November 19, 2004 - Typo
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November 19, 2004 - Typo
Ansbach American Middle High School Cougars win Division III title See page 14 Get a new SOFA U.S. Forces family members and civilian employees based in Germany, must obtain a new Status of Forces Agreement, or SOFA, before Jan. 15th, 2005, if they will be in Germany after that date. After that, German officials will not recognize the former rubber stamp entries or paper certificates. Uniformed members of the U.S. Forces in Germany do not need these SOFA certificates. Neither do family members or civilian employees who have an official State Department-issued passport with a SOFA stamp inside. The new certificate is a laminated document to be carried with the passport. People requiring the new certificate should contact their local passport processing office to make arrangements for certificate replacement. The Point Vol. 12, No. 22 Serving the 98th ASG and the 235th, 279th, 280th and 417th BSBs – Army communities of excellence Ansbach • Bad Kissingen • Bamberg • Giebelstadt • Illesheim • Kitzingen • Schweinfurt • Wuerzburg Feher mourned by community by Scott Rouch The Point The world of Army journalism will never be the same. After battling illness for some time, Olivia Feher, editor of The Point, passed away Nov. 9. “I’m devastated. She was a professional’s professional. She was superb,” said Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Gary Beylickian, who publishes Post-30 for the Army and who has been reading and critiquing Army publications in his official capacity for years. Her wall is lined with awards; testimony to her excellence in journalism while working for the U.S. Army, in Nuernberg, and then for just under 10 years in Wuerzburg. During that time she took away three Department of the Army-level first place Keith L. Ware awards, recognizing the Army’s best Calling home for less Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES, offers reduced calling card rates for the holidays for deployed personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan when using the Military Exchange 550 unit prepaid phone card. Rates will be reduced from Nov. 24 through Jan. 5. During the timeframe, a call home from Iraq or Afghanistan made on a card purchased in those locations will cost 19 cents a minute, while calls made on 550 unit cards purchased outside those areas cost 21 cents a minute. The calling card is $35 downrange and is available for $39 at other AAFES facilities and online at aafes.com. Children can apply early The fifth year of Scholarships for Military Children is underway, and at least one $1,500 scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location with qualified applicants. Applicants and their sponsor must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. For more information, go to www.militaryscholar. org. Want to become a teacher? Department of Defense Dependents Schools are recruiting substitute teachers. A college degree is preferred but not required. For more information or to apply, contact your local school. Keep your preference Under the new Military Spouse Preference Choice program, military spouses can accept an unlimited number of temporary, intermittent or flexible schedule positions without the loss of their military spouse preference. For more information, call Tina Schroeder at 06214872537. civilian tabloid newspaper and six different first place awards at the USAREUR level. “She kept up a standard that other newspapers looked up to,” said Larry Reilly, journalist for the 417th BSB, who competed against Feher while editor of the Training Times in Grafenwoehr. “The newspaper suffered a great loss of wealth of knowledge.” Born in Irvine Scotland, Feher worked as a journalist for the Glasgow Herald, the Glasgow Evening Times and the Sunday Times in London. She was also a foreign correspondent in Bonn for the Sunday Times. She was old-school, and went grudgingly into the technological age, preferring to lay out her pages by hand up to the end. She could be tough with her journalists, but the kind of tough a parent uses on a child. Raise issues The Army Family Action Plan, or AFAP, is input from people to Army leadership. Get involved and become part of the process, which begins soon throughout the 98th ASG. For more information in your BSB call the following numbers: In Bamberg, call Army Community Service at 469-8664/7777 or (0951) 3008664/7777; in Schweinfurt call Diane Mansfield Williams, AFAP Program manager at 354-7078 or (09721) 967078; in the 417th BSB, call 350-7103 or (0931) 8897103, 352-7877 or (09334) 877877, or e-mail [email protected]. mil. November 19, 2004 “She always had a standard that she expected us to live up to and became feisty when we didn’t. The most important thing about her, though, was that she cared about us as people, not just professionals,” said Lisa Eichhorn, 235th BSB Command Information officer. She always got the most important information to the people who read newspaper, first The Marneland Crusader, which became the Crusader and ultimately led to The Point. Michelle Aguilar Olivia Feher was the editor of the 98th ASG community newspaper for close to 10 years. She trained a number of young journalists who have gone on to establish themselves in the world of journalism. “She was a world-class professional who honestly cared about the people she worked with and the people she wrote for,” said Don Klinger, 98th Area Support Group Public Affairs Officer. USAREUR honors host nation cooperation by Scott Rouch The Point While Germans aren’t downrange in Iraq, that doesn’t mean they aren’t supporting the Global War on Terrorism. To thank the host nation for its efforts since 9/11, USAREUR hosted a Force Protection Appreciation Reception Nov. 8 at the Cantigny Club on Leighton Barracks. Among the 150 people in attendance were representatives from the German military, the German Federal Border Police, the German government and the German police. They, along with the American military community, had the opportunity to go through a receiving line and meet the honored speaker of the event, U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. William Ward. In his speech, Ward thanked those in attendance for their continued support. “We are still thankful for your assistance in protecting our installations and communities. Regardless of the weather, daytime, nighttime, weekdays, weekends, 24/7, your forces are highly visible and willing to protect us,” Ward said. While Bundeswehr troops will be drawn down with the build up of a guard force, Ward emphasized that it is not the end of the collaborative effort, but in fact the opposite. “It’s really a great honor for us,” said Bruno Hasenpusch, Commander VBK 67, the 98th ASG’s partner unit, referring to the ceremony. “I think there is no disturbance in our close allianceship and our friendship,” he added. Boxtops help students by Scott Rouch The Point Getting the munchies can help pave the way for future generations. With the “Boxtops for Education” program, no donations are actively solicited. It just requires paying attention to the food you eat, tearing off boxtops from General Mills and Betty Crocker products, and depositing them in the appropriate boxes on Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg. “Three of four of us decided this was easy money, why not do it?” said Cindi Frazier, Parent-Teacher Student Association, or PTSA, board member for the middle and high school. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make a box and put it out there. It’s another way the community can support our kids and the future, and we’re proud of our kids,” she added. The boxes are located in the commissary, and inside the elementary and middle schools, which are splitting the boxtops. The elementary school’s goal is to raise $4,000 while the middle school is shooting for $1,000. Since the program started in the middle of September, Frazier has collected, clipped, and sent in about 1,400 boxtops to General Mills for redemption. “Each boxtop is worth a dime, and dimes add up,” Frazier said. Money generated by the program goes back into the coffers of the PTSA, which will then put it back into different school programs, such as music composition, creative writing and art. The program will run year-round, allowing children the chance to maximize their earnings. General Mills has donated over $100 million to participating schools since the program’s inception in 1996. For more information and a list of General Mills and Betty Crocker products, as well as downloadable coupons, go to www. boxtops4education.com. Scott Rouch USAREUR Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. William Ward, left, gives a Scroll of Appreciation to Col. Bruno Hasenpusch, Commander, VBK 67, the 98th Area Support Group’s partnership unit. Community focus Calories consumed at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner p Turkey, 3.5 ozs. p Stuffing p Mashed potatoes with butter p Pumpkin pie p Ice cream Source: U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg 170 cal. 180 cal. 200 cal. 300 cal. 132 cal. By: Scott Rouch Use common sense – don’t drink and drive 2 Team of Teams! The Point, November 19, 2004 Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, count