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BOSS teambuilding
Reader feedback
“I’m looking forward
to playing paint ball
and mountain biking,”
said Baumholder’s Spc.
Stephen Debuc. See page
2 for more feedback.
Single Soldiers
have fun while
helping improve
community quality
of life. See page 12.
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Vol. XIII, No. 17
Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden
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Students
enjoy glitzy
traditional
evening.
See page 20.
June 9, 2011
U.S. citizens
Consulate ceremony welcomes newly
naturalized Soldiers, family members
have gone in harm’s way,”
said Alford, thanking military
U.S. Army Garrison
spouses as well for their serWiesbaden Public Affairs
vice and sacrifices. “We salute
Office
the bravery of the service
“E pluribus unum … out of members and we salute the
many, one — you come from services of the family memmany backgrounds, but you bers who stand behind them
are now one.”
as well. You’ve
That’s how
all sacrificed, and
U.S. Consul Genyou may be called
eral Edward Alon to sacrifice
ford welcomed
again.”
37 newly naturalQuoting from
ized Americans
the U.S. Constituduring a ceremotion, Alford said,
ny at the Ameri“The strength of
can Consulate in
our country is
Frankfurt May Baumholder’s Cpl. in these immi25.
Hassan Abubakar
grants.” While
The event,
Americans come
recognizing U.S. military from different backgrounds
service members, spouses and they “work together … live
family members who met the together.” That’s what will
requirements to become U.S. continue to make the country
citizens, was one of many great, he added.
large and small ceremonies
With Memorial Day folheld at the world’s largest lowing a few days later,
U.S. Consulate to welcome consul officials said the
new U.S. citizens.
ceremony was in honor of
“Many of you wear the Military Appreciation Month
uniform … thank you for
See U.S. citizens on
page 3
your service … many of you
Story and photos by
Karl Weisel
Photo by Anemone Rueger
Welcome Home to Wiesbaden
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ray C. Joyce II, holding his daughter Nakayla, is all smiles during
a homecoming of 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion. Soldiers May 30 at the Wiesbaden
Fitness Center. Around 50 2nd MI Soldiers returned from a deployment to Iraq.
1st AD uncases colors in Texas
New division commander takes charge in Fort Bliss
By Lt. Col.
Deanna Bague
Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office
Cmdr. Timothy M. Cooper presents a flag flown from the
USS Constitution to Maj. Gen. Dana J. H. Pittard.
The last U.S. Army division to leave Germany, the 1st
Armored Division, unfurled
its colors May 23 at Fort Bliss,
Texas.
Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard,
senior commander at Fort Bliss,
assumed command of the 1st
Armored Division during a ceremony at Noel Field. Maj. Gen.
TerryA.Wolff, outgoing division
See 1st AD on page 4
Soldiers and family members are sworn in as U.S. citizens during a ceremony at the American Consulate in
Frankfurt May 25.
Commentary
Feedback:
What do you recommend
doing for summer fun?
Diversity: An essential Army element
By Lt. Col. Kate Crusan
Tomekia Reed
Military Personnel Division
“Travel. I want to go to
Spain, Paris, maybe Italy.
I’ve also heard about parks
here, like Europa Park.”
Sofie Reynolds
Baumholder family member
“We just got here, so we plan
to barbecue and get to know
Europe.”
Mark Holt
Directorate of Public Works
“The Wilhelmstrasse Fest.
Take a tour down the Rheingau to the birthplace of Riesling wine. Enjoy the weather
and the scenery.”
Tech. Sgt. Corey Taylor
485th Intelligence Squadron
“Travel and go to water
parks. See the castles.”
U.S. Army Europe Diversity
Initiatives
Do you have diversity within
your units?
Do you even know what
diversity is?
The Army defines diversity
as: “The different attributes,
experiences and backgrounds
of our Soldiers, civilians and
family members that further
enhance our global capabilities
and contribute to an adaptive,
culturally astute Army.”
The Army diversity definition is very inclusionary. It goes
way beyond the five protected
classes of Equal Opportunity:
race, religion, national origin,
gender, color; and the seven
of Equal Employment Opportunity — which adds age
and disability. It takes into
consideration any “difference”
that would represent a different
way to solve any problem. It is
at the core of what the Army
values stand for — that every
member of the team is valued
for their input.
The U.S. Army in Europe is
an organization that routinely
takes its members from a myriad
of backgrounds and molds them
into one cohesive mission focused team.
Diversity is about getting
the most out of every member
of our team and respecting and
valuing their unique skill sets.
Diversity is about good leadership and living and modeling
the Army values, the warrior
ethos, and the Civilian Corps
Creed. Diversity also is about
the unique and diverse makeup
of our Army and our ability to
harness that diversity into mission success — and we have
been doing it for a long time.
Diversity can be seen as
an essential element for every
leader’s toolkit, an element that,
if taken advantage of, enables all
leaders to adapt, remain ready
and accomplish every mission.
We all realize that the strength
of the Army is our people. Diversity will make our Army that
much stronger.
We can also look at diversity
as a national security issue.
No one can deny that today’s
security environment is complicated and demanding.
The human dimensions
of conflict are more dynamic
than ever before. The unconventional and asymmetrical
battlefields of the future mean
that we must understand people
and the environments where
they live. A more adaptive
and culturally astute force will
enhance our ability to operate
in these environments. Training, educating and preparing
culturally adaptive leaders who
are able to meet global challenges because of their ability
to understand varying cultures
will continue to help the Army
achieve mission readiness.
We can even look at diversity as a survival issue for
our all-volunteer force. As our
population changes, the Army
must look at ways to recruit
and retain the changing talent
pool. It is important that our
Army continues to be a place
where men and women of different backgrounds, cultures
and ideas and beliefs know and
understand that they are valued
members at every level.
You can promote and sustain diversity by creating and
maintaining an inclusive environment — an inclusive
environment where employees
feel valued, can lead to reduced
personnel costs, enhanced teamwork, increased innovation and
higher quality performance.
Understanding the human
dimension of leadership and
managing your talent pool
will lead to increased mission
readiness.
Now let’s talk about what
diversity is not.
Diversity is not about the
Equal Opportunity or Equal
Employment Opportunity programs, although those programs
have been and will continue to
be vital components in providing diversity in opportunity.
Diversity is not some Affirmative Action program or a
way to reach minority quotas.
Diversity is not just about
demographics or the color of
your skin; it is about what every
individual in your organization
can bring to the table.
Finally, diversity is definitely not a stand-alone program. It
is already a part of who we are,
as an Army, and how we operate.
We are already the most diverse
and effective fighting force in
the world.
Play it safe this summer around water
Perry Biacco
Department of Defense
civilian
“My hobby is working on
cars, so I plan to work on a
few this summer.”
Summertime is a great time
to get out with the family and
friends to enjoy water sports.
But safety officials recommend taking a few precautions.
Only swim in authorized
swimming areas where lifeguards are on duty. These include beaches (unless placed off
limits), lakes with designated
swimming areas (and lifeguards
on duty) and host nation swimming pools.
Adult supervision of children is always recommended
to keep them safe.
Other tips include never
mixing alcoholic beverages and
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swimming, using plenty of sun
screen to protect against harmful rays and never diving into
shallow or unknown waters.
For more summer safety
information stop by your Safety
Office or call mil 337-7415 in
Wiesbaden or mil 485-1670 in
Baumholder.
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News and features
News flash
AFN adjusting broadcast signals
The American Forces Network Europe is
adjusting its radio broadcast signals to help German officials hosting this year’s Hessentag in
Oberursel. German telecommunications officials
asked AFN to temporarily turn off the 873 AM
transmitter in June to avoid interference with
other frequencies during Hessentag. “During that
time, we’ll broadcast to our American audience in
Wiesbaden on 1143 AM from another location,”
said Col. Bill Bigelow, AFN Europe commander.
While 1143 AM’s 1,000 watts of power will reach
listeners in Wiesbaden, the temporary transmitter
doesn’t have the reach of AFN’s 150,000-watt
transmitter in Weiskirchen (just north of Frankfurt), which reaches American commuters in
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Hanau and Giessen. AFN
Europe will put 873 AM back on the air July 1.
(AFN Europe Public Affairs)
Logisticians honored
Two local units were among 99 logistics units
from throughout the Army honored at the Army’s
2011 Combined Logistics Excellence Awards in
Richmond, Va. Wiesbaden’s Headquarters and
Headquarters Service Company, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion and the U.S. Army Garrison
Baumholder both received runner-up honors for
their efforts. The Chief of Staff, Army Deployment Excellence Award was established in 2000
and identifies active, Reserve, National Guard
units and installations that demonstrate innovative or outstanding practices during deployment
and deployment support operations, said Aaron
Burr, program manager. “All awards presented
reflect the unit personnel’s extraordinary attention to detail and adherence to Army standards in
deployment, maintenance and supply operations.”
Movies showcasing USAREUR
Some of Hollywood’s
biggest stars have lit up
the silver screen for nearly
a century portraying U.S.
Soldiers in Europe. Elvis,
George C. Scott, Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper, John
Wayne and many others
have all walked the red carpet to showcase their
films about the U.S. Army on this continent. Now
it’s time to vote for your top five favorites at www.
eur.army.mil. Cast your vote based on entertainment value, overall quality and realism. Brush up
on your military film knowledge by clicking on
each of the films’ titles in the poll. (USAREUR
Public Affairs)
Housing allowance increase
Eligible service members will soon be seeing
more money in their bank accounts, thanks to the
results of the 2011 Overseas Housing Allowance
Utility and Recurring Maintenance survey. The
increase, which raised the monthly utility allowance by €32 to a total of €656, was based on data
gathered through the survey and will take effect
June 16. (USAREUR Public Affairs)
Photo by Chrystal Smith
Learning how to put out fires
Pvt. Tim Janeiro, 557th Area Support Medical Company, uses a water-based fire extinguisher to
put out a controlled flame under the supervision of Ed Kolbe, Fire inspector, during a U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden safety standdown day at the Community Activity Center May 23. See page 6
of this issue for more safety standdown activities.
U.S. citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Baumholder-based Soldier said he wasn’t
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sure
why he put off taking the steps to gain citizenand Memorial Day. While 10 service members and
ship,
but that he was proud to finally have achieved
27 other people from 22 different countries were ofofficial
status.
ficially welcomed to the ranks of the U.S. citizenry
“I
can
get my passport now and travel,” he said.
during the special event, consulate spokesman Dr.
Abubakar,
a college graduate, said he joined the
Walter Wieland said the Frankfurt-based consulate
military
because
he knew it had “a good radiology
regularly conducts smaller naturalization ceremonies
program.”
about twice a week with anywhere from six to eight
Assignments thus far have included duty in Forts
people being naturalized.
Hood
and Sam in Texas.
In a video message to the new Americans, President
Serving
in the military helped ease the path to
Barack Obama said, “It’s an honor and a privilege
citizenship
thanks
to the government’s Naturalization
to call you a fellow citizen of the United States of
Through
Military
Service program. The program,
America. This is now officially your country — your
open
to
service
members
of good moral character,
home to protect, to defend and to serve through active
with
knowledge
of
the
English
language, U.S. govand engaged citizenship.
ernment
and
history,
eases
some
of the requirements
“Together, we are a nation united not by any one
for
citizenship.
culture, or ethnicity, or ideology, but by the principles
Thousands of newly naturalized Americans are
of opportunity, equality and liberty that are enshrined
welcomed
as citizens, thanks to the program, each year.
in our founding documents,” he said.
“People appear to be very proud to be
Pointing out that with citizenship
t’s been a long American citizens … particularly people
comes the responsibility to serve, the
president said, “Like the millions of journey” — Cpl. who wear the uniform,” said the consul
immigrants who have come before you, Hassan Abuba- general after the ceremony, encouraging
you have the opportunity to enrich this kar, Baumholder other non-American service members
country through your contributions to
Health Clinic interested in gaining citizenship to contact their local personnel sections or the
civic society, business, culture and your
American
Consulate
for details on the steps to take
community. You can help write the next great chapter
to
pursue
citizenship.
in our American story.”
In addition to contacting local passport agents,
“It’s been a long journey,” said Cpl. Hassan Abubalegal
offices and Army Community Service, said
kar, who works at the Baumholder Health Clinic. The
Kristina
Carty-Pratt, field office director for the
Somalia native said he is the last member of his family
consulate’s
U.S. Customs and Immigration Service
to gain U.S. citizenship after having lived in Florida
Office,
interested
individuals can find information
for 14 years before joining the U.S. Army.
on
the
U.S.
CIS
website
at www.uscis.gov/military.
