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For your health

TV stars

USAREUR Family featured on German television.

See page 13.

Command swap

Sullivan takes reins from McAdoo in Baumholder. See page 8.

What do you do to stay in shape? See stories on pages 18-19.

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

Aug. 2, 2012

Teaming up for security, force protection

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

German Police officers from throughout West Hessen joined their U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Military Police counterparts to streamline force protection and security operations July 19.

The host nation law enforcement personnel from Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, Special Weapons and Tactics units and other agencies toured the new Shalikashvili Mission Command Center and parking garage on Clay Kaserne and local housing areas to become better familiarized with the garrison’s new and old facilities.

“It’s important be-

cause we depend on each other for security,” said William Trabucco, USAG Wiesbaden’s deputy director of emergency services. “Neither one of us (U.S. military or host nation law enforcers) has enough people to do everything on our own, so it’s important to know how each other operates.”

Trabucco explained that in an emergency situation, quite often both German Police and the MPs arrive simultaneously — so knowing how to work together to coordinate response actions is crucial.

Ensuring the various elements of the host nation police forces become better familiar with the See Teaming up on page 4

Photo by Katrina Gluth

Say cheese for 47 years of service Patrick Cline (from left), Chap. (Maj.) Harold Cline, Carly Cline, Delaney Reeder and Erin Cline celebrate Army Community Service’s 47th birthday at a party in the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center July 25. ACS celebrated close to five decades of serving community members by inviting Soldiers and their Families to the WEC for free bowling and cake.

Preparing for school Student orientations, open houses to welcome students, parents it’s their leisure reading,” Witmer said.

While the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe publish a school supply list on their It may still be the lazy days of summer for local website, Witmer said the most important youths, but with the start of school less than items students should obtain are paper, pens a month away, students and parents are adand pencils.

“You may not need everything vised to start getting ready for the big day. on the DoDDS-E recommended list.

“Enjoy your last days of summer, but Parents should be aware that a variety of don’t wait until school starts to get back on special events are planned in anticipation a school schedule,” said Peter Witmer, U.S. of the start of DoDDS classes on Aug. 27.

Army Garrison Wiesbaden school liaison officer. “Start getting your school supplies together Baumholder orientations and read — even recreational reading — to help Baumholder schools will hold new student orienstimulate the brain. tations on the following dates: Smith Elementary “Reading at any age for any child is going to help School Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.; Baumholder Middle High in academic performance, whether it’s Sure Start or School Aug. 23 at noon; Wetzel Elementary School high school. It’s important for the child, particularly in Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Wetzel Elementary School hosts his or her formative years to get into the reading habit. a meet and greet Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. Smith ElemenAnything they like to read is good — particularly if See Preparing for school on page 23

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Photo by Karl Weisel

William Trabucco, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden deputy director of emergency services, talks about law enforcement and security issues with Polizei Director Volker Pfeiffer, chief of the West Hessen Polizei.

Commentary A Summer Hire and her notepad

By Katrina Gluth

Special to the Herald Union

“Hey — you’re the girl from the Herald Union, right?” was a phrase I heard often in my six weeks of working for the Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office.

Originally my plans for the summer, had I not worked for Summer Hire, were to have enjoyed a continuous game of rock-paper-scissors with my roommates on whose turn it was to clean the apartment and working my boring, regular job at the factory.

Needless to say, I had some time to fill and there was cash to be earned.

In the beginning, waking up at 5:40 a.m. to get to the office by 7:30 a.m. seemed daunting, but I wish now it wouldn’t have to end.

My time working at the garrison’s Public Affairs Office has been a great experience in many ways. Being shy I was forced out of my shell to conduct interviews, attend and observe events and bug community members about filling out information surveys.

I made some big and small friends at School Age Services, was kicked out of the Post Office, personally met Spiderman and had a moment in the limelight each week as I voiced the “Things To Do” on AFN Radio.

What may have been the best part of my Summer Hire experience is the feeling of community.

Darmstadt has been my home since 2001, and when the base closed in 2008 I became an American truly stranded among Germans, especially since the empty bases remain untouched and a symbol of former times for Darmstadt.

However, thanks to Summer Hire I have a newfound energy and interest in the Wiesbaden community.

I’ve come to realize what a great base this is, as well as recognizing the potential it has to be even better.

Thanks to the work the Public Affairs Office sent me out to do, I also know all the opportunities and places to volunteer. (Katrina Gluth, a senior in college, worked at the garrison’s Public Affairs Office as a Summer Hire employee.)

Have a quality-of-life Ask the commander: question or comment?

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander — questions, comments or suggestions about quality-of-life issues? Please visit the garrison’s Facebook, Twitter or Interactive Customer Evaluation pages (easy access via the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army. mil), send an email to the Public Affairs Office (usagwiesbadenpao@eur. army.mil) or a letter to the editor (see address below).

Security concerns

BJ F. commented — I am getting frustrated that military families who live in military housing such as Crestview, Hainerberg and Aukamm here in Wiesbaden do not feel safe. You have people breaking into cars, others going around and taking pictures of windows and such, and now you have German kids at the park in Crestview hanging out in dark clothes so you won’t be able to see them. Plus the fact that they have no respect at all and pee wherever they want to. … Supposedly you guys say we should feel safe, but how can you feel safe when anyone is allowed to come into housing anytime they want to. It’s not fair to all of us who have to live in these housing areas to have to put up with it.

I was told the MPs would be patrolling every hour around housing, but I have yet to see that. I think something should be done to help the military families that have to be overseas feel safe where they live. I don’t feel safe living here.

I am pretty sure there are a lot of other people who feel the same way as I do and I hope something gets done to make us feel better about living here.

Response: BJ, I am sorry that you feel that way about living overseas. I think most of us view it as a wonderful opportunity. Regardless, I want to reassure you that the host nation and U.S. military police forces are doing everything they can to keep you and your Family safe while living in Wiesbaden. Petty street crime is not unique to Germany. We have caught both Americans and Germans committing these crimes in our housing areas.

We could reduce the number of cases with help from residents. We have yet to have a case where the vehicle owner did not either leave valuables in plain

view or the vehicle unlocked willing to serve our needs to or both. In one case a thief we make our wait pleasant. Thank caught described how it was you to everyone for working so like going shopping because very hard to make those of us the cars were unlocked and recently joining the community the valuables including passfeel welcomed. ports, wallets with cash and More museum credits cards inside, cameras, feedback cell phones, iPods, navigation Col. David Bonnie M. commented: systems, etc. were left out and Carstens, U.S. I read in the latest Herald he could just scoop items out Army Garrison Union a complaint to the comof the seats and fill up a bag Wiesbaden mander regarding the Harlekin full of valuables in a short commander Museum in Wiesbaden not span of time without breaking into a single vehicle. We have daily being appropriate for young children.

MP vehicle patrols, MP bike patrols, I haven’t been to the museum, but it German Police patrols, plain-clothed definitely sounds like something my investigators conducting surveillance, 8- and 11-year-olds would love. I will K9 (dog) patrols, horse patrols and a be taking them to see it. My complaint daily patrol by a German Police sur- is the fact that something that families veillance helicopter that frequently may very well enjoy was taken down passes the U.S. areas. We continue from Things to Do simply because an to remind residents to please secure individual found something in the mutheir belongings, but stairwell doors seum objectionable. Instead of taking it down, you could easily put an asterisk remain unlocked, bikes, motorcycles that says some may find this not approand other items are left unsecured and priate for young children. Personally, I unattended and are easy targets for have no problems answering my chilthieves both German and American. dren’s questions, but I do not appreciate All residents are reminded to call the censorship because of the objections MP desk when something is happenof an individual. There are people that ing so they can respond. To reach the find the showing of a square inch of MP desk call mil 337-5096/5097 or civ skin objectionable and would love to (0611) 705-5096/5097. dictate to others what they should or

Germany comes alive

Esther V. commented: After being in Germany for a year in Heidelberg and never really knowing what was happening in the community, I was feeling very disconnected and discouraged about living in Germany. When my husband got orders to move to Wiesbaden I was not convinced it would be any better. Wow was I ever wrong. Though we currently have only been in the Wiesbaden community now for a little over 15 days, Germany has come alive to me and my family in part thanks to the wonderful people of this community and in part to the wonderful garrison Facebook page.

I am so very grateful for all the updates and the wonderful job Public Affairs and MWR have done in keeping us motivated about living overseas. Also my stay at the Wiesbaden Lodging has been wonderful, as well as my experience with Housing. The staff has been very welcoming and professional, as well as

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shouldn’t do. Germans are much more open about nudity than Americans. We are in their culture so we must deal with it. We can only control our own personal space within the home. A possible disclaimer would be the best thing to do, but I object to taking down an activity that many might find fun for families because it assaults the senses of some individual. If you are going to start that, then I guess you should be taking down lots of things. For example, there is a wonderful children’s science museum in Amsterdam called Nemo which has a large area devoted purely to sex. If I had not seen Barbie and Ken in the sexual position myself, I wouldn’t have believed it. So do my children miss out on an excellent science museum simply because of that? Would you not advertise a great science museum because you are aware there is a sex area? I hope See Ask the commander on page 3

Command and newspaper staff

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

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News and features News flash Central Issue Facilities closed

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

Phishing scam alert

The U.S. Army Regional Computer Emergency Response Team-Europe warns all computer users that a series of phishing emails containing a malicious .zip attachment has been making the rounds. The phishing email attempts to entice the reader into opening the attachment to find out the details of a potential traffic ticket. Subject lines range from “Speed limit violation camera shot” to “You have to pay your speed limit violation ticket within 21 days.” Computer users are warned to delete these emails immediately, to never open the attachments and to not reply to such messages.

For more information call mil 380-5232.

USAREUR to return facilities

U.S. Army Europe will return the San Gottardo Signal Site near Vicenza, Italy, and part of Wiesbaden’s Crestview Housing to the host nations in 2012.

The small site in Italy was formerly used by signal units for radio retransmission and training in the past, but is now excess. The site is about 4,400 square meters, with a fence and a concrete pad for vehicle parking.

The partial return of Crestview Housing entails eight buildings which are outside the housing area fence line. They are separate from the rest of the housing aera and have not been used for several years.

There are no military or civilian positions associ-

ated with the return of either return.

The returns are part of USAREUR’s ongoing campaign to seek cost savings and more effective and efficient operating procedures wherever possible. In recent years USAREUR has divested more than 570 sites, including caserns and housing areas, as well as isolated radio and radar positions. By 2015 USAREUR expects to return four more major garrisons (Heidelberg, Mannheim, Bamberg and Schweinfurt) consisting of 33 sites, providing more than $300 million in annual savings — all without Base Realignment And Closure funding. (USAREUR Public Affairs) Retired Staff Sgt. Dan Nevins, director of Warrior Speak, and retired Marine Staff Sgt. Mason Poe, government contractor, lead participants across the finish line of the 18-mile ride during the 2011 Soldier Ride at Camp Bostalsee.

Free parks passes

The National Park Service invites U.S. military members and their Families to obtain a free annual pass for the more than 2,000 federal recreation sites in the United States. The pass, which has an $80 value, must be picked up in person at a federal recreation site (with a Common Access Card or military ID (Form 1173). Visit www.nps. gov for more information.

Wiesbaden MP honored

Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Thomas Kullberg, with U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Directorate of Emergency Services, who was named the recipient of the 2012 Veterans of Foreign Wars Law Enforcement National Award.

Kullberg, who has been extremely proactive in working with his host nation partners to build better relations, enhance skills and a close working relationship, received the award which recognizes an “individual who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility.”

Calling young artists

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Crayola invite military children to show their colorful side for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Authorized shoppers 16 years and younger can go to www.shopmyexchange.com/ Community/patriotfamily to download and print the contest illustration and rules. Entries, which must be received by Aug. 25 will be judged on creativity and skill level. (AAFES Public Affairs)

Win a vacation

Authorized Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons have an opportunity to win one of four all-inclusive vacation packages to an Armed Forces Recreation Center. To enter the Great Getaways Vacation Sweepstakes visit www.AFRC.com through Aug. 31 and play the online memory-match game. Patrons can enter once per day. (Courtesy of IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs)

Photo by Charles Belluomo

At lake near Baumholder

Wounded warrior ride to be held Aug. 4 Service members from the U.S. Army in Europe and partner nations, along with local community members, interested in supporting injured service members are invited to participate in the Wounded Warrior Project’s community ride at Lake Bostalsee in Nohfelden on Aug. 4.

The community ride is the culmination of the four-day event in which wounded warriors from the European theater participate in rides that allow them to continue to rebuild their confidence and strength in a supportive environment. It also provides wounded warriors the opportunity to promote their positive message of recovery while encouraging community members to ride alongside, support from the route sidelines or volunteer to assist with the event.

The Soldier Ride in Germany, a WWP program, is

supported by the European Regional Medical Command’s Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe and aims to provide rehabilitative cycling opportunities to help wounded warriors from the U.S. and partner nations restore their physical and emotional well-being.

