Herald Union, August 27, 2015

erald Union H Vol. XXII, No. 23

Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany

Aug. 27, 2015

New CSM assumes responsibility

Addington takes reins, Rocco bids farewell to garrison

Photo by Jacob Corbin

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin (center) stands with outgoing Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco (right) and his incoming replacement, Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington (left), during a change-of-responsibility ceremony Aug. 21 at the Clay Kaserne chapel.

By Jacob Corbin

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden has a new commander sergeant major after a change-of-responsibility ceremony Aug. 21 at the Clay Kaserne chapel.

Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington was tasked with the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrison Wies-

baden by Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin after outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco presented her the colors, signifying his time at the garrison was over.

“Sgt. Maj. Addington, I welcome you,” said Martin in a speech after the ceremonial transfer. “There’s a lot of great things to see and do here — hopefully you enjoy the journey and you and your family feel welcome here.”

To her outgoing command sergeant major, Martin offered her thanks and well wishes for his journey ahead.

“Thirteen months ago when I arrived in Wiesbaden, I was met by Command Sgt. Maj. Rocco,” Martin said. “From that day forward, I had a battle buddy.

“Together, we haven’t done everything, but See ‘CSM’ on page 8

New principal set STEM campers put for next year at HES ‘bots, skills, to the test

By Shayna Brouker

By Jacob Corbin

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Students, parents and teachers starting a new school year can expect a new face greeting them at Hainerberg Elementary School, as a new principal has not only been selected — she’s already working hard to prepare for the upcoming year.

Sandy Zigler, formerly the principal of Vogelweh Elementary School in Kaiserslautern, Germany, has a lot planned for the students at See ‘Principal’ on page 4

Inside Summer fun

USO hosts Sun and Fun event.

See page 9.

Sandy Zigler

“Some (robots) will quiver and shake and fall off the table,” said Frank Pendzich, director of the middle and high school RoboWarriors Robotics Club’s STEM summer camp, introducing parents to the single-elimination contest closing out the camp. “But you learn more from failure than you do from success.”

With that in mind, the sixth through ninth graders at the second

Taste of Scotland

Learn about travel to Scotland in part one of a series.

See page 12.

STEM summmer camp learned valuable lessons that had them program, design and build their own robots. The camp took place Aug. 17-21. Combined with the Marine Tech Camp Aug. 10-14, more than 50 students participated.

The contest had robots playing “king of the mountain” — whichever one kept its ping pong ball at the top at the end of the match, won. Students working in pairs devised strategic, unique designs

Concert on the Lawn

Second-to-last concert held.

See page 11.

See ‘Robots’ on page 5

Commentary Ask the commander

First, please help me welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Larry E. Addington and his family to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Our Home in Germany. CSM Addington, I’m looking forward to the journey and all you will do to make a difference in USAG Wiesbaden.

On to the commentary: As always, thank you for your comments, concerns and most of all, your observations; together we can make USAG Wiesbaden one of the best communities in our Army. As we continue with our progress, let us be mindful to take extra care in making the areas in and around the Garrison look the very best; yes, I know the extreme heat of summer caused the grass to be a little brown but some of you have done some amazingly creative things to beautify your space. For that, we thank you and please keep it up!

Some of my (and your) favorite holidays will be here before we know it and we are getting geared up to make USAG Wiesbaden look and feel more like the holidays we’ve come accustomed to know back home (wherever home is/was) — we’ll have more details for you at our next Community Information Exchange.

In the meantime, and back to what’s happening soon, school starts on Aug. 31 (kids, your vacation is almost over) so let’s get ready to start the school year off with safety and patience in mind. Therefore, give yourself ample time to make it through the Hainerberg ACP (the first day of school may feel like when we first opened the ACP); don’t drop your student off in unsafe, non-drop off areas; and when available, please utilize the school bus service to save time. We are looking forward to a fabulous school year — I hope you are too! Vielen Dank!

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Send an ICE comment or contact the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page).

Event rooms

Trudy D. said: I have a concern about the rules on post regarding places to host events. Currently we have two chapels, a large fitness center, an ACS building, a hotel lodge, a USO building and the Amelia Earhart theater (to name a few); that ALL have rooms/areas that could be utilized by responsible patrons in the garrison. However, as I attempt to request locations to host an event, I am consistently met with the response that the rooms are not approved to such usage.

I went as far as calling the Marriott off post and was quoted nothing shy of a small wedding reception rate for two hours in one of their conference rooms.

My question is why? Why are we limited to an entire Garrison of people fighting over three conference rooms in our Entertainment Center on post, where you are required to purchase and consume their food loaded with grease and calories?

from common points of entry/exit” to government Living in Europe buildings and will not be located in areas that “are has its own challenges commonly used by nonsmokers.” and the conveniences If smoking is observed within 50 feet of a common of the U.S. are definitely point of entry/exit to a government building, please lacking; however, why report it to the building manager for appropriate have able facilities and action. empty rooms that could make our lives more In the meantime, we will spot check designated pleasant here? Have you smoking areas for compliance. ever considered making ACP crosswalk changes in these areas Tom R. said: The crosswalk button on the south for us? We understand Col. Mary Martin, U.S. side of the street at the base perimeter is broken. There that we are accountable Army Garrison Wies- is no safe way to get to or leave from Boyd Blvd. to take care of our post baden commander by bicycle. Coming onto base, there’s no signage or and its properties. crosswalk for anyone to go from the bike/pedestrian Response: USAG Wiesbaden has a number of path across to Boyd. possible locations in which community members The lane closest to the path only goes right, so one could host functions or meet at no cost. We’re going needs to cross that lane (which doesn’t yield) to get to to have the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare the striped zone and then squeeze between vehicles and Recreation (DFMWR) work with community driving straight to Boyd. Leaving base from Boyd, agencies on establishing a list with POCs for all one needs to go against traffic in one lane, and then locations in USAG Wiesbaden. cross two more lanes of traffic and make a back track Once completed, the list will be available on the to the curb cut in order to get to the path. garrison website for community members to coordiThis creates a dangerous situation for vulnerable nate reservations directly with each location POC. road users and a liability for drivers. While not the ideal Community members will be required to complete a solution, a good temporary fix could be a crosswalk usage agreement and comply with established user across the ring road and a bike lane around the corner responsibilities at all meeting locations. turning onto Boyd.

Smoking near buildings Response: Thank you for your observations; we Mike F. said: Based on Executive Order 13058, will evaluate the crosswalk button by the entrance “Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from to the Access Control Point (ACP) and initiate reExposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Work- quired fixes immediately. We are aware of the various place,” I am under the impression that it violates conflicts at the former ACP by the traffic circle and federal government policy to smoke within 25 feet entrance to Boyd Blvd. The budget was not available of federal government buildings. But the smokers at in the new ACP project to address all issues; in that, Clay Kaserne do not appear to care about this. So I was we have already striped the area around the traffic wondering why they are allowed to smoke so close to circle to enhance vehicular safety. We will continue buildings on Clay? to evaluate this area and provide further improveOne of the other major issues I have encountered ments to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety. Adis they do not clean up after themselves, leaving the ditionally, our DPW is developing a scope of work smoking area looking like something out of a bad for a detailed transportation study that will provide horror story. To me this says a lot about our staff, solutions to various transportation issues throughout none of it good.

Clay Kaserne.

Response: Thank you for your observation. E.O. Motorcycle PPE 13058 does not actually prohibit smoking within 25 Cheryl A. said: Even though information has feet of federal buildings. gone out about PPE for motorcycle riders, I continue Rather, it prohibits smoking on the interior of to see riders coming on base without following the federal buildings and directs federal agencies to regulations. This morning there were two people on evaluate the need to restrict smoking on the outside a moped who were both in shorts, tennis shoes, and of federal buildings and implement their own policy. short sleeves. They were wearing helmets and the However, the U.S. Army has implemented its non- driver had a reflective vest on. I am a rider myself and smoking policy in AR 600-63, which states smoking have refrained from riding due to the heat because of is prohibited in Army occupied (i.e. inside) buildings all of the gear we have been told we had to wear on except for designated smoking areas.

Designated smoking areas will be “at least 50 feet See ‘Ask’ on page 4

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Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander......................Col. Mary L. Martin USAG Wiesbaden CSM..........Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington Public Affairs Officer............................................Anemone Rueger Editor..................................................Jacob Corbin (mil 548-2002) Assistant Editor...............................Shayna Brouker (mil 548-2003)

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Tax Center concludes season

BOSS bids farewell to Rocco

By Capt. Rufus Allen Special to the Herald Union

Filing taxes can be difficult anywhere, but living overseas often makes the process more burdensome for many taxpayers.

With later filing deadlines, time zone differences, and the complexities of living in a foreign taxing jurisdiction and multiple treaties, Americans often get confused before they can file their Form 1040 with the IRS. In response, the Army has continued to provide tax assistance centers, where Soldiers, retirees and overseas civilian employees can receive top-of-the-line tax preparation services at no cost.