“I was the last one to walk through the gate,”
“We
also
go
downrange
to Afghanistan and Iraq,”
Abubakar said, adding that his parents and siblings
she
said.
were happy he had finally joined them as U.S. citizens.
“I
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News and features
From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
May 8
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with
drunken driving after losing control of a vehicle
and crashing into another vehicle.
Wiesbaden: A family member and a Soldier are
being charged with assault after being involved
in an altercation, which turned physical.
May 9
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with a
traffic accident after striking another vehicle.
Wiesbaden: A noncommissioned officer is being
charged with owning an unregistered vehicle.
May 10
reckless operation of a vehicle after avoiding
a checkpoint conducted by German Police at a
high rate of speed.
Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with assault
after being involved in an altercation.
May 11
wrongful use of a controlled substance.
Wiesbaden: A senior NCO is being charged with
assault after being involved in an altercation,
which turned physical.
May 13
wrongful distribution of a controlled substance
after selling it to a member of the Military Police.
Wiesbaden: A Defense Department civilian is
being charged with shoplifting after using some
deodorant and placing the item back on the self.
May 14
Baumholder: An NCO is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which
turned physical.
Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with
drunken driving after failing a field sobriety test.
May 15
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with drunk
and disorderly conduct after yelling obscenities
at local nationals.
Wiesbaden: A Department of Defense Dependents
Schools employee is being charged with a traffic
accident after striking another vehicle.
May 16
owning an unregistered vehicle after allowing
the decal and registration expire.
Wiesbaden: A senior NCO is being charged with
drunken driving after striking the barrier of a parking garage and attempting to leave the scene.
May 17
Baumholder: A family member is being charged
with a traffic accident after striking another
vehicle.
Wiesbaden: An NCO is being charged with a traffic
accident after striking another vehicle.
May 18
Baumholder: An officer is being charged with
larceny of Army and Air Force Exchange Service property after pumping fuel and leaving the
facility without payment.
Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with owning
an unregistered vehicle after allowing the decal
and registration to expire.
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Leaders have history in Europe
President Barack Obama has nominated two officers
with extensive service in U.S. Army Europe to be the
senior uniformed leaders in the U.S. Department of
Defense and the U.S. Army.
Gen. Martin Dempsey has been nominated to serve
as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen.
Ray Odierno has been nominated to replace Dempsey
as the chief of staff of the Army.
The generals served together twice in U.S. Army
Europe, in 1976 and then in 1990-91 when both were
in the 3rd Armored Division and deployed to Operation Desert Storm.
Dempsey started his career in the Army with the 1st
Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment as a scout
and support platoon leader, and squadron adjutant in the
Bavarian town of Bindlach in 1975. He later served as
the executive officer of the 4th Battalion, 67th Armor,
3rd AD in Friedberg from 1988 to 1989. He then served
with 3rd Brigade, 3rd AD from 1989 to 1991, first as
the operations officer, then as the executive officer.
Dempsey’s subsequent assignment was commander
of the 4th Bn., 67th Armor in Friedberg from 1991 to
1993, when the unit was newly assigned under 1st AD.
Dempsey most recently served in USAREUR as the
commander of the Wiesbaden-based 1st AD from 2003
to 2005, leading the unit’s 14-month Iraq deployment.
Dempsey also served as the assistant deputy director
for politico-military affairs, Europe and Africa, J-5,
the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C., from 1998 to
1999. Dempsey was nominated to head USAREUR
in February 2008, however, he was instead appointed
as acting commander of U.S. Central Command in
March of that year.
Odierno’s first Army assignment was to the 1st
Photo by Chuck Kennedy
President Barack Obama stands with (left to
right) Tom Donilon, Robert Gates, Gen. Martin
Dempsey, Adm. James “Sandy” Winnefeld and
Gen. Ray Odierno at the White House May 29.
Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 56th Field Artillery Brigade, in 1976 as a platoon leader and survey officer in
Schwaebisch Gmuend. In 1978 Odierno was assigned
as aide-de-camp to the brigade’s commanding general.
He returned to Germany in 1990 as the executive
officer of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery, 3rd
AD in Kirch-Goens, deploying to the Persian Gulf in
support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
He subsequently served as the executive officer
of V Corps’ 42nd Field Artillery Brigade in Giessen.
From 1997 to 1999 he served as V Corps chief of
staff, and the assistant division commander (support)
for 1st AD, including duty as deputy commanding
general for ground operations for Task Force Hawk
during Operation Allied Force in Albania.
Both generals’ nominations are pending Senate
confirmation. (Courtesy of USAREUR Public Affairs)
1st AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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commander, talked about how the colors were cased 11
days ago in a ceremony at Wiesbaden Army Airfield.
“That ceremony appropriately highlighted 40 years of
rich history,” said Wolff. “That history captured our
service as part of NATO during the Cold War, to our
Bosnia and Kosovo experiences to Operation Iraqi
Freedom — including the most recent service of the
brigade combat teams and the division headquarters
that recently returned. Today marks the beginning of
the next chapter of the division’s history.”
The division established its roots in Europe during World War II. It was the first American armored
division to engage in that conflict during Operation
Torch in North Africa, and went on to the invasion of
Sicily and then Italy. It participated in the liberation
of Rome on June 4, 1944.
Gen. James D. Thurman, commander of U.S. Army
Forces Command, welcomed 1st AD back to the States.
“Today is a great day to be a Soldier and particularly an Ìron Soldier,’’’ said Thurman. “It is an honor
to be standing on this parade field with the greatest
asset in the United States Army — its Soldiers — the
finest in the world. This is a very special day for Fort
Bliss, the 1st Armored Division and two amazing
command teams.”
Pittard said it was an honor for him to assume
command of the division.
“Thank God for making this happen — taking
command of America’s only armored division in my
hometown of El Paso — it doesn’t get any better
than this,” said Pittard. “Take a look at the sharpest Soldiers in the United States Army — the 1st
Armored Division.
“This is certainly a special day, because this is
one of the few times you will see every element of
the 1st Armored Division together in one formation,” Pittard said.
The fighting division shares the nickname, “Old
Ironsides,” with the oldest commissioned Navy warship that was never defeated in battle — the USS
Constitution. During the ceremony a three-member
delegation of Sailors dressed in period uniforms and
assigned to the ship were led by Navy Cdr. Timothy
Cooper, who presented Pittard the flag that was flown
on board the USS Constitution.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Miles Trevor, assigned
to the USS Constitution, said the presentation was
a gesture of camaraderie between the 1st Armored
“Old Ironsides” and the Navy.
“I was honored to come here and see a change-ofcommand of a different branch other than the Navy’s;
it’s such a different experience. I’m really excited to
be here,” said Trevor.
In closing, El Paso Mayor John Cook presented
an official city proclamation to Pittard in recognition
and celebration of the arrival of 1st AD, and also
proclaimed May 24 as 1st Armored Division Day.
News and features
News flash
Getting vehicles
ready for shipment
Soldiers and civilians
are reminded that they are
responsible for ensuring
specific steps are taken before shipping their privately
owned vehicle. Individuals
must v Have six copies of
PCS orders; v Have a valid
ID card and registration; v
Make and confirm an appointment with Transcar shipping
office to turn in a POV (call
civ 06134-69303 or mil 3377849); Remove all personal
effects; v Ensure POV is in
operable condition; v Clean
vehicle interior and exterior
to meet USADA standards
(no dirt, soil, plant or animal
life); v Make sure fuel tank is
less than one quarter full; v
Make sure emergency brake
is in full working order; v
Vehicle has no leaks; v EPA
and DOT labels are attached
to the vehicle; v Lug nut key
is available; v Car stereo
equipment is permanently
fixed or bolted down; v Must
have read the “Global POV
Contract Outbound — What
to Expect” pamphlet given
during the transportation
briefing. (Courtesy of USAG
Wiesbaden’s DPTMS)
Free museum tickets
for military members
and their families
More than 1,300 museums across the United States
are offering free admission to
active duty military personnel and their families this
summer in a program with
the National Endowment of
the Arts. The expanded Blue
Star museums program runs
through Labor Day. The list
of museums includes a wide
range of museums, including the Chinese American
Museum in Los Angeles,
the Museum of Flight in
Seattle, the Art Institute of
Chicago, New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the
Virginia Museum of Fine
Arts in Richmond, Va. Visit
www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums for details. (Courtesy
of Heather Goodwin, USAG
Wiesbaden government relations adviser)
Providing comfort, solace
USAFE honors Wiesbaden chaplain for airport shooting response
By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
Public Affairs Office
When a suspect began shooting on a bus
at Frankfurt International Airport March
2, killing and wounding several Airmen,
first responders were quickly at the scene.
Among those was a Wiesbaden Army
chaplain who was asked by his Air Force
counterparts in Ramstein to assist wounded
Airmen undergoing treatment at Frankfurt’s
University Hospital.
“I was the on-call chaplain in Wiesbaden,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Andrew
Shriver, 421st Multifunctional Medical
Battalion chaplain. After being notified
about the airport shooting and reporting
to the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s
Emergency Operations Center, Shriver
received a call from U.S. Air Forces Europe
Command Chaplain (Col.) G. Scott Henry
asking for assistance.
“My assistant and I went out to the clinic
and had to work with the Polizei to show
who we were,” Shriver said, explaining that
security was tight at the Frankfurt hospital.
“I thought they were doing a fantastic job.
That was impressive to see — that they
(German law enforcement and medical
officials) cared just as much” as their U.S.
counterparts.
The Wiesbaden Army chaplain spent
Photo by Karl Weisel
USAFE Command Chaplain (Col.)
G. Scott Henry presents Chaplain
(Capt.) Andrew Shriver with the Air
Force Achievement Medal during a
ceremony June 1.
about a week and a half visiting the wounded
Airmen and “ministering to the families. I
encouraged them and let Chaplain Henry
know what I was doing,” said Shriver.
Shriver, who worked in civilian hospitals before entering the military and
served for 15 months in Afghanistan as
an engineer chaplain, credited his past
experience and clinical pastoral education
extern training he received in Fort Lewis,
Wash., with preparing him for the airport
shooting response.
“Andrew does real well in knowing how
to talk to the service members and their
families,” said 30th Medical Command
NCO induction:
By Chrystal Smith
Twenty-two sergeants and
one corporal were formally
inducted into one of the Army’s
longstanding institutions during a ceremony to honor some
of Wiesbaden’s newly minted
noncommissioned officers.
The 102nd Signal Battalion
and 1st Military Intelligence
Battalion held a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony May 25 at Wiesbaden’s
Taunus Theater to honor Soldiers who had recently achieved
the milestone.
“It’s a defining moment in an
NCO’s career. … It’s an opportunity to officially be declared
an NCO in front of their peers,”
said 1st MI Command Sgt. Maj.
David Little, who said the ceremony is a public display of trust
the Army places on an NCO.
The honored Soldiers participated in a daylong forum
the day before that educated
Soldiers on topics relevant to
the responsibilities of an NCO.
Keynote speaker Command
Sgt. Maj. Patrick Brooks, 2nd
Signal Brigade, gave the junior
NCOs additional advice to help
propel them through their lives
as NCOs.
“Don’t be afraid to make
mistakes,” said Brooks. “NCOs
have a tremendous influence on
their subordinates. … Success is
judged by how many you help
through the ranks.”
For the entire existence of the
Army, NCOs have been hailed
as the organization’s backbone
by Army leaders. They are
charged with the responsibilities
of leading, training and protecting the more junior enlisted
troops while maintaining the
Army standard.
For this reason, Brooks was
careful to counsel the inductees
on one point, if maintained, that
would contribute immensely to
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Peter Brzezinski, who
helped teach the four-month-long CPEE
training, which deals with trauma and
injuries in a military medical setting.
“That was the neat thing about coming
into the Army,” said Shriver. “I enjoy helping people in a medical setting.”
“Chaplain Shriver responded to the
Frankfurt Airport shooting in a truly altruistic fashion without any guidance,”
said Lt. Col. Jason Wieman, 421st MMB
commander, during an award presentation
at the battalion headquarters on Wiesbaden
Army Airfield June 1.
Shriver was presented with an Air Force
Achievement Medal and certificate signed
by Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, USAFE commander, by the USAFE command chaplain
for his actions after the airport shooting.
“We were having a bad day over at the
Frankfurt Airport,” said Henry during the
award presentation, “and we wanted to get
people over there quickly.”
Calling Shriver a “critical link” and his
actions “very meaningful,” Henry praised
the support provided by the entire Wiesbaden garrison chaplaincy, led by Chaplain
(Lt. Col.) Stephen Demien.
“We talked to the EOC and got some
great help from your team. Thank you for
giving your assets to us. … I learned what
‘hooah’ was that day,” Henry said.
