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Secondhand smoke
Sharing cultures
There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. See ‘For your health’ on page 15.
Native American speaker shares positive message of self-worth. See page 11.
Christmas Markets
Wide array of unique opportunities offered during the holiday season. See pages 18-19.
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Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
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IMCOM jobs
Government makes it easier to hire wounded warriors By Bill Bradner
Installation Management Command
Photo by Karl Weisel
V Corps’ Staff Sgt. Nicole Johnson and Spc. Brittany Smith gather leaves and other debris on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne during Fall Cleanup.
Joining together for Fall Cleanup By Sgt. 1st Class Rolando DeLeon
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Housing Noncommissioned Officer
On Nov. 5-7 military forces converged on the Wiesbaden military community to attack a growing threat. What threat, you might ask? Autumn conditions
were creating an environment both messy and unsafe for the community. The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden rallied the Directorate of Public Works and called on the support of tenant units and housing residents to tackle the problem during Fall Cleanup. This tale of teamwork
displayed the growing camaraderie in the community. Early on in the day families could be seen taking part in the cleanup. In Hainerberg there were families with young children out teaching their families what right looks Photo by Wendy Brown like. In Aukamm mem- Sgt. Arnold Caceres See Fall cleanup cleans a window in Auon page 9 kamm Housing.
Army civilians serve alongside Soldiers every day, in every theater. From stateside garrisons to forward operating bases in Afghanistan, Army civilians write contracts, deliver goods, manage networks, operate ranges, manage business operations and provide support functions that would otherwise present distractions to training and wartime operations. There are vacant positions throughout the U.S. Army Installation Management Command which need to be filled so IMCOM can provide world-class customer service and deliver programs and services to Soldiers, civilians and families. Throughout the command, about 40 percent of civilian employees have served in uniform.
For Soldiers considering taking off their uniform, continuing their career with the Army as a civilian is a logical transition choice, said Col. Francis Burns at the office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management at Headquarters, Department of the Army. “Have you ever wanted to live in Hawaii or return to Europe to live and work while still supporting Soldiers and their families,” Burns asked. “You owe it to yourself to consider using that training and experience you earned in uniform to help you land the perfect job as a civilian.” Federal service may be an ideal opportunity for wounded warriors and disabled veterans through a process called “schedule A” appointment authority. Using schedule A, See IMCOM jobs on page 10
Operation Solemn Promise ... See page 3
Sex assault: Leaders take steps to fight ‘Invisible War’ By Wendy Brown
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
As U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders watched the documentary “The Invisible War” at the Taunus Theater, they learned the U.S. military has a dismal sexual assault conviction rate. They also learned Wiesbaden’s conviction rate for the past year is zero. In the last 360 days, the Wiesbaden Criminal
Investigation Command office has conducted 17 sexual assault investigations, said Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Rickards, who heads the Wiesbaden CID office. The office determined 14 of the reports were founded. Of those, two cases went to trial, and both times juries acquitted the defendants, said Capt. Meghan McEnerney, a special victim prosecutor with the
CID office in Kaiserslautern who also has a satellite office in Wiesbaden. Rickards and McEnerney presented the information during Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program Phase Two Leader Training Nov. 13. The training included a viewing of the movie, which tells the gut-wrenching stories of several women and a few men who were sexually assaulted in the military. See Sex assault on page 4
Commentary Second thoughts Now that the election is over … Commentary by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
No one will argue that the process to determine, nominate and elect public officials in America is not a bone-wearyingly arduous, expensive and wasteful procedure. The people who are served by this ever-lengthening process will almost all agree that the money could be better spent helping bring about real change, improving the lives of those in need, bettering the infrastructure to meet future natural disasters, and to keep that very same money from helping influence how our duly elected public officials cast their votes when enacting laws intended to best serve the majority. And yet, despite continuous talk about keeping big money out of politics and the need for cooperation to find truly forward-thinking solutions to the country’s biggest challenges — many voters (or even most) expect very little change in the status quo. That’s disheartening. Ask most Americans and they’ll most likely agree with people the world over on a few basic expectations from their government and duly elected public officials. People want security. They want to be able to afford decent health care. They want to live in a world where solutions are sought and implemented to address potential catastrophes such as rising waters and temperatures, changes in climate, crippling storms. They want and expect their
elected officials to find ways to best serve everyone — to safeguard one’s children, provide an education system fully equipped to prepare young people to be competitive and skilled in the workplace, and to find meaningful, fulfilling jobs. They insist that their food be nutritional and safe to consume. They want to be able to trust that public officials will do their utmost to fulfill their duty — to serve honorably, to remain respectful with one another, to be truthful and to do whatever it takes to get the job done and to balance the national budget. That means not serving merely to serve, line one’s pockets, leave a legacy nor simply to collect a paycheck. All of which begs the question — why aren’t public officials held to the same standards as the men and women who serve in the military? Soldiers take an oath and vow to live up to the Army Values. These aren’t ideals held solely by those who wear a uniform but ideals that make a society pull together and operate for the good of the whole. They are ideals worth fighting for both in words and on the battlefield when necessary. They are ideas that launched the Revolutionary War and inspired the framers of the U.S. Constitution. The election’s over. Now it’s time for those who have stepped forward and been chosen to truly do everything they can to bring about real change for the good of all Americans — and people the world over who look up to Lady Liberty and the ideals for which she stands.
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an hour away. He said he would call the MPs for me. It wasn’t long after that Pvt. 2 Ryan Santare arrived. He called a tow truck for me and, more importantly, Question agreed to stay so I about snow Col. David Carstens, wouldn’t be alone. chains Not long after 2nd U.S. Army GarCenia S. asked: Lt. Keith Odom and rison Wiesbaden We will be ship- commander Staff Sgt. Randall ping our privately McDonald came. owned vehicle to Wiesbaden They stayed with my children this week, but I was wondering and me for three hours. They — do we need snow chains for talked to the boys and kept them our tires? Has anyone run into entertained, kept me calm, and this issue? If so, is it better to when the first tow truck never get them here in the States or to showed up, they called the Auto wait until we get there? Care Center which actually Response: Good question saved me about $110. They even Cenia — one that applies to drove us to the Auto Care Shop all drivers on German roads. to get our belongings and keys German law requires that ve- from the van. When I mentioned hicles have “adequate tires” for writing an ICE comment card, winter driving. That means that 2nd Lt. Odom told me that was in Hessen, where Wiesbaden nice but not necessary — they is located, drivers must have were just doing their job. That either winter or all-season was an understatement. They tires (with the M/S label or a went above the call. Their kindsnowflake label). If a driver is ness meant so much to me in a found to be obstructing traffic situation that was scary for me or is involved in an accident as well as my kids. These three during the winter without the Soldiers stood in the cold for proper tires, he or she can be three hours total so my children fined and may not be covered and I would not be left alone. I by insurance. Plenty of tires are appreciate everything they did. available for sale both through As a mother it meant so much the Army and Air Force Ex- to me that they didn’t treat us change Service and through like we were just a boring part local host nation businesses of the job. Instead they made us in the area once you arrive if feel like we were the only ones you decide to wait until your that mattered at that moment. vehicle is shipped. Response: Crystal — thanks for taking the time out of your MPs to the rescue day to write us about several Crystal S. commented: I of our MP heroes. I ensured would like to say thank you to that their chain-of-command three amazing MPs from 529th knows and I recognized them Military Police Company. I was for their efforts. I’m glad evdriving with two of my children erything turned out OK with when my van just stopped. It wouldn’t go at all. I was scared; your children and car. Please my kids were scared. I called don’t hesitate to ask if the garmy husband, but he was over rison can be of any service in
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Veterinary care prices
Alexandria P. asked: Why does the on-post veterinarian charge so much for typical easy tasks? Back home it costs one quarter of the price at the on-post vet than it does here. Response: I checked with Capt. Alston, the officer in charge of the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, who explained that a number of factors contribute to the fees charged overseas including the wholesale price of supplies and pharmaceuticals and being located in a high-cost living area. Prices for services are constantly being reassessed to ensure only a minimal profit is being generated to keep the clinic fully operational and account for any planned improvements to the facility or equipment as well as allowing for adequate staffing. While prices may be higher than some facilities in the United States, they are still less expensive than almost all local civilian practices. Alston added, “In the rare cases where we may not be (cheaper), our standard of medicine is significantly higher.”
Question about mail service
Dawn Loree L. commented: A couple of weeks before Sandy hit, we had something shipped from the States that has not yet arrived. The stateside post office has confirmed that the item has shipped and should be here. … My question is, does the post office on post hold onto mail/packages, or are they put out immediately upon arrival? Response: Dawn, I checked with the postal officer and was assured that the postal staff does not hang on to any mail — it is put out in the order in which it arrives on the same day.
Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150)
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News and features Soldiers reaffirm their oath during the 5th Signal Command’s Operation Solemn Promise commemoration event Nov. 16 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.
Operation Solemn Promise Soldiers, civilians asked to recommit themselves to Army Values Tyce said it is the responsibility of each member of the Army Family U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden team to preserve his or her ethical Public Affairs Office standards. Calling it a noble calling A year after asking Soldiers to serve the nation, Tyce said Soldiers and civilians to take a hard look at will be continuously called upon to whether or not they truly embody focus on the various aspects of the the Army’s Values in their daily lives profession in the future. during the launching of Operation “You are part of a team,” he said, Solemn Promise, 5th Signal Comcharging his listeners to embrace mand’s Brig. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford their legacy of service and to live up was joined by Command Sgt. Maj. to their commitment to serve. Gerald L. Tyce with a reinforcing Calling it a professional developmessage Nov. 16 at the Wiesbaden ment opportunity, Crawford said the Fitness Center. recommitment is a time for “clarity Calling on hundreds of listeners Pfc. Shandalee S. Enriquez, 44th Expedi- and purpose to an ongoing Army both in the hall and listening via live tionary Signal Battalion, talks about the dialogue about Army Values. streaming to “re-energize a dialogue profession of Soldiering. “You are empowered to make a in Army Values,” Tyce said, “Operadifference,” 5th Signal’s commander tion Solemn Promise is a constant reminder of why we serve.” said, adding that members of the profession of arms must Soldiers and civilians from throughout the command who set the example for others to follow. were bused in from throughout Germany or watching online “Almost a year ago today I asked you to rededicate were asked to re-commit themselves to the core elements of yourselves to becoming more accountable,” Crawford said, the profession of arms — trust, military expertise, honorable saying that while strides have been made, there is more service, esprit de corps and stewardship. Like the Army Val- work to be done to ensure the Army is ready to meet the ues of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity challenges of the future. and personal courage, the men and women who raised their Calling the Noncommissioned Officer Corps “the heart that hands to recite their respective oaths during the ceremony pumps the blood that fuels the team,” Crawford also praised vowed to uphold those oaths of service. “the love and commitment of military families” — particularly “These values are our foundation,” said Tyce, adding that during November, the Month of the Military Family. He also he is “honored and proud to serve. praised the support of local national employees and asked “Today we renew our commitment to the profession of everyone to remember those still serving in harm’s way. arms,” Tyce said, calling it the “most respected institution Addressing young NCOs and officers, Crawford said he in society.” was optimistic the future of the U.S. Army is bright and in The messages of honorable service, demonstrated confi- good hands. dence, character and commitment, were especially poignant in During the ceremony that featured vocal renditions of the light of recent headline-grabbing news stories about members U.S. and German national anthems, “God Bless America” of the profession who have not lived up to those values — and “God Bless the USA,” attendees also joined in welcomincluding admitted adultery by retired Gen. David Patraeus, ing a group of new young recruits during a mass enlistment alleged atrocities committed by Staff Sgt. Robert Bales while ceremony. “These are our sons and daughters,” Crawford said. “This serving in Afghanistan and a host of other reported incidences is why we serve. This is what it’s all about.” of abuse of power resulting in sexual assault and dishonor. Story and photos by Karl Weisel
News flash Blood drive Dec. 14
The Wiesbaden American Red Cross, USO and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers host a blood drive Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Bass Fitness Center. Visit www.militarydonor.com for more information.
