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May 18, 2012
The American Admiral praised the Europeans for their engagement in the Hindu Kush. But to remain militarily important, they will have to increase their defense spending.
And in his last interview before the NATO Summit begins in Chicago Sunday, Admiral Stavridis promised that the (American) partnership with Europe will remain strong.
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May 16, 2012
The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted the European Tanker Symposium here May 9 through 11with attendees from Royal Air Force 101 Sq., French air force "Bretagne" Sq., Italian air force 14 Wing, Belgium air component, and the 603rd Air and Operations Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
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May 14, 2012
"Today is a bittersweet occasion," said Lt. Gen. James Terry, during a casing of the V Corps colors ceremony at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center May 10.
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May 12, 2012
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson participated in a multinational training exercise aboard the Hellenic navy training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Center in support of exercise Phoenix Express 2012 in Souda Bay, Crete, May 12.
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May 7, 2012
Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12), a multi-national exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, officially kicked off at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operation Training Center (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, May 7.
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May 5, 2012
The people of Pilsen are not the only ones this weekend honoring the World War Two veterans who liberated this city in 1945. Mixed into the crowd, taking in all the exhibits, the food and local culture are modern day soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe, the soldiers who carry the torch today, following in the footsteps of the greatest generation from sixty-seven years ago.
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May 2, 2012
More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered free time to clean up two parks in the community here April 22.
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April 24, 2012
Representatives of the military medical community from 11 Partnership for Peace and NATO countries met to discuss common problems and solutions within the career field here April 18 - 20.
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April 19, 2012
U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen launched Thracian Star 2012, a joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability, during a ceremony here April 18.
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April 12, 2012
The first joint-nation NCO symposium between Bulgaria and America ended at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11.
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April 11, 2012
The first day is complete of a joint-nation non-commissioned officer symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 American and Bulgarian senior enlisted members shared their doctrine, experiences and strengths during four discussions and a small-group breakout session.
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April 9, 2012
The first Bulgarian and U.S. joint-nation non-commissioned officer symposium takes place at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11.
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March 30, 2012
The U.S. State Department presented a Polish admiral and graduate of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies with an American military medal March 22.
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March 25, 2012
U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Hungarian Special Operations Forces gathered to pay solemn tribute to Master Sgt. Danial ‘Slim’ Adams as the SF camp was dedicated and named in his honor.
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March 21, 2012
The future of Afghanistan and what might happen in that nation after 2014 took center stage during a three-day conference held by three of the Department of Defense’s regional centers here March 13-15.
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March 14, 2012
The Turkish and U.S. air forces successfully synched a communication system together during the bilateral training exercise Anatolian Falcon 2012 here March 13.
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February 24, 2012
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), and commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples (JFC), held a change of command ceremony on Naval Support Activity Naples in Naples, Italy, Feb. 24, where Adm. Bruce W. Clingan relieved Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III.
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February 16, 2012
Adapting the posture of our forces in Europe is essential to meet our collective defense commitments under NATO’s Article 5 and to address the full range of 21st century challenges.
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December 18, 2011
NATO began its peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and officially ended Operation Deny Flight, in which EUCOM forces played a major role.
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December 8, 2011
One Soldier was rendered unconscious by a bomb blast, but recovered and repelled an enemy attack. One Soldier strained both his hamstrings carrying slain French officer down a mountain. One Soldier scaled up and down a mountain three times to save his fellow comrade. One Soldier was shot by enemy fire in the arm three times, yet continued to aggressively engage the enemy. And one Soldier ran through a burning building to evacuate its residents.
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November 23, 2011
Rear Adm. James G. Foggo, III, met with French navy leadership at the naval base in Brest, France, Tuesday, to strengthen relations and plan for future engagements.
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November 20, 2011
The Dayton Peace Agreement is initialed at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio, ending three and a half years of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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November 1, 2011
Dr. Janine Davidson, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Plans, observed Europe's Full-Spectrum Training Environment rotation, Oct. 20-22, during the final stages of training. "It's an opportunity to really think about these facilities and the way we use them," Davidson said. "I really believe that if you are going to train the way you fight, you need to train with your allies. And so, it's important to be here."
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October 5, 2011
Statement by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on Stationing Aegis Ships at Rota, Spain
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August 18, 2011
Thirty-two Soldiers and one Sailor from 2nd NATO Signal Battalion, Deployable Communications Module, Alpha Company (DCM-A), attached to Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, returned home after a scheduled 6-month deployment to Afghanistan here, Aug. 12.
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July 6, 2011
Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Georgian, Romanian, Ukrainian and U.S. diving teams met last week in Constanta, Romania, for the engagement event Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2011, co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. navies.
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June 24, 2011
Allied Strike 2011, the largest JTAC and Close Air Support exercise in Europe, kicked off here this morning with an opening ceremony which included three airmen jumping out of a C-130J aircraft and a welcome address by Col. Nick Vite, commander of the 4th Air Support Operations Group, the unit sponsoring the exercise.
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June 17, 2011
With more and more European partner nation Special Operation Forces (SOF) participating in ISAF operations, having medical personnel available to save the lives of wounded personnel in austere and sometimes dangerous environments is of critical importance.
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June 15, 2011
Air Force Reserve Airmen and KC-135 Stratotankers from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., took part in Northern Viking 11, a biennial NATO air-space and maritime protection exercise here June 3-10, 2011.
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April 11, 2011
The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Naples, Italy, April 10, during a regularly scheduled port visit.
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April 1, 2011
USS Monterey (CG 61) hosted 300 multinational dignitaries from NATO as a part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach for missile defense during a port visit to Antwerp, Belgium, March 29-31.
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March 30, 2011
USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Antwerp, Belgium, Mar. 27, as part of a scheduled port visit.
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December 20, 2010
Being deployed presents many challenges for Soldiers. One Soldier from Multinational Battle Group East has found a way to continue to enjoy one of his favorite activities, even while deployed to Kosovo as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission here.
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December 13, 2010
A contingent from NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan spent the day at the Marshall Center talking to staff members and interacting with better than 140 students in the Program in Advanced Security Studies Dec. 9.
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December 3, 2010
Ambassador Reeker joined the Minister of Defense Zoran Konjanovski, the Chief of Defense, Lieutenant General Miroslav Stojanovski and Vermont Adjutant General Representative Lieutenant Colonel David Kaiser yesterday at the Army’s Ilinden Barracks to officially welcome home the 79 soldiers who have successfully completed the first ever 9-month combined deployment in Afghanistan.
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November 22, 2010
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, hosted a ‘Thanks for Giving’ concert at the Mostera D’Oltremare Teatro, Nov. 19.
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November 21, 2010
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia, Nov. 21, 2010 – The NATO summit that concluded yesterday in Lisbon, Portugal, was a “tremendous success” from the U.S. standpoint, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
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November 17, 2010
Special Forces units are often charged with going into unfamiliar, remote and potentially dangerous areas to gather intelligence and conduct operations independent of external support.
