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By SSG Ray Kokel

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Winning a grand prize drawing isn’t easy, many contestants fill out entry forms and wait months just to find out they didn’t win. So when one lucky participant cast his form in the AAFES Grand Prize Drawing, he was surprised he won. SSG Ray Kokel was their as they handed that lucky winner his $3000 prize and had this story.
By SPC Cody Wilson

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In Europe more than 41,000 students from 90 different DoDDs schools returned to class. SPC Cody Wilson followed one young student on his first day back to school.
By PFC Marlon Styles

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The accomplishments of women have come a long way from the times of Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks. Women have opportunities today that their grandmothers could never have imagined and sports is no different. PFC Marlon Styles tells us more about a young lady who is leveling the playing field.
By SSG Ray Kokel

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Going back to school can be rough for military kids. These children have to deal with changing schools every couple of years and starting over with new friends. Some find it tough but SSG Ray Kokel introduces us to one kid who keeps a positive attitude.
By SGT Amanda Jackson

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No matter where you live in Europe, Wine Season is coming soon. Come learn about one of Germany’s favorite beverages as SGT Amanda Jackson and SPC Cody Wilson take you to stand after stand.
By PFC Marlon Styles

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According to Army officials, there were three hundred and sixty-eight alcohol related incidents involving soldiers stationed in Europe in the first 6 months of this year. PFC Marlon Styles tells us how one unit is working together to prevent their Soldier's from becoming one of these statistics.
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Exchange Rates

Rates valid through August 28, 2008

$1 US buys: .6607


Gas Prices

Price per gallon in Germany
for the week of Aug. 30- Sep. 5

Per Gallon Per Liter
Unleaded: $3.894 $1.029
Super: $4.015 $1.061
Super Plus: $4.131 $1.091
Diesel: $4.839 $1.278

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