Twenty-three new enlisted leaders
honored during traditional ceremony
their success.
“Soldiers are more interested
in how much you care than in
how much you know,” he said.
“If we take care of the Soldiers,
the mission gets taken care of.”
As Brooks shared a wealth
of advice with the new NCOs,
some looked ahead to fulfilling the responsibilities of their
future positions.
“I look forward to showing
knowledge I’ve gained with
other junior enlisted as well
as preparing them to become
NCOs,” said Sgt. Donique Kirk,
Wiesbaden Health Clinic, who
said the ceremony “solidifies
what I am.”
“I’m looking forward to
taking the next step and helping
others get to where I am,” said
Sgt. Berlyn DeVera, 2nd Signal
Brigade, who added that the
weight of this induction will ultimately impact her two younger
sisters who are also enlisted in
the junior ranks of the Army.
Photo by Jonathon Gray
NCOs are welcomed to the
Corps.
“My success is theirs. If I turn
out and quit, then I’m showing
them something different.”
And though the faces and
names are different every time,
one thing remains consistent
with each induction, according
to Brooks. “There’s one thing
that hasn’t changed; that’s the
pride I see in our noncommissioned officers.”
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Signal troops flex safety muscle
By Jennifer Clampet
The 66th Military Intelligence Brigade team was thrown
a life preserver.
A few other units knocked
heads and helmets.
But it was the 102nd Signal
Battalion team members who
really showed off their chops
for safety.
For the third consecutive
time, team 102nd took the top
prize in the now semi-annual
Safety Showdown.
“It’s more important to
hold the title for us,” said Spc.
Dana Simpson, 102nd team
captain. From safety questions
on Composite Risk Management to speed limits on and off
post, the 102nd team racked up
a score that would make any
commander proud.
The “Jeopardy”-style showdown tests the knowledge of
Soldiers and civilians on safety
requirements and tips. The fastpaced and interactive game is
an alternative to the traditional
safety briefings where unit leaders recite the usual message of
dos and don’ts for recreation
and travel.
“Facts remain the same,” said
Joe Michalkiewicz, 5th Signal
Command safety manager. “We
could preach to (Soldiers) all day.
We’ve done it in the past. This is
a better opportunity to burn this
into their brains, to save their
lives or someone else’s.”
In 2010, the Army reported
129 off-duty fatalities stemming
from vehicle accidents, sports
and other activities – an increase
from 121 off-duty fatalities reported in 2009.
According to “Knowledge,”
the official safety magazine of
the Army, “speed, lack of seat
Soldiers representing 102nd Signal Battalion, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, 5th Signal Command, 2nd Signal
Brigade , 66th MI Brigade and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden contemplate the answer to the final question of the USAG
Wiesbaden Safety Showdown competition May 24 at the Community Activity Center. The 102nd Signal team dominated the competition for the third consecutive time.
belts or personal protective
equipment, alcohol or drug use
and sometimes all three — were
cited as primary contributing
factors in the overwhelming
majority of the fiscal (year) 2010
off-duty fatalities.”
On May 23, the garrison
hosted a bilingual Summer
Safety Stand-Down day with
classes offered to Soldiers and
civilians on heat injury prevention, water safety, fire prevention
and hands-on fire extinguisher
training.
Six teams from Wiesbaden
garrison units participated in the
first Summer Safety Showdown
May 24 at the Community Activity Center. Michalkiewicz, who
has been hosting annual Safety
Showdowns for 10 years, first
brought the game to Wiesbaden
in the fall of 2009.
Hoping to make the game a
semi-annual event, Michalkiewicz said the message is always
the same – safety.
As the Safety Showdown
came to an end, Wiesbaden
Soldiers were reminded of a
few Army safety catch phrases
– Fight the Risk, Take 5, 100
Days of Summer. The Army’s
2011 Safe Summer program asks
Soldiers and families to consider
“what have you done to save a
life today?”
Memorial Day begins the
100 Days of Summer Safety – a
campaign to concentrate on safe
recreation practices during the
summer months. The time period
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increases in off-duty fatalities.
“We’re obviously shifting
gears with the warmer weather,”
said Col. Jeffrey Dill, U.S.
Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander. “And we call attention
to that change we’re undergoing
by talking about safety.”
For the last five years, onduty fatalities in the Army has
continued on a downward trend.
“Our challenge for the new
year is applying this same mindset ‘beyond the battlefield’ off
duty to overcome indiscipline
and negligence, especially with
regard to motorcycle, POV and
pedestrian safety,” noted the
2010 end-of-year review for the
U.S. Army Combat Readiness/
Safety Center.
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USAG Baumholder
Volunteers honored as Baumholder stars
By Ignacio “Iggy”
Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
Baumholder volunteers saved the U.S. Army
$394,070.64 in the last 12
months by volunteering more
than 18,500 hours of service to
the community. Lt. Col. Sam
McAdoo, U.S. Army Garrison
Baumholder commander, was
presented with a symbolic
check for the total amount of
savings during the annual volunteer recognition ceremony
May 19 at the Rheinlander
Community Club.
“Our lives are touched by
volunteers on a daily basis.
They are touched by the Soldier volunteers who teach our
children to ski and spouses who
mentor the youth in religious
education classrooms, by the
garrison Baumholder school
volunteers in our classrooms,
the Red Cross volunteers who
comfort us at blood drives, the
family support volunteers who
support the wounded Soldier
unit and all those who make
USAG Baumholder a better
place to live, work and thrive,”
said McAdoo.
Volunteers of the year were
recognized in six categories:
youth, military family, service
member, military spouse, civilian and family.
Photo by Ignacio ‘Iggy” Rubalcava
Volunteer honorees pose with Lt. Col. Sam McAdoo, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
commander, and a symbolic check for $394,070.64.
The recognition ceremony
theme this year was the Oscars. “This theme was chosen
because it emphasizes the
importance and value of every
individual who willingly contributes his or her time, energy
and skills to our community
throughout the year,” said Ciara
Luna, Baumholder Volunteer
Corps coordinator.
Winner of the youth category was Sydney Giefer. Also
nominated for the youth award
was Xena Miller. The award
was presented by Danny Robinson and Linda Wojcik.
The military spouse volunteer of the year was Lacie
Anderson. Other nominations
for volunteer military spouse
of the year were Heather Schroeder, Magdalena Ayala, Barbara
Cromartie, Byron Warner, Michelle Mims, Zachary Simmons and Yelda Bryant. Jacqy
Matlock presented the award.
The service member volunteer of the year award went to
Staff Sgt. Donald Kimzey. Also
nominated for the award was
Capt. Jason King. McAdoo and
Lt. Col. Steven Fandrich, 170th
Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Rear Detachment commander,
made the presentation.
Marie Moran was named
civilian volunteer of the year.
Also nominated was Latorry
Herring. Presenting the awards
were Jolene Eichburg and Jennifer Oeschger.
The military family of the
year award went to Jonathan
and Faye Fox. Aaron and Cara
Jones were also nominated for
the award. Dan Furlano, Army
Community Service director,
made the presentation. “The
best thing about volunteers is
that you’re a force multiplier.
Everywhere you go, you make
the organization and the activity
better,” said Furlano.
Sarika King was the recipient of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team volunteer of
the year award. Other nominees
for the award were Betsey Mercado, Danica Darden, Natira
McGee, Melinda Waller and
Sarah Chapman. The award
was presented by Fandrich.
“This brigade and the community really couldn’t function
without its volunteers, whether
it’s from FRG leaders, or those
spouses volunteering for the
care-and-go teams. But what
makes it even more special
this year is our spouses are not
only volunteering but they’re
also single parents. They’re
serving in a role as both mother
and father. It’s truly amazing,”
said Fandrich before making
the presentation.”
McAdoo pointed out
how special and important
volunteering is, not only in
Baumholder but Army wide.
“The amazing participation
by the entire community in volunteer activities is something
that makes us special across
our Army. With our busy daily
schedules, finding the time to
volunteer is a selfless act of
patriotism that clearly exemplifies the Army values of selfless
service. So many of the local
agencies could not exist without
volunteers. Volunteering is not
just nice, it’s necessary,” said
McAdoo.
Monthly CIB gets image remake, goes casual
By Ignacio “Iggy”
Rubalcava
If you dislike meetings but
have a need to stay informed
about your community, the
new Baumholder Community
Events Fair is the answer to
those long, drawn-out sessions
of information overload. The
fair is the latest iteration of
the garrison’s monthly Community Information Brief,
or CIB, as it was commonly
known. The new format gives
it a more relaxed personality.
Lt. Col. Sam McAdoo, U.S.
Army Garrison Baumholder
commander, explained the
changes. “We felt that the previous format was rather dry and
stale, so we’ve shaken it up a
little bit and hopefully this will
be a little more conducive to a
little more interaction.
“We really wanted community members to come to
this event, not just Soldiers, but
spouses and other folks who are
in this community to see what
is going on,” said McAdoo.
Five major changes now
make the meeting a more user
-friendly event. First, it is now
called the Community Events
Fair.
The second and most noticeable change is in the setup.
Gone is the dry lecture hall
atmosphere. Now, round tables
Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rublcava
Visitors at the new Community Events Fair browse for information at the Baumholder service agencies’ exhibits.
are scattered in the Rheinlander
ballroom and guests sit in a
relaxed restaurant-style atmosphere. The intimidating head
table across the back of the ball
room has also been eliminated.
Garrison personnel are now intermingled with the audience.
The third and probably most
appealing feature is that the
event has been whittled down
to about 30 minutes. This is
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good news for those who have
to rush off to their next meeting. Individual agencies also no
longer brief their slides.
Johanna Kelly and Will
Luna from Army Community Services now brief all the
slides.
Garrison and support agencies now set up display tables
that offer information about
everything from AAFES specials to child care, creating a
one-stop information gathering
opportunity.
Finally, the fair is held every two months. This does not
mean that less information will
be released. On off months garrison and all other contributing
agencies will still provide their
information to ACS, which
will compile it and forward it
to Public Affairs for posting.
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USAG Baumholder
Soldier Show takes Baumholder on musical tour
By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
The U.S. Army Soldier Show took
Baumholder Soldiers and families on a
musical tour of the world May 22 with
stops in Africa, Latin America, Samoa,
Thailand, China and more. The non-stop
90 minute performance at the Hall of
Champions tugged on the heart strings
of everyone as they clapped to hip-hop
tunes, whooped and hollered to country
favorites and cheered at the patriotic
tunes interwoven throughout the show.
“It was an amazing show. I actually
had goose bumps a couple of times. I’d
actually go through the entire show again
just to hear ‘America the Beautiful.’
It was awesome,” said Sgt. 1st Class
Vincent Sandoval, of the Baumholder
Health Clinic.
In addition to the built-in patriotism
of the show, highlights included songs
from Lady Gaga, Charlie Daniels and
Katy Perry.
“I thought it was a great show. It
paid a good tribute to the Soldiers and to
those we lost on 9/11. I liked that it was a
variety of music, gospel and country, hip
hop, to keep everybody engaged. A lot of
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Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
The cast of the 2011 Soldier Show gets into the mood of their country
segment during their performance at the Hall of Champions May 22.
it was memorable. Because we’re here
supporting our Soldiers who are down
range, it’s good to have something like
that for our morale and for the Soldiers
that are back here. So all in all it was a
great show,” said Tracsena Grant.
A young showgoer was very specific
about what he enjoyed about the show.
“It was great. I liked the California
Girls,” said Brayden Weigelt, referring
to the popular Katy Perry hit performed
by the Soldier Show members.
“It was very good. It had a good
selection of music, and the kids really
enjoyed it. I liked the ending. It was
pretty touching,” said Amy Weigelt.
“This is awesome, because I saw the
2009 show at Kentucky and to be honest, this one is really, really awesome,”
said Capt. John Agyemang, Baumholder
Health Clinic pharmacist.
Almost everyone commented that the
entire show was impressive, but many
were struck by the show’s finale.
“I think it was pretty good. The best
part was the end when they did the big
finale,” said Dylan Brower.
The journey to different parts of
the world and back in time were also
highlights the audience enjoyed.
“It was great, amazing. My favorite
part was when they went to the different countries. I liked the Japanese one.
That was really good,” said Juaquinna
McFarlane.
“I thought it was a good show. I
wish there were more people here, but it
was entertaining. I liked the part where
they were singing about the 1940s and
‘50s and the old style and then the very
end where they had the songs about
America,” said Sgt. 1st Class Glen
Mykytiuk, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion 70th Armor
Regiment family readiness leader.
