Herald Union, Apr. 19, 2018

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DPW wraps up initial Legionella testing DPW Environmental Division

The Army recently mandated testing for Legionella bacteria in all of its facilities with showers in Germany in order to comply with the new German Final Governing Standards. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden is nearing the end

of its testing cycle.

Legionella is a bacteria, which can grow in manmade water systems among other areas, and in a small instance of cases can cause Legionnaires’ disease when inhaled in droplets. According to the Army Regional Health Command

Car Care Center to move April 30 to main Exchange

Europe, the bacteria does not pose an emergency or current health threat, and water can still be used for drinking, cooking, bathing and showering.

Of the 280 samples collected from 155 facilities, the results for 10 samples were elevated. Those 10 samples came

from seven buildings; only four of the buildings have occupants, and they were notified of the results.

The Directorate of Public Works immediately inspected hot water supply systems in those buildings and took cor-

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Making safety fun

Jacob Corbin Public Affairs Officer

Beginning April 30, customers may not have to travel quite as far to get the auto parts, accessories and maintenance supplies they need to keep their vehicles running.

The Exchange Car Care Center, one of the final pieces of the Exchange operating on Mainz Kastel Station, will move into the main Exchange and bring its services closer to the community.

“We’ll be increasing the amount of oil, filters and auto accessory merchandise in our current automotive section at the main Exchange,” said Mikel Hunter, Wiesbaden Army and Air Force Exchange Service then-general manager. “Just like now, customers will be able to order auto parts we don’t have on hand – but now it will be at the main Exchange Customer Service counter.”

In addition to having those services closer to the Wiesbaden community, Hunter said, moving them to the main Exchange will also lead to increased hours of availability and the ability to better serve customers’ needs.

“Overall, we’ll have no decrease in the merchandise level of our oil, filters or auto accessories,” he said.

The gas station and car wash on Mainz Kastel will remain open at this time. The Car Care Center’s maintenance and repair facility closed in 2016. The new hours of operation for the gas station will be Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday closed, and begin on May 1.

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Members of the Wiesbaden Fire Department let a child put out a small controlled fire with a fire extinguisher during the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment’s Family Safety Day on March 16 on Clay Kaserne. The fire department also provided smoke, fire and fuel spill training. Read more about the safety day on Page 8.

Barracks management passes back to units Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

A new housing initiative for unaccompanied Soldiers harkens back to previous barracks programs and will move the day-to-day operations of barracks management back to the

unit level.

The Army Barracks Management Program will be new for younger Soldiers, but not for those who’ve been in the Army for 10 years or more, said U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Pinkston,

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Brig. Gen. Leahy highlighted women’s achievements. Page 4

who is overseeing the roll out of the program for the garrison.

“When we got heavy into deployment cycles, the barracks were given to the garrisons to manage,” Pinkston

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NEW SPOUSE ORIENTATION

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NEWS & FEATURES Vol. XX, No. 8 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison Commander Col. Todd J. Fish Garrison CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston

Newspaper staff Public Affairs Officer Jacob Corbin, DSN 548-2001 Deputy Public Affairs Officer Anna Morelock, DSN 548-2002 Editor Emily Jennings, DSN 548-2004 Public Affairs Specialist Lena Stange, DSN 548-2003

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New program for spouses, by spouses Orientation includes free child care, tour, post info

Karl Weisel Wiesbaden Family and MWR Spouses got an in-depth look at the many garrison resources available and how to get around in Wiesbaden during a new Spouse Orientation Program. The day-long program provides insight on everything from local schools to child care, transportation to Tricare.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston welcomed attendees to the first Spouse Orientation Program on March 20 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.

“Please share this program with any Family member you come in contact with,” said Pinkston, encouraging all community spouses to use the face-face orientation to get all of their “tough questions”

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Spouses new to Wiesbaden can get an orientation and tour of the city. For dates and times, call Army Community Service at (0611)143-548-9201. answered. “If they can’t answer your questions, they’ll find someone who can get you an answer.”

“We’re ambassadors of the United States here in Germany,” added Pinkston, saying

helping spouses feel more at home during their time overseas is an important part of the new Spouse Orientation Program.

“This program was built for you guys,” said Pam Parker, an Army spouse, community

volunteer and the program’s originator.“Sometimes spouses are left out. ... This program is intended to set you up for success during your time here in Wiesbaden.

“What we’re trying to do is to take care of our Families that are coming in to Wiesbaden. The Soldiers and service members have the opportunity to get in-briefs in order to know about the garrison and the community, but there’s really nothing available for the spouses,” Parker said. The program, focused exclusively on both active duty and civilian spouses, Parker added, provides an overview of all that the garrison has to offer in conjunction with a walking tour of Wiesbaden.

Check with ACS for times and dates of upcoming programs. For more information call (0611) 143-548-9201.

What would you say?

Wiesbaden SHARP

Garrison staff members share what they would say to victims and perpetrators of sexual assault and what they know about the SHARP program during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Photos were shared on social media throughout the month of April.

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Spring cleaning set for post, housing Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Capt. Jaymon Bell/12th CAB

Sgt. 1st Class Desmond Schultz, a helicopter repairer, production control non-commissioned officer in charge, from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, moves a UH-60A-L plus model Black Hawk helicopter inside an Air Force C-17, March 7, at Wiesbaden Army Airfield. The UH-60M is an improved model over the UH-60 A/L (alpha plus model) that 1st Bn., 214th Avn. Regt. had in the past.