Lake Bostalsee is approximately 20 miles from Baumholder. Registration and packet pick-up opens at 8 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 9 a.m.

The ride begins at 9:30 a.m. with a choice of a fivemile or 15-mile route, followed by a closing ceremony and a community picnic.

Event coordinators are asking community members to register online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ programs/soldier-ride.aspx in order to determine the size of the crowd, but there is no charge to participate in the event.

Ask the commander . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 2 not. I was caught unaware and it would have been nice to know beforehand, but I survived and so did my children. They also had fetuses in jars in the different stages of development. I’m sure many would find that objectionable. In any event, if something comes to your attention where there might be an activity that some might find objectionable, please make note of it but don’t keep us in the dark about potential fun activities because of the censorship of others. I would also think a disclaimer that you don’t endorse anything on the things to do and it is up to the family to decide whether or not they attend. You

can’t possibly be expected to preview every activity (nor is that your responsibility) to determine what is or isn’t appropriate.

Response: Thanks Bonnie for sharing your views on the subject as well. You are right; in retrospect, we realized we might have overreacted by simply removing the entry that might indeed interest some visitors. It was included again in the most recent Things to Do newsletter with a disclaimer warning that it might not be appropriate for younger viewers. Thanks to both of you for sharing your views and helping us make the Things the Do offerings as accurate as possible.

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News and features From the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

July 1 Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

Wiesbaden: Two Family members are being charged with shoplifting after concealing cigars inside an umbrella and leaving without paying.

July 2 Baumholder: An Army and Air Force Exchange Service employee is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with a traffic accident after striking a vehicle.

July 3 Baumholder: An AAFES employee is being charged with drunken driving after swerving off the road and striking a tree, and having no USAREUR license.

Wiesbaden: A bag of trash in the basement of government quarters was set on fire, setting off the sprinklers. The offender remains at large.

July 4 Baumholder: A recycling bin in government quarters was set on fire by an unknown person.

Wiesbaden: A Family member became a victim of larceny, after someone stole her tax documents from the passenger side of her vehicle.

July 5 Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical.

Wiesbaden: A noncommissioned officer became a victim of larceny after someone stole his iPod Nano and two pairs of shoes from his vehicle.

July 6 Baumholder: A Family member is being charged with drunken and disorderly conduct after becoming belligerent at a barbecue in family housing.

Wiesbaden: An officer is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical.

July 7 Baumholder: Two NCOs are being charged with owning an unregistered vehicle.

Wiesbaden: An NCO living in family housing became a victim when someone stole his GPS device from his vehicle.

July 8 Baumholder: A Family member is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical.

July 9 Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with sexual assault after inappropriately touching a victim without consent.

Wiesbaden: During a walking patrol, Military Police found paraphernalia in government housing, with unknown subjects in the vicinity.

July 10 Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical.

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Continued from page 1 Wiesbaden military community is also important, because different agencies are called upon to respond depending on the situation.

“In special instances, such as a hostage situation, special operations from Frankfurt would respond,” said Erste Polizeihauptkommissar Thomas Fink, with the West Hessen Polizei. “But if we had a situation such as a sniper, we would be responsible.

“To be well prepared for all situations, we invited representatives from all of the Photo by Master Sgt. Robert Sanders organizations that serve this area,” Fink German and U.S. law enforcement officers tour the Shasaid. “There are also liaisons to German likashvili Mission Command Center July 19.

Intelligence who would determine if there Recent reports of an attempted kidnapping in the is a greater threat.”

Longtime cooperation and close ties both on and Kaiserslautern military community saw the spread of a false rumor that a child had been kidnapped in off the job, are extremely valuable, Fink said.

“It’s very helpful to have years of close cooperation. the Wiesbaden military community. He asked that That makes the work easier. It’s so important that we Wiesbaden military community members stay informed through official channels such as Community know each other both on and off the job.

“Americans are a part of Wiesbaden, and we are Information Briefings, the Herald Union, AFN and responsible for all of its citizens — we provide the same other venues and not rely on word of mouth which support and security measures,” said Fink. “If anyone is often inaccurate, if not outright wrong.

A force protection exercise scheduled to be held has a problem, we ask that he or she talk to us. We want all Americans to know they are welcome here.” in August will further fine-tune the ability of host Future plans call for continued mounted patrols, nation and U.S. military first responders to work increased traffic controls and greater joint operations, together, he said.

“It will enhance our capabilities to respond to emerFink said.

Fink stressed that this cooperative emphasis comes gencies within the garrison,” Trabucco said. “They from the top down with Polizei Director Volker Pfei- (host nation responders) have the ability to contribute ffer, chief of the West Hessen Polizei, leading the effort. augmentation to our security forces very quickly.

The garrison’s deputy director of emergency “People may not always be aware of them, but operations also stressed the importance of commu- the Polizei and MPs are out there watching for their nity members not spreading unconfirmed rumors. safety,” Trabucco added.

Know rules for shipping wine stateside

By Robert Szostek

U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs Office

Many Americans start a wine collection while stationed in Europe. With some advance planning, wine connoisseurs can still enjoy their favorite European vintages when they move to their new stateside homes.

“First contact your Transportation Office for shipping procedures and how, if possible, to get reimbursed for the transportation costs,” said Tim Sellman, acting director of the U.S. European Command’s Customs and Border Clearance Agency. He added that you will have to pay any customs duty or tax due on the wine.

Military transportation officials may recommend you not pack wine in personal property shipments for fear of damage if bottles break. Transportation offices also maintain lists of wine merchants and moving companies that ship wine. “The company will tell you about state restrictions on alcohol and how to pay any tax that needs paying.” He explained that you should ship the collection to an airport with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office.

After the packers pack the collection, they will provide a shipping document and a copy of the bill of sale/receipt for the tax and shipping costs. Find out the shipment’s airline, flight number, date of arrival and, most important of all, the shipping document number before flying.

“When you arrive stateside, go to the airport’s cargo section with the shipping documents,” Sellman explained. “They will give you additional paperwork to take to the CBP office.” He recommends people personally clear their wine collection at the port of entry because using a customs house broker is expensive.

Customs will work out the duty and IRS tax and stamp the customs clearance. Customs officials report that the duty on still wine is currently 8.4 cents per liter, but goes up to 19.8 cents for sparkling wine.

Duty can be as little as 3.5 cents for vermouth. IRS tax depends on the alcoholic strength of the beverage concerned and works out to around six cents per liter for wine. However, these rates of tax and duty are subject to change.

“Take your customs clearance back to the cargo section where the collection is released to you,” Sellman concluded.

Sellman pointed out that the U.S. Postal Service does not allow mailing wine, and express shipping companies are usually unwilling to ship wine. Some airlines, however, will allow small collections to be checked as excess baggage for a fee.

Call a military customs office to find out more about shipping liquor products or consult the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau website at www.ttb. gov/importers/personal_importation.shtml.

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USAG Wiesbaden gets new senior NCO

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

The Wiesbaden military community welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa during a luncheon on Clay Kaserne July 26.

Mustafa, who last served as the command sergeant major of the 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, in Fort Bliss, Texas, took over the senior enlisted leader slot at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden this month following the departure of Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince in May. “Command Sgt. Maj. Mustafa comes to us with a huge amount of experience,” said Col. David Carstens,

USAG Wiesbaden commander, during the luncheon in the Community Activity Center.

Citing Mustafa’s deployment in leadership positions during Operations Desert Storm, Restore Hope, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, and wealth of experience while serving all over the United States and in Korea, Carstens said he was looking forward to the new command sergeant major’s assistance in enhancing critical support within Wiesbaden to better serve Soldiers and their Families.

Among challenges Carstens said he has asked Mustafa to tackle are making the Wiesbaden Welcome Center an inclusive experience for all newcomers and achieving the Army’s one-plus-one

standard for service now … like it’s truly a way of life here.” members residing in the barracks.

Sharing stories of The garrison’s new instances where Wiesbaden military comsenior noncommismunity members came sioned officer thanked all those who helped immediately to his aid in the days since he’s welcome him and his arrived, not knowing Family to Wiesbaden. anything about his rank “On behalf of my or background, Mustafa Family, thanks for the said he knew he was best and warmest weljoining “a winning come I’ve had in 28 Command Sgt. Maj. team. … All across this years in the Army,” said Sa’eed A. Mustafa installation I’ve seen Mustafa, who hails from Highland Falls, N.Y. “One of the things these kinds of examples.

I’ve noticed, as Col. Carstens is fond “I’m looking forward to rolling up of saying, ‘Wiesbaden is your home in my sleeves and getting out there to do Germany. … I feel like I’m home right big things,” he said.

Expo offers latest in cutting-edge technology the information goes to a central location — we know what’s happening, Special to the Herald Union when it happened and what we plan to A candy store for technology lovers do about it — everyone is informed,” would have been one way to describe said Mark Goodell of Global Emergency the Technology Expo which took place Resources. “A good example of this July 20 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. technology would be in the olden days “We have about 70 vendors here a Soldier came into the hospital and retoday and project to have between 350- ceived a chalk marking on his forehead 400 visitors,” explained Sarah Hoppey, based off how dire the situation was. With event manager, “Our goal is to bring this technology, we can scan the codes mission-essential technology and ideas of each Soldier injured as it happens. to you, and an expo such as this is one And when they arrive at the medical of our most cost-effective ways so ev- station doctors will already know which Soldiers need immediate care, how they eryone wins.”

Representatives from Dell, IBM, sustained their injury, and how to help. It will save a lot of time, General Dynamics, ur goal is to and in this particular T-Systems and Panaexample it can save bring mission-essensonic were among the many companies tial technology and many lives.”

Though the main showing off their lat- ideas to you, and an product T-Systems est equipment. Others expo such as this is included Juniper Netwas displaying may one of our most costworks and Swish Data not have the same effective ways so Corporation. lifesaving potential everyone wins.”

“We are a smaller as Global Emergency company — nobody Resources, it was defihas really heard of us — so we have to nitely as important — especially to the work a little harder to get our name out safety of the military’s mission. there and generate interest,” said Debbie “This is the phone Angelika Merkel Tyrrell from Juniper Networks. uses,” T-Systems representative Alex “We are the ‘network plumbers’ and Kroell boasted as he showed what looked are responsible for securing all networks. like an ordinary smart phone. “The We have a few larger contracts with SiMKo model is a secure mobile phone, the military right now and are gaining certified by the Germans as classified.

The phone has two modes — public exposure,” Tyrrell said.

The ever-present crowd by Global and secure — which can be changed by Emergency Resources showed that the pressing a button. In secure mode the technology they displayed spoke for phone can not access the Internet or take A representative of SourceFire talks about securing computer systems itself. photos for example, and all incoming and other offerings from his company with a visitor to the Technology “We created a situational awareness data is stored in a special data area. These Expo in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center July 20.

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Myriad of aid for new and old parents here.”

Though the name implies it’s only for beginBaby Julian was ner parents, exbound to be a Skype perienced parents superstar by the age of 1. with new babies But months before who may need his birth his parents some refresher reached out to the Army training or supCommunity Service to port are encourget vital support on how aged to use the to take care of him. program also.

Janice and Cody “We’re not Prescott knew they only for new would need reassurance parents; it’s for about bringing a baby anybody havinto the world. Birthing their first or ing, breastfeeding and fifth child,” said changing diapers were Lohnes. “We help just a few of the queswith adjusting tions they had before his siblings and exbirth two months ago. perienced parents Thanks to the New to a new baby, Parent Support Program, because the dethey get their questions answered often about Photo by Chrystal Smith mands on time are different.” how things are going.

Elias Barlow carefully lines up the plastic cones during Play in the Park, a playgroup hosted by the New Lohnes said “I knew I was going Parent Support Program, July 27 in Crestview Housing. The NPSP hosts the next Play in the Park in Hainto need help, especially erberg Housing Aug. 10. that overall the with my family being program exists include Baby Wearing and they need.” helped with exercises for being in the States,” said Cody, a to provide parents and parentsMommy Daddy 101 — a crash When the Prescotts initially calm and dealing with labor. stay-at-home father, who said to-be with the tools they need course on labor, delivery and sought assistance from the They even taught Cody how a friend referred him and his newborn care. Resources also NPSP they said they learned to help me stay calm during to enjoy the journey of parentwife to the NPSP to get baby hood. include hospital-grade breast of the additional services and labor,” said Janice. books and videos.“I’d probably “We’re here to build confipumps. took advantage of the EmpaWhile home visits are one be on Skype a lot with family dence to let parents know they “We want to be the go- thetic Dad’s program, Mommy aspect of the NPSP and highly or pretty lost, not knowing how are not alone and they can do to place for parents who Daddy 101 and home visits encouraged to meet individual to change a diaper.” a good job at parenting,” said “Just the thought of going have questions,” said Deborah — where a home visitor goes needs, participation is volun- Lohnes. through labor was very stressful Lohnes, NPSP home visitor to the home and addresses any tary.

