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May 31, 2010
Not long after the Civil War, Americans pledged to honor those who, as Abraham Lincoln put it, gave the last full measure of devotion. Be they from Lexington and Concord; Gettysburg and Antietam; the Argonnes Forest or the beaches of Normandy; Chosin and Inchon; Saigon and the Mekong Delta; Baghdad or Kandahar — we have kept that pledge every Memorial Day, and rightfully so.
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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
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 — 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
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
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 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
CAMP MONTEITH, Kosovo – Soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East took part in a large exercise May 27 that involved multiple situations and tested the agility and adaptability of NATO Kosovo Forces (KFOR).
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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 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 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 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
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
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 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
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — As part of Team Aviano's commitment to stay green and conserve energy, construction has begun to build the base's $680,000 geothermal plant, as of May 21, the first of its kind in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
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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 20, 2010
Construction crews in Albania are busier than ever working on U.S.-funded humanitarian assistance projects that seek to improve educational and facilities in several isolated communities in Albania.
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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 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 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 18, 2010
SOUDA BAY, Greece — USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, May 18 to participate in exercise Phoenix Express 2010 (PE-10).
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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
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
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
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
HEIDELBERG, Germany — A new and completely redesigned webmail system debuted on Army Knowledge Online this month, AKO officials announced May 14.
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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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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 11, 2010
ROTA, Spain — U.S. Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain dedicated a baseball field May 8 to an officer who was killed last year while deployed to Camp Liberty in Iraq.
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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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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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May 3, 2010
RAMJANE/RAMIJAN, Kosovo – Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East’s aviation element took advantage of an aerial gunnery opportunity May 3-5, completing a training requirement while on a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
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May 1, 2010
ZADAR, Croatia — The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review highlighted the importance of increasing rotary-wing availability as one of the most significant elements to achieving success in large-scale counterinsurgency, stability and counterterrorism operations worldwide.
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