Air Force delivers new Black Hawks to 12th CAB

Spring clean-up is a yearly event scheduled for residents to join together to rid the post and housing areas of litter, leaves and other debris accumulated over the winter. It is also a time to add some spring cheer in the form of free flowers.

Units are responsible to clean their areas, as well as assigned common areas, between May 7 and 10. Housing areas are designated for clean-up on May 11. That day, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Pinkston will award a certificate of recognition to the best building in each housing area.

“When you come through the gate and you see something

you don’t like,” Pinkston said, “have a role in the solution, and don’t be part of the problem.”

Building coordinators or duplex residents can pick up vouchers for free flowers on a first-come, first-served basis.

One voucher per building or per stairwell will be available between 8 a.m. and noon and 12:45 to 3 p.m. from May 2 to 9 in Bldg. 1059. Call Connie Thomas at (0611) 148-5484412 for more information on vouchers.

Tools for unit clean-up will be available at the Self-Help Troop Store, Bldg. 1557, on Clay Kaserne, while building coordinators can pick up tools for housing from the Hainerberg Self-Help Store in Bldg.

7802 on Mississippi Strasse.

Capt. Jaymon Bell 12th Combat Aviation Brigade

The 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade received three UH-60M (mike model) Black Hawk helicopters March 7 at the Clay Kaserne airfield.

The UH-60M is an improved model over the UH-60 A/L (alpha plus model) that 214th had in the past. The improvements include an all-digital cockpit, increased lift capacity and improved engine performance.

The all-digital cockpit reduces pilot work load through a flight director system which is similar to an auto pilot function which can maintain altitude and airspeed. The system also increases situational awareness through a moving map system, which displays a two-dimensional representation of all the surroundings.

Rotor blades are also improved on the mike model and have a dihedral swept tip, which provides increased lift capacity.

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Capt. Jaymon Bell/12th CAB

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, remove a UH-60M model Black Hawk helicopter from an Air Force C-17, March 7, at Wiesbaden Army Airfield. unit maintenance computer system is also an important addition to the UH-60M. The system monitors a variety of moving components and helps advise maintainers prior to any component failure. This means parts are now replaced by actual wear and not by time.

“The UH-60M Black Hawk will allow 1-214th to shorten trips throughout Europe and to support USAREUR and EUCOM in a better capacity,”

said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Stephen Randall, battalion aviation maintenance officer for 1st Bn., 214th Avn. Regt.

“We can now fly almost all approaches here in Europe.”

A Federated Air Navigation system improves the compliance with the European One Sky Initiative which allows for more precise traffic routes through Europe and helps de-conflict an already crowded airspace.

said. This program moves barracks management back to the units so unit leaders have more visibility over their Soldiers’ morale, health, welfare and discipline.

“I think that’s important because they own it. They are responsible for that Soldier’s quality of life,” Pinkston said.

Mid-April, the program’s local stakeholders – unit leaders, garrison staff including those from the Directorate of Public Works, and the Soldiers who live in the barracks will gather to learn more about the program’s concept and operations.

Units will be in charge of assigning rooms,inspections,key control, managing furnishings and other routine functions.The garrison housing manager and

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DPW will move from day-today functions to overall property, facility, service call and furnishing management, along with long-term facility planning.

Another goal of the program is to improve the management of between occupancy maintenance.

Soldiers shouldn’t be treated differently because they live in the barracks, Pinkston said.

“This is a direct link between the Soldier and their leader. So the sergeant that stands in front of me every day is personally involved in my quality of life in the barracks.”

For more information on the Army Barracks Management Program, including a link to the program handbook, visit www.army.mil/standto/ archive_2018-02-21.

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News flash Upcoming holidays

Community members should be aware of the following federal and training holidays, which may affect garrison frontdoor services and host nation holidays, which will affect businesses and services off post, as well as some on post staffed by local nationals.

April 20 and 23 — Training holidays* May 1 — German holiday (Tag der Arbeit or Labor Day) May 10 — German holiday (Christi Himmelfahrt or Ascension Day) See the U.S. Army Europe training holiday calendar for more dates: www. eur.army.mil/training. *Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off. They are not guaranteed.

Next CIE

The next Community Information Exchange will take place at 9:30 a.m.

April 24 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on Hainerberg.The meeting will cover sponsorship and PCS season.

Come join the discussion to learn what’s happening in the community. Slides from the last CIE are available on the garrison website at www.wiesbaden.army.mil.

Ask the Commander

Directorate of Emergency Services Director Lt. Col. Michael Zink and Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Greg Holzinger will fill in for Garrison Commander Col.Todd J. Fish at 8 a.m. April 27 for Ask the Commander.

On April 26, AFN will post a promo to their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/AFNWiesbaden. Post questions for the show, and they will be answered on air as time allows.

Review tax withholdings

Civilian employees: Now is a good time to review tax withholding information. Please verify the deductions being withheld are correct. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure the information is correct and to make any changes needed.

Make changes via myPay at https://mypay. dfas.mil/mypay.aspx.

Housing survey

Army Family Housing wants to hear from its residents. A survey was sent via email from ArmyHousingSurvey@celassociates.com requesting feedback regarding satisfaction with homes and services provided. Feedback is critical to shaping the future of Army housing. Surveys are confidential and anonymous.

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Women honored for achievements, service Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion hosted an observance March 26 in the Tony Bass Auditorium on Clay Kaserne.

Soldiers from the 522nd highlighted the biographies of six trailblazing women in history, and the event ended with a speech by Brig. Gen. Kate Leahy, U.S. Army Europe deputy commanding general for mobilization and reserve affairs.