The New Parent Support Without the help of the for me,” said Janice who said who is also a registered nurse concerns parents would have Program is located at Texas the couple sought out prenatal and certified professional about the child’s progress and NPSP Cody and Janice were Strasse 57 in Wiesbaden’s unsure of how things with guidance from the NPSP and midwife, who added that the welfare.

Hainerberg Housing. Call “I had to get the ‘scare’ out Julian would have gone. started receiving home visits program maintains connecmil 335-5330/5331/5234 or tions to other parent and child of me,” said Cody who added “I think they’re awea couple of months before the civ (0611) 4080 330/331/234 support programs around the that they generally do tummy some.

I don’t know what we birth. for more information. In community such as La Leche time and discuss the baby’s would’ve done without them.

In addition to its media Baumholder, stop by Building League and Women, Infants health.

“They really taught They helped us with a bunch of resources and home visits, the 8746 in the Hospital Complex and Children.

“If we don’t important stuff,” said Janice. me how to keep him calm and program also offers classes, or call mil call mil 485-8188 have the answer, we will know “We will probably keep using swaddle him.” playgroups and specialized or civ (06783) 6-8188. their services as long as we’re “They brought over videos equipment. Its class offerings where to send them for the help

By Chrystal Smith U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

The New Parent Support Program offers a wide array of resources and programs to parents expecting children or who have children up to 3 years old. The following are a listing what’s offered in Wiesbaden: Home Visits — are provided on a voluntary basis to families who are pregnant or have children up to age 3. Parenting support is individually tailored to each family’s needs and designed to increase the parents’ ability to identify and plan for the challenges and difficulties involved in caring for infants and young children.

Breastfeeding Counseling — Learn about

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your baby’s hunger cues, positioning and latch to make breastfeeding as successful and enjoyable as it was designed to be. If you’re experiencing pain, discomfort or simply want to make sure you’re on track, give us a call. We are happy to help and are usually available to come the very same day.

Play Mornings — is a play group for parents and children, 12 months to 3 years old. The play group allows parents to meet and network with each other while learning about child development, parenting skills and age-appropriate activities for their children such as free play, art, and music; meets Thursday from 10-

11:30 a.m.

Newborn Network — is an informal forum for parents of children under 12 months.

At each meeting, parents will receive information related to parenting as well as socialize with other parents who have infants; meets first and third Wednesday monthly from 10–11 a.m.

Baby Wearing — is a class taught by community volunteers where parents can learn how to wear or carry babies in a sling. Instruction generally includes front and back carry techniques for newborns and children up to 2 years old, and baby wearing safety; meets first Wednesday monthly from 11 a.m. to noon.

Daddy and Me Play Date — is like the “Play Mornings” play group, but for dads and children from 12 months to 3 years old.

Empathetic Dad’s Program — Now fathers can experience a little of what it’s like to be pregnant. Empathy bellies are available for expecting dads to wear two to three hours a day for three to five days.

Mommy Daddy 101 — is designed to increase parent’s ability and understanding of labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum care, newborn care, and relaxation techniques; offered the first Tuesday monthly from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Army Community Service, Hainerberg Housing, Building 7790.

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News and features

Major changes on way for signal

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Photo by Wendy Brown

Nathan Muncy, 5th Signal Command, talks at the Technology Fair July 20.

With the Army looking to cut $1 billion from its information technology budget, major changes are on the way for 5th Signal Command over the next three years.

For that reason, Nathan Muncy, chief of enterprise systems and applications branch at 5th Signal Command, briefed a group of 30 technology industry officials about those changes during a Technology Fair at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center July 20.

Col. Bruce Crawford, 5th Signal commander, thanked everyone for attending the talk and said his door is open if anyone wanted to talk to him about the issues.

The Army’s goal is to close 75 percent of the Army’s data centers, Muncy said, and officials are looking

at 175 for potential closure. By the end, that they own,” Muncy said.

Army officials would like to have 25 The changes will affect the way 5th core datacenters, Muncy said.

Signal does business, Muncy said. The “Everyone is getting their budgets command provides information techcut to the tune of milnology service in lions,” Muncy said. very command is support of UniIn Europe, the under the microscope fied Land Operations in EUCOM idea is to have a right now to justify and AFRICOM small footprint by every system that they and is a frequent fiscal year 2015, own, every applicabuyer of comMuncy said, and tion that they own.” puter equipment in some cases, the and services.

Army is asking that centers slated for closure to close a Government officials estimate a year early. savings of $500 million over five years, The Army also plans to lease the Muncy said. datacenters commercially and move The new strategy will allow 5th from government owned and operated Signal to reduce costs, maximize the centers to commercially owned and use of resources, provide predictable operated centers, Muncy said. yearly costs, shorten the timeframe “Every command is under the for service delivery and increase the microscope right now to justify every amount of infrastructure used, Muncy system that they own, every application said.

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Mark Goodell of Global Emergency Resources talks to Soldiers about a situational awareness platform device.

Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 5 phones are a combination of hardware, software, a T-Mobile card and an encryption card.”

There were also displays of the latest equipment in cameras and surveillance gear, a smart board set up so visitors could interact, sunglasses that took pictures, 3D glasses, and the latest in computer and printing hardware.

The University of Maryland and the University of Phoenix also had tables advertising the various IT and cyber-security degrees they offer, as well as information on the various certification tests offered through the Education Center. (Katrina Gluth, a University of Maryland senior, is a Summer Hire employee with the garrison’s Public Affairs Office.)

Kaiserslautern Church of Christ Mühlstrasse 34 • 67659 Kaiserslautern Schedule of Services Sundays

Wednesdays

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

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

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

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

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USAG Baumholder changes command

By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

Lt. Col. Michael D. Sullivan assumed command of the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder during a July 20 ceremony that also honored the service of outgoing commander, Col. Sam McAdoo.

Sullivan took command from McAdoo, who served as the garrison commander since 2010. McAdoo departs for an assignment at Fort Gordon, Ga. where he will serve as the chief of concepts, requirements and developments division.

McAdoo thanked Soldiers, civilians, host nation employees and host nation civilians and leaders during his farewell speech. “To the directors and chiefs and other civilian leaders, it’s been my distinct pleasure to have been on your team. If I have learned anything from you, it’s patience, a profound respect for your professionalism in an ever changing IMCOM world. To our local national workforce, who with a yeoman’s effort made this community run, I thank you not only for your service to the United States, but also for being the exemplary symbol of a great German-American friendship and relationship that we have.

For our host nation civilians and leaders, you have rounded out the German experience for me and my family and it’s been

Photo by Savannah Son

Lt. Col. Michael D. Sullivan, incoming commander for the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, receives the garrison colors from Col. Bryan D. DeCoster, U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg commander, July 20 during the change of command ceremony. Sullivan took command of the garrison from outgoing commander Col. Sam McAdoo. an honor to work with you and find solutions for our shared concerns.”

Sullivan received his Army commission in the infantry in 1994 from the United States Military Academy. His most recent assignment was as the chief of plans, 3rd Infantry Divi-

sion, Fort Stewart, Ga. He is no stranger to Germany, having served tours in Einsiedlerhof, Vilseck and Hohenfels.

He has also had tours at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Bragg, N.C. His awards and decorations

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Julia and Lt. Col. Michael D. Sullivan, incoming U.S. Army Garrison commander, talk to Herbert Grimm (left) and Col. Bryan D. DeCoster (right), U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg commander, before the change of command ceremony.

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include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster , the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Combat Action Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Air Assault Badge.

In his incoming speech, Sullivan paid special note to the foundation of Baumholder — its people. “In the short time we’ve been here we’ve quickly found out that we not only like the facilities here; we love the people in the community. As you all know it’s the people that make a community, that make a service, and it’s the people that are the strength of our Army. … We’ve quickly learned Baumholder is full of great people everywhere.”

Sullivan takes command during a time when the gar-

rison is focusing its efforts on supporting the departure and deactivation of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team while accommodating new incoming units. When the transformation is complete, Baumholder’s population is expected to be about half of what is was previously.

During a garrison personnel assembly a week before his change of command McAdoo assured garrison personnel that all existing services would remain operational. There may be a cutback in hours of operation for some “front door” services but there will be no closures, according to McAdoo.

The USAG Baumholder has also recently become an indirect reporting garrison to U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg.

In about one year, the garrison will again realign under the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern as an indirect reporting garrison when the Kaiserslautern garrison becomes a direct reporting garrison.

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USAG Baumholder Around the rock ... Around the rock

Garrison honors NCOs for 40 years of service Two noncommissioned officers were honored for service to their country during a retirement ceremony June 27 at the Rheinlander Community Club.

Sgt. 1st Class Aaron E. Buhrer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Sgt. 1st Class, Luis R. Colon, also from HHC, 170th IBCT, retired after each completed 20 years of service.

Buhrer is a native of Defiance, Ohio, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in May 1992. He attended basic training in San Diego, Calif., and communications AIT in 29 Palms, Calif.

After completion of basic training and AIT, Buhrer was stationed with the 3rd Marine Division, Communications Company, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, for a one-year tour.

Returning to the United States, Buhrer was assigned to the 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Artillery Battalion in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Buhrer was then assigned to the Inspector Instructor Staff, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, Detroit, Mich., as a unit supply clerk and attended Marine Corps Basic Supply training at Camp LeJeune, N.C. After completing seven years in the Marines, Buhrer applied for and was granted an inter-service transfer to the U.S. Army and was assigned as the supply sergeant for Company A, 2-35th Infantry Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Colon is a native of Coamo, Puerto Rico, and enlisted in the U.S. Army on Nov. 23, 1991. Upon completion of

Sgt. 1st Class Aaron E. Buhrer

Sgt. 1st Class Luis R. Colon

basic training, he attended Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, Va., where he completed the unit supply specialist course.

Upon completion of AIT, he served as a supply clerk and supply sergeant for Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry

Regiment, in Hohenfels.

Following this assignment he continued to serve as the supply sergeant for Company C, 317th Combat Engineer Battalion, in Fort Benning, Ga., where he deployed in support of Operation Vigilant Warrior.

BOSS receives donation from German-American club

By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers organization, known for its generous contributions to the Baumholder community in the form of volunteering to assist in almost every special event, received a contribution itself from the German American International Women’s Club of Kaiserslautern.

Wanda Wirthlin, a member of the Kaiserslautern club presented BOSS coordinator, Catherine Dubosc, with a check for €250.

The club holds an annual flea market, known as the Pfennig Bazaar, to raise money and then donates the profits to agencies in the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder communities. “It is a flea market of a

very special kind. We call it the largest flea market — and it is considered the largest — in southwestern Germany,” said Wirthlin.

The German American International Women’s Club was actually started in 1956 by the Heidelberg Officer’s Wives Club and has chapters in almost all the major U.S. communities in Germany. “The purpose of this club is to bond Germans and Americans, and it has been very successful. A lot of longlasting relationships have been established. Members who have left Germany and then return several years later for a visit often stay with German members of the club, so these relationships are truly longlasting,” said Wirthlin.

The club holds its Pfennig Bazaar each year in

March and this year the club held its 51st bazaar and raised about €30,000, all of which was donated to agencies such as the Fischer House in Landstuhl, the USO, American Red Cross, Vogelweh High School, Lebens Helfe (a public German organization that assists with rehabilitating handicapped individuals), the ecological program of the city of Kaiserslautern and many others.

Donating to the Baumholder BOSS program came about as a result of suggestions from club members who live in the Baumholder military community.

“We are open for membership,” said Wirthlin.

Anyone interested can contact Wirthlin at civ (06783) 900795, cell (0152) 2204-0791or email her at wwirthlin@runbox.com

Secure messaging service offers online medical care options

By Chuck Roberts

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Think of Relay Health Secure Messaging Service as a house call from your family doctor, but without having to worry about tidying up the house beforehand.

Technology has brought back a version of patientfriendly, old-world medicine for Baumholder Health Clinic beneficiaries through the simple use of secure emails with their Army health care team.

Certain types of medical care that require a visit to a Primary Care Manager can now be accomplished by email for beneficiaries registered with Secure Messaging, to include:

l Consulting with their medical team about non-urgent health matters; l Requesting appointments and referrals; l Requesting prescription renewals; l Receiving test and laboratory results; l Receiving guidance from their medical team by email.

To sign up for Secure Messaging, beneficiaries can provide their personal email at their primary care clinic and they will then receive an email invitation to join the service within three business days. The Secure Messaging Service is being phased in at all LRMC clinics in Belgium, Germany and Italy.

Although new to Army

medicine in Europe, Secure Messaging is currently in use by more than 2,000 medical providers from more than 50 sites in the United States, accounting for more than 210,000 patient messages over the past six months.

Although beneficiaries receive a personal email letting them know they have information awaiting them on Secure Messaging, they use their personal password to log into the Secure Messaging site.

The secure site, contracted through Relay Health, is in compliance with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and stringently protects personal information through encryption technology. The Information is

only accessible by the patient and their health care team.

Secure Messaging is also a valuable tool for the clinics and doctors to communicate with the patients and remind them of preventive services. Clinics can easily send reminders about immunizations, screening such as well baby visits, medication recalls and flu vaccine availability.

