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BERLIN AIRLIFT June 26, 1948 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1949
Garrison, city to host 70th anniversary celebration USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
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.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden will host a public celebration June 10 for the 70th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift. From 9:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on the Clay Kaserne Airfield, visitors can enjoy food, fun, live music and history while getting the chance to see historic and modern day aircraft from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. “We are so very excited to partner with the city of Wiesbaden to hold
this incredible event,” said U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud. “The Berlin Airlift is a historic feat with no equal, and is a key event in the friendship and alliance we share with our host nation today.” Wiesbaden military community members should be aware of changes to installation access during the June 10 public event and June 11, when the event will be open to military ID card holders and prearranged school groups.
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Volunteers donate 87k hours to benefit community Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Volunteers from the Amelia Earhart Playhouse’s award-winning production of “Avenue Q” brought two songs from their show to the opening of the April 26 Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at the Community Activity Center and reminded guests that, “when you help others, you can’t help helping yourself.” U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud said he agreed with the message from lead puppet Princeton and his neighbors from Avenue Q. “When we give selflessly to others,” Cloud said, “it benefits us as individuals, and it helps us be happier people. Spread that message to others and encourage them to get out there and give of their time and their energy and find the joy that comes with being a selfless servant.” Volunteers and volunteer organizations
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were honored during the ceremony for giving more than 87,000 hours of their time to the community, a value of more than $2.2 million for the garrison. “As the garrison commander I represent the community, and I want to say thank you to all those who give your time selflessly to the community,” Cloud said. One of the emcees for the evening and a regular volunteer for Wiesbaden’s Armed Forces Network radio station Lily Wright said when she first moved to the community she was looking for a way to use her talents while looking for a job. “I like to talk,” she told the crowd. Based on her interest, the Army Community Service team matched Wright to a spot at AFN where she helped with the
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A participant moves forward on a ladder after correctly answering a question about sexual assault reporting options during a challenge in the SHARP Amazing Race April 19 on Clay Kaserne.
Soldiers SHARPen skills during Amazing Race Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Soldiers and civilians put their Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention knowl-
STUDENTS VISIT DOMÄNE
First graders saw cows and tasted fresh goodies. Page 4
THEATER AWARDS
Wiesbaden thespians take home Toppers. Page 11
edge to the test while running and completing physical fitness challenges during the SHARP Amazing Race April 19 on Clay
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NEWS & FEATURES
WCSC awards $125,000 in scholarships
Vol. XXI, No. 8 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud Garrison CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston
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Public Affairs Officer Jacob Corbin, DSN 548-2001 Deputy Public Affairs Officer Anna Morelock, DSN 548-2002 Editor Emily Jennings, DSN 548-2004 Public Affairs Specialist Lena Stange, DSN 548-2003
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Nicky, Brian Weisenberger, Princeton and David Peralta, volunteer actors from the musical “Avenue Q,” sing “The Money Song” for the crowd at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 26 at the Community Activity Center before heading to an encore performance at the Amelia Earhart Playhouse. During the song the characters highlight that, “when you help others, you can’t help helping yourself.”
VOLUNTEERS Continued from page 1 morning show. Besides AFN, volunteer opportunities are available across the community in garrison services as well as with Family readiness groups, the American Red Cross, USO, scouting organizations, the Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club and more. The garrison is also working on developing more volunteer opportunities for those with specialized skills, Cloud said. To search for volunteer opportunities, sign up through Army OneSource at www. myarmyonesource.com or contact Mary Cheney, ACS volunteer coordinator, at (0611) 143-548-
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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud presents the award for Adult Family Member Volunteer of the Year to Amber Koeckritz April 26 at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne. Overall, volunteers donated more than 87,000 hours of their time to the garrison over the past year. 9202 or stop by ACS, Bldg. 7790 on Hainerberg.
