Bavarian News 2011-03-02

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Outlaw Troop at work

Exploring your backyard Grafenwoehr offers 650 years of history, culture and fun.

At Checkpoint 18, 2SCR ensures security and partnership with the ANA

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Hanging loose in Ischgl An Austrian ski town provides fantastic skiing and concerts.

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Vol. 7, Nr. 4

U.S. Army Garrisons Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels, Ansbach, Schweinfurt and Garmisch

Going the extra mile Unit delivers on a promise a fallen Soldier made to his children J:>B@G4<1G+5>:>G,@

Mark Iacampo USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs

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Packing smart

Travellers who stock up on the necessary vaccines can avoid bringining home any unwanted “gifts� from other countries. See page 12.

Reconciliation Avoiding a costly surprise when the year-end utility bill is due doesn’t have to be complicated. See page 14.

D<19& Op-Ed 2 3-4, 14, 16 News Deployed Forces 6 What’s Happening 8 Travel 11 Medical 12 Movies 18

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S’furt Soldiers moonlight as Gunnerz by Eva Bergmann

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OHA Survey runs in March

by U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs News Release

Sgt. Anthony Bynum moves in for the kill. Bynum, Staff Sgt. Brett Thomas and Sgt. 1st Class Jermaine Grandison play for the DJK Schweinfurt Gunnerz. Photo by Mueller, Mediengruppe Main-Post GmbH

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Opinion & Editorial

Bavarian News

March 2, 2011

Commander’s Message

Community has much to celebrate Gruess Gott! Fasching parades in our local communities celebrate the battle of supernatural powers in spring to overcome winter’s demons. Now that spring is upon us, don’t miss your chance to enjoy the rich traditions of our host nation neighbors. In addition to the sunshine, we have many reasons to celebrate in our community this month.

National Test Center opening Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Col. Vann Smiley Nick D’Amario nick.damario@eur.army.mil DSN 475-6417, CIV 09641-83-6417 Managing Editor Jeremy S. Buddemeier jeremy.buddemeier@eur.army.mil DSN 475-7113, CIV 09641-83-7113 Assistant Editor Amy Zink amy.zink@eur.army.mil DSN 475-7775, CIV 09641-83-77775 Grafenwoehr Correspondent Molly Hayden molly.hayden@eur.army.mil DSN 475-8886, CIV 09641-83-8886 Garmisch Correspondent John Reese william.john.reese@eur.army.mil DSN 440-3701, CIV 08821-750-3701 Schweinfurt Correspondents Joy Chalmers, Charles Stadtlander, Nathan Van Schaik joy.chalmers@eur.army.mil charles.stadtlander@eur.army.mil nathan.vanschaik@eur.army.mil DSN 354-1400, CIV 09721-96-1400 Hohenfels Correspondent Mark Iacampo mark.iacampo@eur.army.mil DSN 466-2398, CIV 09472-83-2398 Ansbach Correspondent mail.ans.pal@eur.army.mil DSN 468-1600, CIV 09811-83-1600

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If you have newsworthy ideas or stories to submit, coordinate with the managing editor at 475-7113, or email jeremy.buddemeier@eur.army. mil. The editorial deadline for articles and announcements is noon on Tuesday, the week prior to the publication date. Publication dates can be '&%$#" ! " & # " " "$! " decision on whether content will run rests with the managing editor. All editorial content is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Garrison !' $ & " % " ''! " ' " " The Bavarian News is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Bavarian News are not necessarily "&' " ! " "&' "& " $#& #" " the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Army. The Bavarian News is published every two weeks by Werbeagentur und Verlag Roswitha Lehner, a private " " $" $&" ! " &$$ #" " " U.S. Army under exclusive written contract with U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr. The newspaper has a printed circulation of 9,000. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, martial status, ! " !$# ! " & ! " !' " !

tion or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Milcom Advertising Agency of the products or services advertised. Water Tower art by Dane Gray

The Vilseck Education Center will mark the grand opening of the University of Maryland’s National Testing Center with a ribbon cutting event, March 10, at 10 a.m. Cake and refreshments will be provided. The new testing center, which will administer computer-based tests such as the CLEP, DSST and Pearson VUE exams, will allow students to instantly receive results on college-level exams versus 6-8 weeks with the old paperbased format. For more information, contact Manny Iglesias, education services specialist, at 476-3292 or e-mail manny.iglesias@eur.army.mil.

Women’s History

This month we also celebrate the immense impact women have made not only in world events but also in our own lives. Brig. Gen. Nadja West, commanding general, Europe Regional Medical Command, will be the guest speaker at the Women’s History Month celebration breakfast, March 23, from 7:30-9:30 a.m., at the Tower View Room. Following the breakfast, the group will host Women’s Equal Opportunity Workshop, including a question and answer session on women’s health topics, professional development and career progression. For more information, contact Karoline Prunhuber at 475-6390.

Sexual Harassment

Also, in light of Women’s History Month, I’d like to remind everyone that

it is the community’s responsibility to stop sexual harassment and sexual as !% " !$# " ! " !" $ " !$ " role in eliminating this issue from our community, and simply standing by and doing nothing has potential to do even more harm in the situation. The Army’s Bystander Intervention Training provides Soldiers with the tools to protect their fellow Soldiers and community members. Being aware of your % &%$# $ " " " " " " '" &%" " something that looks wrong, say something and take action to stop it. Community members can report incidents by calling the Sexual Assault Hot Line at 0162-296-0661, and Emergency Services at 09641-83-117. For more information on the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, visit www.sexualassault. army.mil.

Survivor Outreach Services

The Army community’s commitment to taking care of its own runs deep. Survivor Outreach Services focuses on taking care of the children and spouses of Soldiers who died while serving their country. SOS can

help families obtain information on ID cards, answer questions on insurance !$#" "$!$ " !$#" $" % " & # " !" listening ear. If they don’t have the answer, they can put families in contact with the organization or person that does. The group also gets together each month to do build camaraderie and enjoy each other’s company. This month, they’ll meet at the Vilseck Bowling Center, March 12, from 3-5 p.m. SOS currently provides assistance to more than a dozen surviving spouses and their children, and 10 retiree widows in the Grafenwoehr-Rose Barracks area. For more information on upcoming events at Main Post and Rose Barracks, contact Patricia Mallard at 4762650 and patricia.mallard@eur.army. mil. Thank you again for all you do to make Grafewoehr the best military community in the Army.

