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Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden

Aug. 16, 2012

That’s right

Command sergeants major focus on improving health of force

DWIs, less domestic violence, fewer drug problems and all of the other issues that we have U.S. Army Garrison Wi- sometimes with some of our esbaden Command Sgt. Maj. junior Soldiers,” Mustafa said.

Sa’eed Mustafa likes it when he Mustafa, who assumed resees “what right looks like,” and sponsibility in July, also used a trio from Better Opthe time to recognize portunities for Single Warrior the volunteer work of Soldiers showed him Ethos BOSS volunteers Spc. just that Aug. 3.

Charles Auteberry and “I get goose bumps just Sgt. Jesse Mathews of the 421st listening to this young Soldier Multifunctional Medical Batright here,” said Mustafa, re- talion.

Auteberry, also an Eagle ferring to Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Spc. Jayse Scout, and Mathews volunKnapp, who had just spoken teered more than 80 hours of about the program during a time with to the Pack 65 Cub luncheon Mustafa organized Scout Rheingold District Day for the community’s sergeants Camp at the Rheinblick Recreation Complex the week of major at the dining facility.

“If we had more Soldiers like July 25-29, said Knapp.

The “What Right Looks this, out there doing the types Like” spots from the U.S. Army of things these Soldiers right

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

here are doing, we’d have fewer

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Pet travel options possible on Patriot Express flights Photo by Staff Sgt. Flecher Brooks

Pedaling on to healing Romanian Army bilateral amputee 1st Sgt. Vasile Zbanca and amputee 1st Sgt. Valerica Slaniceanu lead cyclists while cruising downhill during the 14-mile community ride at Bostalsee, Aug. 4. The ride was the culmination of the four-day Wounded Warrior Project-hosted Soldier Ride Germany held in Oberhambach. The event allows the warriors the opportunity to continue to rebuild their confidence and strength in a supportive environment. See page 8 for the story and more photos.

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Reader feedback

“Jet skis and water sports stuff,” is what Sgt. Dustin Kueck of the 148th Military Police Platoon said would make his community more like home. See page 2 for more feedback.

The Patriot Express, Department of Defense-chartered air travel, originating at Baltimore/ Washington International Airport and transiting to Ramstein Air Base offers options for Trans-Atlantic travel with pets.

“During the summer months, May through September, most airlines may impose a summer heat embargo and will not allow individuals to transport pets in the cargo compartment,” said

FRGs support families V Corps FRGs keep families connected and active during deployment. See page 5.

Maj. Steven Czap, operations officer with USAREUR G1.

“Most Patriot Express flights to BWI are climate controlled and can fly year-round without restrictions on breeds. Air temperature and pet travel costs on PE are generally cheaper when compared to commercial carriers.”

According to the Air MobilSee Pet travel on page 6

Blood Drive

Local drive collects 80 pints of blood for the American Services Blood Program. See page 16.

Commentary What would make your more like home?

Feedback: community Catalina Ramirez Wiesbaden spouse

“We live in Newman Village and it’d be nice if they had playgrounds open so the kids can go outside and play. And having a swimming pool, that would bring the community more together especially on warm days like this.”

Ricky Anderson U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder employee “If we were closer to a beach or water, because I used to live on the coast near water in the States.”

Ask the commander:

Have a quality-of-life question or comment?

Editor ’s note: when I drop my Have something two off because you’d like to share I have grown to with the commander know the great — questions, comstaff Mrs. Kathments or suggestions erine and Mrs. about quality-of-life Patricia have. issues? Please visit Thanks ladies the garrison’s Facefor all you do book, Twitter or Inand your wonteractive Customer Col. David Carstens, derful staff.

Evaluation pages U.S. Army GarConcerned (easy access via the rison Wiesbaden about garrison’s home page commander security at www.wiesbaden.

Gene F. commented: Afarmy.mil), send an email to ter contacting the MPs, who the Public Affairs Office (us- thought my question was silly, agwiesbadenpao@eur.army. I would like to know how the mil) or a letter to the editor (see commander feels about the address below). following: I am a chief warrant

Great CYSS service

Sgt. Benjamin Ashmead 148th Military Police Platoon “Swimming pool outdoors or at the gym.”

Elizama Monteiro Baumholder spouse “I’ve been in a military family for eight years so I’m used to just adapting, but I think they do a good job over here of taking care of us and trying to make it feel more like home.”

Gladys Eke Wiesbaden spouse “I think everything we have is working. The clinic, the bank, commissary, PX — it feels like home. We can get everything we need that you can get in the States.”

Connica M. commented: I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone know what great service my family and I have received from the Hainerberg School Age Center and the Hainerberg day care.

When I got here I was feeling nervous about sending my newborn to a place I didn’t know. It is hard being dual military and knowing you have to miss so much of your children’s day.

However both the SAC and the day care center pride themselves on being compassionate and showing they really care. They are not doing their job for a paycheck but they are doing it because they genuinely care.

I wholeheartedly appreciate everything that both centers are doing to keep parents informed and taking care of my little ones.

I am writing this with tears because it really is hard to trust people with your children these days. But I honestly don’t worry

officer 4, living in field grade quarters in Aukamm Housing, and have observed several local nationals parking in front of my building. Two were today, July 28. I observed them parking in front of my stairwell then going outside the gate and catching a bus. What will it take for the MPs to think this is inappropriate, a bombing? In today’s world, no one should be parking in front of U.S. military housing unless they are a guest of the building, the MP’s excuse to call the Polizei, is something I find appalling after serving in the Army for more than 21 years.

When I deploy, I need to know my family is safe. I do not feel that at the present.

Response: Thank you for being observant and taking notice of vehicles and personnel who do not appear to belong in the housing area. The proper action in situations like this is to notify the Military Police and report what you

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observed. The Military Police will then look into the matter by checking the vehicles and, in conjunction with the German Polizei, run the license plates to determine who the owners are and if they present any type of threat to the community. I assure you that we take the safety and security of our Soldiers, civilians and Family members seriously, but we are in a unique situation compared to other installations you have been stationed at in your career. The Hainerberg, Crestview and Aukamm housing areas are open and have public streets running through them that belong to the city of Wiesbaden.

This means that the local laws and ordinances apply to the streets and, unless there are signs prohibiting it, on street parking is open to everyone including host nation personnel. The Directorate of Emergency Services has developed a strong working relationship with the German Polizei to ensure the safety and security of personnel living in these areas. The MPs and Polizei patrol the housing areas independently, conduct joint patrols and traffic compliance checkpoints, and conduct covert surveillance on a regular basis in order to detect and deter criminal activity. Again, thank you for taking notice of something that didn’t look right, and I encourage you to continue to remain vigilant, report anything suspicious to the Military Police (at mil 337-5096/5097 or civ 06115096/5097) and encourage others to do the same.

Command and newspaper staff

USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150) USAG Baumholder Reporter.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191)

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News and features News flash

Making BOSS commitments

U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport presents the “BOSS Commitment” bag to Spc. Jayse Knapp, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers president, to symbolize his commitment to the program during a visit Aug. 7. During the visit Davenport also discussed improving the overall health of the force with local sergeants major and first sergeants.

Safety registration system changes

The Army Traffic Safety Program registration requirements for motorcycle and driving safety classes will change Oct. 1 due to its migration to the Digital Training Management System. Only designated unit personnel will be able to register Soldiers for safety classes through DTMS. The following courses are offered only to military personnel: basic rider, experienced rider, military sports bike rider, intermediate driver training and remedial driver training/driver improvement training. Motorcycle classes are held at the Motorcycle Safety Training Range at McCully Barracks Building 6291. The driving safety classes are held at the In-processing Training Center classroom at Clay Kaserne Building 1043. Military personnel should contact the Safety Office at 337-7417 for more information.

Legal education program

The Office of the Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. Selected officers will attend law school starting in fall 2013 and will remain on active duty while attending law school.

Interested officers should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1 to determine eligibility. The program is open to commissioned second lieutenants through captains. Applicants must have at least two, but no more than six years, of total active federal service at the time legal training begins. Eligible officers interested in applying should register for the Law School Admission Test. Send requests through command channels, including the officer’s branch manager at AHRC, with a copy furnished to the Office of the Judge Advocate General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Yvonne Caron, Room 2B517), 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20310. Applications must be received by Nov. 1, 2012. Interested officers should call the V Corps Rear SJA at mil 337-4700 or civ (0611) 705-4700 to schedule an interview.

Central Issue Facilities closed

The Baumholder and Wiesbaden Central Issue Facilities will be closed Aug. 27-31 for annual inventory. In case of an emergency call the Baumholder CIF at mil 485-7470 or Wiesbaden CIF at mil 337-5653.

Seeking ACAP counselor

The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Army Career and Alumni Program is accepting applications to fill positions for a part-time and full-time counselor. The counselor would provide transition and job assistance counseling and conduct preseparation briefings and job assistance seminars.

Applicants should possess a master’s degree, and have a minimum of two years of experience in counseling, training, education or a related field. Applicants should have experience with Microsoft software programs such as Windows, Word and PowerPoint, and show a fluency in using the Internet. Applicants must also be eligible for individual logistical support. Submit resumes to catharine.e.banks.ctr@mail.mil. Call mil 3709474 or civ (06221) 57-9474 for more information.

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Europe came to mind when thinking about Auteberry and Mathews, Mustafa said.

“When you’ve got Soldiers out there volunteering their own personal time to do these types of things it makes the community better,” Mustafa said. “Obviously it helps grow them as good Soldiers and leaders, and then it mitigates all that other foolishness that we’ve got to deal with out there.”

Knapp updated the senior NCOs on recent BOSS volunteer activities and upcoming trips.

“We have a very positive reputation,” Knapp said. “We go on free or discounted trips. We have free food and free barbecues. We volunteer at everything. All of the Soldiers who want to be in it are in it and do amazing things.”

Mustafa asked the sergeants major to encourage single Soldiers to get involved in BOSS. “These are once-in-lifetime types of opportunities, and it would be a shame for them to be in Europe and not take advantage of them,” Mustafa said.

Other topics

In addition to news on the activeness of BOSS, the sergeants major also heard briefings from Housing, Andrews Federal Credit Union, Military Personnel Division, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Directorate of Emergency Services.

Victor DiMarzo, supervisory housing specialist, said the garrison is in the process of giving management control of the barracks back to the units, and garrison officials expect the barracks to go back to the units by mid-September.

The garrison will continue to

provide support and training after the transition, DiMarzo said.

In other barracks news, all but two of the barracks buildings have transponder locks, DiMarzo said, but Soldiers need to be aware that lost keys cost $53 to replace.

Earnestine Hatley, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Military Personnel Division chief, said her office is making significant progress on completing a garrison-wide initiative aimed at identifying trained sponsors.

Sgt. 1st Class Rolando DeLeon, a military police officer representing DES said the community needs to work toward decreasing incidents of driving under the influence charges.

Four Soldiers assigned to Wiesbaden were charged with DUI in the last three months, DeLeon said. “Four DUIs in under a 90day period is an awful lot of DUIs for Soldiers,” he said, noting that.

AAFES sells breathalyzers for about $4 a piece, and he encouraged people to use them.

DeLeon also encouraged the sergeants major to participate in a ride along program that Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, USAREUR commander, spearheaded. The ride-alongs take place on weekends and holidays and during the hours of darkness, DeLeon said.

“My MPs are going to take you out and show you all the hot spots of where the Soldiers hang out,” DeLeon said.

Al Johnson, vice president of overseas operations of Andrews Federal Credit Union, said bank representatives are available to come to units for personal finance education.

“I see too many Soldiers using

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ATM machines, and they throw the receipts in the trash, and they don’t maintain a check register, so we end up with (charges for insufficient funds). They write a check for $10 and end up paying about a $45 NSF in the process. getting $45 for $10 to me just doesn’t make sense,” Johnson said.

Jeff Wagaman, District One international commander for the VFW, said the organization is 2.1 million strong worldwide, and has more than 15,000 members in Europe. Wiesbaden, he said, is the largest VFW post in the world, with just under 3,000 members aimed at helping Soldiers with grants, lobbying Congress on behalf of veterans’ issues and providing financial support to youth organizations.

The VFW is about strength in numbers, Wagaman said, and he encouraged Soldiers to become members if they are not already.

“It’s not about the now, because you might not need the services now, because we’re all young and healthy and hooah, hooah, but down the road when you’re broke, you’re hurt, you’re disabled, who do you turn to? You turn to the VA for your…help,” Wagaman said.

The VFW in Wiesbaden meets the second Thursday of every month at Building 7005, Crestview Housing Marsweg 3, 65191 Wiesbaden.

Meetings start at 5 p.m. with socializing, and at 7 p.m. the organization starts meeting business. For more information, visit www.vfwpost27. org.

Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/ sites/mwr/boss for more information about BOSS or call mil 3375042 or civ (0611) 705-5042.

