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Drawing Contest *Pictures below were not drawn by BSB children. The BSB is having a drawing contest that will be judged by our Steering Committee and then sent down range to have some of them sent to be displayed in the Senate building. Submission deadline is 11 June. You must send/ submit the original drawing to your FRSA Heather Clark. For our Rigger families they need to be turned into Rebecca your FRG Leader. Her and SSG Rodriguez will make sure to send the hard copies down range and send us a digital copy for judging. Age groups are as follows: 6 years and under, 79 years and 10-12 years. Each age category will have a prize, and the winners will be announced and rewarded on 19 June at our Half-Way day with STB. The winners will also be announced in our August edition newsletter as well as Facebook. All drawings will be posted on Facebook. The theme for the drawing is "My Deployed Parent". The picture must be drawn by the child with no parental help. They need to use 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper with the choice of the following: markers, paint, color pencils or crayons. On the back of the drawing please put child's name and age, and what company the parent is in.
We are looking forward to seeing your child’s drawings!
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Chaplain’s Corner – Foreign Language is Required When I was in high school every student had to take a foreign language. Most took Spanish; I took French. Has that knowledge helped me living in Germany? Not a bit! When I go into town (or out on the economy as the military calls it) I get very frustrated not being able to communicate with the shopkeepers, bus drivers, waiters and waitresses, and a host of others. Why? Because they speak German and I don’t. Now I could expect them all to know English but that would be unrealistic. The bottom line is that unless I learn German I will never be able to fully communicate with German speaking citizens. It is the same way with love! Love is spoken in many different languages and I am not talking about French, German, Italian and Spanish. The language of love is expressed through a gentle touch, a kind word, a thoughtful gift, an unexpected act of service or time set aside just to be together. For the past couple of weeks I have been leading a lunch time study on the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It has been fascinating to learn how confusing and misunderstood love is. We all want to be in love and we all want to experience the feelings of love but most people who are married live together in unsatisfying relationships. Why is that? It is because their “love tank” is empty! Okay, so what is a “love tank?” A love tank is our inner capacity to feel loved. When a person or a couple say “We don’t love each other anymore” what they are really saying is “Our love tank is empty.” And the only way to fill that love tank is through a specific kind of love language that makes them feel special and adored. Each person has a primary love language and it is usually different than their spouse. Herein lies the problem for most couples. The husband’s love language may be physical touch. His wife’s love language might be words of affirmation. He expresses his love to her by rubbing her back, touching her hair, brushing into her as he walks by. The wife in turn expresses her love to him by telling him how proud she is of him, how handsome and strong he is, what a great husband he is. You would think this couple has a great marriage…and you would be wrong. They are on the brink of divorce. Why? The husband is not communicating love in a language his wife understands. He is speaking French; she understands German. Since her primary love language is words of affirmation, her husband needs to build her up by how he speaks to her. He needs to tell her she is beautiful, that she is a great cook, that she is smart, that he believes in her. She doesn’t want to be touched by a man who doesn’t respect her. She cannot be intimate with a man who criticizes her and makes her feel bad about herself. In the same way, if the husband is not held by his wife, if she does not hold his hand, touch his face or meet his physical needs, he is going to feel unloved and his heart will grow cold and distant. He becomes bitter and uncaring. What we end up having is two strangers living under the same roof. In summary, the key to a happy marriage is keeping the love tank full. The best way to do that is by learning to speak the love language of your spouse. In other words, for a great marriage, FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS REQUIRED. As always, if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to support you, please call or write. For God and country, CH Peter Strong Rear Detachment Chaplain 469-1570/8140 peter.strong@eur.army.mil
Puerto Rican Birth Certificates In December 2009, the government of Puerto Rico, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, enacted a new law aimed at strengthening the issuance and usage of birth certificates to combat fraud and protect the identity of all people born in Puerto Rico. On July 1 this law will invalidate all birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 by the Puerto Rico Health Department, through its Vital Statistics Record Office. Affected Soldiers, civilian employees and family members will need to request issuance of a new birth certificate. It is recommended that all citizens born in Puerto Rico but residing overseas obtain a copy of the new birth certificate by filling out a Birth Certificate Application form from the Puerto Rico Vital Statistics Record office on or after July 1. Application forms can be obtained at: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Programas/registroDemografico/Pages/RequisitosparasolicituddeNacimiento.aspx or http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/passports.asp. Page 2
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Greetings from Your FRSA Heather Clark Hello BSB Family, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce or reintroduce myself. I am the Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) for the 173rd BSB. I’m not a volunteer but a civilian employee working for the 173rd BSB. I assist the Command, Rear-D Command along with the logistical and administrative work for the FRGs. If you have questions or concerns I am here to help you identify the resources in our community that can best address your needs. Also if you need paperwork from your spouse’s Commander such as a Space A letter, I would be more than happy to assist you in obtaining that. My office is located in the FRG building adjacent to the Battalion building. My office hours are Monday-Friday 0800-1630 with lunch from 1130-1300. You can reach me at 0951-3008537 or 0162-272-8797. If I am not in the office my personal cell number is written on the white board attached to the door of the building. It is my great pleasure to work for such an awesome battalion that is full of awesome people!!! Your FRSA, Heather Clark
Happenings in the FRG Email Scams
Retreats
We have had two spouses receive emails from people in their email contacts asking them to send them money. This is not true and I have contacted resources on post to see if they could help us with this. They can't since it is personal email accounts this is happening to. If you receive an email like this please delete it right away, do not reply and if you have a antivirus or spyware system on your computer run it right away. Either the person's email account has been compromised or your computer has been. Never send money to anyone and if you are concerned about this person please give them a call.
