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2013-11-16 Africa Horn
U.S. military faces Africa cuts, sees Somalia, Mali successes
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Posted by Steve White 2013-11-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ]  Top

#1 some $40 million
Isn't that just about the cost of maintaining the Stuttgart facility? Shouldn't AFRICOM be in AFRICA!
Posted by Skidmark 2013-11-16 08:49||   2013-11-16 08:49|| Front Page Top

#2 None of our African 'friends' would permit AFRICOM to be set up in..... Africa Skid.

AFRICOM also has problems keeping top bosses. Generals Kip Ward, Baker, and Ham.....all relieved from command. The Ward relief was very, very quiet. He was cloistered away in a pentagon closet for over 60 days while his investigation was conducted. Once the investigation was completed (something to do with unauthorized perks) he was quietly retired a poor, two star black man. I believe Title-10 of the US Code only permits a four star general to remain a four star in "F Troop" status for 60 days, then his rank must revert to two star.

A more cynical analyst might conclude the AFRICOM command billet and anyone who follows General Kip Ward might be in for tough sledding.
Posted by Besoeker 2013-11-16 09:25||   2013-11-16 09:25|| Front Page Top

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