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November 12, 2010
Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel clutched their stomachs and laughed as Tommy Savitt and the rest of the “Ineligible Bachelors” performed their comedy routines, Nov. 7.
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November 11, 2010
Dozens of children from the Kamenica/Kamenice municipality rode off on bicycles to start of a day of events with U.S. Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East, Nov. 7.
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November 10, 2010
Multinational Battle Group East’s Task Force Medical Falcon conducted a medical seminar on anesthesiology at the Cultural House in Zebnice/Zebnice, Nov. 8, as part of a program known as “Grand Rounds.”
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October 18, 2010
U.S. ships attached to Destroyer Squadron 24 successfully completed Joint Warrior 10-2 in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 14.
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October 8, 2010
The Polish contingent of Multinational Battle Group East held a Transfer of Authority ceremony here, Sept. 25.
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September 24, 2010
Lithuanian, Polish, and U.S. Special Operations Forces assembled on Sept. 21 for the arrival of President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Rasa Jukneviciene, U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne E. Derse, Lithuanian Chief of Defense Maj. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, leading officials of the Ministry of National Defense and Lithuanian Armed Forces, as well as other distinguished guests who visited the Dragunu Batalionas and USS Mount Whitney.
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September 24, 2010
Special Operations Forces representing seven countries stood in formation as part of the official opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 10 multi-national special operations exercise on Sept. 20 at the 21st Tactical Airbase in Swidwin, Poland.
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September 23, 2010
Medical professionals from throughout NATO gathered here for the Joint Medical Advisory Conference, Sept. 4.
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September 17, 2010
Legal professionals from across Europe, Central Asia and the United States gathered to discuss issues ranging from the NATO Status of Forces Agreement to education Sept. 13-17 in Budapest.
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September 15, 2010
Lt. Dorina Petre was the only female standing in formation with nearly 200 U.S. and Romanian Special Forces soldiers. Her small framed stature stood out amongst the men with green, burgundy and blue berets even though she was wearing a green beret herself. She did not feel out of place however, since she was surrounded by the men who knew her plight and the legacy of her last name, so much so that they fought for her to be assigned to their ranks.
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September 12, 2010
Sept. 11 is a date that has been ingrained in the hearts and minds of many Americans. It marks the anniversary of that fateful morning in 2001, when terrorist attacks cut short the lives of approximately 3,000 people and shook an entire nation. Now, nine years later, the memories of that morning are still fresh in the minds of Americans, including the Soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East, who are deployed to Kosovo as part of the NATO peacekeeping mission here.
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August 12, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany — Poland Special Operations Forces Command (POLSOFCOM) and experts from U.S. Special Operations Command Europe conducted a two-week symposium held Aug. 3 – 12 at Panzer Barracks.
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August 12, 2010
LISBON, Portugal – Navy Capt. Karl Thomas was relieved as commanding officer by Navy Capt. Jeffrey Ruth during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Aug. 12.
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August 10, 2010
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – USS Taylor (FFG 50) moored pier side in Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 10, to participate in the 500 year anniversary of the Danish navy.
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August 9, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany — Allied Strike 10 allowed Belgium, Denmark, German, Dutch, Portuguese and U.S. Air Force and Army personnel to come together as of Aug 9 in a realistic combat training environment to understand how one and another work.
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August 9, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo -- Fuel specialists crucial to Camp Bondsteel operations.
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August 9, 2010
ORLLAN/ORLANE, Kosovo — Kosovo Forces soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East and MNBG Center shared training, Aug. 9, during a joint patrol on the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) east of Prishtine/Pristina, Kosovo.
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August 6, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Ramstein medics sharpened their skills during Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility training Aug. 2-6 at Ramstein Air Base.
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August 6, 2010
LAJES FIELD, Azores — Air Force Master Sgt. Rigoberto Chacon, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron Programs Flight superintendent, was presented the Bronze Star Medal by Air Force Col. Jose A. Rivera, 65th Air Base Wing commander, during a ceremony Aug. 6.
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August 5, 2010
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Tanker crews from the 100th Air Refueling Wing just wrapped up participation in the multinational exercise Allied Strike, which ran from Aug. 2 to 5.
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August 4, 2010
SIDNEY, Australia - On August 4 Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, concluded his official visit to Australia, upon invitation from the Australian Military Authorities.
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August 4, 2010
LISBON, Portugal — Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, and Allan J. Katz, U.S. ambassador to Portugal, co-hosted a reception for more than 250 distinguished guests aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) Aug 4.
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August 4, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany — Air Force Senior Airman Brad Salazar, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron radio operator, maintainer and driver, was honorably awarded the prestigious Bronze Star medal during a ceremony Aug. 8.
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August 3, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Fourteen members of the Ramstein Works Council II recently given the opportunity recently to view part of Air Force operations they normally aren't involved.
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August 2, 2010
USS TAYLOR, Meditteranean Sea — USS Taylor (FFG 50) rendered assistance to three stranded Spanish boaters southeast of Gibraltar Aug 2.
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August 1, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — With the return of V Corps soldiers from Afghanistan Aug. 1, the Heidelberg Lady Generals basketball team got their head coach back.
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July 30, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — More than 40 reservists from the 934th Civil Engineer Squadron in Minneapolis, Minn., are helping out the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron this summer with several engineering projects.
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July 30, 2010
ATHENS, Greece - The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, met in Athens with the Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, General Ioannis Giagkos.
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July 29, 2010
LIMBAŽI, Latvia -- A small fire station and nine more like it spread throughout the country will soon receive the necessary renovations to improve the timeliness and quality of emergency services received as of July 29.
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July 29, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany-- The Joint Multinational Readiness Center hosted a visit from the Serbian Land Forces Commander Lt. Gen. Ljubiša Dikovic and V Corps Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Michael A. Ryan, July 29.
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July 29, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Camp Bondsteel has three Military Working Dogs (MWD) trained in a variety of skills, as of July 29, from locating explosives and drugs, to conducting patrols and attacking aggressive individuals.
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July 29, 2010
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Two HH-60G helicopters from the 56th Rescue Squadron took off July 29 for exercise Allied Strike 2010 in Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels, Germany.
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July 28, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East’s A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry trained with the Kosovo police from Ferizaj/Urosevac in a joint exercise, July 28.
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July 28, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany -- Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Sekelsky assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader for Special Operations Command Europe July 28 during a ceremony on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.
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July 27, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Ongoing U.S. Transportation Command surge operations into Afghanistan are being fully supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe airmen as of July 27.
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July 26, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The 15th chief master sgt. of the Air Force visited Ramstein July 26 and shared his perspective as the service's former top enlisted member.
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July 26, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany -- On July 26 at the Patch High School Gymnasium, Patch Barracks, Air Force Maj. Gen. Frank J. Kisner said goodbye to the servicemembers and civilians he led for two years.
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July 26, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- Two members from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, have spent the last seven days, as of July 26, displaying aircraft at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show.
