USAG Bavaria Weekly Newsletter 3 Sept 2014

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3 September 2014 U.S. Army Garrison BAVARIA–Tower Barracks/ Rose Barracks

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Check for updates on community news, information and events at: www.grafenwoehr.army.mil

Click on a section to go straight to its page: ACS / Adult Education & Training / Community Highlights / Exchange News / Facility & Road Openings, Closures, Construction / Religious / School News / Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation / Volunteers & other help needed / Was ist Los?

Community Highlights Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more

“Like” us on Facebook “Like” U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information, to peruse pictures of community events, for a rundown of fests, fairs, markets and shows in Bavaria. There are also force protection tips and updates on protests and demonstrations in our area.

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Bavarian News online Head to the Bavarian News website to get timely news and see what events are happening in the community.

Here are the latest Bavarian News stories for this week: Been away for a while? Check out this short video update on USAG Bavaria events in the past month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lqqMZJwtdCA&list=FLqFLGktArwHOA_I1d7MSKgg In the thick of things. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade drop in on a mock village for Saber Junction. http://www.army.mil/article/132889 September is Suicide Awareness Month. U.S. Army Europe’s commanding general weighs in on being resilient and Army Strong. http://www.army.mil/article/132893/ As easy as eins, zwei, drei. It’s not too late to sign up for ACS and local volkschule German language classes which begin this fall. http://www.army.mil/article/131098/ Willkommen. U.S. Army Europe welcomes the Bundeswehr’s Brig. Gen. Markus Laubenthal as its new chief of staff. http://www.army.mil/article/132743/ Strong resistance. Estonian Soldiers face U.S. opposition forces during Saber Junction. http://www.army.mil/article/132704 Cream of the crop. Thirty top Soldiers, NCOs and junior officers will converge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Sept. 1419, to compete for the honor of being called Best Warrior. http://www.army.mil/article/132632/ Storming the castle. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade compete in an Estonian recon challenge. http://www.army.mil/article/132057/ Was ist los, Bavaria? Looking for things to do in and around Bavaria? Check out this article and more on Bavarian News Online. http://www.army.mil/article/130556/.

Things to do in Garmisch. http://issuu.com/kimgillespie/docs/hnnewsletter20140807 Was ist los in Franken? http://www.army.mil/article/113592/

For these stories and more, visit www.bavariannews.com.

September is Suicide Prevention Month Watch this video to find out what you can do because even one suicide is one too many. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fAZmeROzTk&index=1&list=FLqFLGktArwHOA_I1d7MSKgg

For Gold Star Families 11 Sep: The USAG Bavaria GMC will be showing the movie “Gold Star Children” at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Rose Barracks ACS for Gold Star Mother’s/Family day. This movie documents the lives of several children who lost a parent to wars in Vietnam and more recently, OEF/OIF. RSVP to 476-2650 or 09662-83-2650 if you plan on attending. All Survivors are invited regardless of Gold Star status. Each Survivor family will receive a personal copy of the movie upon request.

USAG Bavaria SHARP Annual Refresher Training Last chance to get your USAG Bavaria SHARP Annual Refresher Training.

9 Sep: 1:00 p.m. at the Hohenfels Post Theater.

15 Sep: 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m at the Rose Barracks Multipurpose Center Bldg. 134.

This training is required for all USAG Bavaria Soldiers and DA Civilians who have not yet completed their annual SHARP in-classroom training.

For more information please contact Shalise Bates-Pratt, Acting Garrison SARC at DSN 475-8149 or shalise.l.batespratt.civ@mail.mil.

Netzaberg Youth Center Now: New Hours started Sept. 1 Due to construction limiting accessibility, the Center changed opening hours to 2:30-6:45 p.m. Mon-Fri. Every other Saturday day trips, bowling and more will be offered. Activities will be held on Tower Barracks.

For more information contact the Youth Center at DSN 475-9393, CIV 09641-83-9393

CFC It is time for CFC to begin again. The 2014 CFC-Overseas Europe (CFC-O) is scheduled for 8 Sep. through 7 Nov.

Soldier InfoExpo 18 Sep: Have you ever wondered what there is to do around post? Stop by the INFOEXP0 and find out! You will be surprised what's available to do and to see in USAG Bavaria and the surrounding German communities. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in Bldg. 134 on Rose Barracks.