An example of a typical patient message through Secure Messaging would be a mother concerned about her child who wakes up with a rash on her stomach.

Instead of taking the child to the emergency room or trying to schedule a medical appointment, the mother could communicate through Secure

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Messaging with a nurse or doctor for advice on treating the child at home and/or bringing him or her in for a medical appointment.

Secure Messaging is popular with both beneficiaries and medical staffers because of its usefulness and efficiency.

“Secure Messaging is a win-win for everyone” said Gregory Milliger, a health care consultant at LRMC. “The patient can communicate with the care team between scheduled clinic visits without having to go into the clinic.

“Communicating with patients between clinic visits allows doctors to focus on the patient’s health and not just their health care.”

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Matt The Knife entertains community Matt The Knife isn’t your typical magician and this isn’t your typical show.

He’s the intense performer who’s part comedian, part magician and part mind reader — all jam-packed into one wild, unforgettable person.

He’s coming to Baumholder Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Club. The show is free to all.

Matt has thrilled audiences in 17 countries, across four continents and has shattered more Guinness World Records than any other magician ever, 12, according to a press release.

Audience members eagerly participate throughout the performance as Matt uses his unorthodox techniques to read and influence thoughts, play around with advanced sleight-of-hand and display a variety of feats.

He’s earned numerous industry awards and has been featured on more than 50 na-

tional and international media outlets including: The Discovery Channel, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, The New York Post, ESPN Magazine, The History Channel, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, CNN, National Geographic, CCTV (China), Rai Tre (Italy) and The BBC (United Kingdom).

He was even an answer on America’s most popular game show — Jeopardy.

But never one to let his resume give him a big head, he’s developed a reputation of being generous and approachable — someone who is always happy to sign autographs, take photos, answer questions and demonstrate more tricks even after the show has ended.

Matt always delivers the perfect blend of high-octane charisma, spot-on comedic timing and rarefied mysticism that his fans have come to love.

(Courtesy of Matt the Knife)

Amateur radio examinations Examinations for U.S. Federal Communications Commission amateur radio licenses will be held Sept. 29 at the “Hauptschule Heidensteilschule” (High School) in Idar-Oberstein, not far from Baumholder.

The “Hauptschule Heidensteilschule” is located on Pestalozzistrasse 2, Idar-Oberstein. The zip code is 55743.

Examinations start at noon; however, people need to arrive 30 minutes early, said Daniel Wolff, Region 11 director for the Army’s Military Auxiliary Radio System.

For those taking the examinations, retesting of failed elements on the same day is not normally offered at the sessions, but exceptions to this policy might be made if time permits, according to Wolff.

And, “keep in mind,” he said, “that there will be no copying services available.”

The test fee is $15, but that is subject to change. The equivalent amount in euros will be accepted.

To register for the test session, call Jo Heyse (N7TXO / LX2DU) at civ 352-451022 4 7 5 o r email lx2 d u @ lu.coditel.net. Study material is available at www.arrl.org/ shop/Licensing-Educationand-Training/ and an online question pool can be found at Matt the Knife brings his unique brand of magic to Baumholder Aug. 4 begining at 7 http://www.qrz.com/ht. p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Club. Matt pulls the audience into his program of Visit www.arrl.org/licens- magic, comedy, and mind reading by interacting with them throughout his show. ing-preparation-exams or www. arrl.org/exam-practice for more resources.

Local contact frequency If you are new to Baumholder and looking age environment. is 145.350 (simplex). Nearby for work, you can start your own home-based FCC providers get certification to be FCC repeater is 145.675 (Idarbusiness by becoming a Family Child Care providers for the United States military.

Oberstein, repeater). provider.

Providers complete modules of education For more ARRL/VEC inforFCC providers work from their home tak- that can be used toward college credit. mation in Europe, visit www. qsl.net/dl4vcw/vec.htm or call ing care of children in a small group environProviders can also earn a child developWolff at mil 485-7112; civ ment with a maximum of six children between ment associate, at no cost, which qualifies (0175) 528-2918 or email him the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years. them to be a lead for assistant director posiat daniel.v.wolff@us.army.mil.

FCC providers offer full-time and part- tions in child development centers in the U.S. time care, hourly, respite care, extended care military system. in the evenings and on weekends. They offer They can also continue to be an FCC Make an ID card appointment online the same program as a center, in a smaller provider in the States, earn FCC accrediA DEERS/ID card appointment scheduler is available environment. tation and maybe one day open their own online. Appointments are available every Tuesday and ThursProviders plan activities to enhance child day care. day from 1-3 p.m. by using this link: http://appointments. knowledge, offer healthy meals and snacks, To find out more about how the FCC procac.navy.mil. For more information call mil 485-7018 or civ (06783)-6-7018. and children are cared for in a smaller multi- gram works, call civ (06783) 6-6588.

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Newcomers cash in on home-based child care

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USAG Baumholder Around the rock ... Around the rock Shock and rock challenge

See if you‘re strong enough for the Shock and Rock competition on the obstacle course at the Baumholder Training Area.

Test your limits Aug. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. then join in the celebration from 4-11 p.m. at the U.S. airfield with live music by HSG — pure rock. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will be selling food and drinks.

Unit teams should have five warriors of various ages. Spectators and comrades are welcome to cheer on competitors.

Register with U.S. Range Control Baumholder, John Eyskens at civ (06783) 188-2321or mil 485-6246/6723/6934 or send and email to john.s.eyskens. civ@mail.mil. Interested people may also call 1st Lt. Roman Imschweiler at German Range Control Baumholder, civ (06783) 188-2260 or send an email to romanimschweiler@ bundeswehr.org.

Foreign films

Check out free American and foreign films as well as independent filmmakers and international award-winning titles by some of the greatest film directors of all time at the library. There are ongoing additions of movies in regular DVD and BluRay formats. Contact the library for more information at mil 485-1740.

Get wired for free

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

Post changes hours

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

Experience Europe with BOSS

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program offers trips to locations in Germany

and surrounding European countries. To visit a variety of trip locations, travelers should obtain a tourist passport. Participants must be a single Soldier or a geographical bachelor to participate in activities. Persons interested in any of the upcoming trips may contact the BOSS office at mil 485-8251 or civ (06783) 6-8251. The BOSS office is located across the street from the PX in Building 8698.

Off-post singles dinner

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

Fitness Instructors needed

The Baumholder Sports and Fitness Office is looking for certified instructors to offer classes such as aerobics, zumba, bodybuilding, TBX, personal training, martial arts, dance and more. Call the Mountaineer Fitness Center for details on how to submit your contract to teach. For more information call mil 485-7418 or civ (06783) 6-7418.

IMCOM hosts softball championships

The IMCOM community level softball championships start Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. and end Aug. 19. The championships will be in Grafenwöhr. Participants must be 18 and up. Persons interested may sign up at the Sports Office in Building 8105.

Equality run

A Women’s Equality Run will be held Aug. 24 starting at the Hall of Champions. The categories are adult and youth 17 and under. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the start time is

fee. The bus will depart from the Wagon Wheel Theater parking lot at 5 a.m. The cost is $75 for adults and $55 for children. Contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at mil 485-7182.

Soldier ride empowers wounded warriors

The annual Soldier bicycle ride at the Bostalsee is scheduled for Aug. 4. Interested persons may register for free online at www.soldierride.org under “community rides,” or e-mail mgragg@woundedwarriorproject.org. Last minute registration will be available at 8 a.m. on site. Participants are invited to participate in the free community picnic after the ride. Riders need to bring their own bike, gear and helmet (required). Those who don’t have a bike can rent one from Outdoor Recreation in Baumholder at Building 8167. Call mil 485-7182 for details on the race and possible transportation. GPS directions are: Bostalsee Am Seehafen, 66625 Nohfelden-Bosen.

9 a.m. T-shirts will be on sale at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center. Awards will be given to those who place first, second, and third.

9-11 run

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

Baumholder hosts football

Baumholder will host a flag football tournament Sept. 10-13 on Soldier Fields One and Two. Participants must be 18 or older.

The games will be from 6-9 p.m.

Sign up at the Sports Office in Building 8105.

Aquatics training

Aquatics training for military units is available at the aquatics center. Types of training available are water survival, shallow water egress and SKED training. Combat water survival testing and APFT swim testing is also available. There are also alternate PT activities from which to choose from such as water aerobics, inner tube water polo and more. Experienced instructors will conduct the courses. Contact the aquatics manager for reservations at mil 485-7093 or civ (06783) 6-7093.

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Visit Paris — the city of lights

Spend an exciting day in Paris as you travel with Baumholder Outdoor Recreation to the City of Lights Sept.

29. After a short breakfast, you will be able to sightsee in Paris for a full day on your own. There is no set schedule to follow on the express and you are free to explore the city by yourself. The cost is $75 per person. If you are interested, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at mil 4857182.

See Neuschwanstein

Outdoor Recreation offers a one day trip to Neushwanstein, the castle of the fairy-tale king, Aug. 11. The trip also includes a stop in Oberammergau, famous for its passion plays and wood carvings. The bus leaves at 5 a.m. from the parking lot of the Rhinelander Club and is expected to return around midnight. Seats are $85 each.

Those interested may contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at mil 485-7182.

Let yourself go at Legoland

Join the Baumholder Recreation club on a trip to Legoland Aug. 19. The trip includes transportation and an entrance

SKIES Unlimited is offering children 3-5 years old a chance to get fit through yoga classes every Thursday from 10:45-11:30 a.m. The cost is $50 per session and you must sign up at the Child, Youth and School Services Parent Central Services. For more information contact the SKIES Unlimited Office at mil 485-6969 or 4857003.

Zumba classes for children

Children 3-5 years old are welcome to participate in a SKIES Unlimited zumba class every Tuesday from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Sign up for $50 a session at the Children, Youth and School Services’ Parent Central Services. For more information contact the SKIES Unlimited Office at mil 485-6969/7003.

Classical ballet for all

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

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

Beginner classes for children 6-9 years old are Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Beginner classes for 10- to 18-year-olds are every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.

Intermediate classes for ages 10-18 are every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. For more information contact the SKIES Unlimited Office at mil 485-6969/7003.

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BOSS excels at community service this is the main reason why the Warrior Zone, located on Clay BOSS is looking for Soldiers Kaserne, is strictly “play only,” who want to do good and be Knapp said. “Soldiers can head over here and play video games, BADD. That’s the Better Opportuni- watch TV or even just hang out ties for Single Soldiers program with the other Soldiers. This which offers single Soldiers a is a place for friendships and range of leisure activities, com- connections to be made.

“We go a lot of places,” munity service opportunities and involvement in encouraging added Knapp, mentioning responsible drinking and the upcoming BOSS trips. “At the designated driver program ― end of August we head to Camp BOSS Against Drunk Drivers. Darby. And the Rhein River “Our program is based on tour is very popular in good helping the single Soldiers in the weather. We also offer Tuesday Wiesbaden area have a chance swimming which, for $10, we to do something better for them- provide the transportation and selves,” said Spc. Jayse Knapp, entrance into a local pool for Wiesbaden BOSS president. fun and light cardio activity...

“We don't discriminate ― single but mainly just to get off base.”

BOSS also plays a role in Soldiers who are unattached, single parents living overseas or community service, and memSoldiers whose families didn't bers are present at nearly every move to Europe with them ― all community event.

“We were recently recogare welcome.”

Leaders recognize it’s im- nized by Col. (David) Carstens Photo by Karl Weisel portant for Soldiers to relax (U.S. Army Garrison WiesMembers of Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Against Drunk Drivers hand out and recharge their batteries, and baden commander) and the designated driver cards at the Clay Kaserne front gate July 3. The cards entitle people to free nonalcoholic drinks at Army clubs, and also include a place to write in a unit point DR. BIANCA KNOLL - PLASTIC SURGEON (YALE/USA) of contact for a ride home, the phone number of a local taxi company and the 24-hour +++ American Standard and Care in Germany +++ military police line. There were no drunken driving incidents reported in the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community during the 4th of July and following weekend.

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“We had issues about the bus schedules, and single Soldiers weren't able to get to the commissary,” Knapp said. “It was brought up at a meeting, and now we have our very own commissary shuttle.

“Any issue of any size will be taken seriously ― whether it’s lack of parking or the washer and dryers are broken in the barracks ― the issues need to be addressed,” he said.

BOSS meetings are held every first and third Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Elections for council are coming up, and those interested in taking a more active role in the BOSS program should start working on their speeches.

For more information about BOSS stop by the Warrior Zone (Building 1011 on Clay Kaserne) or call mil 337-5042.

(Katrina Gluth, a University of Maryland senior, is a Summer Hire employee with the garrison’s Public Affairs Office.)

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Sgt. David Wagner gives his dog Chester a treat during their move. Photo left: Kate Wagner answers questions for Sat.1 television reporter, Joanna Castillo, while unpacking in the family’s Newman Village house.

