Herald Union, March 16, 2017

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erald Union H Vol. XIX, No. 11

Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany

66th MI Soldiers inspire young readers

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March 16, 2017

What to know if you get pulled over in Germany By Emily Jennings

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Photo by Amy L. Bugala

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” says Col. Devon Blake, commander, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, while reading from the Dr. Seuss book, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!” Soldiers with the 66th MI volunteered as guest readers at Hainerberg Elementary School during Read Across America Week, Feb. 27 to March 3. The volunteers read more than 80 books during the week.

Career fair offers unique chance to meet employers By Emily Jennings

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Dust off your resume and iron that suit; recruiters from more than 50 organizations will be in Wiesbaden next week — many ready to conduct interviews and even hire on the spot. Army Community Service is hosting a career fair March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Job seekers will have direct access to employers as well as resume review assistance

and professional development classes. Since last year’s career fair, ACS has hired a dedicated Employment Readiness Program Manager, Lewis Boatner, who is able to help most people find employment whenever they come to him. “Ninety percent of the people coming through are getting interviews or getting hired,” he said. “One of the good things about this career fair is that there are several organizations that are not affected by the hiring freeze. This is the

Community projects take shape Fences, trenches, containers and more... learn about the many community improvement projects underway in and around Wiesbaden. Pages 12-13

Be there ACS Career Fair: March 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., WEC USAjobs class: March 22, 12:30 to 2 p.m., ACS opportunity for those who are concerned about finding employment in the community; this is the way to do it.” This event has something for everyone seeking employSee ‘Career fair’ on page 4

Driving on the roads in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language fluently can be nerve wracking enough. But imagine getting pulled over by police. That’s what happened last month when Tony Muñoz, a Department of the Army civilian living in Wiesbaden, was on his way back from a trip to the Netherlands. Muñoz was pulled over just across the border in Germany by an unmarked car that pulled in front of him and flashed signs that read “Polizei” and “Bitte folgen” (Please follow). He knew right away what to do and found a safe place to stop. Muñoz said the officers who pulled him over were very polite and spoke English. “They asked me a few general questions, such as where I live, where I had traveled to, how long I stayed in the Netherlands and if the car was mine or rented.” Police also searched Muñoz’s bag and looked in the trunk of his car and underneath the hood. He followed their instructions and was sent on his way. “As I made my way back to the Autobahn,” he said, “I noticed they were already after See ‘Polizei’ on page 5

Army Emergency Relief campaign underway Wiesbaden kick-off events motivate donors By Amy L. Bugala

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

An early morning run to inspire a greater sense of esprit de corps, action and community giving helped kick off the 2017 Army Emergency Relief Fund Campaign in the Wiesbaden community March 3.

The event was also the first opportunity for Soldiers to make a contribution to an organization that has been providing emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their Families for 75 years. Spc. Adam Clark, 102nd Signal Brigade, attended the run and said AER helped him during his first permanent change of station when he needed assistance due to a vehicle repair. “My funds

Beware of dog breeders

Students assist newcomers

Police urge pet owners to report puppy mills to authorities.

Student to Student sponsors help new students adjust to their school and feel like a part of the community. Page 4

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See ‘AER’ on page 3


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