High-Visibility Vests Now Required Inside Vehicles A new regulation now makes it mandatory to have a high-visibility vest inside vehicles in Germany. The vest can be red, yellow or orange, but must comply with German or European standards. Drivers found without a vest in their vehicles may be fined. The vest must be inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle and not in the trunk. Only one vest per car is required, but one vest for each person is not discouraged. Fines can be as high as 1,300 euros.

Vehicle Registration appointment line In light of the recent back-log at vehicle registration, USAG Bavaria has created an appointment line to help streamline the process. Customers can make appointments for 30 days out for 8-10:50 a.m. The office will accept walk-ins from 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. The vehicle registration appointment line is DSN 475-6752, CIV 09641-83-6752. Customers can call from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., except from 11-11:30 a.m. (lunch), to make appointments.

Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility – Limited Appointments Due to an unexpected departure of their military veterinarian, as well as the long-term absence of their civilian veterinarian, the Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) must reduce its appointment availability. Until a new military

veterinarian arrives, which likely won't be until September, appointment times will be limited; however, appointments for health certificates and vaccinations necessary for PCS travel will be prioritized.

Pets requiring surgery or sick-call visits will be referred to off-post services or other military veterinary clinics. The VTF will open during normal operating hours for questions, clearing, registration and over-the-counter sales, with hours being: 8 a.m. - noon & 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and 9:30 a.m. - noon &1 - 4 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments can be made or questions answered by calling the VTF front desk at DSN 476-2370, CIV 09662-83-2370.

USO Grafenwoehr Family Fest 27 Sep: USO Grafenwoehr will be hosting "USO Grafenwoehr Family Fest" on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, from noon-4 p.m. This will be our biggest event of the year, and we're expecting more than 1000 people to take part in the festivities.

We would appreciate it if you could please help us by distributing the attached flyer out to the community. The location of the event will be behind the USO Grafenwoehr pavilion, Tower Barracks, Bldg. 150.

We will have a BBQ, face painting, tug-o-war, live entertainment and various family-friendly activities. There will be giveaways including one weekend getaway for Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch. We will also give away one round-trip airline ticket to the United States, courtesy of United Airlines, one Xbox 360, and many more giveaways! Please spread the word to your soldiers and family members.

For anyone interested in volunteering, different opportunity slots available on www.usovolunteer.org for this event (for which we need, at least, 60 volunteers). Shifts are available throughout the day for setup, food service, games/activities, and more. Once they sign up and receive a welcome email, they will be able to choose what slots they would like to volunteer. The volunteers are the "heart and soul" of our center!

At this event USO Grafenwoehr will also be celebrating its 5th birthday so there will be cake and refreshments for those who attend.

If you have any questions or concern about this event (or any other program), e-mail CGodoy@uso.org.

Are you or someone you know a WWII veteran?

25 Oct: Veterans of World War II will be honored at the Army in Europe Retiree Appreciation Day hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Oct. 25, at Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden.

If you are a World War II veteran living in Europe, please send an email to usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur.mbx.aercpres@mail.mil indicating your interest in participating in Retiree Appreciation Day and provide your telephone number, home address, and a convenient date and time to call so the garrison can provide you with more details.

If you know of a World War II veteran living in Europe, please forward this to the veteran or send an email to usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur.mbx.aerc-pres@mail.mil or call Germany 49-(0)611-705-3919 providing as many of the contact details listed above as you can so an invitation to the Retiree Appreciation Day can be sent. A cut-off date for the identification of World War II Veterans for this event has been set for Sept. 12.

Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118, CIV 09641-83-118. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you’re never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength.

24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838, Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline DSN 475-4567, CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218, CIV 09662-83-3218 and Emergency Services DSN 117, CIV 09641-83-117.

For the latest information and videos, please check out http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/media2.asp.

ICE QR code Now it’s even easier to submit ICE - Interactive Customer Evaluation comments.

Take a snapshot of the code with your phone, and the code automatically directs you to ICE.

Bulk Trash Pick-Up The County Neustadt/WN will pick up bulk trash over the next few months. Bulk trash must be curbside, in front of your home no later than 6 a.m. on the scheduled pick-up day. Pick-up is provided by contractors of the County Neustadt. Please note that pick-ups will occur in 3 stages based on types of items.

For information on what will be picked up, what won’t be accepted and pickup dates for surrounding towns and military housing areas, recycling page on our website.

Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop The Thrifty Tower thrift shop is located in Bldg. 508 in Tower Barracks. Consignments are accepted during hours of store operation. Hours are Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and the first Friday of the each month from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All blue, peach and light green colored tickets are 75% off. Orange and yellow tickets are 50% off all items over $3. We also have clothing racks for .50 cents. Tsp purses $2. All tsp shoes $ 3. We also have TSP jeans for $3. All transformers from 300 thru 1600-watts are $10 off. We are not accepting clothes for consignments for first two weeks of this month. Volunteers and donations are always welcome (remember your donations help our community) CIV 09641-9260377 or on Facebook.

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Facebook page. Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop: Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks.

IG Satellite Office US Army Europe has opened a satellite Inspector General Office on Rose Barracks to provide on-onsite IG services for the Vilseck Military Community. The IG Office is located in building 166, (the former Finance & In-Processing Center), rooms 104 and 110. IG Office hours are from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, however, IG assistance can also be obtained by calling DSN 476-2965/2967, the USAREUR IG Hotline at 337-5555 or by email at usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur.mbx.oig-hotline@mail.mil.

Soldier for Life Separating from the Service? Did you know that the Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program, formerly known as Army Career and Alumni Program, is still a key resource in place to help with the transition to civilian life? Transition, higher education and accredited financial counselors are standing by ready to assist Soldiers, as early as 18 months before exiting the military. For more information go to http://issuu.com/bavariamilitarycommunity/docs/sfl_article_jul_14/0.

Traveling outside of Germany Planning on traveling outside of Germany? Don’t forget to check with your unit security office/S2 prior to leaving.

Army’s Funded Legal Education Program Do you want to be a JAG (and have the Army pay for school)? The Army is looking for dedicated and talented junior officers to become JAGs. The Office of The Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army's Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP). Under the FLEP program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active duty commissioned officers to law school at government expense. Interested officers should immediately sign up for the LSATs as the scores are needed for the selection board. Selected officers will attend law school beginning the fall of 2015 and will remain on active duty while attending law school. Interested officers should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1, to determine their eligibility. Officers serving in Bavaria interested in applying should contact their unit's legal advisor or the 7A JMTC Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, Major Ed Linneweber, at DSN 475-8061, edward.c.linneweber.mil@mail.mil.

Army Community Service (ACS) Contact Army Community Service (ACS) Tower Barracks, DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371. Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2650 CIV 09662-83-2650.

You can also contact ACS via email for info.

Hotlines to help: Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.

Army Community Service offers classes on and assistance with financial and employment readiness; mobilization, deployment and relocation readiness; family advocacy and new parent support programs. For a list of the classes and services, go to their webpage, class schedule or Facebook.

For the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), email them directly.

Newcomers!

If you’re new to USAG Bavaria, join us every Tuesday for the Newcomer Meet & Greet, 1:30– 2:30 p.m., Tower Barracks, Bldg 244, Rm 126.1.

Military and Family Life Consultants are here for you Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments. To contact a military life consultant, call Rose Barracks 0152-0294-0761 / 017-4147-6846 / 0152-04161349 or Tower Barracks 0152-0293-4290 / 0152-0241-5226, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Financial Readiness Library The ACS Financial Readiness Program has a small library from which Soldiers, Family members, and Civilian Employees can borrow for up to 30 days at a time.

Titles include: Common Sense for Mutual Funds – John Bogle, Millionaire Next Door – Stanley and Danko, The Way to Wealth – Benjamin Franklin, Smart Money Moves for African-Americans – Kelvin Boston, Total Money Makeover – Dave Ramsey, The Budget Kit – Judy Lawrence, Personal Financial Planning for the Armed Forces – Gayton & Handler.

We also have a limited supply of DVDs and Audio CD titles by Dave Ramsey For more information please call the Financial Readiness Program Manager at DSN: 476-2650, Comm: 09662-83-2650.

Pink Up the Pace 4 Oct: The Grafenwoehr Health Clinic, Child Youth Services (CYS) and Netzaberg Middle School (NMS) Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA)/Student Leaders are sponsoring the 2nd annual Pink up the Pace 5K!! Oct 4. At the Tower Barracks Fitness Center. Our Community Focus are the two Landstuhl Fisher Houses.

The NMS Knights will be wearing pink to school on Oct. 3 and the entire community is invited to join us by wearing pink on that Friday.

