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New parking garage roof provides electricity, shade

3, 2, 1...blast off!

Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs Community members may have wilted in the uncharacteristic heat wave this summer, but the weather was ideal for the new photovoltaic cells on top of one of Clay Kaserne’s parking garages.

“We’re talking about perfect conditions,” said Klaus Hahn, construction chief for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Division, in reference to the long, bright summer days.

While the panels won’t produce as much energy in the shorter winter months, in just their first month of operation, they generated enough energy to power 20 homes in Newman Village for a year, said Tomasz Filatow, USAG Wiesbaden’s energy manager.

The approximately 1,600 panels will generate about 440,000 kilowatt hours of power annually.

As an example, Filatow said, a household with two parents and two children uses an average of 4,000 kilowatt hours per year, so the new panels will produce enough energy to power 110 homes for a year. That will equate

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Approximately 1,600 new photovoltaic cells on top of one of the Clay Kaserne parking garages provide power for surrounding buildings. to an $80,000 annual saving on the post’s electric bill.

While the cells produce enough to power multiple homes, the energy is actually being channeled to buildings surrounding the garage.

The project is just one of many across the garrison to support the Army and Installation Management Command’s energy and sustainability strategy, which focuses on creating energy resilience and security.This includes the ability to continue the mission during power

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Students in sixth through ninth grade launch self-made rockets high up into the sky Friday, Aug. 10 on the Wiesbaden High School football field. The launch was part of the RoboWarriors Summer STEM Day Camp - Space Tech. During the week, they designed, built, and competed with hot air balloons, model aircraft and water rockets to explore the many facets of aerospace engineering.

Build resiliency Sept. 21 with connection, fun, activities Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

September is Suicide Prevention Month.That is why the Army Substance Abuse Program will host its first Resiliency Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept.

21 in the fitness center. Community members can connect with each other while participating in fun activities and learning about resiliency and stress resistance in order to avoid high-risk behaviors “Resiliency building is a lot of fun,” said Ainhoa Revuelta, garrison Suicide Prevention Program manager. At the Re-

there. Three of the MRT models will be offered, and Soldiers will receive credit.

Since it is a school-free day, many activities are designed for children and Families, such as the anti-bullying presentation and the obstacle course.

Resiliency can be built along five dimensions — the physical, the psychoShutterstock.com/DeeeaF logical, the social, the spiritual and the The Army Substance Abuse Program will host its first-ever Resiliency Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Family dimension. Different agencies the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center on Clay Kaserne. in the community, like the USO, Army siliency Fest, a wide variety of activities for others, it is Family quality time or Community Service and the Army Wellness Center, will offer activities that link and talks will be presented, and people going to church on a Sunday. can pick what works best for them. For Soldiers will be able to take their to these five dimensions, Revuelta said. some, resiliency building might be a run, quarterly Master Resiliency Training See ‘Resiliency’ Resiliency’ on page 12 Resiliency

WITH HONOR ART CLASSES

Find your inner artist with Family and MWR. Page 3

Future Eagle Scout leads flag disposal ceremony.

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AIRLIFT HISTORY

Learn about what led up to the largest humanitarian airlift in history. Page 10

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USAREUR welcomes Czech general

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud Garrison CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston

Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander U.S. Army Europe, welcomes Brig. Gen. Josef Kopecky, the new commander of the Czech Republic Land Forces, to USAREUR headquarters in Wiesbaden with an Honor Cordon ceremony. Kopecky received briefings from USAREUR leadership and staff about current training priorities and other issues that affect both the U.S. and Czech armies. Kopecky moved on to observe training and the Best Sniper competition at the 7th Army Training Command in Grafenwöhr.

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

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CID: ‘Sextortion’ scams continue U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command

QUANTICO,VA.– The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit continues to caution the Army community to be on the lookout for all types of “sextortion” scams where criminals will use any method to make contact with potential victims and then attempt to blackmail them.

“To avoid falling prey to a sextortionist, never send compromising photos or videos of yourself to anyone, whether you know them or think you know them,” said Special Agent Daniel Andrews, director of CCIU. “Turn off your electronic devices and physically block web cameras when you are not using them.”

Officials describe sextortion scams as cyber sexual extortion where perpetrators conduct schemes that leverage online sexual acts for financial gain or other forms of blackmail.

In addition, when using a legitimate online dating site, victims are more apt to provide personal information and or participate in online “compromising acts;” however, CID officials are warning the Army community to be very cautious of their online communications activity and not share intimate, personal infor-

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Learn more

For more information on CID, visit www.cid.army. mil. To report a felony-level crime, provide information concerning a crime, or if you are the victim of a crime, contact your local CID Office, the Military Police, call 1-844-ARMY-CID (844-276-9243) or email CID at Army.

CID.Crime.Tips@mail.mil.

mation with strangers or people they have never met in person.

“These criminals will try to get unsuspecting service members to engage in online sexual activities and then demand money or favors in exchange for not publicizing potentially embarrassing information or turning them over to law enforcement,” Andrews said.

Once the Soldier sends a compromising photo or participates in a video chat, the perpetrator threatens to send those images to the Soldier’s command, Family and friends unless ransom money is paid, according to CCIU officials. In one recent scam, the criminal will claim that the Soldier sent sexual images to a minor, who has now become the alleged victim, and threaten to report the Soldier to law enforcement unless a monetary fee is paid.

