erald Union H Vol. XXIII, No. 29
Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany
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Nov. 10, 2016
Formica: Wiesbaden integral to Army’s plan By Emily Jennings
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Photo by Amy L. Bugala
Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe Director Michael D. Formica (left), and Deputy Commanding General of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army Europe, Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, (far right) applaud as 94-year-old Army retiree Julius Ceasar Jr. and Spc. James Watkins, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, share the cake-cutting honors during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Army in Europe Retiree Appreciation Day at the Gen. John Shalikashvili Mission Command Center on Clay Kaserne, Oct. 29. As Army tradition goes, the cake is cut by the oldest and youngest in attendance.
Soldiers for life find support at retiree appreciation event By Amy L. Bugala
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs
More than 230 retired military members, family members and surviving spouses, representing decades of service, gathered in the Truscott conference room at the Gen. John Shalikashvili Mission Command Center on Clay Kaserne to attend the U.S. Army Europe Retiree Appreciation Day, Oct. 29. The annual information-packed event, hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, brings Army leadership and dozens of key services
Inside Stalwart award
CYSS coordinator recognized for demonstrating true leadership, see page 5.
and resources together for one day to help retired military members in Europe stay informed and ensure their entitlements and benefits are squared away. The keynote speaker, Deputy Commanding General of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army Europe, Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, kicked off the event with an update on the Strong Europe strategy and called upon retired service members to continue to be advocates for the U.S. Army within their own communities in Europe. Installation Management Com-
mand Directorate-Europe Director, Michael D. Formica talked about changes to the structure of IMCOMEurope, which supports the mission of the Army in Europe and provides services to retirees from the seven Army garrisons located throughout the region. “Garrisons are responsible for integrating and coordinating the services you need,” Formica said to the group. And when it comes to service reduction rumors, Formica advised retirees to go straight to
Wiesbaden spouse wins art contest
Winning piece is a drawing, see page 6.
Michael D. Formica, director of Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe, highlighted the unique position of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to support plans for an increased Army presence in Europe, during an employee town hall held here Nov. 2. Formica noted much has changed within U.S. Army Europe and NATO since his last meeting with garrison staff seven months ago. But one message was clear: USAG Wiesbaden’s role is essential to the Army and NATO adapting in today’s challenging environment. See ‘Strategy’ on page 3
CFC donors inspired by family, friends By Amy L. Bugala
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Soldiers, civilians and community organizations came together to kick-off the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas in Wiesbaden at the 2nd annual Monster Mash and Chili Cookoff, Oct. 27. “Wiesbaden’s campaign goal this year is $250,000,” said Capt. Latrice Boatner, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and the community area project officer for the CFC-O. Boatner organized the event to raise awareness
See ‘RAD’ on page 4
See ‘CFC’ on page 2
BOSS activities Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers provides sense of community, see page 10.