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African Senior Foreign Military Leaders Get Educated on AFRICOM

African Senior Foreign Military Leaders Get Educated on AFRICOM

African Senior Foreign Military Leaders Get Educated on AFRICOM

12:00 AM6/6/2011

Senior foreign military leaders from 18 African countries gathered in Washington D.C. the third week of May 2011 to participate in the second "Warrant Officer and Sergeants Major Symposium" hosted by the U.S. Africa Command with support from the

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Author Discusses Human Trafficking in Africa

Author Discusses Human Trafficking in Africa

Author Discusses Human Trafficking in Africa

12:00 AM6/2/2011

Human trafficking will be a defining issue of the 21st century and especially in Africa where there are so many youth without access to jobs and a living wage, said Dr. Louise Shelley who spoke at the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters on

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AFRICOM Service Members Conduct Memorial Mission to Honor Fallen

AFRICOM Service Members Conduct Memorial Mission to Honor Fallen

AFRICOM Service Members Conduct Memorial Mission to Honor Fallen

12:00 AM6/2/2011

More than 35 Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) service members climbed aboard two CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters on May 30, 2011, Memorial Day, and traveled to some of Djibouti's most remote regions to honor CJTF-HOA

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AFRICOM Service Members Conduct Memorial Mission to Honor Fallen

AFRICOM Service Members Conduct Memorial Mission to Honor Fallen

AFRICOM Service Members Conduct Memorial Mission to Honor Fallen

12:00 AM6/2/2011

More than 35 Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) service members climbed aboard two CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters on May 30, 2011, Memorial Day, and traveled to some of Djibouti's most remote regions to honor CJTF-HOA

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Memorial Day in North Africa Echoes Past and Present Struggles for Freedom

Memorial Day in North Africa Echoes Past and Present Struggles for Freedom

Memorial Day in North Africa Echoes Past and Present Struggles for Freedom

12:00 AM5/31/2011

At a Memorial Day observance at the World War II cemetery in North Africa, the U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia spoke of past and present sacrifices for freedom and of the sacrifices Tunisia's people have made this year in their own democratic

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Gates Stresses Reflection in Memorial Day Message

Gates Stresses Reflection in Memorial Day Message

Gates Stresses Reflection in Memorial Day Message

12:00 AM5/26/2011

In his final Memorial Day message as his June 30 retirement nears, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called on service members to reflect on their comrades who have died in service to the nation.

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Stuttgart Army Career and Alumni Program Expands Hours

Stuttgart Army Career and Alumni Program Expands Hours

Stuttgart Army Career and Alumni Program Expands Hours

12:00 AM5/20/2011

The Stuttgart Army Career and Alumni Program now offers expanded office hours. Effective May 16, The ACAP office is open Monday-Friday from 0830-1630. The ACAP Center is located on Panzer Kaserne, Building 2915, Room 418. Once individuals have

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APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

12:00 AM5/20/2011

More than 250 military, government and civilian personnel from African, European and South American countries and the United States met in Norfolk the week of May 16, 2011 to begin planning for Africa Partnership Station (APS) engagements to take

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U.S. AFRICOM's 2011 Command Climate Survey Kicks Off May 18

U.S. AFRICOM's 2011 Command Climate Survey Kicks Off May 18

U.S. AFRICOM's 2011 Command Climate Survey Kicks Off May 18

12:00 AM5/18/2011

AFRICOM's Command Climate Survey (CCS) kicks off May 18, 2011 and will run until June 3. Passwords will not provide access until 19 May (0600 CET). The CCS provides employees with a forum to give feedback on many of the factors that affect the

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AFRICOM Contractor Helped get U.S. Army Commemorative Coins Issued

AFRICOM Contractor Helped get U.S. Army Commemorative Coins Issued

AFRICOM Contractor Helped get U.S. Army Commemorative Coins Issued

12:00 AM5/18/2011

Since he was 10 years old, Bradford Sellers thought, "Wouldn't it be great someday if I could make a commemorative coin happen?"

