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July 31, 2006
TALLIN, Estonia — The second U.S. Navy cargo ship to visit Estonia this month arrived in the country's capital city here July 30, 2006, for a routine port visit.
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July 31, 2006
LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, U.S. European Command deputy signed an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement with Ali Bongo Ondimba, Minister of National Defense, Republic of Gabon, at the Presidential Palace here July 19, 2006. The signing ceremony was part of a week-long trip by Ward to Cameroon, Gabon and Senegal to meet with African military and political officials to discuss regional security issues.
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July 30, 2006
All Defense Department personnel in or traveling to Israel and the West Bank will comply with the guidance and prohibitions in this and updated State Department warnings. Travel to the West Bank and Gaza Strip is prohibited unless approved by the defense attaché and a general/flag officer in the individual's chain of command.
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July 28, 2006
"The new containerized kitchen has replaced the MKT (mobile kitchen trailer)," said Army Staff Sgt. Deundra L. Germany, an active duty food specialist with the 1st Armored Division Support Command. "It has air conditioning in it now so the cooks don't get too hot. It also has a refrigeration unit, an oven, and it has a lot more space for the cooks and customers to move around. It has really helped us." Germany, who is assigned to assist the Army Reserve Soldiers, said the old style mobile kitchens only allowed food service specialists to serve about 300 people, but the upgraded containerized kitchen allows them to serve around 750 people.
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July 27, 2006
USS IWO JIMA, At Sea (NNS) — Fifty Sailors and Marines from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) returned to the multipurpose, amphibious assault ship July 25, 2006, after providing much-needed assistance to nearly 2,000 American citizens aboard USS Trenton (LPD 14).
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July 27, 2006
AFRICAN CONTINENT — School supplies, toys, and clothes were delivered to several African nations by Joyce Ward, wife of U.S. European Command Deputy Commander, Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, July 16-21 during a visit to the continent. The African countries included Senegal, Cameroon and Gabon.
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July 27, 2006
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Scores of alumni from almost two dozen nations left the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies here July 21, 2006, with what could be new directions in the fight against terror. The week-long alumni leadership seminar doubled as another installment in the Center's series on terrorism.
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July 26, 2006
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - As approximately 1,800 U.S. citizens passed through here since July 22, 2006, via Air Force aircraft, the U.S. ambassador to Germany paid a visit to meet the transient Americans and to give thanks to the Airmen providing support.
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July 25, 2006
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) — More than 380 Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived here July 24, 2006, after seven weeks of operating in the North Atlantic to support U.S. 6th Fleet tasking and successfully completing the joint military course Neptune Warrior.
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July 25, 2006
"It's not just working along side the (Bulgarian and Romanian) Soldiers, it's about getting to know the Soldiers and their cultures and their practices, and our Soldiers took the time to learn about their Bulgarian and Romanian counterparts," said Haimovici. "I think we were a really important piece to this [exercise]. The Army Reserves have always been an essential part of the whole total Army package. However, since Sept. 11, 2001, we have been an extremely crucial part, and the amazing thing is, as we interacted with the Soldiers on this base, many of them didn't know that we were a reserve component until after we told them."
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July 25, 2006
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Airmen at the 728th Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal are used to large crowds of people waiting to board an aircraft. They are used to endless piles of paperwork, luggage details and sometimes irritable customers. Those are the things they are used to, but they live for events like those that happened here July 25, 2006.
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July 24, 2006
MEDITERRANEAN SEA — More U.S. Sailors and Marines from the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived here July 21 to assist in the authorized departure of American citizens from Lebanon.
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July 24, 2006
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Shortly after 2 a.m. July 23,2006, the senior 435th Air Base Wing representative at the base passenger terminal surveyed the scene before him as more than 200 displaced Americans from Lebanon were stretched across seats, the floor and cots as they awaited transportation back to the U.S. Then he caught sight of Air Force Capt. Scott Murphy, the officer in charge of Passenger Services with the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron (Air Mobility Command).
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July 21, 2006
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey - The scene inside of the processing center at 3:15 a.m. today looked like a deployment processing line. Except these weren't military members waiting to go downrange; they were the first American citizens who departed Lebanon processing into the base here.
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July 21, 2006
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey - The scene inside of the processing center at 3:15 a.m. today looked like a deployment processing line. Except these weren't military members waiting to go downrange; they were the first American citizens who departed Lebanon processing into the base here.
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July 20, 2006
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July 20, 2006
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July 20, 2006
WEST AFRICA - Worries about the expansion of Islamic extremist groups in Western Africa and the growing influence of China have spurred U.S. military presence there, particularly along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
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July 20, 2006
MILITARY BASE WONDERBOOM, South Africa - The flags of 24 African nations flew high over Military Base Wonderboom 20 July as military communicators from Africa, Europe and the U.S. participated in the Final Closing Ceremonies of Africa Endeavour 06. Senior ranking military officers and distinguished visitors from around Africa gathered to hear Brig. Gen. M.S. Brazzoli, South African National Defense Force's Acting Chief of Command and Management Information Systems Division and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Thomas J. Verbeck, U.S. European Command, Director, International Interoperability, Concepts and Experimentation address the 150 participants of the first information sharing and military communications systems interoperability workshop on the continent of the Africa.
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July 20, 2006
FARNBOROUGH, England — Aircrew members from the 815th Airlift Squadron "Flying Jennies" at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., flew a C-130J Hercules to England to support the 45th annual Farnborough International Air Show here July 17-23. More than 300 U.S. companies are featured at the event.