Rising Star still rising
Wiesbaden’s Mary Knudson has been named one of the 12 semifinalists for the 2012 Operation Rising Star competition. She is one of two competitors from Europe to qualify. The semifinals and finals will be broadcast live online on www.oprisingstar.com Dec. 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17. Community members are encouraged to visit the website and cast their votes for the winners.
Seismic survey/testing
Utility provider ESWE is conducting a seismic survey in South Hessen that also affects Mainz-Kastel Housing, Mainz-Kastel Storage Station and Clay Kaserne. The survey crew is currently measuring routes to place geo-phones in all of these locations. The phones will remain in place for five to six weeks. Trucks will be used to induce vibrations that will be recorded by the geo-phones. While the vibrations can be felt by human beings, there will be no impact on health, nor will they have a structural impact on buildings. Everyone is asked to not disturb the sensitive equipment.
Thanksgiving at AAFES
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will feature a variety of special offers during the Thanksgiving weekend including online-only discounts on televisions, bracelets and bicycles. There will also be special offers at local AAFES Exchange stores. Shoppers can stop by one of the stores or visit shopmyexchange.com, click on “Exchange Stores” and then “Sales Flyers” for more information. (AAFES Public Affairs)
Winter Safety Showdown
A Winter Safety Showdown (similar to a Jeopardy game show with questions about safety) will be held Dec. 6 at the Community Activity Center. The event, open to local units, will feature information displays, prize drawings and more. Call 5th Signal Command’s Joe Michalkiewicz at mil 337-8119 or U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Helmut Schartel at mil 337-7417 for more information.
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News and features From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
Nov. 1 Traffic accident — A noncommissioned officer is being charged with a traffic accident: improper backing. Controlled substance — A Soldier is charged with use of a controlled substance.
Nov. 2 Traffic accident — An officer is being charged with a traffic accident: following too closely. Traffic accident — A senior NCO is being charged with a traffic accident: inattentive driving. Traffic accident — A warrant officer is being charged with a traffic accident: inattentive driving.
Nov. 3 Controlled substance — A Soldier and family member are being charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Nov. 5
Drunken driving — A Soldier is being charged with drunken driving, a traffic accident and fleeing the scene. Traffic accident — An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident: failure to maintain control.
Nov. 6 Traffic accident — A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: inattentive driving.
Nov. 7 Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: following too closely. Traffic accident — A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: following too closely.
Nov. 8 Traffic accident — A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: improper turn. Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: following too closely.
Nov 9 Traffic accident — A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident: improper backing. Traffic accident — A family member is being charged with a traffic accident: fleeing the scene.
Nov. 10 Traffic accident — An Airman is being charged with traffic accident: fleeing the scene. Assault — An Airman is being charged with aggravated assault and resisting apprehension.
Nov. 12 Assault — A Soldier is being charged with assault.
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41 percent were E-5 and above, Continued from page 1 including two officers, and 23.5 The film, produced by Kirby percent were civilians, accordDick (who is not affiliated with ing to Rickards’ statistics. the military) was winner of the “What I want you to take Audience Award at the 2012 away from this is that here at Sundance Film Festival. the Wiesbaden CID office, I’m There will be an identical still continuing to see leaders presentation at 9:30 a.m. Nov. as the subject of sexual assault 28 at the Taunus Theater, and investigations,” Rickards said. Col. David Carstens, U.S. “If we can eliminate leaders Army Garrison Wiesbaden from being the subject of sexual commander, encourages leadassault investigations, that’s half ers to attend the training. of them right there.” “The Invisible War” uses It also appeared that if there government statistics throughwere more convictions, fewer out the film, and one of them is sexual assaults might occur. that out of 3,158 sexual assaults Nearly 30 percent of the alleged reported in the U.S. military in sexual assault perpetrators had fiscal year 2010, 7.7 percent prior offenses, according to resulted in convictions and 5.5 Rickards’ statistics. percent resulted in any time Photo by Wendy Brown Only four were barracksserved for the perpetrators. related sexual assaults, Rickards Capt. Meghan McEnerney, a special At one point in the movie, said. victim prosecutor, talks about sexual Kori Cioca, a former member Of the cases that went to trial, of the U.S. Coast Guard, pulls assault in the Army. both cases involved Soldiera small crucifix and a hunting on-Soldier offenses, alcohol and occurred on post, knife out of her pocket and says matter-of-factly, “You McEnerney said. One of the defendants was a staff always need protection with Jesus, but sometimes you sergeant and the other was a specialist. Both men need a little more.” The implication is that because the elected to have a military jury. military did nothing about her attacker, she will take One reason juries might be reluctant to convict is matters into her own hands if there is ever a next time. because of victim blaming, McEnerney said. McEnerney said the biggest obstacle she sees to McEnerney encouraged the audience to consider prosecuting sexual assault cases and getting convictwo women in a coffee stop talking. One woman tions in the U.S. Army is the good Soldier defense. tells the other that her daughter recently died in a car “We are the only system of justice that has this accident. The other says, “Well, that’s what you get type of defense,” said McEnerney. “There is no for not taking the bus.” good policeman defense. There is no good dentist That kind of absurd thinking is too common when defense. There is no good teacher defense. There is it comes to sexual assaults, McEnerney said. no good CPA defense in the civilian sector, anywhere “It doesn’t matter what she was wearing. It doesn’t worldwide. The good soldier defense exists only in matter whether she screamed. It doesn’t matter whether the U.S. military.” she reported the matter immediately,” McEnerney said. Another difference is that the military system alIn fact, most sexual assault victims do not scream lows commanders to make a decision on whether a or cry out for help because they are so traumatized by sexual assault case goes forward, McEnerney said. the experience, McEnerney said. Also, many victims “What is so unique about the Army, and what this are afraid and do not report the matter immediately. film criticizes us for, is that our commanders act like “This wouldn’t be such a problem if it wasn’t district attorneys, but you don’t act that way blindly,” really happening, and it is happening and I urge McEnerney said. “You have an assigned judge advoyou as leaders to put your best foot forward,” cate to help assist you along the way.” McEnerney said. McEnerney encouraged the commanders present The military needs to do everything possible to to reach out to their assigned judge advocates. “I had a commander the other day say, ‘I’m not prevent sexual assaults, but if they do happen, the comfortable referring charges because my guy says military must also do everything possible to bring he didn’t do it,’” McEnerney said. “Guess what? They perpetrators to justice, McEnerney said. all say they didn’t do it.” For more information about “The Invisible War,” Many commanders are concerned about false re- visit http://invisiblewarmovie.com. The film is availporting, McEnerney said, but it is important to know able for permanent download for $14.99 on iTunes, or that false reports are rare. a 24-hour rental for $3.99. The film is also available “It takes a lot for a person to cross the threshold of for download on Amazon.com in the United States, a law enforcement agency and report an offense that but not in Germany. didn’t happen,” McEnerney said. “It’s huge. Not only For more information about the upcoming training, is their life changed, but they are destroying the life contact Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Lauderback at mil 337of another Soldier for blaming them for something 5897 or civ (0611) 705-5897 or edwin.r.lauderback. they didn’t do.” mil@mail.mil or Master Sgt. Scott Penhollow at mil In terms of Wiesbaden’s sexual assault statistics, 337-7795 or civ (0611) 705-7795 or scott.penhol35 percent of alleged perpetrators were E-4 and below, low@us.army.mil.
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News and features Cub Buddy William Cogbill hands USAREUR’s Sgt. Kenneth Sharp a buddy poppy at the community’s Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 8. Photo far left: U.S. Army Garrison leaders Col. David Carstens and Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa and VFW Post 27 Commander Tim Penzien (behind wreath) place a wreath at Veterans Park during the ceremony.
Veterans Day:
Remembering those who have served — past and present
to them, by making a commitment that 99 percent of other Americans are simply unwilling to make.” Speaker Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garveryone loves a long weekend — a chance to put work aside and to spend time with family rison Wiesbaden commander, brought the message of service and sacrifice full circle in remembering and friends. But some of those long weekends were designed a veteran who was killed “long after wearing the to give Americans a chance to remember the service uniform” — on Sept. 11, 2001. “Cyril Rescoria was one such veteran and hero,” and sacrifices of the few for the greater good of all. Veterans Day, which originated as Armistice Day said Carstens. Born in Great Britain in the lead-up to World and a way to pay tribute to the veterans of World War I, is one such holiday. While Americans are free War II, Rescoria first served in the British Army in to celebrate the occasion any way they choose, they the 1950s before moving to the United States and are asked to spend at least a few moments to con- enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1963. A veteran of template the enormous efforts made on their behalf the Battle of the Ia Drang in Vietnam (described in by those who have gone in harm’s way to ensure the book and movie “We Were Soldiers Once … And Young”), Rescoria was known for his bravery, the freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. “Today we honor every man and woman who has compassion and leadership, Carstens said. “After retiring as a colonel, Rescoria attended proudly worn the uniform and bravely defended our nation while protecting its people from the evils of law school and … eventually reverted back to his the world,” said Tim Penzien, Post 27 commander ‘calling’ of defending those in need and bounced of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, during a Veterans from several executive level security jobs,” Carstens Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on Clay Kaserne said, eventually becoming the director of security for Dean Witter/Morgan Stanley. Nov. 8. “Every American, no mat“After the Pan Am Lockerbie e mustn’t ter where they live or what they do, bombing, Rescoria worried about a reaps the benefits of their service.” forget the terrorist attack on the World Trade While looking back at those thousands of our who served on the front lines in best and brightest Center. In 1990, he and a former military colleague wrote a report to the former wars, Penzien said it’s also who are deployed Port Authority of New York and New important to pay tribute to one’s to all corners Jersey, which owns the site, insisting contemporaries. “We owe so much on the need for more security in the of the earth to today’s generation of great patriparking garage,” said Carstens. “Their ots, and those of the past as well. defending our recommendations were ignored. We mustn’t forget the thousands freedoms.” “After the 1993 World Trade Center of our best and brightest who are deployed to all corners of the earth defending our bombing, Rescoria gained greater credibility and freedoms. We pray for their safe return as we offer authority, which resulted in a change to the culture of Morgan Stanley,” Carstens explained. While his support to their families while they are away. “Thousands of America’s finest died fighting to recommendation that the company leave Manhatensure others could be free,” Penzien said. “Our tan and the World Trade Center for lower costing Armed Forces bravely go wherever needed, to places accommodations in New Jersey were not followed, such as Panama, Lebanon, Haiti, Kosovo, Bosnia, “at Rescoria’s insistence, all employees, including Somalia, Granada and Southwest Asia. America’s senior executives, then practiced emergency evacuveterans earned every one of the benefits promised ations every three months.” Story and photos by Karl Weisel
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Realizing that the employees of the company (which occupied 22 floors of the World Trade Center) could not rely on first responders in an emergency, Rescoria insisted they be prepared through surprise fire drills “which put him into conflict with some high-powered executives who resented the interruption to their daily activities,” Carstens said. “At 8:46 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, American Airlines flight 11 struck World Trade Center Tower 1. Rescoria heard the explosion and saw the tower burning from his office window,” said Carstens. “When a Port Authority announcement came over the PA system urging people to stay at their desks, Rescoria ignored the announcement, grabbed his bullhorn, walkie talkie and cell phone, and began systematically ordering Morgan Stanley employees to evacuate, including the 1,000 employees in neighboring WTC 5. He directed people down a stairwell from the 44th floor, continuing to calm employees after the building lurched violently following the crash of the second plane 38 floors above. … Having calmed his men in Vietnam by singing Cornish songs from his youth, Rescoria did the same in the stairwell — singing. “After successfully evacuating the majority of Morgan Stanley’s 2,687 employees, he went back inside the building,” Carstens said. “When one of his colleagues told him he too had to evacuate the World Trade Center, Rescoria replied, ‘As soon as I make sure everyone else is out.’ He was last seen on the 10th floor, heading upward, shortly before the tower collapsed. His remains were never found.” “I tell you this story today because many of you standing here today no longer wear the uniform of the United States military — yet your service to this great military community remains stronger than ever,” the garrison commander said. “Whether you served 20 days or 20 years, active, Reserve or National Guard, you are a member of the brotherhood and sisterhood in arms — and we celebrate you today.” The ceremony was supported by the Wiesbaden High School Band and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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Jumping into fitness
Former Olympian and military child brings jump rope program to Wiesbaden Story and photo by Wendy Brown
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
When fitness expert Buddy Lee talks about why jumping rope is a healthy activity, he says it is an efficient cardiovascular exercise, it increases bone density and it improves coordination. Jordan Benz, 9, however, just says he likes it. Benz was one of about 65 children at the Hainerberg School-Age Center who participated in Lee’s U.S. Army World Fitness Tour “Get Fit … Be Strong” presentation Nov 9. Lee, a former U.S. Marine and wrestling Olympian, is a jump roping expert with his own line of jump ropes. “What I want to do is motivate kids to get fit and stay fit for life,” said Lee. Lee, who was a military child while growing up, said he is doing the jump rope presentations at military installations throughout the world. The Get Fit … Be Strong program is in response to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Get Moving program, which combats childhood obesity. Military children face a number of stressors, Lee said, and he is well aware that they can move nine or 10 times in the course of a parent’s career. So in addition to the usual reasons for being in shape, it is particularly
Jump rope expert and former Olympic wrestler Buddy Lee encourages Brock Diaz as he jumps across the floor at the Hainerberg School-Age Center Nov. 9. important for military children to be in shape to meet those challenges, Lee said. To the beat of up-tempo electronic dance music, Lee demonstrated some of his jump roping skills to the children and then taught the children.
