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Uganda Defense Force Soldiers First to Earn Air Load Planner Certification

Uganda Defense Force Soldiers First to Earn Air Load Planner Certification

Uganda Defense Force Soldiers First to Earn Air Load Planner Certification

12:00 AM9/27/2010

A U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) organized Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team (ADAPT) recently trained, and for the first time ever, certified 25 soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) as C-130 aircraft load planners in Entebbe,

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Helping From the Ground Up: CJTF-HOA Donates Shoes

Helping From the Ground Up: CJTF-HOA Donates Shoes

Helping From the Ground Up: CJTF-HOA Donates Shoes

12:00 AM9/27/2010

Men and women of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier came together with a surprise of new shoes for the children of the National Center for the Protection of Juvenile Boys September 16, 2010. The idea for the drop came from

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U.S. Air Forces Africa Hosts Kenyan Defence Forces Familiarization Visit

U.S. Air Forces Africa Hosts Kenyan Defence Forces Familiarization Visit

U.S. Air Forces Africa Hosts Kenyan Defence Forces Familiarization Visit

12:00 AM9/17/2010

Four Kenyan defence sergeants major from various branches of the Kenyan military were treated to a whirlwind familiarization visit to Ramstein Air Base to gain insight into professional military education programs designed for enlisted service

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U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics

U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics

U.S. Air Force Trains Congolese Medics

12:00 AM9/17/2010

When Captain Adam Waggoner arrived in Kisingani, Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2010 for a six month deployment, his mission was to provide medical support to a 30-person Special Operations Command and Control Element that was working to

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402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

12:00 AM9/16/2010

The U.S. Army 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion took over as the battalion headquarters for the Horn of Africa in a transfer of authority flag unfurling ceremony September 14, 2010, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The 418th Civil Affairs

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402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

402nd Civil Affairs Battalion Takes Reins in Djibouti

12:00 AM9/16/2010

The U.S. Army 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion took over as the battalion headquarters for the Horn of Africa in a transfer of authority flag unfurling ceremony September 14, 2010, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

The 418th Civil Affairs

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General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement

12:00 AM9/15/2010

General Officer Announcement:

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Army Gen. Carter F. Ham for re-appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander, U.S. Africa Command.

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NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts Final APS 2011 Planning

NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts Final APS 2011 Planning

NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts Final APS 2011 Planning

12:00 AM9/14/2010

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, together with 25 African and European partner countries hosted a week-long final planning conference for Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2011 East and West, starting September 8, 2010.

The

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AFRICOM Offers Employee Influenza Vaccinations Sept. 20, 30

AFRICOM Offers Employee Influenza Vaccinations Sept. 20, 30

AFRICOM Offers Employee Influenza Vaccinations Sept. 20, 30

12:00 AM9/14/2010

AFRICOM INFLUENZA VACCINATION DAYS
U.S. Africa Command employee influenza vaccinations are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 20 and 30, 2010 at the Kelley Barracks Fitness Center.

U.S. Africa Command uniformed

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U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Military Deputy

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Military Deputy

U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Military Deputy

12:00 AM9/8/2010

A former joint staff strategic planner and Naval Forces Africa operations director became the U.S. Africa Command deputy to the commander for military operations (DCMO) August 16, 2010.

As DCMO, Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig

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Photo Exhibit: Twin Towers Photo Twins

Photo Exhibit: Twin Towers Photo Twins

Photo Exhibit: Twin Towers Photo Twins

12:00 AM9/8/2010

For many Americans the area around Ground Zero in New York City is sacred. This explains at least partially the uproar over plans to build a Muslim cultural center and a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero.

Stuttgart photographer Tom

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MEDFLAG10 Gets Under Way in Democratic Republic of Congo

MEDFLAG10 Gets Under Way in Democratic Republic of Congo

MEDFLAG10 Gets Under Way in Democratic Republic of Congo

12:00 AM9/7/2010

Participants arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and began to prepare for MEDFLAG 10, a joint medical exercise focused on humanitarian assistance, September 6-18, 2010.

MEDFLAG 10 is the latest in a series of exercises

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Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference

Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference

Army Africa Hosts Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference

12:00 AM8/27/2010

U.S. Army Africa opened a weeklong Theater Army Security Cooperation Conference August 23, 2010 in Vicenza, Italy.

Representatives from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Army Africa, and an array of Army commands and programs gathered for

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AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees

AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees

AFRICOM Congratulates Promotion Selectees

12:00 AM8/27/2010

U.S. Africa Command congratulates the following officers selected for promotion:

Lieutenant Colonel:

BRIAN LEIBUNDGUTH (COS)

JONATHAN LESLIE (SOCAF; departed AFRICOM)

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AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

12:00 AM8/26/2010

General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, was among senior U.S. officials who spoke out against the al-Shabaab terror bombing August 24, 2010, in Mogadishu, Somalia, that killed more than 30 people, including members of

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Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana

Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana

Army Africa Officers Present Military Decision Making Process Seminar in Botswana

12:00 AM8/23/2010

Two U.S. Army Africa officers conducted a Military Decision Making Process seminar for Botswana Defense Force leaders August 2-6, 2010, in Gaborone, Republic of Botswana.

Majors Tre Wilcher III and Dan Kolva undertook the traveling

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In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center

In First-Ever Communications Test, AFRICOM Assists African Union Peace Ops Center

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

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Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences

Former U.S. Africa Command Resources Director Heidi Grant Shares Life, Career Experiences

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

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Africa Endeavor, African Union to Link via Satellite

Africa Endeavor, African Union to Link via Satellite

Africa Endeavor, African Union to Link via Satellite

12:00 AM8/16/2010

In an exercise where communication between nations is essential, technology can be the vital link that provides that connection. For the first time during an Africa Endeavor (AE) exercise, a satellite link will be used this week to communicate

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News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday

News Brief: Local Community Bank closures today and Wednesday

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. Read more

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