Col. Vann Smiley Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr

Soldiers, spouses can prevent problems beforehand by Jacey Eckhart

stress and PTSD and TBI, the ones that weren’t so dramatic, weren’t so obvious. These When I was getting ready sounded more familiar. for this deployment, I clicked I hear from military spousthe online PTSD booklet, es all the time in person and “What Families Should Know, online about service members What Families Can Do.� I who return from deployment thought it was an awesome and just don’t want to talk. resource-well-written. Act angry all the time. Have Clear. Reassuring. no interest in their marriage My husband thought so, or spending time with their too. spouses. Get easily annoyed “But we don’t really need with the kids. I’ve even heard that,� he said. “None of that from spouses who are stunned stuff will ever happen to us.� after the deployment to hear Which is probably true, that their service member I think. But I still wanna be thinks the relationship is over. ready. According to the research, So I noted the dramatic those can be signs of comsymptoms I’ve seen on TV and bat stress, too. But surely the $" & " "! ! " &% " researchers also recognize $ " # ' " % " &$ $ that these the signs are also a trating, an unwillingness to whole lot like the ol’ “he’s not socialize, inappropriate anger, that into you.� If there isn’t a reliance on drugs and alcohol. blood test for PTSD or comBut then I read the more bat stress, how are we famisubtle indicators for combat lies supposed to differentiate CINChouse.com

between the physical/psychological consequences of war and the crumbling of the relationship? Because we spouses are well aware that military relationships do end sometimes. &% " " $" &$ " ! #" &% " " !$" # & " &

lems during deployment. But how are we supposed to distinguish between for better or for worse from combat stress? Booklets like “What Families Should Know,� “What Families Can Do� are a good place to start. I’ve always found Military OneSource is great when I need to connect with a real person. I know lots of people are working on solutions to help our service members and their families handle combat stress, PTSD, TBI. That is all good. But I want to do something now. Before anything happens. While we

are both whole. Before either of us are debilitated with anger or numbness or depression. So I went ahead and printed out the booklet for Brad. He made a rude noise through his nose. “But I bet it feels real,� I told him. “I bet those guys with combat stress feel like their anger or whatever is legitimate, logical. Like when I would cry at nothing when I was pregnant. Or rage when I was breastfeeding. Those things felt real. What will be the test for us so that we both know something is really wrong?� Brad didn’t say anything then. But later during the game he said that if he didn’t want to do any house projects that would be a sign that something was wrong. A few days after that he came home from work and said that if he called me or the kids any names that would be really

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wrong for him. So I had him write those two things down on my printout of the booklet. “If I stop doing projects or call people names, I promise I will get help.� “OK?� he said, signing his name. “OK.� When he left I looked over that book again. I told myself this would never happen to us. I’m just overdramatic. But I wrote underneath his words anyway: I promise I will hold on to who you really are. The real you. The way you are with us. The way you are before you go. And I won’t let go of that. I won’t let go. Editor’s Note: The online PTSD booklet, “What Families Should Know, What Families Can Do,� is available at www.rand.org/pubs/ corporate_pubs/2008/RAND_ CP535-2008-03.pdf.

Stepping it up for military famillies

ESCHENBACH, Germany grader at Netzaberg Elementary School, chats with guest reader Col. Vann Smiley, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, during the “Tell me a Story� event at the school, Feb. 16. Smiley delighted students and family members with his enthusiastic interpretation of the book “Click, Clack - Moo Cows that Type,� by Doreen Cronin.

The Department of Defense recently stood up a special website on “Strengthening Our Military Families: Meeting America’s Commitment.� The site, which includes information on Veterans’ Affairs, improvements for youth programs !$#" " " $ " " &" draw attention to the integral role families provide in support of our nation and its service members. Visit the website at www. defense.gov/home/features/2011/ 0111_initiative.

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What is the one thing a person should do before leaving Europe?

(What do you think?)

“Do a Euro trip. See all the capitals of all the European countries.�

Spc. Justin Kennedy HHC, 18TH CSSB

“Visit Garmisch. Go see Neuschwanstein and the Zugspitze. It’s beautiful down there.� Staff Sgt. Joel McCullough (and 3-year-old Lily) 172nd SIB, 2-28th Inf. Regt.

“Go to Spain. It’s a beautiful place. I went there with my family. The food’s great.�

Ruben Quelex Family Member

“(Go) to France where the troops fought and died on Normandy Beach.� Pvt.2 Tyrel Spragg 5th Maintenance Company, 18th CSSB

“Travel. Experience the world. ... Paris is only a 4-5 hour drive or a quick plane ride (from) here. It’s great!� Reginna Wilson Family Member

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USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs

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Charles Stadtlander USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs

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Mark Iacampo USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs

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Out of those little things, they make bombs, things you don’t even think about. Christa Meier-Muehlbach Work Council Chairwoman

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Ansbach home to new Choppers by Ron Toland Jr. USAG Ansbach Public Affairs

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6 Bavarian News

Deployed Forces

March 2, 2011

Outlaw Troop makes progress at Checkpoint 18 by Sgt. 1st Class John Wollaston 2SCR Public Affairs

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Deployment Snapshots

Hawk Company Soldiers begin their search of the rugged terrain near the mountain village of Tulak.

Air assault mission trains ANA Story and photo by

Sgt. Jerry Wilson 2SCR Public Affairs

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News

Bavarian News

March 2, 2011

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What’s Happening Ansbach Briefs Tax Center open

The Ansbach Tax Center is now open. Tax preparers are available at Katterbach in Bldg. 5817, 3rd Floor or Stork Barracks in Bldg 6506, 2nd Floor. Call 467-2324 or 09802-832324 for more information or to make an appointment.

Divorce Basics

March 4: 10-11 a.m. Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg. 5817, 3rd Floor. The Ansbach Law Center is presenting a one hour informa" & $ '%& & &"('& # #& & separation and divorce in the U.S. This informative session will cover all aspects of a divorce: jurisdiction, child custody/visitation, child support, alimony, typical fees and costs associated with divorce, and what happens after the divorce. For more information, call DSN 467-2103, CIV 09802-832103.

Garmisch Briefs What’sh appenin’n ow? For the latest news on fests, concerts, parties, parades and more in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, visit the USAG Garmisch Facebook page: updated daily, always relevant and fresh as a morning brezel. Cost: Free!