our blessings and give thanks Thanksgiving is the one special day in the year when Americans reflect on their blessings and give thanks for all they have as individuals, families, and as a nation. Our nation has survived many difficulties and hardships since that first Thanksgiving in 1621. More than ever in these days, we face clear threats to those freedoms that the Pilgrims set out to find in the New World. You have proved again with your vigilance and dedication that you are our nation’s strength. Through your professionalism and patriotism, our nation inspires freedom-loving people everywhere. Wherever you celebrate this Thanksgiving, I hope you will join me in sharing your thankfulness. Consider those single Soldiers who are away from their families this holiday or families who have a loved one deployed, and invite them to share in your celebration. As the holiday season approaches, I also want to remind all members of the 98th ASG to use common sense and make this holiday season a happy and safe one. Ice, fog, snow and alcohol are all factors that can turn a happy holiday into a tragic one. We can’t control the weather, but we can control how we react to it. Keep your distance, slow down, be alert to road conditions, and be willing to change your plans. To all of you in uniform, to civilian employees, and to your families, I appreciate your efforts and contributions to protecting and maintaining our precious way of life. I offer you my very best wishes for a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Team of Teams! RUSSEL D. SANTALA Colonel, Air Defense Artillery 98th Area Support Group Thumbs up – Thumbs down Thumbs up to Bonnie and her staff at the Child and Youth Services, Schweinfurt. Their support of the cavalry family activities has been most appreciated. The spur ride, ladies dining in, and family readiness activities were successful in part by your contribution to the welfare of our families. A huge thank you for working long hours with a staffing shortage to provide quality care for our community children. Kimberly Hickey, Schweinfurt Thumbs up to Staff Sgt. Thomas Dignan and his team of volunteer coaches for the 235th BSB Youth Services tackle football team. Their outstanding commitment to the players is evidenced in the countless hours they have put into practices and traveling all over Germany for games. They have developed a team that promotes camaraderie, respect, and self-confidence in the players. The team and the entire 235th BSB are privileged to have such motivated and dedicated volunteers. Christine Duer, Ansbach Thumbs up to Karrie Morris of 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery and all the Operation Holiday Bingo volunteers for the time and effort they put into planning the Operation Holiday International Pottery Bingo fundraiser in Ansbach, Oct. 7. Karrie took on the chairperson position with only one month’s notice, and executed a very successful and enjoyable event for the Ansbach community. The funds raised through Operation Holiday Bingo are given back to the community in the form of food vouchers and gifts for our military families who need a financial boost during the holiday season. Christine Duer, Ansbach Thumbs up to the Directorate of Public Works, facility engineers for their outstanding effort in the temporary move of the dining facility to the Cantigny Club. Without their Street talk: expertise and quick professional work, the move would not have been possible. Jimmy Collins, Wuerzburg Thumbs up to the following individuals for their support of the recent CB Booster Club Golf Tournament: Dennis Sullivan (Kraft Foods), Joe Comisky (BMW Military Sales), Samantha Moore (Coca-Cola), Christina Moritz (Charisma Jewelry), Steve Thomas (PGA Pro Kitzingen Golf Club), Clair Ramberg, Dave Crockett, Jim, Cindy and Angel Ayres, Jeff and MaryAnn Nelson, Dan Berry, and Ida Voce. Their support and contribution made this year’s tournament a huge success for all that participated and for supporting the ongoing activities of the CB Booster Club with the kids in our communities. We appreciate your selfless support and help, and thank you for all that you did. Robert Voce, Schweinfurt Thumbs up to everyone who helped make Club Beyond’s annual Powder Puff football tournament a success. Special thanks go out to Sgt. Maj. Esters and Raz from the Ansbach/ Illesheim area for serving as referees. Wuerzburg’s middle and high schools contributed with the use of their facilities and sporting equipment; Leighton Chapel and the 280th BSB Outdoor Recreation office also provided invaluable support. Congratulations to all the