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July 26, 2010
Farnborough, United Kingdom – Ten U.S. security forces members from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall provided overhead security of U.S. Department of Defense assets participating in the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show as of July 26.
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July 26, 2010
WIESBADEN, Germany - A penny saved isn't always a penny earned, at least not after the penny has passed its deadline to be spent.
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July 25, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — The 2010 Farnborough International Air Show came to a close July 25.
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July 25, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- The U.S. Marines participated by putting the UH-1Y Venom on static display July 19-25 during the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show.
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July 24, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The adjutant generals of the Puerto Rican National Guard and North Dakota National Guard visit Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo July 24.
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July 24, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – A new U.S.-led NATO Kosovo Force battle group, predominately based out of Puerto Rico, officially took over responsibility of Multinational Battle Group East July 24.
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July 22, 2010
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley paid a visit to the 48th Fighter Wing July 22 to meet with wing leadership and speak with airmen serving in England.
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July 22, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine—Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe rock band ‘Flag Ship’ performed a free concert for the local Odessa community at Gorsad Garden, July 22 during exercises Sea Breeze 2010.
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July 21, 2010
PARIS -- Chief of naval operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead praised the naval forces of France and cited the shared interests and capabilities of the US and French navies during a visit here July 17-21.?
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July 21, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom – More than 285,000 visitors witnessed the superior performance and handling capabilities of the Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet during a flight demonstration at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 21.
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July 21, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- Approximately 285,000 spectators caught a glimpse of the C-130J Super Hercules cargo plane at the Farnborough International Air Show July 19-25.
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July 20, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom – One of the largest air shows in the world kicked off July 20, and U.S. service members are among 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showing off the latest in aviation technology.
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July 20, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine -- A U.S. Navy Chief returns to his homeland after 17 years in the U.S.
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July 19, 2010
ANKARA, Turkey &8212; The U.S. Air Force's top uniformed officer started a multi-day trip to Turkey by participating in welcome events in Ankara, Turkey July 19.
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July 19, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- The Air Force has offered visitors a chance to see the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcons during the Farnborough International Air Show July 19-25.
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July 19, 2010
BLACK SEA — USS Taylor (FFG 50) crew members participate in a compliant visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise with the Turkish Navy frigate TCG Yavuz (F 240) here, July 19, during exercise Sea Breeze 2010.
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July 16, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine – Sailors aboard USS Taylor (FFG 50) took time during exercise Sea Breeze 2010 to deliver Project Handclasp supplies to the Lastochka Orphanage in Odessa, July 16.
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July 16, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — A Transfer of Authority Ceremony was held July 16, as the 661st Military Police Company, U.S. Virgin Islands Army National Guard, Multinational Battle Group East, NATO Kosovo Force 12, handed over responsibility to 544th Military Police Company, MNGB E, KFOR 13, Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
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July 15, 2010
TENDRA, Ukraine—Service members aboard Ukrainian ship LST Konstantn Olsnanskly (U 042) participated in an anti-piracy raid rehearsal on Tendra island July 15, as part of exercise Sea Breeze 2010.
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July 15, 2010
WIESBADEN, Germany - Training Support Center Wiesbaden held an open house July 15 to showcase services and training functions as well as dedicate one of the buildings to a soldier killed in Iraq.
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July 15, 2010
TALLINN, Estonia — Concluding a week-long outreach effort in the Baltic states Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Estonia 14-15 July.
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July 14, 2010
RIGA, Latvia — Continuing his outreach effort to establish close relationships with the leadership of NATO member and partner countries Navy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm. James Stavridis visited Latvia 13-14 July.
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July 14, 2010
KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted members presented one of the Air Force's highest honors to their commander July 14.
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July 14, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine – Danish, Ukrainian, and U.S. Navy divers took to the water for one of many dive evolutions during the multinational exercise Sea Breeze 2010 at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base, July 14.
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July 13, 2010
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Lithuania July 13 as part of his outreach effort to establish close relationships with the leadership of NATO member countries.
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July 13, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) soldiers participated in a two-part quick reaction force exercise in Radivojc/Radivojce and Karaceve /Karacevo, Kosovo, July 13.
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July 12, 2010
BAUMHOLDER, Germany -- The new Family Readiness Center Yellow Ribbon Room opened its doors at 3 p.m. June 17.
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July 12, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine – Sea Breeze 2010 officially kicked-off with an opening ceremony and combined press conference with senior Ukrainian and U.S. naval leadership at the Ukranian Southern Operational Command, July 12.
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July 11, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom --Support personnel for the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show arrived July 11 to set up for the week-long event that brings over 1300 exhibitors and 165 air frames from around the world into one arena to enjoy this global iconic event.
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July 11, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany — A four-man civil affairs team from Headquarters Company and Charlie Company, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade conducted training with Romanian soldiers June 1-11.
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July 9, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Mayors from across Multinational Battle Group East’s area of operation visited Camp Bondsteel July 9 to meet the incoming commander, army Col. Francisco J. Neuman.
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July 8, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany (NNS) -- The chief of the Navy Reserve visited reserve sailors in Stuttgart July 8 during an all hands call.
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July 7, 2010
NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria — Bulgarian soldiers and U.S. sailors and Marions partnered with Bulgarian army soldiers July 7 for a live-fire exercise at Novo Selo Training Area.
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July 7, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy and his wife, Paula Roy, visited with members of Team Ramstein July 7.
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July 7, 2010
RAMSTEIN, Germany -- The training of NATO Forward Air Controllers (FACs), will be in the focus at Adazi Training Area (TA), Latvia, on 21 and 22 July 2010.
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July 7, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Army Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E), Kosovo Forces (KFOR) 12, held an informal meeting at Camp Bondsteel July 7 with media representatives from throughout Kosovo.
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July 6, 2010
CHIÈVRES, Belgium - Lance Armstrong zipped past Chièvres Air Base July 6, hoping to claim his eighth Tour de France title down the road.
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July 6, 2010
VILLEFRANCHE, France — The Navy guilded missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) departed Villefranche, France July 6, after a four day port visit to the country.
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June 30, 2010
In an effort to enhance their capability in support of NATO and International Security Assistance Forces, communication soldiers of the Polish Special Operations Command (POLSOCOM) came to Stuttgart June 22-25 for a special training session.
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June 29, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — U.S. Army Europe information management officials are introducing a new solution to a Department of Defense requirement to protect locally saved data on government computers as of June 29.
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June 24, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- The 86th MUNS team has been busier than normal recently as they have just shipped dozens of international shipping containers as part of an exercise called Turbo Containerized Ammunition Distribution System 2010, or TURBOCADS June 24.
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June 24, 2010
LAJES FIELD, Azores — In the midst of many budget cuts, Lajes Field, Azores, officials are improving the quality of life for Airmen and their families, with a focus on improving programs geared toward areas of concern for Air Force families as of June 24.
