Herald Union, October 18, 2018

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HERALD UNION Oct. 18, 2018

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Bright lights, energy savings

DPW efforts contribute to resilience

Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs By the end of November, it’s going to be a little bit brighter at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

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That is when the Directorate of Public Works will be finishing a project to replace more than 5,000 light fixtures across the garrison with energy efficient LED lighting.

The dining facility, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade headquarters, and the largest project — the fitness center, are

See ‘Energy’ Energy’ on Page 3 Energy

Dancers perform during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 3 at the Fitness Center.

Community celebrates with Festival activities music, dance, food, culture promote resilience Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Dancing, music and food delighted those who attended the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 3 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

Volunteers showcased a diverse array of cultural highlights from more than 20 countries at the observance, hosted by the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Three Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients were remembered for their heroism,

valor and duty to country: Pvt. Pedro Cano, Staff Sgt. Marcario Garcia and Master Sgt. Raul Perez Benavidez. Cano received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions against an armed enemy battalion in Schevenhütte, Germany, in 1944, according to information provided at the event. Garcia received the award for courageous actions in combat in Grosshau, Germany, in 1944. Benavidez received the award for his actions in Vietnam in 1968.

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Group offers support after loss Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences life holds in store for human beings. The ones that stay behind have to

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

somehow deal with the new situation. Different people use different strategies on how to move on with their lives. However, they do not have to do it alone.

Army Community Services’ peer-led Bereavement

Trick or treat, trunk or treat, haunted house and safety tips. Page 8-9

Support Group can be of great help.

“I started it because when I was 15, my mother committed suicide,” said Mary Cheney, ACS volunteer

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FIGHT THE FLU

The clinic offers flu shots at the PX and Tony Bass Gym. Page 5

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“We have to start by acknowledging that life is hard, and it is best to build our resiliency so we can get through the hard times to the better times,” Chaplain Lt. Col. Jeffrey Dillard said at the start of the first ever Resiliency Fest Sept. 21 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

Soldiers visited various booths where they took their quarterly Master Resiliency Training and participated in physical challenges and activities, such as yoga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wall climbing. Other resiliency activities included stress reduction, a gratitude wall, active constructive communication, creative art table and spiritual resiliency.

Typical MRT consists of classroom-based lessons, but event

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Rob Austin, with the Wiesbaden Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club, demonstrates techniques with Specialist Ali Rebollo with the 60th Geospatial Planning Center during the Resiliency Fest Sept. 21 at the fitness center. organizer Ainhoa Revuelta said Soldiers who attended the festival

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

Read the commander’s proclamation and see coverage from Take Back the Night. Page 2

NEWS & FEATURES Vol. XXI, No. 1 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud Garrison CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston

Newspaper staff Public Affairs Officer Jacob Corbin, DSN 548-2001 Deputy 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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Army Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2018

Installation Commander’s Proclamation

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omestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized October of each year. Our goal is to raise awareness of the warning signs of relationship abuse and help individuals and couples address problems early. No one deserves to be abused and anyone can suffer. Any time an Army Family member suffers from abuse, we fall short of our goals for readiness.

Everyone plays a role in upholding the Army values and standards that support safe, healthy relationships in the military community. Without every one of us doing our part, we cannot say our Army is fully ready to meet the mission of preventing domestic violence.

Take back the night

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Lt. Col. Edwin Escobar, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden provost marshal, speaks to the runners and walkers before the Oct. 11 Take Back the Night Run/Walk in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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expressed their preference for the interactive training they received that day. Units took advantage of this opportunity and more than 200 Soldiers received credit for MRT mandatory training modules.

“We hope that the attendees learned several new skills to increase their daily resiliency,” Revuelta said.

Rob Austin with the Wiesbaden Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club,

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to avoid domestic abuse. Let the USAG Wiesbaden Family Advocacy Program be your partner in preventing and reducing the risk of domestic abuse, and restoring valued relationships.

Take a stand to avoid domestic violence and keep our community safe.

Signed,

Col. Noah C. Cloud Installation Commander

Act to end domestic violence Sarah Gordon Victim Advocate Coordinator, USAG Wiesbaden Family Advocacy Program

RESILIENCY Find our list of home-based businesses and learn how to become a garrison approved HBB at www. herald-union.com/ usag-wiesbadenapproved-homebased-businesses.

Therefore, the message to everyone in the USAG Wiesbaden community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018 is clear and simple: Know the signs of healthy relationships to help prevent domestic abuse.

Simple actions can help protect victims.

Take action and get help in your own relationships through the Family Advocacy Program, Military OneSource and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Through outreach, we can raise awareness of domestic abuse with Family, friends, coworkers and community members.

Join me in making this October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month the beginning of a year-round campaign

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and did you know…

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year.

One in four women and one in seven men aged 18 and older in the U. S. have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

More than half (51.1 percent) of female victims of rape reported being raped by an intimate partner.