Venice & Verona

March 4-6: See the great art and architecture, pigeons in St. Mark’s Square, and gondolas on the Grand Canal. Enjoy good places to eat! We visit Verona, the Romeo and Juliet city with the great Roman arena. Cost: $290.

Ski Austria

March 12: Jump on the Ski Bus Express to Erwald to ski the Austrian side of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest point. Cost: $69 adult, $59 child, includes transportation and lift pass, $79 includes weekend equipment rental, $12 for just the bus ride # '& '

Neuschwanstein Castle

March 13: Visit the most popular tourist attraction in Germany. This tour, called “Ludwig and Richard,� focuses as much on the famous composer as well as

the shy king. In addition, we visit the Ettal Monastery and the Wieskirche, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Cost: $39

Night Sledding

March 15: A completely groomed and lighted ski run just for sleds. Includes transportation, minibob and lift pass. Cost: $39 adult, $29 child. Unless noted, all FMWR events meet at the Pete Burke Center. To register for the events, contact the staff at the Pete Burke Community Center, DSN 4402638, CIV 08821-750-2638, or email us at Garmisch.FMWRodr@ us.army.mil.

ACS classes/gatherings M.o.M’s Cafe

March 4, 11 and 18, 10-11:30 a.m. This support group covers a variety of requested topics such as lactation support, infant and toddler CPR and chocking; support for pregnancy loss, breastfeeding and weaning a toddler; creative play for infants and toddlers; or common skin and health conditions in infancy and toddlerhood.

Newborn Care Class

March 6, 10 a.m.-noon. To provide new parents with practical experience in caring for their newborn: holding, diapering, feeding, burping, bathing, circumcision care to mention a few. Parents will become familiar with normal newborn appearance, the importance of self-care and adjustment to new parenting role.

AFTB – Level 1

March 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Army Family Team Building is about readiness: mission readiness and family readiness, adapting to Army life, accepting challenges, dealing with change and developing life skills. Unless noted all ACS activities take place or meet at the $ # (& !& ' "'$& $" '$ & Kaserne, Bldg. 203). For more information contact your ACS staff at DSN 440-3777, CIV 08821-750-3777, or e-mail them at Garmisch.FMWRacs@ eur.army.mil.

Graf/Rose Barracks Briefs Health Clinic Fridays

Beginning April 1, the Army health clinics in Bavaria will be open full days on Fridays. As a

result, the clinics will no longer schedule appointments after noon on Thursdays to accommodate staff training time. For more information, contact your local Army health clinic.

Grizzly Fasching

Come celebrate Fasching, March 8, at 1 p.m. See the Grafenwoehr Elementary School Grizzlies march in their annual Fasching Parade! We’ve been planning and making costumes for a while now. It is a fun genuine “German experience� at your front door. For more, contact Frau Kean at DSN 475-7133, CIV 009641-83-7133.

EFMP events

The Exceptional Family Member Program will host two events in March. March 1: EFMP 101, 3-4:30 p.m., Main Post, Bldg. 244, Rm. 219; and March 2: Free bowling for EFMP members, 4-6 p.m., Rose Barracks Bowling CenterHave questions? E-mail usag grafenwoehr.efmp. manager@us.army.mil.

Guest readers needed

March 2, at 5:45–7 p.m. It’s that time of the year again; time to celebrate “Read Across America.� In honor of this event, Grafenwoehr Elementary School will be hosting Bedtime Stories and volunteer readers are needed to help make the event a success. Volunteers will read books to small groups of children that will rotate throughout the school for the hour long event. They may bring their own books or choose from the available. For more, or to sign up, e-mail lisa. heinzmann@eu.dodea.edu.

Adult Book Club

First Thursday of each month: Next gathering, March 3. Cold winter nights are the perfect time to get together, enjoy a cocktail if you’d like, and discuss books. Meet 7-8 p.m., in the Patton Fireside Lounge, Main Post Bldg. 209. No preregistration required, cash bar available. For more, contact the Main Post Library at DSN 475-1740.

Calling all crafters

April 9: The Hohenfels Community and Spouses’ Club is looking for crafters to sell their handmade goods during an art rair. The event will take place in the Hohenfels Community Activities Center from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Interested artists may sign up or receive further information by e-mailing PaigelovesKeith@ yahoo.com. Deadline to sign up is April 1.

Hohenfels Briefs Speed limit reduced

In order to mitigate risk to our children, pedestrians and gym patrons, the posted speed limit on General Patton Drive has been reduced to 40 kilometers per hour. Also reduced is the speed limit from the intersection of Warrior Way and Patton Drive to 25 meters beyond the pedestrian crosswalk located downhill from “The Zone.� Drivers are advised to pay attention to these changes. )$ %& &' $ ' ' "& #& & & effect.

AFN Eagle going stereo

As of yesterday, AFN Bavaria the Eagle has moved to 93.5 FM and AFN Powernet is now on AM 1485. This new frequency is U.S. car-friendly, meaning car radios in U.S.-made automobiles can lock into it. On AFN Bavaria the Eagle listeners will be able to hear live, local radio shows from 6-10 a.m. and from 2-6 p.m. The rest of the day they’ll hear the same mix of music and information on network-wide shows. On AFN Powernet, listeners can hear a mix of news/talk and music programming. For a full list of schedules of The Eagle and Powernet, go to bavaria.afneuorpe.net and click on “Schedules� at the top of the page.

Taming your toddler

March 3: Are you raising a toddler? This second of our sixsession series addresses some of the common challenges of parenting the little cave-boy or cavegirl in your household. Come learn how to turn the “terrible� " #& " &"('& "'$$ %& &" #& & build a more loving and respectful relationship with your child. Child care may be available for registered participants. This installment will cover “Effective & Loving Toddler Discipline Part 1.� This alternating week workshop runs from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at ACS, Bldg. 10. Call Nicole Ceterski or Heather Bruce, New Parent Support Program coordinators, at DSN 466-4073/4323 for more.

Skiing in Reit im Winkl March 5: Let ODR do the driving and enjoy a quick winter get-away in the Bavarian Alps. The Winklmoosalm mountain community in Reit im Winkl, Germany, offers Alpine and cross country skiing, hiking and more. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 12 and younger. Discounts offered for groups of

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%& '& $& $'& & $&"( #'& "(& season rentals. A three hour beginner instruction class will be offered for $10. Bus will depart from Hohenfels ODR, Bldg. H15 at 5:30 a.m. and will return at 8:30 p.m. Cost includes transportation only. Lift tickets can be purchased at the ski hill. Seating is limited. Call to reserve your seat today. Visit the website at https://webtrac.mwr. army.mil/webtrac/hohenfelsrectrac.html to sign up and to pay for the trip. For more, call DSN 4662060 or CIV 09742-83-2060.