The children started by jogging in place to get warmed up, and then Lee and his assistants passed out jump ropes that the children could keep. Lee taught everyone how to jump rope, culminating in a competition to
see how many jumps the children could do in 30 seconds, as well as how many sit-ups and push-ups. Lee said he is holding a competition to see who is the fittest boy and girl during his tour. The fittest boy and girl will each receive a prize of $1,000. Joe Marton, IMCOM-Europe Child, Youth and School Services program specialist, said Lee also trained 15 CYSS employees Nov. 8 on how to work with children on jump roping skills. The idea is to train staff so that physical fitness skills such as jumping rope become part of the children’s everyday routine, Marton said. Carolyn Simms, an employee at the center, said the center planned to start a daily jump rope club for the children. The children would keep their jump ropes at the center and participate in different activities, she said. The activities will depend on their skills, Simms said, with some children just learning how to jump rope better and others trying more difficult activities. Rachel Hamblin, 8, said she already jumped rope on a regular basis, but enjoyed having the chance to participate in the program. “I had a very good workout,” Hamblin said. “I feel pretty good.” For more information about Lee and his jump ropes, visit www.buddyleejumpropes.com.
Tradition at the Hochheim Market U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa receives compliments from Sue Pantano, USO Area Operations Manager, and Angelika Munck, mayor of Hochheim, on the chimney sweep’s hat he tried on during the Hochheim Market Nov. 9. A group of German men dress as chimney sweeps for the 528-year-old market because chimney sweeps are considered good luck. When Munck, who was showing people from U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden around the market, stopped to say hello to the men, Mustafa and Louis Pullum (far left) tried on the hats. Photo by Wendy Brown
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Looking back:
Honoring two Soldiers for four decades of service
“I came in initially for an eightThe commander praised Hunt“Age is only a number, a cipher for the records. A man can’t year term. Then when my family anar and Metts, both of whom were retire his experience. He must started growing, I reenlisted,” he recognized with Bronze Stars and said. various other achievements during use it.” ~ Bernard Baruch By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
The decades fly by and suddenly it’s time to make a change. Wiesbaden military community members gathered at the Community Activity Center Nov. 6 to join two of their own in making the transition from military to civilian life. The gathering of military and civilian friends and colleagues celebrated with V Corps’ Mark P. Huntanar and 5th Signal Command’s Sgt. 1st Class William Craig Metts as each looked back on more than two decades of honorable military service. “I never thought I’d stick around for 20 years,” said Huntanar. “I took it three years at a time.” What made him stay was “working with great people,” Huntanar added. “I’ll never forget when I got off the bus at Fort Benning, Ga., and saw ‘Welcome to the U.S. Army.’ It was a turning point in my life. It sent shivers down my spine.” Huntanar, who is planning on heading back to college after returning to the United States, said he would like to eventually teach English in Japan. “I’m glad I stayed,” was how Metts, S3 battalion operations noncommissioned officer in charge, described his feelings about a 21year career that took him from his home in North Carolina to Germany and Iraq.
V Corps’ Maj. Mark P. Huntanar poses for a photo with his wife Yoshimi and daughter Karolyna.
Like Huntanar, Metts said it was their military careers, for “dedicatthe camaraderie that made him feel ing a large portion of their lives to at home in the Army. “The people honoring the Army Values — Loythat you meet throughout your tenure alty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courare priceless.” Metts said his future goals include age. More than just words, the Army heading back to Texas and hopefully Values have been a way of life for working in the telecommunications these two heroes and their families. field with the Department of Defense. As we recognize the accomplish“I still want to be around it (the mili- ments of these two Soldiers, we tary),” he said. “I enjoy the people.” celebrate those ideals embodied by As Col. David Carstens, U.S. their service. Army Garrison Wiesbaden com“Your legacy is not the plaques of mander, and USAG Wiesbaden’s thanks, nor the countless certificates Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa of appreciation, but rather is those recognized the men with letters from who you led and who continue to the president, Army chief of staff serve based on your example … and sergeant major of the Army, Thank you for serving, on behalf and Meritorious Service Medals, of a grateful nation,” Carstens said. for their roles in mentoring and leading their fellow Christmas raffle Soldiers, he also praised the ceaseless support of their families. “I am particularly pleased today to have a December 1 – 22, 2012 wonderful Army Family in attendance (and another one here in spirit),” said Carstens. “Rosemarie Metts with sons Justin and Gavin have unfortunately left for the States; however, we are joined by Yoshimi Huntanar with daughter Karolyna. “Anyone will tell you, it’s not easy raising a family in today’s world. Add to that the frequent deployments, tireless tasks, bottomless inbox, training and late night phone calls rountinely answered by our leaders and the job of maintaining and nurturing a family become even more challenging,” Carstens said. “While today’s ceremony is about the honorable service of two great Soldiers, it is r to product also about their families Picture simila — who have also served. Your chance to win … Thank you for your supa new Opel. port in good times and bad. Thank you for enduring the challenges that every Army Family must bear. Thank you for being the - strength of these two great Soldiers.”
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Col. David Carstens presents 5th Signal Command’s Sgt. 1st Class William Craig Metts with keepsakes during the ceremony.
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Standouts get big boost for service efforts Good customer service is the rave in a transforming community. So when public servants extraordinaire are noted, it’s only right that they be highlighted. On Nov. 14, Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, recognized 11 civilians and one Soldier for their efforts in delivering standout service to the community. The commander presented them all with certificates of appreciation, the civilians received on-the-spot cash awards of $250 each and the Soldier received a coin and a three-day pass for customer service rendered during September and October. On Oct. 11, Anjuli Bishop, Wiesbaden Army Lodge desk clerk, received a call at the end of her regular shift that a coworker would not be able to report to work. Plus, there were not enough people to cover the next shift and the supervisor was not reachable to advise the staff of what to do. So she made the selfless decision to work an additional eight-hour shift. “This level of initiative cannot be taught, and her dedication to the success of organizational requirements was nothing less than unselfish.” Habtmicael Ghebrhiweat, Military Personnel Division human resource specialist, is a subject matter expert in his field, and Soldiers reply on his knowledge and advice concerning their official military personnel files. His “strong sense of responsibility and desire to give best customers service” is evidenced in the comments received through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system, in which he maintains more than a 94 percent satisfaction rate with customers. Though Paul Haywood, Wiesbaden Dining Facility
satory time, on-call, weekend, holiday and night labor hours are completed on time and accurately. Clifton Rouse, Child Youth and School Services program assistant, is instrumental in the progress of the community’s youth as a result of his efforts at the school-age center. Parents often praise him for the work he does toward aiding the social development of children who use the service. “He has forged quality relationships with parents and they have mentioned numerous times how much they appreciate all that this individual does for the safety and Photo by Chrystal Smith enrichment of their children.” Muhammad Suleman, Col. David Carstens (center) stands with Directorate of Public Works electricians Michael Wiesbaden Community Library Lenz, Norbert Dauer, Andre Mielke, Dietmar Gampe and Thomas Herrmann after pretechnician, goes beyond the senting them with cash awards of $250 Nov. 14 at the DPW conference room. requirements of attending to customers needs during hours food service worker, has been of operation. He regularly a “valuable and impeccable takes any opportunity to extend asset” to the food service kindness to customers who branch, his actions on Sept. arrive earlier than advertised 19 garnered him an award this hours, and provides exceptional time around. On that day, he service to customers requiring rendered extraordinary serspecial attention during visits vice by aiding a customer who Bishop Ghebrhiweat Haywood Kraus to the library. Additionally, his required emergency medical level of commitment and deassistance. He recognized a pendability were highly praised pregnant Soldier was suffering by his superiors. from pain and rushed to her Electricians Michael Lenz, aid. He called the ambulance Norbert Dauer, Dietmar and comforted the customer Gampe, Andre Mielke, Thomuntil help arrived, thereby posas Herrmann and Ludwig itively impacting the health of Mazone Nau Rouse Suleman Becker were handpicked by the mother and child. Carstens this month for their Maria-Anna Kraus, OutSpc. Dwayne Mazone, Cli- who submitted ICE comment comprehensive efforts exdoor Recreation assistant, ocpended in association with the casionally has the opportunity ent Legal Services paralegal, cards to the office. Petra Nau, Directorate of vast number of major events to interact with our customers consistently provides outstandface to face; however, her ing customer service in a very Public Works administration of- that happen throughout the comefforts behind the scenes are busy office by greeting custom- ficer, “promptly and accurately” munity. The men worked behind evident in the accomplishments ers with a smile, listening to handles administrative actions the scenes of events such as the of Outdoor Recreation. As a their concerns and striving to for 260 assigned personnel, is community flea market, U.S. result of her organizational find ways to assist them. He “absolutely reliable and de- Army Europe Soccer Chamskills, administrative compe- routinely encounters custom- pendable” to get every action pionships and various change tence and host nation expertise ers who are anxious, nervous, completed. Additionally, she of commands that required the organization is successful or upset. For three consecutive coaches time clerks to ensure sophisticated electrical support with the programs it offers the weeks, he was specifically laud- complex payroll processes — that was critical to the success ed for his service by customers including overtime, compen- of each occasion. community.