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June 24, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany—U.S. Army Europe will conduct numerous unit inactivations, relocations and returns to the U.S. from the Mannheim and Heidelberg area between 2010 and 2015 to further consolidate remaining personnel on DoD main operating bases as of June 24.
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June 24, 2010
SIGONELLA, Sicily — Military and civilian co-workers, family and friends attended a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, June 24.
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June 23, 2010
POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland -- Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, strengthened the bond with the 86th's Polish sister wing, the 3rd Airlift Wing, during a ceremony June 21.
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June 23, 2010
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — While on a Memorial Day recreational trip to Kizkalesi Beach, Turkey, four sailors temporarily stationed at Incirlik aided in the rescue of a Turkish family-of-six after their small boat capsized May 29.
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June 23, 2010
CAMP RIGAS FEREOS, Kosovo – The 501st Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Greek army handed over its responsibilities in Kosovo to the 506th Mech. Inf. Bn. in a transfer of authority ceremony June 23.
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June 21, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany – U.S. Army Europe’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center premiered its first NATO counter IED baseline course for ISAF partners.
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June 18, 2010
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), visited Ireland from 17 – 18 June on the invitation of the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Irish army Lt. Gen. Sean McCann.
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June 17, 2010
DURRES, Albania — Enlisted members of the Albanian Armed Forces Non Commissioned Officers (NCO) Academy visited USS Taylor (FFG 50) June 17 as part of their professional development curriculum and cross cultural exposure to NATO allies.
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June 17, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Spc. Michael Werner, Milnor, N.D., a member of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Multinational Battle Group East received the opportunity to attend the Expert Field Medical Badge course June 17.
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June 16, 2010
LOKSA, Estonia — Combined U.S and Estonian forces conducted a multinational amphibious landing as part of Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 2010) June 16).
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June 15, 2010
SCHWEINFURT, Germany -- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree for this cross-military father-son duo.
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June 15, 2010
ALZEY, Germany -- The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, conducted their first personnel drop June 15 during a four-day joint country exercise with the U.S. Air Force.
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June 14, 2010
RIGA, Latvia – On June 14, the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation and a U.S. Navy Construction Battalion officially opened two renovation projects in western Latvia.
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June 14, 2010
KACANIKU/KACANIK, Kosovo – Beyond the outskirts of this city’s busy main street, smaller villages dot the towering mountainous terrain surrounding the municipality. Narrow roads wind cautiously up the sides of the tree covered mountains to rural homes and villages, near the border with the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia.
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June 13, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — Sailors and Marines aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) were given the opportunity to participate in religious services with chaplains from French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) June 13 in Truman's chapel.
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June 13, 2010
BERLIN, Germany - More than 200,000 people caught a glimpse of the United States military’s airpower during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 8 to 13.
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June 13, 2010
BERLIN, Germany -- An Air Force B-1 Lancer aircrew is participating in the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences from June 8 to 13 to show off the bomber’s unique capabilities.
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June 13, 2010
BERLIN, Germany -- Hundreds of people visiting the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 8-13 are flocking to the Air Force’s C-130J Hercules to see the unique capabilities of the aircraft.
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June 13, 2010
BERLIN, Germany - A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall arrived at Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport to take part in the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences from June 8 to 13.
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June 12, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Marseille, France, June 12, concluding a four day port visit to the second largest city in France.
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June 12, 2010
MARSEILLE, France — Crew members from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) performed more than 900 hours of community service during a recent port visit to Marseille, France, June 9-12.
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June 12, 2010
LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo – A Roman Catholic chaplain from Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) led a mass at the renowned Shrine of the Black Madonna on June 12 for United States NATO Kosovo Force soldiers.
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June 11, 2010
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shared insights June 11 from his own life as a student and his decades of public service at commencement ceremonies for Kaiserslautern High School's Class of 2010.
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June 11, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Fourteen U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East got together June 11 to play volleyball and develop new friendships with a high school volleyball team from Kamenice/Kamenica, Kosovo.
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June 10, 2010
VENTSPILS, Latvia (NNS) -- The president of Latvia met with U.S. and U.K. military leaders in Ventspils during a visit June 10, in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010.
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June 10, 2010
UZBEEN VALLEY, Afghanistan -- On 1 June, in the Uzbeen Valley, a French unit found 23 shells for 82 mm mortars, 4 PG 7's rockets, one rocket 107mm Chicom type, an ammunition box (12.7 mm) and a component of mortar, hidden in three separate sites.
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June 9, 2010
LANDSTUHL, Germany — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West toured facilities and met with sailors and Marines at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany, June 9, to offer support for those wounded and recovering as well as praise the LRMC team for helping the service members in need.
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June 9, 2010
USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Mediterranean Sea – Swedish Ambassador Veronika Wand-Danielsson, head of the Swedish mission to NATO, and Annika Engblom, a member of Swedish Parliament representing the Karlskrona area, visited USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) on June 9, in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2010.
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June 9, 2010
BERLIN, Germany -- Ten active-duty and Reserve aircrew flew the aircraft from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to showcase one of the largest aircraft in the world and the Air Force’s largest airlifter June 9.
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June 8, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Across Europe, in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Army Europe will celebrate its 68th birthday June 8.
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June 8, 2010
BERLIN, Germany &8212; The U.S. armed forces showed the world what they're made of June 8 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport.
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June 8, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Stepping off at precisely 4:38 p.m., soldiers at Camp Bondsteel marched together June 6 to remember those who have died serving in the Global War on Terrorism and all conflicts.
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June 8, 2010
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Supreme Allied Commander Europe Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Hungary 7-8 June to congratulate the new leadership as they set forth on their new responsibilities, and to thank the people of Hungary for their armed forces contributions to missions all around the world.
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June 7, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducted interoperability exercises with the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) June 4-7.
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June 7, 2010
USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Maritime forces from 12 countries joined each other to participate in the largest multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea June 7-19.
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June 7, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany – German public health officials have recently publicized an increase in Puumala virus infections among its citizens in the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria June 7.
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June 4, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — As part of interoperability operations with the French navy, a maintenance crew for the French aircraft Rafale F3 performed a jet engine swap-out on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) June 4.
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June 4, 2010
BERN, Switzerland - Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), visited Switzerland from 3 – 4 June.
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June 3, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany—Task Force East, the U.S.-Romanian and U.S.-Bulgarian initiative, is getting a new U.S. Army commander as of June 3.
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June 3, 2010
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced June 3 that the United States and France have established an arrangement to implement the Immigration Advisory Program (IAP).
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June 2, 2010
BELLEAU, France — For the first time in the 93 years since one of the Corps’ most iconic battles, the Marines of 5th and 6th returned their battle colors to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial June 2 to pay tribute to the men who fought and died in the battle that stopped the last major German offensive of World War I.
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June 1, 2010
BELGRADE, Serbia - Army Capt. David Swisher and Army Capt. Todd Keyser of the Ohio National Guard successfully completed the Balkan Staff Officer’s Course May 27 in Belgrade.