Upcoming trips

Mark your calendar now for these upcoming ITR and Outdoor Recreation trips. Additional information will be published in upcoming issues of the Hohenfels Hometown Happenings, or call DSN 466-2060 for more. March 12: Zurich March 19: Airboarding and skiing in Austria. March 19: Salzburg March 26: Prague

Volleyball players

Feb. through May: FMWR Sports and Fitness is looking for players to participate on men’s and women’s community level volleyball teams. Practices will be held every Monday from 5:307 p.m. Stop by the Post Gym or call FMWR Sports and Fitness at DSN 466-2883/2868 for more information.

Aerobathon

March 12: Come out and experience all that the Hohen ' #&%&" '##& $ $ &( #&" & '$ & Back to back 30-40 minute classes starting at 10 a.m. Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates and our new class Body Blast will all be included. There is a $10 entry fee. Free ) #( $"& $&"('&%&$#"& & $" "#& to register. For more information or to register, stop by the post gym or &# $"#& &%&" '##& "& ! & 466-2883.

Kontakt Club events

March 2: Monthly club bowling night at the on-post bowling alley, Lane 17, from 7-9 p.m. Meet us there. March 6: Club members and friends will attend the annual Velburg Fasching Parade. Watch for more details.

Conversation Club

Every Wednesday: The German Conversation Club meets at the library every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and practice German language skills. Call DSN 466-1740 for more information.

Schweinfurt Briefs Askren Clean Sweep

)('&%&$#"&! " $ & &' '$ & month marks another meeting of this surging community initiative. Askren Clean Sweep gathers dedicated volunteers, bother Askren residents and otherwise, to meet at the commissary and spend an hour or two sprucing up Schweinfurt’s largest housing area. Take pride in your community; join the movement March 5 at 9 a.m.

SNAPS

This monthly program is a weeklong course designed to integrate spouses into German life and society. Language skills, health care tips, public transport and shopping are just some of the topics discussed. Free child care is available, the program meets daily at 9 a.m. for a week starting March 7. Preregistration is a must. For more, call DSN 3546933, CIV 09721-96-6933.

Warrior Zone

Schweinfurt’s newest establishment for the Single Soldier is now open on Ledward Barracks, Bldg. 224. It offers a wide array of food and beverages. The facility is open to service members and their guests aged 18 and older. It is the site of monthly open mic nights, video game tournaments, Right Arm nights and much more. For more, stop in for a visit or call DSN 353-8476, CIV 09721-96-8476.

Single Parent Dinner

Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all single parents. Join the women from the Protestant Women of the Chapel at the Ledward Chapel on March 10 from 6-8 p.m. for this stress-relieving event to appreciate the hard work you put in. This event is for bona %& '&# '& $' "#& & $$ ' & not location) aimed at giving single parents a chance to catch their breaths. Food provided for parents and children. Free child care. RSVP in advance by calling DSN 354-2493, CIV 09721-9782493 or e-mailing Schweinfurt@ PWOC.org.

Budget Management

' $ &"('& # #& &%& & readiness March 15 from 3:304:15 p.m. at the ACS building. The class teaches principles of '$# &%& ' & & & budgeting, banking and checking accounts, using credit wisely and savings and investing. For more information or to register, call DSN 354-6933, CIV 09721-966933.

Travel

March 2, 2011

Bavarian News

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The Top of the Mountain concert bookends the ski season and this alone is well worth the trip. Last year, Grammy winner Alicia Keys closed the season-ending the way up through April, London’s “The Independent� USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs ranked it among the top 25 ski resorts in the world, albeit ('&%$#"! ! !( ! “awash with fur coats and Ischgl, Austria, we are all Gucci shades,� not to mention party animals. Fueled by many “Germans in ski boots local brew and inspired by dancing on tables to techno mountain-shaking music, music.� table dancing, the thin air and, The skiing area in Ischgl is oh yeah, the best skiing in known as the Silvretta Arena. all of Europe, we pound our It boasts 140 miles of slopes chests and howl at the moon. with 41 cable cars and lifts This is the melting pot of offering a transport capacity cultural elitists, rock music of 83,100 passengers per hour. enthusiasts, ski fanatics and If skiing is what you’re after, other freaks and the epicenter go early. of Europe’s pent-up wintry “One good thing about cabin fever where, during the Ischgl being Party Central last weekends of November (is that) most people are and April, it all erupts too hung over for an early and pours into the streets start,� according to travel leaving behind a tumultuous writer Roger Alton in “The trail along the Guardian.� ski slopes. It is The highest point, where old school Ischgl isn’t the place to the Palinkopf, tops American beer out at 9,500 feet, commercials bring your grandma. providing a milefade into a sort long slope while the of surreal, mind“Boarders Paradise� numbing reality in boasts a barrage of the Alps. half-pipes and obstacles for ski passes costing only a few Ischgl is a remote ski the adrenaline junkie. more euros and get in some resort town tucked within Additionally, there is a time on the slopes. Paznaum Valley situated in Don’t worry about booking ski school and a beginner’s the Austrian state of Tyrol on area for novices. A word of in advance. You can get these the Swiss border, or about passes upon arrival. Ski in the warning about the skiing: a two and a half hour drive Skiing habits for any region morning and rendezvous with southwest of Munich. The ski ! ! ! ! ! friends at the concert grounds season runs from December by early afternoon. The music driving habits. There are through April but it is on the many Germans on the slopes. starts at 1 p.m. last weekend that you’ll want Enough said. The skiing is certainly to visit. If not to relish the last what has put this village Ischgl isn’t the place opportunity to ski for the year of only 1,500 inhabitants to bring your grandma. In then at least to absorb what addition to the full range of on the map. Certain circles Europeans can teach us about extreme sports you can enjoy of Europe’s veteran skiers letting it all hang loose. "! ! ! ! dub Ischgl as a B-rate The Top of the Mountain counts as one of the trend resort relative to some of concerts bookend the ski sports, according to the city’s Austria’s other primo locales season and these shows alone website. The nightlife is like Soelden, St. Anton or are well worth the trip. Last phenomenal if you’re under Kitzbuehel, but that’s pure year Alicia Keys closed the the age of 30, or else act like snobbery. April concert while previous it. Ischgl is awesome, plain years have included Rihanna, Fire and Ice is one of the and simple. With generally Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, hippest bars and at Trofana reliable snow conditions all Story and photos by