Sharing a move with German television One of the first Families to relocate from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden’s Newman Housing Story and photos

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t was just another day in the life of an Army Family — another move, unpacking boxes and getting settled in a new home.

Except this time German television station, Sat.1, was on hand to capture the action — sharing with German viewers what it’s like for one of the first Families to move into Newman Village on Wiesbaden’s A moving crew helps the Wagner Family get settled in their new home in Wiesbaden July 18.

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“We’re very grateful to have this as a real estate agent back home in well in advance. “You need to prepare house,” said Sgt. David Wagner, who Arizona, she could relate to the process — make sure all your ducks are in a is assigned to U.S. Army Europe’s G-3. of helping military Families settle in row such as having up-to-date school As David, his wife Kate and daugh- to their new home. “For me it was like records, etc.” ter Alexandria directed the movers and stepping into my client’s shoes.

“It’s all about managing your expecstowed belongings away throughout the “I expected it to be harder,” she said, tations,” added Kate. “Hope for the best house, they talked about their reactions adding, “Everyone was really helpful.” and prepare for the worst,” she said. to the move to the brand new housing As the movers continued to unload While David had served in Europe area in Wiesbaden. before — having been stationed in Italy boxes and the Wagners showed the “We’ve got no complaints so far,” — for the rest of the family it was only German television crew around their said David. “The housing inspector the second big move as an Army Family. new house, their two dogs Shadow was extremely nice, and inprocessing “This is only my second PCS,” said and Chester moved excitedly through is going really well.

Kate, “the first being to Heidelberg — the chaos. Shadow, who was adopted “I’m excited to be here,” he added, that was the hardest.” the day before from a fellow military saying he was impressed by the fitness While David was away on temporary Family on its way out of Germany, was duty for a couple of months, his wife visibly perturbed by the commotion. center and other facilities.

“He tried to eat one of the movers,” “I’m stoked about the back yard,” had to prepare for the move.

“Katie had to do everything by said Kate, laughing, adding that the dogs he said. “That was the selling point.”

“It’s been a really pleasant experi- herself,” he said, pointing out that it’s and their children — Alexandria, Aidan, ence for us,” said Kate, explaining that important for families to get ready age 12, and Trae, 16, were happy to have

a house after 18 months of stairwell living in Heidelberg’s Patrick Henry Village. “The kids love the change — they’re very excited.”

The Wagners were also pleased to make the move in summer so that the boys wouldn’t have to move in the middle of a school year. “They can start school here and finish here.”

And while all members of the Family present said they “loved Heidelberg,” they looked forward to exploring the Wiesbaden area — “Rhein River cruises, thousand-year-old sites” and other cultural and historical sights.

“I’m excited about the classes — the chance to learn Deutsch,” said Kate.

“We should have Internet today,” she added, saying that for Alexandria, who was in the middle of college exams from her online Brigham Young University courses, that was a critical piece of the move.

“I had to study and move,” said Alexandria, who was preparing for a math test.

“Maybe it hasn’t hit me yet (the move), because we have to go back and paint,” said Kate, “but mostly we’re just happy to be here.” (Editor’s note: To view the German Sat.1 television coverage online visit www.1730live.de/aktuell/neu/newsdetails/datum/2012/07/20/umzug-derus-army.html.)

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Jesse Hendrix practices a dismount. Photo right: Wiesbaden youths look on as they get an equipment orientation before climbing at the Kletterwald Neroberg July 20.

USO throws climbing party for area teens Wiesbaden youths treated to day at the Kletterwald Neroberg Story and photos by Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

When the Rhein Main Area USO staff noticed the disparity of special offerings it had made to teens compared to Soldiers and toddlers in the community something had to be done.

A day trip to a local adventure park came about, after the staff reached out to the USO Headquarters in Arlington, Va. On July 20 the staff and several parent volunteers took a group of 69 teens on a climbing adventure to the Kletterwald Neroberg in Wiesbaden.

“We always focus on the younger kids and Soldiers. It seems like we never offer anything to teenagers,” said Sue Pantano, USO area operations manager.

The outing was a welcome change in the way summer was going for several of the teens. For Josh Robinson, since attending the JROTC junior leadership course, he said his summer was pretty uneventful.

“It’s nice to get out of the house and do something different,” he said, adding that

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his experience on the JLC course was the confidence he needed to conquer the challenges at the park.

“This has been really fun.”

“We were repelling and jumping from towers,” he said, admitting that he was intimidated by the course on two previous visits to Kletterwald.

“This place is a cakewalk after JLC.” Although Hately Keating is almost a regular at the climbing park, she said getting to come back is just another chance to Joseph Burkett rides the zipline to dismount a climbing appaaccomplish some of the ratus July 20 during a day trip for community youths to Kletobstacles that stumped terwald climbing park sponsored by the USO. her before. son, who tried a few of the ob- said he is looking forward to “It’s a lot of fun, but some stacles up to a certain height. “It getting over his anxieties. (of the courses) are still a chal- kept getting higher and higher, “It gives me more ideas lenge,” said Keating, who said and I wasn’t ready to go on yet.” about getting over my fear of she had visited the park twice “Yeah, everything’s moving heights,” he said. before the day’s trip. “The long and shaking as you’re going Regardless of whether some zipline is my favorite, but I across it,” said David Williams, finished or froze along the always get stuck and have to Wiesbaden Middle School stu- course, the fact that so many pull myself in.” dent, expressing his agreement took part is giving the USO staff And while some were con- with Thompson’s sentiments. the idea that something like it quering the challenges of the And though Williams should be done again. course, some realized their seemed to have frozen up, af“Based on this being so sucfears. ter seeing his friends and older cessful, I’m definitely going to “Everything is like a huge brother manuever through the continue to look for things to ofsurprise,” said Naomi Thomp- course with little or no fear, he fer teens,” said Pantano. “We’re

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thinking of (excursions) where we can get out in the community and do things. This is a good thing because we are getting out and exercising.”

In additon to climbing, the teens also participated in group ground challenges focused on teambuilding and received Kletterwald T-shirts at the end of the day.

The USO offers a variety of classes, trips and tours from its Rhein Main Area office in Wiesbaden. Stop by any of the area locations in the community — USO Cottage in Hainerberg Housing, Hainerberg Shopping Center or Clay Kaserne.

Kletterwald is a climbing park with a variety of rope courses at different heights and different degrees of difficulty situated in an area of the forest on the Neroberg. The general climbing method is on a specially designed belay system.

Climbers are equipped with a helmet, safety rope and belt set and are given safety instruction before getting underway to accomplish the course unguided.

Visit the site at www.kletterwald-neroberg.de for more information.

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Photos by Wendy Brown Photo by Wendy Brown

Book wizardry

Pack 65 Cub Scout Nick Brown, 7, shoots a BB gun at the Rheingold District Day Camp at the Rheinblick Recreation Complex July 25. Next to him, Spc. Charles Auteberry, an Eagle Scout and volunteer with Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, instructs Cub Scouts on how to shoot properly. Photo left: Cub Scout Oscar Narula, 8, shows BOSS volunteer Sgt. Jesse Mathews a bullseye he shot. Cub Scout Pack 65 organized the event, and anyone interested in joining Pack 65 can contact Scoutmaster Charlie Slosson at pack65wiesbaden@gmail.com.

Reginald Stewart, a head library technician at the Wiesbaden Library, reads a book about Johnny Appleseed to a group of about 30 children who completed the summer reading program “Reading is Soooooo Delicious” July 19.

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Dental Clinic day dedicated to retirees Military veterans get on-thespot exams, minor dental work during open house July 20 Story and photo by Wendy Brown

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The Wiesbaden Dental Clinic’s Retiree Appreciation Day July 20 allowed retirees from all branches of the military to take advantage of free dental work ― no appointment necessary.

“I think it was very well organized,” said Albert Vargas, who retired from the Army in 1981. “There’s good service, and it was well worthwhile. …

I’d recommend they hold these more often.”

Retirees visited the clinic throughout the day to take advantage of the event’s onthe-spot exams, cleanings and other minor dental work, said Sgt. Dennis Nicholson, the clinic’s noncommissioned officer in charge.

When retirees required more extensive work, the clinic

scheduled it for later, Nicholson said.

James Tree, who retired from the Air Force in 1993 and now works as a civilian for 5th Signal Command, said he came in for a cleaning and was glad to see that it was not too crowded.

“It’s smart to take advantage of these types of events when they occur,” Tree said.

About 200 retirees usually attend the clinic’s annual retiree appreciation day, and visits to the clinic during the day were on par with other years, said Sgt. Stephen Combs, the clinic’s practice manager.

Retirees and Family members can use the clinic on a space-available basis throughout the year, but the clinic Dr. Nadia Halimi examines Army retiree Eugene Gaines of Frankfurt during the Wiesschedules the appreciation baden Dental Clinic Retiree Appreciation Day July 20 as Hester Richards assists. day annually to give retirees the retirees, the clinic limited special access and highlight the clinic’s patients are retirees, Combs said.

Retirees from all branches the number of appointments for services available at the clinic, Combs said.

The only times the clinic of the military were welcome the day, Nicholson said.

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Community notes ... Community notes Community Blood Drive

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross and USO host a Community Blood Drive Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Bass Fitness Center (Building 1043) on Clay Kaserne. Go to www. militarydonor.com to register with the Armed Services Blood Program.

Summer Drama Camp

The Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service invites Wiesbaden middle and high school students to take part in a Summer Drama Camp starting Aug. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Teen Center in Hainerberg Housing. Build confidence, increase communications skills, learn improvisation and more.

Sign up at the Teen Center of Parent Central Services.

Women’s Equality Day

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

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Red Cross classes

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

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

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

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Military Council of Catholic Women host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Meet and Greet Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hainerberg Chapel. Wear your favorite hat or pick one up at the door.

Child care will be provided. Enjoy food, games and meet new people. For more information email wiesbadenmccw@gmail.com.

Wackernheim street repairs

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

Wackernheim (when driving from Wiesbaden) to reach the small arms range.

Newman Village open house

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

Information Exchange

A Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Information Exchange will be held Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne.

Credit union jobs

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

BOSS highlights

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

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

VFW Open House

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Cub Scouts in Wiesbaden

Boys ages 6-10 intereted in Scouting are invited to join Pack 65 for upclming events in August. A “Back to Scouting” will be held Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Army Community Service cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing for all boys interested in joining Scouts. For details on upcoming events, Scouting and Parck 65’s fall events contact Charlie Slosson at pack65wiesbaden@ gmail.com.

Pack 13 is a year-round, active pack with more than 60 years of experience in the Wiesbaden area. Cub Scouts is open to boys in the first to fifth grades (or 6-10 years old).

Scouts participate in everything from building and racing derby cars to hiking and camping.

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Mothers of Preschoolers

Join fellow mothers (from pregnancy to kindergarten) to share ideas at the Mothers of Preschoolers meetings the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield Chapel. Limited child care is available — so reserve a spot in advance. Email wiesbadenmops@gmail.com for more information.

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Running through Europ

Competing in European races brings fitness motivation and a unique tourist perspe

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hen Pat Best packs for a trip in Europe, the first two items she places inside her bags are her running shoes.

Best is among a number of Wiesbaden athletes who stay motivated in their fitness programs by competing in races throughout Europe. Not only is it a good way to stay fit, but it is also a good way to see Europe.

Best, for example, has lived in Europe for 27 years and has completed the 2,500year anniversary run of the Athens Marathon, the Prague Marathon, the Paris Marathon (three times) and several marathons and Iron Man competitions in Germany. She hopes to compete in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon.

“Every vacation I go on I’m either running a race or running,” Best, a fifth-grade teacher at Hainerberg Elementary School, said. “It’s a great way to get acclimated and see places.”

Maj. Christian Lewis, who has lived in Germany for a year, has completed a triathalon in Cologne, a 100-kilometer race outside Belfast, Ireland, and the Paris Marathon. He plans to run the Berlin Marathon in September and the London and Athens marathons in 2013.

“I learned a while ago that you get to see areas you wouldn’t normally see or think to go by,” Lewis said.

“You go running by and say, ‘That looks neat,’ and then go back later.”

Annamarie McCormick– Howell, who finished in the top five percent of the Tough Mudder Scotland in July with her husband Staff Sgt. Anthony Howell, has also competed in the Cologne Women’s Run, the Mainz half marathon, the Wiesbaden Half Ironman competition, among others.

“It’s nice to always have a goal and to know what you’re working toward,” McCormick-Howell, a teacher at

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Another plus to running a race in a new city is that the roads are blocked off, so participants have a free rein of the road, McCormick-Howell said.

This month she and Best will travel to compete in the Loch Ness Monster Swim in Scotland and then in October she is off to Amsterdam to run the marathon there.

McCormick-Howell, who has lived in Europe for two years, said she picks races not only by destination, but also by type of race. She likes to vary the types of races she competes in, whether it’s a running race, a triathalon or a swimming race, she said.

Best said she generally finds events through word of mouth and the Internet.

A search for “Europe,” and “marathons,” for example, will bring up many sites. One site that contains many listings is the Ahotu website at http:// marathons.ahotu.com.