Volunteers recognized at the ceremony included: Category I Organization of the Year: Boy Scout Troop 107, 1,794 volunteer hours Category II Organization of the Year: Amelia Earhart Playhouse, 1,887 volunteer hours Category III Organization of the Year: 66th Military Intelligence Brigade Family Readiness Group, 1,255 volunteer hours Category IV Organization of the Year: Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop, 5,952 volunteer hours Military Volunteer of the Year: Sgt. 1st Class William Young and Spc. Shantel Phillips Adult Family Member Volunteer of the Year: Amber Koeckritz Family Volunteer of the Year: The Ellwein Family Youth Volunteer of the Year: Ryan Stein Retiree Volunteer of the Year: retired Sgt. Maj. Dave Stewart
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The Wiesbaden Community Spouses’Club awarded 57 graduating seniors and college students $125,000 for college during its annual scholarship award banquet May 9 at Wiesbaden High School. Top honors went to a Wiesbaden High School senior and continuing education student. Maria Lambert received the Capt. Jacob Dixon III Memorial Scholarship for $3,000 and Madeleine Moortel received $4,000 from the First Command Carroll H. Payne Memorial Scholarship, said Brandy Schraeder, WCSC scholarship chair. “We look for students who are doing well in school but also doing great things in their community,”Schraeder said.“It’s not just about academics;we focus on the students as a whole.We don’t just want them to be good students, we want them to be good stewards for their community.” The scholarships are awarded by an anonymous
committee, and the applicants are scored by number, so committee members do not see names when scoring, she said. The WCSC uses money raised through its thrift shop as well as two annual fundraisers — a gala and a live auction — to fund the scholarships. Each time someone shops at the thrift shop, they are contributing to the scholarships, Schraeder said. She said everything that goes on behind the scenes, such as donating and volunteering, also helps generate scholarship funds. “That money directly affects the community,” she said. “Every single dollar goes to either scholarships or organizational welfare grants.” For example, funds have been used for children’s sports, drama camp and recently to send middle school students to a NASA space camp in Belgium. Applications for the WCSC scholarships are available to spouses and dependents of Soldiers, civilians and contractors from November to February at www.wiesbadenspousesclub.com.
WCSC scholarship awardees: High school Shelby Albers Anna Birchfield Whitney Bivins Nicholas Cavoli Marcus Conde Bryan Cortright Austin Ellwein Anthony Hall Tyrese Harris Elise Hebert Salote Husseini William Jenkins Maria Lambert Jenice Locklar Trayden Mahan Claire Martin Kevin McClelland Karim Morgan Natalie Moncivais Eoin Oravetz
Gracie Reeves Aden Rothmeyer Anna Shields Emily Stein Elijah Tross R Wilton
Continuing education Alexander Cavoli Amanda Church Jana Clark Adam Cloud Ashton Cloud Kelli Crespo Sumiah Elbortoukaly Bridget Elbortoukaly Michelle Enero Stephanie Grant Angelique Hall
Madeline Harbach Melanie Hirschel-Weber Julia Kaiser Zyiah Lattimore Robin Lehmann Cade Lowin Lucas McLendon Madeleine Moortel Christian Olson Ryan Phillips Stefan Pinkston Alyssa Pitts Heather Potts Sylvia Santaella Andrew Scahill Nahid Scahill Josie Whitaker Michael Wieland
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ID Card Section recieves ‘High Flyer’ honors Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s ID Card and DEERS Office was recently honored with the RAPIDS High Flyer Award from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. Staff earned the award for placing in the top 10 out of more than 400 sites that were evaluated by the Defense Manpower Data Center on their common access card success rate, user m a n a ge m e n t m a i n t e n a n c e, cardstock and consumables, and utilization. “The ID card center team works very well together to provide exceptional service with a focus on quality to our community,” said Chris Pittman, director of USAG Wiesbaden’s Directorate of Human Resources. “They are well deserving of the DMDC RAPIDS High Flyer Award.”
SHARP Continued from page 1 Kaserne. About 180 participants completed challenges in teams at five stations, plus a final physical challenge at the ending point. “The Amazing Race is a way for units to come together to learn about SHARP in a fun and different way,” said Deborah Wagner, SHARP victim advocate. “There is some evidence that learning can be improved if it’s done while exercising, and this gives our community a way to complete PT and their annual SHARP training while working together.” Garrison SHARP Program Manager Bill Mottley sent the Soldiers off with a motivational message on being team players in the fight against sexual harassment and sexual assault. “It takes us all identifying behaviors that are sexual in nature,” he told them at the start of the run. “It takes us all identifying behaviors that make others uncomfortable in our workplace. It takes us all to have a culture change and say something. So today it’s going to take every member
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In 2018, 2,030 customers signed in to the ID card section for processing of sponsor and Family member IDs. In addition, the passport section processed 7,667 passport applications for the community. Phillip Thompson, military passport agent and ID Card Site security manager, said he worked in the office previously and can tell there’s a difference between now and then. “We’ve got a really good crew here, and it really does help,” Thompson said, noting the high volume of customer traffic, as well as phone calls and back-end processes that the team handles. “For passports and ID cards, they really take care of the customers.” For 2018, the ID card section staff received a 96% satisfaction rating from their customers through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system.
of your team to win this race, just like our race against sexual harassment and sexual assault.” Army Substance Abuse Prevention hosted a station where participants had to weave a pedal-powered go-cart in and out of orange cones while wearing “drunk goggles.” Army Community Service’s station tested racers on their Family Advocacy Program knowledge. The 2nd Theater Signal Brigade set up a trust activity where one teammate had to lead a blindfolded teammate through an obstacle course. The 66th Military Intelligence Brigade tested teams’ SHARP knowledge before challenging them to a bean bag toss. And the newest station was hosted by U.S. Army Europe on the eighth level of the parking garage, where teams had to identify myths and facts about consent. “Each year, we change the Amazing Race stations to keep it fun and interesting and so participants can learn new information,” Wagner said. “We want everyone to know how to report sexual assault and harassment, some statistics to stay
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Phillip Thompson, Jonathon Palmer, James Schultz and Alexandria Kivior, who make up the USAG Wiesbaden ID Card Section team, were recently awarded the RAPIDS High Flyer Award for placing in the top 10 out of more than 400 Army sites. Thompson also noted the contributions of Brittany Lamb, who recently moved back to the states.