If you haven’t heard yet the Bamberg Chapel is putting on two more retreats for the 173rd Spouses. The next retreat is 11-13 June and then 24-26 September. Both are at Edelweiss in Garmisch. All cost but lunches are provided. If you would like to attend either retreat please contact your FRSA Heather at 0951-300-7704 or heather.i.clark@eur.army.mil
FRG Meetings The last Thursday of every month is the Battalion FRG meeting. This is the best place to get information and to meet people from other companies. June’s meeting is on the 24th at 5:30 at the FRG Building.
Walk to Afghanistan As a Battalion we have made it to Afghanistan!!!!! Great job everybody. As a group we have walked 3,712 miles. It is only 3,079 miles from Bamberg to Afghanistan. Here are the top three walkers for the month of April: Stacy Stump walked 469 miles Giullianna Soares walked 330 miles Misty Binsfeld walked 240 miles Great job ladies! Keep up the hard work and we might just make it back to Bamberg. Page 3
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Vanguard's Corner
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Travel Destinations Courtesy of HHC Want a great place to go Exploring?
Veste Coburg (Coburg Fortress), Coburg The Veste Coburg (Coburg Fortress) in Bavaria is one of the largest surviving medieval fortresses in Germany. It is a fascinating castle in itself, but is perhaps especially known for sheltering Martin Luther. The Coburg fortress, which is also called the Franconian Crown because of its beauty and dominating location, rises high above the city with its mighty walls and towers. Covering approximately 135 x 260 meters, it is one of the largest and among the best preserved castle complexes in Germany. Extraordinary collections of armor and weapons of war, partly originating from the former armory of the fortress, hunting weapons and hunting equipment, precious handicrafts, the oldest preserved carriages in the world, the great Hofstube with the largest completely preserved cast iron stove, pictures from Dürer, Cranach the Elder and Grünewald make a visit to Coburg Fortress into a one-of-akind experience.
Getting there… Coburg can be reached by car via B 303 Schweinfurt-Coburg-Schirnding, B Page 4
4 Hamburg-Coburg-Nürnberg or highway A 73 Suhl-Coburg-Nürnberg. Seven-times Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher has been a recently noted driver in Coburg. GPS address: Veste Coburg, 96450 Coburg
Ehrenburg Castle (Coburger Landesstiftung), Rosenau Castle (Schloss Rosenau), Callenberg Castle (Schloss Callenberg), Bad Rodach Hot Springs, Toy Museum.