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Legal advice: If you or your dependent receives a traffic violation (i.e. speeding, running a red light, etc.) from the German authorities, you will receive an administrative order — respectively a questionnaire. The notice either comes through the mail or will be served by your commander, immediate supervisor or the International Law branch of the legal office. Once you receive the administrative order or questionnaire you only have a two-week deadline from the date of receipt, not from the date of postmark to respond. The administrative order is an offer made by the German authorities which provides you an opportunity to pay a fine for having violated German law instead of appearing in court. An administrative order is not
Knowing how to properly respond in the case of a German traffic violation
proof of guilt, and no judgment of guilt or innocence has been rendered. German law gives you the right to object to the violation notice. If you decide to protest the administrative order, you may do so in writing or by personally going to the issuing authority. A written protest must make reference to the case file number and should state in detail the grounds for objection to the administrative order. The protest has to be written in German. You have to file the objection within two weeks from the date the administrative order is served. The fact that the payment or protest (objection) is in the
mail at the end of the stated period is not sufficient. The payment or the protest must be received by the German authorities within the stated period.) If you do not object, the order becomes final. You should make a careful determination in contesting the administrative order because your total costs may substantially increase if later court proceedings result in a judgment against you. If you are involved in an automobile accident, there may be a claim for injury or damage against your insurance company. Therefore you should immediately inform your insurance company about
the accident. Your insurance company might need a German police report and/ or an MP report. If you receive a German notice related to the accident, you should immediately report it to your insurance company. Notifying the insurance company of the receipt of such a German document neither affects your rights nor your obligations under German law. If you have further questions visit the Legal Assistance Office at the Wiesbaden Legal Center in Building 1023N on Clay Kaserne. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; Thursday from 1-4 p.m To visit with an attorney, call for an appointment or take advantage of walkin hours on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 1-4 p.m.
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Spc. Abdul Diallo puts raked leaves into a bag in Aukamm.
Fall cleanup . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 bers of the community cleaned their own areas and also took up the slack for Soldiers who were deployed. Crestview was setting a high standard by staying involved throughout the day. In Newman Village Soldiers were out maintaining their spaces. Families were performing so well a false rumor circulated that the garrison had run out of paper bio-bags. Gary Rathmacher of the SelfHelp Store said he served more than 175 customers before noon. Rathmacher also mentioned that they had handed out more than 2,500 bio-bags for leaves and that all of the customers were extremely polite. With normal
office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. he normally sees between 20-25 customers at most. He requested more bags from the Self Help on Clay Kaserne and was restocked before 1 p.m. The Housing Office provided a vehicle that traveled around to serve families needing extra supplies. By 3 p.m. many of the quarters were neat and clean. Families could be seen hanging out in front for their quarters with their neighbors enjoying the areas they had just cleaned. There were barbecue pits that were fired up and an overwhelming sense of team cohesion — a true reflection of “Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany.”
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Wambacher Mühle The Wambacher Mühle offers special events throughout the year in addition to its standard programs. There is always something going on at the Wambacher Mühle – and not just food! Just stop by and surprise yourself! Children are always welcome along with your four-legged friend! Order a traditional Christmas goose! Whether it’s dinner for two or something special for your family, your friends or maybe a business partner, you can enjoy a complete goose dinner at home. Wouldn’t that be something?
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IMCOM jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to the training at in-processing to their first duty Continued from page 1 station, and have access to schools and virtual qualified candidates with disabilities can be classes to help them progress from entry-level hired non-competitively. This speeds up the to Senior Executive Service. recruitment process, helping wounded warIMCOM leads the way in work force riors gain employment while filling critical development initiatives that include yearly vacancies quickly. opportunities for developmental assignments, Schedule A benefits both the employer and structured mentoring programs, and an acadpotential employee by assisting those with emy dedicated to instruction of installation disabilities to gain federal employment and management professionals. by shortening the hiring process — which IMCOM has also developed the IMCOM averages 102 days using traditional methods. Enterprise Placement Program to help ensure For example, the IMCOM headquarters the command can keep employees in the organiplaced six interns in less than 45 days using zation once hired. IEPP matches job vacancies the Schedule A appointment authority and the at Army installations around the world with Wounded Warrior database. qualified IMCOM employees already serving “Schedule A cuts through a lot of the red in another capacity. tape,” said Rufus B. Caruthers, IMCOM Equal The voluntary referral and placement proEmployment Office director. “The hiring gram is designed to give employees affected action can take as little as two weeks, it can by structure and resourcing changes the ophappen just that fast.” portunity to relocate and find the best fit to There are many opportunities for Soldiers Photo courtesy of IMCOM Public Affairs continue serving the Army family. The IEPP transitioning out of the Army, regardless of Lori Mann, an Army Career and Alumni Program counselor, ofenables the command to retain institutional their status, to continue their service by joining fers career guidance to a Soldier at the ACAP Center at Joint knowledge and preserve its superior workforce, the IMCOM team. Many of the benefits are Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. all while continuing the Army’s “I will never obvious: paid job-related training and educaWorld Class Athlete Program. “And in most Army quit” philosophy that so many Army civilians tion, comprehensive benefits packages and leave accruement rates based on time-in-service. In civilian positions, you’re still taking care of Soldiers take to heart. “That’s our version of leaving no Soldier behind,” addition to opportunities in the United States, civilians and their families. I’m glad that’s still part of my job description.” said Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, IMCOM commander. serve around the world in locations such as Japan, The sense of accomplishment and value is high “We owe it to our dedicated civilians and to the SolKorea, Europe and Puerto Rico, among many others. in the Army civilian workforce. In a recent Federal diers we support to do everything we can to keep a There are also many not-so-obvious benefits. The Employee Viewpoint Survey, 92 percent of federal highly-motivated, highly-qualified workforce in place sense of camaraderie and teamwork is strong in the employees answered positively to the statement “The to maintain our infrastructure and sustain our Army.” civilian workforce, and is cultivated just as carefully work I do is important.” Ferriter added that there are more than 2,000 as it is among active-duty Soldiers. Another similarTraining and leader development is also as per- positions are available today worldwide throughout ity to serving on active duty is the emphasis Army vasive in the civilian workforce as it is in uniform. IMCOM. civilians place on values. “There’s not much difference in how you feel The Civilian Education System, modeled after the To learn more about the IEPP or civilian job about your job and how you conduct business in and Army Noncommissioned Officer Education System, opportunities within the Installation Management out of uniform,” said retired Sgt. Maj. Willie Wilson, provides a full spectrum of continuing education and Command, visit the IMCOM homepage at www. who today works for IMCOM and runs the Army’s career development courses. Civilians are first exposed imcom.army.mil.
Schedule A: The basics for those with disabilities Wounded warriors or disabled persons seeking a position in the federal government should register with one (or more) of the following agencies: O The Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network, http:// earnworks.com, is a free service that connects employers with active duty, veteran and civilian disabled job candidates. O The Workforce Recruitment Program, http://wrp.gov, is a recruitment and referral program that recently graduated students with disabilities through both summer and permanent jobs. O Veterans and wounded warriors should contact the Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment & Training Service at www.dol.gov/vets/ welcome, the Hire Hero’s program
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at www.hireheroesusa.org, and the Wounded Warriors project at www. woundedwarriorproject.org. O Other resources include the Office of Personnel Management’s disability site at www.opm.gov/disability and the federal government’s one-stop website for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members: www. disabilityinfo.gov. Once registered, the selective placement coordinator or disability program manager at the agency taking advantage of the Schedule A hiring authority will search the databases above, as well as counterparts at other agencies, and provide a list of qualified disabled candidate to the hiring authority. Schedule A: The basics for employers
Hiring managers should coordinate with their agency’s selective placement coordinator or disability program manager, usually found in the garrison’s EEO offices, and describe the competencies required for the position. The SPC/DPM will consult with numerous resources, including local colleges and universities, the Wounded Warrior program, EARN and the Department of Labor’s Workforce Recruiting Program (to name a few) and develop a list of eligible candidates. No job announcement is required. The hiring official reviews the list, conducts interviews and makes a selection. (Hiring officials also have the option of not selecting from the list and using the traditional hiring process.) Once a selection decision is made,
the agency’s HR office makes an offer to the candidate. “Schedule A has been around for as long as I’ve been in federal service,” said Rufus B. Caruthers, the IMCOM EEO director, “but as the number of disabled vets grows, and with the president’s emphasis on hiring disabled vets, we’ll see a big increase in the number of people hired under that authority.” For employers, that means more qualified candidates to choose from. And for people with disabilities seeking employment, it means a significant growth in the number of hiring authorities using those databases to select candidates. For more information visit your local EEO or Wounded Warrior office, or go online to www.disabilityinfo.gov.
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Students show their appreciation for the performance by Native American guest speaker Bill Pagaran during the Wiesbaden Middle School observance Nov. 13. Photo left: Pagaran performs a Tlingit Friendship Dance.
Sharing cultures
Native American speaker shares positive message of self-worth Story and photos by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Students and administrators got in on the action at the Native American Heritage Month observance at the Wiesbaden Middle School Nov. 13. While students were invited to join in in making music with guest speaker and drummer Bill Pagaran, Wiesbaden Middle School Principal Dr. Susan Hargis opened the event by talking about her own Native American heritage thanks to her mother a member of the Choctaw tribe. Telling the children that, like most Americans, her ancestry includes a mix of cultures and traditions, Hargis said, “We should remember that the Native American cultures were there first,” Hargis said. Pagaran, a Tlingit Indian, director of Carry the Cure Inc. — a suicide and substance abuse prevention program for the state of Alaska — and active percussionist with the internationally acclaimed Bro-
Carmen Kwasny, chairwoman of the Native American Association of Germany e.V., talks to students about Native American crafts. ken Walls group, introduced the youths to several Native American songs and dances and spoke about the importance of self-worth and staying true to one’s self. “You were born to do something only you can do,” said Pagaran, encouraging them to strive to find their own direction in life. “If you’ve never failed,
you’ve never lived. Life equals risks. … The life that’s in you is meant to flow out of you — it’s contagious. You were meant to live life with passion.” Describing a childhood that was fraught with physical, mental and substance abuse at the hands of his parents and relatives, Pagaran said finding support in school friends
and respected adults helped lead him to continue seeking his way in life. That has included having earned college degrees, becoming a licensed suicide prevention trainer and other professional and personal achievements. “There is a rhythm to your life — there’s a groove and there are things that can
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interrupt your life,” he said, referring to paths such as substance abuse, neglect and other potential detractors along the way. “But it doesn’t matter what has happened to you — what people have done to you or even you have done to yourself — you are of great value and of great worth.” Urging his listeners to keep striving to find that which fills their life with meaning and passion, Pagaran said it’s also important to continue reaching out to others. “We really need each other to lift each other up. “Some people measure their lives in the number of breaths they take,” he said, while others “measure their lives by the moments life takes their breath away.” The event, hosted by community Equal Opportunity advisers, and sponsored by Andrews Federal Credit Union, the Native American Association of Germany e.V., Rhein Main Area USO and Army and Air Force Exchange Service, also featured a display of Native American crafts and tools.
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Suzette Clemons of Wiesbaden receives a turkey and other Thanksgiving dinner fixings from Wiesbaden Commissary deputy director Scott Conrey and Sue Pantano, Wiesbaden USO area operations manager. The USO donated the dinners to 81 families. Photo bottom: Members of the Willie H. Dixon Military Lodge Number 143 and the Blanche M. Brunner Chapter Number 17 Order of the Eastern Star stand next to the turkey case at the commissary after donating 25 turkeys to the USO. Photos by Wendy Brown
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Red carpet for USAREUR
Military and civilian officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new U.S. Army Europe welcome mat on the Clay Kaserne airfield Nov. 15. The €93,000 project provides a new entrance way for air traffic guests arriving at the Airfield Operations Center on Clay Kaserne and is constructed of material capable of handling the weight of trucks and aircraft.