A child witnessed violence in 22 percent (nearly 1 in 4) of intimate partner violence cases filed in state courts.

The U.S.Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect suggests that domestic violence may be the single major precursor to child abuse and neglect fatalities in this country.

who is also a staff sergeant with the 522 Military Intelligence Batallion, gave demonstrations of the martial art with the aim of helping people learn the skills needed to rebound from a struggle—literally and figuratively.

“We’re linking a martial art—a physical activity—to something that you can use everyday, much like a lot of the resiliency tools that the Soldiers and civilians get to use. So, when we teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we put people in bad situations and they have to learn how to fight their way out of it,” he said.

Nearly 8 million days of paid work each year is lost due to domestic violence issues — the equivalent of more than 32,000 full-time jobs.

Ninety-six percent of domestic violence victims who are employed experience problems at work due to abuse.

Domestic violence is not a personal problem. It impacts our homes, our children and our readiness. It is a community problem and we can work together as a community to solve it. If you or someone you know needs to speak with a Victim Advocate, you can call the 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline at (0162)297-5625 or visit your Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service. And if you hear or witness a situation rising to the level of an emergency, please call the MPs at 114 or (0611)143-548-7777. Don’t stand by.

Act. End domestic violence. ____________________________ Statistics provided by The National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline. org/resources/statistics.

“Once you have the tool sets to get out of those positions, it’s kind of the same thing as getting these MRT tools.”

At the gratitude wall, participants learned about the value of gratitude, wrote down things they are grateful for and got advice on how to practice that skill going forward, said Air Force Staff Sgt.Jeannette Hilliard with the 7th Weather Squadron, who helped coordinate the activity.

The event was fun for the whole Family, with face painting, firefighters, a dunk tank and a sensory room to entertain the little

ones and food and snacks as well.

The main focus of the event was to provide resiliency building activities to all members of the community, especially Family members, Revuelta said.

“Soldiers and Families face multiple transitions during their service: PCSs, deployments, multiple moves, job changes, new schools…” she said.“Resilience can be that factor that makes all the difference between being overwhelmed by stress or thriving in a changing environment, making the most out of military life.”

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NEWS & FEATURES GROUP Continued from page 1 program coordinator. “When you have suffered a loss that can be very isolating.

So, I wanted to be able to have people come to a safe place where they could work through the grieving process with other people who are in similar situations.”

It is an unstructured group, Federica LeMauk, Survivor Outreach Services

program manager, said. What is important to the group is what determines the content of the conversation. At the same time, they also have activities such as art therapy, games or just meals together.

“Rock painting is cathartic,”LeMauk said. “I like it because painting helps a lot. But for many people staring at a canvas can be intimidating. But if you start with something smaller … it’s much easier. This act of concentrating on colors and shapes makes it easier to

talk about feelings and experiences and to make connections.”

“Mindful movement,” a kind of yoga for people who have suffered trauma, is planned for October or November. “It can be described as ‘personal-level yoga,’” Cheney said.

“You can do it on the floor or in a chair.

It depends on what the participants are comfortable with.”

Each participant of the group signs a confidentiality statement.“What happens in the group, stays in the group,”

Ed Center offers EMT training opportunity

ENERGY Continued from page 1 just a few of the 20 buildings that received upgrades.

Besides being brighter, the bulbs will also use less electricity, dropping the garrison’s energy consumption for lighting by about 60 percent, said Tomasz Filatow, DPW’s energy manager. Less maintenance for the fixtures and fewer bulb replacements, will be added benefits.

“We won’t have to touch these again for at least 10 years,” Filatow said.

This project is just one underway to improve USAG Wiesbaden’s energy resilience, which is also the theme of October’s Energy Action Month, “Energy resilience enables Army readiness.”

Readiness is the Army’s first priority. While lightbulbs may not seem important to that mission,they are one piece that contributes to the installation’s ability to sustain operations for mission-related support.

For instance, in a blackout, with a smaller demand for energy to power lighting, a smaller generator can be used, Filatow said. Combined with other projects, all of these energy savings contribute to energy resilience and security.

In a memo to the Army, Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham, assistant chief of staff for Installation Management, and Jordan Gillis, acting assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment call on a “Total Army force effort” to support Army energy programs.

“During the month of October, it is everyone’s responsibility to become energy informed and aware, and to apply this knowledge throughout the year.

We urge the entire Army Family to remain mindful of energy use, reduce consumption, innovate and promote energy awareness and action.”

To learn more about Army Office of Energy initiatives, visit www.asaie.army.mil/Public/ES/oei/ index.html.

Wiesbaden Education Center

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A contractor removes an old fixture from the ceiling in the fitness center’s weight area in preparation for the installation of a new LED fixture.

