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Holiday Season 2010 Mail Schedule

Holiday Season 2010 Mail Schedule Holiday Season 2010 Mail Schedule
12:00 AM11/4/2010
Mailing Deadlines

--Space Available Mail (SAM) Parcels: Friday, 26 Nov

--Partial Air Lift (PAL) Parcels: Friday, 03 Dec

--Priority Parcels, 1st Class Letters and Cards: Friday, 10 Dec
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Warehouse Fire Destroys Personal Property of Stuttgart Military Families; Garrison set to assist

Warehouse Fire Destroys Personal Property of Stuttgart Military Families; Garrison set to assist Warehouse Fire Destroys Personal Property of Stuttgart Military Families; Garrison set to assist
12:00 AM11/2/2010
A German-owned warehouse in Schwieberdingen containing personal property
belonging to military and civilian members of the Stuttgart military
community was destroyed by fire Saturday, October 30, 2010.

The warehouse, owned
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Winterfest 2010

Winterfest 2010 Winterfest 2010
12:00 AM11/2/2010
Winterfest 2010
Location: Patch Barracks - Lot adjacent to Husky Field (on the shoppette side)
When: Friday, December 3, 1600-2100

There's still time for your private organization to participate in the way of providing
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New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command

New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command
12:00 AM11/1/2010
Mark Anthony White
Senior Development Advisor
Term of Assignment: Oct 11, 2010-Oct 12, 2012

The Senior Development Advisor to the United States Africa Command, Mark Anthony White, reported for duty on October 11, 2010.
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New York Army National Guardsmen Train for South African Military Skills Competition

New York Army National Guardsmen Train for South African Military Skills Competition New York Army National Guardsmen Train for South African Military Skills Competition
12:00 AM10/29/2010
Five New York Army National Guard soldiers who will represent the U.S. Army at a military skills competition in South Africa next month conducted a one-day training session at the New York National Guard Guilderland Weekend Training Site October
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Still time to vote, but Nov 2 Election Day Nears

Still time to vote, but Nov 2 Election Day Nears Still time to vote, but Nov 2 Election Day Nears
12:00 AM10/26/2010
Voters: Haven't Received Your Ballot? Head to www.fvap.gov now to fill out a ballot. Many States have absentee ballot websites that allow voters to mark their ballots, and then print, sign and return by mail,
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Family Skate Night: October 23

Family Skate Night: October 23 Family Skate Night: October 23
12:00 AM10/20/2010
The Stuttgart Military Community Eishockey Club, through the generosity of the Stuttgart Community Spouses Club, is hosting a Family Skate Night on Saturday, 23 October 2010, from 17:15 to 18:45 at Eisstadion Wernau. The event is open to all ages
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Stuttgart News Briefs: October 19-23

Stuttgart News Briefs: October 19-23 Stuttgart News Briefs: October 19-23
12:00 AM10/19/2010
Patch Barracks car wash to experience service interruptions: Oct. 19-22
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Ambassador Johnnie Carson Addresses Shared Global Challenges of Maritime Safety and Security

Ambassador Johnnie Carson Addresses Shared Global Challenges of Maritime Safety and Security Ambassador Johnnie Carson Addresses Shared Global Challenges of Maritime Safety and Security
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Ambassador Johnnie Carson, assistant secretary of state for African affairs, provided opening remarks to a conference of African, U.S. and European partners October 13, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
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African Union's Shinkaiye Calls Maritime Security a World Issue at AFRICOM-Hosted Conference Conclusion

African Union's Shinkaiye Calls Maritime Security a World Issue at AFRICOM-Hosted Conference Conclusion African Union's Shinkaiye Calls Maritime Security a World Issue at AFRICOM-Hosted Conference Conclusion
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Ambassador John K. Shinkaiye, African Union Commission chief of staff, concluded the Africa Maritime Safety and Security: Towards Economic Prosperity Conference with an address to attendees from Africa, Europe and the U.S. October 14, 2010, at the
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Defense Department's Huddleston Says Safeguarding Africa's Waters is Vital for International Trade

Defense Department's Huddleston Says Safeguarding Africa's Waters is Vital for International Trade Defense Department's Huddleston Says Safeguarding Africa's Waters is Vital for International Trade
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Ambassador Vicki Huddleston, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Africa addressed the Maritime Safety and Security: Towards Economic Prosperity Conference October 13, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.

