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Sprucing up the neighborhood

Self-help, service orders important for maintaining “Our Home in Germany” Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs To ensure all leaves are in their proper place on the

ground for pick-up, fall clean up is scheduled a bit later this year, the week of Dec. 2-6. However, residents are welcome to visit

Volunteers revive Re-Use Center Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

When an announcement went out that the Re-Use Center would be closing unless a volunteer organization took it over, Kelley Scrocca waited for a group to step up and take over.

When that didn’t happen, she took it on herself.

“I like free stuff as much as

the self-help store any time of year to find the tools they need to clean up around the neighborhood.

One of the newest items available for use is a walk-behind leaf vacuum and shredder.SHIP store staff will provide a quick how-to on the vacuum and transport it to and from housing for use. The store also has rakes,

brooms, lawnmowers, shears, pressure washers and lawn waste bags to help with clean up.

Besides outdoor implements, the SHIP store also has numerous tools residents can use to complete minor repairs indoors. Lightbulbs, shower hooks, hand tools, screens, curtain clips, paint and painting tools, plungers and faucet

aerators are just a few of the items available.

The SHIP store, Bldg. 7802 on Hainerberg, is accessible through the Post Exchange parking lot and is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:45 to 5:15 p.m.; and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Celebrating Hispanic heritage

the next person,” Scrocca said, adding that the Re-Use Center is the best thing she’s seen at an installation. With regular moves, people get rid of so much stuff. Some of it can go to the thrift shop, but a lot just gets junked, she said.

“I’ve met so many people here,” Scrocca said. “I don’t

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Safety is focus during Halloween activities Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Trick-or-treating in the Aukamm Housing Area is a draw for the resident ghouls and goblins as well as the host nation neighbors. In order to reduce traffic and ensure the

safety of all trick-or-treaters, the U.S. Army Garrison Directorate of Emergency Services teamed up with the Polizei to block off streets and provide extra patrols.

Here’s what to expect beginning at 5:30 p.m. and running

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Dance performances from Colombia, Panama, Peru and Puerto Rico were highlights at the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, hosted by the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade Sept. 30 at the fitness center. The festivities also included piñatas, crafts, music and food. See story on Page 10.

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STUDENTS VISIT DES Wiesbaden Middle School students get a tour of the police and fire stations. Page 3

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Find out what it takes for the post office staff to process 8,600 pieces of mail daily. Page 8-9

FLU SHOTS

Clinic to offer vaccinations on Hainerberg. Page 14

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Cobra Strike

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Truchon

Newspaper staff Acting Public Affairs Officer Anna Morelock, DSN 548-2002 Editor Emily Jennings, DSN 548-2004 Public Affairs Specialist Lena Stange, DSN 548-2003

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Bundeswehr soldiers and members of the Technisches Hilfswerk and the American Red Cross attend to a simulated casualty during Exercise Cobra Strike Sept.

14 at Wackernheim, Germany. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from Charlie Company, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, use the exercise to build partnerships with the Bundeswehr and civilian agencies.

Retirees invited to appreciation day

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and U.S. Army Europe G1 will host an Army in Europe Retiree Appreciation Day from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Mission Command Center, Bldg. 1000, on Clay Kaserne.

The Army conducts an annual Retiree Appreciation Day to demonstrate its continuing appreciation for retired Soldiers’ past service to our nation. Additionally, the event fosters support to its current Soldiers as well as their families and survivors, on changes in retirement benefits and entitlements.

This annual public event provides opportunities to renew acquaintances, listen to guest speakers, renew ID cards and passports, receive medical and dental checkups and access other resources.

Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Veterans Affairs and Social Security Administration will be present to provide services. The Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic will provide medical services such as immunizations, blood pres-

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Schedule 7:30-9 a.m.: Registration and breakfast 9-9:30 a.m.: Opening ceremonies 9:30-11 a.m.: Commander’s round table 11-11:30 a.m.: Cakecutting ceremony and raffle 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Vendor information

spend a lot of time here, but you see the same people and you say, ‘Hi.’ It’s a community asset. All the way around it’s a community asset.”

Scrocca’s first step was to start a Facebook group to gauge volunteer interest for the ReUse Center. She said she was encouraged by the feedback and set out to start a private organization to make the group official. From the time Scrocca started the process until the group took over running the Re-Use Center Oct. 8 was less than two months.

