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Day 4 of our 12 Days of Cookies!

Day 4 of our 12 Days of Cookies! Day 4 of our 12 Days of Cookies!
12:00 AM12/6/2010
Day 4 - Cranberry Orange Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) 2 cups chopped cranberries ½ teaspoon grated orange zest 3
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AFRICOM Spotlight

AFRICOM Spotlight AFRICOM Spotlight
12:00 AM12/3/2010
Name: Anne Knight

Unit and Duty Title: Strategic Communication Branch Chief, Outreach Directorate, U.S. Africa Command

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Profile: A former State Department human
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Day 3 of Our 12 Days of Cookies

Day 3 of Our 12 Days of Cookies Day 3 of Our 12 Days of Cookies
12:00 AM12/3/2010
Day 3 ~ Easy Peppermint Candy Cookies

Ingredients:
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
¼ cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour  Read more
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Demonstration Update: December 4

Demonstration Update: December 4 Demonstration Update: December 4
12:00 AM12/3/2010
On December 4, 2010, the "Bündnis gegen Stuttgart 21" (an alliance against Stuttgart 21 made up of various German citizen initiatives) will hold a demonstration to protest the new Stuttgart Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) construction
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Ambassador Rice Announces UN Security Council Youth Event: Call for Worldwide Submissions by Young People

Ambassador Rice Announces UN Security Council Youth Event: Call for Worldwide Submissions by Young People Ambassador Rice Announces UN Security Council Youth Event: Call for Worldwide Submissions by Young People
12:00 AM12/3/2010
"Your World, Your Future: Voices of a New Generation"

As part of its December Presidency of the UN Security Council, the United States will host an innovative event to bring the voices of youth directly to the Council.
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Day 2 of Our 12 Days of Cookies

Day 2 of Our 12 Days of Cookies Day 2 of Our 12 Days of Cookies
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Day 2 Dark Chocolate Apricot Cookies
Ingredients:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
¼ teaspoon orange extract
1 egg
1 cup
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National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event

National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event National Guard Soldiers Participate in South African Military Skills Event
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers traveled to Potschefstroom Military Base, South Africa to participate in the South African National Military Skills Competition, November 8-13, 2010.

The Soldiers, all members of Company C,
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Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White

Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White Interview with Senior Development Advisor Mark A. White
12:00 AM12/2/2010
Following is an interview with Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command Mark A. White, who reported for duty on October 11, 2010.

What is your title here at U.S. Africa Command?

I am the senior
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12 Days of Cookies

12 Days of Cookies 12 Days of Cookies
12:00 AM12/1/2010
Day 1: Raspberry Ribbons

Ingredients:
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder  Read more
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Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing

Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing Ham Testifies at Africom Confirmation Hearing
12:00 AM11/22/2010
President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next commander of U.S. Africa Command outlined his objectives, November 18, 2010, during a confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Africa is important to U.S.
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USAG Stuttgart to conduct FP exercise at Stuttgart Army Airfield

USAG Stuttgart to conduct FP exercise at Stuttgart Army Airfield USAG Stuttgart to conduct FP exercise at Stuttgart Army Airfield
12:00 AM11/22/2010
The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will conduct a force protection exercise
at Stuttgart Army Airfield on Tuesday, November 23, 2010.

The exercise will be transparent to the community, however, employees at
SAAF should give
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GEN Ward discusses "Legacy" on TEDxPentagon, 19 NOV 2010 from 1000-1500 EST

GEN Ward discusses "Legacy" on TEDxPentagon, 19 NOV 2010 from 1000-1500 EST GEN Ward discusses "Legacy" on TEDxPentagon, 19 NOV 2010 from 1000-1500 EST
12:00 AM11/19/2010
As part of an independently organized TED talks, the Department of Defense is hosting TEDxPentagon, a military focused speaker series featuring stories from men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. DoD's TEDxPentagon event, which will be
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Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion

Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion
12:00 AM11/15/2010
Congratulations to the following Sailors assigned to Africa Command who were selected for promotion:

Bryant Birchler, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class
Jalessa Durland, selected to Petty Officer 3rd Class
Alfonso Tafur,
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How to Donate to Stuttgart Families Affected by Warehouse Fire

How to Donate to Stuttgart Families Affected by Warehouse Fire How to Donate to Stuttgart Families Affected by Warehouse Fire
12:00 AM11/12/2010
1: All large and small donated items can be listed in a special area title ("FREE") on the www.stuttgartyardsales.com website. If you wish to donate items via this website, go to the website
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Case of Tuberculosis Diagnosed in Stuttgart Military Community

Case of Tuberculosis Diagnosed in Stuttgart Military Community Case of Tuberculosis Diagnosed in Stuttgart Military Community
12:00 AM11/12/2010
A member of the Stuttgart community was recently diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) and has been hospitalized in a Host Nation facility for treatment. The patient is receiving appropriate medical care.

Transmission of TB requires direct
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WARD SENDS: Veteran's Day 2010

WARD SENDS: Veteran's Day 2010 WARD SENDS: Veteran's Day 2010
12:00 AM11/10/2010
Veterans Day 2010 presents us with a unique opportunity to remember and thank veterans -- past, present, and future -- for their service and their sacrifice for our great Nation. It may be hard to believe, but we are nearing the 100th anniversary
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Stop Loss Pay Deadline Approaches

Stop Loss Pay Deadline Approaches Stop Loss Pay Deadline Approaches
12:00 AM11/10/2010
Veterans and current service members who were involuntarily retained in the military under the so-called "Stop Loss" program should apply for special pay before the December 3 deadline. Military members whose service was involuntarily
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Chairman's Corner's: United States Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2010

Chairman's Corner's: United States Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2010 Chairman's Corner's: United States Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2010
12:00 AM11/10/2010
For 235 years, United States Marines have earned a privileged place in our hearts. For we know that when there is a tough job to do, we can "send in the Marines," knowing that they will get the job done.

From Iwo Jima to Inchon, from
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U.S. Army Garrison's Message Concerning Donations for Victims of Warehouse Fire

U.S. Army Garrison's Message Concerning Donations for Victims of Warehouse Fire U.S. Army Garrison's Message Concerning Donations for Victims of Warehouse Fire
12:00 AM11/5/2010
A fire occurred in a local transportation warehouse on the evening of 30 October
and destroyed the household goods of many in-bound and outbound Stuttgart residents. Over 100 of our community members and Families were affected by this
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Highlights of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Tenant Meeting

Highlights of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Tenant Meeting Highlights of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Tenant Meeting
12:00 AM11/4/2010
Highlights of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Tenant Meeting:

--Esso fuel card system complete outage in Germany, 7 Nov, 0500-1300, NO
FUEL AVAILABLE ON POSTS (KELLEY/PATCH) AND PATCH SHOPPETTE WILL HALT
BUSINESS OPERATION FOR
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