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“ O ur liv es begin to end the day w e become silent about things that matter.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Wiesbaden community members came together to remember the lessons and celebrate the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during an event at the Tony Bass Auditorium, here, Jan. 13 .

Entertainer Ron Williams, who served as a military police officer during the height of the civil rights movement, was the guest speaker at the standingroom only event on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne.

Having experienced racism early in his military career, Williams used stories and songs to talk about his life experiences.

“We have to face what went down in those days and what we don’t want to go down again in these new days,” said Williams, commenting on events taking place in cities across America, Europe and the Middle East.

“We have to look to the past — the ugliness, and the goodness — in order to accomplish King’s dream in our future,” he said as a show of hands revealed Williams was one of a few people in the auditorium who was born in the ‘ 6 0s.

It has been more than 52 years since King delivered his inspirational speech, “I Have a Dream.” The words are still relevant today, Williams said. However, he wants people to remember the lessons of King, not just the speech.

“It’s more than just the speech, it’s the struggle for equality,” he said.

“Remember the struggle, and why it is still important.”

Williams’ early struggles with being black in a white majority made him realize something had to be done to change his own views. He looked to the lessons and philosophy of King and committed his life to the struggle against racial and See ‘ M

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Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl, U.S. Army Installation Management Command commanding general; Michael Formica, IMCOM – Europe regional director; Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Hartless, IMCOM command sergeant major, stand for a group photo with Cecilia Kandler, Family and MWR Child, Youth and School Services coordinator; Sgt. 1st Class Jinet Velez, Soldier For Life — Transition Assistance Program, noncommissioned officer; Felix Bartels, acting Department of Public Works O&M chief; Katherine Vahrenkamp, director, Hainerberg School Age Center; and Ana Cutler, Department of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, after the USAG Wiesbaden members received commander’s coins from Dahl during his visit Jan. 11. For the full story see page 3.

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As guests in our host nation, members of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden depend on our neighbors for a great many things.

One of those happens to be the safety of our personnel in the host nation, and recently, the man responsible for that was given an award in thanks for all he’d done for USAG Wiesbaden and U.S. Army Europe.

Robert Schä fer, former West Hessian Region police president and currently the president of the Hessian State Office for Protection of the Constitution, was presented the Outstanding Civlian Service Medal by Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges,

Chapel hosts choir

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USAREUR commanding general, Jan. 14 at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne.

Schä fer received the award for having “distinguished himself through outstanding public service to the government of the United States,” according to the award citation.

He also “played a key role in facilitating support ... in the aftermath of the terror attack at Frankfurt International Airport in March 2011,” among other achievements during his service.

“We have not forgotten that when our Airmen were brutally attacked in Frankfurt, you were there helping us,” Hodges said prior to presenting the medal. “Above all, you See ‘ A ward’ on page 4

USAREUR CG receives German award

See photo and story on the event on page 5.

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A sk th e c o m m ander practical and accessible fitness Community Members, 2016 is here and we are off to facility on Clay Kaserne. I did a fast-moving start to ensure have a request though. Would it be our community remains a great possible to get the RF transmitters place to live, work, and play, on the cardio equipment functional with a keen focus on force again so that patrons could listen to protection and safety. Over the the TV on their headsets? holidays many of you received Response: Thank you for your multiple AtHoc notifications to suggestion and we’re glad you’re remain vigilant in large gatherenjoying the Fitness Center Aning places and at train stations. nex. Sports and Fitness will cerThose messages were intended tainly take a look at the cost and to ensure you remained aware possibility of moving the transmitof your surroundings while Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army ters over to the annex. traveling or being out and Garrison Wiesbaden comCDC praise about. Even though we were mander B rittney said: Very pleased with not able to provide you with all the care being offered in the preschool room. My of the details due to ongoing investigations, we could remind you to stay vigilant and aware in a child is learning a lot. He comes home counting best effort to ensure for the safety of you and your in various languages and is eager to learn. The families. In that, we have received a few concerns teachers work with him to get the best out of him. regarding our usage of AtHoc; on the other hand, He is a completely different child. Thanks! we received greater praise for its ability to alert and A nony m ous said: I do not know how these inform. All eligible personnel are encouraged to ladies do it. Toddler room is always busy, but continue registering for AtHoc as it is the best way they never lose a bit. They are patient and caring to push out alert notifications to inform the entire toward my child. community anywhere you are. We look forward Roland said: The staff at the Bldg. 1501 CDC to your continued support in 2016 — thank you are outstanding. They display a genuine care and and may 2016 be prosperous for you and yours! concern for our son’s wellbeing/learning. Mr. RobEditor’s note: Hav e something you’d like to inson, Mr. Curtis and Ms. Kathleen are awesome. share w ith the commander, or a q uestion you’d like answ ered? Send an I C E comment or contact Good job DPW Karen said: We live in Aukamm in a duplex the C ommander’s Hotline (click the F eedback link and the other side of the duplex is unoccupied. We on the garrison home p age) I f you hav e a suggescalled in a work order to have the fire carbon detion instead of a q uestion, you can also v isit the tectors in the empty attached house checked since suggestions link on the I C E w ebsite. we could hear them beeping. Within a couple of Barracks funding hours they had fixed the problem and also called A nony m ous said: Just something that no one in to make sure no other sounds were heard. Very all of Wiesbaden knows the answer to. Any word helpful and much appreciated! on funds for barracks buildings? I know that it’s a long shot, but the barracks here aren’t the best. MWR, Fitness Center Annex kudos A nony m ous said: I love the fitness center Response: Thank you for your comment ... due to funding shortfalls, it has been difficult annex. Finally we have enough space to do ciracquiring funds for the renovations of our cur- cuits, supersets, stretching, etc., without being rent barracks and the construction of new ones. in someone else’s way. This is also a much safer We are currently working on non-construction environment! I’ve quit using my gym off post and efforts to improve the standard of living for am only using this facility now. Please keep it personnel living in barracks. The garrison CSM S cott said: The new Annex is great. We really and the housing chief will continue working with like that the equipment is more spread out and there command sergeant majors and first sergeants in are more free weight options over there. When order to ensure barracks are well-maintained everything was in the other building it was too for all Soldiers. much equipment for those areas. Once the repair work is done in the other gym, we would love to Fitness Annex TV transmitters C lay ton said: To whom it would concern, it see all the cardio equipment go back over there has been a pleasure to see the annex filled with but keep the annex open for free weights, nautilus, equipment and put into use. It is by far the most boxing, etc. Great job!

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It is almost that time of year again: tax season. If the thought of filing your taxes is dampening your holiday spirit, the Wiesbaden Tax Center may be able to help. They offer help free-of-charge to eligible personnel and can also answer any questions you may have.

The Wiesbaden Tax Center opens on Feb. 1 and is located in the second floor of Tony Bass Auditorium. It will be open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ( but closed from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursdays for training) . The Tax Center will operate primarily on a walk-in basis, with clients with complex returns requiring additional counsel receiving scheduled appointments after intake.

The Tax Center provides free tax preparation services for eligible members of the military community, including active duty servicemembers and their dependents, military retirees receiving pay and benefits, and epartment of efense civilian employees. Status as a DoD contractor ( unless legal services are listed in your contract) or a reservist ( unless called to active duty) does not grant eligibility for Tax Center services.

Additionally, Army regulations prohibit the Tax Center from providing assistance to those engaged in private business activities except for registered Army.

If all of your family’s income is derived from employment with the United States Government, your income is treated the same as if you were in the United States. However, if you or your spouse were employed on the economy, self-employed while stationed overseas, or employed by a non-government support agency on-post, there are differences in how your income will be treated for tax purposes. You may be able to exclude all or parts of this income from taxation or you may be able to receive a credit for any income taxes paid to a foreign government.

Additionally, if you put substantial sums of money in a foreign bank or investment account, you are required to report this to the Department of Treasury. If at any time in 2015 ( even for a single day) you had more than $ 10,000 in foreign financial accounts, this must be reported to the epartment of Treasury by filling a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts ( FBAR) . This reporting requirement may apply if you used a local national account to put a down payment on a new home purchase, pay rent deposits and immobilien fees, or purchase a PO . There are no specific tax consequences or penalties for using foreign accounts, but the penalties are severe for failing to report these assets. On-post bank accounts such as those from Community Bank and Andrews Federal Credit Union are exempt from the reporting requirement.

The Wiesbaden Tax Center provides eligible members of the community free services including U.S. federal and state income tax preparation, filing, and amendments for the current and prior tax years. If clients have questions or concerns they should contact the Tax Center at DSN 53 7 06 8 9 or 06 11-14 3 -53 7 -06 8 9. Clients should bring to their appointment their DoD ID card, W-2’s, social security cards for all members of the household, direct deposit account information, a copy of your 2014 tax return, and any other documents specific to their tax situation.