Sgt. Tim Allen, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion
18th Infantry Regiment, summed up
everyone’s reaction to the show. “The
whole thing was great. I liked it,” he said.
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USAG Baumholder
City hosts annual youth, adult triathlon
The city of Baumholder holds its
seventh annual OIE Triathlon June 25
and 26 at the Baumholder lake. The triathlon consists of swimming, bicycling
and running and is open to all youths
and adults in either team or individual
categories.
The first day is dedicated to the youth
and only teams can participate in the
youth competition. There will be three
different age groups and the classification of the team depends on the age of
the oldest team member.
Age group 2001 and younger must
swim 100 meters in the city lake — under
the strict and continuous supervision
of Baumholder lifeguard personnel.
They will escort the swimmers by boat.
“Safety has the highest priority,” says
Guenter Heinz, technical director of the
Baumholder DLRG. The children will
then ride 2.5 kilometers on a bicycle
and run one lap around the city lake
which is approximately 800 meters.
Start time is 2 p.m.
Age group 1998 and younger have
to complete double the distance of the
2001 age group. The boys and girls of
that age group start at 2:30 p.m. They
must complete a 200 meter swim, five
kilometers of bicycling and a 1,600
meters run.
The oldest age group, 1995 and
younger, must swim 400 meters in the
lake, ride 8.5 kilometers on a bicycle
and run 2,400 meters around the lake.
Start time is 3:15 p.m. Starter fee for
each team is €15.
The adult competition on the second
day includes four different categories.
Category A is an individual competition
Photo by Melanie Mai
After swimming 1,200 meters in the Baumholder lake, a contestant at last year’s triathlon springs out of the
water to accomplish the second leg of the competition which consisted of a 45 kilometer bicycle race. The third
leg of the triathlon, included a 13.2 kilometer run.
event and starts with a 1,200-meters
swim in the city lake which equals two
laps. Contestants will then ride 41 kilometers on a bicycle, with includes 615
vertical meters. They will finish off with
a 10-kilometer run. “With this category
we offer the Olympic distance,” says
David Hetzel from the organizational
team. Category B is actually divided
into two sub categories for individuals
and teams. Competition consists of a 600
meters swim, a 32 kilometers bicycle
ride with 432 vertical meters and an
eight kilometers run.
The hobby category is a team
competition only and includes 600
meters of swimming, 28 kilometers
bicycling with 309 vertical meters and
six-kilometer run.
Starter fee for individual athletes is
€25, teams pay €42.
Maps are available on the triathlon
homepage. The central registration
center is the bicycle store “The-B-Site,”
Kennedyallee 24 in Baumholder. Registration can also be done via Internet at
www.baumholder-triathlon.de.
Outside the gate .... Outside the gate
June 12
June 25-26
Sixth model and toy exhibition at Freisen,
Bruchwaldhalle
IVV volksmarch at Heimbach
June 25
June 17
Lindenfest, Baumholder, Platz an der
Linde, 6 p.m.
OIE Youth Team Triathlon, Baumholder
city lake, registration is necessary at civ
(06783) 18-9725, the-B-Site Store
June 18
June 29 to July 1
Flea market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. to
noon
June 17-19
29th St. Wendel city fest, St. Wendel,
pedestrian zone. Shops are open on June 19
June 18-19
Fishermen Fest at the Baumholder city
lake
June 24
“In Kirn the music plays” Kirn, market
7 p.m.
Spanish Riding School Vienna on Tour
in St. Wendel, Welvertstrasse, entrance fee,
Tickets at civ (0681) 9880 880.
The Spanish Riding School is a traditional riding school for Lipizzanner horses,
which perform in the Winter Riding School
Contributed photo
in the Hofburg. The school is a center for
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna comes to St. Wendel.
classical dressage and a tourist attraction
offering public performances. The leading horses and riders of the school are
June 24-28
place,
Spiessbratenfest at Idar-Oberstein, Vollmers- currently on tour and will be in St. Wendel at the
end of the month.
bachstrasse
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USAG Baumholder
West Point cadet visits community, shares experiences
By Stephanie J. Santos
Contributing Writer
For most teens, college life
brings to mind images of campus
parties, long leisurely weekends
and a renewed sense of freedom
and independence. But for Steven Billington Jr., a cadet at the
U.S. Military Academy at West
Point, life at one of the most
prestigious military universities in the world is an entirely
different experience.
It is a portrait filled with a
disciplined curriculum, early
morning physical training and
a strict code of honor. It is a
lifestyle Billington has grown
to love, a lifestyle that has given
him a defined sense of purpose
Photo by Stephanie J. Santos
and a new definition of what it
Cadet Steven Billington Jr. speaks with Baumholder High School juniors about life at the
means to reach beyond the limits.
United States Military Academy at West Point.
Billington spoke to
Baumholder Middle High school, where he graduated I’m here today as an advocate intensive application process,
School juniors on May 14 as part as co-valedictorian, and share for good education.”
including phone interviews, and
of a series of presentations for his academic experiences with
As a second year cadet, Bil- managed to secure presidential
schools and education centers fellow students.
lington said he was initially mo- and senatorial nominations in
throughout Europe to discuss
“It’s an invaluable opportu- tivated to apply for the academy his favor.
admissions, cadet life and sum- nity to be able to come back and after observing a West Point
“Each application that the
mer training.
discuss all of the opportunities graduate and feeling inspired by academy receives is carefully
The Kaiserslautern na- that lie ahead of them,” Billing- his sense of character. Billington reviewed,” Billington said to
tive said it was a privilege to ton said. “It’s never too early to felt compelled to explore his the roomful of students.
return to Baumholder’s high start planning for the future, and options. He then completed an
“Your SAT scores are important, but it’s also important
to distinguish yourselves as
leaders and make your application stand out. Consider
volunteering in the community
and do what it takes to show that
you are a person and not just an
application.”
Billington noted that West
Point’s academic reputation
is upheld through its teachers
since many of them are also
West Point graduates.
“The instructors know us
and they understand us, because
they have walked in our shoes,”
said Billington.
Several students in the audience posed questions on the
daily operational tempo at the
academy.
Billington candidly described his first six weeks of
training from a civilian to a
new cadet as “overwhelming,”
stating that it involved both
physical and mental endurance.
“It was a challenge. There
were several times when I
looked in the mirror and questioned my abilities,” he said.
“But I kept going and each day
got easier. I wanted to prove
that I could handle it. It made
me mature, and I felt like I was
doing something with my life.”
Billington entertained students with scenarios of his first
year as a cadet: the use of elevators was forbidden, breakfast
was limited to 10 minutes and
personal cars were not allowed
on campus.
“All of these things (elevators and cars) made me realize
what things in my life are a
privilege and what things are a
right,” he said.
Billington said he has no regrets and is only looking ahead.
“The academy is truly a school
for leadership,” he said. “It’s
good, solid training. I learned
how to become a leader from
following high military standards, and I am a better person
because of it.”
Applying for West Point
Admission
Photo by Madeleine Dwoiakowski
Thrifty fashion
Models who participated in the Thrift Shop fashion show May 27 come together for
a final appearance on the catwalk. Yelda Bryant, Baumholder Community Spouses
Club president, described the fashion show as “a wonderful event that was fun for
the entire family.” Bryant said she thanked Thrift Shop manager Maggie Bourgue
and the 2010 and 2011 members of the BCSC and all of the community members
who support their efforts.
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To be considered for
admission to West Point a
candidate must be at least 17
but not yet 23 years old on
July 1 of the year of admission, be unmarried and have
no legal obligation to support
children. Candidates must
be qualified academically,
medically and physically,
and must receive a nomination from an approved
source, such as a member
of Congress.
Classes
In addition to a core
curriculum in the arts and
sciences, a three-course engineering sequence and an
additional course in information technology is required.
Cadets can select from more
than 40 majors.
Graduation
Upon graduation, cadets
are awarded Bachelor of
Science degrees and commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. They
must serve on active duty
for a minimum of five years.
Source: http://www.
usma.edu.
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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden
Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day
Soldiers, Scouts,
veterans pay tribute
throughout Europe
By Karl Weisel
Wiesbaden community members
gathered at Veterans Park on Wiesbaden
Army Airfield May 26 to remember
service members who made the ultimate
sacrifice.
Timothy Penzien, commander of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 27, and
Col. Jeffrey Dill, U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden commander, spoke about the
importance of remembering the fallen
and placed a wreath at the POW/MIA
Memorial during the ceremony.
“Memorial Day is a sacred day to all
war veterans,” said Penzien. “By honoring the nation’s war dead, we preserve
their memory by honoring their service
and sacrifice.”
The VFW post commander said that
too often Americans take for granted the
freedoms they enjoy. “Those freedoms
were paid for with the lives of others.
Our brothers and sisters in arms, past and
present, have paid this debt and continue
to pay for our freedom and the freedom
of others less fortunate.”
Educating young people about the
Timothy Penzien (from left), commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 27; Col. Jeffrey Dill, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander; and
USAG Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince pay tribute to fallen
warriors during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26.
price of freedom and the value of sacrifice is critical for future generations, he
added. “Public displays of patriotism are
essential to assist the youth of the nation
in understanding the gifts of sacrifice
given by our fallen comrades.
“As America’s older war veterans
disappear from society’s landscape, there
are fewer and fewer standard-bearers
left to carry the torch of remembrance,”
Penzien said. “Such traditions will live
on only if we instill understanding of
the sacrifice made to our fellow citizens, especially our youth. They are the
standard-bearers of our future — the
torch-bearers of freedom.”
“Memorial Day is not to be a day
of solemn mourning,” said the garrison
commander, “but a day of reverent
celebration.”
Referring to U.S. citizens who paid
tribute to the fallen of the Civil War in
1866, Dill traced the nation’s heritage of
tribute. “We have all been touched by the
ultimate sacrifice Soldiers have made in
service to their country and the suffering
it has brought to mothers, fathers, sisters,
brothers, spouses and friends.”
Dill also reminded listeners to
remember their fellow Soldiers in
Baumholder — Pfc. Jacob Crebessa,
Staff Sgt. Jose Pietri, Sgt. Scott Burgess
and Sgt. Michael Lammerts — members
of 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery, who
were killed while serving in Afghanistan.
“We remember the families of the
missing and Gold Star families who lost
Soldiers to illness, injury and combat —
who stood strong through uncertainty
and whose resilience, dedication and
commitment to their Soldiers continue
to shine as beacons through the darkest
hours of the rest of us,” he said.
“I ask you to remember those who
stand shoulder to shoulder against terror
and oppression to carry freedom’s torch
in foreign lands,” Dill said. “Remember
the Soldiers, support their families,
never forget the missing and rejoice in
their lives.”
Members of Wiesbaden High
School’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and band also took part in the
Memorial Day observance.
Photo by Carrie S. Cogbill
Members of Cub Scout Pack 65 and Boy Scout Troop 65 take part in Memorial Day observances at
the Meuse Argonne American Cemetery in France. The Wiesbaden Scouts spent the Memorial Day
weekend planting flags, touring the French and German tunnels at Vauquois, hiking the Sgt. Alvin
York Memorial Trail and presenting wreaths at the largest U.S. cemetery in Europe. Photo right:
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith Jr., commander of the 5th Signal Command, accepts a wreath from a
French boy to be placed at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in honor of the fallen
during a Memorial Day ceremony in France May 29. The cemetery contains the remains of more
than 6,000 U.S. war dead — most of whom lost their lives while fighting during World War I.
Photo by Sgt. Brian Rodan
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BOSS members serve community, have fun
By Karl Weisel
Go to almost any event in the
Wiesbaden military community
and don’t be surprised if several
young single Soldiers are on
hand helping contribute to the
success of the program. That’s
because members of the U.S.
Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s
Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers have vowed to play
a role in helping improve the
quality of life in the garrison.
BOSS members recently
took time out to enhance their
team-building skills during a
special session at the Rheinblick
Golf Course.
“We wanted to get BOSS
members together in a relaxed
atmosphere where they could
address concerns and new programs,” said Stevan Eclavia,
BOSS program manager. “The
team-building event gave them
time to look at ways to better
Photo courtesy of Stevan Eclavea
Members of Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers enjoy a team-building
day at the Rheinblick Golf Course.
support the community and
come up with new ideas.”
Besides enjoying golf lessons, lunch and the discussions,
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improve the BOSS experience
for all Soldiers, Eclavea said,
adding that they are looking
forward to the opening of the
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behind U’R Place on Wiesbaden
Army Airfield” — in late June
or early July.
“We want to hold more
programs to get Soldiers out
of the barracks,” Eclavea said,
“including speed dating, a block
party and a cookout where we
invite BOSS members from
other garrisons to Wiesbaden.”