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ABOVE: A competitor weaves a go-cart in and out of orange cones while wearing “drunk goggles” as part of the SHARP Amazing Race April 19 on Clay Kaserne. RIGHT: A Soldier wearing blackout goggles navigates an obstacle course of chairs with the help of careful instructions from a teammate during the race. informed, and steps they can take to intervene and prevent harassment and assault from occurring.” For more information on SHARP and resources available at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, call (0611) 143548-9222 or visit home.army. mil/wiesbaden and click the SHARP button at the bottom of the page.
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News flash Upcoming holidays
Community members should be aware of the following U.S. federal and training holidays, which may affect garrison frontdoor services and host nation holidays, which will affect businesses and services off post, as well as some on post staffed by local nationals. May 24 — Training holiday May 27 — Memorial Day, federal holiday May 30 — Ascension Day, German holiday June 9 — Whit Sunday, German holiday June 10 — Whit Monday, German holiday June 14 — Training holiday June 17 — Training holiday June 20 — Corpus Christi, German holiday Call before you go on U.S., training and German holidays. Find the garrison phonebook at the new website: home.army. mil/wiesbaden. Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off.
Vehicle inspection
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden personnel may now schedule a vehicle inspection appointment online by going to home.army.mil/wiesbaden and clicking the “My Wiesbaden” tab at the top, then scrolling to the “Vehicle Registration”section and then clicking the link for “Online Appointments for Vehicle Inspection.” A vehicle registration appointment can be made through a separate link on the website.
Next CIE
The next Community Information Exchange is at 9 a.m. May 23 at the Community Activity Center. If you miss it, view the slides on the garrison website at home.army.mil/ wiesbaden, click “My Wiesbaden,” then “News and Info”for the link, also available at www.herald-union.com/communityinformation-exchange.
Farm life Hainerberg first-graders visit organic farm Story and photos by Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
First-graders from Hainerberg Elementary School visited Domäne Mechtildshausen, an organic farm adjacent to Clay Kaserne, May 3. During a tour, the children visited the cows that provide the farm with milk and meat. The first-graders clustered in front of them to see them eat and drink. The cows are fed with hay and silage, a fermented feed, that smells sour, which made some of the kids wrinkle their noses. Then, Horst Freund, chief of the department of fruits and vegetables at Domäne, showed them the rhubarb field and greenhouses. The children harvested some rhubarb to try the taste. The huge leaves of the rhubarb plant also inspired some of them to play around and use the leaves as head covers. In the greenhouses, the kids saw cucumber and tomato plants. While the tomatoes were not ripe yet, the cucumbers could be eaten, and Freund even had to go back to offer a second round. At the end of the visit, the firstgraders visited the bakery. Baker
Two first-grade students from Hainerberg Elementary School give hay to a cow at Domäne Mechtildshausen, an organic farm near Clay Kaserne. Since the Domäne and Clay KasThomas Gartmann explained how they make their bread and surprised erne are neighbors, “I hope that we them with a chocolate fountain and will generally have more contact in fruit. Each child picked a piece of fruit, the future,” said Ute Hallé, member dipped it into the chocolate fountain of the Domäne management team. and decorated it with sprinkles. “It is nice to show the wonders The visit ended with a picnic in the of Earth to children, and to see how farmyard where the market hall, the much fun they have,” said Dr. Mirco butcher shop, the bakery and the dairy Grimm, environmental engineer at shop are located. The first-graders ate the Directorate of Public Works who their sack lunches and tried a cup of co-organized the visit as part of the U.S. Army Earth Day activities. fresh milk.
TOP AND BOTTOM: During a visit at Domäne Mechtildshausen, school children learned about cows, vegetables such as rhubarb, tomatoes and cucumbers, and visited the bakery.
Shuttle bus
Find the current shuttle schedule on the garrison website. Go to home.army. mil/wiesbaden and mouse over “My Wiesbaden,” and then click “Getting Around.”
Emergency numbers
For on-post emergencies call the military police at (0611) 705-114 or DSN 114; for an ambulance or in case of fire on post call (0611) 705-117 or DSN 117. For off-post emergencies call 110 for the German Polizei or 112 for the German Fire and Rescue.