Hours: April - October, daily from 9am - 5pm; November March, Tue - Sun 1pm - 4pm. Closed Shrove Tuesday, December 24th, 25th, and 31st. Admission: 5 € Adults, 2.5 € Concessions, 10 € Family Card. Other great Coburg attractions: Coburg pattern English (London) silver spoons, c1830
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Recipes Courtesy of HHC Riggers
SESAME BRAIDS 3 PKGS. YEAST(1/4 OZ EACH) 2 1/4 CUPS WARM WATER 1/3 CUP SUGAR 1 TBSP OIL 2 EGGS 1 TBSP WATER 1 TBSP SALT 6-7 CUPS FLOUR 2 TSP SESAME SEEDS IN LARGE MIXING BOWL, DISSOLVE YEAST IN WATER. ADD SUGAR AND OIL; MIX WELL. IN SMALL BOWL BEAT EGGS AND WATER. REMOVE 2 TBSP TO A CUP. ADD REMAINING EGG MIXTURE AND SALT TO BATTER; MIX UNTIL SMOOTH. ADD FLOUR AND BEAT UNTIL SMOOTH. ADD ENOUGH FLOUR TO MAKE A SOFT DOUGH. TURN ONTO A FLOURED SURFACE AND KNEAD UNTIL SMOOTH AND ELASTIC,ABOUT 6-8 MIN. PLACE IN A GREASED BOWL,TURNING ONCE TO GREASE TOP. COVER AND LET RISE IN A WARM PLACE UNTIL DOUBLED, ABOUT 20 MIN. PUNCH DOUGH DOWN AND DIVIDE IN HALF. DIVIDE EACH HALF INTO THIRDS. SHAPE EACH INTO 3 ROPES AND BRAID. PINCH ENDS TOGETHER FIRMLY AND TUCK UNDER. BRUSH WITH REMAINING EGG MIXUTRE; SPRINKLE WITH SESAME SEEDS. LET RISE UNTIL DOUBLED. BAKE AT 350 FOR 20-25 MIN. 2 LOAVES
Out Door Rec Trips for Vicenza, Italy Trips through Outdoor Rec is the best way to travel and sightsee. The following trips are occurring in June: 5 ST. Moritz and Bernina Express $90
9 Wine Down Wednesday: Lake Garda
12 Rome Express
18 Medieval Times $30
21 Wakeboard & Beach trip $30
22nNordic Hike $10
From the 7th-13th and 21st-27th there is the SCUBA Basic Open Water Course $280 For more information please call the Out Door Recreation 634-7453 or visit their website at : http://www.vicenzamwr.com/communitycalendar.html#/?i=10. Page 5
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F UN F ACTS
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A F G H A N I S TA N
Jingle Truck? A jingle truck is a colorfully decorated truck, typically in central Asia. Jingle truck is shorthand for the customized trucks and buses common throughout the region. The term comes from United States military slang, serving in Afghanistan (thanks guys). The term came to be because of the "Jingle" sound that the trucks make due to the chains hanging from the bumpers of the vehicles. They are colorfully painted in intricate patterns and bright colors reflecting the personality of the owner. Chains and pendants often dangle off the front bumper (thus the name), and often colorful tassels.
Cash money The Afghani (Pashto/Persian: ( )افغانۍsign ;؋ :code :AFN) is the currency of Afghanistan. It is subdivided into 100 pul ( .)پول The first Afghani (ISO 4217 code: AFA) was introduced in 1925, replacing the Afghan rupee. In addition to being subdivided into 100 pul, 20 Afghani were equal to the amani. The rate of conversion from the rupee is sometimes quoted as 1 Afghani = 1.1 rupee,[1] based on the silver contents of the last rupee coins and the first Afghani coins. The Afghani initially contained 9 grams of silver.
Living Large What’s cooking?
Families usually live in a kala. This is a group of buildings where big families live together, including cousins, uncles and aunts. The women work together to raise all of the kids. Grandpas are in charge of everyone’s money and grandma's are in charge of all of the housekeeping chores.