The new LED fixtures will produce more light with less glare and heat than the old fixtures. The LED fixtures will also contribute to energy savings as part of a project across post that included the replacement of more than 5,000 fixtures in 20 buildings.

Central Texas College will be offering Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course at Clay Kaserne. Classes will begin Oct. 24, and end Feb. 13, 2019, held every Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A four-day extended weekend break for the Thanksgiving holiday and a two week winter holiday recess has been worked into the course schedule.

The EMT-B course provides five credit hours designed to afford the student with specialized occupational theory, focused medical knowledge and skills and emergent health care service concepts.The course is prepared through lecture, practicum and emergency department and health clinic (student-patient) rotations mandated by National Registry EMT Certification,allowing them to work at hospitals,fire and rescue organizations, ambulance companies or other health care agencies. Upon successful completion of both EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1160 (held simultaneously), students will earn an American Red Cross Basic Life Support card and are eligible to take the EMT-B examination either through the Texas Department of State Health Services or via the National Registry.

The deadline to register is Oct. 23 for civilians (non-military) and Oct. 22 for military.

Please contact the CTC Wiesbaden Site Coordinator, Manuela Moortel, at the Wiesbaden Education Center for more information at (0611)143-548-1307, Mobile: (0151)5723-4540 or Email: wiesbaden@europe.ctcd.edu.

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Cheney said.

The group is inclusive and aimed for anybody who has suffered a loss, no matter who they lost, LeMauk emphasized.

The Bereavement Support Group meets every Monday (instead of formerly Tuesday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Volunteer Hub, Texasstrasse, Bldg.

7790, Stairwell 57, Apt. 4 on Hainerberg.

For more information, contact Cheney at mary.k.cheney.civ@mail.mil, LeMauk at federica.s.lemauk.civ@mail.mil or ACS at (0611)143-548-9201.

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Retiree Appreciation Day

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 and host nation holidays, which will affect businesses and services off post, as well as some on post staffed by local nationals.

Nov. 1 – German holiday All Saints Day Nov. 2 – Training holiday Nov. 12 – Federal holiday, Veterans’ Day Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Nov. 23 – Training holiday Call before you go on U.S., training and German holidays. Check the phonebook at wiesbaden.army.mil.

Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off; they are not guaranteed.

Time to “fall back”

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour. Daylight saving time ends at 3 a.m. Oct. 28 in Germany. It ends at 2 a.m.

Nov. 4 in the U.S.

COLA survey

Service members who don’t live in the barracks and have been permanently stationed in Wiesbaden for at least three months are being asked to take the Cost of Living Allowance, Living Pattern Survey, along with their Family members.

The survey requests information on shopping habits on and off post and data will be used to help determine cost of living adjustments. Go to www.defensetravel. dod.mil/site/colaSurvey.cfm?ID=Germany.

CIF closure

The Wiesbaden Central Issue Facility will close from Oct. 22 to 26 to conduct its annual inventory. Soldiers should schedule appointments accordingly. Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

For more information call DSN 546-6030.

Next CIE

USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and U.S. Army Europe G1 will host an Army in Europe Retiree Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Mission Command Center on Clay Kaserne.

The event is conducted to demonstrate the Army’s appreciation for retired Soldiers’past service to the nation and to foster their support for the Army, its current Soldiers, and their Families. This annual public event

provides a forum to update retiring and retired Soldiers and their Family members and survivors on changes in their retirement benefits and entitlements and seeks their involvement in installation and command programs.

The event provides opportunities to renew acquaintances, listen to guest speakers, renew ID cards and get medical checkups and other services.

DFAS, 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 pressure checks, women’s health issues, eye examinations, Tricare representative, hearing exams, cancer screenings, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory services, etc.

For more information contact Kristin Banks at (0611)143-5481614, email: kristin.d.banks.civ@mail. mil; or Andres Cortes at (0611)143548-1600, email: andres.r.cortes.civ@ mail.mil.

OBSERVANCE Continued from page 1 Lt. Col. Angela Reber, commander of the 24th MI Battalion, told the crowd at the start of the event, “It is an honor for us to stand shoulder to shoulder daily with the great men and women who serve this nation as they share and celebrate their culture and traditions with us.”

Performances included Fandango, Salsa, Merengue típico, Panamanian Denesa, Cumbia, Jarabe Tapatío, Peruvian Tusuy Kusun and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu demonstrations.

Food and information tables represented Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,Cuba,Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Photos by Emily Jennings/ USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Dancers perform during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Oct. 3. Performances included a Fandango, Salsa, Merengue, Panamanian Denesa, Cumbia, Jarabe Tapatío, Peruvian Tusuy Kusun and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu demonstrations.

Opportunities abound at Youth Jobs and Volunteer Expo

If you missed the Aug. 23 Community Information Exchange, view the slides at www.herald-union.com/community-information-exchange or go to www.wiesbaden. army.mil and click “News and Info.” The next CIE is Oct. 24 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center and the theme will be Halloween activities/fall clean-up.