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May 30, 2010
The national commander of the American Legion and the president of the American Legion Auxiliary spent Memorial Day weekend in Kosovo, visiting troops and learning more about the U.S. role in the Balkans.
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May 30, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Staff Sgt. Eric Anton, of Bismarck, N.D., a member of the North Dakota Army National Guard, called all duck hunters, and non-duck hunters, on stage to show off their duck calling skills at Camp Bondsteel May 30.
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May 30, 2010
MARGRATEN, Netherlands – Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, arrived in Margraten, Netherlands, May 30 to celebrate Memorial Day at the World War II Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial.
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May 30, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – NATO Kosovo Force soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) recently competed for the title of “best of the best” during a Commander’s Cup shooting competition held here May 29-30.
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May 28, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany – The German reserve and American soldiers paired up for the 8th annual air movement exercise May 28 at Joint Multinational Readiness Center during Operation Open Gate in the Hohenfels training area.
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May 27, 2010
VITI/VITINA, Kosovo – An American doctor brought the lessons he learned while serving in Iraq to medical professionals in Viti/Vitina during a Regional Grand Rounds presentation May 27.
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May 27, 2010
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Soldiers from 15th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade spent two weeks simultaneously completing construction projects and conducting platoon evaluations May 27 at the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas.
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May 26, 2010
MORAG, Poland – An opening ceremony commemorating the first training rotation between U.S. Army Europe and Polish Armed Forces on the U.S. Patriot Missile System was held here, May 26.
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May 26, 2010
ZVOLEN, Slovakia — In the early morning hours of May 18, an awkward silence filled a room in a plain white building in downtown Zvolen, Slovakia, where host nation and U.S. military members waited for one man to break the silence.
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May 26, 2010
VENTSPILS, Latvia -- Latvia's Fire and Rescue Services were helped recently when a newly renovated fire training tower was opened in Latvia May 26.
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May 26, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany – A Ukrainian military delegation visited the Joint Multinational Readiness Center June 7 for a military-to-military exchange, looking for ideas to help modernize their country's own armed forces.
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May 24, 2010
LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo — Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East relinquished security duties to Hungarian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West at Camp Nothing Hill during a ceremony May 24.
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May 24, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The Chief of the National Guard Bureau traveled to Kosovo May 23-24 to meet with Soldiers and to learn more about the Guard’s mission in the Balkans.
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May 24, 2010
USS GUNSTON HALL, Mediterranean Sea — The second phase of exercise Phoenix Express 2010 (PE10) began after the successful completion of the in port segment of the exercise in Souda Bay, Greece on May 24.
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May 24, 2010
TIRANA, Albania — Construction crews in Albania are busier than ever May 24 working on U.S.-funded humanitarian assistance projects that seek to improve educational and medical facilities in several isolated communities.
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May 23, 2010
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Airmen from the 510th Fighter Squadron, the "Buzzards," deployed to Afghanistan May 23 in support of overseas contingency operations bringing with them new technological capabilities.
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May 21, 2010
LOURDES, France -- More than 15,000 worshippers descended upon this village in southern France May 21-23. They had at least two things in common; their Catholic faith, and an affiliation with military service.
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May 20, 2010
MONS, Belgium -- The new NATO strategic concept looks to build on the alliance's obvious strengths, the alliance's supreme allied commander for Europe said May 20.
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May 19, 2010
SOUDA BAY, Greece — Teams from eight ships came together to participate in damage control training as a part of exercise Phoenix Express 2010 (PE10) at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay, Greece, May 19.
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May 19, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) Headquarters held an Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration for military and civilian personnel May 19.
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May 18, 2010
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Firefighters with Aviano and Italian air force's Rivolto Aeroporto attended an annual Fighting Falcon emergency response action training May 18.
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May 17, 2010
MONS, Belgium – After completing the repair of corrosion damage and successful ground tests, all NATO E-3A have returned to the skies to resume flight operations all over Alliance airspace.
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May 17, 2010
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIRFIELD, Romania — The Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 2010 officially kicked off their three-month engagement in the Black Sea region in a ceremony at Romania’s Mihail Kogalniceanu Airfield, May 17.
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May 17, 2010
CAMP NOTHING HILL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East chaplains traveled to the remote NATO Kosovo Force outpost, Camp Nothing Hill May 17, to provide religious support to soldiers.
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May 15, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Kosovo Force (KFOR) 12 soldiers came together to celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage month at Camp Bondsteel May 15.
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May 14, 2010
Thirty-five senior enlisted leaders from European armies and the U.S. Army Europe came together to build relationships and improve their Army’s non-commissioned corps during the 4th Annual Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers held May 9 through May 12 in the Netherlands.
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May 14, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Hungarian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West visited Multinational Battle Group East?s Camp Bondsteel May 14 for a team building exercise that included a day of qualification on U.S. weapons.
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May 14, 2010
OTOPENI, Romania -- Airmen from Ramstein Air Base's 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, alongside members of the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group, spent the week of May 10 training with their Romanian counterparts.
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May 14, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany — Troops from 13 countries have participated in Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center May 14.
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May 14, 2010
BELGRADE, Serbia — Representatives from Serbia’s Ministry of the Interior, Sector for Emergency Situations, and the Ministry of Defense, participated in a disaster response workshop and tabletop exercise held May 10-14, that was facilitated by the U.S. Department of Defense, Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness (CMEP) program.
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May 13, 2010
COMRAT, Moldova - Residents of Comrat and the 12 villages that surround the city will by the end of 2010 have a newly renovated regional fire and rescue station as of May 13.
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May 13, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — A former Heidelberg Health Center dermatologist assumed command of the Europe Regional Medical Command May 13 at Nachrichten Kaserne.
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May 12, 2010
HELSINKI, Finland -- After visiting Sweden, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), visited Finland from May 11-12 where he met with several government officials.
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May 12, 2010
KUNDUZ, Afghanistan — 14 American soldiers made history May 12, becoming the first foreigners to ever receive Germany’s Gold Cross medal, one of the nation’s highest awards for valor.
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May 12, 2010
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), visited Sweden from May 10-11 on the invitation of the Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, Gen. Sverker Göranson.
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May 12, 2010
ENKENBACH-ALSENBORN, Germany -- Countless faces sported huge smiles at the Kaiserslautern Special Olympics May 12 at the German Police Academy.
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May 12, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo— Multinational Battle Group East soldiers deployed to Kosovo celebrated Nurses’ Week with a Nurse Recognition day May 12.
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May 10, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — An online “Guide to Host Nation Healthcare” is available as of May 10 on Europe Regional Medical Command health facility Web pages to promote understanding of local medical facilities and providers who support Army health care in Europe.
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May 9, 2010
CHAUMONT, France — Members of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command and French reservists celebrated the National Day of the Reserves at Chaumont-Semouties, Haute-Marne, France, May 8-9.
