U.S. Military Security Assistance in Liberia Progresses
12:00 AM10/27/2010
The U.S. military's security cooperation efforts in Liberia reported progress October 25, 2010, to a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) delegation led by Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, AFRICOM's deputy to the commander for civil-military
In Final Stage, Amani Africa Exercise Gauges Africa Standby Force Readiness
12:00 AM10/27/2010
The African Union (AU) Commission's Africa Standby Force began the final phase of the Amani Africa Cycle with a command post exercise (CPX) October 20, 2010.
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Ward: National Guard, Reserves Making Vital Contribution in Africa
12:00 AM10/26/2010
The National Guard and Reserves are making a vital contribution in Africa, the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in Washington, D.C, October 25, 2010.
First Impressions: U.S. Air Force Meets Djibouti Air Force
12:00 AM10/25/2010
Leadership of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, attached to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, met with members of the Djiboutian Air Force for breakfast to exchange ideas on aircraft maintenance September 22, 2010. This is the first
AFRICOM Seaman Honored at USO Europe Service Salute
12:00 AM10/21/2010
Since his arrival to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) eight months ago, Petty Officer Third Class Kevin Mullins literally 'hit the deck' running. His efforts were recognized for his impact on both the command and local community during the
The Stuttgart Military Community Eishockey Club, through the generosity of the Stuttgart Community Spouses Club, is hosting a Family Skate Night on Saturday, 23 October 2010, from 17:15 to 18:45 at Eisstadion Wernau. The event is open to all ages
African Union's Shinkaiye Calls Maritime Security a World Issue at AFRICOM-Hosted Conference Conclusion
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Ambassador John K. Shinkaiye, African Union Commission chief of staff, concluded the Africa Maritime Safety and Security: Towards Economic Prosperity Conference with an address to attendees from Africa, Europe and the U.S. October 14, 2010, at the
Ambassador Johnnie Carson Addresses Shared Global Challenges of Maritime Safety and Security
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Ambassador Johnnie Carson, assistant secretary of state for African affairs, provided opening remarks to a conference of African, U.S. and European partners October 13, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
Defense Department's Huddleston Says Safeguarding Africa's Waters is Vital for International Trade
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Ambassador Vicki Huddleston, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Africa addressed the Maritime Safety and Security: Towards Economic Prosperity Conference October 13, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
Conference Emphasizes International Effort to Curb Africa's Maritime Security Challenges
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Long-term, sustainable approaches at sea and on land backed by international collaboration were consistent themes at the 2010 Maritime Safety and Security Towards Economic Prosperity Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, October 13-14, 2010.
General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference
12:00 AM10/15/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, hosted a conference attended by 19 African nations, five European nations and the U.S. October 13-14, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.