But while a marathon might give a runner more sites to see during a run, it is not necessary to run that far to experience a new place on foot. Sites like www.germanroadraces.de list races of all lengths, including 5-kilometer races.

As websites listing races reveal, there are races at all times of the year. Although some times are more popular than others, such as the fall and spring, runners can usually find a race anytime of the year.

It also is not necessary to travel to a huge metropolis to compete in an ultra-serious race.

Best said she had a great time running in the Moooooathon half marathon in Letterkenny, Ireland. Participants dressed in black and white, and many dressed up like cows. The event’s motto is, “Just Moo it!”

McCormick-Howell said her favorite race was in Cologne, where the race course went by a beautiful lake with a trail around it. Had she not

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Annamarie McCormick-Howell, a military spouse and teacher at Aukamm Elementary School, runs imer Sprint Triathalon in August 2011. Vierenheim is about an hour’s drive south of Wiesbaden. run the race, she never would have known that the lake was there, she said.

And of course, it also is not necessary to sign up for a race to explore a new place with long-distance running.

Lewis said he once went on a 13-mile run outside of Prague that took him by the river. Along the way, he saw people leaving nightclubs early in the morning and a side of Prague he never would have seen otherwise.

Location is one of the main reasons he picks races, Lewis said, but another motivator is the scale. Running races is a good way to stay physically fit, he said, and his dog Jack often joins him on runs, keeping the dog slim as well.

Also along those lines, Best said running races, particularly marathons, while on vacation means getting to splurge a little on the local food without guilt.

It is important to remember, however, that some places are not always good for running.

Best said she once went for a run in Amman, Jordan, and realized in the course of the run that people there did not consider running attire appropriate for women in public. For the rest of the trip, she stuck with the treadmill in Pho her hotel.

Pat Best, a teacher at Hainerberg Elementary Schoo On the whole ish line at the Ironman 70.3 in Wiesbaden in Augus though, Best said she has had some includes a 1.18-mile swim, a 55.9-mile bike ride and parts of the city and there's stoned stre wonderful expenothing like turning a corner and cheer riences.

“The races are always and seeing a beautiful church, said. “It’s j through the most beautiful a tree-lined park or a cobble- to explore

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pe DoD leads drive for healthier lifestyles For your health

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By Lisa Daniel

American Forces Press Service

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he Defense Department is taking a leading role in a government-wide effort to stop the nation’s obesity problem, Barbara Thompson, the director of DoD’s Office of Family Policy/Children and Youth, said.

DoD is one of 17 federal departments and agencies working together to identify opportunities for promoting healthy living as part of the White House’s National Prevention Council strategy, she explained.

“One part of that is preventing obesity,” Thompson told American Forces Press Service and The Pentagon Channel. “It has a huge impact on our quality of life, both for children and adults.”

Thompson noted a national increase in Type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, believed caused by increased fat, salt and sugar in Americans’ diets at the same time that many children are less active than in previous generations. There was a 40 percent rise in childhood obesity between 1998 and 2008, she said.

The shift toward unhealthier foods and less exercise has developed over the past 30 years or so, and is having a huge impact on health, health care costs, and national security, Thompson said.

“For the first time, we’re hearing that this generation will not live longer than their parents.”

The Bipartisan Policy Center, a Washington-based think tank, issued a major report last month, “Lots to Lose,” written by two former Agriculture secretaries and two former Health and Human Services secretaries, that includes a case study of Defense Department initiatives to counteract obesity, Thompson noted.

DoD’s spending on health care is rising at twice the rate as the civilian sector and “unhealthy lifestyles and obesity, in parPhoto by Katrina Gluth ticular, are significant contributors to this U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Soldiers practice combatives moves at the trend,” the report says. Wiesbaden Fitness Center in July.

It has reached $50 billion annually, taking up Of those recruited, the services time” — television, computers and 10 percent of the overall defense are seeing large increases in service video games — to two hours each budget. members with bone fractures, day, ensuring one hour of exercise The trend is wreaking havoc thought to be the result of calcium daily, and allowing no sweetened on the services’ ability to recruit, deficiencies, and so many dental beverages. creating a national security impera- problems that 62 percent of new “Policy is one of the most powtive, Thompson said, with only 25 Soldiers were not immediately erful tools we have to implement percent of 17- to 24-year-olds able deployable, the report says. change,” Thompson said. “We’re to meet the military's weight stanThompson’s office instituted sharing those lessons learned with dards. The majority of applicants a “5-2-1-0” policy for the depart- civilian community.”

“The bottom line is that we have rejected for military service today ment's schools and child care have obesity issues, she said. centers, as well as civilian partners to make healthy options available In 2010, 59 percent of female that serve National Guard and and affordable. And parents need recruits and 47 percent of male Reserve children. The numbers to know how important fruits and recruits failed the military’s entry- represent five servings of fruits vegetables are — and small servand vegetables, restricting “screen ing sizes.” level fitness test, the report says.

Healthier food is cheaper food

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besity is linked to many serious health conditions, such as diabetes and cancer.

Like other Americans, military warriors, past and present, and their families feel the effects of obesity through negative health impacts and out-of-pocket costs.

For example, the inability to meet service weight and physical fitness standards is a common reason for early discharge. According to a recent Army study, “Too Fat to Fight,” 27 percent of all Americans 17-to-24 years of age are too heavy to join the military. Another major concern is the negative effect of obesity on force readiness.

We have an opportunity to improve the health and well-being of warriors, past and present, military families and military communities as a whole. To achieve this outcome, health promotion and wellness initiatives should be focused on influencing behavior throughout the “life space”— the 525,500 minutes in a year that

Soldiers and retirees, their Family members and Army civilians are not seeing a health care provider.

One critical component of this complex issue is ensuring the affordability of and access to healthier food options. This initiative is aligned with the National Prevention Strategy’s Healthy Eating strategic priority. The question of whether healthy foods are really more expensive is explored in the May 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service report titled, “Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive? It Depends On How You Measure the Price.”

In the report, authors Andrea Carlson and Elizabeth Frazão compare prices of healthy and less-healthy foods using three different measures: the price per calorie, the price per unit of edible weight and the price of an average portion. They also calculate the daily cost of meeting the food group recommendations on the ChooseMyPlate. gov website. For all metrics except the price of food per calorie, the authors find that healthy foods cost less than less healthy foods (defined for this study as foods that are high in saturated fat, added sugar and/or sodium, or that contribute little to meeting dietary recommendations).

The fight against obesity can only be won by promoting environmental changes, wellness activities, policies that support healthy behaviors and staying engaged in current best practices that can help prevent and reduce obesity.

For more information on the USDA Economic Research Service report, visit U.S. Department of Agriculture, www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ eib96.

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Sports and leisure

By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor

Trail notes

A guide to volksmarching in the Take a hike: Baumholder/Wiesbaden area

C Readers are reminded when driving in France of the requirement for a breathalyzer kit. It is also recommended to have an International Driver’s Permit and passport.

C Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096.

C Many thanks to readers Richard and Donna Glenn, Pat and Cheryl Patterson, and Tim and Luchi Lynch for providing brochures.

C Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.

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bernhahn/Westerwald (56424) — This event is northeast of Limburg and offers, besides the standard shorter routes, a 42-kilometer marathon as well as a 50-kilometer route. Use Autobahn 3’s Montabaur (40) or Ransbach-Baumbach (38) exits.

IVV signs will direct drivers on minor roads for the few miles to the start.

Start: Rosenheckhalle on Dernbacher Strasse Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 and 10 km), 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(21 km), 6-9 a.m. (42 km) and 6-7:30 a.m. (50 km) Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 21 km), 6-9 a.m. (42 km) and 6-7:30 a.m. (50 km) Trail: Hilly, mostly woods Award: Metal frog garden sculpture (short trails) or patch and certificate (marathon trails).

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ottenbach (55758) — This walk is north of Idar-Oberstein and should offer wanderers a scenic trail in a very pretty area. From Baumholder, head toward Neubrücke to pick up B-41 north to Idar-Oberstein to connect with B-422. Briefly continue north on B-422 to Tiefenstein and then take minor roads through Herborn, Mörschied and Weiden in order to reach the start. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 62 to the Birkenfeld exit (4), then take B-41 north to B-422 at Idar-Oberstein.

Use B-422 to Tiefenstein and then take minor roads through Herborn, Mörschied and Weiden to reach Hottenbach.

Start: Sportplatz Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly, mostly woods Award: Mounted gemstone.

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alhausen, France (57412) — This Marche Populaire event is south of Saarbrücken in France. Wanderers from the KMC area will have a bit of a drive to reach this walk. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken and into France where it becomes A32. Connect with the A4 toward Strasbourg and use the Sarreguemines exit. Use N 61 to Sarralbe and minor roads Herbitzheim and Oermingen to reach Kalhausen.

Start: Salle polyvalente Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

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ottesheim, France (67490) — This French volksmarch puts participants in the area south of Bitche and northwest of Strasbourg. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken and into France where it becomes A32. Connect with the A4 toll road toward Strasbourg and use the Saverne exit (45). Use D6 and D716 through Steinbourg, then continue on D716 through Rosenwiller to reach Dettwiller. Connect with D232 northward to reach the start at Gottesheim.

Start: Stade du Bassin Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

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ützelbach-Wiebelsbach (64750) — This walk is southeast of Darmstadt in the scenic Odenwald region. Benches along the trail reward those who pause with scenic views of the countryside.

From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66 and 3, take the Hanau exit (54) to connect with B-45 and head south toward Dieburg. Connect with B-426 through Höchst im Odenwald to Neustadt, then take a minor road to Lützelbach and the start.

Start: Fritz-Walter-Halle on Schulstrasse Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 7

previous events.

a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Very hilly, mostly woods and some fields Award: From

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lausen (66978) — This event is south of Kaiserslautern and should be rather enjoyable. From Kaiserslautern, use B-270 south toward Pirmasens. Connect with secondary roads at Waldfischbach-Burgalben leading to Donsieders and Clausen.

Start: Gräfensteinturnalle on Jahnweg Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

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ainz-Gonsenheim (55124) — This Sundayonly walk is easily reached via Autobahn and is just north of Mainz. Use Autobahns 60 or 643 to reach the Mainz-Gonsenheim exit and find IVV signs or tape directing to the start.

Start: Karl-Geib-Haus at Kapellenstrasse 44 Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 km) and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) Trail: Flat, mostly stroller-friendly trails, woods. Award: From previous events.

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raunfels-Philippstein (35619) — This walk is west of Giessen on the edge of the scenic Naturpark Hochtaunus and offers a marathon trail.

From Giessen take B-49 west to Bahnhof Braunfels.

A four-mile drive along an unnumbered road through Braunfels will lead to the start in Philippstein.

Start: Kultur- und Mehrzweckhalle Philippstein on Im Lindwig Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 12 and 22 km), 6-11 a.m. (31 km) and 6-9 a.m. (42 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: From previous events (shorter trails) or patch and certificate (marathon).

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rosbliederstroff, France (57520) — This French event is found due south of Saarbrücken and almost literally on the border. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 to connect briefly with Autobahn 8 at Saarbrücken. Exit at Saarbrücken-Unner to head south on a minor road that becomes N61 in France; Grosbliederstroff is on N61.

Start: Salle de jeux et loisires on Rue des Fermes Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

In Roman footsteps

Nearly 120 forts and 900 watchtowers once lined the 550-kilometer-long upper Limes boundary that marked the northern border of Roman territory running through this area of Germany some 2,000 years ago. Visitors today can hike or bike along the Limes and visit remnants of those ancient Roman buildings.

While the Saalburg fortress north of Bad Homburg is well known, fewer people know about the Kapersburg (photo left) which lies deep in the forest near Pfaffenwiesbach. This site, which once served150-200 soldiers, was slowly uncovered in the years during and after the U.S. military vacated the Friedberg Training Area in the Taunus Mountains. Follow bike signs from Pfaffenwiesbach to reach the Kapersburg and a reconstructed tower overlooking Butzbach.

Photo by Karl Weisel

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Sports and leisure Sports shorts Golf at Rheinblick

The Rheinblick Golf Course features Friday night scrambles Aug. 3 and 17 at 6 p.m., the Rheinblick Open Aug. 18-19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a Summer Fest Tournament Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call civ (0611) 505 927 for more information.

Women’s Equality Run

The Baumholder Sports Office hosts a Women’s Equality Run Aug. 24. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The event is free to all participants. Commemorative T-shirts are available for $5 at the Mountaineer Fitness Center. Call the Sports Office at mil 485-7176 or civ (06783) 6-7176 for more information.

Football action

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

Rolling Hills golf

Baumholder’s Rolling Hills Golf Course hosts Kid’s Clinics for children ages 6-17 Aug. 4, Sept. 22 and Oct. 6. Cost is $10 per child. The Rolling Hills Golf Course also features Thursday Night Scrambles with tee-off at 6 p.m. They are open to all golfers — rain or shine. Call mil 485-7299 or civ (06783) 6-7299 for more information.

