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February 26, 2010
ROTA, Spain — The U.S. ambassador to Spain and Andorra, visited Naval Station Rota, Spain Feb. 24 to meet service members and observe the capabilities of the installation during a tour of U.S. military facilities in Spain.
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February 26, 2010
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department must "plan more diligently" and "seek to envision" internal threats to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Fort Hood last year from happening again, an independent military panel told Congress members Feb. 25.
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February 26, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — The commander of U.S. Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia is starting workforce realignment processes for its operations in Italy. This realignment supports current and future military responsibilities and will impact approximately 150 positions at U.S. Navy facilities in Naples and Sigonella.
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February 26, 2010
CONSTANTA, Romania — USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) recently completed a successful Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) port visit here.
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February 26, 2010
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — Armed Forces Entertainment, in association with Morale Entertainment and American Airlines, is pleased to announce the "Legends of Aerospace" Tour is scheduled to stop at Incirlik March 6 and 7 to bolster troop morale. Organized by the Morale Entertainment Foundation, Inc., this tour will bring Americans, including famous aviators and astronauts, to visit our military stationed in Europe and Southwest Asia.
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February 26, 2010
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was slated to host Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barack at the Pentagon Feb. 25 to continue their ongoing discussions about a broad range of security issues, including Iran, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
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February 26, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany — The United States European Command and the Latvian Coast Guard will host an international oil and chemical spill response conference on August 23-27, 2010, to take place around BALEX DELTA 2010, an annual exercise on the Baltic Sea. The aim of this annual exercise is to check the Baltic Sea countries' readiness to respond to major oil accidents at sea.
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February 26, 2010
Afghan forces are increasingly taking the lead when dealing with local security issues in central Helmand as the stabilisation phase of Operation Moshtarak around Nad 'Ali continues.
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February 25, 2010
HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — Marines from 1st Platoon, Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion got their first opportunity to get a feel for the local terrain, and a taste of how they will be operating for the next 11 days, during a brief landing along the Norwegian coast Feb. 20.
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February 25, 2010
HER MAJESTY'S SHIP OCEAN — The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which was incorporated into the Marine Corps within the past decade, is being introduced to current members of the military unit. The U.S. Marine Corps was modeled after the Royal Marines of the United Kingdom.
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February 25, 2010
LEGHORN ARMY DEPOT, Italy — The 3/405th AFSB has shipped another 700 rolls of plastic sheeting to Haiti at the request of the U.S. Agency for International Development. This shipment is the second shipment in two weeks that the battalion has executed on behalf of USAID.
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February 24, 2010
NAPLES, Italy -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) spearheaded several energy contracts that will help reduce energy consumption at Navy installations in Europe.
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February 24, 2010
HER NETHERLANDS MAJESTY'S SHIP JOHAN DE WITT — One of the first orders of business after Marines from 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment embarked aboard the Dutch amphibious ship Hr. Ms. Johan De Witt, was to receive a brief on amphibious assault routines.
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February 24, 2010
WASHINGTON — After underfunding NATO for more than a decade, the Western security bloc now faces a budget crisis by an order of hundreds of millions of euros, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Feb. 23.
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February 24, 2010
CAMP RIPLEY, Minnesota — A group of 60 Norwegian Home Guard youth, who arrived here on Feb. 12, enjoyed a week of intense Army training and finished off with a weekend of sightseeing and shopping in Minneapolis.
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February 24, 2010
BELGIUM — A delegation of Africa Union (AU) high-level officials and senior officers, headed by Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya Ban, Director of the AU Peace Support Operations Division visited SHAPE, Feb. 19. The delegation received presentations and briefings on SHAPE, ACO operations and NATO/AU activities with the aim of enhancing understanding and facilitating cooperation.
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February 23, 2010
NORWAY — In their line of work, the phrase "one false move" could lead to very bad circumstances. But without their ability to discover those false moves, the lives and training of military personnel could be seriously impacted.
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February 23, 2010
LEGHORN ARMY DEPOT, Italy — The 3/405th AFSB has shipped more humanitarian aid supplies to Haiti at the request of the U.S. Agency for International Development. USAID requested that the battalion ship 4,000 rolls of plastic sheeting via various transportation routes to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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February 22, 2010
CHIEVRES, Belgium -- Teams of 'ambassadors' will soon be representing the Chievres Garrison and the American community in the cities and villages neighboring Chievres Air Base, Caserne Daumerie and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
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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 19, 2010
KABUL, Afghanistan — Governor Gulab Mangal travelled to Marjah to observe Operation Moshtarak, Feb. 17. During his visit an Afghan flag was raised over the town, and the governor met with some of the combined-force service members who are conducting counter-insurgent operations.