“Everybody I contacted was encouraging and responsive and supportive,” she said.

Scrocca also works full time and homeschools three children, so having reliable volunteers is important. The group tries to have two on hand during the center’s open hours.

Anyone interested in volunteering can get more information on the group’s Facebook page, “ Wiesbaden Re-Use

Center,” email wiesbadenreuse@ gmail.com, or just stop by the center.

The Re-Use Center will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. These hours are for the Re-Use Center only. The Recycle Center will not be open on Saturdays, and community members will not be allowed to leave recyclable items when that portion of the center is not open.

Items for donation to the Re-Use Center should be placed in designated drop-off areas where staff will sort through them before they are placed on the shelves for community members to pick up. This is for insurance purposes, Scrocca said, so staff can sort out unsanitary or unsafe items.

The Re-Use Center will also take unopened, unexpired, non-perishable food items that will be redistributed on site, and clothing donations that will be passed on to the Sexual Harassment and Response Program for their fall clothing swap.

Post office special opening

In conjunction with Retiree Appreciation Day, the Post Office will be open Oct. 26. from noon to 3 p.m.

sure checks, women’s health information,eye examinations, hearing exams, cancer screenings, pharmacy, radiology and laboratory services. A Tricare representative will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information.

Please contact Lisa Hicks at (0611)143-548-1614 or lisa.m.hicks10.civ@mail. mil; or Michael Martin at (0611)143-548-1600 or michael.a.martin154.civ@mail. mil.

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Tanja Virtanen (from left), Kelley Scrocca and Alicia Bailey volunteer their time to keep the Re-Use Center open on Clay Kaserne.

Holiday Assistance Program begins

The Holiday Assistance Program assists military and civilian families, primarily the families of specialists and below, with actual needs during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. Completed applications (available through chain of command and at ACS) signed by the commander or designated authority must reach Army Community Service, Bldg. 7790 on Hainerberg by 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14 for

Thanksgiving and Dec. 6 for Christmas.

Oct. 26 and 27 are Make a Difference Days at the Commissary, where people can pick a grocery bag to purchase that includes items for a holiday meal for someone in need.

Organizations and volunteers are needed for the Angel Tree program and managing food baskets.

Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more information.

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NEWS & FEATURES Alpha Warrior competition

Wiesbaden Soldier takes 1st in Army, 2nd overall Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

When Lt. Col. Eric Palicia saw a flyer for an Alpha Warrior qualifier in May, he decided to throw his name in the hat for a chance to go head to head with last year’s overall winner — his younger brother.

In this year’s Alpha Warrior Inter-Service Battle, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors completed more than a dozen obstacles that tested their strength, agility and endurance, in a timed race Sept. 14, 2019, in San Antonio.

“I thought, ‘if I could earn a slot, I could compete against my brother,’”said the U.S. Army Europe headquarters engineer, who went on to surprise him-

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self when he passed two more rounds of qualifiers to make it to the competition.

Palicia earned the top spot among Army competitors and second place overall — right behind his brother, Air Force Capt. Noah Palicia.

Eric Palicia credits bodyweight exercises and running for his success in preparing for the competition.

“You have to have endurance,” he said. “Cardiovascular fitness is the cornerstone of everything I’ve ever done athletically my whole life.”

Despite that, Palicia said the wins had little to do with him and much more to do with being a positive example.

“Before the competition started, there were 60 brand

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Lt. Col. Eric Palicia, an engineer with U.S. Army Europe headquarters, competes in the Inter-Service Alpha Warrior competition Sept. 14 at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, Selma, Texas. Palicia won first place among Army competitors and second place overall. new enlistees who did their oath,” he said. “All their families came out, and we

had a chance to talk to them, and they asked us what we’d done so far in the military. If

they can look at me and see what we’ve done, the whole swath of ranks and ages and everybody gets along, right off the bat those 60 sons and daughters see the organization they’re going into. They see all of us together doing this competition — there’s no ego or animosity. We’re all in it together.”

Next up for Palicia is the Army 10-miler, Oct. 13, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Palicia said he feels lucky to be supported in his fitness endeavors.

“It’s wonderful to be a part of a command climate that realizes the importance of a competition like this and the importance of leaders doing it,” he said.

Middle school students visit police and fire stations

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For repairs that can’t be completed with items from self-help, residents can enter service orders through the customer service line at DSN 548-HELP (4357) or (0611)143-548-4357.