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Wiesbaden students explored a host of job and volunteer possibilities during the Youth Jobs and Volunteer Expo Oct. 10 at Wiesbaden High School.

Notice

Persons having property belonging to or indebted to the deceased, Melvin D. Spruill Jr., please contact 1LT Shaun D. Brooks at shaun.d.brooks.mil@mail.mil or (0611)143-546-8060.

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ACS offers free financial counseling

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Dawn Torres-Gale Army Community Service

s it important to you to feel in control of your money rather than your money controlling you? Are you someone who has mastered the basics of personal finance but want to get to the next level to reach some of your financial goals? If you answered yes to either question then the Personal Financial Counseling Program is here for you.

The Military Family Life Counseling-Personal Financial Counseling Program provides an opportunity for active duty and reserve military members to receive personalized guidance from an accredited personal financial provider on topics such as creating spending and debt repayment plans, credit

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score and report reviews and remediation advice, pre planning for first time home buying, student loan repayment plans, Thrift Savings Plan/Blended Retirement System education and basic retirement planning calculations. Spouses of active duty and reserve members are welcome to attend with the member or alone if the member is not available. Retired military members and their spouses are also eligible for PFC services for the first 180 days of their retirement.

For an appointment contact Dawn Torres-Gale, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFCÂŽ) at Army Community Service, Bldg. 7790 on Hainerberg, call (0151) 452-14930 or email pfc. wiesbaden.usa@zeiders.com. This service is available through Dec. 14.

Wiesbaden Health Clinic offers flu shots DoD ID card holders are invited to the following walk-up flu shot clinics: Nov. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tony Bass Gym Nov. 14, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tony Bass Gym Nov. 16, 1 to 5 p.m. at the PX Nov. 30, 1 to 5 p.m. at the PX

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Those receiving shots are reminded to wear short sleeves, have DoD ID available and plan to stay for 10 to 15 minutes afterward for monitoring. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may still receive the shot. Follow the clinic on Facebook for updates.

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Community notes CPR and first aid

Join the American Red Cross Wiesbaden for an adult and pediatric first aid, CPR and AED course. Complete an online portion and attend the hands-on skills training from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22. Cost is $55.

Call (0611)143-548-1760 or email wiesbaden@redcross.org to register.

Fall Bazaar

Community members can get a head start on their holiday shopping during the annual Fall Bazaar Oct. 26 to 28 at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center.

Shop for tax-free international goods ranging from furniture to pottery, carpets to wine and other items.

Holiday assistance

9:30 a.m. to noon — interviews and tentative job offers.

For more information visit wiesbaden.armymwr.com.

from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3. This month’s “Maker Space” will feature Origami – the art of paper folding. Stop by the library or call (0611) 143-548-9821 to reserve ‘Sound of Music’ Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart your space.

Playhouse features its latest Salsa Night The Vault Club and Casino musical production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound holds Salsa Night starting at 8 of Music,” opening at 7:30 p.m. p.m. Nov. 17. Take a free dance Nov. 30. Follow the adventures of class from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. the Von Trapp family in Austria German classes as the approach of World War II Increase your language skills events impact their lives. Other during Army Community Serplay dates are Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, vice’s free German language 15; Jan. 4, 5 and 6. Performances classes Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and p.m. The next new session starts Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays. Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. Pick up tickets at the Playhouse 18. Sign up at ACS in Bldg. 7790 or Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts on Hainerberg or call (0611) Center.

143-548-9201.

CFC chili cook-off

Taste homemade chilis and vote for your favorite at the Combined Federal Campaign chili cook-off from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Tony Bass Gym. Pledge cards will be available on site. Call 5480401 to enter. Prizes available for winners.

Graduation ceremony

All students who have or The Holiday Assistance will graduate with a certificate Program assists military and or degree from a college or civilian Families, primarily the university in 2018 are invited Families of specialists and below, to participate in a graduation with actual needs during the recognition ceremony at 2 holiday season. This includes a p.m. Nov. 14 at the Tony Bass food voucher or gift certificates Auditorium. Graduates must for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

RSVP by Nov. 9 at usarmy.

Completed applications (availwiesbaden.imcom-europe.list.

Library Origami able through chain of command Join the Wiesbaden Library education-center@mail.mil or and at ACS) signed by the comstaff for a fun-filled afternoon call (0611)143-548-1302. mander or designated authority must reach the U.S. Army GarU.S. & GERMAN ATTORNEYS rison Wiesbaden, Army ComUS & German Divorces • Support Issues munity Service, Bldg. 7790 on Wills and Probate • Employment • EEO • MSPB Hainerberg by 3:30 p.m. Nov. FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM Personal Injury • Contractor Issues • Tax 12 for Thanksgiving and Dec. CALL 069-299-2069-0 email: maiss@up12legal.de 14 for Christmas. Call (0611) 143-548-9201.