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Lt. Gen. Dahl visits USAG Wiesbaden

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Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, speaks with Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl, Installation Management Command commanding general, during a briefing Jan. 11 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. USAG Wiesbaden was the first stop on the general’s visit of U.S. Army Europe garrisons. While here he met with senior leaders, toured the post and presented commander’s coins to top-performing garrison members.

“It’s support,” Dahl said, referring to IMCOM’s tion with, and support of, those unit commanders.”

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Wiesbaden’s case, the garrison supports Hodges He wrapped up his time by explaining that IMCOM rison’s highest-performing members. and the mission of USAREUR, as well as its other isn’t just here to serve the Soldiers in their supported Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl, IMCOM commanding tenant units. units, but their Families too. general, started out his Jan. 11 visit by presenting Dahl said he’d emphasize the support/supported “Families in the Army are special; they’re special commander’s coins to five garrison members for their relationship everywhere he went during his trip through because their Soldier has to do things that we don’t achievements here.

Europe, meeting with both IMCOM team members ask any other occupation to do,” Dahl said. “They Cecilia Kandler, Family and MWR Child, Youth and the members and leaders of the commands they [ the Soldier] have to live within the Army’s culture and School Services coordinator; Sgt. 1st Class Jinet support. and with the Army’s values and to be ready to go to ele , Soldier For ife Transition Assistance ProHe added that, when meeting with IMCOM war tomorrow and to win. gram, noncommissioned officer Felix Bartels, acting members, he’d also tell them how important their “That level of commitment from the Soldier epartment of Public orks O chief atherine mission of support is. In fact, if he could speak with requires sacrifices of not only the Soldier, but from Vahrenkamp, director, Hainerberg School Age Ceneach member of IMCOM individually, he’d spend the their Family,” he added. “IMCOM’s commitment to ter and Ana Cutler, epartment of Plans, Training, time doing just that.

Families is to communicate that we understand that, Mobilization and Security; all received coins from “I would want to get across to them how vital … that we appreciate that and that we will ensure they the IMCOM commander during his visit. and important their service is,” Dahl said. “IMCOM receive the quality of services that are commensurate Dahl was stationed with the 3 rd Infantry Division has been around since 2002. The creation of IMCOM, with that sacrifice and that commitment. in Germany from 198 2 to 198 3 , and with Supreme over time, has improved the quality of life for our “But I would also point out that we have to be realHeadquarters Allied Powers Europe at .S. Army Soldiers and their Families. istic in our expectations,” he continued. “Living in the Garrison Benelux, Belgium, more recently.

“It’s also improved the readiness of the force by Army, you should expect to live comfortably and above However, this is his first time visiting .S. Army allowing the senior commanders to focus on their average, but it won’t necessarily be world-class or five Europe garrisons since he took command of IMCOM units, their mission and their training,” he continued. star. That’s a bit unrealistic for the military culture.” in November 2015.

Dahl said while the mission of IMCOM is support, ahl said it’s important to find the balance between While in Germany, Dahl attended the U.S. Army it’s up to the supported unit commanders to ensure the two and help Families to understand it.

Europe Winter Commanders Conference and spoke their people use the services and are taken care of.

More photos of the general’s visit can be found at with leaders, including USAREUR Commanding “Individual Soldier, Family and unit readiness is the . c .c .

General Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, about IMCOM and responsibility of the unit commander,” Dahl said. “The For more information about Dahl and IMCOM, its mission. professionals in IMCOM provide services in coordina- visit w w w .imcom.army.mil.

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News and features e s as Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Feb. 2 in the Tony Bass Auditorium. For more information, call the Wiesbaden Red Cross at 06 11-14 3 -54 8 -17 6 0, or email them at wiesbaden@ redcross.org.

Main Exchange closure

The Wiesbaden Exchange main store in the Hainerberg Mall will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 27 to conduct their annual inventory. The rest of the mall, including concessionaires and food court, will remain open at their normal hours. The main store will reopen Thursday, Jan. 28 .

Winter tires required

Winter is here. Winter tires should be on your vehicle from Oct. 1 to April 1. German law requires that vehicles have “adequate tires” for winter driving. This means that in high-snow areas like Bavaria, vehicles must have snow tires mounted. In areas not regarded as “snow prone” like Wiesbaden, the use of all-season tires with an M/S label or a snowflake label are acceptable. inter tires should have a tread depth of at least 3 millimeters. While there is no criminal penalty for not having snow tires in this area, your insurance company could find you at fault if you are involved in an accident even if you didn’t cause it.

Wearing uniforms off-post is prohibited

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

Mold safety important in homes U . S. A rm

y G arris on W ies baden afe Office Finding mold in your home is a scary thought. It’s something most people don’t think about until they see it. Or smell it. So, once you detect mold in your house or apartment, what’s the best course of action?

Some types of mold are more dangerous than others, but the the Centers for isease Control and Prevention says testing is neither necessary nor reliable.

“If you are susceptible to mold and mold is seen or smelled, there is a potential health risk; therefore, no matter what type of mold is present, you should arrange for its removal.”

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if the problem is relatively small in size, it can be cleaned up without professional help.

“If the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet ( less than roughly a 3 ft. by 3 ft. patch) , in most cases, you can handle the job yourself,” the agency states.

Areas that are often wet or damp are particularly susceptible to mold, according to their website. “If there’s some mold in the shower or elsewhere in the bathroom that seems to reappear, increasing ventilation ( running a fan or opening a window) and clean-

ing more frequently will usually prevent mold from recurring, or at least keep the mold to a minimum,” the website says.

Commonly available cleaning products containing diluted bleach are recommended for bathroom disinfection. These items can be purchased at the P or Commissary.

“Ensure that the safety precautions on the container label or are followed; opening windows to ventilate, use of impervious gloves, and eye protection. The use of commonly available consumer products eliminates the need to mix your own concentrated bleach and water solution,” the website continues.

The agency urges caution when using products containing bleach.

“Mixing concentrated bleach in the workplace would require an emergency eyewash station since concentrated bleach is extremely corrosive to the eyes and can cause permanent eye damage. However, if one wishes to make their own disinfectant, the generally accepted concentration is 1 part concentrated bleach to 10 parts water. Also, nev er mix different chemicals or chemical products together, esp ecially bleach and am m onia.”

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gave us sage advice and showed us we had a great friend in the Hessen police. You have earned the gratitude of U.S. Army Europe.”

Schä fer, who served as police president for West Hesse from Sept.

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very honored to receive the award.

“I’m very touched and overwhelmed,” he said through an interpreter. “It is an extraordinary day for me. I understand that this is a very great honor.”

He also remarked on the great partership USAG Wiesbaden, SARE R and the Poli ei have.

“Security requires a network,” he said. “To be successful in this field, you need intelligent people, resources and good partners. We [ USAG Wiesbaden, USAREUR and the Poli ei are friends, and we are partners. My successor, Police President Stefan ueller will make sure it stays that way.”

U.S. Army CID recruiting

The U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Division is seeking qualified Soldiers to become CI Special Agents. CID Special Agents are highly trained federal agents who conduct criminal investigations that range from homicide to fraud, and when appropriate, work in conjunction with local, state and other federal investigative agencies. CID agents have the opportunity to pursue education at the FBI National Academy, etropolitan Police Academy at Scotland Yard, the Defense Academy of Credibility Assessment and the Canadian Police College. Visit w w w .cid.army.mil to apply or visit the iesbaden CI office at Clay aserne Bldg.

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Former West Hessian Region Police President Robert Schäfer is presented the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal by Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commanding general, Jan. 14 at the USAG Wiesbaden Community Activity Center.

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religious intolerance to ensure the voice of Dr. King is never forgotten.

Williams challenged the audience to think more about how we deal with the topic of racism.

“We need to deal with it [ racism] intelligently and with, like Dr. King says, empathy. We should talk about it, deal with it, debate it, get it out,” he said, encouraging people to talk about racial or religious differences.

In keeping with the theme “Remember, Celebrate, Act! Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off,” Sergeant First Class Brittney R. Pechie, equal opportunities advisor, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, recommends one act to improve understanding and show more compassion towards one another.

“Get out of your comfort zone,” Pechie said. Get out and meet different people she explained.

The event was hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Equal Opportunities Office and included performances of the gospel hymns, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” and “We Shall Overcome,” by the Wiesbaden Middle School choir students and a poster display created by Hainerberg Elementary school students.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was born January 15, 1929 and assassinated April 4 , 196 8 in Memphis, Tenn. This year’s event commemorates Dr. King’s 8 7 th Birthday.

