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Photos from September, 2006

  • NAPLES, Italy — Mary Ellen Connell, a research analyst with the Center for Strategic Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses, Alexandria, Va., leads an Africa round-table discussion with U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Sixth Fleet (CNE-C6F) staff members at CNE-C6F headquarters here Sept. 28,2006. The meeting, which included participation by several regional experts, was intended to increase the core knowledge on Africa and Maritime Safety and Security issues. CNE-C6F remains focused on increasing maritime domain awareness and strengthening enduring and emerging partnerships in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea region. (Department of Defense by Navy Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class(SW/AW) Rosa Larson, CNE-C6F Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TIRANA, Albania — Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, speaks at the South Eastern European Defense Ministerial press conference here Sept. 27, 2006. Rumsfeld is visiting Albania to recognize and encourage its continuing efforts to join NATO and to thank its troops for their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Albania is located within the U.S. European Command's 92-country area of operation. (Department of Defense photo James M. Bowman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HOHENFELS, Germany — Army Sgt. 1st Class Erik Jorgensen, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, explains combat engineer training to Gen. William S. Wallace, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commander, during the top Army trainer's visit to the Joint Multinational Training Command facilities here Sept. 25, 2006. In addition to visiting with instructors at the Hohenfels and Grafenwöhr training areas, the general observed demonstrations of facility operations and equipment. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILLA GORICA, Montenegro — Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld meets with Filip Vujanovic, the President of Montenegro, here Sept. 26, 2006. Rumsfeld is visiting the world's newest country to recognize its independence and encourage its integration with the rest of Europe. Montenegro is part of U.S. European Command's 92-country area of responsibility. (Department of Defense photo by James M. Bowman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Mark L. Farley, U.S. European Command's new senior enlisted leader makes his initial address during the his change of responsibility ceremony here Sept, 25, 2006. Farley replaces Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Bartelle, who is now the senior noncommissioned officer for allied command operations, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Mons, Belgium. (Department of Defense photo by Hugh McBride, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Public Affairs Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BAMAKO, Mali — U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mike Lyden (left), U.S. European Command logistics and securities assistance director, and Gen. Abdov Karim Diop, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense of Mali, sign an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement here Sept. 20, 2006. The agreement provides the legal authority for the exchange of logistic support, supplies and services between U.S. and Malian military forces. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Michael Abney) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KILGALI, Rwanda — Schoolchildren surround Air Force Tech. Sgt. Hector Nieves at their school here Sept. 22, 2006. Nieves, assigned to the 86th Air Mobility Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, helped other Ramstein Airmen deliver school supplies, blankets and clothing to the children. The items were donated by the Kaiserslautern military community. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman David O'Leary) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Greece - The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) heads to sea following a brief port visit here Sept. 21, 2006. Dallas is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is currently on a scheduled deployment. Commissioned in 1981, Dallas is the first Los Angeles-class submarine specially configured with a greater capability to conduct special operations. (Department of Defense photo by Mr. Paul Farley) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Dr. Abdeslam E. M. Maghraoui, director of the Muslim World Initiative of the United States Institute of Peace, offers observations during a panel that was exploring strategies for de-legitimizing terrorism at the George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies here Sept. 14, 2006. Maghraoui was one of about 60 academics, theologians and government officials from Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Americas who participated in a countering ideological support for terrorism conference here Sept. 13-15, 2006. (Department of Defense photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn, George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies Public Affairs Office) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia – Georgian Soldiers return fire at opposing forces atop an abandoned bunker Sept. 19 during a movement to contact exercise at the Vaziani Training Center in Georgia. The training is part of the Georgia Sustainment and Stability Operations Program, a U.S. European Command mission being executed by a task force led by the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command. The program trains select Georgian military units to help the country continue its scheduled deployments to support UN peacekeepers in Iraq. (Department of Defense photo by Army Maj. Eric Bloom) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TBLISI, Georgia –Soldiers from the Georgian Army receive an eight-week course in counter-terrorism and military intelligence as part of the Georgia Sustainment and Stability Program here. The program provides training to Georgian military personnel to enhance the capability of select military units to provide security and stability in Georgia and the region. