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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!
Join Lea Ortiz this week on AFN The Eagle's "Midday Show" for great music, news and information.  Lea is there for you 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!
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On this edition of the AFN Europe Report: Honoring the warriors protecting the home front...we salute the many contributions of the military spouse. Plus, see how Air Force firefighters in Bulgaria are keeping their cool when things get hot. And, whether you're the new kid or king of the road, there's a few things you should know before you hop on your motorcycle. These stories and more on the AFN Europe Report
Story by Petty Office Mike Lenart

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No matter what branch of the military you serve, most of us can agree that a major part of leadership involves getting your people to accomplish the mission. And, as most leaders will tell you, sometimes that's not always easy. Petty Officer Mike Lenart has more on one Sigonella Sailor who seems to have found just the right recipe for success.
Story by Michelle Michael

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The families of servicemembers on the front lines fight a war all their own on the home front. Military spouses often endure sleepless nights, special challenges, and they often must raise their children alone for long periods of time. Today, time is about them. AFN's Michelle Michael reports.

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It's Military Spouse Day May 9. AFN has comments from military community members in Wiesbaden about the importance of the military spouse.
Story by Amn Shane Adkins

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The United States Air Forces in Europe's new commander is making his rounds and introducing himself to the many Airmen now under his leadership. Amn Shane Adkins is in Incirlik and has more on his message to Airmen serving there.
Story by SSgt Jason David

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In the Air Force, safety is always a priority when launching and recovering aircraft. SSgt Jason David is with some military firefighters deployed to Bulgaria who are keeping their cool even when temperatures get hot.
Story by TSgt Szu-Moy Ruiz

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Riding a motorcycle overseas can be a little different than hitting the highways back in the states. That's why the Spangdahlem motorcycle safety course is bringing seasoned and not-so-seasoned riders together for a basic lesson on motorcycle safety. TSgt Szu-Moy Ruiz has the story.
Feature by Demarrio Spence

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On this episode of AFN Destinations, Demarrio Spence takes us to the garden show in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
AFN The Eagle Feature by Lea Ortiz

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Friday, May 9, is Military Spouse Day...a day to honor those supporting America's service members. Lea Ortiz spoke on AFN The Eagle's Mid Day Show with Sue Hertling, the spouse of 1st Armored Division's Commanding General, Major General Mark Hertling, and also his support system on the home front. As the Commander of Task Force Iron, Major General Mark Hertling is currently deployed to Iraq.

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On this edition of the AFN Europe Report: Hanau says goodbye to US troops stationed there. Plus...think you're a good shot? See who's the best one in Europe. Also, Incirlik Airmen strive for perfection. These stories and more on the AFN Europe Report.
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$1 US buys: 0.6334 Euro

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Price per gallon in Germany
for week of May 10-16

Unleaded: $ 3.780
Super Unleaded: $ 3.892
Super Plus: $ 4.009
Diesel: $ 4.316

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