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Guest speaker Ron Williams talks about his life experiences and the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through stories and song at the annual observance at the Tony Bass Theater, on Clay Kaserne, Jan. 13.

You may also contact your unit Equal Brandt, 5th Signal Command, 56 5-007 7 ; King Jr. observance can be found at Opportunity Advisor; Sgt. 1st Class Sgt. 1st Class Wildman, 2nd Signal www.flickr.com photos wpao.

For more information about MLK Pechie, .S. Army Garrison iesbaden, Brigade, 56 5-3 04 0; or Sgt. 1st Class Day go to www.nationalservice.gov/ 54 8 -0104 ; Sgt. 1st Class Thomas, U.S. Whitmore, 6 6 th Military Intelligence Army Europe, 53 7 -1024 ; Sgt. 1st Class Battalion, 54 6 -4 506 .

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Hodges awarded German Golden Cross of Honor U . S. A rm y E urope P ubl ic A f f airs Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commander, U.S. Army Europe, was awarded the German Federal Armed Forces Golden Cross of Honor by German Lt. Gen. Joerg Vollmer, the chief of staff of the German Army, in a ceremony Jan. 14 .

The ceremony was held as part of the commanding general’s annual New Year’s reception, which brought together dozens of senior military members from across U.S. Army Europe, its subordinate units, and allied and partner nation leaders.

“Your country has already decorated you at several occasions for your outstanding services,” Vollmer said. “It is now my pleasure to do so for my country.”

The presentation came as a surprise to Hodges, who had no knowledge of his selection for receiving one of Germany’s highest military decorations.

The Golden Cross of Honor is awarded to individuals for exemplary and meritorious service by the Federal Republic of Germany to Soldiers of the German armed forces and of allied nations and civilians who rendered outstanding services to the German armed forces.

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Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (right), commander, U.S. Army Europe, is awarded the German Federal Armed Forces Golden Cross of Honor by German Lt. Gen. Joerg Vollmer, the chief of staff of the German Army, Jan. 14.

The Golden Cross of Honor is awarded to individuals for exemplary and meritorious service by the Federal Republic of Germany to soldiers of the German armed forces and of allied nations and civilians who rendered outstanding services to the German armed forces.

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News and features Milal Missionary Choir performs at Hainerberg Chapel

Photos by Erin Gavle

Photo top, members of the Milal Missionary Choir perform at the 2016 New Year Praise Concert at the Hainerberg Chapel Jan. 8.

Photo left, Lt. Col. John Kaiser, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden chaplain, speaks at the concert.

A vocalist with the Milal Missionary Choir performs at the 2016 New Year Praise Concert at the Hainerberg Chapel Jan. 8. The concert was hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Religious Support Operations (Editor’s note: Erin Gavle is a student at Wiesbaden High School and intern in the USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office).

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C o m m uni ty no tes Night at the Library

Champagne Sunday Head to the Wiesbaden Brunch

Library to join the staff in a prehistoric scavenger hunt, Jan. 28 from 4 :3 0– 5:3 0 p.m. Enjoy dinosaur stories and a craft.

Education Center Open House

The Wiesbaden Education Center will host an open house event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., March 1. Information on attending and paying for college while living in Germany will be presented.

Dental Clinic art contest

The Wiesbaden Dental Clinic is hosting an child’s art contest until Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.

P ick up rules and registration forms for the event at the clinic’s front desk. Contact Capt. Melissa McGrier at melissa.a.mcgrier.mil@ mail. mil for more information.

Magic the Gathering

The Wiesbaden Magic the Gathering group holds Friday Night Magic starting at 6 :4 5 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center in a variety of formats, including commander and draft, in a friendly setting.

In addition, they will host their Winter Seasonal Event Saturday, Feb. 27 at the WEC. Free drafts, giveaways and special guests Brian Rowe, Kristy Nash and Kevin LeP age are just some of the things to look forward to.

Check out w w w .facebook.com/ group s/ USAGWM T G/ for more information.

AFTB classes

Army Family Team Building is a series of free training modules taught through Army Community Service covering topics such as basic information about the Army, personal growth skills and leadership skills. AFTB improves personal and Family preparedness which enhances overall Army readiness and helps America’s Army adapt to a changing world. Upcoming classes will be held at ACS in Hainerberg Housing Jan. 25-26 , Feb. 8 -9, March 14 , April 11-12, May 2-4 , 16 -17 and June 6 . Call ACS at civ ( 06 11) 14 3 -54 8 -9201 to sign up.

Enjoy a scrumptious brunch at the Little Italy on Clay Kaserne Sunday, Feb. 7 , from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch will feature biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausages, fried potatoes, waffles, pancakes, French toast, omelets, eggs, oven-baked chicken, baked fish, pork cutlets, roasted rosemary potatoes, roast beef, ham, pasta, seafood, salad and a range of desserts, beverages, ice cream, champagne and wines. There will also be activities for children including a play corner, movies and face painting. Cost is $ 29.95 for ages 13 and above, $ 9.95 for children ages 6 -12 and free for children ages 5 and under.

Host Nation Orientation

Host nation orientation is a great way for newcomers to learn about German culture, language, public transportation, and tips about living in our community. Host Nation Orientation is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. The class includes a short walking tour in the afternoon.

All incoming service members, civilians and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The next free session is Jan. 26 .

USAJobs class

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about applying for a job through the USAJobs. gov website during a free Army Community Service class Jan. 27 from 12:3 0-2 p.m. P ick up tips on interpreting job vacancies, creating resumes and applying for employment.

Reserve a space in the class by calling civ ( 06 11) 14 3 -54 8 9201.

month. Cost is $ 4 5 including all supplies for painting. Food and drink are extra and must be purchased at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Reserve a space through Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts at civ ( 06 11) 14 3 -54 8 -98 3 8 .

SKIES Dance Classes

Youths ages 3 -18 can participate in a range of weekly and biweekly ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop, jazz dance and creative movement classes.

Classes are held in Aukamm Housing, Hainerberg Housing and on Clay Kaserne. These classes include preschool ballet, ballet, contemporary dance, tap, creative movement, hip hop and more. Call P arent Central

Services at civ ( 06 11) 14 3 -54 8 93 59 for details.

Newborn Network

Newborn Network is for parents with children up to 12 months old. At each meeting, parents will receive information related to parenting as well as socialize with other parents who have infants.

Newborn Network meets every Wednesday from 10-11:3 0 a.m.

It is located on Hainerberg, Building 7 7 8 0, Texasstrasse 57 , Apartment 2. Call ACS at civ ( 06 11) 14 3 -54 8 -9202 for more information.

New WCSC Thrift Store hours

The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club Thrift Store on

Mainz Kastel Storage Station will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. From December 2015 through February 2016 , the Thrift Shop will be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact P amela Bartelle at civ ( 06 13 4 ) 18 8 -8 3 8 , email w cscthriftshop @ yahoo.com or visit “WCSC Thrift Shop” on Facebook. P rotestant Women of the Chapel The Chapel’s P rotestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11:3 0 a.m. and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 :3 0 p.m.

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Canvas and Corkscrews

Enjoy an evening of creating art in a relaxed atmosphere at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Lounge. This adultsonly get-together is open to ID cardholders ages 21 and above.

The sessions are typically held the first and third Fridays of the

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The numbers are in: military commissaries surpassed their fiscal 2015 environmental goals for recycling and diverting waste from landfills.

The Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, achieved an 8 3 percent recycling efficiency rate, the highest in the agency’s history, said Randy Eller, deputy director of DeCA’s logistics directorate. Along the way, DeCA recycled more than 6 0,000 tons of cardboard, 1,900 tons of plastic, and more than 108 tons of paper.

“Our commitment to environmental goals is reflected in the rapid increase in the recycling numbers

year after year,” Eller said. “Due to the outstanding efforts of our store personnel worldwide, our recycling efficiency rates have risen each year – from 7 5 percent in 2012 to 2015’s 8 3 percent. That’s a job well done! ” Adding to the agency’s environmental successes for 2015 were the stores, which actually reached the “net zero” landmark. Net zero waste is a “whole systems” effort, and changes the way materials flow through an organization, ideally resulting in no waste.

Seven stores achieved net zero status through organic contracts, which turn all organic material into compost. The stores include four commissaries in Hawaii – Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Naval

Station P earl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base and Schofield Barracks – plus the stores at McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis in Washington, and Los Angeles Air Force Base in California.

Finally, the continued expansion of DeCA’s food bank program is paying both environmental and local community dividends. In 2015, the agency’s program to donate edible but unsellable food climbed from 110 to 13 4 commissaries partnered with 117 U.S. food banks, up from 7 7 banks in 2014 .