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BOSS members also helped
support music makers of the
Army Soldiers Show during
a performance at Wiesbaden’s
Taunus Theater May 20.
“Our BOSS members are
spreading the I.M. Strong
message whole-heartedly,”
Eclavea said, pointing out that
Wiesbaden’s BOSS took second place for their I.M. Strong
video during an Army-wide
competition. “BOSS members
enjoy coming out to events like
the Soldier Show to support the
community, promote the I.M.
Strong message and show that
the Army is indeed strong.”
BOSS members will also
be on hand June 30 at the
exit gate of Wiesbaden Army
Airfield to help discourage
community members from
drinking and driving — part
of the BOSS Against Drunk
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Soldiers farewell Army, hail new beginnings
Story and photo by
Chrystal Smith
Four sets of eyes staring into space
before an audience of friends and family, reflected on the things they’d seen in
94 years of collective military service.
Looking back, there were no regrets
for Lt. Col. Mark Grabski, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Arthur Hare, Sgt. Maj.
Richard Maynard and Master Sgt.
Wesley Lemarr.
The Soldiers were honored by U.S.
Army Garrison Wiesbaden during a
retirement ceremony May 19 at the
airfield’s Community Activity Center.
“They made a choice to serve their
country. They all experienced deployments, separation, PT, and training …
putting themselves on the line,” said
Col. Tony Sarver, 5th Signal Command G1.
In Grabski’s 22 years of service, he
said he was most impacted by the many
people he got to know wherever he went.
“I had lots of great assignments.
(What’s most memorable) are the different people you meet and the different
relationships you make along the way,”
he said as he reflected on time spent in
Germany, Iraq and Haiti.
Hare also credited the variety of
relationships formed during his career
for his success in the military. “You
can’t make it 20 years with out the
people around you,”
he said, adding that he
was grateful to a lot of
people for what he was
able to achieve.
Maynard made the
decision to retire in
2009, but not before
deploying for a final
time to Iraq.
“I said ‘I’ll deploy
this last time,’ ” he said,
making it clear that
he was fully onboard
to carry out one final
mission there before
hanging up his beret.
Much of the sergeant major’s enjoyment in the Army was
related to grooming
troops.
“I loved watching
Soldiers develop and
grow into leaders,”
said Maynard. “Thanks Retiring honorees Lt. Col. Mark Grabski, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Arthur Hare, Sgt. Maj.
to all the (noncommis- Richard Maynard and Master Sgt. Wesley Lemarr stand with their spouses before the
sioned officers) and audience in the Community Activity Center during a retirement ceremony May 19.
officers I’ve served
care of the family,” he said, as he reAnd as they all look forward to closwith for allowing me
to provide them with leadership and counted being a first sergeant. “It was ing their military careers, they hope to
purpose. I really enjoyed my 22 years.” the ultimate job … an intense pace … continue serving as civilians. Hare will
After finishing up the last deploy- 412 Soldiers … monitoring everything move on to work in Heidelberg while the
ment, Lemarr opted to put his family they did. It was great, very rewarding. others will settle in the Wiesbaden and
My 24 years were awesome and I ended Baumholder areas in hopes of securing
first.
“I loved it but now it’s time to take on a very high note.”
federal employment.
Reaping rewards for going beyond call of duty
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj.
Hector Prince and Col. Jeffrey Dill, USAG Wiesbaden’s
commander, recognized six
individuals May 31 and June
1 for outstanding customer Bolten
Caruthers
Jewan
Kuehnel
service during April and May.
The five civilian employees services program. He “has a ment analyst, was recognized
were honored for their overall truly positive manner, relating for assisting customers above
efforts to provide remarkable to the children on their level and beyond the call of duty
customer service. All received while helping them do their and taking the initiative to
cer tificates of appreciation best.” His efforts were noted offer customers beneficial serand a $250 cash award. The by a parent who said, “I could vices not usually a part of his
Soldiers received a coin and a not do what I do without people responsibilities. Additionally,
like (Bolten).”
he “puts the customer first and
three-day pass.
exhausts all resources to find
Mark
Caruthers,
WiesThe following people were
the right answer for any issues
baden
Dining
Facility
rations
acknowledged by coworkers
brought to him.”
technician,
was
recognized
for
and customers who submitted
“continually
working
above
Lothar Kuehnel, Wiescomments to the Interactive
the
standard
without
objecbaden
Central Issue Facility
Customer Evaluation System:
tion
or
grievance,
and
striving
supply
technician, was recogRichard Bolten, Child,
for
personal
and
professional
nized
for
providing “superb”
Youth and School Services
development.”
customer
service
and support
program associate, was recto
the
Wiesbaden
community.
Lionel
Jewan,
Directorate
ognized for his commitment to
He
conducted
initial
issues of
of
Human
Resources
managethe children of the school-age
Mularickal
Willis
needed military equipment,
directed the exchanges of misfitted or unserviceable items,
and assisted in the turn-in of
equipment valued in excess of
$3.5 million.
Joseph Mularickal, Directorate of Public Works
housing management assistant,
accepted additional work and
helped out in the Vacant Quarters Maintenance Section by
performing quality control inspections. He worked through
lunch breaks, after hours and
canceled scheduled leave to
complete the inspections in order to have the units ready to be
reoccupied as soon as possible,
ultimately saving thousands of
dollars that would have gone
toward paying temporary living allowances.
Spc. Elijah Willis, 1st
Armored Division Staff Judge
Advocate paralegal, was recognized for volunteering personal
time to design the U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden Army
Community of Excellence
poster. His effort saved the
garrison money in manpower
hours. He is noted for having a
“tremendous can-do spirit and
a wonderful attitude.”
Nominations are submitted
monthly to the Plans, Analysis
and Integration Office and are
evaluated by a special committee that comprises representatives from garrison directorates
and staff agencies who vote
on submissions. Call mil 3376337 for more information.
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Regular credit checks can help identify problems
By Maj. Andrew R.
Atkins
1st Armored Division legal
assistance attorney
Preparing to move can be
exhausting, but checking credit
reports should be on your PCS
checklist to help you settle at
your destination. Knowing what
is on your report may save you
trouble when you arrive and
venture out to buy that new car or
home. A routine check also might
help you avoid identity theft.
You can request a free copy
of your credit report from each
of the three major American
credit reporting agencies once
every year. These agencies,
Equifax, Trans Union and Experian, maintain “credit file disclosures,” also known as credit
reports, based on information
they receive from third parties
such as banks or collection
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Accurate Credit Transactions
Act, or “FACT Act,” enables
you to obtain one free copy of
your report from each agency
per year. This report does not
include your credit score, but it
shows the data the agencies use
to calculate your score, giving
you a free tool to make sure you
aren’t ever caught by surprise.
You can request your report
on the Internet, by phone or by
mail. Start by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com, the only
free report source authorized
by the Federal Trade Commission. Be careful, because
many websites attempt to fool
you into thinking they are an
official source of a free report.
Unfortunately, www.annualcreditreport.com is not available
in Germany on many computers, but you can request your
report at 1-877-322-8228 or
by mail. The Wiesbaden Legal
Assistance Office can provide
a copy of the form you must
submit, and you will have to
provide supporting documents
with the request form to prove
your identity.
Checking your credit routinely can save you from nasty
surprises when applying for
credit or a loan. If you haven’t
checked your credit in years,
you might not find out about
an alleged debt on your report
until you are waiting for financing approval at a car dealership
and the manager tells you the
bank has denied your loan application. No loan, no car, and
it all could have been avoided
had you checked your credit.
You also should consider
whether to check all three reports at once, or spread out your
requests to monitor your credit
over time. Requesting all three
reports at once enables you to
compare them, but requesting a
different agency’s report every
four months gives you a reasonably good snapshot three times
a year of any activity on your
credit file. In the worst case, a
periodic check can be the best
way to detect if someone is
trying to use your identity to
obtain credit.
If you see inaccurate information on your report, it
is important to inquire about
and possibly dispute the item
as quickly as possible. Under
the Fair Credit Reporting Act,
both the agency and the creditor must correct inaccurate or
incomplete information in your
credit report. The Federal Trade
Commission recommends that
you write both the agency and
the creditor to dispute the item.
You can learn more about the
dispute process at www.ftc.gov/
bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/
cre21.pdf, or at the Wiesbaden
Legal Assistance Office.
Periodically checking your
credit report can help keep your
financial life simpler and worryfree when it comes time for that
big purchase. Following these
steps will ensure you aren’t
caught unawares, but in case
you are, visit the Wiesbaden
Legal Assistance Office for
assistance.
Community notes ... Community notes
Sesame Room opening closed the last business day of further notice). Catholic ser- Troop 276 as they watch room in Hainerberg Housing.
Wiesbaden Army Community Service celebrates the
opening of its Sesame Room
for young children June 10 at
9 a.m. The room is located in
Building 7780 (Texas Str. 57),
across from Wiesbaden Middle
School.
every month for maintenance,
inventory and training. New
hours of operation are Monday
to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(last sign-in accepted at 3:30
p.m.); closed on the last business
day of every month and federal
holidays.
Family Life Center
Wiesbaden Library hosts workshops
Library highlights
a lunch and learn seminar
June 14 from noon to 12:45
a.m. featuring reiki grand
master Stacy Moneymaker.
Moneymaker will demonstrate
reiki techniques and discuss the
healing properties of crystals
and gemstones. The library will
also feature special displays for
the Army Birthday/Flag Day
and professional military and
management/Lean Six Sigma
materials. The Wiesbaden Library invites children in grades
one to five to take part in its
Summer Reading Program.
Events are held every Thursday at 9 a.m. with the program
continuing through July 21.
Registration starts June 16. Call
mil 337-1740 for details.
New ID Office hours
The Wiesbaden ID Card Office, located in Building 1023N
on Wiesbaden Army Airfield,
has new hours. The office is now
The Family Life Center
holds a family wellness seminar
June 24, a divorce recovery
workshop July 22, a marriage
workshop Aug. 26 and a premarital seminar Sept. 16. Call
civ (0611) 705-7280 to register.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will
be held July 25-29 at the Wiesbaden Middle School. Call mil
337-7116 for more information.
HIRED program hiring
Young people ages 15-18
are invited to sign up for Child,
Youth and School Service’s apprenticeship program — learn
about careers while working
15 hours a week toward a $500
scholarship. Call Steven Hall
at mil 335-5169 or civ (0611)
408-0169 for details.
Daily Mass canceled
The Wiesbaden chapels no
longer offer daily Mass (until
vices include confessions at
4 p.m. and Mass at 5 p.m. on
Saturdays at the Wiesbaden
Army Airfield Chapel and Mass
at 9 a.m. on Sundays at the
Hainerberg Chapel.
Independence party
Family, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation hosts an Independence Day Celebration July 1
on Wiesbaden Army Airfield.
Starting at 5 p.m., the event
will feature games and crafts,
face painting, beach volleyball,
a mechanical bull, dunk tank,
fireworks and more.
Free German classes
Army Community Service
offers free German classes July
21 to Aug. 18 and Sept. 22 to
Oct. 20 on Thursdays from
7-8:30 p.m. Call mil 335-5254
to sign up.
Spouse support group
A foreign-born spouses
support group will meet July
12, Oct. 18 and Dec. 9 from
10 a.m. to noon at the Army
Community Service conference
room in Hainerberg Housing.
Register two weeks in advance
by calling mil 335-5254 or civ
(0611) 4080-254.
women’s World Cup soccer
June 28 at 5 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.
Cost is $8.50 including a private
screening of the USA versus
Korea game and an unlimited
buffet and soda. Email holly.
[email protected] to save a
space.
Facilities closing
Several Directorate of Logistics facilities will be closed
for German holidays and shop
agreements June 13, 23 and 24.
These include Driver’s Testing,
the Transportation Motor Pool,
Personal Property Processing,
Installation Property Book,
Central Issue Facility and Privately Owned Vehicle Inspection. Call mil 337-1340 or civ
(0611) 705-5518 for details.
Call civ (0611) 4080-254.
Red Cross classes
The American Red Cross
holds babysitter training including child and infant CPR July
26 and 27 in Building 1023E
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open
to youths ages 11-17. Call civ
(0611) 705-1760 to register.
Marriage fitness
Daylong Marriage Enrichment Seminars will be held
June 28 and July 26. The
seminars will feature fun activities for couples. Email
[email protected].
Renovare Spiritual Formation
Groups meet on the second floor
of the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center from 1-2 p.m. on
Wednesdays.
Sponsorship training
Army Community Service
sponsorship training will be
offered June 21 and July 19 at
2 p.m. in the ACS conference
Play in the park
Educational and Developmental Intervention
Services Early and New
Parent Support hosts
play in the park for
toddlers and preschoolers starting in June.