Warrior Transition Unit holds open house along the way, spending time Morales said. in the WTU. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden A C A P, November Public Affairs Office which helps is Warrior Care Soldiers in evAngela Roelofs had no idea M o n t h , a n d erything from how closely knit the Soldiers at several Warwriting a rethe U.S. Army Garrison Wies- rior in Transisume to negobaden Warrior Transition Unit tion Units in tiating a salary, were until she attended the unit’s Germany held is a cornerstone open house Nov. 15. open houses on program for the Roelofs, an Army Career the same day, WTU, Morales Alumni Program counselor, Morales said. said. “It’s an said she attended the open house The idea awesome probecause she often works with was to let Army gram,” he said. WTU Soldiers and wanted to leaders know While in the know more about the unit, but about the serunit, Soldiers also because she wanted to let vices the WTU participate in them know about the services offers, as well physical trainACAP offers. as let them Spc. Robert Clason completes training at the Wiesbaden ing just as they WTU is for wounded, ill know about the Warrior Transition Unit on Clay Kaserne. would in a reguor injured Soldiers who are in application prolar Army unit, we’re here,” Morales said. transition, most often to civil- cess, Morales Morales said. ian life, but not always, said said. That way, leaders could “Even though we put it out there, Soldiers participate in Sgt. 1st Class Jovany Morales, tell Soldiers about the program it’s like we’re top secret.” wheelchair basketball, seated WTU platoon sergeant. Some if they thought it might help. There are WTUs throughvolleyball and other activities, Soldiers stay in the Army after “A lot of people don’t know out the Army, but the units in Morales said. Germany are for Soldiers who There are about 20 Soldiers either have a German spouse, in Wiesbaden’s WTU, and two are German citizens, want to live in the WTU building, Mostay in Germany after they leave rales said. the Army or want to return to The Soldier, Family Assisduty in Germany, Morales said. tance Center is located within The WTU offers a host of the WTU building, which is programs to help Soldiers make Building 1202 on Clay KasSchloßplatz 6 • Im Rathaus/At City Hall • 65183 Wiesbaden the transition to civilian life, erne, also gets family members Phone: 06 11 / 30 00 23 Morales said. involved in the Soldier’s transiFax: 06 11 / 30 00 24 Soldiers set education and/ tion, Morales said. www.derandechser-wiesbaden.de or career goals and meet them Spc. Chris Guidry, a memStory and photo by Wendy Brown
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ber of Wiesbaden’s WTU, said he entered the unit in January and hopes to get a civilian job working in logistics. His wife is German, he said, and he would like to stay in Germany. So far he has been able to take advantage of a host of programs to help him make the transition, Guidry said. He has used the Hero 2 Hire program, learned how to write resumes and learned how to complete college applications, Guidry said. He is taking online classes through the University of Maryland University College in German, psychology and business, Guidry said. There are a lot of horror stories out there about Soldiers having difficulty making the transition to civilian life, but he is confident that he has the skills to make the transition, Guidry said. The program is supportive and motivating, Guidry said. “I think it’s a really good program,” he said. For more information about the WTU contact Morales at mil 337-7984, civ (0611) 705-7984 or jovany.moralesestada@ amedd.army.mil or estada. jovany.morales@us.army.mil. For information about the Army-wide program visit www. WTC.army.mil.
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Community notes ... Community notes Angel Tree Program
Want to brighten the holidays for a needy family in Wiesbaden? Donate gifts through Army Community Service’s holiday assistance Angel Tree Program. Call ACS at mil 3355234 or civ (0611) 408-0234 for details.
Holiday closures
The Directorate of Logistics holds a holiday party Dec. 14 starting at noon which means the following facilities will be closed that afternoon: Central Issue Facility, Driver’s Training and Testing, Installation PropPhotos by Karl Weisel erty Book Office, PPPO (HHG In/Outbound), POV Inspection Point, Transportation Motor Pool, Quality Assurance and Youths from the Clay Kaserne School-Age Center get an inside look at fixed wing and rotary aircraft during a tour of SATO Travel. In the case of the airfield Nov. 7. Members of the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, hosted the tour. Photo left: Chief Warrant an emergency call civ (0162) Officer 2 Aimee Jansen describes the mission and make-up of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. 297 4827. you can’t make it to the briefing features a Thanksgiving Day floor) for details. Training support? The Wiesbaden Legal Center visit the garrison’s Facebook Mass Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at Head to the Wiesbaden and Legal Assistance Office page at www.facebook.com/ Hainerberg Chapel. The Hain- Calling Boy Scouts Training Support Center in Are you a boy looking will be closed on the following usagwiesbaden and follow it erberg Protestant community Building 1032 and 1638 on Clay for adventure and fun in the national and training holidays: live online. hosts bowling fellowship at Kaserne to arrange for a host of Wiesbaden area? Enjoy campNov. 22, 23, Dec. 24, 25 and noon Nov. 25. training support including use of Culture College outs, community projects, earn 31. No German attorneys or the Engagement Skills Trainer, New to the Wiesbaden area? Holiday hours at the badges and learn new skills with Call for Fire Trainer, HMMWV paralegals will be available Learn about getting around, Commissary Troop 107 of the Boy Scouts of Egress Assistance Trainer, Dec. 25 or 26. German culture, community The Wiesbaden Commissary America. Parents are also inUSAREUR holiday bash resources and lots more in the will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 vited to join in the fun by serving photo support, classrooms and more. Call mil 337-5370 or visit U.S. Army Europe holds monthly Culture College. Call p.m. on the day after Thanksas assistant scoutmasters. Visit https://trms.eur.army.mil. a holiday party Dec. 13 from mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) giving Nov. 23. The store will www.wiesbaden107.mytroop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Tony 4080-254. Awana highlights be closed on Thanksgiving us for more information. Bass Fitness Center on Clay Awana invites youths to Nov. 22. Family Child Care Kaserne. Make reservations BOSS leaders sought Double Shares Dec. 2, Awana Wiesbaden’s Better Op- Spouse Sponsorship Do you love working with Store/Wise Men Night Dec. 16 (and share the potluck dish portunities for Single Soldiers Volunteer spouse sponsors children? Interested in working you plan to bring) by Dec. 1 by and Wacky Hair Jan. 13. Awana calling Capt. Ross at mil 337- program seeks highly motivated are needed to provide a welcom- from home? Looking for an meets from 5-7 p.m. Sundays at 3491, civ (0173) 6627 668 or and dedicated Soldiers to serve ing atmosphere for incoming earning potential from $26,000 the Clay Kaserne Chapel. 1st Sgt. Kelly at mil 337-3497, as president and vice president. spouses. Upcoming Spouse to $40,000 annually? Become Make a wreath Soldiers (minimum of special- Sponsorship training dates are civ (0162) 2710 037. a Family Child Care provider. Ring in the Christmas season ist to serve as president) need Dec. 5 and Jan. 14 from 9-10:30 Call civ (0611) 4080-329 or mil Tree Lighting Nov. 30 with an advent wreath. Learn a memorandum with approval at Army Community Service. 335-5383 for more information. A community Christmas from their chain of command how at the Tony Bass Fitness Call civ (0611) 408-0254 to Tree Lighting Library happenings Center on Clay Kaserne Nov. 29 to serve in the leadership reserve a space. event will be The Wiesbaden Library at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 (take home positions. Stop by the AWAG Conference held Nov. 30 holds preschool story time at your wreath). Bring gloves, Warrior Zone on Clay The 2012 Hessen Area 10 a.m. Nov. 29. The library clippers and wire cutters. Email featuring music, Kaserne (next to WiesAWAG Conference will be will be open from noon to 4 wiesbadenmccw@gmail.com to Santa, entertainbaden Arts and Crafts) to held Nov. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22. reserve a space. ment, refreshget involved. p.m. at the Community Activity ments and more. Child care openings Center on Clay Kaserne. Cost The event starts at 5 p.m. at the For lunch or dinner, your birthday or O Special Child, Youth and is $20. For more information your company’s next event, we offer WE LCOM E T Wiesbaden Fitness Center on you a unique experience. School Services openings will send questions to hessen@ Clay Kaserne. Enjoy our authentic American cuisine be offered Nov. 30 from 6:30- awagonline.org. and marvel at the Chicago railroad era décor, complete with two model trains 11:30 p.m. at the Clay Kaserne Next CIB Nov. 27 on tour through the restaurant. Red Cross training We can accommodate large groups Pick up all the latest informa- Child Development Center The Wiesbaden American with our total of 370 seats (250 inside, in Building 1502. Call Parent tion at the Wiesbaden military 120 outside) Red Cross holds dental assistant E 1987 NC SI S OU M FA community’s next Community Central Services at civ (0611) training starting Jan. 28 (apply Open: Untermainanlage ntterm e ainanlage ai 8 Sun - Thu: 11.30 - 00.00 Information Briefing Nov. 27 at 705-7928 for details. 60329 Frankfurt am Main through Dec. 3). Call mil 337Fri & Sat: 11.30 till late Phone: 0 69 - 23 16 59 9:30 a.m. in the Community Ac- Religious happenings 1760 or stop by the Red Cross Fax: 0 69 - 23 23 91 www.chicagomeatpackers.de tivity Center on Clay Kaserne. If The Catholic community Office in Building 1023 (third
Inside look at Army aviation
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Schools page — Partners in education School bits FAST classes
The Wiesbaden Army Education Center will be offering a Functional Academic Skills Training class for qualified soldiers Jan. 7-29. Class times are Monday through Friday, 7:45-11:45 a.m. FAST provides Soldiers with on-duty instruction in reading, math, and language. The goal is to improve job performance, prepare Soldiers for more advanced schooling, increase reenlistment options and enhance trainability. To be eligible for the training a Soldiers must have a GT score below 110. Soldiers interested in FAST should call mil 337-5559 or email jason.m.thorp.ctr@ mail.mil or visit the Education Center on Clay Kaserne Building 1023E Room 120 and speak to a counselor.
Use seat belts on buses
Parents and students are reminded that when seat belts are available on school buses, it is German law and Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe policy that they must properly buckle the belts before the driver may get under way. (Courtesy of Warrior Talk)
Voice of Democracy Program
Each year more than 50,000 high school students compete for more than $2.3 million in scholarships and incentives by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme in the Veterans of Foreign Wars’Voice of Democracy scholarship program. This year’s theme is “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?” The program is open to students in grades nine to 12 enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions or overseas in a U.S. military/ civilian dependent school. For more information on the scholarship program visit www.vfw.org or send an email to kharmer@vfw.org.
University of Oklahoma
Enroll now for upcoming masters level human relations courses starting in February. The University of Oklahoma offers masters of human relations and masters of international relations degrees. Courses are taught face-to-face by internationally recognized OU faculty. Each three-hour credit course is taught in a weeklong format (Tuesday to Sunday). Call mil 337-5937, civ (0611) 705-5937 or email apwiesbaden@ ou.edu for more information.
MBA classes
University of Phoenix offers Master of Business Administration classes including a Management 521 class beginning in January. The university also features both classroom and online courses leading to Masters in Arts in Education degrees. For more information stop by Room 1A in Building 1023E (Education Center) on Clay Kaserne or call civ (0611) 205-2015.
Wiesbaden school dates
Local Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Wiesbaden will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. Winter break is Dec. 24 to Jan. 4 with classes resuming Jan. 7.