“If you meet a person on a legitimate online dating site, there is very little chance that you are actually communicating with an underage person,” Andrews

said.“It is therefore very unlikely that you sent or received child pornography or provided your images or videos to a minor. If you met someone online who later claims to be underage, you should immediately cease all communications with that person and notify Army CID.” “It is important to also keep in mind that law enforcement, to include Army CID, will never agree to not take legal action if you agree to pay (ransom) money to the alleged victim or to the alleged victim’s family,” he said. “If law enforcement gets involved early on, there are investigative steps that may help identify the perpetrators responsible for victimizing Army personnel.”

Another way the criminals attempt to extort money is to claim they are a lawyer working on behalf of the alleged victim.

The scammer will request payments are made for things such as counseling for the alleged victim and to replace electronic devices that now contain child pornography. If these demands

are not met, the person alleging to be the lawyer threatens to report the incident to law enforcement.

Andrews said legitimate organizations will not contact you and ask for money in lieu of reporting you to law enforcement, and typically law enforcement will not attempt to make contact with you over the phone. If you are contacted via telephone, always request validating information such as an agency email address and offer to meet in person at a law enforcement facility before proceeding with giving out your personal information.

“Stop communication immediately with these individuals, and do not send money because it will not stop the criminal from demanding more money from you,” CCIU officials said.

“CCIU is aware of instances where scammers threatened to release videos unless a second or even a third payment is made.”

Unfortunately, these incidents continue to occur on the internet across the globe, and sextortion victims are encouraged to seek the assistance of law enforcement.

For more information about computer security, computerrelated scams, cyber-crime alert notices and cyber-crime prevention flyers, visit www.cid.army. mil/cciu-advisories.html.

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Students find instruction, inspiration in art class Karl Weisel USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR Imagine a well-lit place where laid back music fills the air and artists share experiences while conjuring up whimsical images on canvas.

Drop into the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center on Tuesdays or Saturdays to discover that and inspiring guidance during regularly offered art classes with professional artist Claudia Pauli-Bach.

“We start with the simplest elements – landscapes, still-lifes, portraits. One needn’t hesitate to join us whether a beginner or more advanced,” said PauliBach, who studied art and costume design in Italy, taught art in Argentina and has worked as a commercial artist.

“We begin with drawings,” she said, explaining that students are introduced to watercolor and then led to fine aquarelle and other media while focusing on various techniques.

“It’s been fantastic,” said Warrant Officer 1 Joshua Campbell, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment. “Claudia makes it very relaxing with the music, cookies; she makes it fun.

“I’m learning more than I can retain,” Campbell said, explaining that the class is his first formal art instruction since middle school.“I’ve never drawn in a public forum. Here you actually learn from others and have a formal teacher. There is only so much you can learn from books.

“I never thought I’d be doing watercolors,” Campbell said, as he added color to an eye-catching portrait of three friends. She (Claudia) has been helping me

Photos by Karl Weisel/USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

ABOVE: Instructor Claudia Pauli-Bach shows a student various techniques for applying watercolors during a class at the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center.

RIGHT: Warrant Officer 1 Joshua Campbell paints a portrait of three friends during a Saturday art class at the center. learn how to interpret an image, to find my own depiction rather than simply copying it.”

“I was always interested in drawing,” said Desiree Boger, a fellow art class participant, who said she was already experimenting in kindergarten.

Influenced by Japanese animated movies, Boger said she expanded her art horizons while participating in middle school art club. While studying engineering in college, she continued to embellish her hobby with a host of doodles set among her engineering notes.

“I wasn’t dedicated to doing art,” before this class, she explained. “I’ve been here for two years (serving as a civilian employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District) and started art class in April. I’m basically working with different techniques that I’m not

used to. I’m still in that phase of learning where I hope to identify my particular style.

“This is great,” she added, “having a dedicated time to work on a hobby.”

“Everyone is open and positive,” said Carmen Gallup, who started taking art classes as a way to do something together with her daughter, Hannah, adding, “and she really loves it.

“I wanted to draw more than stick figures,” Gallup said.

“Here you get to see different techniques, which is really cool.”

Hannah, age 12, who said she has a preference for watercolors, added that she appreciates having the opportunity to paint whatever she likes. “I Google stuff, and if I like it, I try to draw or paint it.”

“We have all the materials you’ll need to get started,” said the instructor, adding that people

are always welcome to bring in their own music to share with the group.

“If anyone would like to try out the class, they can come for free as a test class,” she added.

Two-hour sessions are offered on Tuesdays between 1:15 and 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2:30 p.m., so that those who can’t attend during working hours have the option of a weekend class date. PauliBach said that in the past she has welcomed students to her Tuesday class – starting as late as 3:30 p.m.

“Give it a shot – dive right into it,” encouraged Campbell.

“It’s certainly a challenge to go for that first class, but once you do you’ll find that it’s very satisfying.”

The accomplished art teacher also hosts a monthly Canvas and Corkscrews event at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center – a chance for adults to create art in a relaxed setting while enjoying their favorite beverages and good company.

For more information on the art classes or Canvas and Corkscrews, stop by the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center in Bldg. 1214 on Clay Kaserne, call (0611) 143-548-9838 or visit wiesbaden.armymwr.com.

