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A Wounded Warrior Helping Others
Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Brian Neuman, SSG US Army retired, who is a wounded warrior helping other wounded warriors! I plan to tell you about Brian in a couple of blogs. I will talk about a wonderful Wounded Warrior program at USAA and Brian’s personal story as well. Brian’s story is exhilirating because of what he is doing for others who face similar injuries and major changes in their lifestyle. Brian is a Ranger who was injured at Fallujah, Iraq on November 11th, 2004 and lost his arm to a high explosive device during fighting on Veteran’s Day. His team was in a Bradley Fighting…
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Does a Better Burger have to be Bigger?
Company is coming… short notice. Time to dig into the freezer and see what the storehouse holds. Yeah for ground chuck, ground round, 93% lean beef – Hamburgers! Folks are hungry… it’s raining/snowing/ugly outside. Therefore, the grill outside is out of the question. Pull out the large frying pan and with 2 T. of olive oil, saute 2 onions sliced thin. As they cook down and soften, pat the burgers into thin patties. I know, a larger burger is the norm for the grill, but the fry pan will perfect this thinner beef burgers. Move the onions in the pan to the sides, and place 4 burgers next to each…
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Anadama Batter Bread
I love bread. It is a downfall, a reward, a wake up, a comfort food, an aroma that absolutely overwhelms anything else that is going on in the kitchen. There are times when kneading bread is therapeutic, and times when there just is no time! No time? Bring on the yeast raised cornbread: Anadama Batter Bread. 3/4 c. boiling water1/2 c yellow cornmeal3 T shortening1/4 c molasses2 t salt1 package active dry yeast1/4 c warm water (110 to 115) degrees1 egg2 1/3 c flour Stir together first 5 ingredients. Cool to lukewarm. In Mixer bowl sprinkle yeast on warm water. Check to make certain that the yeast moistens and starts…
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The Education You Deserve
The theme for our February Military-Family Newsletter will be Education, specifically higher-education. Sign-up today to receive some great insight on completing your education as a service-member or a military spouse. There is no time like the present to be thinking about your future. Our expected publication date is Sunday, February 15. If you are thinking of college for your own children keep in mind that the ‘Scholarships for Military Children’ application deadline is right around the corner! Encourage your senior or college-student to turn in their application at their nearest commissary. February 18 is the drop-dead deadline. And last but not least, did you know that MilitaryAvenue has its own…
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February 2009 Featured Military Reward
This Month’s Featured Military Reward is given to: HAPPY BOXES CHESAPEAKE, VA Their Military Reward reads: Happy Boxes Self Storage Military Reward program. All active duty personnel and their dependents Receive 15% off their Monthly Rent! In addition mention this ad and receive 20% off any moving supplies! Click here to view coupon featured at Norfolk Naval Station. A special thank you to Happy Boxes and all of our MAPP partners for supporting your military community with your Rewards. Why Should Your Business Offer A Military Discount? We choose a Featured MilitaryReward each month to highlight our Partners and their wonderful support to the military community! Our military family team…