CYS job fair

Wiesbaden Child and Youth Services hosts a Job Fair from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.

Managers are looking to hire Child and Youth Program Assistants (direct caregiver positions).

Flex and regular part-time positions are available. Applicants should bring two copies of their resume, passport, Social Security card and two references (email and phone). Applicants must be age 18 or above, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, able to lift and carry 40 pounds, and have a favorable completion of pre-employment and background checks. The recruitment schedule of events is as follows: 8 to 10 a.m. — Applications and resumes accepted

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Trivia night

Show off your trivia knowledge during Trivia Night at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on Nov. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your team or join one at the WEC. Call (0611) 143-548-9406.

Winter vehicle checks

by alcohol use disorders.

The Wiesbaden Al-Anon group meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Clay Chapel Annex, first classroom on the right.

Host Nation Orientation

Army Community Service sponsored Host Nation Orientation is a great way for newcomers to learn about German culture, language, public transportation, and tips about living in our community. Host Nation Orientation is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wiesbaden EnterDisability awareness The Wiesbaden Equal Op- tainment Center. Call ACS at portunity Office will host a (0611) 143-548-9201 for more National Disability Employ- information. ment Month observance at 11 Spanish Story Time a.m. Oct. 26 in the Tony Bass Children up to age 6 are Auditorium. All personnel and invited to enjoy stories, songs Family members are encour- and more in Spanish during aged to attend.

Spanish Language Story Time Alcohol support group every second Tuesday of the Al-Anon is a support group month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for Families and friends affected at the Wiesbaden Library.

The Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center is offering Vehicle Winter Inspection Checks throughout October and November. The staff will check to see if your car is winter ready. Cost is $15. Call (0611) 143-548-9817 to make an appointment.

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Halloween happe Trunk or treat

The American Red Cross Wiesbaden will host a Trunk or Treat event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the parking lot on lower Hainerberg by the old PX and the Taunus Theater.

There will be a bounce house donated by Friends of the 66th, American Red Cross photo booth, free hot dogs, candy, popcorn and drinks courtesy of the USO, food for purchase on site courtesy of AAFES food trucks, AFN live show and eagle attendance, furry friends courtesy of the American Red Cross PaWs Program, costume contest winner announced at 5:30 p.m., best trunk contest winner announced at 6 p.m., and an allergy friendly trunk-or-treating area. The Taunus Theater will have movie showings and the Amelia Earhart Playhouse will have their haunted house in the old PX. Please email wiesbaden@redcross.org to volunteer.

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Trick or treat meet-up points Clay - Newman Village bus stop Aukamm - South entrance to the housing area Crestview - Gazebo behind the DoDEA bus stop Hainerberg - USO Pavilion

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Wear flame retardant costumes.

Hem costumes so kids don’t trip and fall.

Apply reflective tape to Halloween costumes.

Avoid cumbersome masks. Use make-up instead so that sight and hearing are not impeded Wear comfortable, practical shoes.

Keep your costume and wig away from candles.

Don’t carry fake swords, guns, knives or similar

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Official trick or treating will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 in all housing areas. Families are advised that trick or treating is limited to the exterior of buildings. Ghouls and goblins are prohibited from entering stairwells in multifamily units.

Haunted House

Celebrate Halloween by visiting the Amelia Earhart Playhouse’s Haunted House. Visitors will be led by Hansel, Gretel and other Grimm’s Fairy Tale characters through the Haunted Forest. Follow the trail if you dare. Hosted by the staff and volunteers of the Amelia Earhart Playhouse, the Haunted House will be held in the former shopping center in Lower Hainerberg on Oct. 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

A Children’s Hour will be featured from 6 to 7 p.m. (no children under age 3 are permitted). Call (0611) 143-548-9812 if interested in taking part.

accessories that look authentic.

Stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric.

If you are making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out.

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Plan your route ahead of time.

If driving, pay special attention to kids running in-between or behind vehicles..

Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.

Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.

Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.

Walk, don’t run.

Always watch for cars backing up or turning.

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The Wiesbaden Entertain invites patrons to wear their fa een costume for an evening of Halloween Costume Party on O at 8 p.m. Bowl in costume and rental. Children in costumes get of bowling. A costume contest 11 p.m. Call (0611) 143-548information.

Zombie run

Put on your spookiest costum fun at the annual Zombie Run on at 9 a.m. The five-kilometer wal at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitnes Recreation Center. Call (0611) for more information.

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Respect other people and their property.

Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.

Never accept rides from strangers.

Don’t approach unfamiliar pets or animals.

Don’t cut across yards and stay out of backyards.

Don’t trample through flower beds and gardens.

Be polite and say “thank you.”

Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.

Report any suspicious or criminal activity to Military Police or Polizei.

Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume.

Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters.