This year to date, Directorate of Public Works staff have completed 5,480 minor repairs in housing. These repairs include things such as clogged toilets, broken tiles and fixtures.

Here’s how it breaks down: Aukamm had 1,540 service orders totalling $260,000; Clay Kaserne had 1,852 totalling $280,000; Crestview had 542 totalling $83,000 and Hainerberg had 1,546 totalling $283,000.

Residents should submit a work order — no matter how small they believe the issue to be — if it’s not something that can be fixed through the SHIP store. If it’s an emergency after hours, the same number will get residents to on-call personnel. A small drip or leak can turn in to a much larger problem if left unattended.

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Photos by Emily Jennings/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Church, provost sergeant for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services, talks to Wiesbaden Middle School students about the handcuffs and weapons used by military police during a tour Sept. 25 at the police station. The group got to see the police and fire stations and rode in a fire rescue vehicle.

A Wiesbaden Middle School student and teacher go 30 meters (about 100 feet) into the air on a ladder truck during a tour of the police station Sept. 25 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

FAR LEFT: A Wiesbaden Middle School student sprays a fire hose during a tour of the fire station Sept. 25 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

LEFT: A Wiesbaden Middle School student tries out the military police radio during a tour of the police station Sept. 25 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

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News flash Upcoming holidays

Community members should be aware of the following U.S. federal and training holidays, which may affect garrison front-door services.

Nov. 1 — Training holiday Nov. 11 — Veterans’ Day Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Day Nov. 29 — Training holiday Call before you go on U.S. and training holidays. Find the garrison phonebook at home.army.mil/wiesbaden. For holidays, go to www.eur.army.mil and click the “Community” tab, then click “Training Holidays.”

Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off.

Daylight savings

Daylight Saving Time ends Oct. 27 this year in Germany and most of Europe, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed. (In the U.S., the change will not be made until a week later on Sunday morning, Nov. 3.)

CIF closure

The Wiesbaden Central Issue Facility will be closed Oct. 21-25 for annual inventory. Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis. All out processing Soldiers should plan accordingly to avoid any delays. Soldiers can contact CIF for any questions at DSN 546-6030.

Passport office closure

The Wiesbaden passport office will be closed Oct. 25.

Post office special opening

In conjunction with Retiree Appreciation Day, the Post Office will be open Oct. 26. from noon to 3 p.m.

Post office holiday hours

From Nov. 4 to Dec. 21, the post office mailing out window (finance) will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. From Nov. 4 to Jan 11, the package pickup will be open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The post office will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.

Next CIE

If you missed the August Community Information Exchange, view the slides on the garrison website at home. army.mil/wiesbaden, click “My Wiesbaden,” then “News and Info” for the link. The next CIE is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Community Activity Center. The theme will be Halloween and Fall Activities.

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HALLOWEEN Continued from page 1 through trick-or-treating hours from 6 to 8 p.m.: • Rheinlandstrasse will be blocked from Westfalenstrasse to Bingertstrasse to all but emergency vehicle traffic (1 to 7 on map).

• Westfalenstrasse will remain open through to Bayernstrasse and Bingertstrasse (1 to 3 and 5 on map).

• Residents will have access with their military ID to the neighborhood through Westfalen and Schleswigstrasse (1 and 2 on map).

• Traffic will be blocked from entering through Wurttembergstrasse from Bingerstrasse and directed onto Westfalenstrasse. (4 and 5 on map).

• The gate at Hamburgstrasse will remain closed (6 on map).

• Non-residents wishing to trick-or-treat in Aukamm will need to park outside of the neighborhood and walk.

• The shuttle bus will still follow its set route and times.

Because the Crestview Housing

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Trick-or-treating hours will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in all housing areas. Trick-or-treating is limited to the exterior of buildings, and trick-or-treaters should not enter stairwells in multi-family units.

Area does not have a major thoroughfare running through it, trickor-treating traffic is usually lighter.

Residents are still reminded to drive safely and follow other Halloween safety precautions.

Trick-or-treating hours will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in all housing areas.

NOTE: These are reduced hours from the originally announced time.

Trick-or-treating is limited to the exterior of buildings, and trick-ortreaters should not enter stairwells

in multi-family units.

In the event parents and children are separated during trick-ortreating, meet-up points for lost children will be set up at the following locations: • Clay Kaserne – Newman Village bus stop • Aukamm – South entrance to the housing area (near 1 on map) • Crestview – Gazebo behind the DoDEA bus stop • Hainerberg – USO Pavilion.