“Our food bank program resulted in just under 2.4 million pounds of food diverted from ending up in landfills and being used to feed the hungry,” Eller said.

T h e num b ers are i n: m i l i tary c o m m i ssari es surp assed th ei r fiscal en ir nmental g o al s fo r rec y c l i ng and di erting aste fr m landfills

For photos of recent events, visit www.flickr.com/photos/ wpao.

50 Years in business

COLLISON CENTER We at Auto Hollmann would like to invite you to stop by and visit our Collision Center. We have seven collision/paint technicians with a combined experience of years which enables us to fix your vehicle right the first time. We at Hollmann feel that our employees are our strongest asset so we work very hard to keep up to date with our training standards. Our techs are factory trained along with various accomplishments from the major paint manufactures.

Direct repair shop with most major insurance companies.

Climate controlled paint booth and prep station.

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

24 hour towing at 0171-6538059

(USAA 5 Star Shop) + We offer repairs on all makes and models + Lifetime warranty on all workmanship + Inexpensive transportation/loaner vehicle + Accurate Measuring System + All OEM Parts shipped directly from USA (US Warranty) Deliveries each week + We offer many more services + We work for all major insurance companies

Call or swing by Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm or look us up on www.hollmann.us

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IMCOM-E holds CSM change of responsibility B y R ay J ohns on

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Installation Management Command Europe welcomed its new command sergeant major and bid farewell to his predecessor during a change-of-responsibility ceremony held here Jan. 12.

Command Sgt. Maj. Gene Canada takes over for Command Sgt. Maj. Romeo Montez III, who will retire after 3 2 years of wearing the Army’s uniform.

Canada brings with him an “invaluable combination of experience… he knows firsthand the types of support Soldiers and commanders need from IMCOM,” said Michael Formica, director of IMCOM Europe.

“His reputation for integrity and leadership,” Formica added, “is why I handpicked him as our senior noncommissioned officer.”

Coming from Fort Lee, Virginia, as the Ordnance Corps and School P ersonnel evelopment Office’s sergeant major, Canada has served for almost 3 0 years, with stints as the command sergeant major for IMCOM’s Army Environmental Command and the former U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.

He’s also had multiple combat deployments to Iraq.

Canada said he looks forward to being part of a team that is passionate about taking care of Soldiers, Army civilians and their families.

“I am also excited about building and sustaining relations with all our Strong Europe teammates, our host nations and our communities,” he said while addressing an audience that included the IMCOM command team of Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hartless, along with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commander of U.S. Army Europe.

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Michael Formica, director of IMCOM Europe, presents the organization’s guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Gene Canada during the region’s change of responsibility ceremony.

Canada also thanked Montez for his support during the pair’s transition, encouraging him to stay in touch while he pursues his second career of service in Texas as a teacher.

Additionally, Formica noted that Montez’s return to the Lone Star state brings him closer to family, with a first grandchild expected this summer.

Saying he could not ask for a “better battle buddy,” Formica applauded Montez’s accomplishments, including: Increased quality-of-life programs for rotational forces; Improvements to infrastructure and services that impact how U.S. troops

and multinational partners work and train together; Enhancements to the region’s Best Warrior program that produced IMCOM’s Best Warrior and NCO, and challenged region Soldiers to advance their warfighting skills And improvements to Soldier and Family programs and services, such as sponsorship and transition assistance.

“Command Sergeant Montez has been an enterprise leader,” Formica declared. “He has been our problem solver, one who builds consensus while leading folks to successful outcomes.”

As he closed out the ceremony with

his remarks, Montez recalled that prior to becoming the IMCOM-Europe command sergeant major two years ago, he received a message from a former commander whose son had recently become a Soldier. The former commander said, if ever needed, that he would trust the life of his son in Montez’s hands.

The commander’s words, said Montez, reminded him “of the awesome responsibility we have as leaders. Not ust to fight and win, but to genuinely care for the well-being of America’s sons and daughters. It is for this reason… that I am deeply humbled by the opportunities that I was given to serve.

I am a Soldier for life”

Personnel in Europe reminded to stay vigilant U . S . A rm y E uro p e A nti terro ri sm F rce r tecti n i isi n

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As the holiday period in Europe ends, the public must remain aware and recognize the need to maintain heightened vigilance.

Individuals and small groups directed or inspired by terrorist leaders continue to threaten Western Europe and North America. Terrorists pose a threat to urban centers, large events and transportation hubs, including airports and train stations.

Host nation law enforcement authorities have been taking measures to

preempt these threats such as we have recently seen at train stations in Munich, Germany.

Due to the potential consequences of terrorist attacks, it is important to disseminate vigilance messages as widely as possible and as often as necessary.

Until threats subside, USAREUR will continue to notify personnel via social media and the AtHoc Life and Safety System.

It is equally important to take the time to discuss the security environment with unit personnel and their family members to ensure they are aware and actively

practice individual protective measures.

Anyone witnessing suspicious behavior can report it using iReport, a theater-wide reporting system for Soldiers, civilians, contractors and family members in Europe.

You can now report suspicious events via mobile apps running the Android, Apple iOS or Microsoft mobile operating systems.

Download the application from the Apple Store, Google P lay, or Microsoft Store. Search “U.S. Army Europe iReport.”

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To report an imminent threat or crime in progress, immediately contact the military police office by dialing DSN 114 , or reach hostnation law enforcement by dialing commercial numbers in:

Germany Netherlands Italy Belgium

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S p o rts and l ei sure S p o rts sh o rts 100 percent ID check at Fitness Center

The Wiesbaden Fitness Center began mandatory 100 percent ID check Dec. 18 in order to effectively track number of people using the facility, which may impact funding.

Sign up yourself and family members in person at FMWR facilities, including the Fitness Center and Outdoor Recreation on Clay Kaserne. Call mil 548 -9001 or civ ( 06 11) 14 3 -54 8 -9001 for more information.

Spring sports registration

Enrollment for the Spring Youth Sports and Fitness Season runs from Jan. 25 to March 11.

This spring, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis and golf will be offered.

If you are interested in coaching, stop by CYS Services Sports and Fitness in Building 1213 on Clay Kaserne to pick up a coach’s packet.

To register your child visit P arent Central Services on Clay Kaserne or call civ ( 06 11) 14 3 548 -93 56 .

Boot Camp

et the fitness professionals at the iesbaden Fitness Center help you get into shape and learn how to stay that way during Boot Camp starting Jan. 26 .

Morning and evening classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

P re-assessments will be held Jan. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. and to 6 p.m. at the fitness center. Cost is 120. isit the fitness center or call civ 0611 143 -54 8 -98 3 0 to register.

Free yoga and Zumba at ACS

Army Community Service offers free yoga classes every Tuesday at noon at the ACS cafeteria and free Z umba classes Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at 4 :3 0 p.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:3 0 a.m.

Fitness Center dress code

Wiesbaden Fitness Center patrons should be aware there is a dress code to use the facility.

For example, ACUs are permitted only during lunch hours from 11:3 0 a.m. to 1:3 0 p.m., shorts should be longer than finger tip-length when arms are straight alongside the body, and exposed midriffs are prohibited.

For details, visit the FMWR website at http :/ / w iesbaden.armymw r.com/ europ e/ w iesbaden/ and search “dress code.”

Fitness Resolution Day

Be sure to stop by the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to start your New Year right by en oying three nonstop hours of free fitness classes aimed at challenging every fitness style.

P ick up information on regular classes and upcoming programs including January Boot Camp and Functional Fitness Thow-Down Day.

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For some, creating whimsical works of art is as natural as breathing. But for others, the thought of taking pen or brush to canvas can be daunting.

Several new programs at Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts seek to help potential artists overcome any hesitation about getting in touch with their creative sides. With a new art teacher on board, and several unique collaborative programs, artists of all stripes are invited to get involved.

“It’s all about expanding one’s horizons,” said Erik Kraemer, Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts center manager. “It may simply be getting out of the house and experimenting with something new.”

Kraemer added that the arrival of a new art instructor was highly anticipated.

“They’ve ( community members) been waiting for a long time,” he said, explaining that, initially, two-hour art classes are being offered every Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. The offerings may be expanded if demand increases, he added.

Art teacher Claudia P auli-Bach, who studied art and costume design in Florence and Naples, Italy, taught art in Argentina and worked as a commercial artist for a marketing firm, said she welcomes everyone — from those just starting, to more accomplished artists.

“Right now we’re focusing on all techniques from watercolor to fine aquarelle for adults and children,” she said.

“P eople may be afraid, but they quickly learn to be comfortable ( with the different media) ,” said P auliBach, adding that she is glad to have the opportunity to share her love of art with others. “To me, it’s really like therapy for people to discover their own tempo and balance — a beautiful way to see things differently.