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New parking rules to go into effect by summer Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Many people try to reduce walking time to a minimum by parking their cars as close to their destinations as possible. With only a limited number of parking spots available, this behavior can cause problems and complaints. As a result, stricter measures have been approved by the garrison commander to help reinforce the parking rules on post. “What many people do not realize is that much like driving, parking too is a privilege, not an entitlement here in this theater,” said Lt. Col. Edwin Escobar, provost marshal and director of emergency services. First-time offenders will receive an Armed Forces Traffic Ticket (DD Form 1408). The second time, a traffic ticket will be issued together with a letter from the command sergeant major or the deputy garrison
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commander, Escobar said. When caught a third time within 12 months, a traffic ticket will be issued, a highly visible orange “violator” sticker will be placed on the car and the garrison commander will issue a letter with a five-day suspension from parking on post. “This methodical push is to change the culture,” Escobar said. In order to enforce the parking rules on Clay Kaserne and Hainerberg, the garrison is revising the local policy letter, and by summer the new rules are expected to be applied. The garrison will repaint some parking lots and put proper signage in place by then, Escobar said. Clay Kaserne has been identified as the primary area where parking violations have become a visible problem. “The community and the leadership reached out to us,” Escobar said. Especially high-traffic areas are affected, including the welcome
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Tickets will be issued for those in violation of parking rules. center parking lot, parking spots in front of the health clinic, the parking lot in front of the banks, near the shoppette and the parking lot close to the post office. “What we have known for a while, people go there and park for two hours, and then at the two-hour limit go and
modify their ‘Parkscheibe’ for another two hours. That’s not right,” he said. Escobar will empower additional DES service members to issue tickets.“I will give them my authority as a provost marshal to enforce certain regulations. We are going to deputize
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them, just to help issue parking tickets,” he said. “We’re also going to push for senior NCOs and officers, and senior civilians to lead by example,” Escobar said. “We’re asking them to really uphold the Army values and do what’s right.”
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Garrison remembers those who died in Holocaust Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Garrison and local Jewish community leaders gathered to honor the 6 million Jews and others who died in the Holocaust during a remembrance ceremony April 30 at the Clay Kaserne Chapel. The event’s speakers recounted the history of Jewish life in Wiesbaden and stressed the importance of never forgetting the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. “Silence and indifference are unacceptable,” said U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud at the start of the ceremony. Antisemitism has found its way back onto the streets of Germany, said guest speaker Uwe Becker, Hessen State Commissioner for Jewish Life and the Fight Against Antisemitism, who is also the mayor of Frankfurt. “It’s not the issue of the Jewish community, who are victims of antisemitism to fight singularly against it,” he said. “It’s an issue of our whole society….” Guest speaker Dr. Jacob Gutmark, chairman of the National Association of
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Capt. Karyn Berger, rabbi at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, lights a candle in honor of those who died in the Holocaust during a Days of Remembrance ceremony April 30 at the Clay Kaserne Chapel. Jewish Communities Hessen, recounted the state of the Jewish community in Wiesbaden following the Holocaust. “The U.S. Army marched into Wiesbaden at the end of 1945,” he said. “Very few Jews who had survived hiding were eventually freed. Other Jews came
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from immigration to their hometown. The majority of survivors, as a matter of fact, did not return. “Without the decisive help of the U.S. authorities, Jewish life couldn’t have been initiated in such an impressive manner as this present day, neither in Wiesbaden
nor elsewhere in Germany, nor, I must say, in Europe,” Gutmark said. Members of the local Jewish community lit six candles during the ceremony — one in commemoration of the 6 million Jews who were gassed, beaten to death or shot dead by the Nazis; one in commemoration of the 1.5 million children, who had no chance to live their childhoods in peace. Instead, they spent their childhood years behind barbed wire in the ghettos and concentration camps set up by the Nazis in Europe. Another candle was lit in commemoration of the ghetto fighters and partisans hiding in the woods, who tried to resist Nazi machinery; one in honor of the small minority of non-Jewish Europeans and for the Soldiers of the U.S. Army who risked or gave their own lives to save Jews from the Nazis; one in commemoration of the survivors of the Holocaust who endured emotional and physical torture; and a final candle in honor of the tireless visionaries and initiators of past centuries who made significant contributions.
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Community notes BOSS organization day Car care classes
city, shop on the economy and use public transportation during a Wiesbaden walking tour June 20. Bring euros for transportation, shopping and dining. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 to register.
The Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center offers a Brake Service Class (costs $15) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 9; and a Basic Car Maintenance Class (costs $10) from 10:30- Home-buying class 11:30 a.m. June 23. Sign up at Army Community Service the center or by calling (0611) hosts a free Home Buying, Fi143-548-9817. nancing and VA Home Loans class at noon June 13 in the trainFinancial planning The Financial Readiness ing room in Apartment 3, Texas Canvas and Corkscrews Program offers a free Steps to Str. 57 on Hainerberg. Register All levels of painters are Financial Planning Class from by calling (0611) 143-548-9201. invited to an evening of so- 10-11 a.m. June 5. Call (0611) Vesting in TSP cializing and painting at 6 143-548-9201 to register. Army Community Service’s p.m. June 7 at the Wiesbaden Spouse Orientation Financial Readiness Program Entertainment Center. This Network with experts, meet holds a free Vesting in the Thrift get-together is open to ID fellow spouses and learn more Savings Program class from 11:30 cardholders ages 18 and up. about your home away from home a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18. Learn Register at the Wiesbaden Arts during Spouse Orientation from about the retirement benefit. Call and Crafts Center. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 at Army (0611) 143-548-9201 to register. Community Service. Free child Preschool story time CYS job fair Wiesbaden Child and Youth care is available. Call (0611) 143Children up to age 6 are inServices and NAF human 548-9201 to make reservations. vited to the Wiesbaden Library resources will host a job fair Trivia night at 10 a.m. Thursdays for a fun from 8 a.m. to noon June 4 at Show off your trivia knowl- hour of stories, crafts and songs. the Wiesbaden Entertainment edge and win during the WiesHost Nation Orientation Center. Tentative job offers will baden Entertainment Center Host Nation Orientation is be extended on the spot to fill Lounge’s trivia nights at 7 p.m. a way for newcomers to learn flex and regular part-time child June 12 and 26. about German culture, language, and youth program assistant popublic transportation, and tips City walking tour sitions. Applicants should bring Learn how to navigate the about living in Wiesbaden. It two copies of their resume, passport, Social Security card, U.S. & GERMAN ATTORNEYS two references and high school US & German Divorces • Support Issues diploma or college transcripts. Wills and Probate • Employment • EEO • MSPB Call (0611) 143-546-2306 for FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM Personal Injury • Contractor Issues • Tax more information. CALL 069-299-2069-0 Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers hosts an afternoon of fun from noon to 6 p.m. June 7 at the Clay Kaserne Sports Complex in Newman Village. The event will feature free burgers and hot dogs, battle ball, soccer, tug-o-war, Ultimate Frisbee, horse shoes, a dunk tank and more. Call (0611) 143-548-9816.
Auto Skills Army birthday giveaway
All customers requesting bays or vehicle repair services on the Army’s Birthday, June 14, will have a chance to win free bay time and discounted services. Reach into the drawing box of presents at the Automotive Skills Center for your chance to win.
Karaoke contest
Win cash prizes at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center’s karaoke contest starting at 7 p.m. June 13.
Play in the playground
Army Community Service’s New Parent Support Program invites children and their parents for a play date at local playgrounds throughout the summer. Play dates in June are from 10-11:30 a.m. June 14 and 28 at the USO Cottage playground on Hainerberg.
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The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury English speaking Episcopal church in the center of Wiesbaden (since 1864) Welcoming all nationalities & denominations.
Sunday worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10am including Sunday School & fellowship Wednesday Worship at 10.00 a.m. followed by Bible Study
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Friday May 17: Rock in the Church 7.30 pm Sunday May 26: Family Service 10.00 am Saturday June 8: Vigil of Pentecost 9.00 pm Sunday June 9: Day of Pentecost Festive Eucharist 10.00 am Saturday June 15: Stadtklänge: Festival of Church Music from 12.00 - 5.30 pm Wednesday June 19: Lunchtime Recital 1.00 pm
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is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more information.
Play Morning
Play Morning is a play group for children ages 12 months to 3 years that meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays in Bldg. 7780 on Hainerberg.
Auto Skills can help
The Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center on the north side of Clay Kaserne offers a wide variety of services including a wheel alignment service, tire pressure monitor system repair and basic maintenance class for spouses. Stop by to find out about these services or to work on your own vehicle. Call (0611) 143-548-6679.
Guitar and bass lessons
Enjoy individual electric and acoustic guitar lessons or electric bass guitar lessons for adults at the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center. Beginners are a specialty.
Art classes
The Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center offers art classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call (0611) 143-548-9838 for details.
ACS classes
Army Community Service offers free classes throughout the month, including Army Family Team Building training, a resume seminar, banking and checking accounts and home buying. Check out wiesbaden. armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden/ programs/army-community-service-acs and click on the calendar link for times and locations.