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Aukamm raises money for hurricane victims Students lay more than 5,000 quarters end to end Story and photos by Wendy Brown
U. S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Students at Aukamm Elementary School laid quarters end to end throughout the school and raised $1,454 for victims of Hurricane Sandy Nov. 16. The line was 400 feet long and included more than 5,000 quarters. Fifth-grade teacher Michelle Stephens said students in her class came up with the idea for the fundraiser because a similar event two years ago raised more than $900 for victims of the earthquake in Japan. Also, former students at the school now live in New York and New Jersey, where Hurricane Sandy hit hard, and the students wanted to help them, Stephens said. “The kids made posters, talked to their peers and really got the word out,” she said. The money will go to the American Red Cross, and the organization will designate it for Hurricane Sandy relief, said Jana Fullmer, Wiesbaden American Red Cross station manager. “It’s been the first outreach event for Hurricane Sandy in the community,” Fullmer said, “and it’s a great thing. The kids should be very proud of themselves.” Jack Love, a student in Stephens’ class, said his class not only wanted to hold the event to help people, but also because they thought it would be a lot of fun. “We want this to be the most fun event Aukamm has ever had,” he said. Kenly Frazier, also in Stephens’ class, said she was particularly eager to help with the event because
Fifth-graders William Rupe (counter clockwise from right), Tristin Edwards and Mayah Taylor lay quarters on the quarter line at Aukamm Elementary School Nov. 16. The quarter line raised money for victims of Hurricane Sandy. of her friends who moved to New York and New Jersey. She has not heard from them, she said, but is glad to know she is doing something to potentially help them. Jeff Pond, acting principal at Aukamm Elementary, said the event pulled the whole school together to raise the money. Volunteers from the school’s Parent Teacher Association and the school’s U.S. Army partner, the 102nd Signal Brigade, also worked hard to support the event, he said. Pond, normally assistant principal at Wiesbaden Middle school, is filling in for Principal Debbie Parks,
who is recovering from surgery. Parks made a surprise visit to the school during the event and talked with students, who were excited to see her back. Fullmer said anyone who would like to donate money through the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief can donate directly through the Amazon.com site or bring a check to Clay Kaserne Building 1023E, which is near the food court. Normally people can donate through the www.redcross.org site, but there is currently a glitch with APO addresses, Fullmer said.
Student election rap
Micah Anderson (far left), Gabriella Sullivan, Klaudia Reeves, Maya Taylor, and Lucy Helmlinger perform an opening ceremonies rap during the student council elections at Aukamm Elementary School Nov. 5. Behind them is fifthgrade teacher Michelle Stephens. Photo by Tomekia East Williams
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For your health
Get smart about antibiotics By Lisa Young
U.S. Army Public Health Command
Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide public health problem. Resistance occurs when bacteria can no longer be killed by a previously effective antibiotic and the bacteria continue to grow. According to the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics, if resistance to treatment continues to spread, our globally connected world may find itself back in the dark ages of medicine — before today’s miracle drugs existed. This misuse and overuse of antibiotics is believed to be the cause of antibiotic resistance among bacteria. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that more than 50 percent of antibiotics are unnecessarily
prescribed for upper respiratory infections like cough and cold illness, most of which are caused by viruses. This is one of the most common causes of improper use and misuse of antibiotic prescriptions. In addition, many people don’t complete the full dosage of the antibiotic because they feel better or want to save some for the next time they are ill. This practice leaves some bacteria alive and contributes to the bacteria’s future resistance to antibiotic treatment. Limited access to medical care and effective treatments may also lead to self-medication misuse such as sharing or using leftover antibiotics. The American College of Physi-
cians states that both physicians and patients have a role to play in decreasing the misuse of antibiotics. Physicians should only prescribe antibiotics when tests indicate that a bacterial infection is present. As a patient you can prevent antibiotic resistance by doing the following: • Not requesting antibiotics from your doctor or taking antibiotics for a viral infection like a cold or the flu. • Not sharing prescriptions or using a prescription that was not written for you. • Taking all prescribed doses of the antibiotic. • Taking the antibiotics exactly as
the doctor directs. Don’t skip any doses. • Returning for care if symptoms persist. Be smart when using antibiotics and keep in mind — antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. Antibiotics will not keep other people from catching the infection. Taking antibiotics for a viral infection not only wastes time and money but contributes to increased antibiotic resistance. For the health of future generations, do your part to improve appropriate antibiotic use. For more information on the appropriate use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/getsmart/healthcare/ index.html.
Secondhand smoke: A danger for all By BethAnn Cameron U.S. Army Public Health Command
Do you know if the following statements are true? • Nonsmokers who live with smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer. • If you have asthma, secondhand smoke can make your breathing problems worse. • Children exposed to secondhand smoke in the home are more likely to have ear infections. The answer is yes to all three questions. Secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe or cigar combined with the smoke breathed out by a smoker. People breathe in secondhand smoke when they are near others who are smoking. Secondhand smoke is also known as environmental tobacco smoke, passive, side-stream smoke or involuntary smoke. Do you know what you're breathing? Secondhand smoke contains more than 60 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. A few of the chemicals are: • Arsenic (a hazardous gas) • Benzene (a hazardous gas) • Beryllium (a toxic metal) • 1,3–Butadiene (a hazardous gas) • Chromium (a metal) • Ethylene oxide (a gas)
• Nickel (a metal) • Vinyl chloride (a hazardous gas) The U.S. Surgeon General estimates that living with a smoker increases a nonsmoker’s chances of developing lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 3,400 non-smokers die from lung cancer each year. Some research also suggests that secondhand smoke may increase the risk of breast, nose and throat cancers, as well as leukemia. Secondhand smoke contributes to various health problems in adults and children. It irritates the airways and makes respiratory conditions worse for people who have lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Secondhand smoke damages a person’s heart and blood vessels and interferes with circulation increasing the risk of heart disease and heart attack. An estimated 46,000 non-smokers die annually from heart disease because of secondhand smoke.
In children, secondhand smoke can cause: • Ear infections • Frequent and severe asthma attacks • Shortness of breath • Bronchitis and pneumonia • Risk for sudden infant death syndrome A baby who lives in a home where one or both parents smoke is more likely to have lung disease. A child with lung disease usually requires treatment in a hospital for their first two years of life. Secondhand smoke slows the growth of children’s lungs and can cause them to cough, wheeze and feel out of breath.
Here are some ways to protect yourself and those you love from secondhand smoke: • Don't allow smoking in your home by family members, babysitters or guests. Ask them to step outside. • Don't allow smoking in your vehicle. If a passenger must smoke on the road, stop for a smoke break outside of the car. • Avoid places that allow smoking. Choose smoke-free facilities for dining, child care and elder care. Request nonsmoking hotel rooms. • If you have a partner, family member or other loved one who smokes, offer encouragement and support to help them stop smoking. In others’ homes: • Ask others nicely to not smoke around you or your children, even outside. • Socialize outdoors, if possible. • Let smokers know if you're
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having problems because of their smoking (such as coughing or itchy eyes). • While a person is smoking, let them know you don’t want you and your children to be exposed to the smoke and leave. Smoke-free areas can be tough on smokers. Here are some coping tips: • Do something different to take your mind off smoking. Drink a glass of water. Take a walk or stretch. • If you must smoke, make sure you are in a designated smoking area before lighting up. Completely put out a smoldering cigarette. • Try to quit smoking. Quit for a day. See if your installation or organization offers any programs to help you with quitting. Where there’s secondhand smoke, there is a danger to the air. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Prevent lung cancer and lung diseases. Take action and reduce or eliminate the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke. For more information about secondhand smoke visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/docroot/home/ index.asp and the American Lung Association at www. lungusa.org.
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Sports and leisure By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor
Take a hike:
Trail notes
u Readers are reminded when driving in France of the requirement for a breathalyzer kit. It is also recommended to have an International Driver’s Permit and passport. u Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting Started.” u Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096. u Many thanks to readers Richard and Donna Glenn, Pat and Cheryl Patterson, Tim and Luchi Lynch, and Bob and Pat Kiebler for providing brochures. u Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22
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amstein-Miesenbach (66877) ― The Ramstein Roadrunners club plays host to its 28th annual Thanksgiving Day volksmarch. Wanderers will find the event to be a friendly and relaxing family activity. Ask about becoming a club member ― information is available at the start hall. Consider making reservations to enjoy the Thanksgiving buffet at the Officers’ Club on Ramstein Air Base. Spend a night or two in guest lodging ― contact Central Reservations at 06371-454920 to find out if Space-A rooms are available. Use Autobahns 5 and 6 and the Landstuhl/ Air Base exit (13) to follow IVV directional signs to reach the town of Ramstein-Miesenbach.
Start: Mehrzweckhalle at Am Kiefernkopf 22 Thursday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Trail: Slightly hilly, fields and forests Award: Beer glass.
Weekend of Nov. 24-25
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irchen-Freusburg (57548) ― Enjoy the scenic area southwest of Siegen at this event, sponsored in part by the Rhein-Zeitung newspaper. Freusburg is marketed as “am Fusse des Westerwaldes,” or “at the foot of the Westerwald” area. Children will receive a free waffle and drink, a souvenir photo of your participation will be available, and drawings for prizes from the region will be held. Maps
indicate a castle at Freusburg, a town of interest for tourists. From Giessen use Autobahn 45 toward Siegen and exit at Wilnsdorf (23). Follow a secondary road to Neunkirchen and Betzdorf, then B-62 to Kirchen and Freusburg.
Start: Bürgerhaus Freusburg on Siegtalstrasse; parking is at Industriestrasse 4 Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 8 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Hilly trails, woods Award: None.
Weekend of Dec. 1-2
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pabrücken (55595) ― This event, in the Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe, is northwest of Bad Kreuznach and southwest of Bingen, and should be easily reached. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 60 and 61 past Bingen, then exit at Waldlaubersheim (47). Follow a minor road through Schweppenhausen and Schöneberg to reach the start at Spabrücken.
Start: Soonwaldhalle Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Trail: Hilly, fields and woods Award: None.
Weekend of Dec. 8-9
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ntrifttal-Ruhlkirchen (36326) ― This event is northeast of Giessen and northwest of Fulda and offers a half-marathon to wanderers. In addition, the start is just down the road from Alsfeld and its Christmas Market. Use Autobahn 5 from Giessen, exit at Alsfeld-Ost (2), then take B-62 to Angenrod. Pick up a secondary road to Seibelsdorf and Ruhlkirchen.
Start: Fest- und Sporthalle at Weihersweg 24 Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 8 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: From previous events.
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etz, France (F-57050) ― A hugely-popular Saturday-only evening walk offers wanderers a tour of this historic city with many of its monuments and buildings illuminated; the trail also passes through a Christmas market. Go early to avoid crowds or later to enjoy the lights; dress warmly regardless. This event is well worth the time to reach it. West of Saarbrücken, this walk is easily reached via autobahn. Use German Autobahn 6 past Kaiserslautern, Ramstein and Landstuhl toward Saarbrücken; cross the border into France where the autobahn becomes A-4/E-50. As you approach
The city of Wiesbaden offers English-language tours of the Wiesbaden Christmas Market on Sundays at 4 p.m. Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. Meeting point is at the front entrance of the Markt Kirche (large, red Market Church near City Hall). Cost is €6.50 per person and tour lasts about an hour. Pick up tickets at the Tourist Information Office at Marktplatz 1 or from the guide before the tour starts.
Sounds of Christmas at the Watchtower event with carols, hot-spiced wine and bratwurst at the medieval watchtower in the Fort Biehler settlement between Clay Kaserne and Mainz-Kastel. It will be held Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Fort Biehler Christmas
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Metz, follow signs toward Stade Saint-Symphorien and watch carefully for Metz Illuminée directional signs.