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TIRANA, Albania — Dr. John P. Rose (left), Director, George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies, in Garmisch, Germany, presents Albania Prime Minister Dr. Sali Berisha with a picture during the Adriatic Conference here Sept. 19, 2006. The picture, a graphic melding the Albanian flag with a view of the Marshall Center at Garmisch, commemorates the establishing of the George C. Marshall Alumni Association for Albania. Prime Minister Berisha is a key note speaker during the conference, which takes place Sept. 18-21, 2006, and focuses on countering corruption, organized crime and illicit trafficking. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones, the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and the commander of U.S. European Command, provides an update on NATO's current operations and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during a press briefing in the Pentagon here Sept. 20, 2006. (Department of Defense photo by Helene C. Stikkel) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Marine Maj. Gen. William D. Catto, U.S. European Command chief of staff, congratulates Navy Information Specialist First Class Lisa Taylor, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium, for being a recipient of the EUCOM Service Member of the Year award here Sept. 22, 2006. Taylor, who won the junior noncommissioned officer division, competed against four other junior noncommissioned officers from various EUCOM organizations, for the honor. (Department of Defense photo by Jaime L. Wood, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — A U.S. Air Force Airman marshals a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 791st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to its parking spot here Sept. 18, 2006, following a mission. The squadron conducts aeromedical evacuations in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. John E. Lasky) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HEIDELBERG, Germany — Pieces of the Berlin wall rest outside the new Allied Land Component Command Headquarters Heidelberg building here. The building, which officially opened Sept. 18, 2006, is one of two NATO operational-level land component command headquarters. With more than 500 military and civilian personnel from 21 of NATO’s member nations, the headquarters provides land forces expertise to NATO’s Joint Forces Command Headquarters Brunssum in The Netherlands. (Department of Defense photo by Army Spc. Matthis Chiroux) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OUIDAH, Benin – Army 2nd Lt. Jessica Landis, Medical Department Activity, Heidelberg, examines a Beninese girl's ear here Sept. 15, 2006, during the final day of MEDFLAG '06. The exercise, which was supported by U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Marine Forces Europe and Naval Forces Europe personnel, provided medical and veterinary assistance in Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal. (Department of Defense photo by Dave Melancon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TIRANA, Albania — (L-R) Dr. John P. Rose, George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies director, Garmisch, Germany, poses with Lidra Zegali, newly elected president of the George C. Marshall Alumni Association of Albania, Albanian Director Deputy Minister of Defense Zana Xhuka and Dr. Horst Schmalfeld, Marshall Center German deputy director, following the association's founding meeting here Sept. 14, 2006. (Photo by Joseph Ferrare, George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OUIDAH, Benin – Army Second Lt. Jessica Landis, Medical Department Activity, Heidelberg, examines a Beninese girl before the youngster receives treatment during the final day of community clinics conducted here as part of the humanitarian exercise MEDFLAG 2006. (Department of Defense photo by Dave Melancon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VILSECK, Germany - Soldiers of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment uncase their colors here Sept. 15, 2006, during an arrival ceremony marking the return of the 2nd Cavalry to Europe. (Department of Defense photo by Gary Kieffer) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAMALE, Ghana — Air Force Capt. Ross Birdsong, right, 52nd Medical Group, and Ghanaian service member Kingsley Anim, 37th Military Hospital, initiate an intravenous catheter for a sick woman at the Bilpeila Health Centre here during MEDFLAG 2006 Sept. 13, 2006. During the exercise, teams of medical professionals from U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Marine Forces Europe, Naval Forces Europe and reserve units are traveling throughout Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, treating residents and training medical personnel. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Carolyn Erfe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAMALE, Ghana — Air Force Maj. Steven Boden, a doctor assigned to the 52nd Medical Group, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, examines a Ghanaian boy as part of the MEDFLAG 2006 exercise here Sept. 12, 2006. During the exercise, teams of medical professionals from U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Marine Forces Europe, Naval Forces Europe and reserve units are traveling throughout Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, treating residents and training medical personnel. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Kimble) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Katherine D. Scoffield, 36, accepts a trophy from Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, U.S. European Command deputy, here Sept. 9, 2006, after winning the Iron Woman competition during the Stuttgart military community's 24-hour marathon. Scoffield, who is a contracting officer and procurement chief stationed with Marine Forces Europe, ran 191 laps (over 63 miles) during the event. (Department of Defense photo by Brandon A. Beach, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINT LOUIS, Senegal – Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Fortunato, a pediatrician with 4th Medical Battalion looks after an infant suffering from severe malnutrition during exercise the MedFlag 2006 humanitarian exercise. MedFlag is an annual U.S. European Command scheduled, joint and combined military exercise that took place here Sept. 2-14, 2006. The exercise aims to enhance the friendship with our African allies and provide an opportunity to train with foreign medical personnel. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Sgt. Adrianne Rigez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ALGIERS, Algeria – Ten members of the U.S. organization “Business Executives for National Security” (BENS) visited here Sept. 12-13, 2006, to meet with senior representatives of the Algerian government to discuss mutual security interests of both nations. In addition to their Algerian visit, the group is visiting with government leaders in Morrocco, Tunisia and Turkey during their weeklong tour, which is scheduled to conclude Sept. 15, 2006. U.S. European Command representatives accompanied the group to provide logistical and coordination support. (Department of Defense photo by Army Maj. Holly Silkman, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAMALE, Ghana — Air Force Col. Victor Folarin, 52nd Medical Group commander, greets the head chief of Tampion here Sept. 12, 2006, during MEDFLAG 2006. In this phase of the joint medical-training exercise, medical personnel from U.S. Air Forces in Europe are treating residents and training local health care workers. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Carolyn Erfe) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Jean-Paul Raffenne (center), a retired lieutenant general and current professor at the George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies, discusses agenda items with senior executive seminar participants here. More than 80 high-ranking representatives from 45 nations attended the two-week event and focused on understanding what it takes to produce greater security cooperation in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Rafeene moderated the seminar, which ended Sept. 8, 2006. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN, Germany — Army Staff Sgt. Jonathon Zapien (foreground), 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Bragg, N.C., recieves the German Ehrenmedaille (Honor Medal) from Gen. Wolfgang Schneiderhan, the German Chief of Defense, in a ceremony at the German Ministry of Defense here Sept. 12, 2006. Zapien was deployed to Afgahnistan with the German Special Forces Command from June to October 2005 as a liasion between the German unit and the U.S. contingent. The award is the highest honor the German army can give to a foreign soldier of Zapien's rank and according to Gen. Schneiderhan, represents a "sensational warrior with a very soldier-like attitude." Among other tasks perfomed during the deployment, Zapien played a key part in saving the life of a German soldier by calling in ground and air medical support.(Department of Defense photo by John Tomassi, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RIGA, Latvia — Gen. William T. Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and Brig. Gen. Juris Maklakvos, Latvian armed forces commander, present one another with books during General Hobbins' visit here Sept. 11, 2006. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Maj. Skip Pribyl) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia - Director, Strategy & Policy, Resources and Transformation, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Navy Rear Adm. Phil Greene and Russian Navy Rear Adm. Sergei Menyalo, Naval District Commander, render a salute during the national anthems of Russia and the United States following a wreath laying ceremony on September 8, 2006. The 90-minute ceremony in Novorossiysk, Russia was held in memory of the Russian soldiers who liberated the city from German occupation in World War II. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lavender) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Walter Jameson loads a RIM-7 guided missile into the aft Sea Sparrow launcher aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) Sept 8, 2006. Wasp recently deployed here to support humanitarian operations with Joint Task Force Lebanon. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary L. Borden) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony A. Santos, 435th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, explains the operation and maintenance of a hydraulic suspension system and its use for loading and unloading operations to Nigerian military members here Aug. 30, 2006. The service members were participating in the Nigerian Theater Security Cooperation Familiarization event — U.S. European Command's 100th military-to-military event for the fiscal year — at the air base. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COTONOU, Benin – Two Benin Army combat lifesavers practice using a litter during the training exercise MEDFLAG 2006 being conducted here and in other neighboring countries. This joint-level training exercise has teams of medical professionals from U.S. Army, Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Marine Forces Europe, Naval Forces Europe and reserve units traveling throughout Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, treating residents and training medical personnel. (Department of Defense photo by Dave Melancon, USAREUR Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — A portrait of Army Lt. Gen. Timothy J. "Tim" Maude hangs in the U.S. European Command's new manpower, personnel and administration directorate conference room here. The portrait is one of many hanging displays of the late general, who was a victim in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. The conference room was rededicated in Maude's honor on Sept. 11, 2006 — the fifth anniversary of his death. Maude was a former director of EUCOM manpower, personnel and administration directorate. (Department of Defense photo by John Tomassi, U.S. European Command Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA - An aft lookout sights the amphibious command ship and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), underway off the coast of Cyprus. Mount Whitney and crew returned to homeport Sept. 9, 2006 after conducting missions in support of Joint Task Force (JTF) Lebanon. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — A U.S. Air Force crew member assigned to 4th Airlift Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., guides a Dutch Panzer Howitzer 2000 onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft here Sept. 6, 2006. Three of the 60-ton tanks were transported to Afghanistan in support of the International Security Assistance Forces. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Robert Prather) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia – Sailors from Navy frigate USS Elrod (FFG-55) prepare to lay a wreath at the World War II memorial in Hero’s Square here Sept. 9, 2006. The 90-minute ceremony was held in memory of the Russian soldiers who liberated the city from German occupation in World War II. Elrod is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate named for Marine Major Henry T. Elrod, a World War II Aviator, posthumously (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lavender) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA - The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) has joined Joint Task Force (JTF) Lebanon and is now the flagship for Commander Task Force "Bravo", Navy Capt. John Nowell, the maritime component of the JTF. Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary L. Borden) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia — Rear Adm. Phil Greene (right), Navy Europe, Policy, Resources and Strategy greets Russian Rear Adm. Sergei Menyalo, Naval District Commander onboard USS Elrod (FFG-55) in the port of here Sept. 7, 2006. The Norfolk, Virginia, based Frigate, commanded by Navy Cmdr. Teresa Sanford, is the first U.S. Navy vessel to pull into the Black Sea port since 2001. Elrod is an Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate named for Marine Major Henry T. Elrod, a World War II Aviator, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in defense of Wake Island. The ship has two combat helicopters embarked, is manned by approximately 215 Sailors and is capable of speeds in excess of 29 knots. (Department of Defense photo by Navy MC2 Michael Lavender) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH, Germany — Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward (shown on screen), Deputy Commander of U.S. European Command, discusses EUCOM’s cooperative security efforts during a videoconference at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies here Sept. 6, 2007. Ward addressed more than 80 high-ranking military and government officials from 45 nations who are currently participating in the center's Senior Executive Seminar. (Department of Defense photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS WASP (LHD 1), Eastern Mediterranean — USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives in the Joint Task Force-Lebanon joint operation area on Sept. 6, 2006. Wasp conducted helicopter operations with the JTF-Lebanon flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) and officially became the command ship for Task Force "Bravo," which is responsible for all U.S. maritime assets in the joint arena. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class(SW/AW) Rosa Larson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC/JCC 20), Eastern Mediterranean — Joint Task Force-Lebanon Task Force "Bravo" Commander Navy Capt. John Nowell watches as the MH-60S helicopter taking him to USS Wasp (LHD 1) takes off from Mount Whitney flight deck here. Task Force Bravo transferred command platforms on Sept. 6, 2006, moving from the flagship Mount Whitney to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship Wasp to continue supporting the JTF Lebanon mission. Nowell will now control all U.S. maritime assets in the joint operation area from Wasp, including USS Barry (DDG 52), USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196), and USS Hue City (CG 66). (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class(SW/AW) Rosa Larson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • COTONOU, Benin — Army Capt. Matthew Johnson, a guardsman with the 328th Medical Battalion, examines a Beninian soldier’s arm here during MEDFLAG '06. The service