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May 9, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — Soldiers of U.S. Army Europe's 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team marched into history during Russia's 65th Victory Day parade in Moscow, May 9.
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May 7, 2010
KLAIPEDA, Lithuania &8212; Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) visited Klaipeda, Lithuania May 4-7 for a three-day theater security cooperation (TSC) port visit to the country.
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May 7, 2010
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff sailors arrived in Vladivostok, Russia May 7 for the flagship's first visit to the city since 2006.
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May 7, 2010
PARIS, France -- Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, attended a think tank seminar in Paris organized by the Institute for Higher National Defense Studies and of Higher Military Training on May 7.
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May 7, 2010
SCHWEINFURT, Germany -- The 10-day Air Assault School held at Camp Robertson May 7 is the first air assault course held in Europe since 2005.
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May 7, 2010
CAPORETTO, Slovenia — 35 Marines, staff and family members from U.S. Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Marine Forces Europe sweated up steep wooded grades, and charged down grassy hillsides overlooking the Soca Valley here during MarForEur’s first Slovenian non-commissioned officer period of military instruction.
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May 6, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Soldiers bowed their heads in reflection and prayer at a service held at the Audie Murphy Medal of Honor Hall in observation of the National Day of Prayer May 6.
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May 6, 2010
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — The 39th Air Base Wing has expanded its use of social networking sites in preparation of access to these sites being opened on government networks May 10.
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May 5, 2010
WIESBADEN, Germany - Family and service members gathered at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden for the Military Spouse Extravaganza May 5, to remind spouses, they play a vital role in the military too.
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May 5, 2010
MONS, Belgium -- The Chief of Defense for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lt Gen. Miladin Milojcic, visited Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on Wednesday, May 5.
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May 4, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – NATO Kosovo Force soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East kicked off a National Guard marathon May 4.
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May 4, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, partnered with the Ramstein passport office May 4 to care for Kaiserslautern Military Community families by providing expedited service for passport applications.
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April 30, 2010
KECSKEMET, Hungary — U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Fighter Wing have partnered to support the Load Diffuser Exercise 2010 April 26-May 7.
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April 29, 2010
ANSBACH, Germany — The families of the14 U.S. Army Europe soldiers who have been named to receive the German Bundeswehr’s highest award for a single act of valor were honored in a ceremony in Ansbach, Germany, April 29.
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April 29, 2010
BUCHAREST, Romania -- U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), upon the invitation by Romanian Adm. Gheorghe Marin, Chief of Defense of the Romanian Armed Forces, visited Romania April 27-28.
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April 29, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Every base with a flightline and airmen has likely heard of the Air Force priority, "Taking care of airmen and their families," programs like "Year of the Air Force Family" or "Month of the Military Child," and the 86th Services Squadron put these slogans to work April 29.
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April 29, 2010
MONS, Belgium — The NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet operating out of Geilenkirchen, Germany, stayed on the ground April 29 after corrosion was found on the nose wheel landing gear door mechanism.
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April 28, 2010
GNJILANE/GJILAN, Kosovo — A multi-ethnic audience of health care professionals learned about causes of abdominal pain at a "Regional Grand Rounds" symposium held at the Gnjilane/Gjilan Hospital April 28.
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April 28, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — Major Gen. Zaza Gogava, Deputy Minister of Interior and Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Border Police of the Republic of Georgia, and Italian navy Vice Adm. Maurizio Gemignani, Commander of Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, signed a tactical memorandum of understanding (TMOU) for the contribution of Georgia to NATO's anti-terrorism mission April 28.
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April 27, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Senior NATP Kosovo Forces (KFOR) noncommissioned officers from across Kosovo met at Camp Bondsteel April 27 for the monthly command sergeants major meeting.
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April 27, 2010
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Navy Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe visited Bulgaria April 26-27, to meet with the Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chief of Defense.
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April 27, 2010
ROTA, Spain — A Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) team from Morocco, along with U.S. Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR) and Spanish marines conducted Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) from a Spanish navy helicopter in preparation for excercise Phoenix Express 2010 at Naval Station Rota, Spain April 27.
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April 26, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany – Soldiers of Task Force 30th Medical Command (MEDCOM) returned home April 26 after a year-long deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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April 26, 2010
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Six F-16 Fighting Falcon jets will depart Spangdahlem Air Base April 27, the first step for the 52nd Fighter Wing in the combat Air Force's restructuring plan that is expected to save the Air Force approximately $355 million in fiscal year 2010 and $3.5 billion during the next five fiscal years.
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April 26, 2010
LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo — Turkish army forces turned over security responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill to U.S. soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East during a hand-over, take-over ceremony April 26.
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April 26, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany - A $700,000 Europe Regional Medical Command (ERMC) Care Call Center officially opened April 26 in Heidelberg to provide centralized telephone appointments for routine medical appointments at Army health facilities throughout Europe.
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April 26, 2010
GJAKOVA/DJAKOVICA, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East aviation soldiers carried the water, literally, as they tested their firefighting skills at Lake Radonjicko May 6.
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April 23, 2010
TALLINN, Estonia – Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, is participating in a two-day informal NATO foreign ministers' meeting that began April 23 in Tallinn, Estonia.
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April 22, 2010
ROTA, Spain — As medical and logistic military flights are diverted from northern European air routes due to volcanic ash from Iceland, Naval Station Rota and Moron Air Base continue to provide staging support at almost double capacity.
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April 22, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — Three of the Army’s five top engineer awards for 2009 were presented to U.S. Army Europe units and Soldiers in a ceremony at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., April 21.
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April 22, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — Fourteen soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade are to be awarded the German Bundeswehr's highest award for a single act of valor April 22, for their support of Bundeswehr units during a battle in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, April 2.
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April 21, 2010
NOVO BRDO, Kosovo — Polish NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) got their first chance May 21 to validate KFOR’s ability to react quickly and decisively anywhere in Kosovo.
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April 20, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Icelandic volcanic ash spewing into the atmosphere over central and northern European airports continues to impact military mail coming into and leaving Europe since the temporary ban on flights April 15.
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April 20, 2010
ROTA, Spain — A funeral service was held April 20 at the Rota Naval Base Squadron 10 hangar for the four Spanish soldiers who died April 16 when their helicopter crashed in a mountainous area near Haiti.
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April 20, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Fitness Forum's Spouse Fit for Life program is assisting family members with getting into shape and staying healthy.
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April 20, 2010
ROTA, Spain — Naval Station Rota (NAVSTA Rota), Spain, and Moron Air Base personnel have absorbed many U.S. military flights diverted from Northern European routes due to the airspace closure April 16 from ash being spewed from the Iceland volcanic eruption.
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April 19, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — Though flights to and from many European countries have been grounded or cancelled since April 15 due to high-flying volcanic ash from Iceland’s erupting Eyjafjallajökull volcano, patients continue to receive quality medical care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
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April 19, 2010
ROTA, Spain — In preparation for Exercise Phoenix Express 2010, North African Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) teams are training with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR) April 19 to May 7 at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
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April 18, 2010
Distant pinging can be heard through the bulkheads of the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon while Sailors aboard the ship conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises April 17 and 18.