Although Afghan food may vary between regions, similarities exist. Fresh yogurt, coriander, garlic, onions, spring onion, tomatoes, potatoes, and fruit are widely available in all parts of Afghanistan and are used in preparing foods. Fruits and vegetables, fresh and dried, form an important part of the Afghan diet, especially in the rural areas. Afghanistan produces exceptionally high quality fruits, notably grapes, pomegranates, apricots, berries, and plums. These fruits have traditionally been Afghanistan's main food exports. Dried nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and pine nuts are both very popular and plentiful in Afghanistan. Exceptional varieties of oranges, known locally as "Malta" are grown in the warm climate of Nangarhar province, Olive oil is also produced in Nangarhar province but for local and national consumption only.Wardak province is well known for its delicious apples and apricots, and the same goes with Kandahar for having the best pomegranates. Herbs and spices used in Afghan cuisine include mint, saffron, coriander, cilantro, cardamom, and black pepper. Lamb and chicken are the preferred meats. When available, meat is widely consumed. Afghan cuisine emphasizes well-balanced tastes. Food should be seasoned but neither too spicy nor too bland. Contrasts are emphasized. Page 6
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Bandit’s Corner
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Your inside scoop to local food, entertainment and fun activities for the whole family.. Courtesy of Bravo Co FRG Tired of the typical German cuisine or Charley's on-post? Try one of the more popular destinations in Bamberg’s old town is the tapas restaurant, Bolero. Open since 2000, the Spanish-style eatery prides itself on its excellent food and laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere. Serving more than 30 different tapas (a Spanish word for certain appetizers) at 2,95 euros per tapa, Bolero lets diners pick and choose tailormade meals. Many traditional tapas, such as gambas (sauteed prawns) and calamares (battered squid) are featured, as well as Bolero specialties. For those wishing to eat one or two tapas followed by a full meal, a nice selection of pasta dishes (5,90 to 7,20 euros) or seafood and meat entrees (8,90 to 16,80 Euros) are available. Especially good is the Spanish rumpsteak, a thin, lean cut of beef over mixed vegetables. Due to the great food and communal atmosphere tapas-style eating provides, Bolero is frequently busy. Reservations, especially on weekend evenings and for the great Sunday brunch (11,80 euros), are strongly encouraged. Early diners can take advantage of the daily Happy Hour from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Parking may also prove tricky, as there isn’t any in front of the restaurant. But the Geyersworth Parking Garage (under the Rose Garden) is just a block away and can be seen from Bolero’s front door. Bolero has nice outdoor space and also has plenty of room inside. English menus and a very friendly and helpful wait staff make dining both easy and enjoyable. Plus the tapas are really, really good! Operating Hours: Opens weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays and holidays at 10 a.m. Drinks: Beer, wine, spirits and a full espresso menu. Daily Happy Hour from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Prices: All tapas are 2,95 euros. Entrees from about 6 to 17 euros. English menus: Yes, and many of the staff speak great English. Specialties: Spanish cuisine featuring "tapas." A great Sunday brunch is 11,80 euros. Directions: Address is Judenstr, 7, 96049 Bamberg. From the main gate on Warner Barracks (gate 3), go straight out on Zollnerstrasse and follow it until it ends. Go left toward the Bahnhof and right at the light on to Luitpoldstrasse. Follow the priority road through several lights until it bears right twice. When the road bears left, Bolero’s bright yellow sign is straight ahead. There isn’t any parking at the establishment, but the Geyersworth Parking Garage is a block away. Telephone: 0951-5090290 Page 7
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Lifeline's Corner
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Courtesy of Charlie Company Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) has become the “signature injury� of the Global War on Terrorism. This resulted from the nature of the majority of injuries being from blast injuries from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). TBI from blast injuries can be much more complex than from other causes. The Defense and Veteran Brain Injury Center has been evaluating head injuries for many years and has been at the forefront of research and development for prevention and treatment of head injuries. This endeavor is leading toward better designed equipment to help prevent head injuries, new methods of evaluation, and guidelines for treatment. One of the newest tools being used for evaluation of traumatic brain injury is called the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation or MACE test. The MACE test was originally developed in 2006, and continues to be updated and improved since its original fielding. It is a tool used from the very point of injury by the line medic all the way through higher echelons of care of soldiers with possible concussions or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It helps in obtaining a history of injury and signs and symptoms that may indicate a concussion/ mTBI. The MACE test features neurological testing that includes orientation, immediate memory, concentration, and delayed recall evaluations. The score from each test is totaled to achieve the overall score which helps determine the presence of a concussion/mTBI. The scores also help determine when a soldier can safely be returned to duty. Evaluation of TBI is now at an all time high level. Baseline testing is performed on all soldiers prior to deployment. Soldiers with significant injuries or non-battle medical conditions that require evacuation from theater, undergo screening for concussion/mTBI at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC). All soldiers are screened as part of the Post Deployment Health Assessments (PDHA) at the completion of their tour before re-deploying to their home stations. This testing is also available to veterans at Veteran Administration facilities. For more information concerning TBI, go to www.dvbic.org.
Airport Shuttle to Frankfurt airport/then catch shuttle to Ramstein The Frankfurt Shuttle Bus departs from the Bamberg Army Community Service building Monday-Friday at 6:35 a.m. and arrives at the airport at 9:45 a.m. The first return shuttle departs from the airport at 11 a.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 3:15 p.m. The second shuttle departs from the airport at 2:50 p.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 6:30 p.m. The drop-off point is the Bamberg Service Credit Union. The shuttle is not available on American and training holidays. You can then take a shuttle from the airport to Ramstein to catch a Space A flight. If you go to the USO they will check your id and let you know the location of where the bus departs. Be at the USO by 1000 to put your name down for the morning bus and at 1400 for the one that leaves in the afternoon.