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News and features Working on the railroad Railway industry offers jobs for veterans Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines considering separating from the active-duty military this year may seek employment options in the railways industry, which recently became the latest to pledge jobs to veterans.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the 5,000-job pledge in a conference call with reporters, making rail the latest industry to offer jobs as part of the Joining Forces campaign. He was joined by Ed Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, and Navy Capt.

Brad Cooper, director of Joining Forces, which First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, created to help service members, veterans and their families.

Obama and Biden announced the hiring campaign last summer, with a goal of hiring 100,000 veterans or military spouses by 2013. Today, Cooper said, 1,600 companies have signed on to the Joining Forces challenge, hiring 90,000 veterans and spouses with pledges to hire 170,000 more in the coming years.

What is unique about the announcement, Cooper said, is that the 5,000 rail jobs are open now or in the very near future. They are listed on the association’s website at www.aar.org.

The jobs, offered by about 500 companies, range from operating locomotives to working in signaling and telecommunications. “It’s the whole spectrum of work,” Cooper said. Most of the jobs are in freight rail, but also with Amtrak, commuter rails and rail supply companies, he said.

The industry is hiring because it’s growing, Hamberger said, with some $23 billion in investments at the same time that nearly a quarter of the freight rail workforce will be eligible to retire by 2015.

“We want to reach out and let veterans know that we’re hiring,” he said.

The industry has actively recruited veterans since it sought out military academy graduates to build the first railroad system more than 200 years ago, Hamberger said.

“We’ve learned that the skills service members learn in the armed forces translate very well to our industry,” he said. “We, first and foremost, are focused on safety. You learn in the armed services that if you don’t follow the rules, bad things happen.

“We need teamwork, dependability and high tech,” he added, noting that military experience builds those skills.

The rail industry made more than 20,000 new hires last year —which was more than 5,000 than it expected — and one in four are veterans, Hamberger said.

Improving the nation’s railways and hiring veterans are two of President Barack Obama’s priorities, LaHood said. “Today’s generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world,” he said. “The president has asked that we serve them as they have served us.”

About 15,000 veterans work for the Transportation Department, LaHood said, and 3,000 of those have disabilities, many from their military service.

The department recently created a Web portal — www.dot.gov/veteranstransportationcareers — “that tells our returning warriors what jobs are available and how they can become certified,” he said.

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Photo by Karl Weisel

Digging down to build up Construction crews dig out space for the foundation of the new Information Processing Center July 31. The new 59,000-square-foot facility, located by the Community Activity Center on Wiesbaden's Clay Kaserne, is expected to be completed in October 2013. It will consolidate and expand several key organizations including 5th Signal Command's Theater Network Operations and Security Center, 5th Signal's Intelligence Office, U.S. Army Europe's Information Assurance Program Management Office and the Regional Computer Response Team Europe.

Signal battalions prove net readiness

102nd, 69th Signal Battalions win NEC of the Year certain criteria to win within their respective categories during the competition.

Two 5th Signal Command “NEC award selectees units received top honors in this supported enterprise solutions year’s Network Enterprise Center and demonstrated the most incompetition. novative solutions to resource The Network Enterprise Tech- 102nd and 69th Signal Battalion crests shortfalls and other specified nology Command awarded the the command sergeant major and criteria,” said Bollinger.

102nd Signal and 69th Signal Bat- I are proud of; and not because of To win this competition, each talions the 2012 Network Enterprise anything we did, but what each NEC had to come together as a Centers of the Year in the medium member of the ‘Net Ready’battalion team and work hard to beat the other and large categories, respectively. did,”said Lt. Col. Nathan Bollinger, competitors, officials said.

“This worldwide competition 102nd Signal Battalion commander.

“I attribute the organization’s measures the quality of service con- “Both servicing NECs in Wiesbaden success to the dedicated cadre of tinuously provided to our customers and Baumholder, to include my Soldiers and the U.S. and host nation and to our Army,” said Col. Bruce headquarters and headquarters de- employees who work throughout the Crawford, 5th Signal commander. tachment and supporting S1, S2, S3, entire battalion. They come to work “These winners exemplify the team- and S4 staffs, played a huge part in everyday with one main purpose and work, leadership and selfless service our success the past year.” that is to take care of our customers,” that make our Army strong.”

“Together as a team we cultivated said Bollinger.

The NEC performs network success,”said Lt. Col. Wendy L. “Every individual assigned to operations, network management, Rivers, 69th Signal Battalion com- the 69th Signal Battalion displayed information assurance, telephone mander, which is headquartered in dedication and perseverance,” said service, and sustains base informa- Grafenwöhr. “I’m so proud of the Rivers. “There is no one person or tion and network services in support hard work and dedication of ev- group of people who made this hapof both military and interagency eryone involved from the Soldiers, pen. It was clearly a team effort.” organizations. The NEC ensures that civilians, local-national employees, “This group of fine professionenterprise services such as email, tenant units, my brigade, my fellow als took every project, enterprise user storage, office automation, commanders and 5th Signal Com- initiative and completed it better collaboration and information assur- mand. than best. In addition, our brigade ance are implemented and managed “Despite the tough road we trav- gave us all the resources, guidance in accordance with current policy, eled this past year, we’re extremely and support needed to win such a procedural guidance and manage- happy and satisfied that the efforts prestigious award. What an honor ment procedures. are recognized,” she said. to be titled NETCOM ‘NEC of the “It’s definitely something that The 102nd and 69th had to meet Year,’” she said.

Sgt. Brian Rodan 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office

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Keeping V Corps families connected Family readiness groups offer range of support and activities to families during deployment

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

It was the first V Corps spouses’ night out that Priscilla Washington had attended since her husband left for Afghanistan, and she had a big smile on her face.

Washington, along with three other women, had met V Corps family readiness events coordinator Jennifer Kuhar for a spouses’ night out of bowling at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center July 27. “It’s a good way to get out of the house and do something different,” Washington said.

Although the V Corps deployment to Afghanistan started about three months ago, the organization’s family readiness groups are going strong, and it is not too late to get involved.

It is important for family members of deployed Soldiers to keep in touch with V Corps through the family readiness groups because they are the only channel of official information, said Lt. Col. Michelle Clark, V Corps Rear Detachment commander. “It’s a good program,” Clark said. “It’s like a lot of things — you get out of it what you put into it.”

Also, V Corps officials are making special efforts to keep family members informed, Clark said.

Brig. Gen. Ricky D. Gibbs, deputy commander of V Corps, held a town hall meeting via video on July 17 to answer questions and give family members an idea of what life is like for Soldiers in Afghanistan, Clark said.

Gibbs hopes to make the town hall meetings a once-a-month event, Clark said, and has tentatively scheduled another for Aug. 20. Anyone interested in attending should contact the family readiness group leader for details.

Colleen Long, headquarters company family readiness group leader, said family readiness groups are a wonderful way to meet people, and the events for spouses particularly help.

“It’s a good way to stay connected

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Priscilla Washington, V Corps spouse, bowls at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center during a V Corps Family Readiness Group outing July 27. and find out information and what’s going on,” Long said.

Kuhar said there are family readiness group events happening every week, and people can find out about them by getting in touch with her, an FRG leader or by reading the V Corps newsletter “Tour de Force.”

Events have included a dinner at the Brauhaus Castel in Mainz-Kastel, a trip to the Ebental Hof Ponyland in Rüdesheim and a dinner at the Thai restaurant Brown Sugar in Wiesbaden, among others, Kuhar said.

Kuhar said she tries to schedule events for spouses on nights when Child, Youth and School Services have a Parents Night Out. Parents can use their respite care hours at CYS, which cuts down on babysitting expenses, she said.

Conversely, she avoids scheduling anything on CYS’s Saturday child care events, so parents can take advantage of the six hours of child care to run errands or make the trip to Ramstein, Kuhar said.

“It’s a really good way to meet spouses who are going through the same thing you are,” Kuhar said. “It’s a good networking tool, and really, it’s just fun.”

It is also not necessary to be a V Corps spouse to attend. Friends of spouses are also welcome.

Leandrea Detheridge, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade spouse, said she

Sherry DeGroot (left) holds a bowling ball while her friend Leandrea Detheridge talks with V Corps Family Readiness Group events coordinator Jennifer Kuhar during a V Corps FRG event at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center July 27. has accompanied her friend Sherry DeGroot to several events, including the bowling event.

“It’s good for the women to get out and keep their minds busy,” said Detheridge. Her husband has deployed twice, she said, and she knows what it is like.

Upcoming V Corps FRG events include making care packages at the USO Cottage on Hainerberg Housing at 6 p.m. Aug. 24, a board game night Sept. 7, an FRG forum Sept. 12, a spouse combat day Oct. 3 and a Halloween party Oct. 12.

Under the umbrella of the battalion

FRG, V Corps has four company-level family readiness groups. To find out which group to contact, call Candice Lane, V Corps family readiness support assistant, at civ (0611) 705-2121 or email at Candice.l.lane.civ@mail. mil. To find out about upcoming events, contact Kuhar at civ (0151) 5208-7405 or jkuhar04@gmail.com.

For more information about Parents’ Night Out, Super Saturday or respite care, call Child, Youth and School Services at mil 337-7928, civ (0611) 705-7928, or stop by Clay Kaserne Building 1215.

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Continued from page 1 ity Command Passenger Policy Branch, there is a minimum fee of $112 for up to 70 pounds and a max fee of $336 for a 150 pound animal to fly on the PE. This calculation is based on the pet and kennel’s combined weight and is broken down into three weight increments.

Commercial carriers calculate pet shipping cost based on cubic feet of cargo space taken up by the kennel and air space around the kennel for proper ventilation. This calculation can cost anywhere from $395 for an average kennel to over $1,160 for the largest commercial kennel to support a 150 pound animal for the same itinerary.

Currently there are 10 pet spaces, cats and dogs only, available on the Tuesday Patriot Express flight primarily used for PCS transportation. Each week there are also three other

Patriot Express flights, (formerly known as Category B or “Freedom Bird” or “Rotator”) flying Soldiers from the Central Command area of responsibility that transit through Ramstein AB to BWI, and these often have temperature controlled spaces for pets, equating up to 40 pet allocations per week.

A very limited number of small pets may be authorized to travel in-cabin. Pets must be able to fit comfortably in a kennel (hard-sided or soft-sided) no larger than 20 inches long by 16 inches wide by 8 inches high in order to fit under the seat in front of you. Pets must be able to stand up, lie down, and turn around with normal posture and body movements.

When making outbound travel arrangements for pets, service members will have to keep in mind that they will have to make appropriate onward

movement arrangements of their pets from BWI to their PCS destination. This may be harder during the summer heat embargo period than the rest of the year.

If there is no space available on the PE flight, travelers still have the option to ship their pets via comPhoto by Chrystal Smith mercial carrier Most Patriot Express flights to BWI are climate controlled and can fly sor through air year-round without restrictions on breeds or air temperature. cargo (both unaccompanied).

Baltimore in advance of official If PE reservations cannot be Some additional options to travel and drive to the permanent made for pets, there are comoffset the cost of pet shipping duty station or leave address. mercial pet shipping companies include, but are not limited to: This option requires coordina- available.

Q Shipping a privately tion with the local transportation Prices vary depending on owned vehicle to the port of office. Source specific guidance destination and size of transport is the Joint Federal Travel Regu- box. The transport box must be large enough for a pet to lation, Chapter 5, U5435.

Q Renting a car to travel stand upright and to be able to from BWI to the permanent duty lie down.

Shipping companies may station and bringing the pet in have transport boxes for sale but the rental vehicle, but travelers personally owned boxes may will not be reimbursed, except be used as well. A recent health for the mileage at $0.555 per certificate from a veterinarian mile when submitting travel and shot records are required voucher for reimbursement. for shipping.

Specific guidance is in JFTR A company that has assisted U5105.

U.S. service members is G.K. Q Transporting pet via (Gradlyn Kennels) Airfreight commercial or government Service at Frankfurt and Munich air in advance of travel (non- airports. At Frankfurt Airport — reimbursable) and have family Frachtzentrum Nord (Freight members receive pets at the Center North) — call civ (069) arrival airport.

697 125 419. At Munich’s Franz The PE offers cost-effective Josef Strauss Airport, call civ pet travel; however, whether fly- (089) 975 914 81 ing on the PE or a commercial For specific PE flight details airline, the cost for shipping and reservations contact your pets rest solely on the owner SATO travel representative and is not reimbursable by the (Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe government.

Public Affairs Office).

Frankfurt–Paris in less than 4 hours. From 39 Euros.

By high speed trains ICE and TGV.

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Frankfurt–Paris 5 times a day in less than 4 hours. Sit back and relax on ICE or TGV as you speed towards your destination at up to 320 km/h. Enjoy the top-level service and comfort on board. Included for first class passengers on this route: a light, tasty meal served at their seat.