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April 16, 2010
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — In an effort to improve an already established military relationship, airmen from Aviano Air Base hosted a familiarization event with the Romanian and Bulgarian air forces April 12-16.
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April 16, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo -- The Camp Bondsteel Hospital recently updated its standing operating procedures (SOP) for mass casualty (MASCAL) scenarios and tested it during an exercise April 16.
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April 16, 2010
BAMBERG, Germany- The 54th Engineer Battalion conducted training during exercise Dagger Strike March 31 to April 15.
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April 16, 2010
ISTANBUL, Turkey — More than 60 military medical professionals from across NATO and NATO mission-contributing nations joined together in Istanbul, Turkey April 16 for bi annual NATO Medical Conference (NOMC).
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April 15, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — From April 12-15, four Hungarian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West participated in American Combat Life Saver (CLS) classes at Camp Bondsteel.
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April 15, 2010
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, aircraft were grounded the afternoon of April 15 as Iceland's volcanic ash moved closer to the Suffolk-area-base.
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April 15, 2010
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Due to ash from a volcanic eruption beneath a glacier in Iceland and a subsequent ash in the U.K. airspace around April 15, the U.K. National Air Traffic System has closed the U.K. airspace for commercial flights.
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April 14, 2010
FERIZAJ/UROSEVAC, Kosovo – Representatives from the Kosovo Police (KP), European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and Multinational Battle Group East conducted a "walk-through" in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, April 14 to finalize the plans for a joint response exercise in June.
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April 14, 2010
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- More than 100 U.S. Air Force Liberty Wing pilots, maintainers and support personnel traveled to Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands, April 12 to participate in FRISIAN FLAG 2010.
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April 14, 2010
MONS, Belgium — Members of the Polish community, their friends and co-workers gathered April 14 in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) chapel for a service commemorating the Polish president, his wife, military personnel, and government officials, who were victims of the recent air crash in Russia.
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April 14, 2010
RAMSTEIN, Germany — The 22nd Fighter Squadron at Spangdhalem Air Base and 351st Air Refueling Squadron from RAF Lakenheath are partnering with air forces from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Turkey to participate in the large-scale NATO Response Force Air Live Germany-hosted Exercise BRILLIANT ARDENT 10 (BAT 10) running from April 12-22.
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April 14, 2010
CANBERRA, Australia — U.S. Navy Adm.James Stavridis, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, continued his official visit to the South Pacific with a trip to Australia's capital city, Canberra, on 13 April.
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April 14, 2010
HMDS MAKRELEN, Ebeltoft — Danish Minehunter HMDS Makrelen was diverted from the major NATO exercise "Brilliant Mariner 2010" the night of 13 April, to rescue two adults and one teenage girl from the sinking cutter Kristine.
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April 13, 2010
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The 21st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) paved the way for another first when it facilitated the acquisition and receipt of five Army UH-72A Lakota helicopters, the Army's newest aircraft, at Ramstein Air Base, April 13.
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April 12, 2010
USS LABOON, Scotland — The multinational high-tempo training exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 commenced April 12 off the coast of Scotland.
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April 12, 2010
The Allied Command Operations and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe community expressed its condolences to the Polish people and armed forces by having all NATO member flags fly at half-mast outside SHAPE headquarters April 12.
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April 12, 2010
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The commander of NATO's operational forces visited Wellington, New Zealand, April 11-12 to meet with New Zealand government officals in order to discuss the mission in Afghanistan.
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April 12, 2010
FASLANE, Scotland — U.S. Navy ships led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron 24 (DESRON 24) arrived in Faslane, Scotland, April 9 to participate in Joint Warrior 10-1, a multinational semi-annual exercise held off the coast of Scotland.
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April 12, 2010
NATO AIR BASE GEILENKIRCHEN, GERMANY — Two NATO Trainer Cargo Aircraft (TCA) left Geilenkirchen Air Base with humanitarian relief in the form of 10,000 blankets and 10,000 towels to be transported to Haiti April 9. The aircraft flew to Miami International Airport, USA and the goods were flown into Haiti April 10 on two different flights. A third flight with the remainder of the goods will be flown into Haiti April 13.
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April 12, 2010
LONDON — NATO's Response Force (NRF) will conduct Exercise Brilliant Mariner April 12-22 in the Northern and Baltic Sea to ensure they are fully prepared to respond as required to world-wide operations or crisis situations.
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April 12, 2010
MONS, Belgium — The Commander of NATO’s Training Mission in Iraq, Lieutenant General Michael D. Barbero, visited the Supreme Headquarters Allied Command Operations here, April 6.
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April 5, 2010
SHAPE, Belgium — Allied Command Operations concluded a three-day coordination meeting for the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
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April 5, 2010
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Four members of the Croatian air forces became familiarized with the mission of Aviano's 603rd Air Control Squadron.
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March 30, 2010
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC) located here held its first MLCC seminar March 16-17, 2010.
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March 22, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — U.S. Army Europe's command chaplain gave a boost to American soldiers supporting the continuing NATO mission here when he paid a visit to the Kosovo Force March 17 to discuss persevering through deployment.
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March 22, 2010
KOSOVO — Following a decision taken by North Atlantic Council, March 18, in the presence of official representatives of KFOR, EULEX and the Kosovo Police, the lead responsibility for the protection of the Gazimestan monument was handed over from KFOR to the Kosovo Police. This transfer of lead responsibility reflects the confidence that NATO and its KFOR contributing partner nations have in the capability of the Kosovo Police to perform this important task.
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March 22, 2010
LONDON — Nineteen crew members from a small Iranian cargo ship, SAAD 1 are now free from their pirate captors after being held for 5 months. Their release followed intervention by the Italian warship ITS Scirocco, one of five NATO warships operating in the region as part of NATO’s counter piracy mission, Operation Ocean Shield.
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March 19, 2010
MANAMA, Bahrain — A UK flagged merchant vessel the MV Tortugas has successfully evaded a pirate attack by following industry recommended ‘best management practices.'
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March 18, 2010
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Although the U.S. military and its NATO allies are a capable and lethal force, “hard power” or military might, isn’t the only option in today’s environment, the commander of European Command said March 15.
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March 17, 2010
Headquarters Allied Air Command Ramstein (HQ AC Ramstein) will conduct another Baltic Region Training Event (BRTE) in the airspace above Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, March 17.
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March 15, 2010
PAU, France — Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group enhanced the relationship between U.S. and French military forces March 1-5 here as part of a French airborne mission.
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March 10, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Getting more NATO military trainers into Afghanistan is a top priority, the commander of the alliance’s military forces told a Senate panel March 9.