One Soldier read about Deborah Sampson Gannett, who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. According to the biography, she was one of a small number of women with a documented record of military combat experience in war. She also served again for 17 months and was wounded and honorably discharged in 1783 after it was revealed she was a woman.

The second biography was on Anna Pauline “Pauli” Murray, an American civil and women’s rights activist, lawyer, priest and author who was the first black woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest.

Michelle Janine Howard is the first African American woman to command a U.S. Navy ship, the USS Rushmore, and the first to achieve two- and three-star rank.

Famous Pakistani activist for girls’

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Brig. Gen. Kate Leahy addresses attendees at a Women’s History Month observance, hosted by the 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion, March 26 in the Tony Bass Auditorium. education Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.

Leigh Ann Hester became the first female U.S. Army Soldier to receive the Silver Star since World War II and the first ever to be cited for valor in close quarters combat.

Kristen Marie Griest became one of the first two women to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School, in 2015. When Griest graduated from Ranger school, women were not allowed to serve in Ranger and Infantry roles, due to the Pentagon’s exclusion policies on women in combat. That policy changed later that year when then-Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced the U.S. military would open combat positions to women with no exception. In 2016, Griest became

the first female infantry officer in the U.S. Army when she transferred there from a military police unit.

“Our nation’s history and our Army’s history are filled with gallant men and women who have answered our nation’s call,” Leahy told attendees. “Without the selfless service and dedication of our Army’s women, our Army simply could not—would not— succeed. The women we recognized today, like you, are the heart and soul of this amazing Army in which we are all proud to serve.”

However, there is still work to be done,she said.“I’m proud of our Army’s unrelenting focus on eradicating sexual harassment and assault and of the success that we are achieving through the ‘Not in My Squad. Not in Our Army’ initiative through which we reinforce the value and dignity of every member of our team and take responsibility for looking out for one another. In this arena, we all must be leaders and set the example in order to sustain our precious, values-based organization.

“For more than 240 years, women have truly affected the course of our wars and our peace; our nation and our Army. To the women who have come before us and blazed the trail: we owe a debt of gratitude,” Leahy said. “To the men who have joined us today: Thank you for taking the time to participate in this event. We are indeed one Army, one team and one indispensable force for good in the world.”

Focus on child abuse prevention

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hild Abuse Prevention Month is recognized April of each year. Child abuse is never OKAY. No one deserves to be abused, and anyone can be a victim.

Any time an Army Family member suffers from abuse, we fall short of our goals for readiness.

I’m calling on all of us — military and civilian, parents and non-parents — to unite for a common goal: to end child abuse.

We must make a commit-

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ment to this prevention effort in partnership with the Family Advocacy Program here at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

Children are the future of our nation. It is our job to assure they grow up with strong supportive systems.

Therefore, this year’s theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month is: Strong Communities Strengthen Families.

Be informed: Stay a step ahead; build your parenting skills.

Be attentive: Consistent care and supervision help kids thrive.

Be supportive: Caring words and small actions make a big difference.

Child abuse prevention is not a one-month assignment. It goes on every day of every year.

Without every one of us doing our part, we cannot say our Army is fully ready to build a strong and resilient community.

As commander at USAG Wiesbaden, I am committed to ending

child abuse and educating our community on prevention methods.

Our Family Advocacy Program is here to help you. Contact the USAG Wiesbaden FAP at (0611)143-5489201/9202 to help end child abuse.

Col. Todd J. Fish Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

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Everyone plays role in anti-terrorism detection USAG Wiesbaden AT office

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he Army Antiterrorism Program employs defensive measures to protect all service members, civilian employees, contractors, Family members, information and facilities from terrorism.

So what does that mean to you? You may not realize it, but you are a vital and integral part of the program.

Without you, the Antiterrorism Program cannot be as effective as it needs to be. You are supporting the program in many ways such as when you report suspicious activity or prepare a special event packet for an off-post event.

Both of these actions help ensure the safety and protection of the community.

If you are an action officer responsible for coordinating an off-post event (hail and farewell, training meeting, conference, trips, retreat, etc.), your unit commander or director, the garrison commander or general officer for force protection must approve the event. The number of personnel attending and the wearing of uniforms determine what level of approval is necessary.

So how do you get special event

approval?

It starts with filling out a Special Event Threat Assessment request and a Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet, DD Form 2977, as a minimum.

As soon as possible, the SETA needs to be completed and given to the garrison antiterrorism officer for tracking and processing. The DD 2977 is completed by the action officer and approved by the sponsoring organization’s commander or director. A copy of both forms must be

retained by the hosting organization.

When filling out the DD 2977, remember to select the appropriate hazard level indicator on the form.

If you have questions on special events or any other antiterrorism question or concern, contact your organizational antiterrorism officer or antiterrorism coordinating officer for information.

Or, contact the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden antiterrorism officers, Eugene Fomby at DSN 548-3010, and Jeffrey Lopez at DSN 548-3028.

TESTING Continued from page 1 rective action.Mitigation for the bacteria includes raising water temperatures in the buildings,flushing pipes and installing additional sampling ports in boiler systems.

The corrective actions successfully lowered bacteria levels in two of the facilities. Mitigation will continue, along with retesting, until acceptable levels are reached in the facilities. If samples are reported above the action limit, residents will be notified and additional corrective measures will be implemented.

Approximately 15 locations remain to be tested to comply with the new annual requirement.

