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October 2004 News

Lunch Honors Sailors' Dedication

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SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly 150 sailors were recognized at an MVP luncheon during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 10. The luncheon, sponsored by the "Friends of The Fleet Foundation," was held at the San Francisco City Hall downtown. Story

Singer Visits George Washington

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NORFOLK, Va. — Country music singer Aaron Tippin and a film crew from the Great American Country network visited USS George Washington to film a television show “Made in America." Story

Band Trades Campus for Compound

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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2004 — Pomeroy, an alternative rock band commonly found playing on college campuses, embraced the spirit of bringing entertainment to the troops when they took a break from playing in the U.S. and came to southwest Asia for a whirlwind tour.  Story

Pentagon Workers Enjoy Food, Raise Money for Memorial Fund

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WASHINGTON — Thousands of Pentagon employees stood in line Oct. 7 to enjoy fresh-grilled bratwursts and make donations to the fund-raiser to build a Sept. 11 memorial just outside the Pentagon. Story

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oprah Hosts Baby Shower
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky.— Daytime talk-show host Oprah Winfrey gave a baby shower for 640 expectant mothers here Sept. 20, filming a show scheduled for broadcast Oct. 11. Story

35th Ryder Cup Matches Host Sailors

USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT — Sailors stationed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt took part in the opening ceremonies of the 35th Ryder Cup Matches at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Sept. 16 and raised the national flags of all participating countries. Sailors were also given full credentials for the matches so they wouldn’t miss a shot. Story
 
 
 
 
 
 
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