The NMS Junior Leaders look forward to kicking off the Fun Run series and keeping the tradition of 'partying with a purpose’ alive and well. NMS PTSA will be providing festive bubbles and beads and CYS will be presenting 300 medals to kids that run.

Every participant is encouraged to bring a monetary donation and to wear pink from head to toe.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 400 meter run for children under six. The 5K run will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

Break Away 5K Color Run 18 Oct: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In support of this, we will be having a 5K Color Run. The run starts at 10:00 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Tower Barracks Fitness Center. Call ACS at 09662-83-2650 for details.

Exchange News

For Exchange contests, offers and events, please head to www.shopmyexchange.com or their Facebook page. For local happenings, click on the Events tab on the Facebook page.

Netzaberg Express New Hours The Netzaberg Express NEW hours are Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun. closed.

Tower Barracks Express New Hours The Tower Barracks Express, located near the Burger King, is no longer open 24 hours. The NEW hours are SundayThursday: 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday-Saturday: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. We ask that customers plan accordingly.

Tower Barracks Exchange Mall New Concession coming this fall Coming this fall, the Tower Barracks Exchange will open two new concessions in the Exchange Mall. Specialty Shop featuring Trophy’s, engraving and custom framing. KICKZ Shoe Shop will feature casual to sport shoes normally not found in the Exchange Main Store, however, one special feature, is KICKZ will be able to make special orders on many brand shoes.

Salad Wednesdays Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are helping Soldiers, Airmen and their families eat healthy while saving money with “Salad Wednesdays.”

Every Wednesday, guests can take $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange direct-operated restaurants. “Salad Wednesdays” are part of the Exchange’s Operation BEFIT initiative, designed to promote health and wellness.

Volunteers and other help needed Red Cross Need Volunteers For more information on any of these upcoming events, volunteer opportunities or registering for courses, please contact the Tower Barracks Red Cross Office at DSN 475-1760 or CIV 09641-83-1760. Like us on Facebook – RedCrossBMC!

Health and Safety Training 17 Sep: Pediatric Only First Aid, CPR, and AED Training from 1pm-3pm, Bldg 162 Rose Barracks, course fee is $55.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Are You Interested in Becoming an American Red Cross Volunteer?

We are currently looking for dedicated individuals with a desire to volunteer within the Hohenfels community. Current Volunteer positions include: Office Assistants, Special Events, and Briefing volunteers.

The first step to become a Red Cross Volunteer is attending the New Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, September 3rd from 9:00am-10:00am, Red Cross Office Bldg. 162, Rose Barracks.

NEW DUTY HOURS – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, 08:00AM-04:00PM FOR ALL RED CROSS LOCATIONS

Sports, Fitness, Recreation & Wellness AAFES Movie Listing

Tower Barracks listings, click here.

Rose Barracks listings, here.

Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation FMWR hosts a variety of ongoing weekly events, trips, recreational activities and events. To see FMWR’s upcoming activities, check out their website, Facebook page or Bi-Weekly Newsletter.

For a monthly listing of events in USAG Bavaria, see the Link Magazine.

For day and overnight trips, see the Passport Travel Guide.

Bayern Rangers hockey team The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is gearing up for military and club tournaments. All interested players and fans are encouraged to join in the fun. For more info please see the team Facebook page.

The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team invites all interested DoD ID card holders to practice with the Bayern Rangers and Böheim Knights in September. If you are new to the USAG-Bavaria, and haven't shipped your hockey gear here, now is the time to send it over. The rink address is Am Bad 6, 95666 Mitterteich: 9 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 14 Sept. 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 16 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 19 Sept., 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.; 23 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 26 Sept., 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.; 30 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 3 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 5 Oct,. 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 12 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 19 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 26 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.

To join in the fun, just show up. Players must provide their own equipment and chip in to cover the cost of ice time, normally 10 € for a 90 minute skate.

Reconnection Workshop The American Red Cross is offering Reconnection Workshops to support the ease and transitions associated with army life along with training and deployments. These are confidential small-group modules, led by licensed mental health professionals. The workshops focus on building skills that enhance the likelihood of positive reconnections among family members, as well as the successful reengagement of the service member in civilian life, by increasing interactions and developing additional sources of support. Please contact the American Red Cross Station Chief at 09641-83-1760 for dates and times.

