erald Union H Vol. XXIII, No. 30
Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany
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Nov. 24, 2016
Army committed to Soldiers, veterans, Families
By ASA M&RA/ Army G-1 Public Affairs Office Veterans Day celebrates the patriotism, service and sacrifice of living veterans, who are part of the military’s patriotic legacy of dedication to the defense of the nation. Nov. 11, 1918, is generally considered the end of World War I, aka the “Great War” or “the war to end all wars.” In 1938, Congress declared Armistice Day a holiday, and in 1954 the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans. The Army joins the nation in honoring veterans this Nov. 11 to preserve the historical significance of the date and focus attention on its purpose of honoring America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for freedom.
What has the Army done?
The Army remains committed to Soldiers, Army veterans and their Family members by connecting them with opportunities for employment, education and health care during and after military service. The Soldier for Life program is the Army’s way of supporting veterans, connecting civilian industry with transitioning Army Families. American industry has committed to hire and train tens of thousands of veterans and their spouses or domestic partners between 2015 and 2017. See ‘Veterans’ on page 13
Photo by Jacob Corbin
Soldiers lower flags during a retreat ceremony at a Veterans Day observance Nov. 10 outside Bldg. 1042 on Clay Kaserne.
Native American culture celebrated
Post Office expands hours, gears up for holiday rush By Herald Union Staff
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Photo by Volker Ramspott
The Indian and Mountain Men Club Wiesbaden eV performs at the American Indian Heritage Month observance Nov. 17 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.
Inside Car maintenance
Make sure your car is ready for driving on icy roads, see page 16.
Christmas in Germany
Find a list of local Christmas markets, see page 11.
The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Postal Service Center is gearing up for the holiday rush by offering expanded hours of operation to ship and pick-up packages and reminding customers to check their mail. Now through Jan. 7, the Army post office customer service windows (where you mail letters and packages) will open one hour earlier from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
“Annie” at the playhouse
Amelia Earhart holiday production begins Dec. 3, see page 12.
The package pick up window will also open one hour earlier from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and will be open three Saturdays — Dec. 10, 17 and 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Saturday hours are for parcel pick up only, and no inquiries or tracking of parcels will be rendered. The facility will be closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, 2017. Normal hours will resume Jan. 3, 2017. Patrons who have five or more packages to mail can schedule an See ‘Mail’ on page 3