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AFRICOM hosts first ever Chiefs of Defense conference
More than 225 attendees from various organizations participated in the first ever U.S. Africa Command Chiefs of Defense conference, April 19-20.
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Prime Minister of Libyan Government of National Accord visits AFRICOM
The Prime Minister of Libya’s unity government, Fayez al-Sarraj, visited the U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany April 5, 2017.
AFRICOM holds forum to discuss migration challenges
AFRICOM’s Multinational Cooperation Center and Strategic Outreach Division/ J51 convened this event to educate elements of the command on irregular migration concerns.
Active military service counts toward civilian retirement
How prior military DA civilians can buy back their time to count for retirement.
SHARP resources now available for DA civilians
Army civilians are now able to utilize the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, or SHARP, program.
AFRICOM hosts annual Resources and Assessments Workshop
U.S. Africa Command held its annual Resources and Assessments Workshop to discuss fiscal matters and the way ahead.
5th Signal Command names 2017 Best Warriors
5th Signal Command (Theater) selected a new noncommissioned officer and Soldier of the year.
20 years of JTAGS early warning operations
“I hope I never hear from you.” Stuttgart JTAGS marks 20 years of watching the skies.
Countdown to 75: US Army Europe’s beginnings
European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, or ETOUSA is not to be confused with the joint U.S. European Command of today.
How often do people lose security clearances over mental health?
One in every 35,000 people were either denied a clearance or had their clearance revoked.
Turbans, beards, dreadlocks now permissible for some Soldiers
The Army has granted waivers to Sikh Soldiers since 2009. Read more about additional policy changes.
USAREUR Chief of Staff speaks at Bundeswehr State Command event
Baden-Wuerttemberg’s Lecture Series features topics relevant to security policy.
New defense-wide performance appraisal program
New Beginnings encompasses reforms in hiring flexibilities, training and development, and workforce incentives.
New AF policies on dress, appearance, tattoos
Authorized tattoos on the chest, back, arms and legs will no longer be restricted.
New Army fitness standards for recruits, MOS transfers
OPAT estimated to be administered to 80,000 recruits and thousands of cadets annually.
Culture Events Calendar
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Remstal Garden Show
May 10 @ 10:00 am - October 20 @ 7:00 pm
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Böblingen Summer at the Lake Series
June 27 - September 17
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Weil der Stadt English Guided City Walking Tours
August 18 - September 15