On June 15, the Wiesbaden Tax Assistance Center closed its doors on the 2014 tax preparation cycle after a successful four and a half months providing tax services to the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community. Having returned over $4.1 million to the USAG Wiesbaden community in refunds and saved tax preparation fees, the tax center has come to be an important benefit for Soldiers, civilians and retirees alike.

Almost 1,400 Families took advantage of this free service, saving them $630,000 in tax preparation fees. Clients’ satisfaction with the convenience of the service, and the the courtesy and professionalism of the staff, was reflected in a 100 percent satisfaction rating in the Interactive Customer Evaluation system.

While many tax issues can be made incredibly difficult by living overseas, the Wiesbaden Tax Center preparers rose to the occasion, filing over 262 Schedule E rental home income schedules, claiming Earned Income Credits for 111 military families, and preparing 229 paper returns for our retirees protected by the U.S./ German tax treaty provisions.

The Tax Center managed all of this with fewer staff, both Soldiers and civilian employees. The Tax Center reacted, implementing new policies to speed returns and provide maximum coverage to all taxpayers. Even facing challenges, the Wiesbaden Tax Center met its goal of providing quality tax preparation services to the taxpayers in the Wiesbaden community.

If you value this service, we invite you to file a positive Interactive Customer Evaluation https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm? fa=card&sp=104579&s=87&dep=*DoD &sc=31, to voice your opinion.

Photo by Shayna Brouker

Former Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco (center) stands with BOSS leadership and program manager Steve Eclavea (right) at a cookout and ceremony to honor his contributions to the program Aug. 13. “I wouldn’t be standing where I am today if it wasn’t for Soldiers like you,” he said. “You made me Command Sgt. Maj. Rocco, and I truly appreciate everything you do.”

Family, friends and the USAG Wiesbaden community

By Paul “The Brit” Hughes AFN Wiesbaden

You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family.

When I got a moment away from the microphone after a particularly busy show, I took stock of the wealth of information that had been just been submitted to AFN Wiesbaden by the community and I had a thought; this amazing community that I have become a part of, with its fantastic people, is much like a family.

Like any family, we all have an Aunt Iris or Uncle Pete who we must tolerate at social gatherings and holidays. But there are also others in the family that we gravitate toward and share our lives with.

A friend of mine is leaving Wiesbaden in a few weeks and moving back to the U.S. You can literally see the grief on her face whenever she talks about going back “home” because for her, this is home. She has made many friends, many memories and truly gotten the most out of her time here in Germany. She fully experienced the closeness of this expatriate family.

Her experience made me think about all the things here that contribute to creating a sense of community and family in Wiesbaden. From events such as the USO’s Sun and Fun day to online forums for pet owners and spouses to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — they all help build community.

The closeness of the community also means that though

Aunt Iris and Uncle Pete are not people you may choose to spend the most time with, you are inclined to respect and accept them. It’s the same with your neighbor, the people in your unit, or even your boss — you can’t pick them but they are part of your family.

There is something about being a part of an ever-changing English-speaking community in a foreign country that speeds up the “getting to know you” period and to seek out the good in people. In past communities I have lived in I haven’t always had the capacity to see the best in everyone, but it is different here in Wiesbaden.

The perpetual transition that binds us together will ultimately pull us apart and like summers, people, including Aunt Iris and Uncle Pete, will come and go. Maybe there is something to be learned or gained from them before they leave. They are all part of your ever-changing family.

For those of you that I have met, thank you for being a part of my wonderful experience of this community. For those of you who are new then whether it is organized by Army Community Service, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the USO, the Red Cross, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers or any other of our great organizations — I look forward to meeting you there and welcome to the family.

Yes, even you, Uncle Pete and Aunt Iris.

You can hear more from Paul “The Brit” on AFN Wiesbaden, weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m. on 98.7 FM. Follow him on Twitter @TheBritAFN.

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News and features News flash Wearing uniforms off-post is prohibited

It has been reported that Soldiers are still wearing uniforms off-post. There are only a few exceptions to the no uniform wear off-installation restriction. Uniform wear is not authorized while riding motorcycles/scooters, bicycles or while on foot, or any form of public transportation. Carrying backpacks or other items that convey Department of Defense affiliation is discouraged. DoD personnel in off-installation hotels may wear uniforms when departing or arriving in an enclosed vehicle, but uniform wear in public areas of hotels such as breakfast, dining rooms or fitness rooms is prohibited. Wearing uniform while escorting children to/from or waiting at off-installation DoDDS bus stops is prohibited. Know how to report suspicious activity: Visit iWatch at http://www.eur.army.mil/ eureport/default.asp.

Health Clinic, Dental Clinic closed

The Health Clinic will be closed Sept. 4 and 7 for the Labor Day weekend. The Dental Clinic will be closed Aug. 27 and Sept. 3.

Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program updates

The Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program office has moved upstairs on the first floor of Bldg. 1023E, room 154. The office has a new Veterans Affairs benefits advisor located in Bldg. 1023E, room 169. SFL-TAP is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for appointments only and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; walk-ins welcome. It is closed for lunch from 11 a.m. to noon daily.

Contact SFL-TAP at mil 548-1323 or (civ) (0611) 143-548-1323. Enroll at least 12 months before exiting service.

Passport Office new hours

The Passport Office has new hours of operations: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. for walk-ins only, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for appointments. It is closed on Tuesdays.

It is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon for appointments, 1 to 4 p.m. for walk-ins and 4 to 6 p.m. for appointments. Customers may also make appointments online on the garrison website.

Leash your pets

The Resident Handbook states that pets must be on a leash when outside of government quarters.

All pets, when outside of quarters, must be accompanied by the owner or responsible representative capable of controlling the pet. Young children under the age of 12 without adult supervision may be considered incapable of controlling the pet.

Any dog that has the tendency to attack people or other animals will be muzzled and kept on a short leash when out of quarters. Owners and victims of pets involved in biting incidents must report them tothe military police. Dogs and cats are not allowed to relieve themselves on balconies or playgrounds, or within 50 feet of residential buildings. Pet owners must clean up excrement from their pets.

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Continued from page 2 post. It’s discouraging to see other riders not have to follow procedure and be allowed entry on the post.

Isn’t there something that can be done by the guards allowing access to these riders who aren’t wearing complete PPE? Perhaps make them park outside the gate and walk in if they aren’t wearing proper gear?

Response: Thank you for your observations regarding motorcycle PPE. We share your concerns for the safety of the riders out there; however, there are a couple things that make your recommendations difficult. First, regulatory restrictions regarding PPE only apply to U.S. Forces personnel, which includes Soldiers, Army Civilians, contractors and Family members. Host Nation personnel are encouraged to wear PPE, but they are only required to wear a helmet. Second, the Pond guards are contracted for installation security.

They are specifically prohibited from being used for other duties not related to installation access control. As such, they can’t be used to enforce traffic laws. What we can do is remind our MPs to look for individuals who may be in violation and address them appropriately.

Occasionally, we direct the MPs to watch the entrance and exit routes for things like seatbelts and cell phone use. We can easily add PPE to the list of

things for them to check.

Vehicle registration praise

Anonymous said: My husband and I had an appointment at Vehicle Registration. The ability to make appointments at Vehicle Registration is the greatest idea! The waiting room was full when we arrived, and I was glad that we didn’t have to wait. The staff took excellent care of us.

They were friendly, fast, and efficient. In my 16 years of being an Army spouse, this was the best interaction with a Vehicle Registration that I have ever experienced. They provided the best customer service that I have received.

Really great repair

Melinda S. said: Today I had a gentleman here to fix the dishwasher.

He was very polite and efficient. Very knowledgeable about what was going on. He also wished me a good day. Sometimes, something as a few kind words goes a long way.

Thank you for all that you do over there in making sure we have good operating appliances.

BOSS shuttle service

Anonymous said: The BOSS Commissary shuttle service performs a great function in helping Soldiers living in the barracks. I appreciate the chance to hit the Commissary, especially when I don’t have a car.

Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“We all need to learn, we all need to reach our potential and we all need to connect with others,” HES as she begins her twelfth year with the DepartZigler said. ment of Defense Education Activity.

Zigler also said she wants the students at HES to One new initiative she’s already planned is the adfeel comfortable. dition of morning meetings. Students will go straight “I want our students to feel safe and secure,” she from their drop-off area into a meeting with her or said.

“They can’t learn if they don’t feel safe.” her assistant principal, Tracy Vargas.

According to Zigler, the one of the biggest differ“I want the kids to start the day out right,” she ences between military kids and non-military is the said. “It’s important for them to get their brains going and start “I want our students to transitions they face.