Fitness classes

Get toned up and fit during one of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s many classes — Zumba, spin, body tone, Plyometrics, H.E.A.T. and more. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 or stop by the fitness center on Clay Kaserne for more information.

Baumholder, too, features a range of fitness opportunities ― personal training with Laurie, free spin, water aerobics, aikido, power yoga and more. Call mil 485-7176 or civ (06783) 6-7176 for more information.

Swim coach needed

The Wiesbaden Wahoos swim team seeks an energetic, motivated and skilled head or assistant swim coach for the 2012-2013 season (August 2012 through February 2013).

The Wahoos train swimmers ages 6-19 to compete against other swimmers and teams in the European Forces Swim League. Coach applicants must be 21 years or older and have at least two years of competitive swim coaching experience or equivalent as a swimming instructor, volunteer coach/instructor or swimmer. Compensation is subject to negotiation and commensurate with experience. If interested submit a letter of application and resume with references to the Wiesbaden Swimmers’ Parents Association at swimwahoos@yahoo.com.

For more information on the programs visit http://wiesbadenwahoos.com or http://swimefsl.org.

Learn to swim

American Red Cross-certified water safety instructors will teach learn-to-swim classes Aug. 14-24 at the Baumholder Aquatics Facility. Cost is $45 per session. Register at Child, Youth and School Services. Call mil 485-7093 or civ (06783) 6-7093 for details.

Instructors needed

The Baumholder Sports and Fitness Office seeks certified instructors to offer classes including aerobics, Zumba, bodybuilding, martial arts, dance and more. Call mil 485-7418 or civ (06783) 6-7418.

Photo by Katrina Gluth

Benjamin Smith runs with the football as Issac Meyers chases him while learning about flag football at the Start Smart Sports program in Hainerberg Housing July 18. The program gives children a chance to try out sports before buying equipment and committing to a full season of play.

Start Smart Sports: A smart choice

By Katrina Gluth

Special to the Herald Union

Start Smart Sports is a program for children ages 3-7 that teaches golf, flag football, soccer, basketball and baseball.

For our younger participants, ages 3-5, it’s about showing them the different sports and seeing if they enjoy it, or even have a particular interest or skill,” said Brad Hagen, program director.

“For the older children it is about working on teamwork and the basic fundamentals, balance and body movement ― aspects of sports that will help them succeed and excel later,” Hagen said.

Hagen, who has been playing sport his whole life and has been teaching golf since he was 16, said it is important

for children to learn at a young age how to properly warm up and stretch, balance and body movement so they can learn how to avoid sports injuries.

It is particularly important to know how to fall properly, how to stop and recognize common sports injuries such as a sprained ankle or wrist, Hagen said.

Fabiana Francis, who signed her son Gabriel, 6, up for the program, said she wanted her son to have something to do during the summer, and to learn about American football in particular.

“I'm German and we live more on the economy, but we want our son to keep in touch with his American side as well,” Francis said.

Rebecca Carmichael, whose son Jackson, 7, participates in the program, said her son loved

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the program so much last year, she had to sign him up again.

“He did the program last year and loved it,” Carmichael said.

“He has been looking forward to it the whole summer and participates in all the sports ― golf, baseball, basketball ― he plays anything.”

The program has been extremely popular and has been filled every week, Hagen said.

The Child and Youth program decided to re-offer the camp to those children who were unable to fit in the first session, Hagen said. Each sport can accommodate 15 participants per age group, and each participant must have an updated sports physical. (Katrina Gluth, a senior in college, worked at the garrisons Public Affairs Office in this year’s Summer Hire Program.)

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Sports and leisure

Steee-rike!

Things to do Playhouse auditions

Eric Schaub of the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion winds up to toss a pitch against U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden opponents during intramural league action July 23 at the softball field on the north side of the airfield at Clay Kaserne. The intramural season runs through the end of August. Contact the Wiesbaden Fitness Center for more information. Photo below, Tim Jenkins of the garrison squad takes a big swing, missing on a pitch versus the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse holds auditions for its first production of the new season Aug. 15-17 with performances slated for October. Call the playhouse at mil 336-2473 or civ (0611) 816 2474 for more information.

SKIES the limit

Baumholder’s SKIES program offers classes in tae kwon do, aikido, classical ballet, keyboard, piano, guitar, basketball, gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, driver’s education and cheerleading. Call the SKIES Office at mil 485-6969 or Parent Central Services at civ (06783) 6-7003 for details.

Photos by Chrystal Smith

Live at the Alte Oper

Frankfurt’s Alte Oper features the musical “Stomp” Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, the Steve Miller Band Oct. 29 and Melody Gardot Oct. 30.

Call (069) 1340 321 or visit www.alteoper.de for ticket information.

Cub Scout Day Camp

The Transatlantic Council, Boy Scouts of America, hosts a Cublympics Day Camp Aug. 14-17 at Pulaski Park (between Kaiserslautern’s Pulaski Barracks and Vogelweh). The camp, for boys ages 7-11, will feature hiking, climbing, crafts and more ― with the highlight of the week ― a “Mysterious Game.” Those interested in joining Cub Scouts in the Kaiserslautern area should contact barbarossacubdaycamp@ gmail.com.

Phantoms victorious

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Wiesbaden Phantom Dominik Voigtlaender blows by a Stuttgart Scorpions defender in a game at the HelmutSchön-Sportpark in Wiesbaden July 21. The game was tied 15-15 with two seconds left in the fourth quarter when the Scorpions dropped the ball and Phantom Milan Misic picked it up and ran to the end zone for a win. The Phantoms belong to the semiprofessional German Football League, and two U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Soldiers, Sgt. Kenny Sharp, number 38, and Spc. Avery Mose (pictured left), number 48, as defenders in the July 21 game, play on the team.

Wine fests

Taunusstein throws its wine bash Aug. 2-4; the Walluf Wine Fest is Aug. 3-5; FlörsheimWicker holds its wine fest Aug. 3-5; Wiesbaden hosts one of the biggest wine festivals in the world ― the Rheingauer Weinwoche ― Aug. 10-19; the Kostheimer Vintner Fest is Aug. 17-20; and the Rüdesheimer Wine Fest is Aug. 17-20.

USO classes, tours

The Rhein Main Area USOs feature ballroom, swing and salsa dance lessons; portrait photography classes; wine tasting; ballet and more. Upcoming tours include the Amsterdam Express Aug. 4, St. Goar Aug. 4, Cologne Express Aug. 11, Meersburg Castles Aug. 11, Rüdesheim Aug. 12, Hidden Heidelberg Aug. 14, Bern (Switzerland) Aug. 18, the Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim Aug. 18, Frankfurt Aug. 18, Heidelberg’s Königsstuhl Aug. 18, Disneyland Paris Aug. 25 and Trier Aug. 25.

Call mil 335-5106 or stop by any Wiesbaden USO for more information.

Praise Night 7

The Saturday Night Church in Wiesbaden Nordenstadt (Daimlerring 8b) hosts Praise Night 7 Sept. 8 featuring various Christian bands including Ghetto Preach, Fabian Witmer and Quartet, Klangsam, AfricanEr.de, Unified Worship, FaceUp, Devotional and Daniel Freund. Everyone is welcome to the free concert. Visit www.snc-rm.de for more information.

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Schools page — Partners in education 5th Signal launches mentorship program Helping better familiarize students with information technology missions

By Kristopher Joseph

5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office

Going from school to the workforce can be a challenging transition for many students, especially in the realm of information technology.

Members of the 5th Signal Command have found a way to bridge that learning and experience gap by launching a new program called Cyber STEM Initiative- Europe.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

CSI-Europe is a mentorship program designed to give high school students in Europe the chance to intern with 5th Signal

employees and work on real-world cyber missions and technologies.

“CSI-Europe involves 5th Signal Command partnering with local high schools to help focus on STEM which has been identified as a shortcoming in our schools. It aims to help our nation’s youth gain the skills required to succeed in today’s challenging world. This includes the ability to think critically, solve complex problems and drive advancements in STEM,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Crandall, program manager for CSI-Europe.

The 5th Signal Command is currently testing the program with a recent

high school graduate, Jasmine Schulz, who was part of a special technology program at Kaiserslautern High School.

“I’m gaining a lot of great experience with this program,” Schulz said.

“To be able to work at 5th Signal Command and see how they manage such a huge network is really eye-opening.”

Initially, CSI-Europe will start mentoring students at Wiesbaden High

School as part of their Career Practicum Program.

In the future, the intent is to expand to other communities throughout Europe.

“We’re always looking for ways to be involved with our communities,” said Col. Bruce T. Crawford, commander of the 5th Signal Command.

“CSI-Europe is a way for us to utilize our many talented employees and help introduce or reinforce these critical skill sets to

students who will inherit an ever-growing cyber environment in the real world.”

“I would definitely recommend this program to students who are interested in computer science or IT,” Schulz said.

“Hands-on experience like this can really help focus on a career field because you really get a taste of what certain jobs would be like.”

Students or parents interested in getting involved with CSI-Europe should contact their high school school counselor or contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 Crandall at mil 3378339, civ (0611) 705-8339 or email daniel.e.crandall. mil@mail.mil.

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Continued from page 1 tary School holds a kindergarten orientation Aug. 27 at 8:30 a.m.

A special Youth Sponsorship Bowling Party for all necomers to the Baumholder community will be held at the Striker’s Bowling Center Aug. 16 from 1-3 p.m.

Pick up information about community schools; Child, Youth and School Services programs; travel opportunities and more.

All of last year’s administrators will return to Baumholder schools this year, with the exception of Wetzel Elementary School which welcomes new Principal Angie Cotton. The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder also welcomed a new school liaison officer — Randy Lambert — who can be reached at mil 485-6968 or civ (06783) 6-6968.

Lambert said that all three schools — Baumholder Middle High School, Smith Elementary School and Wetzel Elementary School received “major paint jobs” over the summer months.

“The interior of Baumholder Middle High School is maroon — reflecting the school colors.”

Wiesbaden orientations

Wiesbaden schools hold the

following student orientations: Hainerberg Elementary School kindergarten orientation Aug. 23 from 10-11 a.m.; Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary Schools new student orientations Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wiesbaden Middle School new student orientation Aug. 23 12:30-2 p.m.; Wiesbaden High School new student orientation Aug. 23 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Wiesbaden students in grades six to 12 are also invited to a barbecue from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Teen Center in Hainerberg Housing following the orientations. “It’s part of the ongoing youth sponsorship initiative,” said Witmer, adding, “The timing is ideal. It’s the same day as when people are already coming to the middle and high school for the new student orientations.”

Open houses are slated for: Sept. 5 Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary Schools from 4-5:30 p.m.; Wiesbaden Middle School Sept. 6 from 4-6 p.m. and Wiesbaden High School Sept. 13 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Wiesbaden will welcome several new administrators this school year. Dr. Susan Hargis, who most recently served as principal of Kaiserslautern Middle

School, takes over the helm of Wiesbaden Middle School.

Debbie Parks, former Garmisch Elementary School principal, will assume duties as principal of Aukamm Elementary School.

Rick Renninger, last year’s assistant principal at Heidelberg High School, will be the new assistant principal at Wiesbaden High School.

Wiesbaden High School students can look forward to a newly refurbished sports field, Witmer said, and the opening of the new multipurpose center.

Students and parents can also gear up for this year’s edition of “Show Me the College Money” program — an opportunity for students to better prepare for post high school education.

“We’re going to continue that program and expand it a little bit,” Witmer said, adding that about 200 students and parents participated in the program last school year.

“We’ll be bringing in guest speakers again — from the University of Maryland, as well as other universities and representatives from the United States.”

In addition to the barbecue on Aug. 23 at the Teen Center (see column left), the program will feature various speakers and top-

ics starting with the “Big Picture College Application Process” on Sept. 17.

If parents haven’t already registered their children for school or the school bus, they should do so immediately, Lambert and Witmer said, so that school administrators can accurately allocate teachers and expenses for the new school year. Parents can stop by their child’s school and the School Bus Office (in Wiesbaden located next to the Wiesbaden Middle School in Hainerberg Housing; in Baumholder located at Baumholder Middle High School or at School Age Services in Building 8879 in Wetzel Housing) to register.

“It’s also important to update your contact information with your child’s school — especially if you moved over the summer,” Witmer said. “It’s important to let the schools know how to contact you in an emergency.”

Parents should be aware of the Army in Europe Child Supervision Guidance to know when it’s OK to let their children walk to school on their own, Witmer said.

To view the memorandum, visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/ services/CYSS/ArmyinEuropeChildSupervision.pdf.

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School bits Central Texas College classes

Central Texas College Term 1 classes will be held Aug. 13 to Oct. 6 in Wiesbaden.

Registration is now open for the following classes: Automotive Computer systems, Fundamentals of Crimnal Law, Hospitality Marketing and Sales, Child Guidance, Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood and Child Growth and Development. Stop by the Wiesbaden Education Center (Building 1023E) on Clay Kaserne for details.

