Bamako, Mali

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Recognized: September 24, 1960
Relations established: September 24, 1960

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DETACHMENT HISTORY

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Priestley, Joshua, SSgt 2008-2009 Vilnius, Bamako, Bogota / 0629-Radio Chief
Buxkemper, Michael T., GySgt 2005-08 Bamako, Canberra 7212-Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Gunner
Fonde, Joe, Sgt 2005-08 Hanoi, Dublin, Bamako / 5962 Tactical Air Command Central Repairer
JOHNSON, TREVOR, GySgt 2007-08 Bamako / 3043-Supply Administration & Operations Clerk
Orellana, Hector A., SSgt 2005-2008 Bamako, Lisbon, Bogota / 1361-Engineer Assistant
Alen, John, MGySgt 1997-98 Algiers, Budapest 2004-07 (Det Cmdr) Bamako, Dharan / 5811-Military Policeman
Ortiz, Jorge L., SgtMaj 2004-2007 Bamako, Kabul, Dharan
Cullins, Josh, SSgt KIA Aghanistan 2002-04 Harare, Bamako 2336-EOD Technician, LAPD Police Officer
Cook, Nick NBC., Sgt 2001-2003 Santiago, Bamako / 0811-Field Artillery Cannoneer
Buckingham, Mark, GySgt 1999-03 Bamako, San Salvador (Det Commander) / 3529-Motor Transport Maintenance Chief
Howe, David, SSgt 1999-01 Bamako, Bern / 0629-Radio Chief
Futch, Ken, 1stSgt 1995-00 Bamako, Vienna (Detachment Commander) 2512-Wireman 6122-Helicopter Power Plant Mechanic, T-58 8411-RSS Recruiter
Boyle, Lincoln Sgt. 1996-98 Madrid, Bamako
Hickman, Eric, MSgt 1995-1998 Bamako, Jakarta, Hong Kong / 4821-Career Retention Specialist/Career Planner
Howard, Curtis, 1stSgt 1995-98 (Detachment Commander) Bamako, Tokyo
Johnson, Thomas H., CWO2 1995-97 Lima, Bamako / 0170-Personnel Officer
Orellano, 1stSgt P.A., 1stSgt 1995-96 Tokyo (MSG) 2001-05 Bamako, Mexico City, Brussels (Detachment Commander)
Chavira, Andres, MGySgt 1994-95 Bamako 0291-Intelligence Chief Bronze Star
Aitken, Hernel A., GySgt 1991-94 London, Bamako / 6199-Enlisted Aircrew/Aerial Observer/Gunner
Rivera, Hector, Sgt 1989-1991 8156 Bamako, St Petersburg, London
Thomas, Leslie, 1stSgt 1989-1992 Bamako, San Jose / 2006-09 MCESG 1stSgt / 8999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Wood, Paul, MGySgt 1986-1989 Bamako, Wellington / 1169-Utilities Chief
Lanier, Freddie, Sgt Bamako, Helsinki 1986-89 / 3421-Personal Financial Records Clerk
Kay, Kenneth, Sgt Bamako, Bern 1985-90 / 6172-Helicopter Crew Chief, CH-46
Metayer, Jean-Michel K., SSgt 1985-87 Bamako, Paris / 1391-Bulk Fuel Specialist
Baker, Ken, SSgt 1985-88 Bamako / 1836-Amphibious Tractor Leader
Bishop, Raymond, 1stSgt 1984-88 Bamako, Singapore, Wellington
Farwell, Peter C., Sgt 1980-84 Bamako, Geneva / 2512-Wireman
McKenzie, Reggie V., MSgt 1980-82 Bamako, Ottawa / 0369-Infantry Unit Leader
Putnam, Kenneth, SSgt 1978-1980 Bamako, Bern / 4063-Programmer (COBOL)
Hathaway, J.D., SgtMaj 1976-78 Bamako, Bonn

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