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NEWS & FEATURES Boy Scout Ryan Foote distributes cut up flags among participants in the flag-disposal ceremony he organized for his Eagle Scout project. Foote led the other scouts in the ceremony July 20 on Clay Kaserne North and demonstrated the correct way to dispose of U.S. flags.

News flash Upcoming holidays Community members should be aware of the following federal and training holidays, which may affect garrison front-door services.

Aug. 31 – Training holiday Sept. 3 – Federal holiday Oct. 5 – Training holiday Oct. 8 – Federal holiday Call before you go on U.S., training and German holidays: www.wiesbaden. army.mil/phonebook.

Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off; they are not guaranteed.

Customer survey

The 2018 USAG Wiesbaden Customer Satisfaction Survey is open. Click the link on the garrison homepage at www.wiesbaden.army.mil or fill out a paper survey at garrison service locations.

Trash pick up

Updated neighborhood trash pick-up schedules have been posted to the Trash and Recycling page on the garrison website at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/trash.

CIF closure

The Wiesbaden Central Issue Facility will close from Oct. 22 to 26 to conduct its annual inventory. Soldiers out-processing the community should schedule their CIF appointments accordingly to avoid delays. Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis. For more information contact Cliff Leach at DSN 546-6030.

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Future Eagle Scout hosts flagdisposal ceremony on Clay North Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Ryan Foote, a 17-year-old high schooler, held a ceremony to dispose of old flags July 20 on Clay North. The flags, which had been in storage for a long time, were the centerpiece of his Eagle Scout project.

As a member of Junior ROTC, the project was suggested to him by his sergeant major, and Ryan accepted.

“My dad is in the military, so I have grown up to love my country,” he said, and respect to the American flag means respect for the country.

Foote, who entered the Cub Scouts when he was 7 years old, had 56 flags in total that came from the community and the high school. He also received five burial flags for World War II veterans.

Notice

Persons having property belonging to or indebted to the deceased, Melvin D. Spruill Jr., please contact 1LT Shaun D. Brooks at shaun.d.brooks.mil@mail.mil or (0611)143-546-8060.

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ceremony on Clay Kaserne.”

Cloud is an Eagle Scout, as well.

However, his project had an entirely different focus. He built and painted book shelves for a school. Eagle Scout projects are about leadership, Cloud said. The future Eagle Scout is in charge of a project, and guides others to accomplish a goal that has a value for the community.

Various Boy Scouts supported Foote’s project, helped him cut up the flags and served as color guards.

Foote organized everything, prepared the color guard and led the ceremony.

Foote, who will accompany his father to Fort Bragg soon, has just one step left to become an Eagle Scout. He has to send the documentation of his project to the National Headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas.

Soldier advances to European Elvis contest Jane Porto-Turner USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

CIE information

The next Community Information Exchange is Aug. 23. After the CIE, view the slides on the garrison website at www. wiesbaden.army.mil. Click News and Info for the link.

Flags have to be disposed of in a respectful manner.

“You have to build a fire to dispose of them properly. You cut them in a certain way, and you have to burn them in a ceremony,” Foote said.

First, the part with the stars is cut from the stripes, and then the striped portions are cut into smaller pieces.

In the ceremony, the stars are burnt first, and then the stripes are placed into the fire. It is also acceptable to burn the flags in their entirety when folded properly.

“I am grateful for Boy Scouts like Ryan who are great examples of patriotism in our community,” said U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud, who also attended the ceremony. “It was an honor to host Ryan’s flag disposal

The King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s spirit was very much alive at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on July 18.

Six talented singers competed in the Forever Elvis Tribute Contest for the chance to represent U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden at the European Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim Aug. 17-19.

Wiesbaden played an important role in the life of Elvis Presley while he was stationed in Germany as a U.S. Soldier from 1959-60. It’s where the music icon met his future wife, Priscilla. That’s why organizers of the 17th European Elvis Festival sought out a representative of the U.S. mili-

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tary community to participate in their music contest.

Competitors at the WEC shared a range of Elvis’songs including country, blues, gospel, and of course, rock ’n’roll.

“I tried to find songs that people don’t normally associate with Elvis,” said contestant Shawna Gobble. “It was challenging but fun to learn all the lyrics in a short amount of time.”

Other contestants who took the stage were Sterling Munro, Ted King, Alicia Weisenberger, Shane Chenault and Miguel “Miggs” Rangel.

Their renditions of songs such as “Love Me Tender,” “Little Less Conversation,” “Suspicious Minds” and more hit all the right notes with

an appreciative crowd that came out to enjoy free finger foods and door prize drawings and to serve as judges.

Once the ballots were tallied, Rangel, an airman with the 485th Intelligence Squadron, emerged as the winner.

King, a Soldier with the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, came in a close second.

Rangel is now preparing to compete in the 17th European Elvis Festival Aug. 18.

“I have always enjoyed Elvis’ music and his contribution to the music world. To get to play in a contest in a country that loves him just as much as the USA, makes me excited to give

See ‘Elvis’ on page 12

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NEWS & FEATURES Reading takes you everywhere

Karl Weisel/USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

Participants in the Wiesbaden Library’s Summer Reading Program search for tokens to earn free books July 28 during an outer space-themed session. Youth enjoyed exploring a range of subjects including global trecking and the future during the program, which continued through mid-August. Teens and adults also participated with the chance to win prizes for book reviews.