Army Wellness Center Want to get fit or lose weight? Have you hit a roadblock or just getting started? There are a multitude of resources available at the Army Wellness Center. They offer Metabolic Testing by appointment to determine caloric intake; basic nutrition classes; and on-going assistance to achieve weight management. You can also get glasses on basic nutrition, sleep hygiene, weight management or make an appointment for a fitness assessment. This is open to all ID Card Holders and you can call 476-4795 or 09662-83-4795 to set up an appointment. http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/wellnesscenter.asp.

Find us on Facebook USAG Bavaria, Army Community Service, VFW Tower Post 10692, Family & MWR, Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks Postal Service Centers, Education Centers, Graf Dog community, the EXCHANGE, Environmental Division, AFN Bavaria, Performing Arts Center, USAG Bavaria Chaplains, Tower Barracks DFAC, BMEDDAC, 2CR, Housing Dept., Provost Marshal Office , Netzaberg Middle School, Netzaberg Elementary School, Vilseck Falcons and Grafenwoehr Community Schools.

Facility & Road/Openings/Construction/Closures Highway 2166 Now-further notice: Highway 2166 from Vilseck towards Freihung and local road Vilseck Axtheid-Berg towards Vilseck Rose Barracks gate 5 is being rerouted due to construction of a traffic circle. Traffic will be rerouted towards highway 2123 (Hirschau-Großschoenbrunn) and over highway B-299 (Seugast-Freihung) back to highway 2166. Please follow "Umleitung" signs!

Rose Barracks Library 8 Sep: Closed for FMWR Annual works outing.

Tower Barracks Auto Skills Center 8 Sep: Closed for FMWR Annual works outing.

Tower Barracks ID Card Office 11 Sep: The ID Card office will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 11 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. due to mandatory training. Due to the closure, there will be no walk-ins or appointments during the morning on the Sept. 11.

Customers with appointments need to contact the ID Card office at DSN-475-8751 to reschedule. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Rose Barracks Central Issue Facility 19 Sep: Closed for Annual works outing.

Personal Property Processing Office (PPPO), Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) 26 Sep: PPPO, LRC Bavaria, Bldg 244, 2nd floor, will be closed for the annual works outing on Friday, Sept. 26.

POC for this action is Mr. Gerald B. Ross, Installation Transportation Officer, Transportation Division, LRC Bavaria, 405th AFSB Europe and Africa, E-mail gerald.b.ross.civ@mail.mil, DSN 475-8513.

Drivers Training and Testing Station move effective immediately Effective immediately, the Drivers Training and Testing Station will relocate from its current location in building 244 to building 301, third floor, room 200b, Tower Barracks. This is the same building as the vehicle registration office is located.

We appreciate your understanding as we seek to ensure better customer service to our customers. POC for this action is Mr. Gerald Ross, Installation Transportation Officer, DSN 475-6343 or Gerald.B.Ross.Civ@mail.mil

Religious For a list of church services and classes, please head to the Religious Services Organization webpage.

Chaplain Crisis Line After duty hours, please call: MP STATION CIV 09662-83-2490 or 09662-83-3397 / DSN 476-2490 or 476-3397.

USAG-GRAFENWOEHR IOC CIV 09641-83-7226 / DSN 475-7226. CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162-296-0838.

During business hours: Tower Barracks Chapel: DSN 475-1570, CIV 09641-83-1570. Rose Barracks Chapel: DSN 4761570, CIV 09662-83-1570.

Adult Education / Training Contact Army Education Centers Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2753, CIV 09662-83-2753. Tower Barracks, DSN 475-7239 CIV 09641-83-7239. Like us on Facebook or email for info.

FAST Classes Now – 16 Sep: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The registration period for these classes is from 11 Aug. until the last working day before the particular class begins. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers

to raise their GT score. This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact the Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/2753.

8 – 19 Sep: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The registration period for these classes is from 20 Aug. until the last working day before the particular class begins. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score. This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact the Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/2753.

College Field Reps are at Tower Barracks Every Wednesday Do you need to speak with a college field representative (CTC, UMUC, OU, and ERAC) but do not have time to drive to Rose Barracks? Visit the Education Center every Wednesday at Tower Barracks in BLDG 538, Room 3 from 0830-1630, Contact DSN 475-7239 CIV 0964-83-7239. An Education Counselor is available for general information between 0730 and 0830.

University of Maryland University College-Europe For information on classes and sign up dates, contact UMUC-Europe at DSN 476-2462 or CIV 09662-83-2462, or visit our website for more information. "Like" our Facebook page for up-to-date info. You can also visit the garrison universities website.