Information and booking in English at www.bahn.de

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Sundays

Wednesdays

Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Devo. & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Tel. 06 31 - 36 18 59 92 Web: www.ktowncoc.org • E-mail: info@ktowncoc.org Herb Doyle 0 63 71 - 46 75 16 • John Phillis 01 60 - 6 42 79 95 “The churches of Christ salute you.” - Romans 16:16

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News and features Thai ghosts take center stage in Bad Homburg

Performers entertain people of all ages at the Thai Festival in Bad Homburg Aug. 4. The annual event held near the Thai Temple in the Bad Homburg Kurpark features two days of traditional music and dance, culinary specialties and more. If you missed the Thai Festival, consider heading to Frankfurt Aug. 24-26 for the annual Museumsuferfest. Held on both sides of the Main River, it also features a wide range of concerts, international cuisine, museum exhibits, performance art and more. See page 22 for information on that and more things to do.

Photo by Karl Weisel

Beware: Dangerous bacteria may be present in your workplace Karla Simon

U.S. Army Public Health Command Industrial Hygienist

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics. It typically causes skin infection but can also affect the bloodstream, lungs, heart, bones and joints.

MRSA is transmitted most frequently by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else’s infection, for example, towels, used bandages or equipment.

Some workplace settings have risk factors that make it easier to transmit MRSA. These factors, referred to as the 5 Cs, are as follows: crowding; frequent skin-to-skin contact; compromised skin (i.e., cuts or abrasions); contaminated items and surfaces; and lack of cleanliness.

Practice good hygiene by washing hands thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Shower immediately after working out on gym equipment.

Cover your wound. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed.

Do not touch. Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages.

Do not share personal items. Avoid sharing personal items that touch bare skin such as towels, razors, uniforms and

personal protective equipment.

If it is suspected that the bacteria has been contracted, seek medical attention immediately and follow your health care provider’s advice about returning to work.

Unless directed by a healthcare provider, employees with MRSA infections should not be routinely excluded from going to work. Exclusion from work should be reserved for those with wound drainage (“pus”) that cannot be covered and contained with a clean, dry bandage and for those who cannot maintain good hygiene practices. Employees with active infections should be excluded from activities where skin-toskin contact with the affected skin area is likely to occur until their infections are healed.

Wash uniforms, clothing, sheets and towels that become soiled in a washing machine set to the hottest water setting (with added bleach, if possible).

Dry the washed items in a hot dryer, rather than air-drying. Cleaning contaminated equipment and surfaces with detergent-based cleaners or Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfectants is effective at removing MRSA from the environment. The EPA provides a list of EPA-registered products effective against MRSA. For more information, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit the websites for the U.S. Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/niosh/

topics/mrsa; and the Environmental Protection Agen-

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USAG Baumholder Approximately 50 wounded warriors from the United States, Germany, Romania, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, Estonia and Latvia participated in the second annual Soldier Ride at Bostalsee near Baumholder.

Photos by Julia Sullivan

Community joins wounded warriors in ride carry others.” strength in a supportive environment.

The community ride also provides “I have learned over the last two years, being here in Europe, the sig- the wounded warriors the opportunity nificant contribution that the (WWP) to promote their positive message of while makes to all the “Our focus is to let the commu- recovery encouraging comwarriors,” said nity know about the (Wounded Lt. Gen. Mark munity members Warrior Project) and the presHertling, U.S. to ride alongside, ence that wounded warriors Army Europe support from the have in Germany ...” c o m m a n d e r. route sidelines or “The logo of a warrior carrying another volunteer to assist with the event.

— we have all been through that. All of “I think Germany has raised the us have been where someone has carried standard for what we want Soldier ride to us. I think what you will see today is a be. The partnership between the military culmination of three days of riding and commands and the WWP is incredible,” that the warriors are now prepared to said Hemmen on the unique relationship between the two organizations. “With the support of both the military and local communities, we have exceeded our expectation.”

For more photos on this year’s Soldier Ride Germany, visit the U.S. Army Europe Flickr page (Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Public AfSupportive riders young and old join the wounded There was no shortage of spectators as wounded warriors and supporters fairs Office). warriors at Bostalsee. made their way around the Bostalsee.

Soldiers, Family members, civilian employees and other military community members volunteered, rode, cheered and supported approximately 50 wounded warriors from the United States, Germany, Romania, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, Estonia and Latvia during the Soldier Ride Germany community ride at Bostalsee Aug. 4.

“Our focus is to let the community know about the (Wounded Warrior Project) and the presence that wounded warriors have in Germany, whether they are American Soldiers or from coalition

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forces,” said Angela Hemmen, team leader for WWP’s Soldier Ride Texas.

“The community can see who these warriors are, what they are doing and how much they accomplished, not just this week, but during their recovery in general. The (community ride) is a way to celebrate that and say thank you.”

Last year’s ride was the first European Soldier Ride sponsored by the WWP. Like last year’s, this ride is the culmination of the four-day, WWP-hosted event held in Oberhambach. The event allows wounded warriors the opportunity to continue to rebuild their confidence and

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USAG Baumholder

Humor drives home message of survival

By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

Dave Roever walked into Baumholder’s Hall of Champions where more than 800 Soldiers were waiting to see him give a presentation about suicide prevention.

As he entered the hall and mingled with some of the officials, Jose Blanco approached Roever, shook his hand and said “welcome home.” Both men smiled, exchanged knowing glances and patted each other on the shoulder.

When old friends meet such an exchange of greetings is understandable but these two men had never met before and Baumholder is not Roever’s home.

Baumholder is, however regarded as the home of Champions and Roever is a champion.

Roever is a Vietnam veteran who was seriously burned by a phosphorous grenade that exploded next to the right side of his head. And because Blanco, who is the director of Baumholder’s Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, is also a Vietnam veteran so the display of camaraderie was understood even though they had only met for the first time. So why the greeting “welcome home?”

As Roever began his presentation the meaning of Blanco’s greeting became clear. Vietnam veterans never received a welcome home after serving

Photo by Savannah Son

Motivational speaker, Dave Roever relays his personal experiences to Soldiers about hope and resilience. Roever, a Vietnam veteran seriously burned in combat, traverses the world delivering a message of hope. their country. There were no welcome home celebrations, no ticker tape parades, nothing. They were humiliated, degraded, spat upon and called everything from murderers to baby killers. They received no welcome home or thank you for the dangers they had faced and the sacrifices they had made.

Roever told his audience that returning Soldiers were even advised to remove their

Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

Dave Roever mixes humor with fact and reality to convey his message of hope and survival to military audiences around the world.

uniform and put on civilian clothes before leaving the airport.

As he continued with his motivational presentation, Roever talked about resilience, hope and love, weaving all of these elements into a message of survival and of a strong desire to continue with life despite the serious injuries he received in combat.

He talked about never giving up hope and of the one moment that he was hopeless that almost cost him his life.

He talked about the love for his wife, who he had never betrayed or been unfaithful to.

Roever was shipped off to Vietnam shortly after his marriage, leaving his teenage bride behind only to return a different man, or so he imagined.

Despite the extensiveness of his injuries, the love his wife had for him never faltered.

Roever also told the Soldiers to watch out for their battle buddies and to learn the signs that someone considering suicide may display. He related this message to having been

in combat, saying that after a while you develop a sense for your surrounding and you begin to feel and smell the danger in the air. “If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t,” he said.

Roever peppered his message of love, survival and hope with a unique brand of humor, which served to fortify his message that if he could survive, anyone could.

He added an excellent and tactful touch of humor as he talked about the moment he had lost all hope and had decided to take his life.

Lying in his hospital bed, he decided that he did not want to continue living and being a burden to his wife. He reached for the tube that was attached to the bottle that was keeping him alive and disconnected it. He lay back on his bed and waited to die but nothing happened.

“After a while I got hungry.

I had pulled the wrong tube,” he said.

He also added light to the moment when his wife first saw him in the hospital. He said

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that as his wife stood before him — he wearing nothing but gauze and bandages and she a mini skirt. She said to him, “Welcome home Davey.” “And I know that means when she calls me Davey,” said Roever laughing.

He added that he then asked his wife “How can you love me? I’m not handsome anymore. I’m so ugly.” To which she responded, “You were never handsome in the first place.”

For almost an hour Roever shared his story of latticed with personal experiences and humor.

When it was over, Roever received an outstanding ovation from Baumholder Soldiers and a resounding “welcome home.”(Editor’s note: Shortly after hearing Roever’s presentation, a Soldier went forward to Army Community Service counselors and expressed his personal feelings about wanting to take his life. He told the counselors that Roever’s speech gave him the hope that he needed not to give up.)

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Baumholder news to transition in September

By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

Baumholder news and information will transition from the Herald Union to multiple electronic and other sources in mid-September.

The last Herald Union edition featuring Baumholder information will be delivered on Aug. 30. In a provisional move, the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder transitioned as an indirect reporting garrison to USAG BadenWürttemberg July 1. The Herald Union will continue to serve the Wiesbaden military community.

Members of the Baumholder community will continue to be able to receive current news and command information on both the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern garrison home pages, the several Facebook sites that serve both communities and other venues.

Additionally, beginning Sept. 14, distribution of the Kaiserslautern American newspaper will begin in Baumholder.

The Kaiserslautern American is a weekly newspaper so Baumholder residents can expect to see a new edition each Friday.

“We see this as a win-win situation for the Baumholder community,” said

Lt. Col. Michael Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander. “The transitions for Baumholder information to multiple sources will allow for a greater reach to our audience.”

Using alternative communication tools is a logical and practical transition for the USAG Baumholder Public Affairs staff, officials said.

“Transitioning is another phase of the USAG Baumholder’s realignment as an indirect reporting garrison to USAG Kaiserslautern in October 2013,” said Madeleine Dwoiakowski, USAG Baumholder public affairs officer. “We look forward to contributing stories that

have KMC-wide interest through various communication tools.”

“This is an exciting time for us, because we continue to look for new and improved ways to communicate with our customers,” said Mark Heeter, USAG Kaiserslautern public affairs officer.

Currently, USAG Kaiserslautern is an indirect reporting garrison to USAG Baden-Württemberg. USAG BadenWürttemberg is scheduled to close in the fall of 2013 and USAG Kaiserslautern will then become a direct reporting garrison. At that time USAG Baumholder will realign as an indirect reporting garrison to USAG Kaiserslautern.

Three youths win at regional, national competition

Baumholder students recently participated in the ImageMakers National Photography Contest and three Baumholder entries went on from the regional to the national competition and one took first place in its category. The winning student was Aisha Carter’s, age 8 photo “The Door” won first place nationally in the digital color category. The other two regional winners were Alexa McNabb, 12 years old and Jaime Rahmen, 12 years old.

ImageMakers enables students to develop their

“The Tree” by Jaime Rahmen creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts. The contest included five categories — color process, black and white process, alternative process, digital and photo essay.

The ImageMakers National Photography

program encour- “Half Pipe” by Alexa McNabb ages members to for three components: learn and practice various Beginner ImageMakers, photography methods. Intermediate ImageMakThe program includes a ers and Advanced Imageresource guide for local Makers. clubs, a national photogThe goal of each comraphy contest and a web ponent is to teach the use site. The resource guide of photography as an art features eight sessions and a vocation. Each

component can stand on its own or members can graduate from one level to the “The Door” by Aisha Carter next.

Around the rock ... Around the rock Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation will be selling food and drinks. Unit teams should have five warriors of various ages.

Organizational day

The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder holds its organizational day Sept. 7. That day, all USAG Baumholder support facilities will be closed. AAFES, commissary, medical clinic and dental clinic services and emergency services will remain open.

Shock and rock challenge

Everyone is welcome to cheer on competitors during the Shock and Rock competition Aug. 16 at the U.S. airfield on the training area from noon to 4 p.m. then join in the celebration from 4-11 p.m. with live music by HSG — pure rock.

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Lawn mower maintenance

Military housing residents who have lawn mowers issued from the U-FixIt Store or the Directorate of Public Works can get maintenance or repair work done at the DPW maintenance

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shop in Building 8420, located directly behind the vehicle inspection station. If the repair is minor, such as replacing a cord or spark plug, the work can be done on the spot, providing the scheduled workload allows. Customers should call the DPW maintenance shop at mil 485-8420 first and explain the problem. If the lawn mower is broken and beyond repair it needs to be returned to the U-Fix-It Store, Building 8665.

For information about turning in a broken lawn mower call the U-Fix-It Store at mil 485-7375.

Call before mailing packages

Post office customers who

have five or more packages to mail may call and make an appointment Monday through Friday. Call mil 485-8771/7551 or civ (06783) 6-8771/7551 .

Save-A-Life Tour

The Save A Life Tour Is coming to Baumholder Aug. 27. There will be two shows at the Hall of Champions, one from 9 a.m. to noon and the second from 1-5 p.m. Soldiers, civilians and family members are invited to attend. Participating in this program meets annual Army Substance Abuse Prevention training requirements. For more information call mil 485-1710/7388.

Influenza vaccine arrives in September

The influenza vaccine is coming to Baumholder in September. Service members can get the vaccine Sept. 4, 10 and 12 at the Hall of Champions.

Family members can be vaccinated Sept. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Post Exchange on Smith Barracks. Students can be vaccinated at their school during September but the times have not been determined.

