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It's that time of year again when solar flares may disrupt your AFN satellite viewing. Sun "outages" may occur from October 1-11. Depending on the severity, an outage may last 5-20 minutes. This is temporary and programming will resume as normal.
Did you miss the latest AFN Europe Report? No problem! Just click on the AFN Europe Report tab below to get a list of all available newscasts. You can then watch the video on the Web, or download it to your computer. We make it easy for you to get the news you want at AFN Europe.net!
Get your daily dose of Mark Weeks on AFN The Eagle's "Midday Show" for great music, news and information.  Mark brings you the best music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday on AFN The Eagle.
Listen to "Connections" on AFN Europe's Power Network Radio, Monday through Friday from 2 - 6 p.m. It's all of the Classic Hits and Current News you need to get through the day!
Are you only getting the AFN TV Program Guide and The Pentagon Channel on your AFN Decoder?  If that's the case, it's time to re-register your decoder at www.pvconnect.net.  If you are leasing your decoder, contact your Exchange store for a registration update.

 
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On this edition of the AFN Europe Report: We go "south of the Alps" where one community is making sure domestic violence is a tragedy of the past. Plus, Fire Prevention Week is heating things up in Sigonella, Italy. And, military communities worldwide are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month...we'll see some tasty treats for the celebration. These stories and more on the AFN Europe Report.
793rd Military Police Battalion

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On this episode of Faces of Freedom, we will highlight a diverse group of Soldiers of the 793rd Military Police Battalion, who are currently serving in Baghdad, Iraq.
Story by SPC Joe Tolliver

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U.S. military communities worldwide recognize victims of domestic violence throughout the month of October. SPC Joe Tolliver shows us how one community is coming together to prevent future acts of violence. More on this from Vicenza, Italy.
Story by Petty Officer Phil Hasenkamp

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When you have it under control, it can help you cook or stay warm. But, when it gets out of hand it can destroy property and even lives. Petty Officer Phil Hasenkamp takes us to Sigonella, Italy, and sees how the community is recognizing Fire Prevention Week.
Story by SSgt Leigh Bellinger

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The Air to Ground Operations School has found a new home. SSgt Leigh Bellinger has more on this story from the Einsiedlerhof Air Station in Germany.
Story by SPC Brigida Sanchez

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Food is probably one of the best ways to get your friends, family and community together...especially when it's something so delectable like a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration cook-off. SPC Brigida Sanchez has more from Vicenza, Italy.
Story by SSgt Lovely Nerius

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This next story is an excellent example of reaching fitness goals and staying in shape so you're ready for the fight. SSgt Lovely Nerius has more on the Spangdahlem, Germany, athlete of the year.
Story by A1C Jonathan Porter

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The holidays are just around the corner. Many of us will be away from our families. However, the military offers a service to keep us a little closer to home. A1C Jonathan Porter has more from Incirlik, Turkey.
Story by Seaman Adam Wolfe

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In an effort to immerse the community in some local culture, the Navy Exchange, in Sigonella, Italy, hosted an event to get everyone involved. Seaman Adam Wolfe has more.
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Fitness class helps melt away the flab
Security patrols show their presence
...made over 90 years ago
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Defending the legacy of a WW I hero
Tops In Blue continues to perform after 55 years

 
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Exchange Rates

Rates valid through October 14, 2008

$1 US buys: .7184


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Gas Prices by Country

Price per gallon in Germany
for the week of Oct. 11-17

Per Gallon Per Liter
Unleaded: $3.693 $0.976
Super: $3.827 $1.011
Super Plus: $3.955 $1.045
Diesel: $4.084 $1.079

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Expect AFN Signal disruptions due to solar activity
On October 11-12, it is possible that solar activity may cause short disruptions in your AFN satellite service. Solar activity is expected both days starting around 1:53 p.m. with disruptions not expected to last longer than three minutes.
 
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If you are experiencing trouble with your AFN signal, we're here to help! Read this article for more information on how to report signal trouble.
 
AFN decoder channel guide
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