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NutritionNotes
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Cucumber
M
ost grocery stores in the U.S. carry several
types of cucumbers. Slicing cucumbers are
smooth-skinned, medium-sized, dark green
cucumbers. Pickling cucumbers, which are smaller and
have a lighter green color, are common only at certain
The Winners Are ...
times of the year. They have a tender skin with small
seeds and don’t require peeling or seeding. English cu-
M
OAA and the Offi ce of the Secretary of Defense cumbers — usually the most expensive type of cucum-
(Reserve Affairs) honored outstanding military ber — are thin and long, seedless, and often are wrapped
family readiness organizations at DoD’s seventh in cellophane.
annual award ceremony Feb. 15. Thomas F. Hall, assistant When shopping for cucumbers, choose one that is
secretary of defense for Reserve Affairs, presented a plaque long and thin, because these have fewer and smaller
and a signed certifi cate of appreciation. MOAA President seeds than a more mature cucumber. Be sure to keep
Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., USN-Ret., presented each winner in mind the fi rmer the
a $1,000 check and a certifi cate. This year’s winners are cucumber, the fresher it
a73 Army National Guard: 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artil- is. Cucumbers should be
lery, Milwaukee stored in the refrigerator’s
a73 Army Reserve: 108th Training Command, Charlotte, N.C. crisper; they usually keep
a73 Marine Corps Reserve: 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment, about a week.
4th Marine Division, Chicago The most nutritious
a73 Navy Reserve: Naval Air Systems Command (NASC- part of a cucumber is its
6066), NAS Patuxent River, Md.
ON THE WEB
skin, which contains fi ber
a73 Air National Guard: 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno, Calif. and other healthy compo-
a73 Rear Adm. Joyce John-
a73 Air Force Reserve: 944th Mission Support Flight, Luke
son, USPHS-Ret., D.O., pro-
nents. A whole cucumber
AFB, Ariz. vides recipes using cucumbers has only 20 calories, and
a73 Coast Guard Reserve: Port Security Unit 308, Gulf-
at
www.moaa.org/wellness.
about 95 percent of its
port, Miss.
Just click on Nutrition Facts.
weight is water.
Miscellany: Happy Birthday, Navy Nurse Corps!
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NAVY NURSE CORPS TURNS 100: Congress formally established the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, and
since then, women have performed nursing duties in places that often were dangerous and required courage
in the face of adversity. To learn more, visit
www.nnca.org.
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TRDP: The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)
has added an online tutorial to its Consumer Toolkit, which is found under the Current Enrollees section at
www.trdp
.org. The tool kit also enables TRDP enrollees to view their eligibility, benefits, claims, and maximum allowance infor-
mation; print ID cards and claim forms; and much more.
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ATTENTION SPOUSES: Would you like to be part of a
network that sets out to gain better benefits for military spouses and children? Help MOAA protect and enhance your
family’s income, health care, education, and employment, and change things for the better for the military commu-
nity by joining MOAA’s Military Family Action Network. To learn more or to join, e-mail
familyaction@moaa.org.
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