welcomes AFRICOM Commander
12:00 AM4/22/2011
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) welcomed the commander of U.S. Africa Command onboard during a port visit in Dakar, Senegal, April 20, 2011.
General Carter F. Ham visited Robert G. Bradley to thank the crew for their dedication to the
African Military and Health Officials Gather for Malaria Symposium
12:00 AM4/20/2011
U.S. Africa Command marked World Malaria Day with a three-day symposium, April 19-21, 2011, at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany to share information about preventing malaria, a disease which kills more than a million Africans yearly.
U.S., Congolese Military to Participate in Joint Medical Exercise
12:00 AM4/14/2011
In partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), U.S. Air Forces Africa, will take part in MEDLITE 11 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from April 24 - May 4, 2011.
African Alumni of U.S. Naval War College Collaborate on Regional Maritime Security Issues
12:00 AM4/14/2011
Maritime safety and security along the coast of Africa was the focus of a three-day military symposium, April 12-14, 2011, that brought together approximately 50 African leaders from 13 different nations.
Army's Under Secretary Makes First Visit to AFRICOM
12:00 AM4/13/2011
Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Joseph W. Westphal, met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany, during his first visit to command headquarters April 11, 2011.
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
Assistant Secretary Carson Stresses Importance of Nigerian Elections
12:00 AM4/12/2011
This event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
Residents of the Panzer Housing Area may experience a loss of water or interruptions in the water supply on April 7 from 10 p.m. to April 8 at 6 a.m. as the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart
Presidential Proclamation--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
12:00 AM4/6/2011
Our Nation must continue to confront rape and other forms of sexual violence as a deplorable crime. Too many victims suffer unaided, and too many offenders elude justice. As we mark National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we
Capitol Hill Raises Concerns for Operations in Libya
12:00 AM4/4/2011
This Event summary, compiled by Kelly Hawkes for U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) Public Affairs, is intended to help describe policy discussions that may affect security policy in Africa. These informal observations and notes are intended to
U.S. AFRICOM Civilian Deputy Meets Senior Officials in The Gambia
12:00 AM4/4/2011
Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command's deputy to the commander for civil-military activities, traveled to the West African country of The Gambia on March 24, 2011 to meet with government officials in order to gain a deeper
AFRICOM Founder and First Deputy, Robert Moeller, Passes Away in Washington, D.C.
12:00 AM3/30/2011
Retired Vice Admiral Robert T. Moeller, a founder of U.S. Africa Command who led early planning efforts, served as the director of the U.S. AFRICOM Transition Team and then as the first deputy to the commander for military operations, traveling to
U.S. AFRICOM Volunteers Begin Renovations on Atta Region School
12:00 AM3/30/2011
A group of volunteers from Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti joined together on a weekend in March 2011 to begin renovations for a local school, a two-month project that includes cleaning and painting along with other possible construction projects.
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