Herald Union, May 26, 2016

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erald Union H Vol. XXIII, No. 17

Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany

May 26, 2016

Civilians honored for time in service By Emily Jennings

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Civilian employees were recognized for length of service, from five to 40 years and beyond, at a ceremony May 20 at the community activity center. Col. Todd J. Fish, garrison commander, thanked the awardees for their years in the civil service, highlighting the important role they play in the Army. “Today’s ceremony is a reminder to all of us in the military community that our civilians serve as part of our

Army and are an integral part of our military,” he said. He praised the untold amount of dedicated service to both our nations and our militaries. “Without each and every one of you and your commitment and hard work over the years, we would not be able to sustain this garrison mission. “And to those of you who are serving from our host nation: Thank you. You truly represent two nations; one team, and are valued members See ‘Service” on page 5

Wiesbaden’s own named NCO of year By Jacob Corbin

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Surveying the future Kids get a hands-on look at career fields Photo by Jacob Corbin

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Gieracz shows Hainerberg Elementary School students Janiya Thomas and Anamarie Young how to use surveying equipment at HES’s STEAM Night May 19. STEAM night is geared towards getting students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Inside Earbuds OK’d in the gym

Soldiers may now listen to music while working out. See story, page 8.

Student excels atg eography

Wiesbaden 7th grader represents DoDEA, page 12.

One U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden noncommissioned officer was recently named the best NCO in Installation Management Command, after four days of rigorous competition. Following his win at the IMCOME-Europe level, Staff Sgt. Brendan Hagens, USAG Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services, faced off against the best IMCOM had to offer during the NCO of the Year competition May 2-5 at Camp Bullis, Texas. “After now completing the competition I feel honored and humbled to have won,” Hagens

Honoring volunteers

Garrison recognizes contributions of those who give their time to the community, page 3.

said. “Being physically and mentally tough, resilient and honing warrior tasks and drills is what Soldiers must be in the complex environment we operate in to fight and win the nation’s wars. Everyone at the competition represented their commands with the utmost professionalism and dedication upholding the Army values.” Col. Todd Fish, USAG Wiesbaden commander, took time at the recent length of service ceremony (story above), to congratulate Hagens. “He went through a rigorous competition, taking it all the way through the levels to IMCOM headquarters and took See ‘NCO’ on page 4


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