Immunization Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Army Public Health Nursing at mil 485-7312.

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USAG Baumholder Around the rock ... Around the rock Host nation events

Aug. 17-19 Powwow Fest at Bostalsee Aug. 18-19 Open House at the German Artillery School at IdarOberstein.

Aug. 23-26 Deutschland Rally Trier and Baumholder world championship competition. There is an entrance fee.

Aug. 25 Deutschland Rally at the Baumholder Military Training Area. There is an entrance fee.

Aug. 24-26 Baumholder Old City Fest at downtown Baumholder.

Find more information at www. altstadtfest-baumholder.de.

Aug. 25 Concert “The Armed Man,” at Klotzbergkasern, entrance fee Aug. 25-26 Community Fest at the Hoppstädten-Weiersbach community center, Hoppstädten Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Knight tournament at St. Wendel. There is an entrance fee Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Kusel Fall Fair with many rides, big market, fireworks on Tuesday evening.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Birkenfeld Prämienmarkt, Talweiher.

Equality run

A Women’s Equality Run will be held Aug. 24 starting at the Hall of Champions. The categories are adult and youth 17 and under. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the start time is 9 a.m. T-shirts will be on sale at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center. Awards will be given to those who place first, second and third.

Flag football tourney

Baumholder will host a flag football tournament Sept. 1013 on Soldier Fields One and Two. Participants must be 18 or older. The games will be from 6-9 p.m. Sign up at the sports office in Building 8105.

Visit Paris — City of Light

Spend an exciting day in Paris traveling with Baumholder

Outdoor Recreation to the City of Lights Sept. 29. After a short breakfast, explore the city with a full day of sightseeing. The cost is $75 per person. Contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at mil 485-7182.

Commemorative run

A Commemorative run will be sponsored by the Hall of Champions Sept. 11. The categories are adult and youth 17 and under. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the start time is 9 a.m. T-shirts will be on sale at the Mountaineer. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers.

Trip to Legoland

Join the Baumholder Recreation club on a trip to Legoland Aug. 19. The trip includes transportation and entry to the park. The bus departs from the Wagon Wheel Theater parking lot at 5 a.m. The cost is $75 for adults and $55 for children.

Contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at mil 485-7182.

Get wired for free

WiFi is available at the Baumholder Library. Just bring in your laptop and find out how to get online. Contact the library for more information at mil 485-8851.

Post office changes hours

The Baumholder Post Office is now only open Monday through Friday. The central mail room is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The post office and official mail are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in- and outprocessing services are open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.

Experience Europe with BOSS

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program offers trips to locations throughout Europe. To visit a variety of trip locations, travelers should obtain a tourist passport. The service is offered to single Soldiers, which includes those who are unaccompanied while assigned. The BOSS office is located across the street from the PX in Building 8698. Contact the BOSS office at mil 4858251 or civ (06783) 6-8251.

Dinner for single Soldiers

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers offers a chance for single Soldiers to get out of the barracks, eat dinner and socialize with other Soldiers every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. A free shuttle service picks up participants at the Chapel One parking lot at 6 p.m. Get out, enjoy a nice meal and good conversation, make friends, and sign up for fun trips and excursions. To confirm dinner reservations or to learn more, call the BOSS president at civ (0162) 270-8384.

Aquatics training

Aquatics training for military units is available at the aquatics center. Types of training available are water survival, shallow water egress, and SKED training. Combat water survival testing and Army physical fitness test swim testing is also available. There are also alternate physical training activities such as water aerobics, inner tube water polo, and more. Experienced instructors available. Contact the aquatics manager for reservations at mil 485-7093 or civ (06783) 6-7093.

SKIES Unlimited yoga

SKIES Unlimited is offering children 3-5 years old a chance to get fit through yoga classes every Thursday from 10:45 -11:30 a.m. The cost is $50 per session and sign up is at the Child, Youth and School Services Parent Central Services.

For more information please contact the SKIES Unlimited office at mil 485-6969 or mil 485-7003.

Zumba for children

Children 3-5 years old are welcome to participate in a SKIES Unlimited zumba class every Tuesday from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Sign up for $50 a session at the Children, Youth and School Services’

Parent Central Services. For more information contact the SKIES Unlimited office at mil 485-6969/7003.

SKIES offers ballet

The Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Unlimited program now offers classical ballet classes for $50 per month.

Classes for children 3-5 years old are held Tuesday through Thursday from 3-3:45 p.m.

Beginner classes for children 6-9 years old are Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. Beginner classes for 10- to 18-year-olds are every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. Intermediate classes for ages 10-18 are Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. For more information contact the SKIES Unlimited office at mil 485-6969/7003.

After school care available

Spaces are available for before- and after- school care.

Before-school care hours are 6-8 a.m. After-school care hours are 2:30-6 p.m. Contact Wetzel School Age Services for more information and reservations at civ (06783) 6-7475 or mil 485-7475.

Aqua jogger

Kimberly Bailes and her staff offer an aqua jogger program at the pool from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Fridays.

This is a fun, safe and effective workout in the water. Contact the aquatics center at mil 4857093 for more information.

Spanish story time

“Esto es un programa para pequenos lectores con historias, juegos y actividades en Espanol por aproximadamente 30 minutos. Vengan a leer.”

Books are read in Spanish and in English. Interpretations are needed for this program.

Contact the library for more information at mil 485-1740.

Your personal trainer

Would you like to build muscular strength, improve your health and clean up your diet? The Personal Training with Laurie program offers a variety of packages for you to get the results that you want.

Stop by the Mountaineer Fitness Center to fill out an information sheet today.

Take a free spin

Take a free spin class Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mountaineer Fitness Center from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Beginners and experienced bikers will love this sweat-to-the-beat cardio workout.

Escape to Euro Disney

Take a trip to meet Mickey Mouse Aug. 25 or Sept. 1. The bus departs from the Wagon Wheel theater parking lot at 3 a.m. and returns around midnight. Spend the day at Euro Disney in France. The cost is $155 per person ages 12 and older and $147 for children ages 3-11. The cost is $75 for children 2 and under. The price includes entrance into both parks. Bring euro for other expenses and a tourist passport. For those who just want to go along for the ride, the cost is $75 for transportation only.

Fitness Instructors needed

The Baumholder Sports and Fitness Office is looking for certified instructors to offer classes such as aerobics, zumba, bodybuilding, TBX, personal training, martial arts, dance, and more. Call the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center at mil 485-7418 or civ (06783) 6-7418 for more information on how to become an instructor.

Iglesia de Dios Baumholder Überm Weiher 2 (esquina Am Rauhen Biehl y Überm Weiher) 55774 Baumholder Tel. 06783-185-0980

Domingos de Adoracion: 11:00hr; y Miercoles-estudios: 19:00hr

Pastors Harry & Cristina Rodriguez, Jr. Tel: (Handy/Cell) 01577-9105550 E-mail: pastorharryrodriguez@hotmail.com

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Carter returns to command dental clinic

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Col. Preston Welch handed over the guidon of the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic Command to Col. Derrick Carter in a change of command ceremony at the Community Activity Center Aug. 1.

Carter, who returns to the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic leadership role after having previously led the clinic from July 2000 to July 2003, last served as the U.S. Army Reserve dental surgeon in Fort Bragg, N.C. Welch, the outgoing commander, moves on to the National Capital Area to become the chief of oral and maxillofacial pathology at the new Fort Belvior Community Hospital in Fort Belvior, Va. Calling the staff of the Dental Clinic “an excellent team of professionals,” Welch said, “I feel so humbled to have been given

the opportunity to command the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic. … At the end of the day we stand and fall by and through the actions of our colleagues.”

Welch thanked his staff, mentors and members of the Wiesbaden military community, saying, “It is no secret to anyone who has lived here that the quality of life in Wiesbaden is exceptionally high.”

“The role of a clinic commander is a specifically challenging role within our AMEDD (Army Medical Department),” said Col. Craig Patterson, Landstuhl Dental Activity commander, who officiated at the change of command ceremony.

The commander must possess, and demonstrate, all the managerial, administrative and leadership skills required of any commander. In addition, the clinic commander must also balance an active clinical practice. Col. Welch has indeed accomplished

this and much, much more.”

Patterson also praised the staff of the Wiesbaden clinic, saying the team is widely recognized as one of the most successful clinic commands in Europe. “The bottom line is taking care of Soldiers,” he said, adding that Welch and his team continuously demonstrate that they care about the community and the individual.

He also welcomed the incoming commander, saying, “We are lucky to have someone of your caliber and experience to continue in the excellent leadership of this command.”

Despite challenges across the Army and in Wiesbaden as transformation continues in the years ahead, Carter said, “This is a great command focusing on Soldiers and their families.”

Carter vowed to continue in the tradition of providing the “highest quality of dental care.”

Photo by Karl Weisel

Col. Preston Welch (from left), outgoing Wiesbaden Dental Clinic commander; Col. Derrick Carter, incoming commander; and Col. Craig Patterson, Landstuhl Dental Activity commander, sing the Army Song during the change of command ceremony held in the Community Activity Center Aug. 1 .

Signal Soldier earns VFW’s All-American honor

Reno, Nev. Coulter, a member Outstanding achievements in leader- of the VFW since reship growth and participation in Veterans turning from the first of Foreign Wars programs garnered Gulf War, has been one 5th Signal Command Soldier the very active in the VFW Department of Europe organization’s top honor.

Master Sgt. Matthew Coulter, senior serving in numerous maintenance noncommissioned officer leadership and service and VFW Department commander in positions.

Richard DeNoyer, Europe, was one of 22 VFW department commanders worldwide to be distin- VFW national comguished as All-American Commander mander, said in a during a VFW convention July 23 in news release that the award’s criteria are based on outstanding Photo by Karl Weisel achievements in membership growth and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders Command Sgt. Maj. Sa'eed Mustafa (from participation left), Col. David Carstens, American Forces Network Wiesbaden's Sgt. Jedhel Somin other VFW era and Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Carr talk during the AFN-Wiesbaden"Ask the Comprograms that mander" radio show. Carstens joins the AFN DJs every other Friday to address topbenefit veterans ics of concern and answer questions from community members (tune in to FM98.7 and their comon Aug. 17). Visit the garrison's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usagwiesmunities. “It’s Courtesy photo baden for details on the next Ask the Commander show. a great honor Master Sgt. Matthew Coulter (right), 5th for me to serve Signal Command’s senior maintenance the Soldiers, auxiliary members can make a difference that they do.” noncommissioned officer, is honored as veterans and their families as in their lives just by providing the help The VFW is a nonprofit veteran’s seran “All-American Commander” by Richard a member of the largest combat and support that is deserved for their vice organization composed of combat DeNoyer, national commander of the Vet- veteran’s organization in the sacrifices. Some gave all during times veterans and those currently serving in erans of Foreign Wars organization dur- world,” Coulter said. “With over of war and continue to serve our great uniform. For more information visit the ing their national convention.

2.1 million members, VFW and country even now. Let’s help them in all VFW website at www.vfw.org.

By Kristopher Joseph

5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden

Culture College teaches through experience Walking tour gives students a firsthand taste of Hessen’s capital

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Dierdre and Rufus Tinsley listened attentively as Irmgard Goebel answered questions about buying train tickets at the Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof.

The couple had been stationed in Wiesbaden 10 years ago, but since a lot can change in that amount of time, they decided to sign up for Culture College, a three-day course that introduces people to the Wiesbaden community and German language and culture.

This was day two of the class, when the nearly 60 people enrolled took Goebel’s Aug. 7 walking tour of Wiesbaden.

“We wanted to see what had changed,” said Dierdre Tinsley.

Goebel said she enjoys taking people on the walking tour because it helps U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members feel more comfortable off post.

“I think it’s important to put them at ease so they know they can do it on their own ― so they don’t spend the whole time on post, too afraid to leave,” said Goebel, who is German and contracts with Army Community Service to teach Culture College.

The first day of the class teaches people about German culture, the second day features the walking tour and the third day is a garrison orientation that includes information from local organizations, Goebel said. ACS offers the class once a month, and the next one takes place Sept. 10-12.

The tour started in front of the Bookmark at the Hainerberg Shopping Center, and from there people walked to the train station, where the group split in two because of the size. ACS

volunteer Jennifer Kuhar led one group and Goebel the other.

Next to the train station at the Lilien-Carre Wiesbaden shopping center, Goebel took her group into the Tegut grocery store. There she showed people how to unlock the grocery carts by inserting a €1 deposit. Next she explained about bottle deposits and showed everyone how to use the bottle recycling machine.

Then the group walked briefly around the mall, and Spc. Cefferycol Hines found it a good time to ask Goebel a question that would make his life in Germany easier.

Hines asked Goebel the words for water without bubbles in German. “Stilles wasser,” Goebel replied. After Hines successfully repeated the words, he nodded, thanked her and walked away, pleased with his new knowledge.