Start: Complexe Sportif on Boulevard Saint Symphorien Saturday: 2-8 p.m. (10 km) Trail: Flat, city streets Award: None Note: The highway between Germany’s border and Metz is a toll road. An Esso station is located at a rest stop on the eastbound side of A-6 near Homburg/Saar (just past exit 9).
Weekend of Dec. 15-16
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örrebach (55444) ― Enjoy this walk in the Soonwald forests west of Bingen. From points east take Autobahns 60 and 61 past Bingen. Exit at Stromberg (46) to follow secondary roads and IVV signs to Dörrebach.
Start: Schlossberghalle at An der Kipp 3 Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Trail: Hilly, mostly woods Award: None.
Weekend of Dec. 22-23
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uxembourg-Limpertsberg, Luxembourg (L-1011) ― This Saturday-only walk passes through the town’s Christmas market.From Kaiserslautern, use Autobahn 6 toward Saarbrücken. At Kreuz Neunkirchen connect with A-8 toward Luxembourg and continue across the border where it becomes A13. At the Croix de Bettembourg interchange, take A3 toward Luxembourg. Just past the Croix de Gasperich, the autobahn ends at a roundabout; take the second exit onto B3. Use N3, N50, N57, Boulevard Royal, N52, Avenue Victor Hugo, Square Edouard Andre and Rue Jean-Baptiste Fresez. Watch for FLMP directional signs leading to the start at Limpertsberg.
Start: Hall Victor Hugo Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 and 12 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
Weekend of Dec. 29-30
Allendorf (56370) ― Expect a pretty walk in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus northwest of Wiesbaden on this second-to-last day of 2012. Use Autobahn 3 toward Limburg, exit at Bad Camberg (44) and follow a secondary road to Beuerbach, Ketternschwalbach and Panrod. Change roads to head toward Burgschwalbach and Zollhaus and connect with B-274 to reach the start.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at Hauptstrasse 67 Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (15 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.
Things to do ... Things to do
Christmas Market Tour
The Friends of Erbenheim Watchtower and Kastel Local History Society feature a
A guide to volksmarching in the Baumholder/Wiesbaden area
The Musikervereinigung Dietzenbach e.V. presents a concert showcasing highlights
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from the history of cinema Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Bürgerhaus Dietzenbach. Admission is €10 for adults and €5 for youths. Visit www.mvdietzenbach.de for more information.
offer national foods, groceries, drinks, merchandise and more. Entrance is free with sale profits going to various charities. Visit www.bazar-international.lu for more information.
Luxembourg Bazaar
Live at the Alte Oper
The annual International Bazaar of Luxembourg will be held Dec. 1-2 at the LuxExpo exhibition hall in the Kirchberg area just east of Luxembourg city. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 2. Organizations from 60 countries will
Frankfurt’s Alte Oper features the ADAC Christmas Concert Dec. 2, Bach’s Christmas Oratory Dec. 10, the Ballet Revolution Company Jan. 8, the Glenn Miller Orchestra Jan. 18, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Jan. 22, Magic of the Dance Jan. 23
and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment led by Sir Simon Rattle Jan. 24. Visit www. alteoper.de for ticket information and reservations.
‘Seussical, the Musical’
Don’t miss the chance to catch the Theater Unlimited’s English-language, children’s production of “Seussical, the Musical” Jan. 19-20 at the Bad Homburg Kurhaus. Show times are 2 and 6:30 p.m. for the family-friendly musical, featuring characters from the fantastic world of Dr. Seuss. Call civ (06172) 178 3710 for ticket information.
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Sports and leisure Sports shorts Basketball Tournament
Photos by Paola Krueger
Burning off calories at the Turkey Trot Runners and walkers take off at the start of the Wiesbaden Turkey Trot 10-kilometer run and 5-K walk Nov. 17 from the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. More than 100 participants turned out for the annual event with first-place finishers in each age group of the 10-K run winning turkeys. Philip Curiel (above, number 8641) was the fastest finisher (and Men’s Open winner) in 36 minutes and 14 seconds. Karen Cortez was the fastest female runner taking first in the Women’s Masters category. Other first-place finishers by age group were: Sofia Sarver (Female Youth), Kayla Cook (Women’s Open), Ernesto Cortez (Men’s Senior), Amy Buckheit (Women’s Senior), Michael McChesney (Men’s Submaster), Trisha Kirkland (Women’s Submaster) and Roger Gerber (pictured above right, Men’s Master). The event was sponored by the Andrews Federal Credit Union and Phoenix University.
Returning champion
Stackhouse takes best fight honors in Grafenwöhr By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden boxing team came away with the Champion Fight of the Night Belt and thirdplace team trophy from bouts in Grafenwöhr Nov. 17. Spc. Ruben Stackhouse, U.S. Forces Customs-Europe, was awarded the belt for a dominant super heavyweight performance in which the referee stopped the contest early in the first round. “It was great winning the award,” said Stackhouse. “It makes me want to keep training. It keeps you motivated.” His advice for his opponent: “He should have put his training in before he stepped into the ring.” Spc. Avery Mose, Company C, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, took home the second win for Wiesbaden, claiming a second round victory with a technical knockout. Mose credited God and the team’s coach, Sgt. 1st Class Adam Martinez, V Corps, with helping lead him to his second win out of two fights so far. While the third and final member of the team, Spc. Justin
Wiesbaden Sports hosts a Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament Nov. 23-25. Cost is $275 per team with T-shirts going to the first 10 teams to register. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541.
Boot Camp
Want to get back in shape Staff Sgt. Victor Hamilton after indulging in one too finishes his first marathon. many helpings of stuffing and gravy over the holidays? vices’Staff Sgt. Victor Hamilton Head to the Wiesbaden Fitness who completed his first ever Center to sign up for their New marathon — the Frankfurt MarYear’s Resolution Boot Camp athon — Oct. 28. He was among which runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. a host of military community 15. Call the fitness center at mil runners who put their endurance 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705- to the test at the annual Frankfurt long-distance run. 5541 for more information.
Sport shooters
Winter sports season
Come out and cheer on the Wiesbaden High School athletes at home basketball, wrestling and swimming events. The Warrior basketball teams face SHAPE at home Dec. 14 and 15. Wiesbaden High School wrestlers welcome Ramstein, Heidelberg and Bamberg Dec. 1. Wiesbaden Wahoo swimmers are at home in the Budenheim pool Dec. 1. Call the high school at civ (0611) 4080 351.
First marathon
Congratulations to the Directorate of Emergency Ser-
Photo by Rebeca Martinez
Coach Adam Martinez celebrates with the Wiesbaden team: Ruben Stackhouse, Avery Mose and Justin McShan. McShan, also of U.S. Forces Customs-Europe, knocked down his opponent in the first round, he ultimately lost the fight by decision. The team’s coach said he was looking forward to Wiesbaden’s Black History Month Boxing Tournament early next year. “I’m looking at leaving a mark and making a statement,” said Martinez, a veteran boxer, combatives, kickboxer and jiu jitsu competitor and trainer. “I know what it feels like to
be a young Soldier with no support. They do all the work. I just stand behind them and support them.” The coach said he will be sending packets out to the units to encourage Soldiers to try out for for the boxing team. “I think it will continue to pay off as we get more Soldiers to join us in training.” For more information call Coach Martinez at mil 337-2149 or email adam.c.martinez.mil@ mail.mil.
Head to the Wackernheim Range Dec. 15, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 or March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for recreational shooting with the Wiesbaden Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting Program. Call Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 705-5760 or 5302 for details.
Fitness classes
Get toned up and fit during one of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s many classes — Zumba, spin, body tone, Plyometrics, H.E.A.T. and more. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 or stop by the fitness center.
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Germany’s capital Berlin features a host of Christmas markets all over the city including this one at Potsdammer Platz.
Christmas markets
Get into the spirit at one of hundreds in Europe Story and photos by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
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f you’ve been in Germany for any amount of time you’ve probably spent time in at least one traditional Christmas market. Like decorations on the front lawn and holiday lights, the markets have a way of softening up the spirit — getting one ready for the season and filling one with the sights, scents and sounds of the holidays. “The Christmas markets have a special kind of magic to them,” said Ann Marie Powers-Nordvall, Rhein Main Area USO’s tours and advertising manager. “There are just so many neat things available at the markets — the lights, food and gifts — from traditional German wood ornaments to the lamps, toys, glass ornaments and crystal — and the smells are wonderful. For me it’s also the visual magic. “It’s also a good opportunity to learn about the German traditions,” Powers-Nordvall said, explaining that with the rich variety of trips offered through the USO, Americans have an opportunity to get to know many different sides of Germany and the rest of Europe. “Every area has its own regional specialties such as the different kinds of bratwurst in Nürnberg and Thuringia. “Even if you’re not a Christmas market person, it’s well worth the experience — to get a different cultural experience,” she said. The USO tours and advertising manager said she worked with the local Wiesbaden Outdoor
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Recreation to avoid offering the exact same Christmas market trips. “That freed us to go to a couple of places that we normally wouldn’t go to otherwise.” While Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a healthy offering of trips to some to some of the most famous markets in Germany and France — Nürnberg on Dec. 1, Rothenburg Dec. 8 and Strasbourg Dec. 15, the USO is featuring a rich assortment of trips to markets far and wide. Among upcoming USO trips are the Seiffen and Erfurt Christmas markets Dec. 1, Berlin Christmas markets Dec. 1, Christmas in France (Colmar and Strasbourg) Dec. 8, Bad Wimpfen Christmas market Dec. 8, American Christmas express Dec. 8 and Mosel River Christmas markets Dec. 9. “You can find some real bargains over the costs at other markets at the Seiffen and Erfurt markets,” Powers-Nordvall said. “And Saarbruecken — where we’re going by train — has a Santa who flies across the market. Plus there’s some very unique architecture and has a unique history.” The Berlin trip, she said, will feature a combination of touring the city and an afternoon stop at the Spandau Christmas market which features more than 400 stands. Powers-Nordvall advised people to sign up as soon as possible for upcoming trips to reserve a space and save money — up to 10 percent for signing up more than two weeks in advance for some trips. Ivan Grant, program recre-
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ation specialist for Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation, said people should also sign up early for the upcoming Outdoor Rec trips as they are popular. “Everyone likes to go to Strasbourg — it’s one of the best I’ve been to,” he said, explaining that the French decoration designs are different than their German neighbors and have a distinctly French flavor. “To me it’s a little more like Christmas. “We take customers until the trip is full, until the last space is filled,” Grant said, urging people to bring plenty of euros for gifts and food but not to worry about space on the bus to transport goodies and gifts. “Make sure you bring a shopping bag.”
Local markets
But Americans needn’t travel far to find a wealth of holiday markets. All of the larger cities feature Christmas markets that run from around Thanksgiving up until shortly before Christmas and most towns and villages hold weekend holiday markets at different times during the season. Wiesbaden opens its sprawling market in and around City Hall from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. The city hosts English-language one-hour tours of the Christmas market on Sundays at 4 p.m. Cost is €6.50 per person and tours start at the entrance to the Markt Kirche. Likewise nearby cities of Frankfurt, Mainz and Darmstadt also hold month-long markets that feature hundreds of stands offering hot-spiced wine, grilled food, crepes, handmade gifts, ornaments and more. The Frankfurt and Darmstadt markets run
People gather in the square between the Hessen Parliament a joy hot-spiced wine and music provided by Wiesbaden milita year’s Christmas market. Photo below: Enjoying the Frankfurt from Nov. 26 to Dec. 23. Mainz’s Christmas Market opens Nov. 29 and wraps up operations on Dec. 23.
