The Citizen - Sep. 5, 2013

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September 5, 2013

Vol. 42, No. 17

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Germans ‘win’ tour of Panzer

Germans get an exclusive tour of Panzer Kaserne as part of a local newspaper promotion.

Kids ‘stand strong’ for God

Kids learn to ‘stand strong’ during the RSO-sponsored Vacation Bible School.

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AFRICOM wins big at third annual Olympics U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs

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taff members and their families at U.S. Africa Command gathered to participate and cheer on each other as amateur Olympians competed in 22 different competitions during the third annual AFRICOM Olympics held at Kelley Barracks Aug. 22. Following a pre-ceremony stretch, Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, officially opened the competition. “Enjoy the day, be safe, and let the games begin,” said Rodriguez to the applause of more than 1,600 AFRICOM civilians, military members and their families who participated in the event. The AFRICOM Olympics promote command morale and team building through physical competition on the athletic field. Nearly a dozen teams comprised from each directorate compete against each other with a winner crowned at the end of the day. The overall goal is to give the staff a day away from the daily stresses of duties and an opportunity to build camaraderie.

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Brenda Law

Runners pass the baton during the 400-meter relay, the first event of the third annual AFRICOM Olympics held Aug. 22 on Kelley Barracks. More than 1,600 people participated in the games.

Stuttgart students head back to classrooms RBEMS third-graders are all smiles as they line up to enter the building on the first day of school.

Sgt. Walter Degregoris

Students and parents head to Robinson Barracks Elementary/Middle School Aug. 26. Patch High School principal Danny Robinson (left), searches for 10th-grader Robert Call’s course schedule before classes begin. Carola Meusel

Sgt. Walter Degregoris

Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Pedersen gives son Asher, 6, a Böblingen Elementary/ Middle School first-grader, a goodbye hug. S.J. Grady

Carola Meusel

Air Force Master Sgt. Roberto Cotto fixes the backpack of son Roberto Cotto Jr., 9, before the Patch Elementary School fourthgrader heads off to class.


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