Sure Start

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

University of Phoenix

Reserve your seat today for Master of Business Administration courses starting Sept. 27. The University of Phoenix offers accelerated programs that can be completed in 18-24 months taught by local faculty. Classes meet one night per week.

Call mil 337-5940, civ (0611) 705-5940 or email Wiesbaden@ phoenix.edu for more information.

Still important to register

If you haven’t registered your child for next school year, be sure to stop by your child’s school for the registration packet.

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

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

The Dictator (R) — Sacha Baron Cohen stars in this story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure democracy never comes to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

Also stars Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley.

Total Recall (PG-13) — Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For Douglas Quaid the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life. But when the procedure goes wrong, Quaid finds himself on the run from the police. Stars Kate Beckinsale, Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy.

The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) — It’s been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning from hero to fugitive.

Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon hoped was the greater good. But everything changes with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile.

Stars Christian Bale, Liam Neeson and Anne Hathaway.

The Chernobyl Diaries (R) — A group of young vacationers looking to go off the beaten path hire an “extreme tour” guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city the group finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone.

Marvel’s The Avengers (PG-13) — This super hero team-up of a lifetime features Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.

When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Stars Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr.

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Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale fight for their lives in this new version of “Total Recall.”

At the movies Aug. 2-16 Baumholder, Wagon Wheel

Aug. 3 — Battleship (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 4 — The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) 4 p.m. The Dictator (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 5 — Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 4 p.m.

Aug. 10 — The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 11 — Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 4 p.m.

The Watch (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 12 — Men In Black 3 (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater

Aug. 2 — The Chernobyl Diaries (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 3 — Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Men In Black 3 (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 4 — Marvel’s The Avengers (PG-13) 4 p.m. The Watch (R) 7 p.m. The Dictator (R) 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 5 — The Pirates! Band Of Misfits (PG) 4

p.m. The Watch (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 6 — Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 7 — Men In Black 3 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 8 — The Dictator (R) 7 p.m.

Aug. 9 — Men In Black 3 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 10 — Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Snow White And The Huntsman (PG-13) 10 p.m.

Aug. 11 — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 4 p.m. Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Chernobyl Diaries (R) 10 p.m.

Aug. 12 — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 4 p.m. Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 13 — Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 14 — Snow White And The Huntman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 15 — Marvel’s The Avengers (PG-13) 7 p.m.

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

Ben Kingsley and Sasha Baron Cohen star in “The Dictator.” Photo right: Richard Ayoade, Vince Vaughn, Adam Sandler and Jonah Hill are neighborhood friends who defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the comedy “The Watch.”

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

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Football fun ABOVE: CYS Services Sports and Fitness instructor “Mr. Willie” looks on as Spencer Russell practices proper kicking technique. Spencer was part of a group of 150 Wiesbaden children, ages 3 to 5, who participated in Wiesbaden’s Start Smart Sports Development Program.

TOP RIGHT: Sammy Myers helps point out where to kick the ball to James Metheny. Sammy and James were participating in Wiesbaden’s CYS Services, Sports and Fitness, Start Smart Sports Development Program.

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Frankfurt Zoo Teens from Wiesbaden’s Youth Center will visit over 40 different destinations this summer, in this picture youth enjoy the day at the Frankfurt Zoo.

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Berchtesgaden Teens from Wiesbaden’s Youth Center program stop for a picture during their weeklong trip to Berchtesgaden in the German Bavarian Alps.

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FRANKFURT Between Goethe and skyscrapers

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom Contributing writer “On the 28th of August 1749, as the midday bell struck twelve, I was born into Frankfurt by the Main.

The stars were favourable ...” This is how Johann Wolfgang von Goethe describes his own birth in the book “Poetry and Truth.”

The greatest German poet experienced the hustle and bustle of this unique city throughout his youth and many of his experiences reflect in his work.

Centuries later, Frankfurt is one of the most multifaceted places in Germany.

A place full of contrasts, it hosts both super modern and historic aspects. The mixture of latest high-rise architecture, remains of the ancient Romans, medieval streets and 19th century parks makes the financial capital of Germany unique.

If you are from a major U.S. city and you feel a little homesick, downtown Frankfurt is the place to be - it has a skyline like Manhattan and is full of office towers.

It is the home of the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange and hosts some of the world’s most important trade shows, such as the Frankfurt Motor Show (the next one will be in 2013) and the Frankfurt Book Fair (which takes place in mid October).

Talking about money: Although Frankfurt is one of the most expensive places to live in, it is one of the most interesting ones to visit.

Quite fittingly, it hosts the Money Museum of the German Central Bank. If you want to experience the money market in action, register in advance for a guided tour of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

A typical Frankfurt sight, you can see modern tower buildings in the vicinity.

While rejected by some and loved by others, Frankfurt is undeniably the capital of arts. From architecture to paintings and sculptures, from nouveau art to medieval architecture, it’s all there.

“You need to bring a lot of time, because the amount of musuems and galleries is overwhelming,” said Jördis Hille from the Frankfurt Tourism Office.

Most conveniently, many of the museums are clustered in a district called “Museumsufer.”

“With the special Frankfurt Card, you have on one or two days reduced access to most of them,” Hille said.

For partying, the best place to go is Sachsenhausen, said Frankfurt native Susanne Till, who now lives in the Stuttgart area. Located on the southern banks of River Main, Sachsenhausen is

Photos courtesy of Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main

The beautiful former opera house now serves as home to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra. The building, dating back to 1880, bears an inscription, “To the true, the beautiful, the good.”

known as the stronghold of apple wine consumption in Frankfurt.

“It’s like a village of pubs, bars, restaurants and discotheques,” she said. “Whenever I make it back home to Frankfurt, Sachsenhausen is a must.

We’ve had our best parties there.”

This part of Frankfurt was home to thousands of U.S. Soldiers when they were stationed there after the war.

If you bring your children, the Frankfurt Zoo with its 5,000 animals might be

a good place to go. If they prefer animals from a long ago time, show them the T-Rex at the Senckenberg Natural Museum. However, if just looking at exhibits is not enough, take your family to the Frankfurt Children’s Museum. It offers handson learning experiences and encourages visitors to be active, to touch and try things out.

As for accommodation, experienced travelers recommend staying in nearby cities like Darmstadt or Wiesbaden and using the S-Bahn trains to go to Frankfurt. It takes less than an hour. Families might find it less suitable to stay overnight in the Frankfurt main station area, as this is the city’s red light district.

Some final advice before you start your tour to Frankfurt: Before you go, make sure you’re booking the right place. If it says Frankfurt/Oder on your ticket, then you are going the wrong way. Frankfurt am Main is the correct destination. For general tours, information on the Frankfurt Card or trips with themes like Goethe’s footsteps, visit http://www.frankfurt-tourismus.de.

The following online brochure offers all relevant maps, ticket and travel information as well as a mini-travel guide for a two hour tours of Frankfurt: http://www. traffiq.de/fm/20/traffiQ_ travelling_2011_web.pdf.

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Toyota Avalon XL 0696900 Miles https://picasaweb.google.com/ 103224739948077495920/ToyotaAvalon Located at US Embassy Ford US Spec Focus S 2012 En- Madrid Free Delivery to Buyer gine - 4 Cylinder Transmission - $8000 Ellen.Lenny-Pessagno@tra Automatic Spec - US Spec Milea- de.gov ge 6,000 Color-Grey $16000 015161504210 or 015161504133 VW Golf 2003 TDI for sale. Its a 5 speed and has 180,000 kms on it.

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JBL Amplifier and 2 Mac Audio $1000, Robert.D.Robinson.civ@ speakers, older model but still in mail.mil good shape (see attached pictures) $60 0179-9100405/ Want to stay in Europe? tdlenhard@-online.de Looking for a reliable car for work transportation. Must passed registration/ inspection. Good tires neg. Hoping to find a vehicle well maintained. $500 jason.deuster@ amedd.army.mil Mercedes 190e 1990. New front end parts, new battery, 269,000km-manual. Hate to sell but PCSing $1700. Call: 016099608875 Mitsubishi, Pajero, 2000, Pinin GDI, Germ specs, Silver Matalic, 24000k, 4X4 Auto. A/C, PW, PS. 0ne owner, Ger TUV til 11/13, Owners Manual (Ger/Eng). $6,000.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Theta Theta Lambda Chapter Black & Gold Banquet Ramstein Officer's Club May 19, 2012 1800 social 1900 event starts $40 Please contact Henry A. Williams, williha@gmail.com BSA Troop 166-Ramstein looking for new/current scouts and adults to rebuild troop. Mtg Weds 7-8:30, Bldg 1009 ian@in icholls.com/0175-2736951 Free Advice on having your baby off base. Please e-mail your questions to: american.geburts.team@ googlemail.com Iglesia de Dios Baumholder, Uberm Weiher 2, 55774 Baumholder. Domingos Adoracion: 11am; Miercoles estudios: 7pm. 067831850980

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3bachman /2/47's one with sound. Track, base boards buildings etc Best offer accepted. â&#x201A;Ź1700 0176-96776870 I have some 1 and 2-day Paris Disney tickets I can sell for 10e/ 20e off. They are good between may 14th and sep 30th and we can't go any longer. eurotradert@ googlemail.com / 015114940668 Incense Sticks with lovely lavender, opium or vanilla scent. 20 Sticks in a hexagonal package, non opened. 3â&#x201A;Ź each package.

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Noble tablecloth with eyelet embroidery in white, Gr. 130/170, never used! oval. â&#x201A;Ź20 sweilacher@tonline.de

Stunning ball gown, worn one time. Was 250 Euro. German size 44 (~16ish.) Not as shiny as pic.

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Antique Cabinets from the "Biedermeier Time" 160 years old! 1 big one & 1 small one with a mirror. Pictures on Classified World. â&#x201A;Ź2200 together. Or 1350â&#x201A;Ź for the big cabinet & 1100â&#x201A;Ź for the smaller one w/mirrors. Call: 0176Russian 1878 5 kopek copper 80286750 coin. Not mint but exceptional ne- Carved oriental solid rosewood ar mint condition. The Knight on trunk in excellent condition. Paid the Horse in center is clearly visi- 650 Euro new asking $500.00. ble. V. Attractive Coin â&#x201A;Ź110 0176- 015115952865 / lilmama_17@li 96776870 ve.com Really cute, musical Rocking Bug, like new bc our daughter never liked it. It's really just been sitting in the room for a few months.

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PERFORMANCE, VALUE AND SAFETY AT PENTAGON CAR SALES. Don’t just take our word for it!

BMW 528i SEDAN: International Engine of the Year 2012 1.8lt. - 2.0lt Category Engine Type: Horsepower: Torque: 528i 0 – 60 mph, MPG:

Twin-Scroll Turbo 240 @ 5,000 rpm 260 lb/ft @ 1,250-5,000 rpm 6.2 seconds, 22 city / 32 hwy

PENTAGON CAR SALES 2013 Military Price: $42,100

(USMSRP: $ 46,900 - YOU SAVE $ 4,800)

MINI Cooper Countryman: Kiplinger’s Best Resale Value 2012 Sticker Price: $ 22,450 TrueCar National Average Price: 3-Year Predicted Resale Value: 5-Year Predicted Resale Value:

$ 22,332 69 % 53 %

PENTAGON CAR SALES 2012 Military Price: $21,100

(USMSRP: $ 22,450 - YOU SAVE $ 1,350)

BMW 328i SEDAN: Top Safety Pick 2012 Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) The new BMW 328i and 335i Sedans earned the top IIHS award for affording occupants good protection in front, side, rollover and rear crashes.

PENTAGON CAR SALES 2013 328i Military Price: $32,200

(USMSRP: $ 36,500 - YOU SAVE $ 4,300) All data as reported by official sources in the public domain.

All 2013 ex-works prices - subject to change without notice.

THE ONLY OFFICIAL BMW MILITARY SALES AGENCY AUTHORIZED TO SERVE YOU IN THESE AREAS. Germany Ramstein Kindsbacher Str. 47 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach Tel: 06371 61 39 90

Kaiserslautern Kaiserstrasse 1 67661 Kaiserslautern Tel: 0631 351 90 40

Heidelberg Hebelstrasse 3 69115 Heidelberg Tel: 06221 144 90

Wiesbaden Ludwig-Wolker-Str. 14 55252 Mainz-Kastel Tel: 06134 567 80

Spangdahlem Im Kreuzgarten 1 A 54529 Spangdahlem Tel: 06565 93 69 90

Italy Aviano Via Pordenone 48D 33081 Aviano (PN) Tel: 0434 676 61-2/3/4

Naples Tel: 0434 676 61-2/3/4 Email: Naples@ pentagoncarsales.com

Sigonella Tel: 0434 676 61-2/3/4 Email: Sig@ pentagoncarsales.com

Vicenza Viale Della Pace 254 36100 Vicenza (VI) Tel: 0444 91 09 38

Spain Rota Plaza Del Triunfo 6 11520 Rota (Cadiz) Tel: 956 840 201

PENTAGON CAR SALES

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