AFRICOM Commander Pays Tribute to Muslim Tradition at Iftar
12:00 AM8/26/2010
Despite a busy four-day, three-country trip through Africa with engagements day and night, General William "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, set time aside to attend an important Muslim tradition during Ramadan -- an iftar on Camp
Free Activities in September for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
12:00 AM8/25/2010
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and to recognize this cause there are several activities taking place throughout the garrison. Each one of the CSF pillars of fitness is supported with these activities to help the community
Tops in Blue Performs at 63rd Annual Air Force Ball
12:00 AM8/25/2010
The Air Force celebrates is birthday will an annual ball September 18, 2010. A social begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at Stadhalle, Sindelfingen.
Ticket prices are as follows:
E1-E6/GS6 and below: Free to first 50
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Organization Serves Soldiers, Families
12:00 AM8/25/2010
Retired Army Lieutenant General Roger G. Thompson, Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), vice president of membership and meetings, visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), August 24, 2010 to learn about the command, as well as to inform General
Seven crew members from the newly activated Liberian Coast Guard (LCG) spent 10 days at sea with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) crew off the coast of western Africa August 13-23, 2010.
Kenyan Military and Government Ministries Respond to Potential Disasters
12:00 AM8/25/2010
Participants of Kenya's National Pandemic Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise began the collaborative portion of the event, August 25, 2010, testing their ability to work together as a nation and respond to potential disaster scenarios.
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Stuttgart News Briefs: August 24
12:00 AM8/24/2010
Garrison to host Community Teacher and Newcomer Welcome Reception Aug. 26
The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will host a welcome reception for community newcomers and teachers and faculty of the Stuttgart Schools starting at 4
Kenyan Civilian and Military Personnel Collaborate on Pandemic Response Plan
12:00 AM8/24/2010
Civilian and military representatives from Kenya came together in Mombasa for a week-long exercise to prepare for a potential pandemic, August 23-27, 2010.
The Kenya National Government Pandemic Disaster Response Tabletop Exercise was
THETA RHO Chapter-Omega PSI Phi Fraternity invites U.S. Africa Command members to participate in their inaugural Purple and Gold Golf Classic September 3, 2010, at the Stuttgart Golf Course in Kornwestheim. Proceeds from the event benefit the
In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center
12:00 AM8/23/2010
For the first time ever, a direct communications link was established between the African Union and units in the field as part of the annual Africa Endeavor 2010 exercise, in which 36 African nations met in Ghana to improve military coordination
A town hall meeting for all Department of Defense civil service employees and their supervisors will be 1 to 3 p.m. August 24, 2010, at the Patch Theater.
The meeting is held to discuss DoD Civilian Training Opportunities for all HQ
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Working Group Visits AFRICOM
12:00 AM8/20/2010
Members of the Comprehensive Review Working Group briefing tour in Europe met with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) uniformed personnel during an Information Exchange Forum to discuss implications of a potential repeal of the "Don't Ask,
Sailors assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command’s (MCAST) Security Force Assistance Detachment began small boat operations training with 11 soldiers and sailors from Sierra Leone’s military, Aug. 16.
Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences
12:00 AM8/20/2010
U.S. Africa Command's resources director, Heidi Grant, has been named to be the next under secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon.
Interviewed about her career, personal life, and future
Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), the leading provider of U.S. military imagery and the connection between media around the world and service members, announced August 18, 2010, they are reaching out to an ever-growing audience
The Navy Ball will be cooking beef brisket sandwiches and brats, rain or shine, August 19 starting 11 a.m. until the food is gone at the 3309 Gazebo, Kelley Barracks. Come have lunch with your shipmates, and while you're at it, mark your
AAFES Working Double Time to Correct Inadvertent Double Charges
Army and Air Force Exchange operations are experiencing a double whammy no one saw coming; a processing error that resulted in duplicate charges on credit
News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday
12:00 AM8/16/2010
The Kelley Barracks Community Bank will be closed Monday Aug. 16, from 1-2 p.m. due to an unexpected staff shortage.
On Aug. 18, the Community Banks in the USAG Stuttgart area will be closed in the morning for mandatory training.
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Stuttgart News Briefs: August 13, 2010
12:00 AM8/13/2010
Civil Air Patrol Flight coming to Stuttgart A Civil Air Patrol Flight is being stood up in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. CAP is for students ages 12 to 18. CAP officials will be at the AAFES Main Exchange on Panzer Kaserne Aug. 14 from