erald Union H Vol. XXIII, No. 13
Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany
March 31, 2016
Hagens named ‘best warrior’
Participants find USAG Wiesbaden NCO wins at IMCOM-E competition more than eggs at Red Cross hunt By Amy L. Bugala
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Photo by Kevin Abel
Staff Sgt. Brendan Hagens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, during the Situational Training Exercise portion of the 2016 IMCOM-Europe Best Warrior Competition. Hagens was named Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer at the competition and will go on to compete at the IMCOM Best Warrior Competition. said Hagens after he and Latimore “They all can claim to be among the By Kevin Abel U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart were recognized by IMCOM-Europe best in our ranks.” Public Affairs Command Sgt. Maj. Gene Canada and From a board appearance to battle Installation Management Com- Col. Glenn Dickenson, commander of drills, the dozen participants were mand – Europe announced the winners U.S. Army Stuttgart. pushed for four days in a trial of their of its 2016 Best Warrior Competition “Great job, I knew you could do it,” physical and mental readiness during before an audience of Soldiers, lead- said USAG Wiesbaden Commander day and night land navigation, Modern ers and distinguished visitors during Col. Mary Martin upon hearing the Army Combatives, obstacle course, a March 23 ceremony at U.S. Army news. Situational Training Exercise with Garrison Stuttgart. Prior to the naming Hagens and seven stations, and zero and weapon Staff Sgt. Brendan Hagens, U.S. Latimore, who now will represent qualification on the M4 carbine and Army Garrison Wiesbaden Director- the region during the IMCOM Best M9 pistol. ate of Emergency Services, earned Warrior Competition, Canada told atThe competition began with the the title of Best Warrior Noncom- tendees at the Swabian Events Center: standard Army Physical Fitness Test missioned Officer. Specialist Samuel “Today, only two of our 12 competi- in the early morning hours of Sunday, Latimore, U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- tors can be named IMCOM-Europe followed by an appearance in front of gart, received Best Warrior Soldier of Best Warrior. But each one carries a a Sergeants Major’s Board. The board the Year honors as well. winner’s spirit.” challenged the competitors Army “I am truly honored to be selected, He added that every competitor knowledge aptitude, while the ensuing and humbled to be in this competition has been singled out for their comSee ‘Warrior’ on page 3 with these great NCOs and Soldiers,” mitment, professionalism and service.
Inside Eggstravaganza
The hunt is on page 6.
Robowarriors, Part 3 See the final installment in the series, page 16.
Families and youth were hopping around U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne in search of candy-filled eggs, facts, and figures during the American Red Cross Easter Egg scavenger hunt, March 19. This non-traditional egg hunt was organized to bring attention to the Red Cross history, mission and programs in Wiesbaden and worldwide, said Bethany Haworth, station manager, USAG Wiesbaden Red Cross. With baskets and mobile phones in hand, 14 teams gathered at the Red Cross, ready to hit the streets to decipher clues, collect colorful eggs with puzzle pieces inside, and learn more about an important international service and relief organization along the way. “Maintain your excitement,” said Haworth, as she explained how the egg hunt would work. “Some locations are closer, and some are farther away,” she said. The event started with a frenzy of activity as team members rummaged through stacks of old Herald Union newspapers to find an envelope with location clues. The Wright family stayed indoors, where it was warm, to strategize, while other teams just headed out with clues in hand, and without a plan - a strategy that worked for first place finishers, Heidi Clemons and her son Kyle. At each of the 11 locations, teams had to answer a Red Cross trivia question. “Name one class the Wiesbaden Red Cross teaches?” asked Earle Small, a volunteer manning the Health Clinic location. “CPR,” said Shane Steenberge, collecting another egg for his sons Connor and Quinn who came along for the ride. Together with wife, Sarah, their team now had three eggs before departing for the next location. “The hardest question was listing the Red Cross four-step blood donation process,” said Aspen Tallent, which includes registering, a mini-physical, donating blood, and refreshments.
Rheinblick offers lessons
Get into the swing of things with MWR, page 10.
See ‘Red Cross’ on page 4