For more information, contact Bill Kavanagh, DPW Environmental Division program manager, (0611) 143-548-4092 or william.j.kavanagh.civ@ mail.mil.

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Take steps to get your motorcycle road ready Directorate of Assessments and Prevention U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center

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ORT RUCKER, Ala. - The days are getting longer and warmer, the geese are heading north and the urge to throw your leg over the saddle and fire up your motorcycle is almost too much to bear. Before you bring that bike back to life, however, there are a few things you must do to get it and yourself ready for the riding season.

First, listen to your MOM. We’re not talking about that sweet lady who cooks Sunday dinner and tells you to pack a sweater in 90-degree weather. Instead, we’re referring to your motorcycle owner’s manual. If you put your bike into hibernation the way your MOM told you to, just follow its instruc-

tions to get your scoot back on the road. You’ll have your work cut out for you, though, if you just parked that baby in the corner of your garage.

For those of you who followed the MOM, your prep time will be relatively short.

Pull off the cover, fill up the gas tank, change the oil and check the tires for correct pressures and signs of dry rot. Remove any plugs you installed to keep the critters out and then connect the battery following the MOM’s procedures. If you didn’t put your battery on a trickle charger, you might have problems getting the bike fired up. But between your MOM and T-CLOCS, your pre-ride inspection should cover everything.

Check your personal protective equipment to make sure it still fits and is in serviceable condition. This is also the time to make sure your

bike is licensed and insured properly.

Next, you need to get yourself ready for the road.

You might need a refresher course if it’s been longer than a few months since your last ride.

Lane position is important when you’re on the road. Always position yourself in the lane of travel so you can be seen at the greatest distance possible. You’ll also need to pay particular attention to the road surface so you can spot any cracks or potholes that developed over the winter.

If your unit or installation has a Motorcycle Mentorship Program, call them up and join the group. The MMP is a great way to meet people who share the same passion for riding, and you also can enjoy group rides and activities. If your installation doesn’t have an MMP, contact your safety office to

Upcoming Motorcycle Safety Courses

McCully Barracks, Building 6291 April 25 – Experienced Rider Course May 16 – Military Sport Bike Rider Course May 17-18 – Basic Rider Course To register for MSF courses, or view more dates, visit https://imc.army.mil/ airs/usg_diclaimer.aspx .

check on starting one.

Local MMPs increase the general public’s awareness of motorcyclists by putting groups of Army riders — whether they’re active duty, retired or DOD civilians — together on the road. Therefore, it’s important to remember some folks still think motorcyclists are over-the-edge people that don’t abide by the norms of society. We all know this isn’t true and applies to only a very small percentage of

the riding population, but be aware that someone is always watching. Your conduct can help elevate riding to a respectable and acceptable form of recreation.

While May is designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, there’s no reason why we should limit our commitment to safety to just one month. Today’s riders are Soldiers of all ranks and gender as well as your friends, relatives and neighbors.

Remember, motorcyclists and motorists share the responsibility of watching for and giving each other room to maneuver.

Whether you’re a hardcore or fair-weather rider, machine, mind and body have to be firing on all cylinders to ensure a safe and enjoyable riding season. Warm weather will come and go, so enjoy it while it’s here. Live to ride and ride safe.

German-American relations strong, sustained

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he historic city hall of Frankfurt, the Römer, still lay in rubble in 1948, three years after the end of World War II. Yet that was the very year Germany’s oldest GermanAmerican Friendship Association was founded. Fast forward 70 years to March 23 and the crowning hall of Holy Roman Emperors in the same historic building served as the setting for the commemoration of the 70th birthday of the Steuben-SchurzGesellschaft (German-American friendship association).

The organization, today boasting nearly 500 German and American members, promotes GermanAmerican relations and international understanding and has a most apropos motto, “Providing stability and friendship in a challenging environment.”

The association takes its name from Gen. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, who immigrated to America, trained Washington’s troops and enabled them to win the Revolutionary War against a seemingly overwhelming enemy, and from Carl Schurz, a democratic revolutionary who also immigrated to the United States, served as major general in the Union Army during the Civil War,

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Herr M.F. Jung/Steuben-Schurz-Gesellschaft

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the oldest German-American friendship association, the “Steuben-Schurz-Gesellschaft,” in the historic Römer Coronation Hall, are from left to right, Mike Anderson, director of host nation relations, U.S. Army Europe; a recipient of a Steuben-Schurz scholarship for study in the U.S.; Professor Dr. Ralph Lorz, Hessen minister of culture; another recipient of a Steuben-Schurz scholarship for study in the U.S., mayor of Frankfurt Uwe Becker; Dr. Ingrid Gräfin zu Solms-Wildenfels, president of the Steuben-Schurz-Gesellschaft; Brig. Gen. Kate Leahy, deputy commanding general, USAREUR; and David Elmo, deputy Frankfurt consul general. and became the first German-born U.S. Senator.

I joined Brig. Gen. Kate Leahy, U.S. Army Europe deputy commanding general for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, in representing USAREUR for the occasion. Also present was David Elmo, the deputy consul general at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt. The event was hosted

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by Frankfurt’s Bürgermeister, Uwe Becker, and the keynote address was provided by Hessen’s Minister of Culture, Professor Dr. Ralph Lorz, representing Hessen’s Minister President Volker Bouffier.

The Frankfurt mayor commented how it was appropriate that the oldest German-American friendship association had its home in Frankfurt.