UMUC Europe is excited to announce registration for Fall 2014 Session 1, with classes starting 18 August. This fall, a new $2,000 Spouse of Servicemember (SOS) scholarship is being offered, as well as a $50 application fee waiver for any students who apply for admission from 28 July to 8 August. More information can be found at http://issuu.com/bavariamilitarycommunity/docs/kaiserslautern/0.

National Test Center (NTC) testing hours Please check the website for latest dates and times. Jump start your education and contact Kristin Wright to schedule an appointment at DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462.

University of Oklahoma - Vilseck Please check the website for latest degree programs offered. Visit us on Facebook at University of Oklahoma in Vilseck www.facebook.com/ouvilseck. You can also visit the garrison universities website.

The University of Oklahoma in Vilseck offers degree programs to military service members, civilians, and family members in an accelerated format that meets the demands of the working adult. The University offers both Master of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations, a Master of Human Relations, and a Masters of Education. Registration for Fall Session classes are now open! Contact Carla Miller at apvilseck@ou.edu, DSN 476-2069 or CIV 09662-83-2069.

Rose Barracks Fall Registration Courses Sept 23-28, PSC 5653 Democracies and Democratization December 9-14 ECON 5023 Statistics for Decision Making

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University From undergraduate certificates to Master’s degrees, we may have what you’ve been looking for. Your military experience and a degree from ERAU will make a powerful combination in the military and on into civilian life.

Current Embry-Riddle students have one more chance to use their Military Tuition Assistance for the 2014 fiscal year.

Register now for online undergraduate courses that run from September 8th – November 9th. The 2015 fiscal year tuition assistance funds will reset in October.

For more information regarding registration or getting started with Embry-Riddle, contact the Hohenfels Office or meet with a representative at the Rose Barracks Education Center next Tuesday, September 9th from 0930-1200.

For information on classes and sign up dates, contact ERAU at DSN 466-4139 or CIV 09472-83-4139, or visit our website for more information. You can also visit the garrison universities website.

Central Texas College CTC provides soldiers and their families with associate degree programs in many Vo-Tech career fields with both face-toface classes and distance learning (online) classes. For more information, contact CTC field representative Chuck Sligh at vilseck@europe.ctcd.edu, DSN 476-2362, CIV 09662-83-2362, Bldg 223, Rose Barracks Mon, Tue and Thur and at the Tower Barracks Multi Learning Facilty (MLF), Bldg. 538 Wed.

School News Grafenwoehr Elementary School Grafenwoehr Elementary School and Grafenwoehr Elementary School PTA were recognized nationally as a School of Excellence. Check out the press release at http://issuu.com/kimgillespie/docs/grafenwoehr_elementary_school_of_ex.

PCSing soon?: Please contact our registrar for the last day notice paperwork. DSN 475-6132, CIV 09641-83-6132.

Please remember if you wish to hand carry records to your child’s new school we will need 5 working days notice along with the last day notice.

School Office Hours School Hours Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 8:15 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

Phone Numbers DSN 475-7133, CIV 09641-83-7133

Vilseck Elementary School Vilseck Elementary School Sure Start Program Sure Start is a preschool program for at risk military families. We provide education, health, nutrition, and social services.

Children who are age four by September 1 are selected using specific criteria. Ranks E-1 to E-4 have priority. Parent involvement is mandatory. Applications for the 2014-15 school year are available now at Vilseck Elementary School.

School Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

School Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:25 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

Important Phone Numbers CIV 09662-83-2812/2673, DSN 476-2812/2673

Email: nicole.parrish@eu.dodea.edu

Netzabergst Elementary School

4 September: 1 day for ALL Kindergarten students.

11 September: Open House. 5:00-6:30.

26 September: NO SCHOOL. Teacher work day.

Kindergarten Parent University: Come to the school and attend some short workshops to help you learn about our Kindergarten curriculum, what you can do at home to help your child, and see what your child will be learning at school.

NO CHILDREN, just parents please.

Sure Start: A preschool program for at risk military families, we provide education, health, nutrition, and social services.

Children who are age four by September 1 are selected using specific criteria. Ranks E-1 to E-4 have priority. Parent involvement is mandatory. Applications for the 2014/2015 school year are available at the Netzaberg Elementary School main office. 09645-9179185 or 472-9185.