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CLS course helps Soldiers hone valuable skills

Combat Life Saver certification lasts for one year Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Soldiers from a variety of military occupation specialties and units practiced combat life saver techniques during a course Sept. 25 on Clay Kaserne.

The five-day course consists of 40 hours of blended classroom and hands-on training given by certified combat medics. On the final day, students take a written exam followed by mock scenarios as a culminating experience.

Sgt. Sean Hamilton, one of the course facilitators, said the course helps provide all Soldiers with medical training.

“It benefits the units that they have a medically-trained Soldier available for training, for PT tests and for ranges, and also for the additional skills and knowledge they may need in a combat situation,” he said.

He teaches the student Soldiers the

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acronym MARCHE for remembering the order of operations for saving lives in combat. M-massive hemorrhaging, A-airway, R-respirations, C-circulation, H-hypothermia and head, and Eeverything else.

Spc. Carla Young, a unit supply specialist with the 102nd Signal Battalion, said she’d learned a lot by day three of the course, such as the importance of packing an open wound and keeping pressure on it to control bleeding.

Spc. Devir Walker, a wheel mechanic with the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, said the most interesting thing for him so far was the robotic dummies that move and “bleed.”

“It’s very realistic,” he said.

Upon successful completion of the course, the Soldier is certified for one year, and an annual recertification is required.

Soldiers stationed at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden are invited to apply for the Combat Life-Saver course. Classes will be held in the Dragon’s Lair in Bldg. 1004 on Clay Kaserne. Courses are Oct. 21-25 and

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Spc. Carla Young, a unit supply specialist with the 102nd Signal Battalion, practices a simulation of packing and dressing a wound to stop hemorrhaging on one of her classmates during a combat life saver course Sept. 25 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. Soldiers, regardless of military occupation specialty, may apply for the course.

Nov. 18-22. Interested Soldiers are asked to sign up no later than a week before the class as spots are limited.

For more information, contact Sgt.

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Justin Chance at DSN 537-0048; justin.r.chance.mil@mail.mil or Sgt. Sean Hamilton at DSN 537-0061; sean.m.hamilton17@mail.mil.

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Halloween happenings Trunk or treat

Individuals, groups, organizations and home-based businesses will come together from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 for a planned Trunk or Treat event behind the Taunus Theater on Hainerberg. Those interested in hosting a trunk, game or table or donating coupons or items should register online at: https://volunteerconnection. redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_ form&form_id=6749.

Trick or treat

Official trick or treating is from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in Newman Village, Hainerberg Housing, Aukamm Housing and Crestview Housing. Trick

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or treating is limited to the exterior of buildings. Trick or treaters should not enter stairwells in multi-family units.

See story on Page 1 for more information about road closures in Aukamm.

Zombie run

Come dressed to join the fun during this annual Halloween 5k Fun Run at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. The event is free. Customers can register in advance at the fitness center and pay $5 for a commemorative Zombie Run T-shirt.

Haunted house

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The Amelia Earhart Play-

house staff and volunteers will once again host their haunted house on Hainerberg across from the Taunus Theater.

Haunted house dates are Oct. 25, 26, 27, 31 and Nov. 1 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Children can enjoy a less scary performance from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for up to age 12, $8 for ages 13 and above.

Halloween party

The Wiesbaden Entertainment Center will host a Halloween party Oct. 26. Starting at 3 p.m. all children up to age 18 wearing costumes will get to bowl for free (subject to lane availability — limit two games — shoe rental is $2.25).

Adults in costume can enjoy

half-price bowling and $2 shoe rental from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Adults are invited to enjoy free finger foods and spooky drink specials upstairs in the WEC Lounge from 9-11 p.m. with a Halloween costume contest starting at 11 p.m. (win cash prizes for best costumes).

Halloween scramble

Get in the spirit during this nine-hole, night-light putting tournament starting at 4 p.m.

Oct. 26 at the Rheinblick Golf Course. Make sure to wear a Halloween costume to receive two range tokens. There will also be prizes and gift certificates. Sign up at the Pro Shop or call (0611) 143-548-5485.

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Community notes SHARP Clothing Swap

Community members can bring their gently used and/ or new clothing to exchange for other items at the Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention Clothing Swap at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 22.