After all, he noted, Frankfurt is the most American of German cities, once home to Eisenhower’s headquarters and later to the U.S. Army V Corps. Today it hosts America’s largest consulate, is the largest financial center in Europe, welcomes many American businesses, is the historic site of the coronations of Holy Roman Emperors, and is the birthplace of Germany’s favorite son, Goethe.

The city boasts a liberal and democratic tradition that makes it attractive to a very diverse citizenry stemming from different cultures. One-third of all Frankfurters, to include many American businesspeople, trace their origins to somewhere outside Germany.

Leahy’s concluding remark, “Weiter so!” delivered in German, aptly summarized the mood of the evening and the sentiment of U.S. Army Europe, that the SteubenSchurz German-American friendship association “Continue on!” in the bridge-building that has been so successful the past 70 years. __________________________ Mike Anderson is the director of host nation relations for the U.S. Army Europe.

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Community notes Sponsorship rodeo

USAG Wiesbaden will host a Sponsorship and Relocation Rodeo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

April 26 at the Community Activity Center. Different agencies will be there to explain what the community has to offer and how to take advantage of it.The event is open to all Soldiers, Family members and civilians in the Wiesbaden community.

Family support

Al-Anon is a 12 -step program that offers support and comfort to those dealing with the effects of alcoholism in Family members or friends.The group meets at the Clay Chapel Annex, second floor conference room, on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to this anonymous fellowship.

For more information, contact the ASAP office at (0611)143-548-1412 or the Chaplain’s office at (0611)143548-5178.

‘The Odd Couple’

Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse presents the female version of “The Odd Couple” with shows on May 18 and 19, June 1 through 3 and 8 through 10 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Enjoy the humorous interactions of Olive, a divorced television producer, and Florence, a recently separated homemaker, in this retake of the classic Neil Simon comedy. Purchase tickets at the Playhouse or Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center.

Test-a-thon

Community members are invited to visit the National Test Center for a test-a-thon, where they can take as many computer-based exams as they would like, with the benefit of instant score results. This is a

walk-in event for both DSST and CLEP testing (Bldg.

1023E, Room 7). No appointment needed. Testing begins at 9 a.m., and exams must be completed by 3 p.m. Testing is free for service members unless they are re-testing. The cost is $85 (CLEP or DSST), plus a sitting fee for non-military. Pay with credit or debit card at the time of registration.

Denim Day

the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center or by calling (0611) 143-548-9838.

Youth physicals

All children eligible to participate in Child and Youth Services sports and school activities may get their youth physicals from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic by appointment. Call 314-590-1303 or (06371)9464-1303.

Denim Day, April 25, is an internationally recognized awareness campaign, originally triggered by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent.The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.

Denim Day was developed in response to this case,and wearing jeans during this annual event has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.

Commanders may authorize their personnel to wear civilian attire, in the specific form of denim, April 25.

Retiree forum

Enjoy an evening of creating art in a relaxed atmosphere during Canvas and Corkscrews at 6 p.m. May 4 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. The event is open to ID cardholders 18 and up. Reserve a space at

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Learn how to improve personal relationships, communication and stress-management skills during the free Army Family Team Building: Personal Growth class on May 16 and 17. Call (0611) 143-5489201 to register.

Get to know the area

Learn your rights and obligations as a consumer during this free class from 1 to 2 p.m. May 3 courtesy of Army Community Service’s Financial Management Program. Register for the class, to be held at the Texas Str. 57 training room on Hainerberg, by calling ACS at (0611) 143548-9201.

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ACS invites newcomers to get an in-depth look at their home away from home in Germany during Host Nation Orientation on Tuesdays starting at 9 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on Hainerberg. Learn about German culture, language, public transportation and more.

Stop by ACS in Bldg. 7790 on Hainerberg or call (0611) 143-548-9201.

The Employment Readiness Program offers “Java and Jobs” outreach on most Mondays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Stop by to talk about the job search process.

A representative will be at the Exchange food court on May 7 and 21, and the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on May 14. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more information.

Crochet and knitting

The Arts and Crafts Center hosts a volunteer-led social function on Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. featuring free crochet and knitting lessons as requested. Call (0611) 143548-9838 for details.

Retirement planning

Learn how to ensure you are in good financial shape upon retirement and about the Army’s new Blended Retirement System during this free class at noon May 23 in the training room of Texas Str. 57 on Hainerberg.

Reserve a space by calling (0611) 143-548-9201.

Two-step Tuesday

Two-steppers are invited to the WEC Lounge every Tuesday for a country-themed evening starting at 6 p.m.

Moms and kids bowling

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Crayons and lots of paper will be provided for the little ones while parents bowl a couple of games, enjoy their favorite coffee and spend some quality time. Come in early and have breakfast — or stay later and get some lunch. Cost is $1 per game with a $1 shoe rental.

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1-214th invites Family to learn about safety Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs The 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment held a Family Safety Day March 16 at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, which offered hands-on, interactive and practical training for Soldiers and their Families.

Sgt. Maj. David Ewing said the battalion hosts their annual Safety Day to show the importance of safety to Soldiers and Family members.“It’s a constant reminder to incorporate safety in everything you do.”

Lt. Col. Frank Fair, commander of 1-214th said the big reason they include Families in their Safety Day is that they’re part of the unit’s Family Readiness Group.

“We feel responsible for their welfare on and off duty, and we want them to be as safe as they can be,” he said. “I’m very aware that Soldier availability is completely connected to how safe and capable their Families are. But the big thing is, we want to prevent catastrophic issues—anything that would cause the Families to have to not be able to focus on their mission. We want to make sure the Families know that we’re interested—because we are.”