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February 19, 2010
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures set the stage for the soldiers of the 5th Quartermaster Company, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, as they prepared for a full-scale airborne operation outside Marnheim, Germany.
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February 17, 2010
KABUL — The clearing phase of Operation Moshtarak in southern Afghanistan continues as Afghan and coalition troops experienced sporadic fire fights with the enemy, officials reported Feb. 15.
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February 16, 2010
USNS GRAPPLE, Mediterranean Sea -- U.S. Navy sailors and civilian mariners attached to USNS Grapple (T-ARS 53) aided in the recovery of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409.
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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 16, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany -- Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Panzer Kaserne Community Chapel here, Feb. 11 to honor the memory of three soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service to America.
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February 16, 2010
KRTSANISI NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, Republic of Georgia -- A small detachment of Ramstein Airmen camp out in the foothills of Georgia's Caucasus Mountains, enclosed by snow capped peaks and kept company by stray dogs and roaming cattle. But what may sound like a wintertime camping excursion or a ski trip possibly gone awry, is actually a highly technical mission that involves providing a top-notch service to fellow warfighters.
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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
KABUL, Afghanistan — The clearing phase of operation Moshtarak continued Feb. 14, with the combined forces conducting a number of mounted and dismounted patrols. Elements of the combined force have been engaged in periodic small arms fire fights, and a number of insurgents have been either killed or detained. The combined force has sustained some injuries.
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February 11, 2010
WIESBADEN, Germany--Wiesbaden military community members were treated to an American history lesson from one of the stalwarts of the Civil Rights Movement here, Feb. 3.
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February 11, 2010
PAPA AIR BASE, Hungary -- The Multinational Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing conducted its third humanitarian relief mission to Haiti .
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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 11, 2010
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Team Ramstein did not let inclement weather stop them from running hard to raise money for disaster relief operations in Haiti with a 5K run here. Feb 5, 2010.
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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 10, 2010
SCHWEINFURT, Germany — Two years ago, Spc. Jeffrey D. Jamaleldine, a Schweinfurt soldier, was still recovering from a bullet wound to the face, wondering if he'd ever get back into the action of fighting. Today, with what may seem like a lifetime later, Jamaleldine has fully recovered and awaits his class date for Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., where he will continue his faithful service to the United States Army.
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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 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
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
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- News updates, a Twitter feed and access to videos from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies are now available free via a mobile telephone application.
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February 9, 2010
BOBLINGEN, Gemany -- Within the fraternity of Army Special Forces, the brotherhood formed during the Qualification Course in the woods of Camp Mackall, North Carolina can only be sealed in one way – through combat.
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February 9, 2010
The United States European Command leadership took steps, after hearing concerns at the 2009 Quality of Life Conference in Garmisch, Germany, to help service members get care when they need it. The EUCOM Bill of Rights for Behavior Health Care, the outcome of the conference and the first of its kind, was developed to combat the stigma associated with mental health care.
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February 8, 2010
Danish warship HDMS Absalon, who is part of NATO'S counter piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden rescued the cargo ship MV Ariella which came under attack by pirates, Feb. 5.
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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 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 5, 2010
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — During a 2008 NATO summit in Riga, Latvia, senior military representatives endorsed development of multinational logistics initiatives. One of the major challenges facing logisticians is that multinational logistics are often uncoordinated and to address this, the Czech Republic socialized the idea of creating a multinational logistics coordination center.
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February 4, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany — Three U.S. Army Europe soldiers died Feb. 3 when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed northeast of Mannheim, Germany.
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February 4, 2010
MANNHEIM, Germany — In the early morning hours of Jan. 27, soldiers from 18th Engineer Brigade's Personal Security Detachment rose from their snow-covered tents and began what would be another long day at the Lampertheim Training Area here.
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February 4, 2010
CHIEVRES, Belgium — As sirens blared, soldiers ran from the barracks, screaming that a shooter was on the loose. Teams of police entered the dark hallways in search of the suspect.
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February 3, 2010
PERTON, England — U.S. Marine Col. Peter H. "Pete" Devlin led a team of 22 members from two commands, U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, all four branches of service, male and female, officers and enlisted through the brutal course of the Tough Guy Challenge held here, Jan. 31.
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February 3, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany — At dusk on a bitter, cold morning recently, Staff Sgt. Jesus Medina of the Michigan National Guard stood behind a parked vehicle, guarding a dirt road leading to a small Afghan outpost during a simulated combat exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center here.
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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
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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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
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
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
ROTA, Spain -- Marines attached to 2nd Platoon Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe, conducted convoy training with Spanish marines during exercise LISA AZUL.
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