The artist sees with other eyes — looking for the light.

“These are the things that a person is developing in my class finding his or her self-confidence,” she said.

“I think good drawing is elementary — it’s the queen of the arts,” P auli-Bach added.

“It’s wonderful,” said Frances Rodgers, one of P auli-Bach’s students, who said she started the classes “to see if this was something I could do in retirement. She’s very patient. I’ve learned so much from the first lesson.

“I think she will bring out the artist in everyone,” Rodgers said.

Likewise for 9-year-old student Lana Stanford who was concentrating on P icasso’s cubistic style during a recent lesson. “I like using paint, pastels and colored pencils — especially the colored pencils, because they’re not too messy.”

The art instructor said she would like to expose students to great works of art in local museums and to paint in outside settings once the weather permits.

In the meantime, local artists are enjoying the unique opportunity of mixing socializing and creating works of art at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Lounge during the Canvas and Corkscrews get-togethers on the first and third Fridays of the month from 6 -8 :3 0 p.m.

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center Teacher Claudia Pauli-Bach (left) discusses an art project with Frances Rodgers at the Arts and Crafts Center Jan. 12.

The sessions, which cost $ 4 5, including all painting supplies, are open to adults ages 21 and older. ocal area artists can also find support through the Wiesbaden Artists and P lein Air Group.

“We originally started it for people more on the professional side,” but it has since evolved to welcome all artists, whether novice or experienced, said Deb Ahern, the group’s founder.

“We take museum trips, go to art supply stores and talk about what we’re working on,” Ahern said, adding that the online “closed” group offers artists the chance to solicit advice and assistance when working on projects. “If they’re working on something, they can post their artwork.”

Artists can visit facebook.com/groups/wiesbadenartistsandpleinairgroup to request to be added to the group, she said.

The Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center manager pointed out that with the adedition of the art classes, the center offers a wide range of opportunities for local artists and crafts people.

A Wood Shop, laser engraving sublimation, a fully stocked crafts store and various other offerings are aimed at providing community members with a wealth of ways to hone their skills and materialize their creative vision.

The center is currently seeking a new sewing instructor as classes being offered now will end this month when the present teacher departs from Wiesbaden.

Visit w w w .w iesbaden.armymw r.com or stop by the center in Building 1214 on Clay Kaserne for more information about upcoming classes and activities — or if interested in sharing your sewing know-how.

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T ak e a h i k e:

R Take a moment to grab a set of brochures from the Werber table and send them no-cost via MP S to Donald Seltzer, P SC 2 Box 106 8 4 , AP O AE 09012.

R Many thanks to Spangdahlem volksmarchers P at & Cheryl P atterson, Wiesbaden’s Dale Robison, and Ramstein’s Lew Harrison & Johnette Scott Donald Seltzer and Klaus & Gale Waibel for providing event brochures.

R Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to v olksmarch@ gmail.com with the subject “Getting Started HU.” R Would you like to receive Take a Hike at the same time as the newspaper editor? The complete, unedited version of the monthly volksmarching feature is available in its original Word document format by sending an email message to v olksmarch@ gmail.com with “Subscribe HU” in the subject line.

R As of this writing, no travel restrictions are in place for neighboring countries. When considering participation at events outside of Germany, volksmarchers are advised to check with their command for any new travel restrictions.

Weekend of Jan. 23-24

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ürth (50354) — This event is on the southwest edge of Cologne and roughly 2 hours

plentiful. In conjunction with this special walk discounts on admission are offered by a number of museums and attractions by showing your IVV start card. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 5, 6 and 7 past Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Crailsheim in order to reach Rothenburg. Alternately, Autobahns 3 and 7 via Wü rzburg and Kitzingen may be used.

Start: Europakolleg Goldenberg Alt-Hürth at Duffesbachfrom Wiesbaden. A variety of trail lengths are offered; challenge-seekers will find 2016’s second 2-km marathon as well as a 50-km trail. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 6 6 toward Frankfurt and 3 toward Cologne. Just outside of Cologne, at Rath/Heumar, exit onto A4 . Take the Kö ln-Eifeltor exit ( 11b) to connect with B26 5 to Hü rth.

straße 7 Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 12 and 22 km), 8-11 a.m. (30 km), 7:30-9:30 a.m. (42 km), and 7:308:30 a.m. (50 km) Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 12 and 22 km), 8-9:30 a.m. (30 km), 7:30-9:30 a.m. (42 km), and 7:30-8:30 a.m. (50 km) Trail: Unknown Award: Patch and Certificate (42- and 50-km trails) Note: Participants of the marathon trails should bring a flashlight.

Weekend of Feb. 13-14

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leinich-Oberkleinich (54483) — This event is north-northwest of Idar-Oberstein and fairly accessible to volksmarchers in other locations. From Wiesbaden and points east, use Autobahns 6 0 toward Bingen and 6 1 toward Koblenz, then exit at Rheinbö llen ( 4 5) . Follow B50 past Simmern, Kirchberg, and Hahn Airport to reach a minor road at Hochscheid leading to Kleinich.

Start: Kulturscheune at Orts Straße 13 Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 21 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: Unclear from the brochure description.

Weekend of Feb. 27-28

Wiesbaden’s Weekly Market

Enjoy the wide selection, a welcoming atmosphere and the flair of the lovely greenery with a historic backdrop dur-

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othenburg ob der Tauber (91541) — This walk explores the medieval walled-city of Rothenburg. The Saturday-only old-town walk offers a mini-tour of its many shops and sights. The outside trails, available on both days, are a great choice if

Start: Sporthalle at Erlbacher Straße 5 Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon (6, 11 and 21 km outside of city) and noon to 4 p.m.

(11 km old-city trail) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails: Old-City routes are paved and have steps; trails in the surrounding area are hilly and wooded Award: From previous events.

Weekend of March 5-6

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ahnstätten (65623) — This event is directly south of Limburg and offers, in addition to a variety of distances, a marathon trail for challengeseeking participants. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 6 6 toward Frankfurt and 3 toward Koblenz. Exit at Bad Camberg ( 4 4 ) and follow a secondary road through Beuerbach, Ohren, Kirberg and Kaltenholzhausen and Hahnstä tten. IVV signs will take you through t h e nearby town of Lohrheim to the start.

Start: Bürgerhaus at Austraße 5 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 12 and 20 km), 7-10 a.m. (30 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 12 km), 7 a.m. to noon (20 km), 7-10 a.m. (30 km) and 7-8:30 a.m. (42 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods Award: None (shorter trails) or patch and certificate (marathon).

T h i ng s to do

Hunters and Gatherers exhibit

Showcasing “The End of a Culture,” Museum Wiesbaden will feature a Hunters and Gatherers exhibit, including artifacts from the South African Kalahari, the Australian Outback and the Amazon Rainforest, using large-scale dioramas in three exhibition rooms.

Most of the pieces were brought back by a Wiesbaden local, Werner Hammer, after his many expeditions to the various countries home to early hunters and gatherers.

The exhibition started in September 2015 and will end May 22. Ticket prices are 7 euro for temporary exhibits and 4 euro for permanent exhibits. The museum is located across from the former Rhein Main Halle, at FriedrichEbert-Allee 2, 6 518 5 Wiesbaden, and is closed on Mondays, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

you’ve already experienced the

A guide to volksmarching in the old-city trail. It’s crowded but Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area not overwhelming; parking is

ing Wiesbaden’s weeekly market. The variety of special vegetable, inviting smells, typical regional fruit specialties and homemade delicacies make the shopping at the weekly market in Wiesbaden a special experience.

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the weekly market welcomes its visitors on the Dernsches Gelaende.

Mainz Weekly Market

Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can experience one of the oldest markets in Germany on the market square of the city of Mainz next to the beautiful cathedral. Enjoy a cup of coffee, shop with local vendors, or experience the traditional “Mainzer” way of living in this event that attracts both young and old every week.

Hessen Park

Hessenpark is an open-air, historical museum just north of Frankfurt, and it is well worth the 3 5-minute drive. The museum allows people to see firsthand a village from about 4 00 years ago. If you

visit, plan on spending the day walking through gardens, seeing animals and touring beautiful, historic buildings.

As a side note, Germany has many “Freiland” museums like Hessen P ark, and you’re likely to find one relatively nearby no matter where you’re stationed or visiting.

As a rule, they’re always well done and worth the time to visit — especially if you have kids.

There is plenty of room for children to run around and explore without getting into too much trouble. For more information, visit http :/ / w w w .hessenp ark.de/ index .p hp ? id= english.