From there, the group left to walk downtown toward the Kurhaus Wiesbaden. On the way, they passed the Museum Wiesbaden and the Villa Söhnlein, also known as the White House because it resembles the presidential residence in Washington, D.C. While walking, Goebel pointed out the Marktkirche steeples and noted that people can keep from getting lost downtown by looking up and finding them.

At one point, Hines stopped and snapped pictures of the historic Villa Clementine with his cell phone. The tour was very informative, he said.

In particular, he appreciated learning how to use the parking machines and buy train tickets, said Hines, who had been in Germany for three weeks.

K.K. Bobbe, a military spouse, said the tour helped orient her to the downtown area so she would not get lost. “It’s always good to have someone show you around and answer questions,” she said.

The tour’s teens, who had bonded and walked together as a group, were particularly excited about the tour and being in Germany.

“I never knew half this stuff existed,” said Ellen Tafoya,

Photos by Wendy Brown

Irmgard Goebel, a Culture College teacher for Army Community Service, walks down Wilhelm Strasse near the Kurhaus Wiesbaden with Dierdre and Rufus Tinsley and other Culture College students during a walking tour of Wiesbaden Aug. 7. Photo right: U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members take a break in front of the Kurhaus during the tour. The tour took nearly 60 students to the Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof, the Lilien-Carre Wiesbaden shopping center and downtown.

14. “Did you ever know about schnitzel before coming here,” she asked a friend.

Tafoya said she has lived in Germany for a month now and looks forward to also traveling in Italy and the Czech Republic while her family is stationed here.

Tyler Cordonai, 16, said he enjoyed seeing all the sites ― particularly the architecture ― during the walk downtown.

Jeremy Colon-Rios, 16, said he learned a lot during the tour.

“The most important thing I learned was how to buy tickets for the train,” he said. “I think that’s going to be good.”

His brother, Jonathan ColonRios, 14, said he liked learning about all the different buildings in Wiesbaden. “I didn’t even know they were here until today,” he said.

After stops at the Kurhaus and the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, the group headed to lunch at their choice of an Italian or German restaurant.

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Kuhar said the tour is also a good way to meet people and make new friends. Goebel agreed, and said she often sees people exchange phone numbers during the tour. “It’s a great opportunity to make new friends,” she said.

To learn more about Culture College or sign up call ACS at mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080-254. Or stop by Building 7790 on Hainerberg Housing Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sgt. TJ Vallejos (center), a trainer at the Viper Pit, watches as first responders prepare “wounded Soldiers” for medical evacuation.

Adding realism to combat lifesaver training Viper Pit tests students under fire, stress Story and photos by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

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s smoke, moans and the sounds of gunfire pour out of a hangar door on Clay Kaserne July 28, they’re accompanied by teams of German Soldiers and secret service police officers anxiously engaged in rescuing injured comrades.

The German military reserve and civilian first responders were trainees at the Viper Pit on Clay Kaserne — a unique training facility aimed at provid- German Reserve Soldiers and first responders transport casualties to a medical evacing tactical field care training uation landing zone while under simulated fire at the Viper Pit training area on Wiesunder the stresses of actual baden’s Clay Kaserne. combat situations “They have chaos of a dimly-lit, blood- teams to reconnoiter the area Kaserne motor pool, checking to evacuate all six patients and soaked, smoke-filled room and to get them to a safe landing for opposing forces and coverthen prep them for evacuation,” tested their ability to provide zone,” said Lacroix. ing one another as they moved said Staff Sgt. John Lacroix, proper care and maintain cool What the teams didn’t know from cover to cover, the trainers medical plans sergeant for the heads under fire, transporting was that the Viper Pit trainers set off the simulated IEDs and 421st Multifunctional Medical their “wounded” colleagues to had “snipers” (using Multiple incapacitated several of the Battalion. “From there they a safe landing zone gave them Integrated Laser Engagement participants by striking their have to get them to a landing one more taste of what they System pistols) and improvised MILES sensors. The remainzone for a medical evacuation.” might face in an actual combat explosive devices in the area of ing members of the team were one landing zone. As the teams forced to seek cover, provide While providing critical or hostage rescue situation.

“Tactically it’s up to the made their way around the Clay care to those injured during the lifesaving care in the cramped

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alterrescue attempt and find an alter native medical evacuation site.

Eventually, as the teams made their way through the firing zone arriving at the “safe” landing zone, they completed the exercise and compared afteraction notes with one another and the trainers.

“First of all, it’s important for our Soldiers to be trained before they deploy,” said Bundeswehr Col. Joachim Sanden, director of the Center of Expertise for Reserve Affairs, who was on hand to observe the training.

“This is an excellent opportunity — for them to experience the stress of combat while focusing on what’s important and saving lives. … We recognize that we may not have similar training facilities in our Armed Forces.”

Sanden explained that while the Bundeswehr does conduct pre-deployment medical training, the Viper Pit provides a more realistic environment.

“When you are in combat you never know when you will need more expertise. … We also learned that the training facility is moveable without a huge cost. That might be something we would look at for the future … to create a similar facility for

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Continued from page 14 German forces.

“It’s important for the morale of the troops that you have someone in the unit to save lives in an emergency situation,” Sanden said, adding that partnership is another important element of training together.

As Germany has transitioned to an all-volunteer force, it’s equally vital that members of the Bundeswehr are knowledgeable to share their experiences with the public at large. “That’s also German Reserve Soldiers exit the Viper Pit after providing combat lifesaver aid under simulated fire. Staff Sgt. John one of the intents. Due to the fact Lacroix provides feedback as German Col. Joachim Sanden (second from right) listens. that we suspended conscription, Support Activity Europe), TSC send Soldiers to a consolidated Management Support System.” we need more people to talk to his fellow Soldiers.

Wiesbaden and the Wiesbaden class for certification.”

By offering home station “Personally, I think the trainabout security and the need for Medical Clinic we have combined Clendenen added that the TSC training, Soldiers are able to pering and practice is better than any a trained military — what the forces to keep the Viper Pit alive is working with the garrison’s form their warrior skills and battle theory,” Mueller said, adding that Army does,” said Sanden. in Wiesbaden,” said Ron ClenDirectorate of Public Works to drills in one place, Clendenen he was looking forward to future Following an iteration of denen, chief of the Wiesbaden renovate the facility with new said, which makes the training partnership activities, including the training scenario, Lacroix Training Support Center.

“We paint, electrical outlets and other truly unique. helping American Soldiers earn discussed things the Soldiers can now provide combat lifesaver features to create a “state-of-theFor more information on the did well and areas that could the German Sports Badge. and advanced medic training for art facility.”

Viper Pit email Staff Sgt. LacBundeswehr Reserve 1st Lt. be improved. all the tenant units within the roix at john.lacroix@us.army.

“We provide all the medical Oliver Oswald echoed Mueller’s “I was mainly focused on the Wiesbaden military community. mil or call Ron Clendenen training aids such as mannequins, feedback, explaining that while medical area, and I think they Currently the medical staff can at mil 337-5370 (See www. litters, fog machines, strobe German first responders do redid well at that,” he said, pointtrain up to 40 students per training army.mil/article/80731/Vilights and simulated automatic ceive a combination of civil and ing out that repeated exposure to the stresses of lifesaving under military first response training, event. Overall, this will free up the weapons fire,” he said, adding, per_Pit_puts_combat_lifesavfire can only improve an indi- the Viper Pit provides a unique Wiesbaden units from conducting “We also made it convenient for ers_to_the_test/ for an earlier multiple/simultaneous CLS train- units to schedule the facility by story this year on the Army vidual’s ability to react quickly training environment. ing classes by allowing them to adding it to the Range Facility home page).

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Medical Battalion completes “For me personally as a German Soldier and officer its move from Wiesbaden to 50 Years in the reserves, and also as a Baumholder, Lacroix said, the in business volunteer firefighter … I think Wiesbaden Training Support this is some of the best train- Center and Health Clinic are COLLISON CENTER ing ever,” said German 1st Lt. stepping in to take over the trainMarkus Mueller, praising the ing facility.

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Photos by Wendy Brown

Amanda Schaller smiles at her daughter Natalie Schaller, 4 months, as laboratory technician Annisha Dunawa prepares her arm for a blood donation during a blood drive Aug. 3 at the Tony Bass Fitness Center. Photo right: Spc. Miguel Cruz demonstrates how Spc. Brittany Smith should make a fist to facilitate a good blood flow.

Blood drive raises 80 pints

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community helped save as many as 240 lives during a blood drive Aug. 3.

The American Red Cross often advertises the fact that each pint of blood can save as many as three lives, and the drive raised 80 pints of blood, said Jana Fullmer, Wiesbaden American Red Cross station manager. The American Red Cross, the USO and the Armed Services Blood Program sponsored the event, held at the Tony

Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne.

In all, 104 people signed in at the event, Fullmer said.

Among those who donated blood was Sgt. Jason Ayres, who said this was his fourth time donating blood. “I do it to help my fellow Soldiers,” he said. “It’s always something that’s needed.”

Spc. Brittany Smith said donating blood is a good act of selfless service ― one of the Army’s seven values.

“I feel like it’s a good deed to do and it helps others,” Smith said.

Pfc. Crisa Hosey said she donates blood every chance she gets because she has the rare O negative blood type. “I do it almost every time I can ― a handful of times a year,” she said.

Amanda Schaller, an Army spouse, donated blood with her 4-month-old daughter Natalie in a portable car seat at her side.

Schaller said it was the first time she had ever donated blood.

“I’ve been wanting to,” she said, “but I couldn’t because I was pregnant.”

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said she had not experienced any problems and would do it again. “It’s a good opportunity to help,” she said.

Airman 1st Class Andres Cook said he donated blood to do his part in helping out Soldiers.

According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, and medical facilities need more than 38,000 blood donations a day.

There is no way to manufacture blood; people must donate it, according to the American Red Cross.

Blood is often needed for cancer treatments, and a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood, according to the American Red Cross.

Fullmer said Wiesbaden will host blood drives Oct. 4 and Dec. 14.

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about future opportunities to give blood by keeping in touch with the Wiesbaden American Red Cross on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Americ a n R e d C ro s s Wi e s b a d e n , Fullmer said.

In addition, the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden website at www.wiesbaden.army.mil carries information, as well as the Command Information Channel, Fullmer said. People can also go to militarydonor. com to find out about upcoming dates and to schedule an appointment, and they can contact the Wiesbaden office at mil 337-1760/ 5173 or civ (0611) 705-1760/5173. The office is located on the third floor of Clay Kaserne Building 1023E. Another way to learn more about blood donation opportunities is to visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733 2767).

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Community notes ... Community notes Community Open House

More than 40 agencies will be represented at the Community Open House Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne.

The Training Support Center will also hold an open house at the same time. Learn about the Engagement Skills Training, Call For Fire Training, photo support and more in Buildings 1032 and 1638 (near the Postal Service Center).

Community Information Briefing

The next Community Information Briefing will be held Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Activity Center. Follow it live online by visiting the garrison’s home page at www. wiesbaden.army.mil or the garrison’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/usagwiesbaden.

Financial Peace University

Anyone interested in learning more about Dave Ramsey’s Peace University can attend meetings Aug. 20 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel basement. Evelyn Lurhuma, a military spouse with degrees in accounting and business, will teach the 13-week personal financial management class starting Sept. 10. For more information, write elurhuma@ yahoo.com.

Dragon boat race

Anyone interested in participating in a dragon boat race at Wiesbaden’s Schierstein Harbor Sept. 22 should contact Jerel Pehl at jerel.d.pehl.civ@ mail.mil or chief10wrenches@ yahoo.com. Practices are every

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ACS Mystery Tour

Army Community Service features a Mystery Tour Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting in front of the Bookmark Store at the Hainerberg Shopping Center. Call mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080-254 to register.

Kudos to volunteers

Congratulations to the following individuals, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s July Volunteers of the Month: Julia Fuchs, Anne Blakeslee, Wannica Wyatt, Sgt. 1st Class Kareen Reed, Rebecca Carmichael, Darius Wyatt, Jodie DeLeon, John Garrison, Jaime Waterbury, Dean Kraft, Chakiris Moss, Tami Pickering, Janiah Nicholson and Gordon Blackstone.

Children’s Flea Market

The Wiesbaden Entertainment Center holds a Children’sStuff-Only Flea Market Sept. 15. To rent a table costs $20. Call mil 3355335 or civ (0611) 408-0335.

Seek volunteers for observance

Volunteers are sought to help with the community’s American Heritage Month Celebration in November. Sought are singers, dancers, American Indian dishes and cultural displays.

Call Sgt. 1st Class Gerrine Garcia at mil 337-7039 or civ (0611) 705-7039 for details.

CDC opening

Child, Youth and School Services hold a special opening

Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clay Kaserne Child Development Center. Cost is $24.

Call Parent Central Services at mil 337-7928 or civ (0611) 705-7928 to make a reservation.

Women’s Equality Day

The 66th Military Intelligence Brigade Equal Opportunity Office adviser invites all community members to a Women’s Equality Day event Aug. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. Keynote speaker Dr. Charmaine Stradford will discuss the theme of “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.” Call Sgt. 1st Class LaShawn Stradford at mil 3375355 for more information.