It is safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candles in a jack-o-lantern. If you use a real candle,

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p.m. at the Fitness Center.This functional fitness event will include a Chipper Workout — four or more functional fitness movements lasting 40 minutes (to be revealed the evening of the event).The top three individuals will be awarded an MWR giveaway for the best costume. Cost is $10 per individual or $15 per couple. Call (0611) 143-548-9801 for details.

Costume scramble

Golfers are invited to wear their favorite Halloween garb for the Halloween Costume Scramble from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Rheinblick Golf Course. The nine-hole scramble golf tournament will feature a 3 p.m. shotgun start. A prize for the best team costumes will be awarded, as well as gross and net winners. Cost is $25 for Rheinblick and RMeV members, $35 for ID cardholders and $55 for guests (includes green fee). For more information visit wiesbaden. armymwr.com.

use extreme caution. Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit. When lighting candles inside jack-o-lanterns, use long fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter. Be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards.

Halloween parties

Using common sense can make a party a great one and avoid anything that may ruin it. For adult parties, keep an eye on the drinking and don’t let it get out of hand. Take the keys away from anyone that may be driving. Have at least one person stay sober and offer to drive those people home who may be too intoxicated to drive. _____________________________________ Saftey tips courtesty of the Wiesbaden Safety Office

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ix years ago, the former Wiesbaden Army Airfield was renamed Gen. Lucius D. Clay Kaserne in honor of “the Father of the Berlin Airlift” and to connect to the host nation, according to reports on Army.mil.

The installation that many now commonly refer to simply as “Clay” got its name from the man who led American forces in Germany during the Berlin Blockade.

Clay was the U.S. Military Governor and Commander in Chief of European Command, predecessor to today’s U.S. Army Europe, from 1947 to 1949.

Clay was one of very few to earn four-star rank without holding a combat command, according to an obituary published in The New York Times in 1978. It went on to describe a general who was “decisive.”

“In war and peace, in the Army and in business, he was known as one who

could get things done,” the obituary said. “He sometimes worked 72 hours at a stretch.

He was a calm, tenacious trouble shooter with a knack for bringing order out of chaos. His rise to the rank of full general was credited to his extraordinary ability as administrator and leader.”

Clay was born in 1898 in Marietta, Georgia, graduated from West Point in 1918 and by 1942 became the youngest brigadier general in the Army.

Clay ordered the Berlin Airlift on June 26, 1948, following the Berlin Blockade by the Soviets.

The independent Air Force, not even a year old, launched the full-scale airlift using C-47 Skytrains to ferry 80 tons of supplies from Wiesbaden to Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, requiring a total of 32 missions. USAFE headquarters hurriedly rounded up 110 of the “Gooney Birds.”

The two-engine plane carried three tons of cargo at a cruising speed of 175 miles per hour over a range of 1,500 miles. Many of the aircraft were war-weary, still emblazoned with the three horizontal stripes used to designate friendly aircraft during the D-Day landings at Normandy four years earlier.

Deliveries on Day 2 jumped up to 295 tons. By Day 3, deliveries had soared to 384 tons.

By the end of the airlift, the Allies were hauling 8,000 tons of supplies per day.

Clay resigned his post following the lifting of the Berlin Blockade in 1949.

Berlin Airlift: This month 70 years ago

In October 1948:

Youths here protest “Berlin Verdicts” A resolution protesting the “Berlin Verdicts,” passed

by Berlin city officials against youths who had participated in a political demonstration was sent to “The American Military Government of Germany.”The resolution demanded the principle of the Atlantic Charter to be put into practice, the state of war to be terminated and peace to be concluded.

Volunteers will canvass for donations for Berlin As part of the “Aid for Berlin campaign,” 1500 volunteers canvassed the homes of Frank-

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furt Germans for donations of food and clothing, helping the people of Berlin.Canvassers also requested the “subscriptions” of spare rooms for children evacuated from Berlin.

German Youth make “Vittles” chutes Members of the Praunheim GYA (German Youth Activity) Center, made 150 miniature parachutes to drop candy to children in Berlin during “Operation Vittles.”

“Vittles” Ground Phases speeded by 7865 Ord Co. To accommodate the heavy demand for night driving on ground phases of the Airlift, two innovations have been

developed by the 7865 Ord. Co. and were to be installed on “Vittles”vehicles, one being the mounting of searchlights with a movable mount on top of the vehicles, secondly a mud plate that fit up around the entire wheel, preventing the vehicle from sinking in deep mud.

Hoechst GYA sends gifts to Berlin needy: Four bundles of clothing made by children of the Hoechst GYA (German Youth Activity) Center were flown to Berlin and distributed to children in need. ___________________ Compiled by Julia Hensel, USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs, based on reports in the Occupation Chronicle.

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NEWS & FEATURES

NTV drivers must take winter training Wiesbaden Driver Testing and Training Station

All Soldiers, civilians, local nationals, Department of Defense employees and authorized volunteers operating nontactical vehicles are required to complete Winter Drivers Orientation by Oct. 31 and report their training status to the Driver Testing and Training Station.