guys and girls who performed and played so well! Dusty Overby, Club Beyond, Wuerzburg Thumbs up to Tamela McDonald, Robert Gosha, Alonso Blackman, and Morris Jones, who work at the Leighton Barracks Post Office. They are more than willing to help customers when they need help with boxes or filling out paperwork. You all do a great job. Keep up the good customer service. Soraida Lee, Giebelstadt Thumbs up to Dorothy Williams, 98th ASG Department of Logistics, Property Management Office, for her continuous outstanding customer service. It is always a pleasure to conduct business with her. Her courteous, efficient response to my needs are coupled with a warm smile, epitomizing customer service at its very best. Thank you for a job well done. Sabine Hanbury, Wuerzburg Thumbs up to Larry Robinson of the 98th ASG and the entire 98th ASG help desk in Wuerzburg. The entire help desk staff went out of their way to expedite closing my e-mail account at one site in order for me to receive some missing e-mail messages. Specifically, Larry went out of his way to ensure that each detail was rectified. Not only did Larry help me from losing any of my e-mails, be he also demonstrated much compassion and friendliness throughout the process. Laura Cobb, Illesheim Thumbs up to the volunteer American Red Cross Santa fundraising committee members; Alison Diefenderfer, Ellen Gabel, Scott Rouch, Allyson Valadez, Heidi Custer and Brooke Browne. Volunteers are the lifeline to our community, and your enthusiasm, care and concern regarding the families in the community is greatly appreciated. Thank you for volunteering and supporting American Red Cross programs. It is rewarding to work with you all, keep up the great work! Angelia Cartwright, Wuerzburg Thumbs down to the University of Maryland-Wuerzburg office. The customer service I received while buying books for me and another student was inappropriate. What should have been a simple business transaction turned into over an hour’s worth of trouble and aggravation. I believe this office should learn what “customer service” really means. Staff Sgt. Richard Werschin, Schweinfurt Milestones Congratulations to Anita Raddatz who received a Lifetime Membership to the “Team of Teams” for contributions to the 98th Area Support Group and a Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional contributions to the Office of Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, and the 98th ASG, Her competent and timely legal advice had a tangible impact on the community’s quality of life. Her talent, effort, and selfless service have been beneficial for all who seek her legal council and assistance in the 98th ASG footprint. Her cooperative can-do attitude, high standards of work, and enthusiastic support was an inspiration to others. Congratulations to Eliezer Torres who received a Lifetime Membership to the “Team of Teams” for contributions to the 98th Area Support Group and a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance of duty from Sept. 30, 2001- May 16, 2004 and dedication to duty, attention to detail, and expertise while serving as COMSEC Custodian for the 98th ASG. In every aspect of his duties, Mr. Torres demonstrated the highest level of dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence. The high standards he has set for himself in keeping with the finest traditions of the DPTMS, reflects great credit upon himself, the 98th Area Support Group and the United States Army. Correction In the previous issue, the photo credit on page 16 for the “Division shop has unique items” article should have read: Kent Bolke, 1st Infantry Division Museum. How do you deal with peer pressure at school? Photos by The Point staff Brittney Britton, Ansbach American Middle High School, Ansbach Ashlee Kozel, Bamberg American High School, Warner Barracks, Bamberg Jasmine Bratton, Schweinfurt American Middle School, Schweinfurt Tacquan Haskins, Wuerzburg American High School, Leighton Barracks, Wuerzburg Tyrone Moore, Ansbach American Middle High School, Ansbach Natasha Black, Bamberg American High School, Warner Barracks, Bamberg Marcus Coleman, Schweinfurt American Middle School, Schweinfurt Tomaine Perez, Wuerzburg American High School, Leighton Barracks, Wuerzburg “I don’t really get much peer pressure because I think people know I’m my own person and I don’t give in to that kind of thing.” “I ignore it. I don’t listen to other people trying to get you to do something you don’t want to do.” “I don’t let it get to me. I just try to be honest and tell them how I feel. I would say it’s not right and I don’t want to get into trouble. My friends know where I stand and