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US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa

US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa US AFRICOM CSM Visits Seabees in Horn of Africa
12:00 AM12/24/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti, Dec 24, 2010 —

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Mark S. Ripka, U.S. Africa Command's (U.S. AFRICOM) senior enlisted leader, personally recognized several Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction
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Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! -

Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! - Spice Up Your Holiday Meal! -
12:00 AM12/22/2010
African Chicken Stew


"Inspired by authentic West African cooking, this delicious stew combines vegetables and peanut butter with a little heat from a medley of spices. Alter the recipe to suit your preferences--it
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Chairman’s Corner: Happy Holidays!

Chairman’s Corner: Happy Holidays! Chairman’s Corner: Happy Holidays!
12:00 AM12/21/2010
As our Nation celebrates this holiday season, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen serve around the world in Afghanistan, Iraq, and a multitude of other locations, protecting all of us. Thanks to your commitment – and sacrifice –
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Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an African Dessert

Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an African Dessert Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an African Dessert
12:00 AM12/21/2010
Shuku Shuku


"A coconutty Nigerian desert that is a favorite with children of all ages."

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup castor sugar or superfine
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NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa

NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa NMCB 74 Continues the Seabee Mission in the Horn of Africa
12:00 AM12/21/2010
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Dec 15, 2010 –The Seabees assigned Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 Detail Horn of Africa (HOA) officially relieved NMCB 7 Det. HOA during a turnover ceremony on Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, December 15, 2010.
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Information on Prohibited Electronic Devices in Germany

Information on Prohibited Electronic Devices in Germany Information on Prohibited Electronic Devices in Germany
12:00 AM12/21/2010
The following items of U.S. manufacture purchased in the United States or at
the Exchange are prohibited for use in Germany (unless they have CE or
BNetzA symbols):

*Baby Monitors
*V- tech or other wireless
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Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an Africian Dish!

Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an Africian Dish! Spice Up Your Holiday Meal with an Africian Dish!
12:00 AM12/20/2010
Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous


INGREDIENTS:

2 cups vegetable broth
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup golden
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Garrison Commander's Holiday Safety Message

Garrison Commander's Holiday Safety Message Garrison Commander's Holiday Safety Message
12:00 AM12/20/2010
The holiday season has arrived and Hope and I wish each of you in U.S. Army
Garrison Stuttgart a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We encourage all of you to enjoy this festive season, but always take safety into
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Day 12 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 12 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 12 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/16/2010
Day 12 - Nanaimo Cookie Bars


Cookie Base

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped nut topping or
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What is identity theft?

What is identity theft? What is identity theft?
12:00 AM12/15/2010
What is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.

The
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Day 11 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 11 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 11 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/15/2010
Day 11 - Alabama Fudge-Pecan Chewies

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup
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Day 10 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 10 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 10 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/14/2010

Day 10 - Holiday Snickerdoodles (Cookie Exchange Quantity)


Red and green sugars dress up a best-loved cookie for the holidays.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Betty Crocker® Decors
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Day 9 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 9 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 9 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/13/2010
Day 9 ~ Oatmeal Cream Cheese Butterscotch Bars

Ingredients
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pea-sized pieces, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups old fashioned
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Day 8 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 8 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 8 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/10/2010
Day 8 - Molasses Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
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AFRICOM Spotlight

AFRICOM Spotlight AFRICOM Spotlight
12:00 AM12/10/2010
Rank and Name: Enrique Arroyo, GS-15

Unit and Duty Title: U.S. Africa Command Office of Legal Counsel; Attorney-Advisor (International)

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Profile: Arroyo
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Day 7 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 7 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 7 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/9/2010
Day 7 - Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2007

Ingredients

Gingerbread cookies:

• 1 package sugar cookie mix
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup
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Day 6 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 6 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 6 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/8/2010
DAY 6 - Cinnamon Stars: Zimtsterne (Germany)

These are a classic German Christmas cookie; you’ll find them in most every household as soon as St. Nicholas’ Day (December 6) rolls around. These gluten-free cookies are kind of
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Day 5 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 5 of Our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 5 of Our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/7/2010
Day 5 - Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 (16.5 ounce) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate
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2010 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Pledges from Department of Defense Uniformed and Civilian Personnel

2010 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Pledges from Department of Defense Uniformed and Civilian Personnel 2010 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Pledges from Department of Defense Uniformed and Civilian Personnel
12:00 AM12/7/2010
Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel continue to give back to help people and communities in need in military communities, across the nation and around the world. Since October 4, personnel in the five combatant commands pledged
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Garrison Shuttle Buses Late

Garrison Shuttle Buses Late Garrison Shuttle Buses Late
12:00 AM12/6/2010
BOTTOM LINE: All garrison shuttle buses are running 30-60 minutes late due
to problems near Robinson Barracks.

Cars can enter/exit Robinson Barracks at this time, but there are several
Stuttgart city buses that have had
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