The following options are available to complete this annual training requirements: • Option 1: The DTTS located on Clay Kaserne, Bldg. 1023W, third floor in room 324 will provide classroom training by appointment only. There will be two training sessions scheduled by appointment at 1 p.m. in German and at 2 p.m. in English every Tuesday. The classroom has room for 25 people. Units, Directorates and section leaders must contact the DTTS at DSN 546-6077/6076/6075, Civ. (0611)143-546-6077/6076/6075 to schedule single and group trainings.

• Option 2: Units and Directorates can conduct their own training. The

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DTTS can provide a CD and stamp for sign out (limited sets are available for maximum 7 days). After completion of the orientation training,instructors will fill out the attendance rosters for LNs and US/DAC, and stamp the military license, OF 346 (U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification) and DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator’s Qualification Record).

Units, directorates and all section leaders will submit the completed roster of personnel trained and return the stamp to DTTS.The DTTS is responsible for notifying the Transportation Motor Pool and Safety Office.

Soldiers and civilians (Local National, DoD Employees and authorized Volunteers) who are Non-Tactical Vehicle operators and have not complied with the mandatory training will not be authorized to dispatch or operate a Non-Tactical Vehicle in this garrison, beginning Nov. 1.

Once requirements have been completed the Soldiers and civilians will be allowed to resume NTV operations.

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Mandatory training must be completed by Oct. 31 for driving a government vehicle.

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NEWS & FEATURES Fire inspector recognized

Rolling into the future

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Wiesbaden Fire Department Fire Inspector Karin Morrell is congratulated on her IMCOM Europe Fire Inspector of the Year Award by Lt. Col. Edwin Escobar, Wiesbaden’s Director of Emergency Services, and Daniel Corzelius, DES Fire Chief. “I feel very honored,” Morrell said. “It is a good feeling when people recognize your work. The whole team met and then I received the certificate by Lt. Col. Escobar.

I was pleasantly surprised.”

Army veteran Dr. Rory Cooper shows off medical rehabilitation robotics technologies Oct. 1 at the Mission Command Center on Clay Kaserne. Cooper has worked extensively to assist veterans via joint collaborations between the Veterans’ Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His pneumatic chair is completely powered by compressed air and therefore completely submersible, making it ideal for the beach or water park. The yellow and black chair moves in all directions, as well as forward to help a user get out of the chair. A handcycle (not pictured) is custom fitted to Cooper’s body and very light weight due to its carbon fiber construction.

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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

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SPORTS & LEISURE

Sports shorts 10k Turkey Trot

Work off a few pounds during the 10k Turkey Trot walk/run at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 starting at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center. Participants will have a chance to win a frozen turkey. Participation is free — or pay $5 for an event-themed T-shirt. Call (0611) 143-548-9830 for more information.

NFL London trip

Join Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation for a trip to London Oct. 19 to 22, including a live NFL football game featuring the Tennessee Titans vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. Cost is $589 per adult, $439 for children up to age 11. Register at the fitness center or call (0611) 143-548-9830.

CYS winter sports

Enroll through Nov. 16 for Child and Youth Services winter season sports.The season will run from December to March with sports including basketball, cheer, wrestling, dodgeball and bowling. Register at Parent Central Services or call (0611) 143-548-9356.

Trip to Verdun

The Wiesbaden Library and Outdoor Recreation host an interactive trip to Verdun, France, on Nov. 10 to commemorate the Cen-

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tennial of World War I. Verdun was the site of the longest lasting battle of WWI with more than 700,000 casualties. Cost is $99 including round-trip transportation and entrance fees.

Sign up at the fitness center.

NFL Sundays at the Vault

Watch the action unfold at the Vault Club and Casino during NFL Sundays. Bring your friends with groups of four getting one free pizza with the purchase of a beverage. Also win prizes during the Halftime Trivia Contest. Call (0611) 143-548-9410 for more information.

Engelberg Express

Go skiing or snowboarding in Engelberg, Switzerland, with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation Nov. 24. Cost is $129 for adults, $99 for ages 15 and under, including free use of ski or snowboard gear. Register by Nov. 18.

Spin and body shred

The fitness center hosts a “Drop the Turkey: Spin and Body Shred” event from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Participants will have the opportunity to burn off that gravy, mashed potatoes and turkey in this intense and strenuous 90-minute training session with a professional fitness instructor. Cost is $8 per person or $14 per couple. Call (0611) 143-548-9830.

Taunus Theater listings Thursday, Oct. 18 Bad Times at the EL Royale (R) 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 The Hate U Give (PG13) 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) 2 p.m.

The Hate U Give (PG13) 4 p.m.

Halloween (R) 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21 The Hate U Give (PG13) 3 p.m.