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Community notes Dancing and cocktails

DJ Smooth will present ‘80s and ‘90s R&B music beginning at 8 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Vault Club and Casino. Show off your dance moves and enjoy the cocktail specials. Or head to the Vault on Sept. 22 for Latin Salsa Night.

A Salsa instructor will be in the house to help you shine on the dancefloor.

Savings and investments class

Budgeting for Baby

Pick up useful money-saving tips related to babies (through their college years) during the free Budgeting for Baby class from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Texas Str. 57 on Hainerberg. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 to sign up.

Canvas and Corkscrews

Enjoy an evening of creating art in a relaxed setting at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Get tips from a professional artist and indulge in your favorite beverages during this adults-only get-together. The cost is $45 including all painting supplies.

Reserve a space by contacting the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center at (0611) 143-548-9838.

required. Register starting Sept. to school with crafts, photo ops Barre at the Bar 1 by stopping by the library or and Potter trivia. Come dressed Check out this new take calling (0611) 143-548-9821. as your favorite character. Call on the Wiesbaden Sports, Fit(0611) 143-548-9821 for details. ness and Outdoor Recreation Positive parenting Center’s Barre class at 6 p.m.

Strengthen your relationship Resiliency Fest with your child by learning how Take part in the Resiliency Sept. 28. Patrons (all experito make sense of his or her be- Fest 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at ence levels welcome) receive havior during Army Community Clay Fitness Center. This will a 90-minute barre workout Service’s free Positive Parenting await you: resiliency building, including two cocktails or Class from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 19. wellness activities, Family fun, mocktails from the bar. The Learn how to better recognize food and drinks, prizes and cost is $20 per person or $35 your child’s needs and to be giveaways. For more informa- per couple. Call (0611) 143present with him or her during tion, call (0611) 143 548 1408. 548-9830 or -9801 for details. the best and toughest times. Call Marriage seminar Oktoberfest express (0611) 143-548-9201 to reserve Join the party at the world’s Army Community Service a space. largest and most famous beer feswill host a Date Night Marriage tival – the Munich Oktoberfest Spouse orientation Seminar on Sept. 24 at the Com– on Sept.

29 with Wiesbaden The Spouse Orientation munity Activity Center. It will Outdoor Recreation.

The cost Program, scheduled to be held be taught by best-selling author is $89 for adults; $39 for ages Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hal Runkel and is based on his 15 and under.

Call (0611) 143Army Community Service, is a book “ScreamFree Marriage.”

548-9830 or -9801 to sign up spouse-specific briefing aimed at Call ACS at (0611) 143-548for the trip. exposing spouses to the benefits, 9201 to register. programs, opportunities and resources offered in and around U.S. & GERMAN ATTORNEYS U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

US & German Divorces • Support Issues Get information and answers Wills and Probate • Employment • EEO • MSPB Personal Injury • Contractor Issues • Tax from the subject matter experts. FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM Contact ACS at (0611) 143CALL 069-299-2069-0 email: maiss@up12legal.de 548-9201 to register.

Army Community Service’s Financial Readiness Program hosts a free Saving, Investing and Building Wealth class from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 4. Explore the differences between short term savings and long term investments – and how to set goals for a savings plan. Call (0611) CPR and first aid 143-548-9201 to save a space American Red Cross Wiin the class. esbaden offers a blended adult and pediatric first aid and BOSS meetings All newly arrived single ser- AED course from 6 to 9 p.m. vice members are encouraged to Aug. 27. Complete an online attend a Better Opportunities for portion and attend a hands-on Single Soldiers meeting to learn skills training. Cost is $55. For about what BOSS offers and to more information on volunteer make new friends. Members of opportunities and clasees, follow BOSS Game Night all service branches are welcome. the ARC on Facebook, Twitter Service members are invited Topics covered are quality of life, and Instagram or call (0611)143- to the Warrior Zone on Sept. recreation opportunities and 548-1760.

19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for an community service opportuni- Lego Block Party evening of board games. Call ties. Meetings take place at 3 The Wiesbaden Library (0611) 143-548-9816. p.m. on Sept. 5 and 19 at the invites children ages 7 to 12 Harry Potter event Warrior Zone. Call (0611) 143- to exercise their imaginations The Wiesbaden Library will 548-9816 for details. during a Lego Block Party host a Harry Potter: Back to Bad Dürkheim Wine Fest from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15. The Hogwarts event from 4:30 to Visit the world’s largest wine event is free, but reservations are 5:30 p.m.Sept.20.Celebrate back festival on Sept. 8 with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation. The Bad Dürkheim Wine Fest will include rides, amusements and a chance to sample wines from One Stop – All companies the region.

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Car repair classes

The Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center will offer a Brake Service Class ($15) from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 and a Basic Car Maintenance Class ($10) from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23. Call (0611) 143-548-9817 to register.

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School notes Important dates: •

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Aug. 22 — Aukamm Elementary School/Hainerberg Elementary School New Family Orientation 11 a.m. to noon Aug 22 — Wiesbaden Middle School New Student Orientation 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 24 — WMS sneak peek for all students 2 to 3 p.m.

Aug. 24 — WMS New Family Orientation 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 24 — WHS New Family Orientation 2 to 3:15 p.m.