Nathan Van Schaik

Pink, Elton John and even the enigmatic Bob Dylan. The Killers, the American rock band hailing from Las Vegas, headline this year’s spring concert on Saturday April 30. To kick off the 20102011 season, Beth Ditto and her indie rock band Gossip rocked a crowd of 20,000 in November. If you go to the concert, don’t worry about purchasing tickets. There’s only one way to get to the stage at the summit of the mountain at Idalp: by using one of the resort’s heated, high-speed lifts, which are arguably the best in the galaxy. That means you’ll need to purchase a ₏75 daily lift ticket. Stay for the weekend, opt for multiday

Arena you might even spot a recognizable Hollywood face. If low key is what you’re after, check out the Golden Eagle Pub for pints of English ale and classic rock jams. Hotels and bed and ! ! ! ! ! ! so book early. Try to keep it close to Silvretta Strasse. This is the town’s nerve center and accommodations along this street are within walking distance to the lifts headed for the concert. Keep yourself oriented in town by knowing where the three giant main cable cars are located departing Ischgl westbound across the river and up the !( ! ! ! ! ! ! hotel near any of these three, you’re golden. A resort town solely dependent on its tourism demands a state of the art, user-friendly website. Ischgl’s delivers on all levels. The site, ischgl.com, offers everything you’ll need to know in English. Interactive "! ! ! "! ! weather and ski conditions, rental information and even live webcams will help you plan your whole trip from the comfort of your own home. If you plan to ride the train into Ischgl, you’ll have to travel to the Landeck-Zams station in Tyrol. From there, take bus line 4240 into Ischgl, which takes about an hour. Drivers will need an international driver’s license and valid motorway toll sticker known as an Autobahn vignette. You can purchase the stickers at almost at any gas station in Germany or Austria ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! of your windshield or risk a ! ! ! ! from the grumpy, take-no-guff Austrian police.

Ischgl, a remote ski resort town tucked within Paznaum Valley situated in the Austrian state of December through April but it is on the last weekend that you’ll want to visit — if not to relish the last opportunity to ski for the year, then at least to absorb what Europeans throughout the region can teach us about letting it all hang loose.

The crowd gathers for the Top of the Mountain concert in Ischgl. The area boasts some of the best skiing in Europe and the season runs through April. In addition to winter sports, Ischgl offers many other activities to celebrate the end of the cold season.

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Medical

Bavarian News

March 2, 2011

Condoms can help prevent STDs Free condoms are available at all health clinics in Bavaria

Know the symptoms Although some STDs like chlamydia do not show symptoms, others do. If you exhibit any of the following symptoms, contact your local public health nurse or health care provider to have it checked out.

by Jennifer Walsh Cary

Men and Women: Sores, bumps or blisters near your sex organs, rectum or mouth. Burning and pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement. Need to urinate often. Itching around your sex organs. A swelling or redness in your throat. Flu-like feelings with fever, chills and aches. Swelling in your groin.

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mydia, gonorrhea, herpes and human papilloma virus, or HPV. All four are sexually transmitted diseases that have a steady presence in the Bavarian footprint. Not to be forgotten, syphilis and human (&&"-#,*/. (*- . (!"$ . #!. . are also making an appearance. “One of the most prevalent STDs is chlamydia because individuals can have it and not show any symptoms until there are complications later,â€? said Maj. Rena Trumbull, Grafenwoehr Health Clinic public health nurse. “The next common STD is gonorrhea.â€? With STDs plaguing the dating scene like landmines on the %''+*/.*+, . !"& "++.$%(,.(' $.'(&*. for people to start making smart choices instead. “STDs are opportunistic,â€? she said. “Unprotected sex, even skinto-skin contact depending on what type of STD it is ‌ anyone can be exposed if they don’t practice safer sex procedures.â€? One means of protection – and arguably the easiest – is to use condoms. “We offer free condoms. You can go to our pharmacy and get

Men: A drip or discharge from your penis. Women: An unusual discharge or smell from your vagina. Pain in your pelvic area. Burning or itching around your vagina. Bleeding from your vagina that is not your regular period. Pain deep inside your vagina when you have sex.

them,� Trumbull said. “Not having the money to buy them is not a good excuse since they’re available for free at all of our clinics.� In addition to condoms, she said one of the best means of protection is to know your partner. “Talk to your partner. Before you start having unprotected sex, both parties should get tested and treated if needed,� Trumbull said. “Explain to your partner that it’s important because you don’t want to harm your partner and you know they don’t want to harm

you.� As for those singles who are out to have a good time, she said to keep a few things in mind. For example, alcohol can play a huge role in leading to unprotected sex, which may lead to an STD. Also, the red light district is not as controlled as you may think. “I know people think because prostitution is legal in Germany that the prostitutes must get tested,� Trumbull said. “But that’s not the case.� In the event someone thinks

they may have an STD, they should get it checked by a health care provider as soon as possible. “They shouldn’t ignore it because untreated STDs can cause a host of complications to the body,� she said. “If you ignore it, you’re in for a whole lot of hurt later down the road.� She said it’s also worth mentioning that some STDs are not curable and even more of a reason to use protection. “Bacterial infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated with antibiotics and cured,� Trumbull said. “But viruses like HIV are not curable. We can treat the symptoms or complications, but we can’t cure it.� Everything that is shared with Trumbull, or any other public *%+' . -"!$*.(-. % %!(% .($. #-/.

dential. “Nothing goes back to your parents or the command. My job is not to start UCMJ actions because of fraternization,� she said. “My job is to prevent and stop the spread of disease.� Overall, Trumbull knows the topic of STDs can be a sensitive one, but said it’s important to get the message out. “The main message to people is that STDs are preventable,� she said. “Educate yourself. Know your partner. And use protection "-'(+. #" !*. /.-%++ . (-. ' %'. &"'"

ally monogamous relationship.�

Be INvolved, INvested and INformed BDENTAC announces Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 6-12 by Ralinda Eatherington Bavaria Dental Activity

The week of March 6-12 has been designated as Patient Safety Awareness Week around the world. The theme this year is “Are you INvolved, INvested and INformed? Commit to Safe Health Care.� During Patient Safety Awareness Week, the Bavaria DENTAC will host multiple activities in the clinics that will focus on helping our staff help you become better informed about your dental care. We will work harder to ask the questions that will get you to ask questions and access the answers you need to make informed decisions. We want you to become more involved. More importantly, we need you to be an active member of the oral health team. When it comes to your oral health and the oral health of your family you should be at the center of everything that we do. We want you to understand your treatment options.

