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		<title>Commentary by Col. Carl D. Bird, USAG Stuttgart commander</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year from everyone at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart! As we bid farewell to 2011 and welcome 2012, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the last year and look to the year ahead of us. Because of the hard work and generosity of the units stationed in Stuttgart, 2011 ended on [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=452&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Wishing you a wonderful holiday by Col. Carl D. Bird</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we enter the holiday season, Hope and I wish each of you in the Stuttgart military community the timeless treasures of the season: the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends. We also want to take this opportunity to thank the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=443&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Making the most of the holidays with your ‘family’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>USAG Stuttgart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We must all be aware that heightened stress, relationship problems and impending holidays can trigger inappropriate coping behaviors in vulnerable individuals. My family and I are looking forward to all of the activities that make this a special time of year … parties, excursions to the German Christmas markets, decorating the house, family gatherings and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=435&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday season is all about giving, making a difference</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holidays just around the corner, I want to remind everyone what the season is all about … giving. Today, we find people struggling at all levels, in all walks of life. In today’s fragile environment, it’s important to look inside ourselves and find a way to give &#8230; to make a difference for [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=396&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Award-winning programs proof of our commitment to you</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:40:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m honored to report that I have just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Army Substance Abuse Program received the 21st Annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award. The award is presented to programs in each of the services and National Guard that exemplify the Defense Department’s [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=356&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New system allows Passport Office customers to manage wait time</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:06:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Hi, On Oct. 19, I completed 90 days as the US Army Garrison Stuttgart commander. During that time I got to know my staff and meet the community. It’s apparent the people in our diverse joint service community have a passion in all the quality of life programs that impact their lives. In the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=240&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Two way conversation begins here</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi and welcome to my blog.&#160; This is my first posting and just another way to connect with my community. As your garrison commander, I hope my blog will give you insight into my daily activities and priorities.&#160; I want to assure you that my staff continues to focus on services and programs to improve [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=194&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>iWatch Antiterrorism Awareness Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blog by Shay Edwards&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; I&#8217;m Shay, the US Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart Antiterrorism Officer.&#160; One of my responsibilities is to assist&#160;the units in the Stuttgart footprint with their Antiterrorism programs and implementation of US Army policy.&#160; As such, I feel duty bound to tell&#160;all of you that the US Army designated August as Antiterrorism [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=162&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Interview with Col. Carl D. Bird III</title>
		<link>http://strge.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/interview-with-col-carl-d-bird%c2%a0iii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stuttgart, Germany—U.S. Army Col. Carl D. Bird III took over command of the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart from Col. Richard M. Pastore Jr. during a change-of-command ceremony July 19. In a brief interview with Gloria Colon-Buzatu, Bird shared a few thoughts about living in Stuttgart and working with the community.

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		<title>Traditional passing of command flag</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stuttgart, Germany—U.S. Army Col. Carl D. Bird III took over command of the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart from Col. Richard M. Pastore Jr. during a change-of-command ceremony July 19.

Anthony M. Bryant, USAG Stuttgart, Command Sergeant Major (CSM), initiates the traditional passing of the command flag. From right to left, outging commander Col. Richard M. Pastore Jr., to IMCOM-Europe Region Director Ms. Diane Devens, to incoming commander Col. Carl D. Bird III, and back to the CSM.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=strge.wordpress.com&amp;blog=14701945&amp;post=44&amp;subd=strge&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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