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Col. Stu James, Fort Bliss garrison commander. \u201cWith the grand opening of the Caf\u00e9, we\u2019ve taken another positive step toward ensuring our community has all the conveniences of a small city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fort Bliss Exchange General Manager Michael Brennan helped cut the ribbon, along with Fort Bliss Command Sgt. Maj. 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