Red Cross classes

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross offers a standard first aid class which includes CPR Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $55. Sign up

by Aug. 16. The Red Cross also holds babysitter’s training and first aid/CPR Aug. 23-24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $55. The class is open to youths ages 11-17.

Classes will be held in Room 223, Building 1023E, on Clay Kaserne. Call mil 337-1760, civ (0611) 705-1760 or stop by the Red Cross Office in Building 1023E to sign up.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Military Council of Catholic Women host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Meet and Greet Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hainerberg Chapel.

Wear your favorite hat or pick one up at the door. Child care will be provided. Enjoy food, games and meet new people.

For more information email wiesbadenmccw@gmail.com.

Community Chapel

Representatives from each chapel congregation will be available at the Hainerberg Chapel Thursday, Sept. 6, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to provide information about worship service times and programs.

There will also be information available about religious education, as well as an opportunity to sign up for religious education.

In addition, there will be a free hotdog supper.

Newman Village open house

The Wiesbaden Housing Office invites community members to view the display houses in Newman Village on Clay Kaserne Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look for the “Display Houses” sign.

Wackernheim street repairs

The road leading to the entrance of McCully Barracks and the small arms range has been temporarily closed for construction. During the construction drivers are being detoured around the back of McCully to reach the temporary gate or at the circle at the entrance to Wackernheim (when driving from Wiesbaden) to reach the small arms range.

Looking to sell your car?

Check out the Wiesbaden resale lot located at the end of the parking lot near the fence in between the Wiesbaden Army Lodge and Wiesbaden Entertainment Center in Hainerberg Housing. For more information

Credit union jobs

Andrews Federal Credit Union seeks individuals wanting to advance their careers in a financial institution. Jobs are open in Wiesbaden, Schweinfurt and Belgium. For more information visit andrewsfcu. org or call Mary Favero at civ (0611) 978 7535.

BOSS highlights

Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers invites Soldiers to go camping in Camp Darby, Italy, Aug. 30.

BOSS meetings are held every first and third Wednesday of the month from 3-30-4:30 p.m. in the Warrior Zone (Building 1214) on Clay Kaserne. Visit the BOSS web page at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/mwr/ boss.asp or call mil 337-5042 for more information about these and other BOSS programs.

VFW Open House

Every Thursday at 6 p.m. is Open House at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 27. Stop

by Building 7005 in Crestview Housing (Marsweg 3, 65191 Wiesbaden). Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

Come earlier (at 5 p.m.) to socialize.

Playground Day

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Sports and leisure For your health

Immunizations vital to keeping children healthy

By Maj. Kyndra Jackson

U.S. Army Public Health Command

For many, the month of August symbolizes the end of summer and the start of a new school year for most of the nation’s children. Parents, eager to ensure their child has a safe and successful school year, scramble to fulfill school supply lists and face long lines at the malls to purchase new school clothes. Immunizations are a vital piece to children’s safety and protection at school.

One might think, “How are immunizations important in keeping a child safe?” Immunizations, vaccines or shots help protect individuals from serious diseases. Immunizations can prevent infectious diseases like measles, diphtheria and rubella. People in the United States still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases. It’s extremely important to know which shots your child

and you need and when to get them.

This is why the month of August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month. This is the time to encourage family, friends and coworkers to protect their health by getting caught up on their shots. Most immunizations work best when they are given at certain ages. The following are some general guidelines.

Young children

Children under age 6 get a series of immunizations that protect against a variety of diseases such as measles, pneumonia, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis. Visit your health care provider to get a complete list of all of the recommended vaccines for children under age 6.

Preteens/teens

All 11- and 12-year-olds need immunizations to help protect against tetanus, diph-

theria, whooping cough and meningitis. Doctors recommend girls and boys get the HPV vaccine to protect against HPV-related diseases.

Immunizations aren’t just for babies and children. Adults also need immunizations to help protect from serious diseases and illness. Everyone over age 6 months needs a seasonal flu shot every year. In addition to the flu shot, adults need to be aware of other recommended immunizations. A one-dose shingles vaccine is recommended for adults age 60 and older. Adults should get a tetanus shot every 10 years.

Adults should also talk to their health care provider about the pneumonia or pneumococcal vaccine.

Pneumonia is still a major cause of illness and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that pneumonia caused 43,500

cases and 5,000 deaths among persons of all ages in 2009. Adults ages 19-64 with certain medical conditions, those who smoke cigarettes or adults with asthma should get the vaccine. Adults 65 years and older should get the one-time shot.

Research shows that these groups of adults are at a higher risk of getting pneumonia.

Immunizations apply to all individuals — from infants to seniors. When people remain timely with their shots, it not only protects the individual and family, it also protects the community as a whole.

Talk to your doctor or nurse to find out which immunizations you need.

For more information, visit your local military treatment facility or community health department. The Internet also

provides a lot of information about immunizations.

For more information about immunizations, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines and Immunizations at www.cdc.gov/ vaccines. Or visit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, 2012 Immunization Schedules www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html.

Combating childhood obesity: A family affair

By Allison Pompey

U.S. Army Public Health Command

At what age do you remember starting to make healthy food choices?

For many of us those decisions don’t happen until later in life.

The obesity epidemic has grown considerably in recent years, particularly in children and adolescents. In fact, one in every three American children is overweight or obese. Like other childhood health conditions such as diabetes and asthma, obesity in children requires some form of lifestyle intervention. Numerous studies have found that overweight children and teens are much more likely to become overweight adults unless they make positive lifestyle eating and physical activity changes. Parents and guardians are key decision-makers who affect the lifestyle needs when it comes to the nutrition, physical activity and health of their children.

While the problem of obesity is largely due to inactivity coupled with poor diet, several other factors also contribute to the problem. Those factors include culture, a family history of obesity, medications, medical illness,

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stressful life events/ changes, low self-esteem and depression or other emotional problems. Children who are overweight are at greater risk of developing complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, these children are at an increased risk of developing emotional problems such as depression and anxiety.

Families can do a number of things to combat obesity. By making healthy eating and regular exercise a family activity, parents can improve the chances of successful weight control and positively affect their children’s health in a big way.

T h e American Academy of Pediatrics recommends families start with one of the 5-21-0 behaviors listed below and set specific goals to improve their health: • 5 ― Eat at least five fruits and vegetables every day.

• 2 ― Limit screen time (i.e., television, computer, video games) to two hours or less per day. Children younger than 2 should have no screen time at all.

• 1 ― Strive for one hour or more of physical activity every day.

• 0 ― Drink fewer sugar-sweetened drinks. Try water and low-fat milk instead.

In addition to the 5-2-1-0 goals, adopt family activities such as eating breakfast every day; limiting fast food, take-out food and eating out at restaurants; and preparing foods at home and eating meals together as a family. Turn family time into fun, active time by taking a family bike ride or hike, going to the park and throwing a ball back and forth, or taking a family martial arts class together.

Choose to be healthy — use 5-21-0 goals every day. Remember small changes can make a big difference in the long run. Maintain a lifestyle for your child that supports healthy eating and active living. Discuss your child’s weight with a doctor at least annually.

A registered dietitian can assist with developing goals for healthy eating and physical activity.

Go online to www.kidseatright. org for reliable, scientifically-based health and nutrition information to help children grow healthy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more information about Childhood Overweight and Obesity at www.cdc.gov/obesity/ childhood.

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Sports and leisure Sports shorts Combative Tournament

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Sports and Fitness Center hosts a Post Combative Tournament Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A medical screening and weigh-ins will be held from 7-9 a.m. Stop by the Wiesbaden Fitness Center or call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 for details.

Fall Youth Sports

Child, Youth and School Services fall sports practices start Aug. 27 for tackle football and soccer. Other fall sports include cheerleading, cross country and golf. Contact Parent Central Services at mil 337-7928 or civ (0611) 705-7928 for more information.

Women’s Equality Run

The Baumholder Sports Office hosts a Women’s Equality Run Aug. 24. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The event is free to all participants. Commemorative T-shirts are available for $5 at the Mountaineer Fitness Center. Call the Sports Office at mil 4857176 or civ (06783) 6-7176 for more information.

Calling mountain bikers

A local mountain biking group invites anyone interested in joining their tours (“no longer than about 15-20 miles at moderate speed ― fun is first”) around the Wiesbaden area. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the end of the Nerotal and on most Sundays around 10 a.m.

For details call Bjorn Piechotka at civ (0611) 306 040 or email b.piechotka@formundwohnen.de.

Photos by Karl Weisel

Arena flag football

A player moves into position to catch a lateral pass in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center's Arena Flag Football Competition July 28. Photo left: A player snatches the flag of an opposing player. The event featured two teams from Wiesbaden, and one team each from Landstuhl and Heidelberg. The Heidelberg squad won the tournament. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden's Sports and Fitness Office hosts unit-level flag football starting Sept. 3 and running through Nov. 1. Games will be played on the sports field at the Mainz-Kastel Storage Station. Units should register by Aug. 25. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 7055541 for more information.

Golf at Rheinblick

The Rheinblick Golf Course features the Rheinblick Open Aug. 18-19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a Summer Fest Tournament Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call civ (0611) 505 927 for more information.

Football action

The Wiesbaden Phantoms face the RheinNeckar Bandits at 4 p.m. Aug. 25 and the Munich Cowboys Sept. 8 at the Helmut-Schoen Sports Park (near the Hainerberg Shopping Center ― next to the Brita Arena). Tickets, available at the gate on game day, are €10 for adults, €6 for children ages 11-16 and free for children up to age 10.

Rolling Hills golf

Baumholder’s Rolling Hills Golf Course hosts Kid’s Clinics for children ages 6-17 Sept.

22 and Oct. 6. Cost is $10 per child. The Rolling Hills Golf Course also features Thursday Night Scrambles teeing off at 6 p.m. They are open to all golfers ― rain or shine. Call mil 485-7299 or civ (06783) 6-7299 for more information.

Fitness classes

Get toned up and fit during one of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s many classes — Zumba, spin, body tone, Plyometrics, H.E.A.T. and more.

Call civ (0611) 705-5541 or stop by the fitness center on Clay Kaserne for more information.

Photo by Anemone Rueger

Police and German-American friendship Members of the German Polizei bowl with members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community, including commander Col. David Carstens, Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa and garrison law enforcement officers, at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Aug. 6. Officials held the event to cultivate German and American friendship between police officers.

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Sports and leisure Paddle power Paddlers make their way down the Lahn (large photo) and Weser Rivers.

The Lahn River, which features a series of crankit-yourself locks, offers scenic canoe and kayak adventures, especially on the stretch between Weilburg and Bad Ems, before running in to the Rhein River near Koblenz. The Weser River is located north of Kassel with boats available for rent at the picturesque, medieval town of HannischesMünden. For more information about canoe and kayak opportunities visit your local Outdoor Recreation.

Photos by Karl Weisel

Things to do ... Things to do ... Things to do ADAC Rallye

Car racing fans will enjoy the ADAC Rallye Deutschland Aug. 23-26 as drivers race through Baumholder. The Marketing Office will have a number of tickets to give away. Call mil 485-6263 for information. For more information on the rallye visit www. adac-rallye-deutschland.de.

Museum Fest

Frankfurt invites visitors from far and wide for one of its most popular festivals on both sides of the Main River ― the Museumsuferfest ― Aug. 24-26. The festival features free concerts, international cuisine, a children’s play area, dragon boat races and more.

Visit www.museumsuferfest. de/start-en for more information in English.

BOSS Berlin trip

Baumholder’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers features a bus trip to Berlin and the Tropical Island in that area Aug. 24-26. Call Alice Verberne-Benamara at mil 485-6263 for details.

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and salsa dance lessons; porW i e s trait phobaden’s Amelia tography Earhart Playclasses; house holds wine tastauditions for ing; ballet its first producand more. tion of the new Upcoming season Aug. tours in15-17 with clude Bern performances (Switzerslated for Ocland) Aug. tober. Call the Photo by Karl Weisel 18, the Elplayhouse at vis FestiVisitors enjoy the many stands, concerts and displays at the mil 336-2473 val in Bad Frankfurt Museumsuferfest. or civ (0611) Nauheim 816 2474 for SKIES the limit Aug. 18, Frankfurt Aug. more information.

Baumholder’s SKIES pro- 18, Heidelberg’s KönigssWine fests gram offers classes in tae tuhl Aug. 18, Disneyland Wiesbaden’s Rheingauer kwon do, aikido, classical Paris Aug. 25, Trier Aug. Weinwoche, one of the largest ballet, keyboard, piano, gui25, the Riesling Route Aug. wine festivals in the world, tar, basketball, gymnastics, 26 and Prague Aug. 31. Call continues through Aug. 19. soccer, volleyball, driver’s mil 335-5106 or stop by any Other wine festivals in the education and cheerleading.

Wiesbaden USO for more area include the Kostheimer Call the SKIES Office at mil information.