Activities will include
bubbles, parachute and
beach balls, water table,
and an obstacle course.
The outings will be held
from 11 a.m. to noon in
Hainerberg Housing, at
the playground next to
the USO Cottage (between California and
Washington) on June
9, July 14, and Aug. 11;
in Crestview Housing
Photo by Michael Liesch
at the playground on
Plutoweg on June 23,
German students from a school in Hofheim learn about
July 28, and Aug. 25.
weather operations from Maj. Steven Davis of Detachment 1,
Call civ (0611) 7057th Weather Squadron, during a visit to Wiesbaden Army Air6662 or 408-0234.
field. Members of the Bundeswehr and Hessen State ChancelWorld Cup
lery were also on hand to help translate and answer questions
viewing
during the German-American partnership event.
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Knights and knaves enter the arena for jousting
and other competitions.
Knight
Games
Germany celebrates its
medieval history with
markets, festivals, fairs
offerings are all features of medieval festivals in
Europe.
Community members in the Hessen area had
ne needn’t journey far in Europe to be reminded
a
chance
to catch live medieval action at the fifth
of the past.
annual
Catzenelnbogener
Knights Tournament in
Castle ruins, churches, half-timbered houses and
town
of
Katzenelnbogen
June
4 and 5. While older
museums throughout reflect its rich history mixed
visitors
sampled
mead,
cider
and roast, suckling
with all of the trappings of modern life.
pig,
youngsters
had
a
chance
to
purchase
homemade
During this time of year people in Europe celwooden
swords
and
shields
for
a
little
jousting
ebrate their heritage with an assortment of medieval
of
their
own.
Falconry
and
horsemanship
were
markets, knights festivals and other observances
showcased
in
addition
to
marching
pipe
and
drum
that invite visitors to travel back in time. Jousting,
jugglers, period costumes and traditional culinary bands and the highlights in the center ring — armored knights heading
full tilt on horseback at
one another while attempting to unseat their
opponents with wooden
lances.
This year’s Knights
Tournament in Katzenelnbogen may be
over, but people can still
look forward to a host of
other similar medieval
reenactments.
Just southeast of
Giessen (north of Frankfurt) lies a large castle
ruin in Münzenberg. In
days past, before the
Giessen military community deactivated,
A knight lances an iron dummy in an attempt to knock it the farthest a German-American
distance.
renaissance faire was
Story and photos by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
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featured on the castle grounds. These
days the Medieval
Markt is strictly a
host nation event
with reenactors
camping on the
castle grounds and
recreating the atmosphere of bygone
times.
T h i s y e a r ’s
Münzenberg Medieval Market will
be held June 11
from noon to 9:30
p.m., June 12 from
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
and June 13 from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance is €5 for adults, €2 for
children and those under sword height enter for free.
The Darmstadt suburb of Arheilgen celebrates
its 1175-year history with a Historical Markt June
18 and 19.
Baumholder community members will want
to head to Thallichtenberg, not far from Kusel, to
enjoy a medieval market in Burg Lichtenberg June
25-26. Organizers say they want to recreate castle
life from the Middle Ages in the 12th century structure — one of Germany’s largest castles. Medieval
music groups will also be featured.
For more information about upcoming medieval
markets and similar events in Germany visit www.
marktkalendarium.de/maerkte2011.php.
Pipers lead a
low: Youngste
the fest.
The Heidelberg Castle dominates the skyline in this panorama photo illustration.
Historic Heidelberg
Tourist mecca
continues to draw
new, old visitors
Story and photos by
Anemone Rueger
A
parade of knights. Photo beers battle with straw bags at
fter all those years, it’s still
a great feeling to come
back to Heidelberg with a fancy
camera, walk past the university
buildings and just be a tourist.
A recommended walk could
start at Bismarck Square, the
hub for all connections into
the city. On the weekends, free
street parking may be available
along Bergheimer Strasse. The
Hauptstrasse, the backbone of the
city and also its pedestrian zone,
starts right there at Bismarck
Square and stretches a mile or
two parallel to the Neckar River.
Here is where most of Heidelberg’s laid-back life happens.
The street is lined with little
boutiques, numerous cafes, a few
museums and several institutes
reminding visitors they are walking through one of Germany’s
most popular university towns,
and certainly its oldest.
Heidelberg University was
established in 1386 and has attracted students from all over the
world ever since. Starting out as
a theological center, shaken in
several wars, it developed further
and enjoyed its heyday in the 19th
century claiming international
fame for its law, medical and
natural science faculties. Today,
more than a quarter of the city’s
146,000 residents are students.
University Square is located
halfway down Hauptstrasse and
offers a view of both the old and
the new university buildings. The
latter was built after the war from
American donations.
A Heidelberg curiosity that
should not be missed is hidden
Heidelberg’s alleyways and
doorways invite photographers to get creative. Photo
left: Visitors pass through a
gate portal before crossing
the Alte Brücke.
in a little side street between University Square and Hauptstrasse
– the Studentenkarzer. The caveshaped detention cells were designed to help the members of the
numerous traditional fraternities
regain sobriety, but apparently
inspired many of its overnight
residents to create paintings and
poems on its walls, making it
one of the city’s popular tourist
attractions for posterity.
As one continues down
Hauptstrasse, soon the majestic
Heiliggeist Church towers up and
seems to fill the whole square.
To the right is the ornamented
Ritter, Heidelberg’s oldest hotel.
A quick left turn down toward
the river will take the visitor by
the Knösel Cafe, whose founder
invented the “Student’s Kiss”
in 1863, a special chocolate
creation to go along with the
hospitality the cafe offered for
young students getting away for
a rendezvous.
Two squares down to the
right, a cog train takes tired
walkers up to the top of the
castle hill. Those with the right
shoes can keep walking just a
little farther to make a right turn
across from the green façade of
the “Völkerkunde” Museum of
ethnicities up a steep little path
that leads directly up to the castle
gardens. The view over the entire
city nestled in the Neckar River
Valley is spectacular.
The castle, which has been a
poetic ruin since the Wars of the
Palatine Succession in the late
1600s, offers several museums
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including a pharmacy museum
and the “Heidelberg Barrel” of
1592 holding 33,500 gallons of
wine. At the exit of the castle
park by the souvenir shops to
the right, some 300 steps lead
back downtown.
The traveler with good walking shoes is recommended to
cross the Heiliggeist Square
by the church and walk past
the Knösel Cafe through a very
touristy restaurant district down
to the Alte Brücke (old bridge)
leading across the Neckar River.
The bridge itself, as well as a
walk along the other side of the
river right by the water, offers
another series of great castle
views. That little walkway will
take visitors past some rowing
and sailing clubs and across the
Theodor Heuss Bridge back to
Bismarckplatz.
Enjoy the sights in this scenic university town, and you,
too, might lose your heart in
Heidelberg.
More information on Heidelberg is available at www.
heidelberg.de.
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Sports and leisure
Take a hike:
By Donald Seltzer
Volksmarch Editor
Volksmarch notes
the Idar-Oberstein, Baumholder and
Neubrücke areas to enjoy a walk. Consult a map before heading to this walk.
From Idar-Oberstein take B-422 to its
intersection with B-269. Briefly continue
on a minor road toward Bäsch to connect
with another minor road to the start at
Erbeskopf.
v Interested in volksmarching but
not sure how things work? Send an
email to [email protected] with
the subject “Getting Started.”
v Readers are asked to pick up
extra event brochures and to mail them
via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467
Box 5533, APO AE 09096.
v Look for additional event choices
at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/
Takeahike.htm.
Start: Hunsrückhaus am Erbeskopf Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7
a.m. to 4 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Hilly, mostly
woods Award: None.
Weekend of June 18-19
Weekend of June 11-13
R
ettert bei Katzenelnbogen (56370) — This
walk is in the pretty Naturpark Rhein-Taunus
northwest of Wiesbaden. Use Autobahn 3 toward
Limburg and exit at Bad Camberg, then follow a
secondary road to Beuerbach, Ketternschwalbach
and Panrod. Change roads to head toward Burgschwalbach and Zollhaus and connect with B-274
to reach the starting point in Katzenelnbogen. Alternately, from Wiesbaden use A-66 to the Frauenstein
exit, then B-260 toward Taunusstein to connect with
B-274. Head east a short distance to reach Rettert.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at Schulstr. 1 Saturday
and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m.
to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods
Award: From previous events.
S
eibersbach (55444) — This event is west of
Bingen and adjacent to the scenic Hunsrück
region. The town and its walk are easily reached. Use
Autobahn 61 toward Koblenz and exit at Stromberg.
Follow a minor road 4-5 miles in the direction of
Rheinböllen then pick up the road to Seibersbach.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus on Soonwaldstrasse Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and
6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trails: Fairly hilly, fields and
woods Award: Ceramic figure.
Wednesday, June 15
D
euselbach (54411) — This midweek event
offers a start time late enough for readers in
Classic rock
Enjoy live classic rock June
17 at 8 p.m. at the Wiesbaden
Entertainment Center in Hainerberg Housing.
Theater productions
Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart
Playhouse presents the magical,
romantic fable “Prelude to a
Kiss” Thursday through Sunday
June 9-12. Call mil 336-2473 or
civ (0611) 816-2473 for reservations. Baumholder’s Hilltop
Theater features the murder
mystery comedy “Murder in the
Rheinlander” (aka “The Wedding from Hell”) June 17, 18, 24
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B
ad Kreuznach (55545) — Former residents
will enjoy a return visit to their one-time home.
Trails run through city parks and wooded areas, and
along the Ellerbach River. From points east use Autobahn 60 west to Bingen, then follow B-41 to Bad
Kreuznach. Follow IVV directional signs to the start.
Start: Don Bosco-Schule on Ellerbach Strasse Saturday
and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail:
Slightly hilly, neighborhoods, fields and woods Award:
From previous events.
H
öchst-Hassenroth (64739) — Formerly
located at Otzberg-Hering, this event moved
down the road and a little further into the scenic
Odenwald. Use the Eberstadt exit of Autobahn 5 and
B-426 or the Reinheim/Roßdorf exit of B-26. IVV
signs will lead past Hering to the start at Hassenroth.
Start: Mehrzweckhalle am Sportplatz Saturday and
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly,
mostly woods Award: From previous events.
Thursday, June 23
M
anderbach (35685) — Giessen is closest to
this German holiday event that is located to
its northwest and north of Dillenburg. From Giessen
take Autobahn 45 northwest to Dillenburg to
connect with B-253 and a secondary road to
reach the start.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus on Am Breiten Weg
Thursday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail:
Very hilly, woods Award: From previous events.
loster (Dominikanergasse
1) and at 5 p.m. June 13 in
Wiesbaden’s Ringkirche
(Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 5).
The music will be performed
by the 55-member choir and
23-member orchestra of the
Messiah Project — members of the Frankfurt Museumorchester, Hessische
Sanja Parkos and John Seward
Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester
star in the Amelia Earhart pro- and other musicians. Tickets
duction of “Prelude to a Kiss.” are available online at tickets@the-messiah-project.
and 25 at the Rheinlander Club.
org,
by telephone at civ (06101)
Email hilltoptheater@eur.
army.mil for ticket information. 499 156 or at the door. Visit
www.the-messiah-project.org.
Messiah project
Handel’s “Messiah” will be
performed in its original English
language version at 5 p.m. June
12 at the Frankfurt Heiliggeistkirche in the Dominikanerk-
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Midsummer Fest
Hochheim’s Fire Department holds a Midsummer Fest
including a disco party June 18
at 7:30 p.m. A family day and
Weekend of June
25-26
D
ielkirchen (67811)
— This is fairly easyto-reach event is north of Kaiserslautern and is the
first for the host club. From the KMC area, use Autobahns 6 and 63 toward Mainz. Exit at Winnweiler
and continue north on B-48 past Rockenhausen to
the start at Dielkirchen. From Baumholder, follow
the road bordering the training area to connect with
B-420 toward Bad Kreuznach. Head south toward
Kaiserslautern on B-48 to reach Dielkirchen.
Start: Sporthalle at Hauptstr. 48. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2
p.m. (5 km), 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) and 7 a.m. to
noon (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 km), 7 a.m.
to noon (10 km) and 7-11 a.m. (20 km) Trail: Unknown
Award: None.
H
eimbach/Nahe (55779) — Wanderers will
find this enjoyable walk midway between
Neubrücke and Baumholder. Starting from either
location, use the secondary road that leads to
the other. From Idar-Oberstein, use B-41 toward
Birkenfeld and Neubrücke to pick up the road to
Heimbach and Baumholder; alternately, use the
secondary road along the perimeter of the training
area toward Baumholder, then follow signs a short
distance to Heimbach. Note that road construction
in Heimbach may require a detour.