“Thirty to forty percent of our learning.” feel safe and secure. They students won’t be here with us at Each morning students should can’t learn if they don’t the end of the year,” she said. “We bring something to read, math to feel safe.” have to be understanding of that.” do or an art-related item to work As the school year begins, on, for while they wait for meetZigler said the most important thing parents can do ings to begin at 7:50 a.m. Kindergarten through second to help their child be successful is to communicate, graders will meet with Vargas in the old multi-purpose both with the school and their child. room, while third through fifth graders will meet with “Let us know if there is something going on in Zigler in the new multi-purpose room. “(Morning meetings) let them see me or my as- your child’s life that might effect them,” she said. sistant principal every day,” she said. “If (students) “Also, talk to your kids about school, and not just have an issue they know they can come right up to yes/no questions. Ask them things like what they me and tell me and that I’ll take care of it. It’s very did in art that day.”

Zigler has previously served as a principal at powerful.”

Vogelweh Elementary School, in Kaiserslautern, Zigler said in her previous assignment she didn’t start with morning meetings, but once she added them Germany; Lincoln Elementary in Ft. Campbell, Ky; she noticed she no longer spent an hour each morning and Fordsville Elementary in Ohio County, Ky. Zigler received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts from with discipline items — children had no opportunity to get in trouble.

University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., and her She said her vision for the upcoming year is to Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from concentrate on “learn, grow and connect.”

Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif.

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and tactics for their robot’s best chance at victory.

With a crowd of nearly 50 gathered around, Sophie Streiff and Kristina Bousler’s “the Minion” was up first against Aiden Springer and Jacob Smith’s “Robocop.”

Gasps and hands went up as the Minion nearly pushed Robocop off the mountain.

“We tied a ping pong ball on a string so it could stay at the top longer,” explained Sophie. “Our lever lifted the other robot so that it almost fell off.”

The experience stoked interest in STEM careers for many of the campers.

“It’s fun designing robots. The next generation will quite possibly be based on robots,” said Sam West, a seventh grader who worked with Caleb Woolly to design “Black Dragon.” “It will be interesting to see how they make life prosper.”

The STEM camp was a product of Wiesbaden High School’s RoboWarriors club, which has competed at international robotics competitions. For more information email Frank Pendzich at frank. pendzich@eu.dodea.edu.

Photos by Shayna Brouker

Parents gather around as campers get their robots ready for “king of the mountain.” Photo above: A student prepares his robot for competition. Photo right: Sophie Streiff and Kristina Bousler cheer as their robot “the Minion” claims victory in the first round of the competition.

Proficient cadet

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German Army Brigadegeneral Markus Laubenthal, U.S. Army Europe chief of staff, presents ROTC Cadet Anna Seiferth with the German Army Proficiency Badge, in gold, Aug. 12. The requirements for the badge include the German Army physical training test, swimming test, pistol qualification, a 12 kilometer timed ruck march with a 15 kilo load and first aid. Seiferth is studying kinesiology with the goal of becoming an Army medical officer and physical therapist.

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At Home With a Teenager:

Program encourages parents to ‘start the conversation’

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marketing Office

Living with a teenager can be perplexing.

And anyone who has experienced the tumult of adolescence can tell you that living with parents can be equally challenging.

That’s where the Wiesbaden School Liaison Office’s and AFN-Wiesbaden’s new “At Home With a Teenager” public service announcement campaign enters the picture.

“We want to encourage parents, teachers and students to ‘start the conversation’ — to start talking to one another,” said Peter Witmer, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden school liaison officer.

Tackling topics ranging from date rape to college plans, homework challenges to the “mom taxi concept,” Photo by Peter Witmer Witmer said the idea was to use actual Wiesbaden community parents and teens to discuss real-world The assembled cast of the At Home With a Teenager public service announcements stops for a issues in a humorous way. “One of our future topics group photo during recording. will be social media and bullying. her son Atreyu in the studio to help voice the public this summer, it was easy to want to be involved once “I raised two teenagers, so a lot of this is from service announcements. again and share the important messages of these ads.” personal experience,” he added, saying that the idea “They (teenagers) are going through so many And exactly why is “starting the conversation” is to introduce a topic of conversation and to suggest a changes at this time in their lives,” said Allen. “It is so important? solution — “in 30 seconds, which is definitely a chal- our responsibility to help them through these times “You want the best for your kid,” said Ben Exlenge. It forces us to present our issues quickly, which and to assist their transition into successful adults.” stein. “The only way you can be sure if your kid is I hope is in an insightful All of the contributors said they following a safe and healthy path in life is if you talk and funny way.” enjoyed the chance to contribute to him or her.”

“Having a conversato a vital information campaign by AFN-Wiesbaden’s Sgt. Boris Shiloff, who worked tion started for you — helping shape the content and add with the volunteers to record the spots, said they by way of one of these their vocal talents. should start airing on the radio around the start of the ads — opens the door to “I was on the radio in 2013 where new school year. a meaningful talk,” said I spoke about our school and events “Having our fellow community members in the Patti Exstein, one of the that would be taking place,” said studio makes AFN more tangible to them,” said Shiparents who volunteered Atreyu Allen, a straight “A” student loff.

“I believe it encourages the community to listen, to help voice the spots, who is involved in the National along with her son, Ben. Junior Honor Society, Student-to- so they can hear their friends, family and colleagues, “Once you’ve started such Student, Student Council and other instead of the same old voices all the time.

“That’s what is so great about this ‘At Home with a conversation, the opporschool activities. “I enjoyed the a Teenager’ project. These are real-life scenarios that tunity is there to continue experience, and I am glad that I got parents and teens face on a constant basis, and to it. It’s critical to keep the to do it again.” hear these conversations coming from actual teens lines of communication “Last summer Peter Witmer Photo by Peter Witmer and adults gives it a gravity that a regular radio comasked Ben to record a radio ad for open between parents and Ben Exstein prepares to do a radio spot mercial might not always deliver; it is relatable on a Parent to Parent and Show Me the their teens.” as part of the At Home with a Teenager much more personal level,” he said.

College Money program,” said Patti “As a parent, I think Witmer invited community members to contribExstein. “I was working for Parent it’s very important to start program. to Parent, and Ben, being involved ute ideas for future topics. If you are interested in the conversation with our teenagers regarding many of these topics,” said Mary in drama at Wiesbaden High School, had experience contributing to the effort, call Witmer at civ (0611) Anne Allen, another parent volunteer who joined with public speaking. When he (Witmer) asked again 143-548-9305.

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Community notes ‘Women at War’

The community is invited to listen to Col. Anne Naclerio discuss the book she edited, “Women at War,” Aug. 27 at noon in room 241A, the Command Conference Room at Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

Movie theater

The Taunus Theater construction has been delayed through November to replace seating and the catwalk above the ceiling. The Tony Bass Theater is still showing movies.

Visit www.shopmyexchange. com for movie times.

New Thrift Store hours

Starting in October, the Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club Thrift Store on Mainz Kastel Storage Station will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. This change will be a temporary test of the new hours until November. Summer items will no longer be taken after Aug. 27, and from Sept. 1-10 the Thrift Shop will not be taking any clothing consignments.

Fall/Winter consignments are welcome starting Sept. 15. The new season will kick off with the first membership luncheon Sept. 16 with the theme “living local.” For more information, contact Pamela Bartelle at civ (06134) 188-838, email wcscthriftshop@yahoo.com or visit “WCSC Thrift Shop” on Facebook.

Chapel happenings

Wednesday Night Alive at Hainerberg Chapel will start Sept. 26 with dinner and discipleship. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and the class will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Classes offered are kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, teens, adult study and women’s study. Watch care is available for children younger than five.

RSVP at mil 584-5170 or civ (0611) 143-548-5170.

Rosh Hashanah services will be offered at Capt. (Chaplain) David Ruderman’s home Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. (service and dinner), Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. (Sho-

far service, lunch and Tashlich) and Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. (Shofar service, lunch). Contact Capt.

Ruderman at mil 546-8224 or civ (0611) 143-546-8224. Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service will be offered Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel Classroom. Morning service is Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Wiesbaden (Friedrichstrasse 31-33, Wiesbaden).

Red Cross classes

The Wiesbaden Red Cross offers a Blended First Aid/ CPR/AED Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and a new volunteer orientation Aug. 20 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Applications for the dental assistant training program now available, and the office is looking for a blood drive coordinator. A Race Against Disaster seminar will be held Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, contact Ashley Vidrine at ashley.vidrine@redcross.org.

Community Information Exchange

The next CIE will be held Sept. 30 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Community Activity Center (Little Italy). The community is welcome to attend or follow along on the “Garrison Wiesbaden” Facebook page.

See slides at http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/news/ CIB/CIB.pdf.

Soldiers Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne.

Call civ (0611) 143-548-9815 or stop by the Warrior Zone for more information.

Girls Scouts overseas

USA Girl Scouts Overseas - Wiesbaden is registering new and returning girls for the 2015-2016 school year. The chapter is also looking for new and returning leaders. Contact the registrar at wiesbadenregistrar@usagso-na.org for more information.

Join the Cub Scouts

Are you a boy entering first through fifth grade interested in having fun? Cub Scouting is a fun and exciting activity for boys aimed at building

character and citizenship while developing personal fitness.

Email pack65wiesbaden@ googlemail.com for more information about Scouting opportunities with Pack 65.