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USAG Wiesbaden, city to host June 10 schedule of events*
DoD ID card holders will need tickets to attend the June 10 event. 9:30 a.m. – Gates open 9:30 a.m. – U.S. Air Force in Europe band “The Ambassadors” play 1940s big band jazz 9:55 a.m. – U.S. Army and Wiesbaden fire department water salute 10 a.m. – Morning flight program including parachute demonstration and simulated candy drop 11:30 a.m. – USO Show Troupe 1948 Bob Hope reenactment 12:30 p.m. – U.S. Air Force in Europe band “The Ambassadors” play 1940s big band jazz 1:15 p.m. – Welcome remarks 1:45 p.m. – Berlin Airlift memorial service 3 p.m. – Afternoon flight program including parachute demonstration and simulated candy drop 4:30 p.m. – USO Show Troupe 1948 Bob Hope reenactment 5:30 p.m. – Live music 8 p.m. – Event ends
June 11 schedule of events*
The June 11 event is open to DoD ID card holders and prearranged school groups only. No tickets are needed. 9:30 a.m. – Gates open 9:45 a.m. – U.S. Air Force in Europe band “The Ambassadors” play 1940s big band jazz 10:30 a.m. – Welcome remarks 10:45 a.m. – USO Show Troupe 1948 Bob Hope Reenactment Noon – German army band performance 1 p.m. – Berlin Airlift memorial service 2 p.m. – Military Police K-9 demonstration 2:15 p.m. – USO Show Troupe 1948 Bob Hope reenactment 3:15 p.m. – U.S. Air Force in Europe band “The Ambassadors” play 1940s big band jazz 6 p.m. – Event ends *Events schedules are subject to change.
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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden in partnership with the city of Wiesbaden will host a 70th anniversary commemoration of the end of the Berlin Airlift at the Clay Kaserne Airfield. On June 10, the event with be open to the public and include vintage aircraft from the time of the airlift along with music, food and other activities. On June 11, the event will be open to members of the Wiesbaden military community and prearranged school groups.
Tickets and vehicle placards Tickets and vehicle placards for Wiesbaden military community members are available through their chains of command. DoD ID card holders from other garrisons across Germany should contact their local Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation office for tickets and placards. Garrison tickets do not include city bus transportation to post. ID card holders wishing to use the city bus will need to obtain tickets from www.wiesbaden.de/luftbruecke or the city tourism office for €5 for adults and €2 for children ages 7 to 12. For more information on the city park and ride locations for the event, visit www. wiesbaden.de/luftbruecke.
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Shuttle service The shuttle will run its normal route June 10 and 11, but passengers should be prepared for delays due to traffic.
Parking on post Parking on post for residents and employees who do not live on Clay Kaserne will be available in the east garage near the dining facility.
Cash options Euros only will be accpeted for on-site food and beverage sales. Memorabilia vendors will accept both dollars and euros.
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glass containers alcoholic beverages knives, firearms or weapons of any type self-defense items such as sprays or stun guns fireworks or any type of pyrotechnic or explosive devices aerosol cans laser pointers tools sport equipment large bulky items like camping chairs, backpacks with frames or coolers drones or remote control aircraft banners or items with slogans that con-tain offensive, political or racist content due to the heat on the airfield tarmac, it is recommended that guests do not bring dogs other than required service animals
Information on the event is available at home.army.mil/wiesbaden or www.wiesbaden.de/luftbruecke.
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IMCOM-E awards best in theater Jacob Corbin USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
For the third time in its much longer history, the Tournament of Plays, or Toppers, was held April 27 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to recognize the best in community theater from across U.S. Army Europe. This year 19 plays, musicals and Family productions from 13 community theaters were up for awards following a six-week judging period. Over 3,600 military community members contributed almost 200,000 volunteer hours to theater programs in Europe. “Entertainment programming provides a sense of community and a home away from home,” said Michael Formica, Installation Management Command Europe director, at the event. “The shows,” he added, “as well as the workshops and classes offered each year, greatly enhance morale while teaching valuable solo skills, serving as models of teamwork, honing leadership abilities and promoting overall well-being.” USAREUR Commanding General Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli echoed Formica’s words, saying he quickly realized while watching his first Toppers
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The cast of “Avenue Q,” from U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse, perform “For Now” at the 2019 Toppers April 27 at the fitness center. Toppers celebrates the best in theater across military communities in Europe. that evening why this event is so special. “This is my hometown; this is our hometown,” he said, referring to Army Europe. “Thank you for making it that way. You make community, you make bonds and you make a life together.” The awards for best shows were split between three garrisons, with USAG Benelux’s SHAPE Performing Arts Centre winning Best Play for “The Good Person of Szechwan;” USAG Italy’s Soldiers’ Theater winning Best Musical for “Disaster, the Musical;” and USAG Stuttgart’s Stuttgart Theatre Center taking the award for Best Family Show, for their performance of “Madagascar Jr.” Dane Winters,IMCOM Europe entertainment director and one of the evening’s masters of ceremonies, said it is important for the Europe military theater community to
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Trude Moellman, of U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach’s Terrace Playhouse, performs “When You’re Good to Mama,” from “Chicago,” at the Toppers April 27 at the fitness center. gather each year and recognize each other at Toppers. “It gives them a chance for (community theater members) to get to-
gether and celebrate,” he said. “And it’s our chance, as IMCOM, to say thank you for what they’re doing … and to recognize some really, really great theater out there.” Each year, the IMCOM Europe Entertainment staff works hard to gather celebrity video presenters to contribute to the event, and this time was no different. “I want to thank all of you for serving our nation in Europe and around the world,” said Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony-award winning actor, playwright and composer, and creator of the Broadway hits “In the Heights,” which had its Europe military theater community debut this year, and “Hamilton.” “Your sacrifice and service is invaluable.We are truly grateful.” W inters encouraged those interested in the theater to reach out to their local group and get involved. “It is such a great way to get involved in a group activity, to meet new people,” he said. “They become Family when they do a show. There’s a place for everyone; it involves all creativity … we teach a lot of life skills in what we do.”