Attendance: If your student is going to be late or absent, please email us at our new email address: NetzabergES.attendan@eu.dodea.edu OR call 09645-917-9184/9183, DSN 472-9184/9183 by 0830.

Bus Office: If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student, please contact Mr. Jimmy Avery or Mr. James Moss at the SBO office; CIV 09645-917-9254 DSN 472-9254.

Child Find: Do you have questions about your child’s development (ages 3-5 years)? For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School, please call CIV 09645-917-9185 or DSN 472-9185.

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School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m.-.2:35 p.m. CIV 09645-917-9185/4 DSN 472-9184

Netzaberg Middle School – Home of the Knights 10 Sep: Open House, 5 - 6 p.m.

13-14 Sep: Antique Sale – MPR (Sat 10-3 & Sun 10-2) 15 Sep – 15 Oct: Hispanic Heritage Month 26 Sep: No School for Students (Staff Training Day) 9-10 Oct: Picture Days 31 Oct: No School for Student (Teacher Work Day) 7 Nov: No School for Students (Parent/Teacher Conference Day) 10 Nov: No School for Students – CSI Day (Staff Development Training) Registration or PCSing soon? Please contact Mrs. Zenaida Ferdinand-Bessant, Zenaida.ferdinand-be@eu.dodea.edu our Registrar, so she can assist you with your transition. 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229, Option 3.

Student Absent? Please e-mail NetzabergMS.Attendan@eu.dodea.edu or call the main office if your student is going to be absent from school. ** If a student is late, a parent/guardian must come to the office to sign them in. 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229, Option 1.

Bus Office: If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student, please contact Mr. Jimmy Avery averyj@eu.dodea.edu or Mr. James Moss james.moss@eu.dodea.edu at the SBO (Student Bus Office) 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229, Option 5.

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School Office Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CIV 09645-917-9229 DSN 472-9229

Vilseck High School 6 Sept Football @ Vilseck HS vs Local National Team 9 Sept Open House 12 Sept Last day to sign up for the Oct 11th SAT test 13 Sept Tennis @ Vilseck 13 Sept Volleyball @ Vilseck 18 Sept Golf @ Vilseck 20 Sept Cross Country @ Vilseck 20 Sept Football @ Vilseck 20 Sept Tennis @ Vilseck 20 Sept Volleyball @ Hohenfels SAC Committee. VHS SAC Committee meets every 2nd Monday of each month while school is in session. Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on our school website at http://www.vils-hs.eu.dodea.edu/SAC.html.

If you have a question call our office at the numbers listed below.

School Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Important Phone Numbers CIV 09662-832864 / Fax 09662832864 / Fax 09662-832480 DSN 476-2864

Was ist Los? Get involved in the local scene *** Does not indicate endorsement by the U.S. Government **

Flea markets Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not take place on German holidays.

Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße.

Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße

Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the "Globus" DITY store, Pommernstraße 4.

Fresh Produce/ Farmers’ Markets Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets are usually held the day prior.

In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.

In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets.

In Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Marktstraße. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m.

In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brücke / Iron Bridge).

Closest car park is Unterer Wöhrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Brücke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Wöhrd (walk across the Steinerne Brücke / Stone Bridge and turn left).

In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).

In 97070 Würzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

Off-post movies in English Want to see a movie that’s not playing on post? Two movie theaters in Nuremberg play films in OV (original version), which for American movies, means in English. Check out the Roxy, a small theater with only two screens, or Cinecitta, a larger theater with some films playing in OV.

Useful links in English for everyday life in Germany Find German zip codes: German Post's website Historic Germany: http://www.hhog.de/ Loads of information about Germany, language and customs: http://german.about.com/.

German-American Kontakt Club The Vilseck Kontakt Club meets every Friday at 7 p.m. for Stammtisch at the Club House, Rose Barracks Bldg. 301.

Those interested in the Vilseck Club please register with Daniel Koenig or sign up with the Vilseck Kontakt Club at the website by filling out the Mitgliedsantrag (Member registration form). The Grafenwoehr Kontakt Club meets every Monday for bowling at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center and every Wednesday for Stammtisch at the Clubhouse. For more on the Graf Club, call CIV DSN 475-7878, 09641-83-7878 or email.

Join the SEAVIPERS Vilseck-Graf Swim Team The VG SeaVipers is a competitive swim team open to kids from ages 6-18 Contact vg_seavipers@hotmail.com or 0160/97563381 for more information.