Castles along the Rhine River

There are many castles along the Rhine River, notably north of Rü desheim that you can visit. For a wonderful guide to the castles, see http :/ / w w w .loreley-info.com/ eng/ rhein-rhine/ castles.p hp . The guide will tell you a little history about the castles and which are open to the public.

If the castle is open to the public,

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the guide will tell you how to go about visiting. For help booking a Rhine River cruise that will allow you to view some of the castles from the river, visit http :/ / w w w .bingen-ruedesheimer.com/ rhine-cruise/ index .htm

Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum

Stuttgart is home to both the world’s largest automobile museum and one of the most astounding sports cars museums.

The Mercedes-Benz Museum features over 125 years worth of history starting from the first car ever built by Charles Benz in 18 8 6 ! More than 16 0 automobiles are on display, including ones that children are allowed to enter.

Although the P orsche Museum is much smaller with 8 0 vehicles, it appeals to the biggest sports cars fanatics.

Kurpark

The Kurpark Wiesbaden, which begins immediately behind the Kurhaus, was designed in 18 52 in the style of an English landscape garden. The pond, wherevisitors can hire boats, features a man-made island and an impressive six meter tall fountain.

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Czech-ing out Prague

City offers history, e Story and photos by J ac k ie W ork m an S p ec i al to th e H eral d U ni o n

Whether you enjoy sitting in quiet cafes and reading, or getting lost exploring a roaring city, P rague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, offers both ends of the travel spectrum. If you go with your Family, or by yourself, there is so much to entertain any guest. P rague is a must-see spot, offering top restaurants, live entertainment and breathtaking state operas.

A three-day-weekend in P rague can include a variety of activities. The P rague State Opera theater, performing such works as “Tosca,” showcases passionate performers and displays subtitles in English and Czech. Encased in the breathtaking theater, visitors can enjoy champagne, wine ( non-alcoholic drinks are offered as well) , along with sandwiches and small snacks. Show-goers dressed in ball gowns to jeans provide a fun atmosphere for any crowd.

A highlight of this city is the hourly ringing of the 6 00year old-astronomical clock.

The clock showcases rotating figures of the 12 Apostles, and a small skeleton that rings the bell above.

“Mind Maze,” an interactive puzzle game with the goal of “escaping” a themed room, is great for guests of all ages. Solving clues to locate keys and pieces of riddles allows visitors to use logic in a one-hour time constraint. An employee will be ready by walkie-talkie to help guide players if needed.

There are no repercussions for not finishing by the time constraint, however, it fuels the spirit of the competition.

The city offers a number of activities, tours and events, year round. One of the tours provided is a paranormal and historical expedition through the tunnels underneath the city’s astronomical clock.

Excursions are offered in several languages and cover a wide range of topics. Other activities available include beer spas, Segway trips, walking tours, “Taste of P rague” — a Czech food

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The statue of Janhus, unveiled in 19 tory visitors to the Czech capital ar tour — and much more.

River.

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of musical instruments for passing visitors in Prague, the capital city of the

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915 and located in Prague’s Old Town Square, is one of the many pieces of hisre able to see when visiting the city.

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F or you r h ealth Army helps to meet nutritional needs of Mars astronauts

By Jane Benson NSRDEC Public Affairs

NATICK, MAss. — Traveling to the second smallest planet in the solar system can give you a big appetite, not to mention special nutritional needs.

Researchers in the Combat Feeding Directorate, or CFD, at the Natick soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NsRDEC, are working on two projects for NAsA to help meet the nutritional needs of astronauts at a space station and astronauts traveling to Mars.

NAsA contacted CFD researchers for their expertise and provided a grant for a vitamin stabilization project to help ensure the nutritional needs of astronauts are met during potential missions to Mars.

In a separate project, CFD is also working to improve and reduce the weight and volume of a breakfast meal replacement bar, originally developed by NAsA, which would also be used during Mars missions and at a space station.

“The work we have done on the vitamin stabilization project then generated NAsA’s interest in us working on a meal replacement bar for the breakfast meal,” said Michelle Richardson, a senior food technologist at CFD. CFD is uniquely qualified to develop and improve rations for NAsA due to its extensive work on military rations, Richardson said.

“The work we do in CFD involves meeting the long storage requirements combined with the nutritional demands for Army rations,” said Ann Barrett, a CFD chemical engineer.

“The astronaut and the warfighter are both in austere environments, and they both need to be sustained,” Richardson said. “They both need food that has to last for several years.”

“They both have stressful as well as physically and cognitively challenging jobs,” Barrett said. “so there are a lot of congruencies between CFD and NAsA in terms of the objectives for the foods.”

VITAMIN STABLIZATION The mission to Mars provides many challenges in vitamin stabilization.

“You can make food that is stable, but vitamins are biological materials that degrade over time,” Barrett said. “Especially if there is cosmic radiation; then they are even more susceptible to degradation. Cosmic radiation can damage vitamins and create more of a need for antioxidant vitamins for the astronauts. This could result in malnutrition.”

The vitamins need to remain effective and intact during the astronauts’ time on Mars, and they also need to remain stable during travel to and from Mars.

“NAsA is also interested in stockpiling food there for subsequent missions, which is why they want a five-year shelf life,” Barrett said.

CFD has developed a blueberry granola bar and a chocolate hazelnut drink mix to meet these requirements.

“We are looking at different chemical environments in the food to possibly help the vitamins last longer,” Barrett said. “so for each item - the bar and the drink - we have a low-fat version and a higher fat version.

The vitamins that NAsA is interested in are A, B1 [Thiamine], B9 [Folic Acid], Vitamin C and Vitamin E. “The vitamins are encapsulated. We are also looking

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Michelle Richardson, left, and Ann Barrett, researchers in the Combat Feeding Directorate at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, are working on two projects for NASA to help meet the nutritional needs of astronauts at a space station and astronauts traveling to Mars. at the fat level. We have a lipid-based encapsulate and a starch-based encapsulate.”

Both the starch-coated vitamins and the lipid-coated vitamins were placed into low- and high-fat versions of the bar and the drink to see which combination results in the best vitamin preservation.

“We did preliminary testing and decided which versions were to be used in a five-year storage study,” Barrett said. “We settled on the fat-encapsulated vitamins to be placed in the lower fat foods. And the starch-encapsulated vitamins were placed in the higher fat foods.”

As part of the effort for NAsA, Danielle Froio, a materials engineer at CFD, is also investigating the effects of processing techniques and packaging materials on vitamin stability in the selected low- and high-fat foods.

RAISING THE BREAKFAST BAR ON NUTRITION WHILE REDUCING THE VOLUME CFD is working on a breakfast bar as a meal replacement to be used at a space station and possibly during a Mars mission. NAsA developed the bar, and Natick is working on refining it.

“NAsA is interested in a 10-percent weight reduction, and they achieved that through the bar, but they didn’t have the capability to refine it,” Froio said.

“Natick is investigating two ways to reduce weight and volume. One is a conventional compression method, which uses high pressure.

“The other is a novel technology called sonic agglomeration that basically uses sonic waves to compress the bar and make the ingredients stick together. so, we are looking at those two technologies.”

The resulting breakfast bar will be lighter weight and take up less volume, which is critical in space travel.

The bars meet all the nutrient requirements for space

flight and will be available in three flavors - barbecue nut, jalapeno nut and banana nut.

“The bar also needs to last for five years and taste good,” Richardson said. “NAsA is going to do shelf-life testing, sensory testing and nutrient testing. They are also going to do human exploration research analogs.

“An analog is actually an environment that mimics space. The bars will be tested by people in that simulated environment.”

MISSION CRITICAL NUTRITION Proper nutrition and vitamin stability are critical to the success of any space mission.

“Vitamins help with immunity,” Richardson said.

“It’s also important that the astronauts don’t lose muscle mass and bone density, which they are more prone to in a gravity-free environment.”

“Antioxidants also help with neural function,” Barrett said.

“Vitamins do a lot for the body,” Richardson said.

“So, without them on a five-year space mission, they would not be able to do their job and they would not be healthy.”

“We’ve done other things for NAsA in the past,” Barrett said. “It’s a long collaboration. I think the possibility of exploring Mars is a very exciting thing.”

“It’s great that we can assist with the sustainment of that mission,” Richardson said. “If they are not properly nourished, that is going to have a huge impact.”

The U .S . A rmy N atick S oldier R esearch, D evelopment and E ngineering C enter is part of the U .S . A rmy R esearch, D evelopment and E ngineering C ommand, which has the mission to ensure decisive overmatch for unified land operations to empower the Army, the joint warfighter and our nation. RDECOM is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command.

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At the movies Jan. 21 - Feb. 3 Movie plots Taunus Movie Theater Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Please visit https://www.shopmyexchange.com/ for the most up-to-date schedule.