School notes

Summer office hours for all schools are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 31 is the first day of school for grades 1-5, middle school and high school, and Sept. 8 is the first day for kindergarten.

Car seat checkups

The Family Advocacy Program holds car seat checkups the last Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center parking lot. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9201 to register.

MS support group

Army Community Service offers a multiple sclerosis support group every second Thursday of the month at Hainerberg Housing Building 7790 (Texasstrasse 57, Apartment 1) at 5:30 p.m. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more details.

USO seeks volunteers

USO is seeking volunteers to help with various programs around the Wiesbaden military community. Volunteers must be 18 and older and possess a Department of Defense ID card.

Go to www.usovolunteer.org to apply. Contact USO Rhein Main volunteer coordinator at mil 548-5103 or civ (0611) 7120-2880.

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Magic the Gathering

The Wiesbaden MTG Playgroup holds Friday Night Magic starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center in a variety of formats.

Check out www.facebook.com/ groups/USAGWMTG/ for more information.

In addition, join them for their all-day summer season event Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11:45 a.m., featuring modern, draft, commander formats and giveaways.

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Free fun with BOSS

Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers features free movie night Mondays at 6 p.m. and a Taco Night for unaccompanied and single

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we’ve put things in place for this community. Thank you for what you’ve done for this community. Hopefully, this has been one of your favorite assignments.”

Martin spoke about the wonderful accomplishments and partnerships they worked together on, and praised him for the things he’s accomplished while here.

“Wiesbaden is known to have one of the best [Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers] programs in Europe,” Martin said. “And that’s thanks to Sergeant Major Rocco’s mentorship.”

Rocco, for his part, said he’d miss Wiesbaden and spoke of the things he’d done and learned during the short-time he was stationed here.

“It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve you (Martin) over the last 17 months,” Rocco said. “Being your command sergeant major has made me a better soldier. To the garrison, you’ve all made my job easy, thank you.”

Rocco also offered advice for the new garrison command sergeant major.

“To Command Sgt. Maj. Addington, welcome to our home in Germany,” Rocco said. “Take care of them, and they’ll take care of you.”

Addington thanked those who he’d met in the two days since his family had arrived in Germany and said he looks forward to his time in Wiesbaden.

“Open arms have welcomed us to this community,” Addington said. “It’s really been a family experience so far. Command Sgt. Maj. Rocco, you’ve given me

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin presents the guidon to new Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington, signifying his responsibility as garrison command sergeant major Aug. 21 at the Clay Kaserne Chapel. big boots to fill, but I’m up to the challenge.”

Addington is a native of Charleston, S.C. He entered the U.S. Army and attended Basic Training and

50 Years in business

Advanced Individual Training as a 19D (Cavalry Scout) at Fort Knox, Ky. For his complete bio, visit http:// www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/commander/csm.asp.

A neighborly evening

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Direct repair shop with most major insurance companies.

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Drive-on frame and unibody straightening rack for both full frame and custom made vehicles. We have our own paint mixing system to match even the toughest colored vehicles. We offer a complete line of repair including alignments.

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin presents a gift of cookies to Erbenheim wine stand workers Aug. 21. She and Wiesbaden community members visited the weekly wine stand to forge friendships with the neighbors nearby Clay Kaserne. Martin was the first garrison commander to visit in 17 years.

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Summer funnin’: USO hosts event

Photos by Jacob Corbin

Photo top: Amory Brown gets her face painted by a USO volunteer at the USO Sun and Fun event Aug. 15. Photo left: An attendee at the USO Sun and Fun event spins around.

Photo left: Sgt. T.J. and Akacia Chozinske go head-to-head in sumo suits at the USO Sun and Fun event Aug. 15. Photo below: Crowds of attendees take part in the event, held at the USO Cottage on Hainerberg Aug. 15.

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Weightlifting 101 class

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosts a Weightlifting 101 class taught by coach Tony Neal for all levels Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class will cover progression movements and technical drills aimed at improving the snatch, clean and jerk movements. The cost is $75. Register by calling mil 548-9830 or civ (0611) 143-548-9830.

Fitness Resolution Day

The Wiesbaden Fitness Center hosts a free Fall Fitness Resolution Day Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free classes, demonstrations, contests and competitions for every level of fitness. The first 50 people to show up get a t-shirt. For more information, call mil 548-9830 or civ (0611) 143-548-9830.

Wiesbaden Duathlon

FMWR hosts a Duathlon Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. The format is a five-mile run, a 20-mile bike ride and

another five-mile run. The event is competitive and timed, and overall male and female category winners will be given prizes. Competitors must supply their own bicycles, and the race will take place mainly on paved surfaces around the airfield. Visit www. wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden for more information.

Community golf

Rheinblick Golf Course offers a nine-hole scramble starting at 6 p.m. Mondays for teams of four with a maximum participation of 15 teams. Tournaments will run through August except for training and federal holidays. Rheinblick also offers a Friday night scramble with a shotgun start at 6 p.m., except for Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 which will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Blickster Open Golf Scramble Tournament will be held Aug. 15 for individual golfers starting at 8 a.m. Cost is $20 for golf club members, $35 for U.S. ID cardholders and $75 for non-members. Visit www.wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden

for more information.

Free tickets for the Solheim Cup 2015

The Rheinblick Golf Course has free tickets to view each day of the Solheim Cup 2015 Sept. 16-20 at the Golf Club St. Leon-Rot for DoD ID cardholders. The Solheim Cup is held every two years, pitting the 12 best European women players against the 12 best American women golfers. The tickets can be picked up at the Rheinblick Pro Shop. Call (0611) 143-548-5484 for more information.

Fitness Center dress code

Patrons of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center should be aware there is a dress code. For example, ACUs are permitted only during lunch hours from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., shorts should be longer than finger tip-length when arms are straight alongside the body, and exposed midriffs are prohibited. For details, visit the FMWR website at http://wiesbaden.armymwr. com/europe/wiesbaden/ and search “dress code.�

Bringing it home Wiesbaden community softball teams battled it out Aug. 5 for the championship title at the airfield on Clay Kaserne.

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Photos by Jacob Corbin

Dixieland delight

USAG Wiesbaden community members gather at Kroesen Loop Aug. 20 to listen to the U.S. Army Europe Dixieland Band. The last concert in the series is Aug. 27 at 6 p.m., featuring the Show Band.

Concert on the Lawn

Aug. 27 is the final performance in the Concert on the Lawn series, featuring the U.S. Army Europe Show Band starting at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Kroesen Loop in Newman Village on Clay Kaserne. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will be offering free hot dogs. Bring your own chairs and blankets.

Things to do the State Theatre, and the Casino. This event is exclusively for women. Visit www.deutschepost-ladiesrun.de for more information in German.

The Script live in concert

Come see the Irish trio perform live at the Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt at 8 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets start at €44. Visit www.eventim.de for tickets and more information.

Wine Fest in Mainz

Mainz’s 83rd annual wine fest will take place Aug. 27-30 in its park’s unique ambience. Don’t miss the rose garden and sparkling wine fest. Admission is free. Visit www.rheinhessen.de for more information in German.

Berger Market in Frankfurt

Looking to experience a taste of the German country life? Dating back as far as 1728, the Berger Market was originally a showcase for livestock. This tradition, taking place Aug. 28 to Sept.

1 this year, continues on and features chickens, sheep, rabbits, cows and horses in Frankfurt’s Bergen-Enkheim.

This fest includes events for children,

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Frauenstein Castle plays host to a medieval market and castle festival Sept. 5-6. live music, rides and more. Fireworks highlight the last night. Go to www. berger-markt.de for more information.

German Post Ladies Run

The German Post Ladies Run highlights the Hessen state capital through a 5-10 km run. Participants tour through Wiesbaden passing some of the city’s landmarks, including the Town Hall,

Frauenstein Castle Fest

The town of Wiesbaden-Frauenstein holds its annual Medieval Market and Castle Festival Sept. 5-6. The town’s castle was built in 1184 and was restored from 1996-2004. Enjoy the market starting at 11 a.m., the festival starting at 2:30 p.m. and live music both days. There will be costumed knights, heralds, jokers town citizens, an exhibition of medieval weaponry in the castle and a theater piece for children Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. Food and refreshment stands will be available at

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the church square (Kirchplatz). Visit http://www.burgverein-frauenstein. de/ for more information in German.

Trips and tours

Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers trips to Strasbourg, France Aug. 29, Brussels Express Aug. 29, Labor Day Weekend in Rovinj, Croatia Sept.

3-7, Bad Duerkheim Wine Fest Sept.

12, Oktoberfest, Munich Overnight and Neuschwanstein Castle tour Sept. 19-20, Amsterdam Biking and Nightlife Tour Sept. 26-27, Tropical Island Galaxy Sept. 26-27, NFL London-Miami Dolphins & New York Jets Oct. 2-5, Oktoberfest Express Oct.3 and Paris Express Oct. 17-18 .

Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

USO travel

Join the USO for trips to Manderscheid Medieval Festival Aug. 29, Milan Express Aug. 29, Weekend in Prague Sept. 5-7 and Berlin Overnight Oct. 10-12 Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 143-548-5106 for more information.

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Slàinte!

sipping to good health in Spey

Bunches of Scottish wildflowers frame a distillery on a sunny summer day in Speyside.

A sampling of Scotland’s Speyside region in three days, three ways: scotch, castles an

Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on tourism in Speyside, Scotland.

Story and photos by Shayna Brouker U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

“Haggis is really just honest sausage,” remarked a fellow diner of Scotland’s unofficial national dish — considered repulsive by those unfamiliar with how other less, say, offensive sausage is constructed. Made from sheep’s organs minced with onions, oatmeal and spices, then encased in a sheep’s stomach, it is at once unassuming and appetizing.

As is Speyside, home to the world’s heaviest concentration of whiskey distilleries — 43, give or take — nestled in the northeast region of the Highlands. Such a lofty title would seem to impart a boastfulness to the residents of this area, but based on a three-day immersion, this does not appear to be the case. Visitors will find boundless hospitality, self-deprecating personali-

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ties and scenic countryside in Speyside. And yes, haggis does pair very well with a dram of sweet scotch.

Speyside gets its name from the River Spey, which snakes its way from Loch Spey 107 miles to the North Seat. It’s ideal for salmon spawning and whiskey distilling, which source pure spring water from the Highlands. Combined with barley fermented in huge “mash tuns,” which is then cooked and distilled in massive copper stills and casked in oak barrels for anywhere from two to dozens of years – this is essentially how “the water of life” is made.

Some distilleries are open to visitors. Some are not. It seemed that those not open to the public preferred to focus on perfecting their craft.

However, ubiquitous Glenfiddich, known as the world’s best-selling single malt whiskey, has turned its distillery into a veritable theme park for scotch lovers, complete with educational tours, a visitor’s center and a restaurant.

All the trappings might suggest Glenfiddich has “sold out,” but in fact it’s

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yside Glenfiddich’s 13 stills are hard at work making malt barley into the “water of life.”

Photo left: A select scotch available only on the Connoisseur’s tour is best enjoyed outdoors. Photo right: Myron leads scotch seekers through the dense forests of Dufftown to the next distillery.

nd wildlife in the Highlands

mily-run establishments left in Speyside. Most others have y the expansive beverage conglomerate, Diageo. rding to Speyside’s No. 1 (and only, according to TripAdalking tour guide, Dufftown native Michelle Myron. The ressed in sensible weatherproof pants and hiking boots, ne of the distilleries. After a while she found the day-tourning barley mash “boring” and instead decided to share with whiskey aficionados (and newbies) lucky enough to e to the area. nts are say, just gamely joining a scotch-loving spouse on elf-professed whiskey drinkers, it’s her mission to make end of the tour. Some tours pair whiskey (she carried the ack) with gourmet chocolates and her mother’s homemade

Michelle shared insights like the Scots’ tendency to serve a small pitcher of water to add to scotch to “open it up” as some varieties taste better that way. Some key verbiage to learn include the “angel’s share,” or the 1-2 percent of whiskey that evaporates from the barrels every year, and “the head, the heart and the tail” named for each step of the distilling process. (The main difference between Irish whiskey and Scotch whiskey is of course geography, and that whiskey is distilled three times and scotch, twice). Slàinte is Scottish Gaelic for “your good health” — i.e., cheers.

The distilleries in Dufftown are so heavily concentrated that you can walk to nine of them in a few hours.

Michelle stopped outside every one and explained the history of the distillery and how its whiskey is made, followed by a small dram (that’s “nip” in Scottish) to taste. Paired with unseasonably sunny skies dappling dense green shires, fields of shaggy cows and crumbling castles every few miles, it makes for an exceptionally enjoyable afternoon.

However, the history of the Spey-

side scotch industry, as she shared, is not quite as smooth and sweet as a 16-year Balvenie. Men working in the distilleries drank whiskey all day, and stole whatever their employer didn’t ration them, as was expected.

The idea that there is now a whiskey store in downtown Dufftown is actually laughable to many of the older residents.

“Whiskey was like a currency in Dufftown,” she explained. “Only tourists bought whiskey instead of stealing it.”

“Whiskey was like a currency in Dufftown.”

But in the 1970s, a local doctor, observing the ill effects of all-day whiskey consumption on his patients and their family lives, implored the distillery managers to limit their consumption. Nowadays it’s illegal to drink while on the job. If discovered, the workers have to complete an alcohol abuse prevention program.

Perhaps knowing the distilleries have taken on a more responsible attitude toward their employees’

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A Dufftowner and his Scottish terrier pause for a photo near the Dufftown distillery, a stop on the Speyside tour. wellbeing makes it a little easier to enjoy the fruits of their labor guiltfree. In any case, a full understanding of the origins and production of the spirit certainly makes one feel better prepared to order a dram of single malt at the bar. A visit to a distillery — or several — is an essential stop in Speyside. Slàinte.

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US Airman recognized as ‘hero’ in Paris

By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane

Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

U.S. Ambassador to France, Jane D. Hartly, recognized Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone for his actions in saving countless lives during a terrorist attack aboard a train headed toward Paris Aug. 21, 2015.

“We often use the word hero, and in this case I know that word has never been more appropriate,” Hartley said.

“They are truly heroes. When most of us would run away, Spencer, Alek and Anthony ran into the line of fire, saying ‘Let’s go.’ Those words changed the fate of many.”

Stone and his two friends, Aleksander Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler, were on vacation and headed from Amsterdam to Paris when an armed man entered their cabin.

“It wasn’t a conscious decision,” Skarlatos, an Army National Guard Soldier stationed in Oregon said. “We didn’t even have time to think about it. We just acted.”

The trio had just spent the previous three days enjoying Amsterdam on their vacation. They were excited to make it to Paris so they got up early and made their way to the train station. Their train wasn’t leaving for four hours so they killed time buying souvenirs and, according to them, eating the best ice cream they ever had. They thought their vacation was off to a great start.

Their train arrived and it was time to depart Amsterdam.

“We had first class tickets,” Stone explained, “but we just found a spot we liked somewhere else on the train. Turns out our wagon didn’t have Wi-Fi so we decided to use our first class tickets and moved to another wagon.”

After about an hour on the train they were settled in somewhere in Belgium.

“I was asleep with my headphones on and my friend, Alek, was sitting to the left of me and Anthony was sitting to my right across the aisle. I wake up and I see Alek moving around saying ‘oh crap! oh crap!’”

Skarlatos motioned to the gunman who entered the cabin brandishing an AK-style assault rifle.

“I kinda turn around and see the guy,” said Stone, “and he’s got the AK, he’s trying to charge it. I just throw my headphones off and turn around in my seat, get low and kinda look around.”

At this point the gunman had passed Stone and Skarlatos. It was at that moment their lives changed.

“Alek taps me on the shoulder and says ‘go get ‘em!’ and that’s when I got up and I sprinted at him.”

“It was a long sprint. It felt like slow motion.”

“I heard him charge it [the assault rifle] a few more times, and heard a ‘click.’ It still wasn’t working.”

Stone explained that every time he heard a “click,” he feared that he would die.

“I heard the ‘click’ and thought, ‘whew! I’m still here.’”

Stone finally made contact with the gunman, throwing his body into him. The two started grappling.

“I was feeling for the gun and couldn’t find it,” Stone said. “I felt it a couple times but he kept taking it away. So I just put him in a rear naked choke to protect myself and my friend, Alek, came up and took the AK. But he just kept pulling weapons left

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane

(Right to left) Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, Aleksander Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler pose for a photo in Paris Aug. 23, 2015, following a foiled attack on a French train. Stone was on vacation with his childhood friends, Skarlatos and Sadler, when an armed gunman entered their train carrying an assault rifle, a handgun and a box cutter. The three friends, with the help of a British passenger, subdued the gunman after his rifle jammed. Stone is an ambulance service technician with the 65th Medical Operations Squadron stationed at Lajes Field, Azores. and right. He pulled a handgun and it seemed liked he pointed it back at me and I heard it click.”

It is not apparent why the guns malfunctioned so many times, but it gave the trio time to wrestle them away from the gunman.

“I saw him making a slashing motion,” Stone explained. “When I leaned over his shoulder I see he has about a six-inch box cutter blade and I look down and my thumb is hanging halfway off.”

At this point Stone lost his grip on the gunman.

“I let him go and by that point the shooter was in the middle and me, Alek and Anthony are just surrounding him and we just started pounding him. I got him in another choke and I choked him out until he went unconscious and my friend kept hitting him in the face with the gun.”

The gunman was down. The trio began assessing any other threats in the area.

“My friend [pointed] out the guy who got hit in the neck,” Stone said. “I don’t know how he got hit but he was spurting blood everywhere. So I yelled out ‘I’m a medic I’m a medic!’ and took the guy and held him down. I just stuck my finger in his neck, found what I thought was an artery and just pressed down. I held that position until authorities came.”