members arrived here Sept. 2, 2006, for the exercise, a humanitarian assistance effort which is supported by medical, dental and veterinarian specialists from U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Marine Forces Europe, Naval Forces Europe and U.S. reserve units. During the exercise, much-needed medical assistance is provided to the citizens of Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal. (Department of Defense photo by Dave Melancon, U.S. Army, Europe Public Affairs) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia – U.S. Navy frigate USS Elrod (FFG 52) arrived here Sept. 7, 2006, marking the first time a Navy vessel has moored at the Black Sea port since 2001. The Norfolk, Virginia-based ship and crew of 215 are currently on a scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean Sea to support U.S. European Command and the Global War on Terror. (Department of Defense file photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH, Germany — Rear Adm. Michael J. Lyden, director of the U.S. European Command Logistics and Security Assistance, addresses participants at the EUCOM sponsored HIV/AIDS Treatment Care Conference for Military Populations in West African Countries held here Sept. 4-6, 2006. Representatives of the Ministries of Defense and Ministries of Health from Benin, Cameron, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guineas, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Sao Tome, Senegal, Sierra Leone and South Africa participated in the conference. The conference is a part of the EUCOM Theater Security Cooperation programs to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Dr. Jiri Sedivy, a professor of Central European Security Studies at the George C. Marshall Center’s College of International and Security Studies here, has been named the new Czech Republic Minister of Defense. For over two years, Sedivy specialized in international security, international politics, international relations theory and war studies while teaching at the Marshall Center. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA, Straits of Gibraltar - Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rodney Fontenette, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Monica Foguth identify and track other vessels from aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), while transiting the Straits of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea on September 2, 2006. Wasp recently deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., after receiving surge deployment orders to help support humanitarian operations with Joint Task Force Lebanon. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Chief Mass Communications Specialist Craig P. Strawser) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISCH, Germany — Retired Rear Admiral Jean Dufourcq, Chief of the NATO Defense College Research Center, presents a global overview of security issues in the Mediterranean Sea area and greater Middle East during the opening session of the Senior Executive Seminar at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies here Aug. 28, 2006. More than 80 high-ranking military and government officials from 45 nations are participating in the ten-day seminar, which is conducted jointly by the Marshall Center and the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. During the conference, which is scheduled to take place through Sept. 8, 2006, participants will analyze the effectiveness of current security institutions and processes and examine sub-regional approaches to Mediterranean security. (Department of Defense photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Navy Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Steve Chisholm (bottom) and Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class(SW) Joshua Miller paint the exterior walls of the Theotokos Foundation, a home for handicapped citizens, as part of a community relations project here Sept. 4, 2006. The Sailors were part of a group of about 50 service members and civilian mariners from USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) and the embarked Joint Task Force-Lebanon staff which participated in the painting project. JTF-Lebanon is responsible for the U.S. military aspects of the joint interagency efforts of the Department of State and the Department of Defense, which have resulted in the assisted departure of almost 15,000 American citizens from Lebanon and the distribution of millions of dollars in aid to the Lebanese people. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Elizabeth Vlahos) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TAMALE, Ghana — Air Force Maj. Steven Boden, a doctor assigned to the 52nd Medical Group, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, examines a Ghanaian boy as part of the MEDFLAG 2006 exercise here Sept. 12, 2006. During the exercise, teams of medical professionals from U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Marine Forces Europe, Naval Forces Europe and reserve units are traveling throughout Benin, Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, treating residents and training medical personnel. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Kimble) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BÖBLINGEN, Germany — Army Command Sgt Maj. Robert M. Lonergan addresses troops of the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), during a change of responsibility ceremony on Panzer Kaserne here Aug. 31, 2006. Lonergan replaces outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Melvin L. Bynum as the senior enlisted leader of the battalion. (Department of Defense photo by Adam Gramarossa, Stuttgart Multimedia) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...