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Field Trip Fridays
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In the Army there are many benefits for Soldiers and their Families. Some of those benefits are: being able to see the world; experience new cultures; and to see things most Americans only read about. However, some military Families leave their host country without taking full advantage of their host countries opportunities. My mother realized this a few weeks ago, and quickly put together a plan of action we call Fieldtrip Fridays. Every Friday we are to visit a different historical, cultural, or just a relaxing place, where we can learn a little more about Germany. Three of the places we have been thus far are the Ega Park in Erfurt, Maria Frieden Abbey and a Spa in Bad Kissingin. The Ega Park in Erfurt will fascinate both garden and animal lovers alike. When you first enter the garden you are greeted by flower sculptures and fountains. Turning left Mary Anna Turpin (in black jacket) Age 12 there are beds and beds of Tulips, Pansies, and Hyacinths. If someone asked me to tell them what “beautiful” smelled like, I would tell them the Ega garden in Erfurt! As you continue to stroll through the park another smell invades the sweet smell of thousands of flowers. It is the smell of manure coming from the small animal farm. In it are miniature Ega Park ponies, donkeys, geese, pigs, and six little baby bunnies which resemble little fur balls. One little bunny is brave enough to scamper towards you, his little eyes filled with curiosity. Are there more things at Ega Park? Yes, a Japanese Garden, a Rose, Iris, and Rock Garden, a butterfly pavilion, and much more! The Maria Frieden Abbey is inhabited by eighteen nuns and two monks. They make their own candles, grow their own food, and slaughter their own steaks. They are a self sustaining organic Benedictine Order. While you are there you may run into Brother Joseph. He will show you the sheep and the cows, and the Chapel that American Soldiers helped build after WWII. Just like Ega Park there are many surprises that await you at Maria Frieden Abbey. The Spa in Bad Kissingin may not be the best educational experience, but it will definitely be a relaxing one( perfect for busy mothers). Each pool has its Spa in Bad Kissingin own specific mineral and temperature. There is a mud bath that will interest most older people and a café that will interest the younger hungry visitor. All and all it is a very relaxing way to spend a day, going from pool to sauna, to pool again, reading and relaxing! For parents “Field Trip Fridays” can be more than going to a new place and having lunch. You can give each child a job, such as keeping a travel log, or being the official photographer, or preparing a scrapbook to send to your deployed parent. The three places mentioned here are thirty minutes to two hours away. You can find much more. Germany is waiting! By: Mary Anna Turpin
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General /Community Information Lawn Mower Safety As summer approaches, many families spend time beautifying their lawns. While lawnmowers are a much-needed tool, they can pose a serious threat to the health and safety if precautions aren't taken. The mower is a cutting machine designed to trim grass but has the potential to cut anything that is placed in its path. The cutting edge of the mower blade can travel at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. This can turn an ordinary item into a deadly missile. Even a dull blade at that speed can slice fingers and toes that get in its way. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 57,000 operators and bystanders require medical treatment each year for mower-related injuries. 10 Safe Mowing Practices 1. Prepare lawn for mowing. Every time before you mow, check your lawn for items such as sticks, rocks, toys, sports equipment, dog bones, wire, and equipment parts. 2. Handle fuel with care. Always use care when filling the tank with gasoline, wipe up spills after filling and never fill the tank on a mower that has been operating and is hot. A hot muffler can ignite the gasoline vapors. When storing gasoline for your lawnmower, store only what is needed and use an approved flammable-liquids storage container. 3. Wear appropriate clothes. Close-fitting clothes are less likely to get caught on controls or moving parts. Long pants and sturdy leather shoes protect you from flying sticks, stones, or other items not caught by the rear guard. 4. Use hearing protection and face/eye shield if using edger’s or weed whackers. 5. Make sure other people, especially children, are out of the area. 6. Never point the discharge chute at anyone. Objects flying from the chute cause most injuries to people. 7. Do not mow wet grass. Wet grass is slippery and the operator can lose footing, slip under the mower, or allow the mower to roll backwards. 8. Use care on inclines. Some slopes are too steep to mow safely, so use good judgment. Push walk-behind mowers across slopes and drive riding mowers up and down slopes. 9. Never leave a running mower unattended. When you leave the operator’s position the mower should be turned off. 10. Disconnect spark plug to service. Disconnect the spark plug when you work on the mower prevents the engine from accidentally being started.