Thursday January 21 Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 1900 Friday January 22 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 1900 Saturday January 23 Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 1600 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 1800 Sunday January 24 Concussion (PG-13) 1600 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 1830 Monday January 25 — Closed Tuesday January 26 — Closed Wednesday January 27 — Closed Thursday January 28 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 1900 Friday January 29 Kung Fu Panda 3 in 3D (PG) 1900

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Kung Fu Panda 3 — In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible — learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

Saturday January 30 Kung Fu Panda 3 in 3D (PG) 1400 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 1630 Fifty Shades of Black (R) 1900 Sunday January 31 Kung Fu Panda 3 in 3D (PG) 1400 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 1630 Fifty Shades of Black (R) 1900 Monday February 1 The Finest Hours (PG-13) 1900 Tuesday February 2 — Closed Wednesday February 3 — Closed

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The Finest Hours — The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Ride Along 2 — Kevin Hart and Ice Cube lead the returning lineup of Ride Along 2, the sequel to the blockbuster action-comedy that gave us the year’s most popular comedy duo. They are joined in the film

by Ride Along co-stars Bruce McGill and Tika Sumpter, as well as those new to the series, including Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt and Olivia Munn.

Concussion — A look at how American football players suffer from major head injuries and life-long debilitating problems as a result of repeated concussions and efforts by the National Football League to deny it.

The 5th Wave — In The 5th Wave, set in the present day, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, 16-year-old Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, Cassie meets a young man who may become her final hope.

Fifty Shades of Black — This spoof from the Wayans Brothers parodies the ultra-popular novel/film series Fifty Shades of Grey.

The Finest Hours — It is the incredible true story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s most dangerous sea rescue. The film is an adaptation of the best selling book by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. In the winter of 1952, a powerful nor’easter capsized the oil tankers, SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer, off the coast of Massachusetts.

A group of intrepid sailors, led by Bernie Webber (Chris Pine), took a rescue boat into the storm.

Kung Fu Panda 3 — What are Shrek and Donkey doing in Kung Fu Panda 3? They have a cute little cameo that spoofs the recent Snicker ads. Po and Monkey just aren’t themselves when they are hungry.

This delightful teases gives us a few jokes, but we don’t get to see much more from the actual movie itself, which is in theaters in just a few short weeks. In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, Kung Fu Panda 3. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossiblelearn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

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Same-sex partners recognized under SOFA U . S. A rm y G arris on W ies baden Legal Office Same-sex spouses of Soldiers and civilians stationed in Germany will now be considered dependents, after a change in the interpretation of an agreement.

The NATO Status of Forces Agreement provides many privileges to family members of U.S. Forces personnel. Among other things, it provides for exemptions in visa regulations and taxation. Effective Sept.

9, 2015, these protections were extended to same-sex spouses of U.S. Forces personnel and DoD civilian employees stationed in Germany.

Under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement, “dependents” of U.S. Forces personnel are entitled to the full protections of the agreement. Until recently, Germany was unwilling to interpret the term “dependent” to include same-sex partners of U.S. Forces personnel because the U.S. was unable to grant a similar status to same-sex partners of German Forces personnel in the U.S. However, all that changed on Sept. 9, 2015. Same-

sex partners of U.S. Forces personnel in Germany are now considered “dependents” and afforded full protection under the Status of Forces Agreement.

This means that same-sex spouses of U.S. Forces personnel and DoD civilian employees stationed in Germany are now exempt from the normal three-month limitation on tourist visas in Germany and can receive “SOFA stamps” for their passports. It also means they are authorized family travel to Europe and command sponsorship and can live with their sponsors in Government or private rental quarters.

In addition, they can obtain a .S. Forces Certificate of License permitting them to operate vehicles with U.S. Army Europe license plates and they can shop tax-free at the Commissary and Exchange and use Value Added Tax relief forms when shopping on the economy. In short, they now have all of the privileges and individual logistic support accorded family members under the Status of Forces Agreement.

To qualify for these benefits, same sex partners must be married to their sponsor. Germany does not provide

for marriage ( “Ehe”) of same-sex couples. Instead it developed an alternative legal category of registered life partnership ( “eingetragenen Lebenspartnerschaft”) to allow same-sex couples to secure status substantially equivalent to marriage.

The German Constitution requires equality, to the extent possible, between same-sex life partnerships and traditional marriages.

However, such German “registered life partnerships,” do not constitute a marriage and, therefore, will not qualify a same-sex partner as a “dependent” under the Status of Forces Agreement.

Consequently, such partners are not entitled to the logistic support benefits mentioned above. Personnel who have questions concerning the benefits same sex partners are entitled to should contact their local legal assistance office.

For further information, contact the Wiesbaden egal Assistance Office at SN 53 -066 or Civilian 0611-1 3-53 -066 .

Army Fee Assistance program moving to contractor B y J . D. L eipol d A rm y News S erv i c e

A program that helps Soldiers with off-post child care expenses will begin transitioning from the Government Services Administration, or GSA, to a contractor, Feb. 22.

The Army Fee Assistance program helps Soldiers with the cost of off-post child care when on-post care is unavailable. The transition to the contractor, Child Care Aware of America, or CCAoA, will take place over about eight months.

GSA will continue to manage Army Family accounts until the transfer to the contractor is complete in October, said Stephanie Hoehne, director of the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activity, which oversees the Army Fee Assistance, or AFA, program.

The program had been under the administration of CCAoA from 200 until 201 , when it was transferred to GSA. However, under GSA, a backlog of 25,900 items accrued and multiple IT security breaches potentially exposed information from 8 ,000 Families.

There was no indication by the Army of dissatisfaction with the services provided by CCAoA, which continues to service the fee assistance programs for the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. Hoehne said the Army made the decision to move the program to GSA through an interagency agreement which hoped to save the Army million by eliminating a contract during the 2013 sequestration.

The decision was a good one at the time, Hoehne said, but the problem was in the execution and oversight of the transfer and ensuring GSA was prepared to take on the full volume of work, which ultimately did not save money.

Following testimony in September before the same committee, GSA and the Army started taking major steps in rectifying the problems faced by Army families under the GSA administration.

These improvements included reductions of eliminations in long-term backlogs in every major category

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In this file photo, children from Fort McPherson, Ga., take part in a children’s parade. Over the next eight months, the Army will transition its fee assistance program for off-post child care from the Government Services Administration to contractor Child Care Aware of America. and a transition away from GSA administration back to the contractor.

“Since September, we have eliminated the backlog of unpaid invoices and made significant progress in transitioning Army Fee Assistance to Child Care Aware of America,” Hoehne said. “In addition, the Army also increased the levels of communication and support to Army families, reiterating our strong commitment to work with GSA to restore AFA to an effective and efficient program.”

She said that in October, the Army informed families that GSA had paid the backlogged provider invoices and those families who had paid the subsidy portion of their child care fees to the provider upfront should

expect providers to credit their accounts. Hoehne noted that families were encouraged to contact the Army if reconciliations were not made in a timely manner.

Hoehne said the transition will consist of seven geographically defined phases and that all families residing within a geographic area will be transitioned to the contractor as a group. With the formal transition, CCAoA will begin management of any families new to the AFA program regardless of their location.

The formal transition timeline has recovery periods built in and each phase would be monitored and success would be validated before moving on to the next phase. She noted the timeline could be shortened if no problems are encountered in each phase, but, “We were deliberately conservative in planning because care of the families is the priority driving this effort.

“Families will receive email notification with full details seven to 1 days before their account is processed and moved to CCAoA,” she told the committee.

To facilitate consistent and effective communication with families, the Army, the contractor and GSA have developed a communication plan that includes scheduled communications throughout the transition.

“These communications will consist of regular emails, website updates, webinars and a designated Facebook page,” Hoehne said. “There will be an email link embedded in each communication for Families to contact the Army directly with any questions or concerns.”

CCAoA Executive Director Lynette Fraga addressed the committee’s concerns on the breach of Family personal information that happened at GSA explaining that the first steps being taken were to screen and conduct background checks of all staff. She said CCAoA would also ensure access to the data system is limited to only high-level managers.

“Since initial discussion with the Army, CCAoA has been developing the required infrastructure to ensure programmatic success,” Fraga said. “This includes a Family-centered approach, exceptionally trained and experienced staff and robust work flow and data management systems and protocols.”

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Enlisted aide crafts interesting career menu Story and photo by David Vergun A rm y News S erv i c e

Had it not been for his mom’s cooking, Staff Sgt. Marc Susa said joining the Army might never have happened and he never would have been named Enlisted Aide of the Year.

As a kid, Susa relished his mom’s Filipino cooking, which she prepared at home and at her restaurant. Heavy on seafood and vegetables, he called it “comfort food.”