AFAP conference

Delegates from throughout U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden will gather from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14-15 at the Army Community Service cafeteria and Wiesbaden Entertainment Center for the annual Army Family Action Plan conference to discuss and prioritize qualityof-life issues for higher-level consideration and implementation. People are encouraged

to submit their quality-of-life issues to be discussed during the conference. An online submission form and details on the conference are available at: wiesbaden.armymwr.com/calendar/ event/army-family-action-planconference/3588452/41785. If interested in serving as a delegate or assisting as a volunteer, contact ACS at (0611) 143-548-9201.

SFL-TAP hiring event

The Wiesbaden Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Community Activity Center. More than 35 employers and service providers both local and in the U.S. will be on site to employ job seekers of all kinds, including transitioning services members, veterans,

retirees, military spouses and (0611)143-548-1302 or email dependents. Applicants should usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-europe. bring multiple copies of their list.education-center@mail.mil. resume and dress for success.

Lunch and learn

Credentialing

The Wiesbaden Education Center will host several briefings on the Army Credentialing Program to address eligibility, funding options, Army Cool’s role and the application process.

Attend a briefing Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, 2020, Feb. 4, 2020 or March 10, 2020 to learn more about the program and how it can help with achieving education and career goals.

For more information, call

or will graduate with certificate or degree from any college or university in 2019 or early 2020, are invited to participate in a graduation ceremony at 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 at the Clay Kaserne Chapel.The entire community is invited to attend the ceremony.

Participating graduates must RSVP by Nov. 15.

The University of Maryland Global Campus will host a “Lunch & Learn” seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Wiesbaden Education Center, Bldg. 1023E, Room 9. Bring your lunch and join Michael Disability awareness Blattman, a UMGC faculty U.S. Army Garrison Wiesmember, who will be presenting baden will celebrate National on the topic of stock market in- Disability Employment Awarevestment and analysis strategies. ness Month with guest speaker Graduation ceremony retired safety director Don All students, military, family Wright at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at members and civilians, who have the Clay Kaserne Chapel.

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Retiree Appreciation Day Open Oct. 26: noon to 3 p.m.

Holiday schedule

Nov. 4 to Jan. 11, Mon. to Sat.: Package Pickup - 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 4 to Dec. 21, Mon. to Sat.: Mailing out - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed

Nov. 28 and Dec. 25

Diana Osman labels the re-direct mail, which consists of missent mail and mail intended for people who are on temporary duty, who have permanently moved or who are deployed. The mail will be redirected to the correct destinations.

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Wiesbaden celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Community members celebrated the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans during an observance Sept. 30 at the fitness center on Clay Kaserne.

The Hispanic Heritage Month event was hosted by the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade and included music, dance performances and food representing more than a dozen Latin American countries.

The Wiesbaden military community celebration in-

cluded activities for children such as a book corner, with books in Spanish, several craft tables, piñatas and a bouncy house.

More than 142,000 Hispanic Americans make up more than 14% of the Army’s total force, according to Army materials. Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, the Army celebrates the Soldiers, civilians, and family members who have contributed — and continue to contribute — to the Army.

Hispanic Americans have

served and fought in every war since the nation’s birth.

The month-long observance ran from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The reason for the mid-month celebration is because Sept. 15 is the day Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate their Independence Day. Mexico celebrates its independence shortly afterwards on Sept. 16, and Chile Sept.

18. Oct. 12 is significant, too, celebrated across Spain and Latin America as the Day of Hispanic Heritage.

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Sunday worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10am including Sunday School & fellowship Wednesday Worship at 10.00 a.m. followed by Bible Study

Dance performances from Columbia, Panama, Peru and Puerto Rico were highlights at the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Sept. 30, 2019, at the fitness center on Clay Kaserne. Volunteers served food from a variety of Latin American countries and there were piñatas, crafts and books for children.

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NEWS & FEATURES Community members ‘Take Back the Night’ Runners and walkers participate in a Take Back the Night 1k, 5k or 10k race Oct. 3 on Clay Kaserne. The mission of the event, hosted by the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Program, was to bring community members together to end sexual violence and other types of interpersonal violence.

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“Uncountable numbers of people are affected by acts of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and it’s unfortunate that it continues to be a problem,” said Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Truchon at the start of the race. “The way that we can address the problem is what we’re doing right now — groups of people standing together in solidarity to take a stand and say that we’re not going to put up with this any longer.”