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March 10, 2010
BISMARCK, North Dakota — An announcement from Headquarters of the U.S. Army in Europe, March 8, indicated that about 550 U.S. soldiers serving with Kosovo Force 12, Multi-National Battle Group-East, will be returning home before summer.
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March 10, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany— U.S. Air Forces in Europe's top priority is to partner with the Joint and Combined team to win today's fight. To achieve this priority, USAFE airmen often work side-by-side with other nations, learning from each other's missions and how each country trains for contingencies.
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March 3, 2010
LONDON — The NATO flagship HDMS ABSALON undertook direct action to disrupt the piracy in the Somali Basin by scuttling a pirate mother skiff, one of the large, open boats that pirates use to transport and support their attack teams to offshore hunting areas, Feb. 28. 2010.
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March 1, 2010
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials hope a series of reforms envisioned for the 28-country NATO alliance will be available for review by member nations when they convene later this year, a senior defense official said Feb. 26.
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February 22, 2010
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The 555th Fighter Squadron and the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit returned to Aviano after a training deployment to Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, Jan. 22 to Feb. 12, during which the pilots and maintainers were given opportunities to work side-by-side with the Spanish air force and accomplish vital training exercises.
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February 16, 2010
BELGRADE, Serbia -- Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. European Command Commander, made his first official visit here, Feb. 11-12, 2010.
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February 16, 2010
AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily -- Personnel from Commander Task Force (CTF) 67 and three P-3 Orion aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 are taking part in NATO led exercise Noble Manta 2010, Feb. 10-24.
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February 11, 2010
ROME -- There is still time to toughen sanctions to pressure Iran into complying with international demands that it halt its nuclear program that many believe is geared toward developing a nuclear weapon, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here, Feb. 7.
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February 11, 2010
WARSAW, Poland -- Enlisted force development is a key part of USAFE's partnership building endeavors, and no one is more committed to pursuing those efforts than the command's top enlisted member.
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February 10, 2010
Ten NATO nations will task seven submarines, 18 aircraft (including ship-based helicopters) and eight surface ships to take part in Noble Manta 10, NATO's largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise, Feb. 10-24.
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February 10, 2010
MUNICH, Germany -- Senior leaders, national defense ministers and ambassadors gathered together during the 46th Munich Security Conference to debate current and potential national security issues.
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February 10, 2010
GULF OF ADEN -- Danish warship HDMS Absalon, part of NATO's counter-piracy Operation Ocean Shield, had another encounter with pirates in the Gulf of Aden, Feb. 7, 2010.
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February 8, 2010
ISTANBUL, Turkey — During a NATO defence ministers two-day meeting on Afghanistan, a host of military leaders said the situation in Afghanistan is improving after a difficult year, but allies must deploy more army and police instructors to help Afghan government forces assume responsibility for security.
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February 8, 2010
Flying in a military aircraft on his way to Turkey, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), Adm. James Stavridis logged on and participated in "Security Jam," an online forum, to discuss challenges to international peace.
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February 2, 2010
GULF OF ADEN -- Danish warship HDMS Absalon, who is part of NATO's Operation Ocean Shield, rendered assistance to an Indian flagged cargo ship (known as a dhow), Feb. 2.
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February 1, 2010
WASHINGTON -- Just returned from an international conference on Afghanistan, NATO's top military commander expressed confidence that the critical pieces are being put into place to make 2010 a turning point for Afghanistan’s future.
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February 1, 2010
GULF OF ADEN -- Royal Navy warship HMS Chatham arrived in the Gulf of Aden, Jan. 29 to take part in NATO's Operation Ocean Shield - the code name for NATO's counter piracy mission off the Horn of Africa and into the Somali Basin.
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February 1, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- As the Air Force places more emphasis on the importance of building partnerships, Team Ramstein continues to be at the forefront of making this happen in Europe. The base hosted three officers from the Republic of Macedonia Army Jan. 26-28 with the intent of enhancing future operations and mission success.
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February 1, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Multi-National Task Force-East (MNTF-E) officially will change its name to Multi-National Battle Group - East (MNBG-E), Feb. 1, signifying the task force's transformation to a more responsive and flexible force structure under KFOR's "Deterrent Presence" plan.
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January 28, 2010
KABUL, Afghanistan — Five Afghan National Police officers and six Afghan National Army soldiers have been trained on night vision goggles and thermal cameras.
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January 27, 2010
LONDON -- "The United States has no closer ally than the United Kingdom," Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said here Jan. 25.
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January 26, 2010
LONDON - Three international issues that showcase common values held by the United States and the United Kingdom also highlight the benefits of a common approach to dealing with them, U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III told members of Parliament here Jan. 25.
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January 25, 2010
LONDON -- U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III is slated to address attendees at the European Security and Defense Conference and members of Great Britain's Parliament at the House of Commons here, Jan. 25.
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January 14, 2010
WASHINGTON -- NATO's top military commander expects significant progress in Afghanistan before the scheduled departure of U.S. troops begins in July 2011, a timeline that he said lends focus to the mission.
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January 12, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo --The Kosovo Force will transition from about 14,000 to 10,000 NATO forces by Jan. 31, 2010 due to improvements in security, said the commander of Multi-National Task Force-East.
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December 11, 2009
ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -Cooperation was paramount Dec. 8 as 30 Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons took to the skies over their homeland to rendezvous with a RAF Mildenhall-based KC-135 Stratotanker and perform semi-annual aerial refueling training.
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December 11, 2009
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -The 409th Contracting Support Brigade might as well spell training with a capital "T" because it is such an essential factor to their success. The 409th CSB serves as the executive agent for expeditionary contracting in the Balkans and its 903rd Contingency Contracting Battalion provides a continuous boots-on-the-ground presence at the Camp Bondsteel office. Additionally, the Army National Guard, which rotate contingency contracting teams through the Kosovo office, provides vital workload assistance.
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December 9, 2009
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Ivo H. Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and Stephen Covington, international affairs adviser to Supreme Allied Commander Europe, were special guests here, Dec. 9, for lunch, tours and meetings with Multi-National Task Force-East leaders.
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September 8, 2009
NIS, Serbia - High ranking Serbian government officials, hundreds of multi-national military troops and dozens of media members attended the opening ceremony of the 2009 military medical training exercise in Central and Eastern Europe, or MEDCEUR, Sept. 2, 2009 at Knjaz Mihailo Barracks here.
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August 21, 2009
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -Five NATO countries including Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States participated in airborne jump operations during International Jump Week Aug. 9-14.
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June 15, 2009
BRUSSELS, Belgium - With NATO defense ministers having agreed to reduce the alliance's military presence in Kosovo from 14,000 to 10,000 troops by the year's end, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates June 11, urged that the reduction take place as an organized process.
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May 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Barack Obama nominated Navy Adm. James Stavridis to serve as NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe and as commander U.S. European Command, Pentagon officials said May 12.
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July 7, 2004
The U.S. flag was lowered on NATO's first military base in former Warsaw Pact territory as the American presence there came to an end in a ceremony June 30.
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