Nuremberg Zoo celebrates 75 years The Nürnberger Tiergarten, famous for its landscaping between centuries-old trees and sandstones, celebrates 75 years at the Schmausenbuck, its current location, with many events throughout the year. To learn more, visit www.tiergarten.nuernberg.de.

Volunteers Needed The Cougar Foundation is currently seeking volunteers for the planning and execution of their biggest events of the year, the Halloween Extravaganza and Fright Nights. Volunteers will include, game operators, Fright Night actors, make-up artist, set up and clean up. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to visit cougarfoundation.org for full details.

Freestyle Biking 6 Sep: Watch some Professional Freestyle Biking in Nuremberg with the Cougar Foundation 12 p.m. Sept. 6, Departing from Little Mike Park on Rose Barracks. Join us to carpool to the Red Bull District Ride 2014 FMB World Tour in the Nuremberg City Center. This event is free and will feature the world's top freeride biking athletes performing on a course designed by freeride-legend, Red Bull rider and previous District Ride winner Aaron Chase. Taking the train is also an option if you don't want to carpool. Visit www.cougarfoundation.org for more information.

Cupcake Tasting 13 Sep: The Cougar Foundation will be hosting the first ever Cupcake War’s open to the USAG Bavaria Community, from 4-6 p.m, Sept. 13 at the Rose Barracks Chapel Fellowship Hall. Come taste and decide for yourself who has the title of best cupcakes in town! Refreshments will be provided. Buy your tickets now! Entrance is $10 for a Cupcake Tasting Pass or $2 per Tasting Ticket. Attend to taste and have opportunity to cast your votes for the Best Presentation, Most Delicious and the Best Overall Refreshments will be provided. Tickets will be online or onsite.This contestants can be a HBB and just an amateur baker. Contestant entrance fee is $15, you must hold a food handlers card and complete the online registration by Sept 12. Visit www.cougarfoundation.org/blog/cougar-foundations-cupcake-wars/ <http://www.cougarfoundation.org/blog/cougar-foundations-cupcake-wars/> for full details on how to purchase Individual Tasting Tickets, Cupcake Tasting Passes, and register to compete.

Wasserspiele 13 Sep: The voluntary fire brigade of Ranna, announces a water fountain event (Wasserspiele) on Sept. 13 as part of the 700 anniversary of the city of Auerbach.

The fest starts at 4:00 pm with water attractions for kids and adults. The rescue organizations around Auerbach will also present their newest technology.

At 5:00 pm, there will be a fire drill demonstrating why there is a need for volunteer fire brigades even in small villages.

Live music starts at 7:00 pm with “The John Barley-Corn Project.”

The main event with the water fountains will start at 9:00 pm.

There will also be a beer tent with different kinds of food and drink, as well as a cocktail-bar.

Weiden Fall Fest 13 Sep: From 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Oberer Markt Square.

A Weißwurstfrühschoppen (Bavarian sausage & beer breakfast) and homebrewed beer (Zoigl) and a variety of local specialties.

Starting at noon, downtown Weiden will turn into a gourmet strip offering an eclectic mix of hearty Bavarian and traditional Czech delicacies.

There will also be numerous musical shows performed on the PRO WEIDEN event stage in front of the Old City Hall (Altes Rathaus).

A children's flea market will start at 2 p.m. at Unterer Markt square and there is a Round Table Duck Race at 3 p.m. at Max Reger Park.

Carpool to Ludwigsburg Kuerbis (Pumpkin) Fest 19 Sep: From 8am to 6pm, carpool from Little Mike Park on Rose Barracks. The fest features gardens with pumpkin sculptures, a market of all kinds of pumpkins, pumpkin themed menus, and pumpkin wine. The Gardens also feature a children's playground, boat rides on a canal, and steam train rides through the gardens.

Entrance pricing runs 8.50 Euros for adults and 4.20 Euros for children. There are also group and family discounts.

For more information go to www.cougarfoundation.org.

Urbanian Run – the new Urban Obstacle Running Series in Germany 5 Oct: The Urbanian Run is a thrilling competition. Participants need to cross a 10 km street circuit passing the hot spots of the city with integrated urban obstacles like tires, containers, etc. The series successfully started in Berlin this April and will take place this year as well in Frankfurt on Oct. 5.

Online Registration. Fill in the voucher code for a discounted start in the field labeled “Gutscheincode” (vouchercode).

More Information, visit the website or Facebook page. You can also email with any further questions.