Aug. 24 — Back to School Expo at the Exchange 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aug. 24 — HES and AES class lists posted Aug. 27 — First day of school 1st12th grade Aug. 27 to 31 — HES and AES Kindergarten home visits Sept. 3 — Labor Day (No School) Sept. 4 — HES and AES - First day of school for Kindergarten students Sept. 5 — HES and AES - Open House Sept. 6 — WMS - Open House Sept. 11 — WHS- Open House Sept. 13 — HES - First day for Sure Start students

Be safe when heading back to DoDEA Public Affairs

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hen you meet your child at the bus stop, take charge of the situation. As the adult, you can reduce the risk for children and control the danger.

Walking to the bus stop

Ensure children know and use the safest route possible from home to and from the bus stop. Teach children how to safely cross the street and use pedestrian crosswalks and traffic-lighted intersections, where available.

Students must present their bus passes to drivers when boarding buses.

Ensure children wear clothing that is easily visible to motorists. Children’s visibility is greatly improved when they have reflective tape or devices on their outerwear, book bags or other carried items.

Danger zones

Teach children to never cross in front of or behind a bus. Reinforce to children that traffic in Germany off post does not stop for loading and unloading of school buses.

Stress good behavior on the bus. On or around buses, students must conduct themselves in accordance with school bus rules.

Drivers beware

Drivers must stop when approaching or following school buses that are stopped to allow passengers to get on or off. Students should be aware this rule applies only on U.S. Forces-controlled property, so if their bus picks them up off post, they should not expect drivers to stop.

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Obey the driver o adult Enter and exit the bus safely, and al ways show your bus pass Stay proper ly seated and use seat belts when availabl Keep your hands a to yourself Do not throw thin Do not put anythi Remain quiet and others No profanity, ind items or vandalism Do not eat, drink Be responsible and

Back-To-School Expo

Parents and students are invited to a special Back-to-School Expo at the Hainerberg Main Exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24.

A full array of community resources will be represented including garrison agencies, private organizations, military support agencies, scouting groups, the USO, Red Cross and spouses club. The expo will feature static displays, information booths, giveaways and more.

Child and Youth Services will also be promoting their fall and winter sports programs.

The event will include the garrison welcome ceremony for the 2018-2019 Department of Defense Educational Activity faculty and student body.

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Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson replaces Mr. Dan Serfass at Wiesbaden Middle School.

Angelia Hadley replaces Alice Berard at Aukamm Elementary School.

Dr. Sandra Whitaker remains at Wiesbaden High School.

Dr. Tonya Laliberte remains at Hainerberg Elementary School.

Martha Enyeart is a new assistant principal at HES. HES will now have two APs.

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Along with entering the doors to their new school building this year, Wiesbaden Middle School students also will welcome a new principal.

Dr. Jackie Ferguson, who arrived in Wiesbaden in July after spending eight years with the Department of Defense Education Activity in Japan, said she and her Family are happy to be back in Germany and she is excited to open the new school.

The new middle school was designed as a 21st Century building like the yearold Wiesbaden High School. The 21st Century design includes neighborhoods with movable walls and more open spaces,

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as well as small-group space.

“It’s allowing teachers and students to be innovative about their learning, have more choices about their learning and not have the confinements of the traditional school building,”Ferguson said.“They can actually use the environment to meet the learning need they have at that moment.”

Ferguson, who attended DoDEA schools in Germany until her sophomore year of high school, said her heart is really with the military-connected student.

“It’s a lifestyle unlike any other,” Ferguson said. “It does a great deal to prepare them as global citizens. To give them a wider perspective, the empathy, the compassion, their worldview is much broader and that’s what our soci-

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ety needs right now are global leaders.”

Her research agenda focuses on collaboration and co-teaching and Ferguson said she’s recently been reading a study on teams that showed it doesn’t matter who is on a team as long as they communicate respectfully and listen actively to each other.

She said she looks forward to empowering teachers and students with these skills to see what they can accomplish together.

“This has been a very welcoming community, so we’re excited to be a part of it,” Ferguson said.“We’re honored that they’re trusting us with their children, and we aim to provide excellence in education for every student, every day, everywhere.”

The new middle school will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Sept. 14.

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BERLIN AIRLIFT June 25, 1948 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1949

WWII ends, tensions grow among occupiers Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

What led to the Berlin Blockade and subsequently to the Berlin Airlift? In short, opportunity and deteriorating relations between East and West.

The opportunity came with the special situation after World War II. After winning the war against Germany, the Allies split Germany into four occupation zones: an American, a British, a French and a Soviet zone. The country’s capital, Berlin, was located within the Soviet zone, and was also subdivided into four sectors, each belonging to one of the four Allies.

While land and water access to the Western part of Berlin was never formally spelled out in an official agreement, an accord was reached that three air corridors could be used by the Western Allies without advance notice to the Soviets.

In addition, the air corridors could be used without risking escalation.

“If Soviets barred surface routes to Berlin, the West could reopen them only by force, risking a third world war,” explained Daniel F. Harrington in his book ‘A History of the Berlin Airlift.’”The situation in the air was the exact opposite. …To stop them, the Soviets would have to use force, and that ran the risk of starting a war with the only country that had atomic weapons.”

The motive for the blockade was the deterioration of the relations between the Soviet Union on the one side and France, the United Kingdom and the United States on the other side after 1945. The Western Allies were willing to grant Germany a certain amount of independence, while the leader of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, wanted to keep Germany weak.