Vehicle registrations There are still several vehicle registrations that need to be picked up at the S1 office. You can stop by S1 from 0930-1700 every day to pick up their registration (they are closed for lunch from 1130-1300 and closed on training holidays). You will need to sign a log as proof of it having been issued out! The S1 Office is located in the Battalion Building located to the right of the FRG Building. Head in the set of doors on the right and it is the door at the top of the stairs on the right. If you have any questions about this matter please contact your FRSA Heather Clark 0951-300-8537. Personal Opinion Disclaimer This document was prepared as a service to the U.S. Army Forces Command community. Neither the United States Government nor any of its employees makes any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, products, process, or services by trade name, trademark manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the United States Government. The opinions of the authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 173rd Brigade Support Battalion Page 10
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General /Community Information Command Sponsorship 1.
Service member must have 12 months left on their current assignment in order to command sponsor a new dependent.
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New born babies are automatically command sponsored if the service member already has command sponsored family member, but they still need to file necessary paperwork.
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Enrolling your child in DEERS does not make them command sponsored. You must file specific command sponsorship paperwork in order for your dependent child to be included on your PCS orders (this is one of the most common issues with command sponsorship).
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The S1 will have the checklist and paperwork needed to submit to the MPD, but common documents required are: Current DD93 with dependants current location, ERB/ORB, military Orders, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Copies of Passport, VISA/SOFA if applicable, DA 5888-R, Endorsement from Battalion Commander.
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If a service member is going to be TDY en-route, then they need to file ILS (Individual Logistical Support). Less than 90 days ins locally approved, but over 90 days goes up to IMCOM-E so it will take longer time to process.
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If a service member wants to re-command sponsor their family member, and bring them back to Germany then they are required to serve 24 months from the time they family member return to Germany.
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If you have current EROD for your family member and plan to go to another OCONUS location then they will be on your orders to travel from their stateside address.
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Please make sure that all family members passports are current, up-to-date, and will have plenty of time left on them in order for the family member to travel back to the US, or their next duty station.
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If a SM needs a VISA for their wife or children then they need to start ASAP!!!
Restrictions: 1. Infant family members less than 6 weeks old will not be authorized to travel on AMC aircraft unless considered medically sound and so certified by a responsible medical officer or civilian Physician. 2. Pregnant women who are under 240 days gestation will be permitted to travel by military aircraft unless this mode of travel is medically inadvisable.
Parents Day/Night Out Want a couple hours child free on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon for free? Head on over the they CYSS Parent Ventral and sign up for the following dates. Located in building 7340. Phone number is 0951-300-7716/8660. Deployed spouses get priority but make sure to make your reservation as soon as possible. For parents night out from 1830-2130:
For parents day out from 1130-1530
2 July
7 Aug.
5 Nov.
3 Sep.
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4 Dec.
Outdoor Recreation Trips Trips through Outdoor Rec is the best way to travel and sightsee. The following trips are occurring in JUNE: 5th Medieval Market $20 9th Bike Ride FREE! 10th Tour Under Bamberg $20 12th Europa Park $80 18-20th Conquer the Zugspitze $150 21st Solstice Hike $20 26th Prague City Tour $60 26th White Water Kayak $25 窶認or more information on the trips please visit the usagbamberg.com home page or call 0951-300-8659/7450 Page 11
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General /Community Information
19 JUNE HALF WAY DAY WITH STB Come join us as we celebrate the 6-month mark of the deployment! We need you on the BSB team for flag football or volleyball and Tug of War! WHO: BSB+STB families and friends, WHAT: have a fun-filled day WHERE: On football field by BSB Headquarters, BLDG 7050, WHEN: 19 June from 10001400, WHY: to get out of the house, meet some new people and have fun!
ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:
PARTICIPATE IN OUR EXCITING FUNDRAISING WHICH WILL INCLUDE A VIP DUNKTANK AND BIDDING FOR ‘PIE IN THE FACE’
We miss you bsb
Flag Football or volleyball between STB and BSB Tug of War between STB and BSB Scavenger hunt for teenagers Water balloon toss and sack races for smaller children Technical display of some military vehicles Bouncy Whopper House The Engagement Skills Trainer will be open for the kids to try their marksmanship skills on the digital enemy Pugil stick fight FREE FOOD AND DRINKS