Vintner Fest Aug. 17-20, 485-6969 or Parent Central the Rüdesheimer Wine Fest Services at civ (06783) 6-7003 Praise Night 7 The Saturday Night Aug. 17-20, the Rauenthaler for details.

Church in Wiesbaden NordenWine Fest Aug. 17-20 and USO classes, tours stadt (Daimlerring 8b) hosts The Rhein Main Area the Martinsthaler Wine Fest Praise Night 7 featuring variUSOs feature ballroom, swing Aug. 24-26.

Playhouse auditions

ous Christian bands including Ghetto Preach, Fabian Witmer and Quartet, Klangsam, AfricanEr.de, Unified Worship, FaceUp, Devotional and Daniel Freund. Everyone is welcome to the free concert.

Visit www.snc-rm.de for more information.

Summer in the City

Mainz features its annual Summer in the City concert series with performances by Chris De Burgh Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. at the Kurfürstliches Schloss, Joan Armatrading Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. at the Kurfürstliches Schloss and Runrig Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Zitadelle. Visit www. frankfurter-hof-mainz.de for ticket information on these and other concerts.

Documenta 13

Documenta 13, featuring the latest in art and entertainment, will be held throughout the town of Kassel through Sept. 16. The event, only held about every four years, is a showcase of contemporary artists from around the globe.

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Schools page — Partners in education School bits AAFES Back-To-School Bash

The Hainerberg Main Exchange and Wiesbaden Services host a Back-To-School Fashion Show and more Aug. 25. The event will also feature children’s amusements, a raffle, face painting and a flower workshop. Call civ (06134) 204 810 for more information.

Sports physicals

The Wiesbaden Health Clinic will conduct Child, Youth and School Services sports physicals Aug. 20. Make an appointment by calling civ (0611) 705-6339 if your child has not had a physical to play sports within the last 12 months. Don’t forget to bring shot records to the appointment.

UofM registration

The University of Maryland University College Europe holds registration for its fall semester onsite and online courses through Aug. 19 with classes starting Aug. 20. UMUC Europe also features a new $150 military book award for active duty service members and will continue its $150 book award for spouses. A $700 new student scholarship is also being offered to help with tuition and books.

Visit www.ed.umuc.edu or stop by the Education Center for details and to register.

University of Phoenix

Reserve your seat today for Master of Business Administration courses starting Sept. 27.

The University of Phoenix offers accelerated programs that can be completed in 18-24 months taught by local faculty. Classes meet one night per week. Upcoming classes range from Management to Marketing, Accounting to Business Law. Call mil 337-5940, civ (0611) 705-5940 or email Wiesbaden@phoenix.edu for more information.

FAST classes

The Wiesbaden Army Education Center will be offering a Functional Academic Skills Training class for qualified soldiers from Aug. 30 to Sept. 21. Class times are Monday through Friday, 7:45-11:45 a.m. FAST provides Soldiers with onduty instruction in reading, math, and language.

The goal is to improve job performance, prepare Soldiers for more advanced schooling, increase reenlistment options and enhance trainability. To be eligible for the training a Soldiers must have a GT score below 110. Soldiers interested in FAST should call mil 337-5559, or email jason.m.thorp. ctr@mail.mil or visit the Education Center on Clay Kaserne Building 1023E Room 120 and speak to a counselor.

Sure Start

Hainerberg, Smith and Wetzel Elementary Schools are now accepting Sure Start applications for school year 2012-13. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2012, to be eligible. Stop by the schools for other eligibility requirements and an application.

Still important to register

If you haven’t registered your child for next school year, be sure to stop by your child’s school for the registration packet. It’s vital that school administrators get an accurate enrollment number in order to ensure the proper staffing.

Back-to-school events Know where to go for information and fun Parents and students can get into the spirit of the new school year with a host of special events aimed at better familiarizing them with schools and support in the Baumholder and Wiesbaden area.

Baumholder orientations

Baumholder schools will hold new student orientations on the following dates: Smith Elementary School Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.; Baumholder Middle High School Aug. 23 at noon; Wetzel Elementary School Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.

Wetzel Elementary School hosts a meet and greet Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.

Smith Elementary School holds a kindergarten orientation Aug. 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Open houses will be held at Photo by Karl Weisel Smith Elementary School Aug. Students enter Hainerberg Elementary School for the beginning 27 at 1 p.m.; Baumholder Middle of the 2011 school year. This year, the first day of school for stuHigh School Sept. 13 from 5-7 p.m.; dents in grades one through 12 is Aug. 27. and at Wetzel Elementary School Peter Witmer, U.S. Army Garrison Principal: Sue Morin.

Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m.

Wiesbaden school liaison officer, Wetzel Elementary School: A special Youth Sponsorship adding, “The timing is ideal. It’s mil 485-7492/6416, civ (06783) Bowling Party for all newcomers the same day as when people are 6-7492/6416 to the Baumholder community will already coming to the middle and Principal: Angie Cotton. be held at the Striker’s Bowling high school for the new student Baumholder Middle High Center (Building 8105 on Smith orientations.”

School: mil 485-7590, civ (06783) Barracks) Aug. 16 from 1-3 p.m.

6-7590 Pick up information about com- School contact Principal: Jennifer Remoy munity schools; Child, Youth and information Below is contact information School Services programs; travel School Bus Office: Located for school principals, school liaison in Building 8801, Room 14 at opportunities and more. officers, school bus offices and Baumholder Middle High School.

Wiesbaden orientations Wiesbaden schools hold the district superintendents who steer Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. following student orientations: Department of Defense Dependents Call civ (06783) 6-6874.

Hainerberg Elementary School Schools in U.S. Army Garrisons USAG Wiesbaden Schools Officer: Peter Witmer, kindergarten orientation Aug. 23 Baumholder and Wiesbaden. The from 10-11 a.m.; Aukamm and Heidelberg District Superinten- mil 335-5129; civ (0611) 408-0129 Hainerberg Elementary Hainerberg Elementary Schools dent's Office is responsible for new student orientations Aug. 23 the four schools in the Wiesbaden School: mil 335-5354; civ (0611) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wies- area and the Kaiserslautern DSO 4080-354 Principal: Penelope A. Millerbaden Middle School new student oversees the three schools in the Smith orientation Aug. 23 12:30-2 p.m.; Baumholder area.

Aukamm Elementary School: Wiesbaden High School new District Superintendents student orientation Aug. 23 from Heidelberg District: Frank mil 337-6261, CIV (0611) 7052-3:30 p.m.

Roehl, mil 388-9383, civ (05221) 6261.

Principal: Debbie Parks Open houses are slated for: 759-02312 Wiesbaden Middle School: mil Sept. 5 Aukamm and Hainerberg Assistant Superintendent: 335-5373, civ (0611) 4080-373.

Elementary Schools from 4-5:30 Steve Sanchez.

Principal: Dr. Susan Hargis Kaiserslautern District: Dr. p.m.; Wiesbaden Middle School Wiesbaden High School: mil Sept. 6 from 4-6 p.m. and Wies- Dell McMullen, mil 489-6339/6848, 335-5351, civ (0611) 4080-351. baden High School Sept. 13 from civ (0631) 536-6848/6339.

Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Principal: Sharon O'Donnell 5:30-7 p.m.

School Bus Office: Located Wiesbaden students in grades Elizabeth Dunham in a small, red building next to six to 12 are also invited to a USAG Baumholder barbecue from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Schools Officer: Randy Lam- the Wiesbaden Middle School Wiesbaden Teen Center in Hain- bert, mil 485-6968, civ (06783)6- entrance in Hainerberg Housing. erberg Housing following the ori- 6968.

Hours are 8 a.m to 2:15 p.m. and entations. “It’s part of the ongoing Smith Elementary School: 3-4 p.m. Call civ (0611) 4080-382, youth sponsorship initiative,” said mil 485-7589, civ (06783) 6-7589. mil 335-5382.

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Schools page — Partners in education

School bus safety and more

Start the school year off right with this primer on riding the bus Going to school is like riding … well a school bus. You never really forget the rules.

But for parents of Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe students who are new to the system, there are a few school bus rules that make riding in DoDDS-Europe a different experience.

Your child needs a bus pass

Parents need to register their children for bus passes. The distance from the residence to the assigned school determines whether children walk or ride the bus to school. The distances are one mile for elementary students and 1.5 miles for secondary-level students. To register for a bus pass, visit the Wiesbaden or Baumholder school bus offices.

What happened to the yellow school bus?

DoDDS-E does not own buses or employ drivers. The buses transporting DoDDS students are European-style tour or transit coaches marked with international school bus signs. For the most part DoDDS-E contracts with host-nation commercial companies for transportation services.

The school bus driver

Bus drivers are not required to speak English, only the host-nation language.

Buses are equipped with two-way communications linking drivers to the contractor’s central control station.

Drivers are also not responsible for

enforcing good order and discipline on the bus. The driver’s job is to operate the bus safely.

The traffic won’t stop

In Europe vehicle traffic is not required to stop for loading and unloading school buses. American children are reminded to never cross the street in front of or behind the school bus. DODDS-E also reminds parents that bus transportation is a privilege and not a right or entitlement.

A student’s behavior will result in disciplinary action to include temporary or permanent suspension of bus privileges.

Additional bus safety information can be viewed at www. eu.dodea.edu/transportation.

Behavior standards for school bus students:

Photo by Karl Weisel

A school bus lets off students next to Wiesbaden Middle School. DoDDS-Europe contracts with a local companies for bus service.

On and around school buses students will: 1. Comply with all school rules with the “Behavior Standards for School Bus Students.”

2. Board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.

3. Present bus pass when boarding the bus and upon demand.

4. Remain seated while on the bus.

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6. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus windows.

7. Keep aisles, steps and empty seats free from obstruction.

8. Remain fully and properly clothed.

9. Treat the driver and fellow students with respect.

10. Promptly comply with the bus driver’s or monitor’s instructions.

11. Treat the bus and other private property with care.

On or around school buses, students will not: 1. Fight, push, shove or trip other passengers.

2. Use or possess unacceptable items identified in the school “Code of Conduct.”

3. Push while boarding, on or exiting the bus.

4. Get on or off the bus while the bus is in motion.

5. Make excessive noise or play electronic equipment without earplugs.

6. Put objects out of bus windows

or hang out of windows.

7. Engage in horseplay.

8. Obstruct aisles, steps or seats while on the bus.

9. Engage in public displays of affection.

10. Eat, drink or litter on the bus.

11. Use profane or abusive language or make obscene gestures.

12. Spit or bite.

13. Harass, bully or interfere with other students.

14. Disrespect, distract or interfere with the bus driver.

15. Damage private property.

16. Sit in the bus driver’s seat or touch bus operating devises or equipment.

17. Open or try to open bus door.

18. Throw or shoot objects inside or out of bus.

19. Tamper with bus controls or emergency equipment.

20. Violate any other school rule, law or military installation regulation.

(Courtesy of DoDDS-Europe)

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Bulletin board Movie plots

Robert Capron (from left), Zachary Gordon and Grayson Russell share campfire stories in the adventure comedy “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.”

At the movies Aug. 16-30 Baumholder, Wagon Wheel

Aug. 17 — The Watch (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 18 — Total Recall (PG-13) 4 p.m. Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 19 — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 4 p.m.

Aug. 24 — Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 — The Bourne Legacy (PG-13) 4 p.m. The Campaign (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 26 — Hope Springs (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater

Aug. 16 — Chernobyl Diaries (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 17 — The Bourne Legacy (PG-13) 7 p.m. Hope Springs (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 18 — Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) 4 p.m. The Bourne Legacy (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Campaign (R) 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 19 — Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most

Wanted (PG) 4 p.m. The Campaign (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 20 — Hope Springs (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 21 — Prometheus (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 22 — Chernobyl Diaries (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 23 — Snow White And The Huntsman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 24 — The Odd Life Of Timothy Green (PG) 7 p.m. The Expendables 2 (R) 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 25 — ParaNorman (PG) 4 p.m. The Odd Life Of Timothy Green (PG) 7 p.m. The Expendables 2 (R) 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 26 — ParaNorman (PG) 4 p.m. The Expendables 2 (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 27 — The Odd Life Of Timothy Green (PG) 7 p.m.

Aug. 28 — That’s My Boy (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 29 — Prometheus (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 30 — Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep star as a couple seeking to set a spark to their marriage in “Hope Springs.” Photo right: Zack Galifianakis (left) and Will Ferrell face off on the take-no-prisoners campaign trail in “The Campaign.”

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) — During his summer vacation, “Wimpy Kid” Greg Heffley hatches a plan to pretend he has a job at a ritzy country club — which fails to keep him away from the season’s dog days, including embarrassing mishaps at a public pool and a camping trip that goes horribly wrong. Stars Zachary Gordon and Steve Zahn.

Hope Springs (PG-13) — Kay and Arnold (Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones) are a devoted couple, but decades of marriage have left Kay wanting to spice things up.

