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U.S. Air Force Band to Celebrate July Fourth with Concert in Bratislava

U.S. Air Force Band

Touch 'n Go, the popular music ensemble of the United States Air Forces in Europe Band will perform on July 4th at 20:00 on Hviezdoslavovo Namestie. Their play list includes the best of rock, country, pop, and R & B covering the complete spectrum of American popular music. Formed in 1976, Touch 'n Go has thrilled millions, performing throughout Europe, Scandinavia and southwest Asia providing troop support and theater engagement in public concerts, festivals, and at embassy and military functions. Their extensive touring schedule reaches out musically and geographically to bring the sound of America to service members and civilian audiences overseas. Touch 'n Go represent the cutting edge and the golden past of American popular music and its Air Force making their performances a unique and exciting musical experience.

For more information visit: http://www.usafeuropeband.af.mil/

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Deputy Chief of Mission Clarifies U.S. Policy for Up and Coming European Policy Makers

Deputy Chief of Mission Lawrence Silverman spoke at the Marshal Andrej Hadik National Academy of Defense in Liptovsky Mikulas on June 30 as part of the Center for European and North Atlantic Affairs (CENAA) summer school program. (more)

Trnava’s 17th Annual Dobrofest Celebrates John Dopyera ‘s Contribution to Music.

Dobrofest Over a dozen different musical acts from as many different countries descended upon Trnava from June 26 – June 28 to take part in the 17th annual Dobrofest. (more)

Ambassador Vincent Obsitnik Congratulates Colonel Miroslav Giertli, Slovak Air Force, after awarding him the Legion of Merit. Credit: Eleonora Bujackova, Obrana.

Ambassador Obsitnik Awards Slovak Soldier the Legion of Merit

At a ceremony held in the U.S. Embassy on June 25 Ambassador Vincent Obsitnik awarded Colonel Miroslav Giertli, Slovak Air Force, the Legion of Merit for his exceptionally meritorious service as the Slovak Republic Defense and Air Attaché from June 2005 to September 2007. (more)

Participants in the roundtable discuss ways to improve employment prospects for Serbian youth. Photographer: Mr. Milan Šagát, PONTIS.

Slovak NGO Hold Roundtable Focused On Employment Issues Facing Serbian Youth

A roundtable discussion on the topic of employment prospects for Serbian youth was held at Nis University in central Serbia on June 10, 2008 and attended by dozens of representatives from businesses, NGOs and youth organizations. (more)

Artistic Director of Cantare Con Vivo, David Morales (left), looks on as Slovak soloist Martin Mikuš (right) takes a bow. Photo: Jan Lorincz

U.S. Choir and Czech Orchestra help Raise Money for the Slovak Cancer Research Foundation

Under the leadership of Conductor David Morales, the Cantare Con Vivo Choir from Oakland, California joined the Bohuslav Martin Philharmonic from Zlin and Slovak soloist Martin Mikuš to perform Ernest Bloch’s “Avodat HaKodesh” at a benefit concert at Slovak Radio on June 22. (more)

Professor Robert Hooper begins his seminar in Bratislava with a quote from Edward R. Murrow. Keith Hughes

Slovak Television Reporters Attend Seminars by U.S. Investigative Journalist Robert Hooper

American television producer and international educator Robert Hooper visited Slovakia from June 13 – June 22 to lead investigative journalism seminars around the country and participate in the 14th International Festival of Television Broadcasters in Kosice. (more)

Historic U.S.-Slovak Photo Exhibit Opens in Bratislava after Country-Wide Tour

Deputy Chief of Mission Lawrence Silverman joined the General Director of the Bratislava University Library Dr. Tibor Trgin’a and Deputy Director of the Slovak National Library in Martin Milan Rakus to open the Embassy-sponsored historic photo exhibit, "Slovakia, Slovaks and Connections on Historic Postcards and Photographs," at the University Library in Bratislava on June 17. (more)

Original Pittsburgh Agreement of 1918 on View to Slovak Public Until September

The Pittsburgh Agreement began its stay on June 9 at the Slovak National Museum in Bratislava , where the historic document will be on display as part of the Museum's “Ako sme žili?”/“How did we live?” exhibit of Slovakia in the 20th century until the end of September. (more)

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