If a Soldier’s spouse gets into trouble and loses their driver’s license, for example, they would need to make sure they had a friend or another Family member who could drive them, especially if that Soldier is deployed, so that affects readiness.

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with Families when you’re overseas, and we take that pretty seriously,” Fair said.

The unit also used the day as a time to make sure Soldiers are aware of safety procedures, such as how to properly tie down an aircraft in case of strong winds.

Firefighters with the Wiesbaden Fire Department were on hand to demonstrate how best to navigate a smoke-filled room with their simulated smoke tent.

They also let children help put out small controlled fires with a fire extinguisher.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Erik Herr, the battalion’s safety officer, said the event was a great way to break up the training and focus on something a little different.

“We talk about the nature of safety and how it’s incorporated into what we do, but we don’t directly think about it most of the time,” he said. “This is a good opportunity for us to not only think about what we do as a profession, but also to bring the Families in because they are important.”

Activities included a track for driving small pedal cars while wearing “drunk goggles,” free giveaways and pizza, provided by the USO. “Anytime you can incorporate a little fun in a serious subject, you’re probably going to get more out of it,” Herr said. “So it’s a good way to bring everybody in and have a good time.”

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Volunteer walks th Story and photos by Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Numerous school children wait for the school buses at Newman Village bus stop on Clay Kaserne early in the mornings.

The first round of buses takes the high and middle schoolers to Hainerberg, and the second round is for the elementary school kids. With so many children around, safety is an issue. Sharleen Tornabell, a volunteer crossing guard who has been living on Clay Kaserne since November 2015, has set her heart on keeping those kids safe.

Her commitment started out right at the beginning of her time in Wiesbaden when she walked her own kids to the bus stop and noticed that cars passed the buses and went too fast. She also observed some close calls with the garbage trucks and the trucks from the Department of Public Works.

“In the morning, the Soldiers get off, and it’s very busy traffic. So, I just started with a vest,”Tornabell said. She went out on her own to make the bus stop a safer place for school children. She also talked to the military police about safety training and obtained permission for her volunteer hours at Army Community Service.

In some way, I created my own special position, she said.

Her passion for safety, however, was not new. Back in Florida, Tornabell, who has accompanied her Soldier husband all over the world, worked with the sheriff ’s office on general safety and bike safety.

Tornabell will be leaving Wiesbaden in June, and calls on the parents of the school children to volunteer as crossing guards. If they walk their children to the bus stop, it would be great if they could stay a little longer making sure all the kids got on the bus

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safely, Tornabell said, maybe just once or twice a week.

It is also important to have an adult around for emergencies. When the parents are not at home, or a child has become sick, has been hurt or has fallen, Tornabell helped and consoled, or called the parents or the school. At other times, elementary school kids did not have school, but still came to the bus stop. In this case, she made sure they got back home safely.

Tornabell also organized the “no profanity” signs at the bus stop. Her presence there in combination with the signs has a positive effect on the kids, she said. One day, some little girls were using bad language, and a boy reacted to it and said: “‘Have you read the signs?

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Tornabell’s basket. akes sure children are safe at the school bus stop. going to have to deal with the bus lady over there’,” Tornabell said, “So, I feel that’s a huge thing.”

On school days, she has been out at the bus stop with the kids every morning and every afternoon since the start of the school year in 2016. “My favorite thing is seeing them smile knowing that they’re learning something about being safe,” Tornabell said. By now, she has learned most of the names, and the children trust her. She knows about spelling tests, the new dog, a new friend or other important incidents in the children’s lives.

Her husband, Lt. Col. Ernest Tornabell IV, helps her as often as possible, often several times a week. “He is just as passionate and supporting me,”Tornabell said.

On March 20, Tornabell handed out safety gear to the elementary school kids.

“Over the last two years, I have been thinking how I can give them something about safety,” she said. She had been collecting reflectors, reflective wrist belts, slap bracelets and belts among other things to hand out to the kids to remind them to always stay safe.

Together with her husband; Spc. Daevon Weathers, an MP; her neighbor Maj. Michael Spannaus, a German Soldier; and Frank Turner, her neighbor and retired lieutenant colonel; she handed out the safety gear. It was a success, she said, the kids have been so happy.

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Maj. Michael Spannaus (left) and Spc. Daevon Weathers (right, both photos) give reflectors to elementary school students before they get on the school bus.

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Teens give input for garrison improvement Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Wiesbaden High School students were offered pizza in exchange for their feedback on a survey about the top issues faced by youth in Wiesbaden during a Food for Thought Lunch March 22 at the Teen Center on Hainerberg.

Students were instructed to select three issues from a list that included items such as transportation, lack of jobs, getting a driver’s license, bullying and also left a space for them to write in their own issue.

“We collected 80 surveys out of 500 kids in the high school,” said Aaron Chapuis, Youth Program director.

Student-to-Student vice president and Keystone Club president Amani Robinson identified transportation and jobs as her two most important issues from the list.

She said that with few jobs and many students applying, the chance of landing one of those positions is small. This can affect college applications and job prospects after high school or college, she said, because many young people in the states are able to gain experience and improve their resumes through summer jobs.

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Staff at the Teen Center serve pizza to Wiesbaden High School students during a recent Food for Thought Lunch. Students had the opportunity to voice their opinions on issues that are important to them, that will eventually be discussed at the Youth Leadership Forum.

Some students expressed brief the U.S. Army Garrison that the schedule for the Wiesbaden commander.Evenshuttle, which is designed to tually, the issues will go up the get Soldiers to and from their chain to senior Army leaders.