. Agency for Health Care Quality and Research: www.ahrq.gov . ECRI Institute: www.ecri.org We’d like to help you to help us, yourself and your family members. The suggestions below can help you become Informed, Involved and Invested in your health care. . Talk with your dental care team about anything that’s bothering you. . Make sure you understand what has been said by telling your doc what you believe you heard in your own words. We will help you invest in your health care . Don’t hesitate to ask questions. by giving you information that can help you . Know what medicines you take, why you /.-,. +*)('(&%'*. $#"! *$. # . (- #!&%'(#-. *-. take them, how to take them and make you are not in the dental clinic. At this time sure your dentist knows what you are in our culture so much information is readily taking (this includes medicine you buy in % %(+% +*.#-+(-*. . * ++.%$$($'. #".(-./.-,(-). the Commissary or PX including herbal the sites that are trustworthy and will help you supplements or energy drinks). to help us care for your needs. . Know how to contact your dentist or the Web links are listed below for you, which dentist on call if you have problems after (++. *+ . #"./.-,.)!*%'.(- #!&%'(#-.'#.(- !*%$*. treatment or during nonduty hours. your knowledge about health care, oral health . Know your clinic advocate. care and patient safety. . American Dental Association: www.ada. We are committed to safe health care delivorg ery. We’re IN! Are you?

Rose Barracks travel health clinic worth the trip by Jennifer Walsh Cary

update vaccinations and tips on what to bring for certain destinations, such as an emergency travel kit or mosquito netting. “A provider can look at their vaccinations, look at their proposed travel plans and prescribe

time to implement. “Some vaccines may need BMEDDAC Public Affairs to be ordered ahead of time and . *!&%- . . *

you may require a few doses to fore you pack your bags for an provide the best protection,â€? Woexotic trip to Africa, Asia or South odring said. “Also, for something America, make an appointment like anti-malarials, you want to at the new travel health start the medication before Many of the tropical clinic on Rose Barracks. leaving. This is to see one, It could save you from a if you tolerate the medicadiseases you may week of traveler’s diartion without side effects rhea or something more encounter while traveling and two, so if a malarious serious, like malaria. mosquito bites you, you’ve abroad are preventable “Many of the tropical enough medication in your diseases you may encounsystem to be protected.â€? with the proper guidance, ter while traveling abroad People considered highare preventable with the medication and risk for malaria are the ones proper guidance, medicawho are “visiting friends vaccinations on board. tion and vaccinations on and relativesâ€? in malariaboard,â€? said Dr. (Maj.) endemic regions. AccordDr. (Maj.) Joseph Woodring Joseph Woodring, Bavaria ing to Woodring, your proBMEDDAC Preventive Medicine Chief Medical Department Actection against malaria after tivity Preventive Medicine medication, vaccines and travel leaving a malaria-endemic counchief. %, ( *. $ * (/. %++ . '%(+#!*,. '#. try greatly decreases after only six Service members and families their travel plans,â€? Woodring said. to eight months. can schedule an appointment at “This could be for sailing down “When you return to visit the travel health clinic for Mon- the Nile or a three-month mission, your friends and family, you are days and Thursdays after 1 p.m. say, in Uganda or Pakistan.â€? effectively malaria-naĂŻve,â€? he The travel health clinic will offer: He recommends people con- said. “And your sensitivity to apadvice on how to avoid diseases, tact the travel health clinic as soon ply DEET and take anti-malarial medications to prevent disease as they book their trip because medications is not as great as say transmission, an opportunity to some preventive steps will take a couple going on a trip to a game

reserve in Kenya who is more likely to ‘religiously’ take their prescribed medications for malaria.� However, most people will face the all too-common problem of traveler’s diarrhea. “If you are spending thousands of dollars to go on a trip, bringing some carefully chosen antibiotics can prevent you from worshipping the porcelain goddess for days,� Woodring said. “It can also cut down your symptoms over 24 hours, which means a lot when you have a tight timeline of events and you may have to miss some because you are sick.� For an enjoyable vacation, Woodring recommends investing the time up front. “Do yourself and your families a favor,� he said. “Book an appointment with a provider who can walk you through the greatest risks you may encounter.� Face-to-face and video teleconference appointments are avail% +*. #!. *-*/. (%!(*$. ' !#") #"'. Bavaria. For appointments, e-mail Woodring at joseph.woodring@ amedd.army.mil.

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by Lt. Col. Stephen Linck BMEDDAC

Want your health-related question answered? Send an e-mail to brmc-pao@ amedd.army.mil or post your question on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bmeddac.Your question may appear in the next edition of the Bavarian News.

Q:

I’ve heard a lot of people talking about teenagers abusing DXM. Could you tell me what exactly this is? Respectfully, % .*,.(-. %& *!).

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sules encourage them to get help.

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I’ve had a cold for at least two weeks now. Sore throat, stuffy nose, the works. Does this mean I have a bacterial infection and should get antibiotics? Or do I have a virus that just won’t quit? V/r, Sick in Schweinfurt

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mail, but you may have different things going on. You may very well have started out with a common cold and developed a secondary % '*!(%+. (- * '(#- . . #". ,(,- '. )*'. ' *. .". % (-* . #".&% . % *.' *. .". ( . %-.+%$'. for weeks. We also had a few minutes of sunshine here in Bavaria. It is quite possible that you are suffering from seasonal allergies. Your local health care provider can help determine the cause of your symptoms.

Q:

Should you workout if your muscles are sore? Thanks, Achy in Ansbach

A:

Dear Achy, Sore muscles are a good thing. When you work muscles to the point they are sore it means you have worked them hard enough to break them down. Breaking them down causes more muscle to grow. This process over time builds even bigger, stronger muscles. The human body is amazing because it is the only machine I know of that gets stronger the harder you work it. This soreness is caused by the build up of lactic acid within the muscle, which is a normal part of anaerobic metabolism. To answer your question, you should not work the same set of muscles every day. There are a lot of different schools of thought #-. ' *. !() '. %-$ *! . #$'. /.'-*$$. * *!'$. I talk to say you should work each muscle group once a week. My recommendation is not to work sore muscles because this means they are healing. Would you run on a broken ankle? Keeping hydrated is the best thing I have found to help the soreness go away. If you need a shot of advice, e-mail your question to Lt. Col. Stephen Linck at brmc-pao@amedd.army.mil.