The international affairs specialist, a contractor with Capstone Corporation working at the

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ECOWAS Officials Visit AFRICOM Headquarters, Attend Planning Conference

ECOWAS Officials Visit AFRICOM Headquarters, Attend Planning Conference

ECOWAS Officials Visit AFRICOM Headquarters, Attend Planning Conference

12:00 AM5/17/2011

Two senior officials of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) visited U.S. Africa Command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, May 16, 2011, to meet with AFRICOM staff and collaborate on areas of common interest.
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AFRICOM Staff Participates in Bike to Work Week

AFRICOM Staff Participates in Bike to Work Week

AFRICOM Staff Participates in Bike to Work Week

12:00 AM5/17/2011

In recognition of National Fitness Month, May 2011, members of U.S. Africa Command on Kelley Barracks, are participating in "Bike to Work Week" and taking advantage of this healthy and sustainable form of transportation. The event is part

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Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium

Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium

Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium

12:00 AM5/17/2011

Senior foreign military leaders from 17 African countries gathered in Washington, D.C. at the National Defense University May 17, 2011 to kick off a week long Warrant Offer and Sergeants Major Symposium co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the

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Armed Forces of Liberia's Military Justice System Focuses on Human Rights and Discipline

Armed Forces of Liberia's Military Justice System Focuses on Human Rights and Discipline

Armed Forces of Liberia's Military Justice System Focuses on Human Rights and Discipline

12:00 AM5/16/2011

"Building a Force For Good"--the unofficial motto of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), as dubbed by Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf--describes the change of direction being taken by this newly re-formed military, as it rebuilds

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NGO Addresses Sexual Violence Issues in DRC using Popular Media

NGO Addresses Sexual Violence Issues in DRC using Popular Media

NGO Addresses Sexual Violence Issues in DRC using Popular Media

12:00 AM5/13/2011

Sexual violence is a daily reality for many women living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often called the "Rape Capital of the World." One non-governmental organization is taking a multi-faceted approach to prevent these types of

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U.S. Ambassador to DRC Visits AFRICOM

U.S. Ambassador to DRC Visits AFRICOM

U.S. Ambassador to DRC Visits AFRICOM

12:00 AM5/11/2011

U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ambassador James Entwistle, made his first visit to U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany May 5-6, 2011.

Entwistle met with AFRICOM leadership during his

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Update: Kelley Barracks SATO Office

Update: Kelley Barracks SATO Office

Update: Kelley Barracks SATO Office

12:00 AM5/10/2011

On Monday, May 16th SATO Travel will open an office on Kelley Barracks in BLDG 3300 (Kelley Club). The office will be located on the second floor, room two. Effective 16 May, AFRICOM travel MUST use the Kelley Barracks office for all official

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AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'

AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'

AFRICOM Commander to Staff, 'We Are Moving Forward'

12:00 AM5/6/2011

Now two months into commanding U.S. Africa Command, General Carter Ham gathered staff members for an "All-Hands meeting" May 5, 2011, to present quarterly awards, to offer his latest guidance on AFRICOM, and to share his impressions of his

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AFRICOM Climate Survey Allows Staff to Voice Opinions

AFRICOM Climate Survey Allows Staff to Voice Opinions

AFRICOM Climate Survey Allows Staff to Voice Opinions

12:00 AM5/5/2011

U.S. Africa Command service members and federal civilians have an opportunity to express their opinions about work-related issues to leadership during the online Command Climate Survey, which will run from May 19 to June 3, 2011.

The

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Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

Author, Professor Discusses Civil-Military Relations, Democratic Governance in Africa

12:00 AM5/4/2011

Bridging the gap between the military and civilians in order to democratize Africa was the topic of discussion by Dr. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo, who spoke to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters staff April 27, 2011, on Kelley Barracks. Read more

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