At this point, Stone was pretty badly wounded.

His thumb was nearly severed and he had sustained gashes that were dangerously close to major arteries.

The nurses later told him that he was lucky that the cuts were not further over.

Despite his wounds he never had a second thought about helping someone else.

“I felt like I was the only person who could help him,” Stone said. “I didn’t really care about my injuries at that point because I thought that guy was gonna die, so I wanted to give him a fighting chance.”

Stone said that he believes everything happens for

a reason. Every moment in life leads to the next. He said that there was a reason him and his friends were on that train and that they moved to first class.

“I feel good that we were able to save those people there in that right moment,” Stone said.

Stone, 23, has been in the Air Force for nearly three years. His training as a medic prepared him for how to react in a situation like this, but his family taught him to help those who need help.

“I would say it was more so how I was raised and the Air Force just gave me the tools I needed to be the person I have always wanted to be I guess,” Stone said. “There have a been a bunch of influential people in my career so far that have just helped me gain the knowledge that I have.”

When asked about his family, Stone cracked a smile.

“Oh yeah. My family is proud of me. My brother is yelling ‘My brother is an international hero!’ screaming over the phone. My mother, sister, friends, family neighbors — everyone is excited for me.”

The story has been played out in the public light over the past few days and is certainly an intense ride.

Many said that it feels like a movie in the making.

Jokingly, Stone said that if they ever do make this into a movie, he knows exactly who he wants to play him.

“Denzel Washington, but I don’t think that would ever happen,” Stone joked.

Despite his fairly calm demeanor only days after the attack, Stone was able to reflect on the event as a day that could have gone a lot differently.

“If it wasn’t for Alek and Anthony, I’d be dead,” Stone said. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it by myself. He definitely woulda’ got me.”

The gunman had multiple magazines and almost 300 rounds of ammunition.

“He seemed like he was ready to fight to the end,” Stone said. “So were we.”

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First female Rangers graduate school

By Army News Service For the first two women who earned the Ranger tab, attending the Ranger School was all about honing leadership skills and being better leaders for the Army.

1st Lt. Shaye L. Haver and Capt. Kristen M. Griest, both graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, were among the 96 Soldiers who graduated Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia, Aug. 21.

“I knew how badly I wanted to go [to Ranger School] when I was a second lieutenant, before I became a platoon leader,” Griest said, during an Aug. 20 press conference. “I was hoping to go to this course because it is the best training the Army can provide, and I wanted to have that training before I had a platoon.”

Haver, an AH-64 Apache pilot, said she wanted to go to Ranger School because she knew it would make her a better leader for her Soldiers.

“The reasons I chose to come were the same as the men here: to get the experience of the elite leadership school ... and to give me the opportunity to lead my Soldiers the best that I can,” said Haver. “I think if females continue to come to this course, they can be encouraged by what we have accomplished, but hopefully they’re encouraged by the legacy that the Ranger community has left.”

Maj. Gen. Austin S. Miller, commander of the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, said during a news conference that the two women accomplished every trial and test, both physically and mentally, that was exacted upon the 94 men who also finished.

“Up front, what we’ve been very consistent on is we’ve said there will be no change to the standards

... and there weren’t,” he said. “We also said ... we’re going to be professional and objective as we work our way through this process, which is exactly what you would expect from a Ranger-qualified instructor or anybody else in the Army.”

While Grist and Haver are the first two women to graduate Ranger School, they said it was evident from their male classmates that their performance in the school — and as teammates — was more important than their gender.

Haver said that during the course, it might have been a natural assumption that the female students would have wanted to band together for support, but that was not the case. Instead, she said, support came from those Soldiers closest to them — as it would be in combat.

“We immediately integrated in our squad and became teammates that way,” Haver said. “It was never about the women trying to beat the men through Ranger School, or the women banding together for any reason in Ranger School. When you are sucking, it’s the person immediately next to you [that you rely on.] And how we were dispersed throughout the companies didn’t afford for a woman to be there. And quite frankly, I didn’t think we needed that support.

We needed support from our Ranger buddies next to us. We intentionally tried to rely on our squad mates, because they are the closest to us, and not the females around us.”

Fellow Ranger School graduates said they were impressed with Griest and Haver’s abilities, and that it didn’t make a difference that they were women.

2nd Lt. Erickson D. Krogh, an infantry officer, said

“at the end of the day, everyone was a Ranger and it was the same throughout as long as the team pulled through and accomplished the mission.”

“When we were given resupply and you’re given 2,000 rounds of machine-gun ammo, the last thing you’re caring about is whether your Ranger buddy is a man or a women — because you’re not carrying all 2,000 rounds by yourself,” added 2nd Lt. Michael V. Janowski, also an infantry officer.

For the future, Griest said she wants to consider further roles in combat arms that might one day open to women. Already she said she is looking into civil affairs, a part of the special operations community.

She said she is open to doing more.

“I am interested to see what new doors open to women,” Griest said. “I think Special Forces is something I would definitely be interested in, if my timeline permits for that. Currently I am trying to pursue civil affairs, which is under the special operations umbrella, and which is open to women. But there are also several other options out there. I am honestly not very decided about it. It is something I am looking at pursuing if more opportunities open to women.”

Haver said she wants to stay in aviation, to be the best she can be, and to go as far as she can.

“I think in the past decade ... females have served in those combat roles. I myself am attack aviation, which I plan to continue to serve in, in my role as an aviator. I can’t speak to what other females will decide to do if those doors are opened. But I can say I plan to stay with aviation as far as that will let me go, and hope to serve as far as leadership will let me in my positon.”

Soldiers must complete school before promotion

By Todd C. Lopez Army News Service

Soldiers will no longer be promoted without first having successfully completed related professional military education, or PME, courses, according to recently-signed Army Directive.

Soldiers will need to complete their schooling before they are allowed their new stripes.

“By linking structured self-development and the NCO Education System [NCOES] to subsequent promotion, we better prepare NCOs [noncommissioned officers] for the complexities of today’s operational environment while reinforcing the benefits of a deliberate, continuous, sequential and progressive professional development strategy,” wrote Army Secretary John M. McHugh in Army Directive 2015-31, which was released Aug. 13.

Beginning with the January 2016 promotion month, pinning on the sergeant will require that Soldiers have first completed the “Basic Leader Course,” which was formally known as the “War-

rior Leader Course.” For Soldiers who want to pin on staff sergeant rank, they must first have completed the Advanced Leader Course.

“Soldiers on the recommended list who are not graduates of the respective course will not be considered fully qualified for promotion pin-on regardless of their accumulated promotion points,” the directive reads. “These Soldiers will remain on the recommended list in a promotable status, but they will not be selected for promotion pin-on until they become fully qualified by completing the required course and a promotion requirement exists.”

Soldiers expecting to pin on sergeant first class as a result of a fiscal year 2016 selection board must first complete the Senior Leader Course before pinning on their new rank.

“Conditions are set so we can enforce a standard for Soldiers to complete professional military education – that is the NCOES platform – before promotion to the grade in which it was designed to support,” said Gerald J. Purcell, personnel policy integrator within the Army G-1.

Purcell said that a Soldier, who is otherwise qualified to be promoted from corporal or specialist to sergeant, will be on the promotion list. But when that Soldier’s name is next to fill an Army promotion requirement, if that Soldier is found to have not completed PME – for a specialist seeking sergeant, this means Basic Leader Course – then the Soldier will be passed up for that promotion.

“There will be a filter in place that takes their name off the list of fullyqualified names,” Purcell said. “They will get skipped. Even if they have more promotion points, they will not be considered fully-qualified to pin the grade of sergeant on.”

The Soldier who is skipped for promotion due to a lack of PME still stays on the promotion list. But once that Soldier gets the PME, he or she doesn’t automatically get stripes. Instead, the Soldier will have to wait for a future requirement.

Since the 1980s, Purcell said, the Army has allowed “conditional promotions,” where Soldiers could get their stripes without having had the

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corresponding professional military education.

“We had NCOs walking around who weren’t school-trained, with a follow-on requirement they complete the training or they were going to be reduced,” he said. “Today, the leadership believes there is a capability to provide Soldiers an opportunity to go to training, complete the training, and consequently, have all of the fundamental training in place before they are asked to perform at the next higher grade.”

With the new PME requirement, a Soldier’s stripes will not just be an indicator of rank or pay – it will be an indicator that the Soldier has been trained as a leader, Purcell said.

“When you see a Soldier wearing a sergeant rank, you know that Soldier is going to have been trained formally through an education system to prepare him or her and give them tools to succeed at that grade,” Purcell said.

“So the Soldier is going to have all the tools in their kit bag to fully succeed at their grade.”

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For your health

Protection against infectious diseases

By Abimbola Adeola Program Evaluator U�S� Army Public Health Command

The recent measles outbreak at Disneyland along with the rate of vaccine refusal by parents has started a national debate on immunizations (also known as “vaccines” or “shots”). These events have raised questions, such as: Am I protected/immune to diseases?