“His main fear was German power coupled with that of his capitalist foes. The Marshall Plan in his eyes risked exactly that,” Harrington wrote about the American economic plan to help rebuild war-torn Western Europe.

When the West started planning on merging their zones, introducing a new currency and creating a separate West German government, Stalin responded by restricting traffic to and from Berlin.

On June 18, 1948, the Western Allies introduced the new currency, the Deutsche Mark, in the

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The map shows Germany during the time of the Berlin Airlift.

The blue part stands for the three zones of the Western Allies, and the red part represents the Soviet zone. Berlin is located within the Soviet zone, also divided among the Western Allies and the Soviets. The arrow shows the American air corridor to Berlin: planes departed from Wiesbaden, and Frankfurt Airport.

Western zones; Berlin not included at that time.

On June 22, the Soviets in return announced their own zonal currency including all of Berlin by arguing that Berlin was located within their zone.

“To accept such a claim … would place Berlin in Soviet hands. They had little choice but to introduce a special version of the Deutsche Mark, stamped with a “B” and therefore quickly dubbed the “B” mark, into their sectors 23 June. At 2 a.m. the following morning, Soviet officials announced the rail line from Helmstedt had closed due to ‘technical difficulties,’” Harrington wrote.

Tensions heightened; however, none of the four occupation forces wanted to risk a new war.

The Berlin Blockade began June 24, 1948.

This move by the Soviets, which cut off over 2 million West Berliners from essential supplies such as food and coal, became the first major international crisis of the Cold War. Source: Harrington, D. F. (2008) The Air Force can deliver anything! A history of the Berlin Airlift.”

Ramstein, Germany: USAFE Office of History.

Berlin Airlift: This month 70 years ago

In August 1948:

Two months into the Berlin Airlift, eight Labor Service Companies are now working on the Air Operation. The

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Lithuanian,Polish and German labor service companies, a total of 2,400 men, were assigned to “Operation Vittles,”working on railhead and airport loading, as well as unloading assignments

at Rhine Main Air Base and Wiesbaden Air Base. ___________________

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Spiders not to be feared in Germany Dr. Elke Pischtschan Environmental Division, Directorate of Public Works

Visitors who are new to Germany are often curious to know what kinds of spiders to watch out for. Contrary to North America, where a small number of extremely venomous spiders exist, such as the black widow and the brown recluse, spiders in Germany are not as dangerous.

All spiders are more or less venomous to other animals.This is how they disable their prey.

The crucial points for humans are whether the venom could have an adverse effect on the body and if the spider is able to penetrate the skin using its “jaws” to inject venom.

There is no need to be frightened at the sight of a spider in Germany. Yet, there are a few species of which we all should be aware – and even those usually are only a threat to the very young, the elderly and people suffering from allergies.

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Yellow sac spiders rest inside films of cobwebs, which can reach the size of a hen’s egg.

One spider in Germany able to deliver painful bites to humans is the yellow sac spider.

A bite is followed by localized swelling, but not usually worse than a wasp sting. This species prefers a warm, dry environment and lives in open landscapes

covered with tall grasses and shrubs. During the day, the yellow sac spider rests inside a film of cobwebs, which can reach the size of a hen’s egg. An easy way to protect oneself against spider bites is to wear closed shoes and long pants when crossing a fallow grassland. Before draping a picnic blanket, the area should be searched for spiderwebs.

Another spider to keep an eye on is the diving bell spider, also known as the water spider.

It lives almost entirely under water in clean lakes and slowflowing streams. These spiders have become extremely rare as a result of aquatic pollution.

One more slightly poisonous species is the garden cross spider, which is native to Germany. In recent years, the Mediterranean black widow and small cribellate spiders from the family known as meshweavers have been seen in Germany. Bites are still very unlikely, and deadly spider bites have, to date, never been recorded in Germany.

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disruptions.

Other projects underway include the retrofitting of approximately 6,000 light fixtures in 20 buildings to LED, and a new co-generation plant and boilers at McCully Barracks.

With the new light fixtures, DPW’s Operations and Maintenance Division will be out of the light-bulb-changing business for about 10 years in the retrofitted buildings, and all of the upcoming projects will provide overall energy savings, Filatow said. Projects, in various stages, are also planned to add more photovoltaic cells across post.The projects will be smaller, individually, than the

parking garage, Filatow said, but overall will include almost twice as many panels.

The parking garage project, which began in February 2017 with background work such as running lines to the transformer station, wrapped up this July. Parking on the top level of the garage was off-limits for three months while the panels went up; however, now that it’s reopened, there’s added benefit.

“Now when you park on the upper level you can park in the shade,” Hahn said.

To learn more about the Army’s energy and environmental efforts, visit www.army. mil/asaiee.

Congratulations to Wiesbaden High Scholarship School graduate Majesty Henry who winner

was the recipient of a $2,000 Scholarship for Military Children from the Defense Commissary Agency. Majesty’s activities included: class president, Culinary Team, President’s Education Award, reporter for Smoke Signals and the prom planning committee.

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August is AT Month

The purpose of Antiterrorism Awareness Month is to instill heightened awareness and vigilance Armywide and to prevent and protect Army-critical resources from acts of terrorism.

However, the fact that the Army chooses a month to highlight the program shouldn’t be seen as an indicator that we shouldn’t pay attention every day.

