Inside
Year in review
‘Catholic Guy’
Peace Light
New York-based radio personality visits with Wiesbaden Soldiers, families. See page 7.
Wiesbaden Cub Scouts join in annual global tradition. See page 6.
Take a photographic look at 2013. See pages 16-17.
erald Union H Vol. XVI, No. 7
Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Jan. 16, 2014
Construction update
Projects changing face of the garrison By Anemone Rueger and Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
As the New Year started, garrison planners took stock of the many construction projects changing the face of the Wiesbaden military community. Roger Gerber, U.S. Army Photo by Karl Weisel Garrison Wiesbaden’s transforA detour by the Keyes Building on Clay Kasere is among mation and stationing managethe many changes due to ongoing construction. ment officer, said excavation has been completed adjacent on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne. the South Gate in the coming to U.S. Army Europe’s Gen. People who work on the weeks as construction continues Shalikashvili Mission Com- installation should expect to see on the third large operational mand Center for the new Con- a large number of gravel and facility for the consolidation of See Projects on page 8 solidated Intelligence Center concrete trucks coming through
Recognizing inspirational employees By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
It was billed as the ICE Emmy Awards. Employees receiving multiple commendations by customers through the Interactive Customer Evaluation program were recognized in front of most of the workforce in the
Wiesbaden Fitness Center during the garrison’s all-hands get-together Dec. 19. “Between the furlough, sequestration and the move of U.S. Army Europe Headquarters from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden, it’s been a challenging year,” said Col. David Carstens, USAG Wiesbaden commander, adding, “As a gar-
rison commander, rarely have I been prouder of the workforce.” Thanking the local national employees and service members who took the lead to help ensure that services weren’t dramatically curtailed during the federal shutdown, Carstens said, “I’m proud of you, and I’d See Inspirational employees on page 5
Photo by Karl Weisel
Members of the DPW Sign Team are recognized with the inaugural Team Award.
Photo by Karl Weisel
A fan meets Holly Eva at a past Blood Drive.
Gift of life Soldier’s dog inspires annual drive By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
She’s striking back, and community members are asked to join her in the effort. The she in question is Master Sgt. Clark Kuhling’s canine pal Holly Eva, the inspiration behind the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion and Wiesbaden Red Cross’s third annual Holly Eva blood drive at Wiesbaden’s Tony Bass Fitness Center June 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Everyone who donates gets a Holly Eva Strikes Back T-shirt,” said Kuhling, “and hopefully a picture with the dog.” Kuhling started the blood drive in Holly Eva’s name, with help from the American Red Cross, three years ago as a way to draw attention to the never-ending requirement for fresh blood donations to help those in need. After his dog almost died following anterior cruci-
ate ligament surgery which “kept getting infected,” she received a blood transfusion from a donor dog which at first didn’t provide any relief, he said. “The doctors thought the only thing that would help was human plasma — but then the dog’s blood took.” Holly Eva will once again be on hand to welcome contributors to the blood drive on Jan. 30. “Each pint of blood can save up to three lives, and the blood banks can never have too much,” Kuhling said, encouraging a large turnout. “And the T-shirts are awesome.” Why should people take the time to donate blood? “For me, it’s one of those things where you never pay attention until a family member or four-legged friend needs it,” Kuhling said. For more information about donating blood or the Armed Services Blood Program visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.