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Hellen Fakolujo Family Advocacy Program

Experiencing domestic abuse can be trying, life changing and scary.

Domestic abuse can involve physical violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse, or sexual abuse or violence of

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an intimate partner. You don’t have to deal with it alone. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, the victim advocates with the Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service can help by providing supportive services and referrals.

A 24-hour/7-day-a-week domestic violence hotline is available to provide safety support at (0162) 297-5625.

ACS victim advocates are also available during duty hours for information and referral from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (0611) 143-548-9201/9202.

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NEWS & FEATURES Highland games

Photos by Emily Jennings/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

LEFT: Military Working Dog Ninja, 7, with the 525th MWD Detachment, picks a toy from his gift basket for his handler, Sgt. Jacob Kent, to open Oct. 4 on Mainz-Kastel Station.

RIGHT: Military Working Dog Diana, 3, waits for the OK from her handler, Sgt. Mathew Dobson, before digging into her treat basket, a gift from the USO Wiesbaden, during a welcome home celebration for two dogs and their handlers from the 525 MWD Detachment.

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The USO Wiesbaden hosted a welcome home celebration for two military working dogs and their handlers Oct. 4 on MainzKastel Station. The Soldiers and dogs were members of the 525th MWD Detachment.

Military Working Dog Ninja, 7, and his handler, Sgt. Jacob

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Kent, returned from deployment in Africa in July.

Military Working Dog Diana, 3, and her handler, Sgt. Mathew Dobson, returned from deployment in Kosovo earlier this month.

The USO provided both of the dogs with gift baskets containing treats and toys.

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Airmen from the 485th Intelligence Squadron at Mainz-Kastel Station, the 450th Intelligence Squadron at Ramstein, the 402nd Intelligence Squadron at Darmstadt, the 693rd Intelligence Support Squadron at Ramstein, the 24th Intelligence Squadron at Ramstein, the 693rd Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaisance Group and the 4th Air Support Operations Group from Clay Kaserne participated in the Highland Games sports day Oct. 4 at Mainz-Kastel Station.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH

Wellness center helps Soldiers fight obesity

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ver 17% of active duty Soldiers are categorized as being obese. Obesity is an obvious threat to Soldier readiness as it increases the rate of musculoskeletal injuries, nondeployability, Army Physical Fitness Test failures, and chronic illnesses. In an effort to facilitate the successful rehabilitation of those placed in the Army Body Composition Program, the Army Wellness Center is readily available to provide all the necessary tools and resources to accommodate all USAG Wiesbaden Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP. According to the latest guidelines outlined in AR 600-9, effective Aug. 16, Army Wellness Centers will provide evidence-based health and wellness assessments,

general wellness education, and coaching on healthy sleep, activity and nutrition to include weight management, goal setting, performance, and proper exercise and fitness techniques. At a minimum, all USAG Wiesbaden Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP will receive initial and post assessments, which consist of metabolic testing and health and body composition assessments. Commanders are required to ensure the Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP conduct an initial and post assessment at the AWC within one week of enrollment and release from the ABCP. The initial and post assessments conducted at the AWC will be annotated on the Soldier’s action plan, in addition to other requirements as mandated by AR 600-9. The Soldier

is also encouraged to bring a copy of their Soldier action plan and DA Form 5500 or DA Form 501 to every AWC visit for review, progress check and command verification. The Army Wellness Center also offers stress management and tobacco education classes.

Call the Army Wellness Center at (06371)9464-1478 or DSN 590-1478 to schedule appointments or stop by Bldg. 1201 on Clay Kaserne for a quick tour of the facility.

The Army Wellness Center is here to provide the resources needed to improve the overall well-being of Soldiers, family members, Department of the Army civilians, and retirees. We look forward to serving you.

----------------------Lt. Col. Stacey S. Freeman is the commander of the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic.

Flu season is here I

nfluenza virus (flu) is a respiratory illness easily spread from person to person mainly by tiny droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. A study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that between 3% and 11% of people in the United States get sick from the flu. Signs and symptoms include fever or feeling feverish or chilly, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue and tiredness. Antiviral prescription medications can be used to treat flu illness and work best when they are started within two days of getting sick.

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----------------------Maj. Joel Osterhout is the Chief Army Public Health Nurse at the U.S. Army Health Clinic Wiesbaden. Read this story in full online at www. herald-union.com.

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