Michael Lattimore, Keyworkplaces, does not allow for teens to ride where they want stone Club advisor, described to go after school. “You have the process as being similar to to ask your parents or walk,” the Army Family Action Plan, wherein every issue is discussed Robinson said.

Averi Houck, who arrived and the issues that cannot be a few months ago, sees getting resolved at the local level are her driver’s license as a major elevated.

During the Youth Leadissue. “I had my permit before I moved here,” she said. “And ership Forum, student repthen when I got here I wasn’t resentatives from each grade will meet at the Teen Center allowed to drive.”

Members of the WHS April 26 to identify the issues Student Council and the Teen to bring to the commander.

Center’s Keystone Club will Then, this summer they will choose the biggest issues that be raised to the Europe level, they think can be resolved and and then Army-wide.

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Taunus Theater movie listings Thursday, April 19 Truth or Dare (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Friday, April 20 Super Trooper 2 (R) 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 Rampage (PG-13) 3 p.m.

Super Trooper 2 (R) 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 22 Rampage (PG-13) 3 p.m.

I Feel Pretty (PG-13) 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 26 I Feel Pretty (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Friday, April 27 Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) 3 p.m.

Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) 5 p.m.

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Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) 5 p.m.

Regular showings are $6.50 for adults and $3.75 for children; 3D showings are $8.50 for adults and $5.75 for children.

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Mark Ingram Jr. (right), running back for the New Orleans Saints, signs autographs for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members April 7 at the Main Exchange. Ingram was one of six special guests from the National Football League touring Europe military bases with the USO. Other tour guests were Mario Addison, Carolina Panthers; Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals; Ben Garland, Atlanta Falcons; Latavius Murray, Minnesota Vikings; and Rex Ryan, former coach and current ESPN analyst.

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Army veteran joins weightlifting elite, improves fitness Karl Weisel Wiesbaden Family and MWR

You could call him a poster child for fitness and health.

Carl Johnson, a 69-year-old retired Department of the Army civilian and service member, recently joined an elite group of individuals in the 500-/1,000-Pound Club at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center.

The former U.S. Army Europe G-2 civilian, who retired from government service after 44 years of military and civilian service, credited the professionals at the fitness center for motivating him and showing him the safe way to enhance his overall fitness while working toward joining the 500-Pound Club.

“I started by deciding that I needed to give myself a Christmas present and I hired a personal trainer,” Johnson said.

“I had not worked out for 19 years at that point.

“We started out very slowly,” he said, praising the support of his trainer, Amanda Moser, her fellow fitness center staff and the gym’s patrons for constantly encouraging him.

“I got out of the Army in 1998 and that was the last I had done any exercise.

About three years ago I started walking to get in better shape. I realized I couldn’t motivate myself very well and was very gym-phobic in the beginning,” Johnson said.

“I started out two years ago, 67 years old, lifting 10 pounds. I saw the sign for the 500-Pound Club, and about five

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Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center facility manager Maria Diaz (right) spots for Carl Johnson as he lifts weights.

months ago, started working toward that goal,” he said, adding that Moser’s patience and motivation kept him going.

“I’ve done a lot of things in my life, and I don’t think there’s anything I’ve been prouder of,” Johnson said, explaining that in addition to lifting 525 pounds to meet the 500-Pound Club goal, he also shed some 25 kilos while getting in shape. “It’s been a group encouragement, individual effort and a great, great trainer.”

Individuals have three chances to achieve entrance into the prestigious club.

“It’s comprised of three separate lifts,” explained Maria Diaz, facility manager. “It is a bench press, squat and a deadlift. And adding those numbers separately, the goal is to either reach

500 pounds or greater or 1,000 pounds or greater.

“Once you’ve been graded by one of our professionals, your name is recorded and put on a little plaque that we put up at the front of the fitness center for everyone to see that you’re in this very unique club,” Diaz said. Club members also receive a commemorative shirt for their efforts.

“You have to build a habit to make a habit,” said Johnson, adding that fitness isn’t like the habit of smoking or using drugs. “This is the habit of health where you have to keep going.

“I now have a full-body exercise routine that I will take with me when I leave Wiesbaden,” he said. “This is something that I won’t give up.

“I feel healthier – I feel better,” he

added. “It’s been just tremendous. I can’t recommend enough people getting in here and doing something.”

“Those are just a few of the benefits you get from working out,” Diaz said.

“Entering this club is a personal decision that you make. But as you can see with Carl — it’s changed his life. That’s what we’re here to do. We have personal trainers here; we have professionals here — ready and willing to assist and help you meet those goals.”

For more information about personal trainers, the 500-/1000-Pound Club and other services available at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center, stop by the center on Clay Kaserne or visit wiesbaden.armymwr. com/programs/clay-kaserne-fitness-center.

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Sports shorts Archery, ropes course, BBQ

Spend the day on a ropes course, get in some archery and wrap up with a German-style barbecue complete with meats, fish, grilled cheese, salads and dessert. This Outdoor Recreation trip will be May 5 to the Binger Wald, about 40 kilometers from Wiesbaden in an area along the Rhein River. Cost is $89 for adults and $69 for children. Trip-goers can also skip the ropes and archery for a discounted rate. Sign up at the Fitness Center or call (0611) 143-548-9830.

AER fun run

Support this year’s Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign during the AER Fun Run at 6 a.m. May 4 at the Fitness Center. Unit formation time is 5:45 a.m. Following the run, Soldiers and Families can donate. To register for the run, to be considered best in the male, female and team categories, contact 1st Lt. Vanessa Ducaine at DSN 537-0768.