Halloween (R) 6 p.m.

Oct. 22 and 23 No Showing

Wednesday, Oct. 24 Halloween (R) 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 The Hate U Give (PG13) 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 Hunter Killer (R) 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27 Johnny English Strikes Again (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Hunter Killer (R) 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 28 Johnny English Strikes Again (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Hunter Killer (R) 6 p.m.

Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 No Showing Wednesday, Oct. 31 Hunter Killer (R) 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1 White Boy Rick (R) 7 p.m.

Regular showings are $6.50 for adults and $3.75 for children; 3D showings are $8.50 for adults and $5.75 for children.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The clinic will be closed Thursday, Oct. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Schedule appointments: Online at www.tricareonline.com Call DSN 590-5762 or (06371) 9464-5762

Medical readiness

2.8%

Percent of Soldiers classified as Medical Readiness Classification (MRC) 4 HQDA Standard is 2%.

*Data as of Oct. 5

Access to Care

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Routine screening

Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic

Approximately 246,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. That means that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is currently the second leading cancer in American women, behind skin cancer.

Signs and symptoms

Indicators of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, changes in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid coming from the nipple or red scaly patches of skin located on the breast or in the underarm region.

Every member of our overseas family is important and we encourage you to take charge of your health. Studies have shown that prevention and early detection are the best strategies of defense. The Wiesbaden Health Clinic staff would like to take this opportunity to remind all our community members of the importance of self-examination and routine breast

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cancer screening. It holds the potential to save a life.

The United States Preventative Task Force recommends that women 50 to 74 years old receive a mammogram every two years. Initiation of screening can begin earlier for women 40 to 49 based on risk factors and patient preference.

We encourage you to discuss this with your primary care provider, who can provide guidance and help you make an informed decision.

Routine screening mammogram referrals may be placed by Primary Care Teams or through self-referral if an individual is over 40 years old and not having symptoms. Soldiers and Family members may select to have mammogram screenings through a local host nation radiology center or through Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Only routine screening mammograms may be scheduled via self-referral.

If someone is experiencing symptoms, they must be seen by their primary care provider.

Requirements for self-referral: • At least one year from last mammogram • Must be 40 years old or above • Must not be currently pregnant • No breastfeeding history in the past six months Soldiers and Family members may call the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Mammography Department by phone at (06371) 9464-6331 to self-refer.

(Appointment Wait Time) Patients who call for an URGENT appointment are seen within:

.58 days Tricare standard = 1 day *Data as of Sept. 2018 Patients who call for a ROUTINE appointment are seen within:

4.7 days Tricare standard = 7 days *Data as of Sept. 2018

Patient Satisfaction JOES Satisfaction Levels

96.0% *91 responses

Positive ICE Comments

63%

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Your feedback matters to us.

Please complete the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey ( JOES) or Interactive Customer Evaluation.

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AWC can help chronic pain sufferers Army Wellness Center

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “chronic pain affects the anatomy of the brain and impairs certain nerve pathways, leading to a ‘negative feedback loop’ that results in more pain and accompanying emotional and reasoning problems”.

Chronic pain can affect every aspect of our daily lives and can be detrimental to overall health and wellness.

It often affects sleep, physical performance, our ability to focus throughout the day, and can even affect the way we process our emotions.

The Wiesbaden Army

Wellness Center offers appointments for biofeedback which can not only be helpful in reducing stress and improving sleep but has also been proven to be extremely beneficial to those experiencing chronic pain. Biofeedback is the process of learning how to control the body’s physiological reactions, such as heart rate, by changing one’s thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

During an appointment clients are connected to a heart rate monitor that provides feedback regarding the individuals’ physiologic state.

This information can then be used to assess a client’s progress and determine which of

several different pain management techniques provide the most benefit for that specific individual.

Here is what William Choate has to say about his experience with biofeedback techniques at the Wiesbaden Army Wellness Center, “My time thus far with the wellness center has been amazing. The Stress management appointments have been a huge help and have been extremely beneficial in relaxing.” Honestly, I feel great both mentally and physically after my appointments. They are a huge help and have given me tools to utilize to help manage the stresses of life and work.”

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New dental, vision plans available through FEDVIP Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends Dec. 31.

Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.

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between 10 dental and four vision options. This fall will be your first chance to enroll in a FEDVIP dental or vision plan for 2019 coverage. If you’re eligible, you can enroll in FEDVIP during the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season. This runs from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10.

Who is eligible?

• Retired service members and their Families who were eligible for TRDP are eligible for FEDVIP dental coverage. Also, they’re eligible for FEDVIP vision coverage if enrolled in a TRICARE health plan.

• Family members of active

duty service members who are enrolled in a TRICARE health plan are eligible for FEDVIP vision coverage.

• Children enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Young Adult aren’t eligible to enroll in FEDVIP. For more information, visit www.benefeds.com.

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