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Reconciling utility bills saves in the long run by Jess Hofberger )('&%$#"%! % #% ##%) % !

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Bavarian News

March 2, 2011

with conditioning that employs functional movements, the Mission Essential FitUSAG Schweinfurt ness program aims to build Public Affairs the modern-day Soldier into SCHWEINFURT, Ger- a “tactical athlete,� according many — The bionic Ameri- to its developer, Doug Briggs, can Soldier of the future will Fort Bliss Director of Human be more aerobically and an- Performance. U.S. Army Europe and In7654321700/.-,.,4.+66,.,*6.)6mands of combat — that is, if stallation Management ComSoldiers stationed here have mand Europe teamed up to conduct the MEF pilot proanything to do with it. Charlie Troop from the 1st gram which will run through Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regi- June 1 in Schweinfurt. On day one, Soldiers rement, stationed in Schweinfurt (21('&,75,6).7.%6$.#204,.-,%6&&. corded vital information that program, at Finney Gym that will be tracked to monitor the could revolutionize the train- overall success of the proing protocol associated with gram. Things like blood pressure, body fat index, scores on "40)265.-,%6&&! Drawing from the insights -,%6&&.7%).7 202,/.,6&,& .7&.$600. of NCAA Division I college as their susceptibility to injury 44,3700. -,%6&&. 7%). 14 #06). over the course of the coming Story and photo by

Nathan Van Schaik

Retired Navy SEAL and TRX trainer Ken Taylor monitors in the background while Pfc. Derrick Bales, left, and Pfc. Kyle Chubboy, right, break a sweat while using their TRX strap.

GEICO honors Soldier Continued from page 1 effort into our training mission, but also into our community to make it a better place to live for us and our families,� said Wells. Wells said he is especially honored to be rec4 %2 6).3/.7.12 2027%.-5+!. . 04,. 4 . 4 ,&2)6. 14+#7%26&. )4% ,. 56700/. 044(. 7,. ,*6. +202,75/ . ,*6/. )4% ,. 56700/. %)65stand what we do here,� he said. “They say they & ##45,.,*6.+202,75/.3 ,./4 .56700/.)4% ,.&66.2, . especially here in Europe.� Now in its 23rd year, The GEICO Military Service Awards Program selects one member from each military service branch as well as one member from the reserve/national guard to recognize for contributions made in the areas of )5 . 7%). 7014*40. 73 &6. #56 6%,24% . -56. &7 6,/. 7%). -56. #56 6%,24% . 7%). ,57 -1. &7 6,/. 7%). 71cident prevention. Nominees are judged on how their career (on duty) or noncareer (off-duty) related activities contribute to their community and the extent these activities serve to inspire other military or civilian personnel. &.,*6.14++ %2,/ &. . 5 . 3 &6. 6sistance Education) representative, Wells is at the elementary school most days giving classes on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. “I try to get to the school as much as I can,� Wells said. “Early education is really important. If we make them aware of what drugs and alcohol and other harmful chemicals can do to their system at a young age, then they are less likely to do it when they get older. They understand ,*6.6 61,&.4 .2,.%4$ .36 456.2, &.,44.07,6! .

the one pound easily accessible strap can be jimmied to a door, a make-shift wall or a tank. It makes the gym obsolete. Taylor spent hours teaching troopers in the art of atomic push-ups, single-leg squats, planks and other high-octane .6 6512&6&! When asked why his troop was chosen over the hundreds of others to participate in the MEF training, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Pine, the team leader for the 1-91st C Troop, said it was because of their experiences in the most rigorous terrains during their deployment to Afghanistan last year. “If we can help the Army create a more combat-ready program, this will help Sol)265&. 6,. -,. 45. )6#04/+6%, . Pine said.

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Beginning with kindergartners, Wells said he works up to a full 10-week program for - ,*'. 7%). &2 ,*' 57)65&!. %. 7))2,24% . *6. 40 %,665&.7,.,*6.&1*440 &.4 ,5671*.#54 57+& .02(6.,*6. Kinderfest and ice cream socials, by setting up a DARE booth and talking to children and their parents , &. 2+#45,7%,. ,4. 6,. 2,. )5 . 7%). 7014*40. abuse information) out to the parents as well, so they understand what their kids are doing,� he said. %. 7))2,24%. ,4. *2&. $45(. 45. . 600& . nomination cited his many hours devoted to ,57 -1. &61,24% . 6%& 52% . ,*7,. 700. ,57 -1. 17&6&. and citations were handled in a timely manner. 600&. 70&4. 04 6). &2 %2-17%,. 40 %,665. *4 5&. with the Outdoor Recreation Program, providing route recon for the new ATV course, and he has been instrumental in the development of a new indoor paintball facility. In addition to a plaque and a $2,500 cash honorarium, GEICO will provide roundtrip transportation and lodging for Wells and his wife Luann in Washington, D.C., to attend the presentation ceremony. “Luann was extremely excited and proud of me,� Wells said. “We have been married for almost nine years now and she is the true hero in this. She has stood by me and pushed me this whole time. Many times I have missed out on birthday parties and wedding anniversaries but she understands that my mission is just as important when I am home as when I am deployed.�

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987654325180/9.-,+*)/(/'&+%%/'$&#/"! ../ .-0/- $ &0/+/ / & / #'#/ Army Europe’s 7th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, and Pfc. Lakisha Green, a / & / #'#/7-,)/5 - . !/ & /' !&+ *,.*&/ - $+ .0/!&-+ */+/ .+/ -../ - *$/ -. +-+& */% -/+/ * /!.- . / )/& ./"*!&+ +& */ +*+$.,.*&/ ,,+* 5 - ./ / '785 8/ *+-)/7-&!/ .+,0/ .-.0/6. #/ #/ ./&.+,/ +!/ -. +- *$/,.+ !/+* /-. * *$/ &!/,.* / .% -./ . +-& *$/& / , .&./+&/& ./ / #'#/7-,)/ *+-)/7-&!/ , .& & *0/6. #/ +- / 0/+&/6 -&/ ..0/ +#/