Start: Besenbinderhalle Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10
and 20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 20 km)
Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: None.
H
olz/Saar (66265) — This Saarland event is
north of Saarbrücken and west of Neunkirchen.
From Kaiserslautern/Ramstein area, use Autobahns
6, 8 and 1 toward Saarlouis and Saarbrücken. Exit
at Quierscheid to follow IVV directional signs to
the start at Holz. From the Baumholder, Neubrücke
and Idar-Oberstein areas, use Autobahns
62 and 1 toward Saarbrücken and exit at
Quierschied. Follow signs a short distance
to Holz.
Start: Glück-Auf-Halle on Glück-Auf-Weg Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10
km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (21 km) Trails: Unknown Award: None.
Things to do ... Things to do
Outdoor Rec trips
Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a trip to Holiday
Park June 11, the Czech Republic June 11 and Croatia June 16.
Call civ (0611) 705-5760.
A guide to volksmarching in the
Baumholder/Wiesbaden area
open house will be featured June
19 at 10 a.m. The Fire station
is located on Massenheimer
Landstrasse in Hochheim.
Girl Scout camp
USA Girl Scouts OverseasNorth Atlantic hold three
summer resident camps near
Ansbach and Illesheim June
18-24, June 26 to July 2 and
July 11-16. Camps will feature
hiking, swimming, theater,
art, horse riding, day trips and
more. Download the summer
camp brochure at www.usagsona.org or call mil 633-8697
for details.
Irish Pub concerts
Wiesbaden’s Irish Pub (Michelsberg 15) features Steven
McGowan June 9, Funky
Frank Duo June 10, the Benrix
June 11, karaoke June 12 and
14, open stage June 15, Sven
Ruppert June 16, Macy’s Mob
June 18, Ben Kyle June 23,
Gear Down June 25 and Funky
Frank again June 30. Visit
www.irish-pub-wiesbaden.de.
Hessentag
Join the citizens of Hesse
in celebrating the annual Hessentag state fair — this year in
Oberursel, just north of Frankfurt — from June 10-19. In addition to exhibits of traditional
culture, demonstrations, foods,
military band performances and
carnival rides, the event will
feature various concerts including Bryan Adams, Roxette, the
Scorpions and Linkin Park.
Visit www.hessentag2011.de
for more information.
Sports and leisure
Sports shorts
Commander’s Cup Sports Week
Soldiers, civilians and family members in
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden are invited to
compete in the Commander’s Cup Sports Week
Competition June 27 to July 1. The week will
include one-pitch softball, beach volleyball, threeon-three basketball, the 1,000-pound club and a
10-kilometer run. Registration is free, but unit
leaders must register teams by June 22. Call mil
337-5541. (Courtesy of Coach Walter Cranfield)
Kudos to junior bowler
In last issue’s story on Wiesbaden junior bowlers, one high achiever was left out. Congratulations also to Fiona Blake, a first-year bowler, who
was a champion in the girls age 11 and under
category at the Euro Zone Pepsi Championships.
Father’s Day basketball
The Wiesbaden Fitness Center holds a Father’s
Day Basketball Tournament June 19. Cost is $35
per team for the three-on-three tourney. Call mil
337-5541.
Tackle football coach
Baumholder Youth Services seeks a tackle
football coach for youths ages 12-14. Preseason
practice starts Aug. 8 with the season starting Sept.
10. Call mil 485-7210 or civ (06783) 6-7210.
Soccer officials clinic
Ansbach and Vicenza will host this year’s
soccer officials clinics June 14-18 and June 21-25
respectively. To register call Angela flowers at mil
379-7667 or email [email protected].
Sports camps
An American sports camp for children ages
9-16 will be held July 25-28 in Frankfurt including football, baseball and lacrosse (and possibly
basketball). For information (or to volunteer to
help coach) email Ward Carr at amspcamp@aol.
com. A girls soccer camp for ages 10-18 will be
held June 20-22 at the FC Kaiserslautern training
facility. Cost is €150 including training, lodging,
meals and transportation to the training site. Email
[email protected] or call civ (0173) 326
1109 for details.
Photos by Chrystal Smith
Entertaining the troops, families
Soldier Show entertainers perform a choreographed routine to Lady GaGa’s “Bad Romance” during the Wiesbaden
show May 20 at the Taunus Theater. Photo right: Cpl. Jeremy Gaynor, the ring master, gets the audience excited
during the Soldier Show performance in Wiesbaden. Hundreds were on hand to watch the cast of Soldiers perform
a wide variety of choreographed routines to music that
spanned many generations and world cultures during a
90-minute show. “Carnival – A Traveling Thank You” was
the theme for this year’s show. The ensemble is made up
of Soldiers who tour military installations around the
world to boost the morale of Soldiers and families. The
2011 tour concludes Dec. 10 at Fort Sam Houston in San
Antonio, Texas. Admission to all shows is free on a first
-come, first-served basis. Visit www.armymwr.com for
more information and photos.
Thunder Thump softball
Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness hosts the 12th
annual Thunder Thump softball tournament June
24-26. Cost is $250 per team. The event is limited
to 10 men’s teams and six women’s teams. Call
civ (0611) 705-5541 for details.
Commander’s Cup
Baumholder’s Rolling Hills Golf Course holds
the Commander’s Cup Tournament June 13 with
a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Two players compete as a
team in the 18-hole best ball scramble. Call mil
485-7299 or civ (06783) 6-7299.
Mountain bike series
The U.S. Forces Mountain Bike Championship series includes races in Hohenfels June 18,
Kaiserslautern July 9, Ansbach July 16, Bamberg
Aug. 13, Spangdahlem Aug. 21 and Garmisch
Sept. 3. For details call Dave Mattingly at mil
379-6543 or civ (06202) 80-6543.
Photo by Jameelah Arcila
Strengthening friendships
Nathaniel Kittles, Outreach Kontakt Club Wiesbaden international president, chats with club
members and guests during the club's barbecue outing in Crestview Housing May 28. The club
inspires friendships between Americans and Germans, and engages in a variety of activities
that enhance one’s stay in Germany. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month
at the Akropolis restaurant at Berliner Strasse 259 in Wiesbaden-Erbenheim. Learn more
information by visiting the club's website at www.outreach-wiesbaden.com.
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Schools page — Partners in education
Schoolbits
Robotics Summer Camp
Wiesbaden High School’s Technology Lab hosts a Robotics Summer Day Camp Aug. 15-19 from 8 a.m. to noon for
seventh- to ninth-grade campers. For information contact
Frank Pendzich with the RoboWarriors Robotics Club at
[email protected].
Summer Enrichment Program
Hainerberg Elementary School will once again be the site
of this year’s Summer Enrichment Program in Wiesbaden. For
details call the school at mil 335-5354 or civ (0611) 408-0354.
Upcoming at Aukamm
Aukamm Elementary School closes out the school year
with an awards celebration at 8 a.m. June 16. Stop by and
celebrate outstanding student achievement.
Director Dr. Vivla Ray Hill joins the cast of “Amy Goes Army” for bows following the performance at Wiesbaden Middle School.
Army life:
Story and photos by
Jameelah Arcila
Public Affairs
Parents, teachers and community members enjoyed an
evening of comedy Army style
courtesy of the Wiesbaden
Middle School Players May 25.
“Amy Goes Army” is a short
play by Tim Kelly written specifically for junior high school
performers.
Military hymns sung by
students and a live trumpeter set
the tone. When the curtain rose,
the audience was transported
to boot camp and a day full of
surprises.
Director and sponsor of the
drama club, Dr. Vivla Ray Hill,
said the play was perfect for
Middle school play takes a
lighter look at military lifestyle
the group and “very
common on base
schools.” Many of
the jokes were particularly funny for
the Army families in
attendance.
Wiesbaden Middle School student
Kourtney Nunnery,
who played an outra- Dr. Frankie Nielsen (from right) joins
geous officer’s wife, Evan and Brianna Drew in a singsaid of her decision to along of military songs.
job,” said principal Chuck
take part, “My mom
always told me I have a talent Fannen.
for acting; plus, I love being the
The Wiesbaden Middle
evil person.”
School Players are an after
The students also performed -school drama club. They perfor school audiences earlier in form two plays each year. For
the day and the evening perfor- more information on how to
mance was their final show. “I volunteer, inquire at the middle
think our students did a great school with Dr. Vivla Ray Hill.
Register for next school year
Families are reminded to stop by their local Department
of Defense Dependents Schools to register for the 2011-2012
school year. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to attend
Sure Start, 5 by Sept. 1 to enroll in kindergarten and 6 by Sept.
1 to attend first grade.
Baumholder scholars
Baumholder Middle High
School holds exams for ninth- to
11th-graders June 10-15. Students
are advised to get plenty of sleep
and to eat a healthy breakfast before
coming to school.
Hainerberg bash
Hainerberg Elementary School celebrates its fifth-graders
June 16 with an awards ceremony, lunch and field activities.
Parents are invited to share the special day with their children.
Middle School highlights
Wiesbaden Middle School welcomes fifth-graders for an
orientation June 10 from 9:30-11 a.m. The school holds a field
day from 8-10:45 a.m. on the last day of school for students
before summer vacation June 16.
English as a second language
Wiesbaden Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness program hosts English as a Second Language classes
May 31, June 2, 7 and 9 from 1-2 p.m. at the ACS training
room (second floor), Texas Str. 57, in Hainerberg Housing.
Call civ (0611) 4080-254 for details.
UMUC online
Registration for University of Maryland University College
Europe online classes continues through June 12 with classes
starting June 13. The college is also offering a $500 military
family member scholarship this summer. Call mil 370-6762
or visit www.ed.umuc.edu.
Scholarship cruise
Photos by Pat Strobel
Rite of passage
Wiesbaden High School juniors and seniors
enjoy a glitzy evening during the prom at
the Wiesbaden Kasino Gesellschaftshaus
May 21. Photo right: Kelly Colbert and Tevin
Teal make a grand entrance by stretch limo.
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The Rhein-Neckar Silver Chapter, Warrant Officers Association hosts its annual river boat cruise and castle fireworks
July 30, leaving from the dock in front of the Heidelberg
Stadthalle on Highway B37 at 8 p.m. Boarding time is 7:30
p.m. Funds go toward college scholarships and to help wounded
warriors. Call mil 370-9696 or mil 370-3772 for tickets.
High School graduations
Baumholder celebrates its 2011 graduates at a ceremony
June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Rhinelander Club. Wiesbaden High
School grads take center stage at the Wiesbaden Kurhaus
June 12 at 4 p.m.
Bulletin board
Movie plots
Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper star in the movie “Limitless” about an aspiring author who
finds that taking a revolutionary pharmaceutical helps him tap into his full potential.
At the movies June 9-23
Baumholder, Wagon Wheel
June 10 — No movie due to graduation
June 11 — Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 4 p.m.
Thor (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 12 — The Hangover Part II (R) 6 p.m.
June 17 — Priest (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 18 — Hop (PG) 4 p.m. Limitless (PG-13)
7 p.m.
June 19 — X:Men: First Class (PG-13) 6 p.m.
Wiesbaden, Taunus
June 9 — The Lincoln Lawyer (R) 7 p.m.
June 10 — X-Men: First Class (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Limitless (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
June 11 — Hop (PG) 4 p.m. X-Men: First
Class (PG-13) 7 p.m. Sucker Punch (PG13) 9:30 p.m.
Russel Brand and Hugh Laurie lend their voices
to the Easter Bunny and his son in “Hop.” Photo
right: “X-Men: First Class” traces the beginnings
of the Marvel mutants saga.
June 12 — Hop (PG) 4 p.m. X-Men: First
Class (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 13 — X-Men: First Class (PG-13) 7
p.m.
June 14 — Limitless (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 15 — Limitless (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 16 — The Lincoln Lawyer (R) 7 p.m.
June 17 — Super 8 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Hanna
(PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
June 18 — Hop (PG) 4 p.m. Super 8 (PG-13)
7 p.m. Arthur (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
June 19 — Hop (PG) 4 p.m. Super 8 (PG-13)
7 p.m.
June 20 — Super 8 (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 21 — Your Highness (R) 7 p.m.