Your personal situational awareness not only improves the safety of you and your Family, but can impact the entire community.

If something is out of place and doesn’t look right, report it, let the professionals take it from there. Here are examples of behaviors and activities to report: • People drawing or measuring important buildings • Strangers asking questions about security forces or

security procedures • A briefcase, suitcase, backpack or package left behind • Cars or trucks left in “No Parking” zones in front of important buildings • Intruders found in secure areas • A person wearing clothes that are too big and bulky and/or too hot for the weather • Chemical smells or fumes that worry you • Questions about sensitive information, such as building blueprints, security plans or VIP travel schedules without a right or need to know • Purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons or purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials.

Report online at www. inscom.army.mil/isalute/default.aspx.

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ELVIS Continued from page 4 the people a great show,”Rangel said. “Elvis is the king, and for this Austinite to play his hits is a true honor.”

Rangel will be among 22 acts in the European singing contest. The top eight will compete in a final round Aug. 19. The overall winner will be given an award and a paid gig at the 2019 festival.

Wiesbaden Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation has been giving away festival passes through a variety of contests.

“We had 150 tickets to give away, so ideally we’ll have a strong showing of community members cheering on our garrison representative at the Elvis festival,” said Johnny Herring, Family and MWR Marketing manager.

For more information about

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Miguel “Miggs” Rangel competes at the Forever Elvis Tribute Contest. the festival, visit www.europeanelvis-festival.com.

The community can also catch performances by Rangel

and King at the Back-to-School

Most of the activities are interactive, especially the ones for children, Revuelta said. Fun activities include a creative crafts table, face painting, dunk tank and a sensory room for children.

“I think the biggest take home is building connections with others in the community through healthy activities,”said Lorenzo Heller, ASAP manager. “The connections built are protective factors against stress and depression.

“And one last thing,” Heller added, “building resiliency doesn’t happen sitting on the couch; building resiliency is something you have to be active with, get out and do some physical activities, get yourself involved with other people.”

For more information, contact Revuelta at (0611) 143548-1408 or ainhoa.m.revuelta. ln@mail.mil.

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Continued from page 1 Physical activities such as yoga, Jiu Jitsu and wall climbing will be offered along with talks on stress reduction, coping with transition, and how to approach individuals who have experienced depression and suicidal behavior.

Building a value creed that can serve as a guide in life is one of the activities in the spiritual dimension. Good values and good ethics count as protective factors against depression.

The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury English speaking Episcopal church in the center of Wiesbaden (since 1864) Welcoming all nationalities & denominations.

Sunday worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10am including Sunday School & fellowship Wednesday Worship at 10.00 a.m. followed by Bible Study

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Sports shorts X-Box tourney

The Warrior Zone invites service members to compete in a Madden 18 X-Box Tournament from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Entry is free. Call (0611) 143-9816 for details.

EFMP Bowling

The Exceptional Family Member Program sponsors a free bowling night at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center for Soldiers, civilians and retirees with Family members who have special needs. This is a good opportunity for children and parents to meet other community members as well as to connect with EFMP and support staff to discover resources that may be available. Call ACS at (0611) 143-548-9201.

Skydiving with Outdoor Rec

Take a tandem jump Sept. 1 with skydiving experts in Bitburg. The cost is $299 to jump or $49 to tag along, but not jump. Outdoor Rec also offers a trip to the Bad Dürkheim Wine Fest on Sept. 8. Cost is $49. Call (0611) 143548-9830 for details.

Wiesbaden’s Biggest Loser

This 10-week program will begin Sept. 10 and includes training with personal trainers,

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group training, educational seminars and more.

The cost is $199. Register at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center or call (0611) 143-548-9830 or 9801.

Taunus Theater movie listings Thursday, Aug. 16 Slender Man (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 23 Mile 22 (R) 7 p.m.

Athletes will compete in a 20-mile bike ride sandwiched between two five-mile runs during the Warrior Duathlon beginning at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center. The registration deadline is Sept. 14 at the fitness center.

Friday, Aug. 17 Mile 22 (R) 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 24 The Happytime Murders (R) 7 p.m.

The Rheinblick Golf Course will host three showdowns on the greens in September – the Rheinblick Club Championship on Sept. 15 and 16, the Army Air Force Challenge Sept.

22 and 23 (first day at the Woodlawn Golf Course in Ramstein) and the Scramble of the Year on Sept. 29. Visit wiesbaden.armymwr.com or call (0611) 143-548-5485 or 5486 for details.

Sunday, Aug. 19 Alpha 3D (PG-13) 3 p.m.

Down A Dark Hall (PG-13) 5:30 p.m.

Warrior Duathlon

Golf competitions

Fitness Resolution Day

Enjoy a wide range of free classes, pick up nutrition tips and more during the Find Your Inspiration Fitness Resolution Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center.

Saturday, Aug. 18 Alpha (PG-13) 2 p.m.

Mile 22 (R) 4 p.m.

Down A Dark Hall (PG-13) 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 22 Down A Dark Hall (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 25 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG) 1 p.m.

Ant-Man & the Wasp (PG13) 3 p.m.

The Happytime Murders (R) 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 26 Alpha (PG-13) 3 p.m.

The Happytime Murders (R) 5:30 p.m.

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

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NEWS & FEATURES Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The clinic will close at noon Aug. 17 and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 for training.