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and the All-Armed Forces team in 2004, Continued from page 1 well as of the media. Ludwig goes as far 2008 and 2009.� “Brett is very tall with a tremendous 7&.14+#752% .*2&.-%6&&6.$2,*.,*6. 7007&. 65,2170.067#.7%).*6 &. 65/.&,54% . ) 7 6521(& . 7&4%. 655/! “Anthony is, of course our high scor- wig said of Thomas. “He knows a lot er,� Ludwig explained. Bynum regularly 734 ,.,*6. 7+6!. 4 .17%.,600.*6 &.7%.6 571(&. #.+456.,*7%. .#42%,&!. 6 &. 65/. #6526%16). #07/65. 7%). *6 &. 70&4. ,*6. 4%6. skilled, plays incredibly fast and clever. It that always seems to have the most fun +2 *,.%4,.70$7/&.36.3/.,*6.344( .3 ,.2, &. on the court.� Also playing since his childhood days, a joy to watch him.� Asked about his achievements and the Grandison brings great experience and growing attention of the local press to- manifold skills to the court. Even though wards his performance, Bynum modestly a professional basketball career was nevstates that his teammates are crucial for er his primary goal, Ludwig knows that 57%)2&4% &. $2&)4+. 7%). 7,,2, )6. +7(6&. his success. Thomas is another asset. Being able him a cornerstone of the team. “Jermaine is a very smart player,� to train and play with DJK Schweinfurt helps Thomas to stay in shape and to Ludwig said. “He has an excellent jump keep up his dream to play top-level bas- shot even from a distance. His calmness helps the rest of the team to stay focused ketball in a professional environment. “Basketball means a lot to me,� said 6 6%. %)65.#56&& 56.7%).*6 &. &,.7%.7$6Thomas with a smile. “I played growing some player to have, for the team as well up already and it was the reason I joined as for the coach.� the Army. I played in the All-Army team The appreciation is mutual and Gran-

months will all be scrutinized by a team of experts. Afterward, they laced up their sneakers, donned PT gear and readied for instruction. Enter Ken Taylor, a re,256). 7 /." .-,%6&&. 5 . and the brain trust behind one of the pillars of the MEF program, simply known around -,%6&&.125106&.7&. ! . 2&. ,572%2% . 56)6-%6) . &72). 7/045!. , &. +2&&24%'&#612-1 . %1,24%70.,572%ing that can be done anywhere so the Soldier can increase operational capability.� Otherwise known as sus#6%&24%. ,572%2% . . ,2lizes a strap suspended from an anchor point. Athletes use the strap to perform grueling exercises in a variety of positions. For a Soldier on the go,

dison values the exceptional opportunity *6 &.366%. 2 6%! 62% . 54+.,*6.",7,6& .2, &.%4,.,44.4 ten that you get to experience the European way of playing basketball,� Grandison 6 #072%6). $2,*. 6 12,6+6%,!. , &. ,4,700/. )2 656%,.7%).2, &. 44).,4.0675%.734 ,.2,!. . have a lot of fun doing it and the relationships that we build with the rest of the team are great.� Combined with long traveling distances for the games, the participation in the German team comes out to be the most time-intensive, but efforts are made on both sides. Communication within the team was switched to English and the American players are actively integrated with the German players. ,. 56700/. )46&% ,. +7,,65. 2 . ,*6/. 756. German or American,� stressed Ludwig. 6.756.700.4%6.,67+!. %).$*6%.,*6/ 56. 4%. ,*6. 14 5,. ,*656 &. %4. )2 656%16!. *6/. 756% ,. 65+7%&.45. +65217%& .,*6/.756.700. Schweinfurters.�

ACS adds generalists Continued from page 1 Under the new design, ACS will transition a number of personnel into generalist positions focused on helping Soldiers and family members navigate services. Generalists will provide an array of baseline services, while specialists will still be available for the more complex and extended services. “The goal is to make sure Soldiers, their families and civil27%&.17%.-%).,*6.52 *,.&65 216 .7,. ,*6.52 *,.,2+6 .,*6.-5&,.,2+6.,*6/. seek assistance,� said Paulette Freese, chief, Policy and Operations Branch, Soldier Family Readiness Division. ACS will also introduce an upgraded tracking system that allows staff to follow up with clients more 6 -126%,0/. 7%). ,4. 6%& 56. 1026%,.

needs are met when service is provided. “If a client requires more in-depth assistance, we want to make sure there is a smooth transition to the next service provider,� Freese said. “We will maintain contact with the Soldier or family member until their needs have been met.� Soldier and family members will start to see ACS services in new satellite locations as well, such as at units and garrison exchanges and commissaries. Twenty-two installations have been selected as pilot sites to assess the new service delivery design that runs until March 31. The pilot phase will provide insight and best practices prior to the Armywide rollout in April.

" 5 6/.)7,7. &6).,4.)6,65+2%6."40)265& . ,202,/.7004$7%16&. Continued from page 1 different from renters upon whom this program is based. For example, a homeowner may decide to make an investment in his dwelling to im#54 6.,*6.56&2)6%16 &.2%& 07,24% .,* &. decreasing heating costs. Additionally, renters who split their rent with another person should not take this survey.

Why is the survey important? Every year DTMO conducts a

survey to identify how much service members spent during the previous year for utilities. The data from this survey is used to determine utility allowances, which are part of the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA). Rental data is not part of this survey. OHA is a cost reimbursement based allowance. Members on active duty who are entitled to basic pay are authorized OHA based on the mem365 &. 57)6 . )6#6%)6%1/. &,7, &. 7%).

permanent duty station location un06&&. 4,*65$2&6. &#612-6)!. *6. . Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey allows utility expenses to be considered when the utility allowance is updated.

Who can take the survey?

The survey is intended for all military personnel who reside in off-post privately leased housing. Members may take the survey at home with their spouses. Spouses are authorized

to take the survey if the member is deployed or unavailable.

for each of these expenses.

How do I take the survey?

Leaders and HR professionals are encouraged to spread the word to all eligible service members. The key to success and ensuring that Soldiers are properly compensated, is a high participation rate and good data. For more, contact Randall D. Ries, DSN 370-3884, randall.ries@eur. army.mil or William Gordon, DSN 370-3888, bill.gordon@eur.army.mil.

Service members taking the survey report the average monthly cost of utilities and routine maintenance from the past year. To complete the OHA utilities expense survey, service members should have actual bills for their utilities and maintenance expenses available. They will be expected to compute a monthly average

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