erald Union H Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany
Vol. XXIII, No. 5
Giving thanks: Leadership serves Soldiers, Families
Photo by LaDon Hooser
Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community go through the Thanksgiving dinner line at the Strong Europe Cafe Dining Facility Nov. 26. Members of the local Army leadership, including U.S. Brig. Gen. Philip Jolly, director of U.S. Army Europe Army Reserve Engagement Cell, and USAG Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington, served community members alongside host nation leaders, including German Brig. Gen. Eckart Klink of the Hessen Forces Command, during the Thanksgiving Day meal service.
Holiday happenings: MWR hosts holiday events By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Family and MWR Marketing Office
Community members can bask in the spirit of the season at a host of special events in December. Holiday Potluck Wiesbaden Army Community Service invites everyone in the community for a holiday potluck Dec. 3 at noon and photos with Santa starting at 2 p.m. Community members are asked to bring their
Inside Art contest
See photos from the children’s contest on page 4.
favorite dish to share and cameras to take pics with the Jolly Old Elf. ACS is located in Hainerberg Housing’s Building 7790 (across from the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center). Angel Tree Racquetball Tournament If you’re a racquetball player looking for a little competition, head to the Wiesbaden Fitness Center this weekend, Dec. 5 and 6. Not only can you compete for
prizes in the tournament, but you can also help out local children with an optional gift — not to exceed $5 — for the Angel Tree program. Interested players should contact the Wiesbaden Fitness Center by Dec. 3 to register. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9830. Christmas Extravaganza Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse is also pulling out all the
Garrison employees thanked for service By Jacob Corbin
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
One thousand one hundred and five years seems like a lot, but for the more than 40 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden employees recognized at a recent ceremony for their service, it was easily broken down in increments of five to 40 years. Col. Mary Martin, USAG Wiesbaden commander, and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington presented certificates to employees with between five and 40 years of federal civilian service. “I think it’s a great achievement to stay with an organization like you have,” Martin said. “[The people here today] truly help make sure USAG Wiesbaden really is ‘Our Home in Germany.’” The following employees were recognized at the event were as follows: Five years Shayna Brouker, Public Affairs Office Jose Angel Jimenez, Directorate of Public Works Randal Randers, Directorate of Family, Morale and Welfare Cristine Weisbecker, Directorate of Human Resources Ten Years Dominik Leisering, Directorate of Emergency Services Tim Lohn, DES Sabine Schindler, Plans, Analysis and Integration Office Donato Turrisi, DPW David Webster, DFMWR 15 Years Andrea Moore, DHR Beate Stauch-Screen, DHR Daniel Vawter, DPW 20 Years Aaron Chapuis, DFMWR Thomas Garrett, DFMWR Lothar Kuenel, Logistics Readiness Center Steven Sanders, DFMWR Armando Torres, DHR 25 Years Ted Hansen, DES Maurice McNeil, DFMWR Edward Moton, DPTMS 30 Years Sooriya Boopathy, DPW Surinder Kaur Dhadwall, Directorate of Resource
See ‘Holidays’ on page 3
STEM night
WMS students learn about STEM. See page 12.
Dec. 3, 2015
See ‘Service’ on page 5
Fitness Center
Learn about new RecTrac requirements on page 10.