Chapman tournament

A two-person,Chapman-format team event will be May 12 at the Rheinblick

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Career fair

Golf Course. The event is open to eligible players with a verifiable golf handicap.Cost is $25 for Rheinblick and Rhein-Main members; $35 for others, plus applicable green fee. Register at the Rheinblick Golf Course or call (0611) 143-548-5485.

Memorial Day Murph

This annual Functional Fitness competition, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

May 26, will pay tribute to Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy Seal, who was killed while on a mission in Afghanistan. The event includes a one-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and another one-mile run — all while wearing a 20-lb. vest or body armor. The workout can be modified for various fitness levels, and athletes can participate as partners or on teams. The cost is $20. Register by May 18 at the Fitness Center.

CYS Summer Sports

Starting May 7, parents can enroll their children in Child and Youth Services’ summer sports. Register at Parent Central Services or call (0611) 143-548-9356 for details.

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Community members network with employers, education representatives and other job professionals during a career fair March 28 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Schedule appointments online at www.tricareonline. com or call DSN 590-5762 or civ (06371) 9464-5762.

Training closure

The clinic will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19.

Medical readiness

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Percent of Soldiers classified as Medical Readiness Classification (MRC) 4 HQDA Standard is 2%.*Data as of Dec. 8, 2017

Access to Care

(Appointment wait time) Patients who call for an URGENT appointment are seen within:

.93 days Tricare standard=1 day (Exceeds standard by .07 day)

Prevent colorectal cancer with screening Axel Eickhoff, Ph.D., MD Klinikum Hanau

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of both male and female cancer-related deaths in the western world, including the U.S. In 2014, an estimated 1 million people were diagnosed with colon cancer in the western hemisphere while more than 500,000 are still dying every year due to its consequences. Surprisingly, colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. If detected early, more than 90 percent of these cases could and should result in full recovery.

Unfortunately, as it stands today, nearly half of those diagnosed find out too late, meaning there is no option for a cure.

The majority of CRCs begin as benign growths in the lining of the colon called adenomatous polyps. Over the years, these polyps grow in size and number,

What are the symptoms?

One or multiple of the following should draw our attention: • Blood in or on the stool (either bright red or very dark in color) • A persistent change in normal bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or both, for no apparent reason • Cramps if they last for more than a few days • Stools that are narrower than usual • General stomach discomfort (bloating, fullness and/or cramps) • Frequent gas pains • A strong and continuing need to move your bowels, but with little stool • A feeling that the bowel does not empty completely • Weight loss for no known reason • Constant tiredness thereby increasing the risk the cells in the polyps will become cancerous. Timely removal of these growths — called a polypectomy — will prevent CRC from developing. It is important to identify and remove these polyps as soon as possible.

Polypectomy with removal

of precancerous lesions is usually done during a colonoscopy, and the patient is sedated during the procedure. Recovery is very quick and usually pain-free.

Polyps are sent for a biopsy and tested for any malignancies.

The lifetime risk of developing CRC is around 6 percent.

One in 14 men is expected to develop CRC during his lifetime and one in 27 will die of it, while one in 15 women is expected to develop CRC during her lifetime and one in 31 will die of it. Anyone aged 50 and up should be screened regardless of Family history.

Great strides have been made in increasing screening rates and educating the public that colon cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable, but more work still needs to be done. The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable has set a goal of 80 percent screening rates by 2018. In order to accomplish this, we need to ensure colon cancer screening and awareness remain a national public health priority with policy makers on the local, state and national levels.

Colorectal cancer screening — tomorrow can’t wait — get started today.

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Patients who call for a ROUTINE appointment are seen within:

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No-show rate

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Patient Satisfaction JOES Satisfaction Levels

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Positive ICE Comments

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Do your part to make US healthiest nation 2030 American Public Health Association By working together to create healthy communities, Soldiers and Families can contribute to becoming the healthiest nation by 2030. To reach this goal, communities must confront issues that lead to poor health and increased disease risk.

The first week of April was dedicated to promoting the creation of a healthy nation with the theme, “changing the future together.” Each day had a special focus: Behavioral health: Support and acknowledge that

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behavioral and mental health diseases are preventable and treatable. Act, show concern and escort your battle buddy, Family member, friends and coworkers if they show signs of depression or suicidal thoughts. Call Behavioral Health, located in Bldg. 1526 (next to the customs office), at DSN 590-1320 for advice.

After business hours go to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or a local hospital for emergencies.

Communicable diseases: Stop the transmission of communicable diseases, and adopt healthy habits such as washing your hands regularly and tak-

ing sick leave to avoid passing diseases on to others. Another way to stay healthy is to be immunized against preventable diseases. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing things such as walking or biking to work.

For more information on adopting a healthier lifestyle call the Army Wellness Center in Wiesbaden, Bldg. 1201, at DSN 590-1478.

Environmental health: Most of all, be an advocate and a voice for public health and disease prevention in the community. Make sure the environment promotes rather than compromises health.

Build a nation of safe and

healthy communities starting at home.

Injury and violence prevention: Always wear a seatbelt when operating a motor vehicle, and be sure kids are secure in appropriate car seats.

Focus all attention on driving.

Wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, bicycle or playing contact sports like football.

Keep firearms and medications in secure locations.

The right to a healthy life: People have the right to live a long and healthy life, but must take individual responsibility to make the changes to reach their goals. Everyone has an active role to play.

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