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July 20, 2006
FARNBOROUGH, England — A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Tx., is thundering over the heads of aerospace industry executives here this week during the Farnborough International Air Show.
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July 19, 2006
NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria - Four Soldiers from three different nations lean on each other, the signal to begin the assault. The first man bursts through the door, weapon up and ready to fight. The other three follow in quick succession, carefully checking their lane of fire and making sure the room is clear. The four Soldiers line up again, announce that they are exiting, and make a quick exit. The first MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain) of Immediate Response 06 has begun.
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July 19, 2006
MONS, Belgium — The responsibilities of NATO's top enlisted leader changed hands during a relief and assumption ceremony held at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe here July 17, 2006.
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July 13, 2006
WONDERBOOM, South Africa — With the snap of 125 salutes, military communicators from 24 African nations as well as some European countries and the United States responded to the official start of the Africa Endeavor 2006 workshop July 13 here.
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July 12, 2006
PATCH BARRACKS, Germany - Mrs. Pamela G. Bullock, U.S. European Command archivist, was awarded the Commander's Award for Public Service during a ceremony at the EUCOM headquarters located here July 12, 2006
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July 12, 2006
GARMISCH, Germany — Decision makers from more than 20 European and Eurasian nations will meet here July 18-21 to come to a greater understanding of opportunities and limitations in countering ideological support for terrorism.
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July 11, 2006
RAMSTEIN, Germany - US fighter pilots can receive the opportunity fly other countries' combat air planes as part of the Pilot Exchange Program. The exchange program, called PEP, is a chance for allies to improve understanding of each others capabilities, procedures and tactics.
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July 11, 2006
"We will continue to receive more Soldiers throughout the week, but right now we have the majority of the training and support personnel expected to participate in this years exercise," said Army Maj. Keith Dupont, operations officer for the exercise. Dupont added the total number of people participating and supporting this exercise will grow to about 800 military and civilian personnel.
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July 10, 2006
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - As part of an effort to reach out and meet various military and defense leaders throughout the theater, Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman, USAFE command chief, visited Cape Verde, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco to forge relations and look for opportunities to train with other militaries during the general's first visit to Africa June 22 to 28.
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July 10, 2006
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- The George C. Marshall Center said farewell to the German sailors who provided security at the front gate for the last seven months in a ceremony July 6 that also marked the end of the presence of Bundeswehr guards at the Center.
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July 10, 2006
ACCRA, Ghana - As part of a week-long tour in the region supporting Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe's strategic priority of strengthening enduring and emerging partnerships, the U. S. SIXTH Fleet Contemporary Music Ensemble "Flag Ship," performed last Tuesday at a 4th of July celebration at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Accra, Ghana.
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July 7, 2006
For approximately two weeks, the men bared the heat and humidity of Gasinci to accomplish the training missions. The training was mostly focused on peacekeeping and security tactics prescribed by NATO, but was founded upon basic infantry tactics.
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July 7, 2006
STUTTGART, Germany - The beginning of the third annual Children Helping Children relief effort began July 7 with the sorting of donated school supplies by Patch Barracks youth and Joyce Ward, wife of U.S. European Command Deputy Commander, Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward.
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July 6, 2006
OBERAMMERGAU, Germany - Marine Corps Colonel James J. Tabak, assumed the responsibilities as Commandant of the NATO School here June 30, 2006 presided over by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, Air Force General Lance L. Smith.
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July 6, 2006
GULF OF GUINEA - The U.S. military is stepping up maritime operations here to enhance security in this strategic and resource-rich region, the commander of U.S. European Command's surface combatant ships told the Pentagon Channel.
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July 6, 2006
STUTTGART, Germany - U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. William D. Catto, former commanding general of Marine Corps Systems Command, assumed the responsibilities July 5 as the U.S. European Command Chief of Staff.
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July 6, 2006
WURZBURG, Germany -1st Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One" bid farewell to its host country of Germany at a Victory Park on Leighton Barracks July 6.
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July 6, 2006
STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany - Over 20 African nations will gather near Pretoria, South Africa for the first U.S. European Command sponsored event that will encourage interoperability and information sharing among African militaries. Africa Endeavor, a technical workshop scheduled for 14-20 July at Military Base Wonderboom, will assess, identify, test and document command, control, communications and information systems (C3IS) interoperability among African fielded military strategic and tactical communications information equipment systems.
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July 5, 2006
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) assisted in the safe recovery of a Marine pilot at approximately 6:50 p.m. (local) July 2 when he ejected from his AV 8B Harrier.
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July 5, 2006
KEFLAVIK, Iceland - The 85th Air Force Group, a tenant unit at Naval Air Station, Keflavik, marked 55 years of heritage and cooperation during an inactivation ceremony here June 29.
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July 1, 2006
STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. European Command (EUCOM) hosted a Russian delegation of senior officers representing the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Russian General Staff, here Jun 27-30, 2006.
![](/Img/17297/LowRes/eucom-photo.jpg "CAMEROON, Africa — Mrs. Joyce Ward, wife of U.S. European Command Deputy Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, and visitors deliver supplies to the staff of the Conseil Jeune Youth Action Agency here on July 20, 2006. The donations included fabric and sewing supplies which are used to teach area children life skills, such as seamstressing. The group also delivered supplies to orphanages, hospitals and a community library in Gabon and Senegal. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Maj. C.C. Masotti)")
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