Someday, he said he planned to follow in her footsteps and open his own restaurant. But first, he’d need to get his feet wet. During high school, he worked part time at restaurants and became president of the school’s home economics club.

Following high school and college, the 9/11 attacks happened and Susa said he wondered how he might best serve his country.

An Army recruiter told Susa that he could enlist as a cook, and that sealed the deal, he said.

Susa enlisted in 2003, served in Tikrit, Iraq, from 2005 to 2006 and progressed through the ranks with a military occupational specialty, or MOS, of 92G Culinary Food noncommissioned officer, or NCO. In 2009, Susa said he found out about another way he could serve and continue with his culinary passion: become an enlisted aide, or EA. The part of being an EA that was especially appealing, he said, was the mission of preparing food for a general officer and his Family.

Susa’s first assignment was with now-retired Gen. James Thurman and then Gen. Charles Campbell, when they were commanders of U.S. Army Forces Command. Now he is an enlisted aide for Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell, Army chief information officer, G-6.

A typical day starts early he said, arriving at the general’s quarters at 6 a.m. on Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., now part of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall.

At that early hour, Susa makes breakfast and also packs a lunch for the general to take with him to work.

He then prepares dinner and leaves it in the refrigerator for reheating.

The important thing about food preparation, Susa said, is knowing the food preferences of who you support. So Susa gets creative and ensures there’s a variety of options available.

On certain days, Ferrell entertains guests at home for official social functions, and that means finding out what

Staff Sgt. Marc Susa prepares a meal. Susa is an enlisted aide assigned to Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell, Army chief information officer, G-6. each person attending likes and knowing the Inter-Service Enlisted Aide of the who might have certain food allergies. Year after competing against Air Force, For a big social function, preparation Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard can start the day before the event, shop- EAs. ping at the commissary for what will be Soldiers E-5 through E-9 from any needed. These events are often too big MOS are eligible to be EAs, Susa said. for Susa alone to handle, so he said he Besides that, EA candidates must have invites other EAs over to help with the really good NCO evaluation reports, preparations. In turn, he will help them pass an enlisted review board and have letters of recommendations from the when they need his assistance.

While food preparation plays a big command.

Once that’s accomplished, EA candipart of an EA’s duties, that’s not all dates attend an “intensive” food service there is.

Throughout the day, Susa said he’ll training and protocol courses at the Joint walk around inside the house and outside Culinary Center of Excellence at Fort to see if something might be amiss: a Lee, Virginia, he said.

Personality-wise, to be successful broken window, suspicious activity, that sort of thing. Or, there might be a prob- takes someone with high levels of lem with the plumbing. Susa knows who managerial and organizational skills, to contact whatever the case might be. initiative, honesty, flexibility and good Another very important duty, he demeanor, he said.

Once an EA completes school, said, is ensuring the general’s uniform is squared away and all the awards and there’s one final requirement, he said.

The EA informally meets with a decorations are where they’re supposed general and his spouse to determine if to be. “His appearance is a reflection the EA will be a good fit for them and on us.” visa-versa.

“There has to be a high level Sometimes, EAs travel with the general, but that’s up to the general to of comfort and trust,” he said. “Otherdecide, he said. The important thing to wise, it won’t work out.”

There’s a fine line between knowing do is to get with the general’s deputy or aide-de-camp to know the general’s what official EA duties to perform and schedule ahead of time for planning personal favors. The latter, Susa said, are off limits. For instance, tidying up purposes.

This past fall, Susa competed in the the dining area and kitchen are official 13th Annual EA of the Year Competi- duties since those areas are where oftion. He competed against other EAs ficial social functions take place, but across the nation in a series of areas from not cleaning the bedrooms or other preparing a three-course meal to uniform personal spaces.

The EA is not a personal servant, assembly, leadership and knowledge. he said.

The EA’s mission is to enable Susa was named Army EA of the the general to focus on his or her ofYear. Then on Nov. 19, he was awarded

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ficial Army duties and not worry about potential problems at home.

While duties associated with being an EA are important, there are also important soldiering duties to do, he said.

For instance, EAs are expected to do physical fitness training on their own and to keep up with soldiering skills.

Besides that, about 26 Army EAs from around the Military District of Washington get together for one day a month to do mandatory training, NCO leadership development and to compare notes on duties related to EAs. Besides being named EA of the Year, Susa has participated in not only military culinary competitions, but also civilian ones. He was recently selected as one out of four finalists to compete for the American Culinary Federation North East Region Pastry Chef of the Year in February.

In November, he will travel to Erfurt, Germany, to join the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team for the Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung Culinary Olympics where he will compete against both international civilian and military chefs.

This will be his second time attending the culinary Olympics. The last time - in 2012 - the team won six gold and six silver medals.

Ferrell had some complimentary words for Susa: “Staff Sgt. Susa’s enlisted aide skills are absolutely unmatched. In fact, he’s been repeatedly recognized,” Ferrell said. On Fort Hood, Texas, he was captain of the III Corp culinary team and led the team to a military-wide culinary victory.

In addition, in 2010, he was selected to the U.S Army Culinary Arts Team and in 2012, he served with the USA military team and helped them win 12 gold and silver medals in the International Culinary Olympics, the general said.

“Enlisted aides perform an invaluable, official role for our Army,” Ferrell added. “In Staff Sgt. Susa’s case, he has also planned and executed major social events, for over 3,200 total dignitaries.

“What is most important to remember about Staff Sgt. Susa is that he is first and foremost an exemplary Soldier. He is a consummate, professional NCO, a leader and an expert in his craft. He has also deployed, having served in Iraq, where he trained the Iraqi military on food service operations,” Ferrell added.

As for Susa’s future plans, he said he eventually would like to open a restaurant.

Besides that, he said he wants to write a cookbook for college students that features simple ingredients and fast preparations.

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Have fun with the locals EVENTS Red wine hike Fri, Jan 22 – Sun, Jan 24 Freinsheim, Rathaus Participate in the annual Rotweinwanderung (red wine hike) in Freinsheim starting with a torch hike on January 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rathaus. After the official opening ceremony, guided tours to the vineyard ‘Musikantenbuckel’ will start at 11.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday. On the 7 km route with 14 stops, participants can taste a huge variety of red wines. On Sunday at 9.30 a.m. a 10 km run will take place where winners can win wines from local wineries. For more info, see www.weinwanderung.net Creative fair Sat, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 24 Ludwigshafen, Friedrich-Ebert-Halle Visit the biggest fair for handicrafts and artwork between Frankfurt and Stuttgart – the “Rhein-Neckar-Creative” hosted by

the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle in Ludwigshafen on February 8 and 9. During the fair, handmade art as well as handicrafts made by well-known exhibitors can be purchased. Additionally, a variety of workshops for kids and adults will take place. Opening hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, see www.ludwigshafen-eberthalle.de Weekly market Fri, Jan 29 Wiesbaden, Marienplatz If you like fresh produce, check out the weekly market at the Marienplatz from noon to 6 p.m. every Friday. Find local butchers, bakers, farmers, beekeepers and many more vendors offering their products. For more info, see www.wiesbaden.de Medieval dinner Sat, Jan 30 Bad Kreuznach, Kauzenburg A typical medieval dinner awaits you at

castle Kauzenburg in Bad Kreuznach.

During a seven course meal supported by typical music, you will experience a feast in the style of the 13th century.

Delicacies from knuckle of pork to apple pie as well as plenty of water, beer and wine from local wineries will be served. Tickets for the dinner are €79.

For more information and reservations you can contact 0671-38000 or go to www.kauzenburg.de

Ice hockey Tue, Jan 26 Mannheim, SAP Arena Adler Mannheim is playing against Straubing Tigers on January 26 in the SAP Arena.

Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price starts at €5. For more info, go to www.saparena.de

Gutenberg Museum tour Sun, Jan 30 Mainz, Gutenberg Museum Why not check out one of the world’s leading museums in Mainz, the Gutenberg Museum, on January 30. The one hour tour will guide you through the museum. Watch a demonstration of the historical printing press and take a look at the original Gutenberg Bible. The tour starts at 2 p.m. and the entrance fee is €5. For more information visit www.gutenberg-museum.de

Rainy day Sun, Jan 30 Idstein, Kulturbahnhof To hear Rainy Day live feels like anything but a rainy day. On January 30, you can see their action packed rock show at the Kulturbahnhof in Idstein for –yes– free.

The concert starts at 8 p.m. and the trio along with their special guest guitar player can’t wait to dance with you to their original songs and some classic covers. Visit www.hoffmann1.de to learn more about the band and start learning some lyrics and visit www.idstein.de.

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