How do I develop protection/immunity? Are there vaccines to prevent me from getting diseases?

Vaccines against disease are said to be one of the greatest public health interventions of the 20th century.

Although vaccination is seen as a major achievement in health and wellness around the world, the discussion about vaccines continues.

There is a distinct difference between vaccination and immunization although the terms are often used interchangeably. In a nutshell, vaccines cause immunization. Vaccination is the injection of a killed or weakened organism like a virus, bacteria or parasite that causes a particular disease or set of diseases. It

produces immunity (protection) in the body against the organism so it cannot cause illness or it decreases the seriousness of an illness.

Immunization is the process by which an individual becomes immune or protected from diseases. This can happen when an individual comes in contact with the organism causing a disease or when an individual receives antibodies. Antibodies are proteins in the body that attack disease-causing organisms naturally like through breast milk or through human intervention such as getting a vaccine. It is important to note that vaccines are not available for all diseases. No one can predict when and where the next disease outbreak will occur, so make sure that you and your family members are protected by being up-to-date on vaccines.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices currently have recommendations for different vaccines for all ages to help prevent against many, but not all infectious diseases. Vaccination schedules and recommended vaccines are outlined below for each age group:

• Children (birth through 6 years old) http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/ parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf • Preteens and teens (7 through 18 years old) http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/down loads/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf • Adults http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/down loads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf Remember to always ask your health provider any questions that you have about your immunization status, recommended vaccines and booster shots. It’s also important to work with your health care provider, as not everyone may be eligible to receive all the recommended vaccines depending on their current health status or medical history.

Remember the famous saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” so make sure you take the necessary steps to ensure you and your family members are protected.

If you plan to travel, check the travel alerts and vaccine requirements.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction finds a place in the military

By Ms. Shannon Russ (G8) Mindfulness-based meditation and the military are generally two things that one would not associate with one another.

But on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dr. Valerie Rice, chief of the U.S.Army Research Laboratory’s Human Research and Engineering Directorate Army Medical Department Field Element in SanAntonio, has participated in theArmy Study Program since 2012. She has led a study entitled “Evaluating Next Generation Resiliency Training using the Virtual World of Second Life” for the last four years.

This study, along with her two related 2015 studies “Fortifying and Amplifying Resiliency Training” and “Expeditious Resiliency: Examining a 5-day Intensive Mindfulness Training,” which were recently funded, have allowed Rice and her team to work with active-duty military and veterans to examine the potential benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction for conditions such as post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and anxiety among others.

The practice of “mindfulness, or being in the moment,” uses age-old meditation practices, offering practitioners

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an outlet for stress relief, Rice said.

Members of Rice’s research team are not only educated on the topics the study proposes to address, but each member must participate in both the online and in-person portions of the study as a prerequisite to joining the research team. This gives each member a unique understanding and perspective of the study and of the issues and methods that participants are hoping to address.

Additionally, it builds a Photo coutesy of Army.mil trust and camaraderie between participants and the research team, which is important in a situation, where individuals may be revealing their deepest thoughts and fears.

Members of the Army Study Program Management Office, or ASPMO, team were invited to participate in an online mindfulness mediation session to gain an understanding of the experience. The virtual world, Second Life, is a 3-D computer environment, where avatars represent the individuals, who are participating.

In the virtual world participants are able to design the avatars to represent themselves, and even have the option to disguise the sound of their voice to the other participants. The virtual world includes not only the lodge, where participants meet, practice meditation, and have open discussions; but walking trails, horse stables, and other relaxing activities for participants.

“The virtual world reduces the anxiety that comes from going into a behavioral health center by offering anonymity,” Rice said. “There is still a stigma we have to confront that asking for help is a sign of weakness.”

A group of previous study participants came out to the Stillwell House on Fort Sam Houston to greet the team from ASPMO and to discuss their experience and

outcomes pertaining to the study. It was made clear during the discussion that the group environment — whether inperson or through the virtual world — is greatly beneficial and builds a supportive network for those participating.

Participants also experienced some positive unexpected benefits, such as weight loss, improved sleep, lower blood pressure, reduced anger, and increased calmness.

The ages, backgrounds, and ailments of participants varied greatly. The participants are active-duty military and military veterans, and range in age from 22-75 years.

One young woman was experiencing severe chronic pain resulting from an intensely stressful work environment. After participating in the mindfulness-based stress reduction study, her pain has decreased so significantly that her medication has been cut to a fraction of what she required before learning the techniques and practices the study allowed her to acquire.

Another participant shared his intimate story of being the sole survivor of a military helicopter accident. The immense stress caused by the accident, as well as the issues that arose during the investigation, gave him cause to seek out assistance.

He received “a free banana that happened to have a flyer about the study attached.”

“I really just wanted a banana, but read the flyer and decided it was worth looking into further,” he recalled.

As a result of the positive experience he has had with the mindfulness meditation, he is sharing his story on larger stages in hopes of eliminating the stereotype associated with such practices and encouraging other military service members to participate.

The study, which has competed for and been awarded funding each of the last four years, has shown tremendous success in helping Soldiers and veterans.According to one article, evidence shows that participants are still employing the mediation methods they learned six months after participation has ceased.

If virtual training proves effective, “we can support Soldiers and veterans anywhere there is an Internet connection and a computer,” Rice said.

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Bulletin board At the movies Aug. 27 - Sep. 09 Movie plots Editor’s note: Extensive renovations to improve the Taunus Movie Theater began Jan. 12, and through September, movies will be shown at Tony Bass Auditorium (Clay Kaserne Bldg. 1043). The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Please visit https://www.shopmyexchange.com/ for the most up-to-date schedule.

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“No Escape” is an intense international thriller and centers on an American businessman (Owen Wilson) as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.

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Thursday, August 27 — Hitman: Agent 47 (R) 7 p.m.

Friday, August 28 — War Room (PG) 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 29 — Hitman: Agent 47 (R) 4 p.m.

War Room (PG) 6 p.m.

Sunday, August 30 — Minions (PG) 4 p.m.

War Room (PG) 6 p.m.

Monday, August 31 — Closed Tuesday, September 1 — Closed Wednesday, September 2 — Closed Thursday, September 3 — War Room (PG) 7 p.m.

Friday, September 4 — No Escape (R) 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 5 — Paper Towns (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Southpaw (R) 6 p.m.

Straight Outta Compton (R) 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 6 — Paper Towns (PG-13) 4 p.m.

No Escape (R) 6 p.m.

Monday, September 7 — Closed Tuesday, September 8 — Closed Wednesday, September 9 — Closed

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“Southpaw“ also offers a showcase for co-star 50 Cent to shine in an unexpected, motivational role.

War Room — Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all - great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan’s world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a “war room” and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony’s hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara’s wisdom that victories don’t come by accident.

Southpaw — About tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption...Billy “The Great” Hope is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting. One fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame. With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral. His days now an endless haze of alcohol and prescription drugs, his daughter taken by Child Services and his home repossessed by the bank, Billy’s fate is all but sealed until a washed up former boxer named Tick agrees to take the bereaved pugilist under his wing so long as he agrees to his strict ethos. Relentless and utterly committed to a fighter that thinks as much as he throws punches, Tick rebuilds Billy into a new man: one that is agile, fearsome and uncompromising in the ring while thoughtful, loving and disciplined outside of it. Now, as he works to regain custody of his daughter and mounts a professional comeback, Billy must face his demons head-on as he learns that, sometimes, your greatest opponent can be yourself.

No Escape — An intense international thriller, No Escape centers on an American businessman (Wilson) as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.

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Have fun with the locals EVENTS Martinsthaler Weinfest Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30 Martinsthal, various vineyards The Martinsthaler Weinfest (wine festival) takes place from August 28 to 30, starting Friday at 6 p.m. All days will host musical performances for young and old, as well as a children’s program, church services and of course delicious wines and dishes will be offered. For more information, see www.verkehrsverein-martinsthal.de Museum embankment festival Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30 Frankfurt, Schaumainkai Come to Frankfurt’s museum embankment festival from August 28 to 30.

This is Europe’s largest cultural festival features where lots of arts and crafts are displayed in stalls accompanied by live music. Why not taste the culinary delights from around the world. For more informationl, visit www.museumsuferfest.de

Ferry wine tasting Fri, Sep 4 Bad Kreuznach, Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg Vineyard wine tastings are so last month.

Bad Münster offers an extraordinary wine tasting on a ferry on September 4 from 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds the Rhine River and try five different glasses of wine as you learn about their history and specialties.

Don’t miss this offer for only €12. Visit www.bad-kreuznach-tourist.de for more information and call 0160 – 35 72 212 to reserve your spot in the group.

Wine fest Fri, Sep 4 – Sun, Sep 6 Breidel/Mosel, Weingut zum Eulenturm Decide for yourself whether it was a good year for wine or whether you prefer the vineyard’s older selections. The vineyard im Eulenturm in Breidel opens its doors for you from September 4 to 6.