Winners from Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse •
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Best Stage Manager for a Play: Lisa Young, “To Kill A Mockingbird” Best Technical Director for a Musical: Rod Castro, “Avenue Q” Best Instrumentalist: Elizabeth Lockridge (Winds),“Avenue Q” Best Orchestra or Musical Accompaniment: “Avenue Q” Best Director of a Musical: Nate Records, “Avenue Q” Best Male Military Performance in a Musical: Sgt. 1st Class Brad Latham as Trekkie Monster, “Avenue Q” Best Actor in a Musical: David Peralta as Princeton and Rod, “Avenue Q” Best Debut in a Musical: Jo Brauer as Christmas Eve,“Avenue Q”
A full list of winners and nominees, as well as video from the show, can be found at https://global.armymwr.com/ ArmyEuropeEntertainment/2019-toppers.
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Cast members from U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse perform “For Now” at the 2019 Toppers April 27 at the USAG Wiesbaden fitness center.
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Garrison supports home-based businesses
HBBs fill gaps in community services Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Whether providing massages, teaching languages or pet-sitting, home-based businesses can be a good way for Family members to maintain employment and earn money while overseas. “There are a lot of services and things that are not here that people want,” said Rick Iglesias, U.S. Army Garrison home-based business and private organization liaison. The first step for community members who would like to fill those service gaps or provide goods to the community is to contact Iglesias and provide him a business plan including what will be sold, the costs and how goods and services will be provided. Business owners need to keep a few restrictions in mind including those on using U.S. Army Europe registered motor vehicles, on-post services and Army postal services to run a business. “After you contact me, the most important thing you can do is start working with the Germans to get the tax ID number and registration,” Igle-
sias said. “The tax ID number is the hardest, longest part. It can range between one to three months.” Once Iglesias has the packet, he routes it by the legal office and gets approval from Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service who ensure they don’t have competing interests. The paperwork is then signed by the garrison commander and the business owner can officially set up their operation. Unregistered business owners will get a warning, but if they continue to operate without the proper approval there can be further consequences such as losing privileges on post, Iglesias said. H om e - b a s e d b u s i n e s s approval lasts for two years, and Iglesias recommended starting a renewal application 60 days out from the expiration. For some community members who live off post, they may just need an on-post solicitation permit instead of registering as a home-based business. Either way, Iglesias can help. “It’s a good way for people to start their businesses, earn some money, and do it the right way,” Iglesias said. To contact Iglesias about starting a home-based business, call (0611) 143-548-1003.
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Sports & travel Color run
Add a little color to your life during the fitness center’s color run at 9 a.m. June 15. Participation is free; however, participants can pick up a commemorative T-shirt for $5. Register from 7-8:45 a.m. on the day of the run if desiring a T-shirt.
Four-person scramble
Make your own four-person team for this competitive event at the Rheinblick Golf Course at 9 a.m. June 15. Call (0611) 143-548-5485 to register.
Father’s Day bowling
Dads bowl for free when accompanied by a child from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 16. Shoe rental is not included. Call the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center at (0611) 143-548-9404 for details.
PGA Sports Academy
Young people ages 7-17 are invited to learn the game of golf during PGA Sports Academy lessons at the Rheinblick Golf Course on Saturdays. Cost is $50 for four sessions (per month).
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Call the Rheinblick at (0611) 143548-5486.
Martial arts classes
Learn self-defense techniques and more during ongoing Golden Sage Martial Arts Classes at the fitness center. Classes are Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. and cost $8 per class. For more information visit www.bobkarnes-golden-sage.com or call the fitness center at (0611) 143-548-9830.
Free Lesson Friday
Get a taste of everything the Rheinblick Golf Course has to offer with a free lesson during Free Lesson Fridays – from 4-5 p.m. on the first Friday of the month through August. Come to the driving range for the free lesson. Call (0611) 143-548-5485 for details.
Recreational shooting
Get in some target time with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation at the McCully Range in Wackernheim on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15. Call (0611) 143-548-9830.
Raft the Rhein, Europa Park
Memorial Day Murph
Verdun trip
EFMP Bowling
Join Outdoor Recreation for a day on the Rhein River June 8. Cost of the rafting trip is $89 including round-trip transportation and the raft experience. Outdoor Recreation also features a trip to the Europa Park amusement park June 29. Cost is $99 for adults, $89 for children. Bring extra euros for meals. Sign up at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center. Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation invites you on an interactive trip to Verdun, France, May 27, to commemorate the Centennial of World War I. Verdun is the location of the longest lasting battle of WWI, running from Feb. 21 to Dec. 18, 1916, with more than 700,000 casualties.This moving experience is designed for guests ages 16 and older. Cost is $99 including round-trip bus transportation and entrance fees. Register at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center.