When she hears of a renowned couples specialist in the small town of Great Hope Springs, she attempts to persuade her skeptical husband to get on a plane for a week of marriage therapy. Also stars Steve Carrell.

Paranorman (PG) — In this comedy thriller a small town comes under siege by zombies.

Misunderstood local boy Norman (voiced

by Kodi Smit-McPhee), who is able to speak with the dead, is called to the rescue. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, moronic grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Also stars Anna Kendrick and John Goodman.

The Campaign (R) — When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender.

Step Up Revolution (PG-13) — Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily’s father’s development plans. Stars Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and Cleopatra Coleman.

The Watch (R) — Suburban dads who form a neighborhood watch group as a way to get out of their day-to-day family routines find themselves defending the Earth from an alien invasion. Stars Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn.

Snow White And The Huntsman (PG-13) — Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen out to destroy her.

But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman dispatched to kill her.

Stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron.

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Learn how to make delicious cheese at a Spanish queseria

by Krystal J. White Contributing writer This spring, I accompanied two of my best friends on a weekend getaway to Rioja, Spain — the land of rich, oakey wines, sumptuous bites, and miles of lush green fields and earthy hills. And when you put greens and hills together, you get cheese! Yep. And goat cheese just happens to make me most happy. I guess some of you might not equate a vacation with doing work. And you might not conjure up the image of field animals when heading out of town. But for me, I suppose I want to step out of my element when abroad and experience something elemental about the location. And I love how food binds people together. I’ve come to believe that eating signifies something more.

I believe in the constant search to nourish ourselves, to experience the feeling of contentment and fullness.

I struggle with the beautifully horrific brevity of it.

Everyone must eat. In breaking bread with others, I feel welcomed and known.

So, imagine us entering Berta’s Queseria with high aspirations, a few semesters of college Spanish and grumbling tummies. The goats had been milked and the frothy, sweet liquid awaited our cultivation.

This cheese-making excursion involved a very personal transaction between a woman, the sole cheese maker, educating us on the process of making cheese.

She is a one-woman show, and her product is a fusion of half science, half art and 100 percent spirit. It wasn’t as if she “found her calling” and was chomp-

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ing at the bit to share it with us. More so, the manner in which she makes cheese is dutiful, and yet pleasant. Berta is a natural teacher, who isn’t mystified by her craft, but appreciates its functionality. There were several points in the course where my friends and I “ooohed” and “aahhed” and she stared at us with a little confusion about what the fuss was all about.

But the fuss, let me assure you, was well deserved.

This is no artisan cheese maker. It doesn’t exist here. Berta is hard at work producing at least four unique handmade cheeses that will surely please all palates. The traditionally crafted goat style cheeses are made with goats her family farms. She makes a few soft cheeses (produced in a few days) that are similar to “fresh cheese.”

We got a huge lesson in how cheese is made. We ourselves made a cottage like cheese, adding the ingredients (rennet, salt) and monitoring the heat of the milk ourselves. It’s the rennet that is the magic key. Rennet contains many enzymes, including a proteolytic enzyme (protease) that coagulates the milk, causing it to separate into solids (curds) and liquid (whey).

The rennet used at this queseria was vegetarian, made from flowers. There are many sources of enzymes, ranging from plants, fungi and microbial sources, that can substitute for animal rennet. Other examples include dried caper leaves, nettles, thistles, mallow and ground ivy (Creeping Charlie).

We also toured the small building, checking out the big basin where the cheeses are made, and then peered

into the humid controlled rooms where the molds rest, and well, get moldy. Berta can handmake 41 molds in one batch, taking most of the morning to make them and most of the afternoon to clean up. She sells 80 percent of the cheese to locals, and the rest at farmers markets and restaurants.

While tasting the cheese, Berta showed us the proper way to construct a cheese plate (going clockwise, place the most mild to the strongest cheese in order).

And we sampled Berta’s fare. In fact, she opened up the “first cheese of the year,” which the locals have been salivating over in anticipation for the past few weeks, knowing the lovely little rounds had been resting for approximately two and a half months.

Tart, sweet, creamy, structured, yeasty, nutty and a little fruity, we nibbled and giggled and felt full. Berta told us the locals can sense the changes in the goats’ diets because their palates are so refined.

Far from refinement, I think we were just high on the experience of being allowed in. Being spectators and appreciators of a small craft that is part of something bigger: the land, the seasons, the creators that roam in both, and the lifelong learner dwelling in me. Yes, generous and inviting Berta gave us some cheese to take home. One lasted four hours before we devoured it. The other, so precious, saved for a week later, as I celebrated my birthday. With Berta’s cheese. If you’d like to arrange a tour of your own, or learn more about the food and wine culture of Rioja, contact Jose at Instituto Hemingway at info@ institutohemingway.com.

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Drama workshop ABOVE: Robbie Ibanez demonstrates an “Ice-Breaking exercise during Drama Camp at the Wiesbaden Teen Center. Others in the picture are (from left) Kiera Harrison, Zada Conville, Andrea Spencer and Tyrese Smith.

LEFT: Wiesbaden High School ASACS Counselor, Mr. Brian Buckley, leads a summer drama workshop at the Teen Center. Pictures are (from left) Kiera Harrison, Paige Burkett, Mr. Brian Buckley, Crystal Castillo-Cutler, Zada Conville and Tyrese Smith.

Photo by Peter Witmer

Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!

Photo by Peter Witmer

Photo by Sarai Toro

Toro Family Child Care Home Jazsriel Robinson enjoys indoor and outdoor activities at the Toro Family Child Care Home this summer.

Photo by Sarai Toro

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FreeStyle ACROSS 1. Engage in woolgathering?

51. Double-reed player 56. Henley event

25. Move backward

10. Fall mo.

58. Clement

27. “A Farewell to __”

14. Pooh pal

62. Pop musician Lofgren

28. Recipe amount

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16. “...baked in ___”

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18. Honi ___ qui mal

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36. Yemen’s capital

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37. Soviet news service

19. Look like Groucho

70. Preliminary contest

40. Hackneyed

20. Own

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43 . Rap sheet items

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22. Giggles 24. Better equipped 26. Polish-German border river 27. Slow work

44. Disoriented DOwn 1. Beehive 2. Angelic symbol

46. Bring together again 47. Columbus discovery of 1493

3. Aims

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4. Way back when

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10. Heraldic cross

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MaDison skye sHelTon Madison was born at 5:38 a.m. July 17 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. She was 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 20.5 inches. Proud parents are Stephanie and Brian Shelton along with their son Austin Lee. The family is stationed in Baumholder.

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Brain Teaser know your Veggies

Can you figure out the veggies described in the clues below?

1. A journey across snow with a dogsled + space 2. Basement + to pore over a book minus 4th letter of the alphabet 3. A liquid + foamy top of waves minus 20th letter of the alphabet 4. Plant container gobbled zero!

5. An extra mat + we

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Beginning with the word “AN”, continue adding letters from the given pool to create new words until you are left with a seven-letter word that refers to “an object found in space”. You can add a letter to any spot in the word, but you cannot mix up the order of letters while doing so.

Pool: E L P S T 1) AN 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

6. Paintings I strangle! answer: 1. Mushroom (mush + room) | 2. Celery (cellar + read - d) | 3. Watercress (water + crest - t) | 4. Potato (pot ate O) | 5. Asparagus (A spare rug + us) | 6. Artichoke (Art I choke)

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The hint gives short definitions of all words created in the process of finding the final seven-letter word (This will make the teaser really easy!). Hints: 2) a small insect | 3) to take short gasps of breath | 4) This is worn on the legs. | 5) They’re green (usually)! | 6) They’re found in space. answer: 1) AN | 2) ANT | 3) PANT | 4) PANTS | 5) PLANTS | 6) PLANETS

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Barely used! $15 Graco Baby Stroller set $75.00 $Safety 1st Nature Sounds BounBlue Set includes; Stroller 1 hand cette smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com set up & collapse feature / 3 position seat / carrier & car base in Really cute, musical Rocking very good cond. 0173-7948404 / Bug, like new bc our daughter nerwalter007@yahoo.com ver liked it. It's really just been sit-

Antique printing press cabinets.

Perfect for display or storage of jewelry. Two single pieces. Very heavy and in good condition. €1100 0176/93177546 or email lwfaudio@yahoo.com Like new AbLounger with instrucBrass king bed 450; dining room; tion information and CD for exerciliving room furniture; lamps 20; se program. $$50 06363-994040 / Korean paintings 50; bar 50; bar brangwinj@t-online.de stools 50; TV stands 50; beer Medela Pump-In-Style double mugs/crystal 1; obo 06371breast pump that comes in conve918718; rosemporter@yahoo.com nient backpack. Closed system.

Camel mittens, knitted, with gold Lots of extras! 110V or batteries. buttons on the side. Handmade. smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com For him and her, good, if you don´t like gloves or if you need a NIP, unused "Baby Bullet". Make last minute gift. €13 sanjaya@li an entire week's worth of healthy, nutritional baby food in less than ve.de 5 minutes. Retails for $87. 110V Changing / Bathing combo, goes $65 smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com on top of regular tub in your bathroom. Tub stores conveniently Padi Scuba Diving Lessons Near underneath changing table. Was PHV Heidelberg Contact Gary 80 Euro, great condition! €40 aussiebeagle11@googlemail.com smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com

For natural settings and healthy living

Open hours:

Full Set of 11 Seasons of Mash DVD's + the commemorative 20 years later DVD. Good Condition.

Also many VHS NTSC tapes Late 80's & 90's €66 017696776870

• Telephone/Internet DSL lines with fast activation!

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Open daily from: 11.30-14.30 & 17.00-24.00 - No resting day Greek Specialities Restaurant 55743 Idar-Oberstein-Algenrodt Am Dreschplatz 2 Phone 0 67 81-4 36 02

• Custom furniture, also made by our own craftsmen • Healthy surface finishes with natural colors, oils and varnishes • Wood from forests using sustainable cultivation • Your partner for know-how and expertise in Ergonomics • Natural mattresses and sleep systems • Ecological floor coverings, wood, and carpeting

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Old German shrank, table with chairs, couch, bedroom furniture and other items. Everything must go. ponchic8@hotmail.com

Computer Desk H: 29 1/2" (74.93cm) W: 47 1/4" (119.76cm) D: 23 1/2" (59.69cm) Great starter desk, disassembled. In fair condition. $20 bigtlw@earthlink.net

Pino Brand Kitchen (Paid over 2K Euro). Sink, Stove/Oven, Fridge/ Freezer, Various kitchen Cabinets.

Already apart - pick up in Mannheim. $1800 nsptrione@hot Entertainment center with 2 dra- mail.com wers, dark wood, great condition $300 ria282003@yahoo.com

Four piece beige Bassett furniture set. Sofa, loveseat, chair with ottoman. $800 ajoliveira2003@ya hoo.com Ikea 3-Seater, color off white, model EKTORP for sale due to PCS. Only 13 months old, in very good condition. Original price 350 Euro.

0178-4508735 or sternchenbk@yahoo.de Murphy-style full size bed. Frame, mattress, hardware, 2 halogen lights. Comes apart for moving. Pick up only in France, pics on request. $800 cahilldd@ya hoo.com Old German shrank, non smoker, 3 meters long, lots of storage compartments, must go - $200.

Selling cheap, 25 min from Ramstein mountaineer.randy@ gmail.com

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PETS

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20 year old mature woman who has been through rough times is looking for a man to have fun with, talk to and loosen up with for friendship. Maybe more lasvegas1990@hotmail.de I am a single RN lady, looking for a male 35+ for friendship. Please email only if interested. dmugee@ ymail.com

There have been reports of pets being sold from breeding facilities that are not managed at the highest professional standards. Please choose your pet carefully.

Make sure you check the credentials of the people selling the pet, and get proper paperwork showing shots and/ or other proof of healthy condition. For further advice, consult your Veterinarian.

Golden Retriever, Labs and Doodle puppies are ready for a new family. UTD on shots, dewormed, raised up with love. Price dependent on breed. €650 ellaspuppyfinding@google mail.com My puppies are in need of a new forever home. These Babies are both home and potty trained and are so lovely with kids. They have all health papers a $370 monica_wendy633@yahoo.com Siberian Husky puppies are ready to leave their mother. Blue eyed, UTD on shots and dewormed. €650 ellaspuppyfinding@goo glemail.com

Mature, sincere, and active Man who can converse and laugh, WANTED would like to meet a similar type Professional Services are ofWoman, who would like friendAll ads & pics can be viewed @ fered by registered businesship over coffee and then ?? 400 liter Aquarium with stand www.class-world.eu ses as well as private peowith built in filter and pump orpheusarchitect@gmail.com ple. To ensure a satisfactory $400.00 017653444578 / da Am looking for a PowerVu receiservice experience, please alvid.reasoner@t-online.de ver with valid subscription for afn ways ask for credentials and Single black male, looking for a tv ptech@gmx.co.uk female for friendship, maybe modeny payments up front. For cleaning services, arrange re. Email me if you are interested.

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