The
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Conference Emphasizes International Effort to Curb Africa's Maritime Security Challenges

Conference Emphasizes International Effort to Curb Africa's Maritime Security Challenges Conference Emphasizes International Effort to Curb Africa's Maritime Security Challenges
12:00 AM10/15/2010
Long-term, sustainable approaches at sea and on land backed by international collaboration were consistent themes at the 2010 Maritime Safety and Security Towards Economic Prosperity Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, October 13-14, 2010.
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General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference

General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference General Ward Welcomes 19 African, 5 European Regions at Africa Maritime Safety and Security Conference
12:00 AM10/15/2010
General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, hosted a conference attended by 19 African nations, five European nations and the U.S. October 13-14, 2010, at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Demonstration in Downtown Stuttgart Thursday Evening

Demonstration in Downtown Stuttgart Thursday Evening Demonstration in Downtown Stuttgart Thursday Evening
12:00 AM10/13/2010
On Thursday, 14 October 2010, starting at 1830 hours, a group supporting the Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) construction project will conduct a run starting at the Leuze Mineralbad, located at Am Leuzebad 2, 70190 Stuttgart, through
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DONATE to CFC and help Make a Difference

DONATE to CFC and help Make a Difference DONATE to CFC and help Make a Difference
12:00 AM10/13/2010
Gen Ward kicked off the US Africa Command CFC-Overseas Campaign on 4 October 2010. In order to promote CFC-Overseas, for the next 8 weeks we would like to use as many venues and resources as possible to improve our participation in "Making a
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Collaboration for Rapid Response to Malaria Outbreak

Collaboration for Rapid Response to Malaria Outbreak Collaboration for Rapid Response to Malaria Outbreak
12:00 AM10/13/2010
Long lasting insecticidal bed nets (LLINs) have been proven to reduce malaria by up to 90% if used properly, and they are more effective if the entire community is using them simultaneously.

Although the Government of Ethiopia
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Military Headlines of Interest

Military Headlines of Interest Military Headlines of Interest
12:00 AM10/13/2010
Congress Approves Stop-Loss Pay Extension

Congress is giving Service Members and veterans a little more time — until Dec. 3 — to apply for the extra pay that is owed them if their active service was involuntarily extended between Sept.
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Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation

Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation
12:00 AM10/12/2010
AFRICOM commander General William "Kip" Ward discussed U.S. Africa Command's role in supporting U.S. government efforts for stability and security in Africa with Robert Bosch Foundation members October 7, 2010 at the Robert Bosch house
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Army Africa Medical Personnel Among 1st to Attend Revamped Tropical Medicine Course at Walter Reed

Army Africa Medical Personnel Among 1st to Attend Revamped Tropical Medicine Course at Walter Reed Army Africa Medical Personnel Among 1st to Attend Revamped Tropical Medicine Course at Walter Reed
12:00 AM10/12/2010
The continent of Africa is home to many tropical diseases, which cause illness and, in some instances, death. Tropical diseases wreak havoc on the social and economic growth of the continent and affect the health and welfare of those who travel.
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42nd Annual Pfennig Bazaar

42nd Annual Pfennig Bazaar 42nd Annual Pfennig Bazaar
12:00 AM10/7/2010
The German American Women's Club Stuttgart is hosting the 42nd Annual Pfenning Bazaar.

Schedule
October 21: Set-up from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
October 22: Sale from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
October 23: Sale from 9:30
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