I don’t have to worry about them pressuring me much.” “I put myself in a good environment. I hang out with people who have the same goals and values as I do, so I don’t put myself into a situation that could cause problems for me.” “If you hang around the right people, true friends, then you won’t have to deal with it much because they won’t ask you to do things like drugs and drinking.” “I don’t mess with the problems at school. I deal with my own problems!” “I think peer pressure sometimes causes trouble. I don’t give in to it because I tell a person straight and tell them the consequences of what could happen. I wouldn’t go along with a person trying to pressure me and I would tell others what he’s trying to do.” “I avoid it if it is bad peer pressure. However, if it is good peer pressure that pushes me to do better things, then I try it. If I do give in to the bad peer pressure, then I learn from my mistakes and don’t do it again.” The Point Ansbach • Bad Kissingen • Bamberg • Giebelstadt • Illesheim • Kitzingen • Schweinfurt • Wuerzburg Producer: MILCOM Advertising Agency Roswitha Lehner Zeilaeckerstrasse 35 · 92637 Weiden Telefax (0961) 67050-32 Internet: www.milcom.de Free classifieds (0931) 2964397 · Fax The Point (0931) 2964626 “The Point” is an authorized unofficial newspaper, published every two weeks under the provisions of AR 360-1 for the members of the 98th Area Support Group. “The Point” is a commercial enterprise newspaper printed by the “MILCOM Advertising Agency”, a private firm, in no way connected with the United States Government or Department of Defense. The contents of “The Point” do not necessarily reflect the official views or endorsement of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army or the 98th Area Support Group. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit characteristic of the purchaser, user or patron. Circulation is 16,000 copies per issue. Editorial content is provided, prepared and edited by the Public Affairs Office of the 98th Area Support Group. The 98th ASG hot line is 351-4800 or (0931) 296-4800. The editorial offices are located in building 208, Faulenberg Kaserne, Wuerzburg, telephone 351-4564 or (0931) 2964564. Mailing address: Editor – The Point, 98th ASG-PAO, Unit 26622, APO AE 09244-6622. email: [email protected] The Ansbach, editorial office is located in building 5257, Barton Barracks, Ansbach, telephone 468-7649 or (0981) 183649. The Bamberg editorial office is located in building 7089, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, telephone 469-7581 or (0951) 3007581. The Kitzingen editorial office is located in building 114, Harvey Barracks, telephone 3558575 or (09321) 3058575. The Schweinfurt editorial office is located in Robertson Hall, Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt, telephone 354-6381 or (09721) 966381. 98th Area Support Group Commander . . Col. Russel D. Santala 98th ASG Public Affairs Officer . . . . . . . . . Donald Klinger Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Feher Assistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Rouch Journalist (Bamberg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Boujnida Journalist (Schweinfurt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margot Cornelius Journalist (Kitzingen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Reilly Reader contributions are welcome but will be published at the discretion of the editor. 4 The Point, November 19, 2004 VICTORY-gram #20 Setting the record straight by Lt. Col. Christopher Kolenda Commander, 1st Infantry Division Rear Detachment As you may have heard or read, a Stars and Stripes article on Oct. 31 published inaccuracies with respect to the 1st Infantry Division redeployment plan. The article mentioned that 1st Inf. Div. headquarters was scheduled to deploy for 10 months rather than 12. This is not true. Big Red One’s deployment was always planned for 12 months. The 42nd Inf. Div., our replacement unit, at first planned to begin deploying as early as November. However, they would have had to sit idle in Kuwait for approximately 60 days. The Department of Defense, or DoD, ordered 42nd Inf. Div. to deploy later because of this, but the order has no effect on our redeployment timeline. 