Enjoy a glass of wine in their beautiful

garden and discover extravagant delicacies like oysters or have a traditional freshly grilled steak. Admission is free.

Visit www.zum-eulenturm.de for more information.

Dippesmess Fri, Sep 11 – Mon, Sep 21 Frankfurt, Festplatz am Ratsweg Dippemess in Frankfurt is one of the oldest and most popular folk festivals in Frankfurt. It was already mentioned in the 14th century, as an exhibition for sales persons from near and far selling homewares, especially their ceramic bowls, called “Dippe,” from which the name of the event is derived. Dippemess offers a lot of fun rides, things to buy and lots of food and drinks. A fun day to spend with the whole family! For more info, go to www.frankfurt-tourismus.de SPORTS Soccer Sat, Aug 29

Mainz, Coface Arena See the 1 FSV Mainz 05 play against Hannover 96 on August 29 at 3:30 p.m.

Grab your tickets at the price of €13.50.

For more info, go to www.mainz05.de CONCERTS San Francisco Symphony Thu, Sep 3 Wiesbaden, Kurhaus San Francisco Symphony are coming back to the Rhine River after almost 8 years, bringing their conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and their solo pianist Yuja Wang that will melt your heart and quite possibly the piano keys with her fingertips. The orchestra will play Beethoven and Tschaikowski like you’ve never heard it before, guaranteeing a fascinatingly surprising and action packed musical show at the Kurhaus in Wiesbaden.

The concert starts at 8 p.m. on September 3, tickets start at €35.40 and can be purchased at www.wiesbaden.de. Visit www.sfsymphony.org for more info.

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Ford Scorpio, 1998 , 4 door automatic, $ 1400., ddundkk@hot mail.de, elec locks, windows, KMS 130,000, power stering, ABS, Air bags, air cond HONDA 2001, silver met, ABS, 5 speed, and we deliver anywhere, my ph is 0175-3213199, $1550, ddundkk@hotmail.de HONDA 2003, new TUV, silver, 4 door, 5 speed and where deliver anywhere, my ph is 01753213199, $2300, ddundkk@hot mail.de Hyundai Santor, 1997, 4 door, automatic, $ 1250, ddundkk@hot mail.de, 3.0 V-6 , clean, leather, elec windows, and windows, ali rims, KMS 107,000 and we deliver anywhere, my ph is 0175-3213199 Hyundia 2003, new TUV, silver, 4 door, 5 speed and we deliver anywhere, my ph is 0175-3213199, $2300, ddundkk@hotmail.de Mazda blue, 4 door, ABS, 5 speed, air cond, color blue, and we deliver anywhere, my ph is 0175-3213199, $1450, ddundkk@ hotmail.de Merc Benz C-180, Silver, 4 Door, 5 Speed, KMS 159,000, German TUV till Sept 2016, ABS, elec windows, $1800, and we deliver anywhere with cash in hand, MY PH IS 0175-3213199 $1950, ddundkk@hotmail.de S80 Volvo, $3,000, h_young22@ hotmail.com

Merc Benz, C-180, silver, 4 door, 5 speed, ABS and we deliver anywhere with cash in hand, my ph is -0175-3213199, $1599, ddundkk@ hotmail.de

Playpen for sale, $25.00, timboney_52@hotmail.com, good condition, Graco, pack&play, 277 GY series, has to be picked up by buyer

Merc Benz, C-180, white, automatic, â&#x201A;Ź 2000, car has German NEW TUV, no rust, in mint cond, MY PH IS 0175-3213199 call or email ddundkk@hotmail.de

Seat year 1997, Green met, air cond, ABS, power stering elec windows, price $ 1700, TUV good for 15 months, summer and winter tires my ph is 0175-3213199, $1900, ddundkk@hotmail.de

Mercury Mysitque 1999, automatic, gray, 4 door, air cond, power stering, ali rims, MI 81,000, 2.4 -V6, US mod, and we deliver anywhere with cash in hand, $ 1,599, ddundkk@hotmail.de

Volkswagen Phaeton 2007 3.0 Diesel, obo, VW's Flagship car in perfect condition. Only 72,000 Km, EuroSpec;Black metallic.

New price was over 80,000 Euro.

For full features/more pictures email: tsza52@hotmail.com, tel New Set of 4 Tires, $800/OBO, 06371-15492 DSN 480-1507 kgspang@hotmail.com, Michelin LTX M/S P255/65R17 108T, Purchased/Shipped the Wrong Size Tires so looking to sell locally ANNOUNCEMENTS vice ship back to the dealer. Va- All ads and pics on class-world.com lued over $900 for the set, not counting shipping costs.

Are you 38 y/o m, 6.74 tall who Opel Astra, red, 4 door, 5 speed, air cond and we deliver and my ph is 0175-3213199, price , $1400, ddundkk@hotmail.de

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Opel Omega, 2.0 LTR, silver met, ABS, all weather tires, air cond, US Youth Soccer Europe Olym$1300, ddundkk@hotmail.de pic Development Prgm IDs the best American players across EuParts: 1999 VW Golf Variant rope. Train w/ professional GerIV(Kombi), does not run. Transmis- man coaches, compete as US sion/drivetrain in great shape. team in Inter'l competition. See Please contact Mike @ 0176- more at www.usys-europe.org 6494-0455 for more info. scottjenmcdonald@aol.com

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T-Eumex 220PC, for fast and comfortable internet communicatiRayman Raving Rabbits, Wii gaon. Isdn $15, isabell_1_98@ya me, perfect condition, like new! hoo.com, €10, copongracz@gmail.com, The Bigs Baseball, Wii Game, **See pics on class-world.com perfect condition, like new! €8, SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, Wii coemser@gmail.com **See pics game, like new!, €12, ccopon on class-world.com gracz@gmail.com **See pics on class-world.com

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Echo GT 225 weed eater/string trimmer for sale by first owner.

Paid $ 205.- one year ago, now selling for $ 110.-Trimmer is in excellent condition, clean and has been serviced. GT225 is ideal for trimming lawns, etc. Light weight yet powerful gas engine, comes with extra nylon cutting string.Will give you an introduction to operate unit. Call 0172 35 64442 Laney speakers, for more information Call: 017622987498

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Wanna feel like yr r driving for real? Then dont miss this!, pics on 220 volt transformer. 1 X 75 watt class-world.com, €20, copon for $20. Contact Eric and Mia at gracz@gmail.com **See pics on 063759949674. class-world.com Bible study books etc, $20, isabell_1_98@yahoo.com Engleby from Sebastian Faulks!

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On the front are pictures of peaces signs and the label name is shown. Size M. Barley worn.

Good condition. For pics see www.class-world.com. €9. jani na.wuttke@gmx.de Black knitted pullover. Size XS but fits also for size M. €5. See www.class-world.com for pictures. Janina.Wuttke@gmx.de

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Collection of leather bound, signed by the author, 1st edition books, mint cond. Over 100 different books. Authors include: Norman Mailer, William F. Buckley, Joseph Heller, Elie Wiesel, Donald Mc Dunne, John Updicke, Tom Wolfe, etc. $ 15.000 - serious inquiries only! Call: 0631-940213 or 0151-270-19822 Dark green Roxy Jeans. Size 30.

Find pictures at www.classworld.com. €10. janina.wuttke@ gmx.de For That Special Collector a Beautiful The United States commemorative presidential collection, spvendor@gmail.com GAP Sweatshirt: Perfect condition, like new. Size small., €5, coem ser@gmail.com Green wedges, size 40, never worn. Paid €50, asking $40.

017622987498 Handbag "Alexander": Brown, leather bag, hardly used, perfect condition! €8, pics on classworld.com, copongracz@ gmail.com Handbag "Esprit brand": Small bad, black leather, ideal if you only need to carry few things around with you like purse, cell phone etc., €5, pics on class-world.com, copongracz@gmail.com Handbag: Classy black leather bag. Hardly used, perfect condition!, pics on class-world.com, €15, copongracz@gmail.com Hollister strapless top. White color, size M. With ribbons to tie a bow on the back. €15. For pics see www.class-world.com. Contact janina.wuttke@gmx.de Knee length satin dress, size 40 from Vero Moda, €20.

017622987498 Kookai dress, size 40, $30, chiffron material, purple, pink, and beige, worn once, 017622987498, see class world for pictures.

Labtop or plate table. Perfect when sitting on couch eating for to place labtop on. 017622987498 Lace dress, eggshell/offwhite, size 6, never worn. For wedding/ prom/summer night out. $50; 017622987498 or isabell_1_98@ya hoo.com Pic on www.classworld.eu

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Pumps, black, hardly worn, great condition, size 9M!, €5, pics on class-world.com, copongracz@ gmail.com, pics on classworld.com Red shoes/pumps, Size 41, worn once, too big., €10, isabell_1_98@ yahoo.com Sandals "Anne Klein": Classy s..., Sandals "Anne Klein": Classy shoes, brown leather, great to wear at work or for going out at night. Only slight signs of usage.

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