Schedule appointments: Online at www.tricareonline.com Call DSN 590-5762 or (06371) 9464-5762 Medical readiness

3.2%

Percent of Soldiers classified as Medical Readiness Classification (MRC) 4 HQDA Standard is 2%.

*Data as of Aug. 6

Access to Care

(Appointment Wait Time) Patients who call for an URGENT appointment are seen within:

.65 days Tricare standard = 1 day (Exceeds standard by .4 days) *Data as of June 2018 Patients who call for a ROUTINE appointment are seen within:

6.6 days Tricare standard = 7 days (Exceeds standard by .4 days) *Data as of June 2018

Patient Satisfaction JOES Satisfaction Levels

94.7% *71 responses

Positive ICE Comments

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*12 responses *Data as of June/July 2018

Your feedback matters to us.

Please complete the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey ( JOES) or Interactive Customer Evaluation.

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Patients urged to avoid missed appointments The Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic has been experiencing a gradual increase in the number of “no shows” for both medical and dental appointments. A no show is defined as a patient who has an appointment at the military treatment facility and neither uses the appointment nor cancels or notifies the military treatment facility of the inability to keep the appointment.

Patients are asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to their appointments in order to allow for administrative processing and clinical screening. Due to unforeseen circumstances, patients may arrive late for appointments, so every effort will be made to see the patients who arrive late for their scheduled appointments.

A patient who arrives more than 10 minutes late will either be worked in, if possible, or rescheduled for another day. If the patient has to be

scheduled for another day, then that missed appointment will be documented as a no-show.

Freeman A patient is not listed as a no show if: 1. The patient calls or contacts the clinic prior to the appointment time to cancel his or her appointment.

2. A provider is unable to see the scheduled patient and another provider sees that patient.

When a patient no shows for an appointment, there is a cost associated for both the patient and the system.

Each no-show appointment represents a lost opportunity to provide health care services to other patients and hampers

VICENZA, Italy — “The strength of our troops relies on the strength and the stability of the Families that support them.” — Michelle Obama, 2011 summit.

For a long time, pregnancy was thought to be a time of clinical well-being. For some people, though, it may bring about feelings of despair, unhappiness and/or provoke anxiety. Mood and anxiety disorders can occur at any time during pregnancy and up until one year postpartum. Not uncommonly, the struggle with these factors can create a foundation for developing mood or anxiety disorders.

Pregnancy causes changes in a woman’s natural hormones.

During this time, protective hormones increase as the body first adapts to pregnancy, followed by a sudden drop in hormonal levels after delivery. These hormone levels are closely linked to the “feel good” neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine.

These hormone fluctuations are thought to destabilize the

DSNc, CNM, FAAN. It is important to be honest with your medical care provider. Do not belittle your feelings. Speak up because the feelings do not mean something is “wrong” with you.

They are a result of a chemical change, which a medical team can help you to resolve and feel better.

Perinatal mental health is Shutterstock.com/OndroM an expanding field that is imPerinatal mental health is a growing field. New mothers and their partners should not portant to recognize, especially hesitate to address any signs of depression with their health care providers. given its impact on the military Family. The Soldier cannot be “feel good” system, resulthowever, has some different ready and focus on his or her ing in postpartum blues or symptoms. Women may feel depression. Knowing the cause overwhelming anxiety, patho- training and mission if the of these behavior and mood logical self-doubt and despair, whole Family is not ready and doing well at home. changes is important, just as inability to enjoy or interact If you or your spouse are knowing the symptoms of with the infant, guilt and postpartum blues and postpar- shame. When a new mother is having any of the symptoms tum depression in order to seek experiencing these symptoms, mentioned above, reach out help. waiting to see if it resolves on and get help together as a Family.

Symptoms of postpartum its own is not the answer.

David Hodson has a doctorate blues are temporary, lasting “Postpartum depression in Educational Leadership and no more than two weeks. This is a crippling mood disorder, response to hormonal changes historically neglected in health is an Advance Practice Nurse in the body occurs in up to care, leaving mothers to suffer in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health for the Vicenza Multi-D 80 percent of all postpartum in fear, confusion and silence, patients, is not a disorder, and which is why I have described Behavioral Health Clinic. He resolves on its own. has more than 40 years of clinical it as ‘a thief that steals mothPostpartum depression, erhood,’” said Cheryl Beck, experience.

Space-available appointments

The Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic is committed to providing care to our beneficiaries. However at times we need to prioritize our available appointments to ensure there is adequate access for all active duty members and other patients enrolled at the clinic.

If you are not active duty or enrolled in the clinic you may still be seen if appointments are availthe clinic’s ability to meet Access to Care standards and beneficiary expectations.

During a time of projected provider shortages, it is vital that we as a community work together to reduce no-show rates. A reduction in no-show rates allows providers to improve the planning of their schedules in order to meet the

able on the day you wish to be seen.

However, due to access constraints at this time we have modified when space available appointments can be made.

To make a space available appointment call Central Appointments after 1 p.m. at DSN 590-5762 or (06371) 9464-5762.

We look forward to seeing you.

needs of their enrolled patients and to provide more comprehensive care during appropriately planned appointments.

Please call (06371) 94641300 or DSN 590-1300 to cancel or reschedule all appointments.

Lt. Col. Stacey Freeman is the commander of the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic.

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