1st Inf. Div. and Task Force Danger will complete a deliberate, staggered, relief in place, or RIP, with the 42nd Inf. Div. and their Task Force Liberty. This process will begin in midDecember and is expected to last until late February. The Transfer of Authority, or TOA, dates for 1st Inf. Div. presented by Maj. Gen. John Batiste to senior family readiness group, or FRG, leaders on Oct. 25 are the dates approved by DoD. The Division TOA is scheduled for mid-February. Rear detachments and FRGs are in the process of briefing specific unit dates to you. As long as the security situation in Iraq remains similar, the TOA dates or redeployment timelines are not expected to change. If there is a spike in violence, such as 1st Armored Division experienced in April of this year, the leadership in Iraq may consider extending units. More of our Soldiers are alive and well today because the leaders on the ground made the right call at the time to extend 1AD. The Big Red One will not leave fellow Soldiers unprotected or the mission at unnecessary risk. Our military is fortunate to have leaders with the courage to make the right decisions. Following redeployment, Soldiers and family members will follow a deliberate reintegration program to assist in the transition back to community, family and friends. This reintegration program will start with half-day schedules for the first week, a 30-day block leave period and a 90-day stabilization in Germany. I sincerely appreciate the continued support each and every one of you shows on a daily basis for our Soldiers and families. I know each day of the deployment is difficult and Task Force Victory takes seriously any discussion of redeployment timlines and extensions. It is our inherent responsibility to ensure that you have the most accurate and up-to-date information available. Task Force Victory and your FRG leaders are your official sources of information. While information conveyed by media outlets such as Stars and Stripes is valued, please also know that the best source of information is the military chain of command and your readiness group leadership. Division moves by Staff Sgt Raymond Drumsta ARNEWS FORT DRUM, N.Y. – The vanguard of the New York National Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division and Task Force Liberty has departed for Operation Iraqi Freedom-3. More than 500 Soldiers of the Rainbow Division’s advance party left at the end of October after training at Fort Drum and Fort Dix, N.J. They headed for staging areas in Kuwait, in order to smooth the way for Task Force Liberty, according to Brig. Gen. Tom Sullivan, 42nd Infantry Division assistant division commander for support and command and control for the advance party. Among other things, the advance party will draw equipment, secure dining facilities, secure billeting and provide information for the main party, Sullivan said. Task Force Liberty Soldiers will deploy throughout the remainder of the year and early 2005. “I think the advance party smoothes the way by taking the unknowns out of the deployment,” Sullivan said. “In other words, we’ll be over in Kuwait before the units. We’ll be able to call back to the unit commanders and tell them what to expect.” “The purpose of the advance party is to get everything prepared to receive units,” said Lt. Col. Mark Moser, deputy chief of plans, G3 Section. “In this case, the advance party is setting up RSOI in Kuwait.” RSOI stands for Reception, Staging and Onward Integration – the process by which equipment and personnel are broken out and prepared for movement into Iraq. “The advance party represents a little bit of everybody, but a big chunk of Division Artillery,” Moser said. A system helps by Sgt. Lorie Jewell ARNEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Army’s new Disabled Soldier Support System, or DS3, initiative is moving forward with plans to develop a database of severely injured Soldiers and hire caseworkers to help them navigate the system. Army leadership announced the initiative in April and since then, have secured nearly $5 million to finance the effort to support Soldiers and their family members from the time of injury, through the recovery process and as they transition into civilian life or return to active duty. The database now includes 232 Soldiers out of roughly 880 who are classified as severely injured since Sept. 11, 2001, said Col. (P) Robert Woods Jr., director of the human resources policy directorate, in a Nov. 10 meeting with news reporters who cover the Pentagon. The intent is to have DS3 offices staffed with caseworkers in other medical facilities throughout the Army, he added. DS3 doesn’t create new processes, procedures or services for Soldiers, but instead acts as an advocate to make sure the Soldier and family members are educated about what they’ll be going through, know their available options, and to be a resource for solving problems they encounter. “First and foremost, our intent is to maintain the dignity of the Soldier and their family members throughout