Rheingau and Taunus area markets
Other notable nearby markets include the Ruedesheimer Christmas Market of the Nations throughout the alleyways of Ruedesheim Nov. 29 to Dec. 23, the Eltviller Christmas Market Dec. 15-16, the Hochheim Christmas Market Dec. 7-9 and the Idsteiner Christmas Market Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. For a listing of local Christmas markets in
the Rheingau and Taunus regions visit www.kulturlandrheingau.de/fileadmin/RHG/ www.kulturland-rheingau. de/Reisen_und_erleben/ Christmas_Markets.pdf. For more information about upcoming Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation trips stop by Outdoor Rec on Clay Kaserne (next to the Tony Bass Fitness Center) or call mil 337-5760, civ (0611) 705-5760. Information on upcoming Rhein Main Area USO trips is available at any USO office or by calling mil 335-5106.
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Troop 65 Boy Scouts Nathaniel Curtis and Jarred Edwards plant flowers at the foot of the monument at the American Kinderfeld cemetery in Frankfurt. Photo left: Alex Velez of Troop 65 srubs grave markers at the American Children’s Cemetery.
Kinderfeld: By Mayda Velez
Special to the Herald Union
rain nor the first snowfall of the Neither season could stop the Boy Scouts and
and Wiesbaden City Hall to enary community youths at last Christmas Market.
Army volunteers from attending to Frankfurt’s littlest Americans who were laid to rest up to four decades ago. These volunteers gathered at the American Children’s Cemetery (in German, the Amerikanisches Kinderfeld) in Frankfurt Oct. 27 to care for the small area which holds the remains of 178 American children. Boy Scouts from Wiesbaden’s Troop 65 and volunteers from the Heidelberg military community, including Heidelberg Boy Scout Troop 1, Campbell Barrack’s U.S. Army Europe G4 organizations, Heidelberg Teen Life and Army Community Service gathered with gardening tools in hand and flowers to help beautify the graves and monument on the United States’ national day of service, “Make a Difference Day.” “I learned about this cemetery from a news story on AFN four years ago,” Norma Ewers, Heidelberg ACS volunteer coordinator and coordinator of the community service project, explained to the volunteers. “The report talked about the children’s cemetery in Kaiserslautern and mentioned that there is one in Frankfurt as well. And since Frankfurt is close to us, I wanted to see if we could help.” Ewers found information about the cemetery and its location on a website. “The cemetery was overgrown and you couldn’t see the graves for all the weeds,” she said. “No one had been maintaining the cemetery for many years.” On this day of service, the volunteers held a flag ceremony, raked leaves, cleared weeds and overgrowth, and cleaned the grave markers. They placed small U.S. flags
Boy Scouts, volunteers care for Frankfurt American Children’s Cemetery
at each grave and colorful chrysanthemums at the foot of the cemetery monument. The extreme weather kept them from doing more, but they vowed to return at a later date. From 1966-1986, when American armed forces in Frankfurt numbered in the thousands, children who died upon birth or in infancy were buried in the American Children’s Cemetery. Also known as the American Kinderfeld, it is located in Frankfurt’s main cemetery on Eckenheimer Landstrasse and was at one time jointly maintained by Americans and Germans. The oldest child buried there was 4 years old. The cemetery exists because the military policy decades ago did not allow repatriation of deceased children to the United States. Families had to bury their children at the local cemetery. One of Ewer’s hopes is to see families of these children learn their child’s final resting place is still being cared for. “A volunteer who was helping us a few years ago found his daughter’s grave here,” said Ewers. She found information online posted by Bob Richmond, a 1955 alumnus of Kaiserslautern American High School now living in Tennessee. Richmond maintains a website about the Kinderfeld which includes the names of children buried there. (He also maintains a website about the American children’s cemetery in Kaiserslautern.) Over the years Richmond has received emails from some of those children’s mother or fathers, many expressing gratitude that the cemetery has not been forgotten. Due to the future closing of the Heidelberg military facilities, Ewers contacted Wiesbaden Boy Scout Troop 65 to help carry on the work, and the Scouts and adult leaders mobilized to help. Her main concern was passing on the care of the Kinderfeld
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to other groups and verifying if the lease on the Kinderfeld expired in 2013, and if so, how could it be renewed. Troop 65 took this service project on board and its leaders researched the lease with the Frankfurt Hauptfriedhof. A few inquiries led to the good news that the American Kinderfeld lease will never expire: the cemetery itself remains a memorial to the American children interred there. Cemeteries in Germany are not the literal final resting place of the deceased like in the US. Grave sites in Germany are leased by families for a specific time period, usually 15-30 years, which can be renewed. Leases which are not renewed will see the grave contents removed and graves reused. Not to let a little weather outdo them, the Boy Scouts returned to the Kinderfeld Nov. 12 to finish what they started. They again cleared leaves and weeds, pruned shrubs, and planted the flowers leftover from their first sleety visit. They scrubbed the weatherstained grave markers and began scraping the mossy growth from the engraved lettering. Realizing that cleaning the markers was too big a job for one occasion, they came away determined to do more at the next clean-up in the spring. “I think our work at Kinderfeld is a great deed that the troop will continue as long as we are able to,” said Nathaniel Curtis, senior patrol leader for Troop 65. “It’s also a great way for our scouts to get service hours, and I hope they enjoy doing it.” Anyone wishing to learn more about Frankfurt’s little American cemetery can find additional information at Bob Richmond’s Kinderfeld website (http://user. icx.net/~richmond/rsr/kinderfeldfrankfurt. html) or the Frankfurt American Kinderfeld Facebook page.
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Nov. 22 — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Nov. 23 — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 7 and 10 p.m. Nov. 24 — Paranorman (PG) 4 p.m. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Nov. 25 — Paranorman (PG) 4 p.m. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Nov. 26 — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Nov. 27 — Hit And Run (R) 7 p.m.
Nov. 28 — The Expendables 2 (R) 7 p.m. Nov. 29 — Lawless (R) 7 p.m. Nov. 30 — Rise Of The Guardians (PG) 7 p.m. Red Dawn (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1 — Paranorman (PG) 4 p.m. Red Dawn (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 2 — Rise Of The Guardians (PG) 4 p.m. Life Of Pi (PG) 7 p.m. Dec. 3 — Red Dawn (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 4 — Trouble With The Curve (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 5 — Lawless (R) 7 p.m. Dec. 6 — Trouble With The Curve (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is joined by a host of other Hollywood tough guys in “The Expendables 2.” Photo right: Santa, the Easter Bunny, Jack Frost and a slew of other colorful characters join together to fight the evil spirits in “Rise Of The Guardians.”
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Red Dawn (PG-13) — A city in Washington state awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky. Quickly and without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seeks refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerilla group of fighters. Taking inspiration from their high school mascot, they call themselves the Wolverines, banding together to protect one another, liberate their town from its captors, and take back their freedom. Stars Chris Hemsworth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Arianne Palicki. Rise Of The Guardians (PG) — When an evil spirit called Pitch becomes bent upon taking over the world by inspiring fear in the hearts of kids everywhere, a group of our greatest heroes — Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and Jack Frost — band together for the first time, determined to stand in Pitch’s way. More than a collection of storybook subjects, the Guardians are also a band of superheroes who possess their own special powers. Now joined in opposition of a common foe, the Guardians heed the call and combine their powers to defeat Pitch and protect the world from his campaign of fear. Starring the voices of Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin and Isla Fisher. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) — Brought back from near-death by Edward after childbirth, Bella begins her new life as a vampire and mother to their daughter, Renesmee. When the Volturi are led to believe that Renesmee was not born as a vampire but, rather, turned into one in violation of their code, the Volturi set out to destroy the child and the Cullen clan. The Cullens band together with vampires from around the world to stand united against the Volturi. Stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattison and Taylor Lautner. Lawless (R) — This is the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers: bootlegging siblings who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. In this epic outlaw tale, inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant’s family in his novel “The Wettest County In The World,” the loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave. Stars Shia LaBeouf, Gary Oldman and Jessica Chastain. Trouble with the Curve (PG-13) — An aging baseball scout with failing sight hits the road with his estranged daughter to pursue a promising young ballplayer, and they learn just how much they have in common as they make their way from Georgia to North Carolina in this sports drama. Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams star.
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BELOW: Will Cogbill (from left), Jakhia Cooley and Derek Cadiz place quarters on the quarter line at Aukamm Elementary School Nov. 16 to help raise money for hurricane Sandy victims.
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Starts on Black Friday
BREAKING NEWS...
DE-CLASSIFIED BY PENTAGON!! SAVE!!
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OPERATION “BUY-SAVE-WIN” IS A GO!! Our special mission this winter is to save you thousands of dollars on selected BMW/MINI Stock/Demo and Pre-Owned cars at Pentagon Car Sales and also present 5 lucky buyers with an opportunity to win a $3,000 cash prize in our Buy-Save-Win Lottery on January 19 – guaranteed to chase away those post-Holiday Season Blues!
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Over 160 BMW/MINI Stock/Demo cars are included in our promotion, as well as cars from our range of Premium Pre-Owned vehicles. Most of the special program models will be on display at our various PCS sales facilities in Germany and Italy.
Prices have been drastically reduced, giving you an opportunity to save several thousand dollars under USMSRP. The extra savings can be calculated by adding together the combined value of the colored dots displayed in each vehicle windshield (see below).
Any promotion car bought and paid in full between Friday, November 23 – Friday, January 18 will generate a lottery entry ticket. Our lottery will take place at 15:00 on Saturday January 19th at our Ramstein showroom, where the names of the 5 lucky winners of $3,000 will be drawn.*
$1,000
$750
$500
$250
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE OFFERS ON ALL OUR PROMOTION CARS – DROP BY A PCS FACILITY, OR VISIT PENTAGONCARSALES.COM
PENTAGON CAR SALES Germany Ramstein Kindsbacher Str. 47 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach Tel: 06371 61 39 90 Spangdahlem Im Kreuzgarten 1 A 54529 Spangdahlem Tel: 06565 93 69 90
Kaiserslautern Kaiserstrasse 1 67661 Kaiserslautern Tel: 0631 351 90 40
Kaiserslautern Kaiserstrasse 22 67661 Kaiserslautern Tel: 0631 354 7900
Heidelberg Hebelstrasse 3 69115 Heidelberg Tel: 06221 144 90
Wiesbaden Ludwig-Wolker-Str. 14 55252 Mainz-Kastel Tel: 06134 567 80
Italy Aviano Via Pordenone 48D 33081 Aviano (PN) Tel: 0434 676 613
Naples Tel: 0434 676 613 Email: Naples@ pentagoncarsales.com
Sigonella Tel: 0434 676 613 Email: Sig@ pentagoncarsales.com
Vicenza Viale Della Pace 254 36100 Vicenza (VI) Tel: 0444 91 09 38
*Lottery participants need not be present at the Lottery Prize Draw on Sat January 19th. Organizer of these sweepstakes is the company Pentagon Car Sales GmbH. Those entitled to participate are all members of the US Armed Forces stationed in Europe, who are permitted to register motor vehicles conforming to US specs and free of V.A.T. under the terms of the NATO SOFA Agreement at a recognized registration point for US military members in Germany or Italy. Persons entitled to participate who purchase a “Buy-Save-Win” vehicle, participate in the lottery for five cash prizes of $3,000 each. The winner will be determined by drawing. Closing date: Fri January 18th, 2013. A list of “Buy-Save-Win” vehicles as well as Terms & Condition for participation are available in every salesroom of the organizer and also on the Internet page: www.pentagoncarsales.com/buy-save-win.