Herald Union, June 18, 2015

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erald Union H Vol. XXII, No. 18

New teen center opens for use

Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany

June 18, 2015

WHS Warriors graduate

Story and photos by Jacob Corbin

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Just in time for summer break, teens on Clay Kaserne now have an easy-to-reach place to hang out with friends or find a needed break from any post-school boredom. The Clay Kaserne Teen Center opened June 12 and is ready to entertain teens in middle and high school, providing a convenient location for teens living on the main part of the garrison. Those teens currently using the center on Hainerberg need not worry, though; it will remain open, according to Clay Kaserne Teen Center Director Karen Seitz. “I’m excited we have a facility on Clay so that the youth here have somewhere to go and have fun,” Seitz said. See ‘Teen’ on page 3

OCP pattern for ACUs slated for Wiesbaden AAFES this fall By Bob Reinhart

U.S. Army Garrison Natick Public Affairs

While certain bases will be receiving the new Army uniform pattern beginning in July, Soldiers in Wiesbaden will have to wait a little longer to be garbed in the new pattern. Dan Barriga, Wiesbaden Army Air Force Exchange Service general manager, said the uniforms can be expected here around midSeptember, along with most other Europe locations. “The uniforms will be released in three waves, Wiesbaden is part of the second wave release,” Barriga said. Starting then, the Operational Camouflage Pattern available for the Army Combat Uniform in the Military Clothing Sales stores should be available. The new pattern will replace the current Universal Camouflage Pattern. The UCP has been used for the past decade. The transition period for the new pattern will extend from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2019. The entire Army will be in the Operational Camouflage Pattern by Oct. 1, 2019. New Soldiers will receive ACUs with the new pattern beginning in January 2016. The Operational Camouflage Pattern will be available to the National Guard, Army See ‘Uniforms’ on page 5

Wiesbaden High School class of 2015 Warriors toss their caps in the air in celebration of graduating June 5 at the Kurhaus in downtown Wiesbaden. Story and photos by Jacob Corbin

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

For the Wiesbaden High School Class of 2015, June 5 marked the end to four years of hard work, homework and harried mornings. But it also

marked the start of the next stage of their lives. One hundred fifty-four students graduated at a commencement event held at the Kurhaus in downtown Wiesbaden June 5 amongst their friends, family and faculty.

“Over 20 years of students have graduated here,” said WHS Principal Greg Hatch. “I feel privileged to stand here in this setting. The faculty of Wiesbaden High School is proud to share tonight with our graduates. See ‘Graduates’ on page 3


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