June 22 — Hanna (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 23 — Arthur (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Limitless (PG-13) — Aspiring author Eddie
Morra (Bradley Cooper) is suffering from
chronic writer’s block, but his life changes
when an old friend introduces him to NZT,
a revolutionary new pharmaceutical that
allows him to tap his full potential. Eddie
can recall everything he has ever read,
seen or heard, learn any language in a
day, comprehend complex equations and
beguile anyone he meets — as long as he
keeps taking the drug. His accomplishments
catch the eye of mega-mogul Carl Van
Loon (Robert De Niro), who invites him to
help broker the largest merger in corporate
history. But they also bring Eddie to the attention of people willing to do anything to
get their hands on his stash of NZT.
Hanna (PG-13) — Raised by her father (Eric
Bana), an ex-CIA man, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna’s (Saoirse Ronan) upbringing
and training have been one and the same, all
geared to making her the perfect assassin.
The turning point in her adolescence is a
sharp one; sent into the world by her father
on a mission, Hanna journeys stealthily
across Europe while eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence
operative with secrets of her own (Cate
Blanchett). As she nears her ultimate target,
Hanna faces startling revelations about her
existence and humanity.
X-Men: First Class (PG-13) — Before Charles
Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names
Professor X and Magneto, they were two
young men discovering their powers. Before they were archenemies, they were
closest of friends working together with
other mutants (some familiar, some new)
to stop the greatest threat the world has
ever known. In the process, a rift between
them opened, which began the eternal
war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and
Professor X’s X-Men.
Super 8 (PG-13) — In the summer of 1979
a group of friends in a small Ohio town
witness a catastrophic train crash while
making a super 8 movie and soon suspect
that it was not an accident. Shortly after,
unusual disappearances and inexplicable
events begin to take place in town, and the
local deputy tries to uncover the truth —
something more terrifying than any of them
could have imagined. Stars Elle Fanning
and Amanda Michalka.
Hop (PG) — Blending state of the art animation
with live action, “Hop” is a comedy about
E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny.
On the eve of taking over the family business, E.B. leaves for Hollywood in pursuit
of his dream of becoming a drummer. He
encounters Fred, an out-of-work slacker
with his own lofty goals, who accidentally
hits E.B. with his car. Feigning injury, E.B.
manipulates Fred into providing him shelter, and Fred finds himself with the world’s
worst houseguest.
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See Another Side Of Germany
Courtesy photos
TOP: A museum and sculpture now stand at the former Dachau Concentration Camp. LEFT: A silhouette of the infamous “Arbeit macht frei” sign is seen above. MIDDLE: Visitors can
visit the cremetorium at Dachau, where the old ovens have been rebuilt and put on display. RIGHT: The bunks are displayed inside one of the barracks that was rebuilt for tourists.
Story by Nicole Pothier
AdvantiPro editor
Living in Germany can be a dream.
There are innumerable travel opportunities, new and interesting cultures, and
fascinating history at every turn.
But there is also a side to Germany
that some may not know about, others
would rather forget and many may be
reluctant to accept. This dark shadow
on Germany’s history is a shameful
thing, but history nonetheless, and it is
something everyone living in Germany
should see and experience firsthand.
In a small medieval town about 10
minutes north of Munich is the city of
Dachau. And within this now modern
and bustling city, surrounded by dense
trees and high fences, is what Heinrich
Himmler officially dubbed the “first
concentration camp for political prisoners.”
Officially opened in 1933, Dachau
served as the prototype for all other
Nazi camps that followed. During the 12
years it was in service, Dachau was used
as an internment camp for political pris-
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oners and anyone who was considered
a danger to the state. Today, the camp
lends itself as a memorial and shrine to
the dead and also a historical remembrance for the living.
Upon entering the camp and approaching the main gate, visitors should keep
their eyes on the ground to see the two
faded steel lines in the dirt. These steel
lines are, at first, difficult to recognize,
but they are the old remnants of the railroad that brought the prisoners to the
doorstep of Dachau.
A bit further ahead, visitors will come
across one of the most famous relics of
the World War II time period — a small
sign that would inform the camp’s prisoners that work would ultimately make
them free. Though adopted by the Nazis
as a way to tell their captives that work
was liberating, the “Arbeit Macht Frei”
sign seems nothing more than a cruel
joke — especially after seeing what
there still is to find further in the camp.
Once inside, visitors can see the original grounds, which at liberation held
more than 32,000 residents. Though
the camp no longer contains the origi-
nal 32 barracks that once stood facing
each other in the middle of the camp,
the foundations of these buildings have
been rebuilt to give visitors an idea of
how the camp was originally designed.
One barrack has also been rebuilt to
show what they looked like when the
camp was in operation and how prisoners lived in these barracks throughout
the years.
Continuing on, past the trenches
where prisoners would throw themselves so they could get shot and, ultimately, end their suffering, beyond the
guard towers where the SS would keep
watch over their captives, but before the
newly constructed memorials where visitors can come and mourn the horror that
took place there, visitors will come upon
a small clearing with a distinct building
and even more familiar chimney.
Though Dachau was never proved
to have actually been the scene of mass
murder (this obviously doesn’t include
the people in the camp who fell victim
to disease, malnourishment, torturous
science experiments and executions),
the camp did include a gas chamber
and a crematorium. Upon entering, visitors are guided from the waiting room
(a room where the prisoners waited to
meet their fate) to the undressing room
(where they were told to take off their
clothes and leave them behind, along
with all of their belongings) to the
“Brausebad,” or showers, and into the
crematorium. This walk allows visitors
to follow in the footsteps of the prisoners as they headed to their deaths — a
very chilling and morbid experience
After visiting Dachau, it becomes
clear to the visitor how deeply sad and
tormented these places are. But they are
places people should visit, if not for the
opportunity to see and touch history,
then to come and mourn those who died
and to honor those who survived.
And if anything good can come out
of such a horrible place, maybe it can be
the ability to talk about it and remember it so as to prevent this type of thing
from occurring in the future. Dachau is a
true reminder of what humans are really
capable of.
As the memorial at Dachau reads:
“Nie wieder.” Never again.
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The Rose Garden in Zweibrücken is one of Europe’s
biggest botanical parks with 60,000 roses.
“A sweeter flower did Nature ne’er put forth, nor
fairer garden yet was never known.” — “The Rose,”
by William Browne.
William Browne must have been to the Rose Garden
in Zweibrücken. What better place is there to visit after
a long cold winter than a park full of blooming roses?
On May 1, the gates opened to this picturesque area
with romantic pavilions and little ponds all dedicated
to the queen of flowers.
Zweibrücken is a delightful little town some 55 kilometers away from Kaiserslautern that, despite its size,
offers something unique and exquisite — the rose garden. The history of Zweibrücken’s famous landmark
began in 1912 with the decision to create an open air
rose display.
Today, it is a 50,000-square-meter oasis of nature
and beauty with 60,000 roses and more than 2,000 different varieties and species.
Furthermore, a 2.5-kilometer path through the park
leads to the romantic Wild Rose Garden, teaching
about the history of rose growing and displaying
ancient types of wild Rosaceae long forgotten elsewhere. The rose garden, however, is not only a botanic
space but hosts a multitude of cultural events in this
beautiful environment.
In May, an orchestra marked the beginning of this
year’s concert season in the garden. This season,
called “Picnic in the Park,” continues this month and
in August.
More picnic dates: the French German chamber
symphony orchestra Friedrichsthal performs June 23,
Suite 16 plays pop, swing and musical melodies and
it’s jazz time on Aug. 28 with Jazz Avenue.
The year’s highlight will be from June 23 to June 26
during the peak time of blossoming. In a sea of ambrosial flowers you can embark on a jazz summer night,
a festival of thousand lights and an oriental night. The
party culminates with the enthronement of the new
queen of roses. To savor summertime, the Saarland
State Orchestra performs on Sept. 4 and the autumn
garden market on Oct. 1 and 2 highlights the end of
the season.
The poet William Browne of Tavistock, Great
Britain, lived from 1588 to 1643. It was not for him to
experience the beauty of Zweibrücken’s Rose Garden.
But for you, it’s the perfect time. Starting in May,
opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. General entry
costs €4 for adults, and €1.20 for children 6 to 17 years
old. Families and groups also pay less, and there are
special ticket prices during events.
To find the rose garden, enter “Rosengartenstraße
50” into your navigation system.
The park is located in the middle of the town. For
more information, call 06332/871-451 or 871-471
or send an e-mail to [email protected]. You
can also check out the garden’s website at www.
zweibruecken.de.
Everyday Mindfulness for Stress Relief
by Lisa Young
U.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional)
Do the inevitable stresses of daily living leave you
feeling like you are missing out on the joys of life?
Would you be interested in learning how to slow down
and enjoy life, moment by moment?
Since 1979 there has been a growing interest in
what is called “mindfulness” practices. Mindfulness
can be defined as a conscious, present-centered awareness in which each thought, feeling or sensation is
purposefully acknowledged and accepted in the present moment with a non-judgmental attitude of curiosity, openness and acceptance. Although inspired by
Buddhist teachings, there is nothing religious about
mindfulness, and it can be practiced independent of
religious or cultural influence.
During the past 30 years, there has been an increase
in the study of mindfulness. Current research suggests
that mindfulness practices are useful in the treatment
of pain, stress, anxiety, depression, disordered eating
and addiction. Most recent studies on mindfulness
have looked at this new field as a psychological tool
capable of stress reduction and the elevation of positive emotions. Studies inquiring into “mindfulnessbased stress-reduction” interventions have produced
the following findings:
• Benefits of improved immune system
• Increase in positive effect and a faster recovery
from a negative experience
• Reducing distractive behaviors to reduce stress
• Emotional regulation and focused breathing
resulting in positive responses
• Declines in mood disturbance and stress
Research centered on mindfulness as a tool to elevate and sustain positive emotional states found that
meditation practices showed:
• Increases over time in purpose in life and social
support, and decreased illness symptoms
• Increased brain and immune function
• Higher subjective well-being promoting the
perception of “having enough.”
Mindfulness has been used as treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder at Veterans Administration
hospitals. U.S. Army Ranger Monty Reed stated in
an interview for CNN that a therapy that incorporates
mindfulness has helped him with the chronic pain,
flashbacks and anger resulting from a parachute jump
accident.
“Mindfulness is a belief system that I use to change
my attitude toward bad things that happen to me, and
that gives me control of the results or the outcome,”
he said.
Mindfulness is also used to help patients with eating
disorders, such as weight loss, binge eating, anorexia
or bulimia. It teaches patients to focus on the present
and eat food with purpose on purpose. The idea is to
be aware of any judgments that occur with the eating
process, release them, and concentrate on how the
food tastes.
When used as a part of therapy for depression and
anxiety, psychotherapists have included mindfulness
techniques to manage negative thought patterns. Some
approaches are focusing on each inhale and exhale of
breathing to gain a sense of control, or choosing to
visualize a calming time or place that brings a sense
of peace.
To experience a deeper sense of living in the
moment, try some of the following simple mindfulness exercises:
• Meditation
• Deep breathing
• Listening to music
• Observing your thoughts
• Journaling
Virtually any activity can be a mindfulness exercise if you bring a heightened sense of focus to what
you are doing right then. Try it and find yourself less
stressed and more grounded in the present moment.
For more information about mindfulness and stress
reduction, visit the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine,
Health Care and Society’s website at www.umassmed.
edu/content.aspx?id=41252 or the National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s website at
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htm.
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BLAST OFF!
LEFT: Jordan Tharpe and Nathaniel Ford, fifth-grade students from Hainerberg Elementary School, prepare their rocket for launch during a recent
class on the basics of rocket science. The students then applied the lesson by building and launching their own rockets. The air powered rockets
reached heights of more than 80 feet.
Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!
RIGHT: John Dizor reacts after the take off of his rocket along with science specialist Ed Gravlin and others from Ms. Florido’s fifth-grade class.
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Celebrating the end of the year
Eighth-grade students at Wiesbaden Middle School enjoy an end of the
year celebration.
RIGHT: Aisha Wiley
BOTTOM RIGHT: Janice Teschner
You Help Us Bloom
Hainerberg Elementary School students Riley Alexander and Lanah
Ray assist the principal, Ms. Penelope Miller-Smith, in handing out
certificates to recognize parent contributions during the You Help Us
Bloom Volunteer Appreciation Social.
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Children’s
games
Children’s games and an
Xbox consol corner were just
two of the attractions during
this year’s Buc Night.
Baumholder "Home of Champions"
Buc Night raises scholarship funds
Ballet
Cheerleaders
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their grace and talent at this year’s Buc Night, which raised $24,000
toward scholarships for graduating seniors who will be continuing
their education.
Cheerleaders from Baumholder’s Smith Elementary School
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during this year’s Buc Night.
Do the
Hula Dance
Children from a SKIES
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during Baumholder’s annual
Buc Night June 3 at the
Rheinlander Community
Club.
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