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Prove your grit and pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy during this timed event including two one-mile runs, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 squats on May 18 at the fitness center. You can also compete in a half version of the Murph. Register at the fitness center or call (0611) 143-548-9830. Every second Wednesday of the month the Exceptional Family Member Program sponsors a free bowling night for Soldiers, civilians and retirees with Family members who have special needs at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center at 5:30 p.m. This is a good opportunity for children and parents to meet other community members as well as to connect with EFMP and support staff to discover resources that may be available. Call ACS at (0611) 143-548-9201 for details.
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FOR YOUR HEALTH Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic will be closed Monday, May 27 Schedule appointments: Online at www.tricareonline.com Call DSN 590-5762 or (06371) 9464-5762 Medical readiness
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he month of May is National Mental Health Month and dedicated to raising awareness of mental illness and reducing the associated stigma. In the early1900s, Clifford Whittingham Beers, who himself was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, paved the way for national recognition of those suffering with mental illness. Beers attempted suicide by jumping from a window, but he lived through it and was severely injured in the process, according to an article on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website. In his autobiography, “A Mind that Found Itself,” Beers said, “As I had penetrated and conquered the mysteries of that dark side of life, it no longer held any terrors for me.” Beers said he decided to, “stand on my past and look the future in the face.” Beers roused the nation to the plight of people with mental illness, and National Mental
Health Month eventually sprang from this movement. During the month of May, we can raise awareness by remembering those who have suffered before us, and we can reduce the stigma by considering those who are suffering around us. Many famous people have struggled with mental illness. One of the most notable and famous persons to have suffered from depression was Abraham Lincoln. It is said Lincoln was so depressed at times, his friends and relatives feared he might commit suicide, according to Innovation in Clinical Neuroscience. Sir Isaac Newton was considered “a candidate for making the diagnostic criteria of at least half a dozen psychological disorders” according to the book, Frontiers in Psychology. Winston Churchill reportedly suffered from severe depression. And yet, despite having mental anguish, or perhaps because of it, all of these men and
women have impacted humanity in meaningful ways, and their legacies continue to do so. During the month of May, as we focus on mental health and wellness, we should take time to notice those around us who put on a brave face but may be suffering underneath. We should recognize that military Families undergo constant adjustment with consideration to geographic dislocation and deployment as well as change in functional roles, expectations and family dynamics. Members of the military are at increased risk for developing mental health disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder and depression compared to their civilian counterparts, and the suicide rate among the active duty and veteran population has persisted despite efforts toward suicide prevention and treatment availability. Raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental
illness is important within our military communities so those in need will feel comfortable seeking help and accessing professional care. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, when someone is struggling, “the most important thing you can do is to ask how they’re doing and to listen without judgment.” It is also important to “emphasize that talking to a counselor or medical officer won’t hurt career or security clearance, and that every service member has a duty to build resilience by seeking advice and treatment when it’s indicated,” the site said. If you know someone who is struggling, take the time to listen, to be present, and then encourage that person to seek help. You never know the difference a kind word or bit of encouragement may make in someone’s life. Christina Camille Hudson, DNP, Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic, Behavioral Health
The truth behind weight change Wiesbaden Army Wellness Center
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he old saying, “the scale lies” may not be entirely accurate, but there is some truth to the statement. While your scale may in fact give you the accurate measurement of your body mass (body weight) it doesn’t give you the whole picture of your body mass changes. When you are taking the time to make improvements in your life to better your health, the Army Wellness Center is here to give the most accurate measurements to help monitor your progress. Most notably, the Army Wellness Center utilizes the BOD POD® Body Composition Tracking System to accurately assess clients’ weight and body composition changes over time. Body composition goes beyond the number on the scale and determines if weight comes
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The BOD POD Body Composition Tracking System accurately measures clients’ weight and body composition changes over time. from fat or fat free mass. If you have set a weight change
goal and you can see that the number on the scale isn’t
moving like you had hoped, the AWC should be your next stop. After completing a client’s measurements, staff can look at the numbers and see that yes, they may have only lost 5 pounds of weight overall, but a closer look shows that they actually lost 8 pounds of fat and built three pounds of fat free weight (typically muscle mass). This gives the client the whole picture and helps keep the motivation high through their journey, Wellness Center staff said. If you are interested in the use of the BOD POD® or any other services provided by the Army Wellness Center, please stop in Bldg. 1201 on Clay Kaserne or call 06371-9464-1478. Army Wellness Services are free to all DoD ID holders 18 and older.
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