the process,” Woods said. The program staff works closely with agencies like the Veterans Administration, the Army Career and Alumni Program, and civilian corporations in helping Soldiers who are medically retired establish a new life outside of the military. More information about the program is available at www. ArmyDS3.org. Mindy Campbell A military thanks for serving your country Billy Barber, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10436, renders honors during the 1st Infantry Division’s Veterans Day Cermony at Victory Park on Leighton Barracks, in Wuerzburg, Nov. 4. The Wuerzburg American High School Junior Officers Reserve Training Corps performed for the over 100 veterans, current military members and civilians in attendance, before the posting of the colors. Col. George Lockwood, 1st Armored Division, Lt. Col. Timothy Whalen, 1st Infantry Division, Melvin Cochran, American Legion Post GR 30 and Barber were the ceremonial wreath layers. They were assisted by members of Girl Scout Brownie Troop 761. 67th Combat Support Hospital keeping fit in Tikrit by Scott Rouch The Point U.S. Army courtesy photo Capt. Erin Pope, left, and Sgt. Lisa Allen get into the Halloween-spirit at FOB Speicher in Tikrit. The party ended a full month of activities. As time goes by and seasons change, the job still remains the same in Iraq. The Soldiers of the 67th Combat Support Hospital, or CSH, now in their ninth month of the deployment, based at Forward Operating Base, or FOB, Speicher, have seen the first of the fall dust storms and experienced their first rainfall in seven months. And they are starting to prepare for their eventual departure, but that has not taken away the focus on their mission – taking care of Soldiers. “One of the primary reasons Soldiers are so willing to do what they do is that they know if something bad does happen they will receive the best healthcare on the planet,” said newly-promoted Maj. Jeff Zottola, Company A, commander. While the CSH staff takes care of the Soldiers, they are also taking care of themselves and keeping fit. On October 24, the 1st Infantry Division sponsored the Army Ten-Miler on FOB Speicher, with 16 members of the 67th CSH participating. “For many of the Soldiers, the race offered a challenge as many had not run more than two miles in their life prior to deploying to Iraq,” Zottola said. In September, the rock group, Puddle of Mud, made a trip to Iraq, and were able to stop by the hospital before playing their concert on FOB Speicher. They took time and signed autographs and posed for pictures with patients on the intermediate care ward. In October, Sgt. 1st Class Woody Carter helped those who have been keeping in shape show it off, as he planned and held the 1st Annual FOB Speicher Body Building Championship. They also got into the spirit of the month with a Halloween celebration, featuring a number of creative costumes. While deployed, promotions have not stopped as a number of those attached to the CSH have advanced. Among those, William Wright, the 67th CSH Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, was recently promoted to staff sergeant. And as it has been the entire way, the members on FOB Speicher are energized with support from the homefront. “We are all extremely proud of these fine Soldiers, and we want to thank their families for all their support. We know our Soldiers could not accomplish what they are doing without your support,” Zottola said. 235th Base Support Battalion: Ansbach, Illesheim Ski for Thanksgiving weekend This Thanksgiving, the 235th BSB Outdoor Recreation Division sponsors a ski trip to Austria. Participants will ski the slopes, while staying in a famous gasthaus. The cost is $269 and includes transportation, three nights in a three-star hotel, breakfast, lift tickets and equipment rental. Sign up at the Katterbach Outdoor Recreation center. For information, call 467-3225 or (09802) 833225. Call about the flu The U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg’s has established a flu hotline.and callers to this hotline may expect to receive specific information about vaccination policies and a number to call for questions regarding the German influenza vaccine. For information, call 350-3240 or (0931) 8043240, or check out www.wuerzburg.healthcare. hqusaeur.army.mil. Make homemade holiday gifts Learn how to make a seasonal pin or magnet, perfect to wear for the holiday season or to give as a gift. The craft project will take place on Katterbach at the yellow ribbon room, Dec. 6th from noon to 1 p.m., and in Illesheim, Dec. 9th from noon to 1 p.m. at the School Age Services building. Come out and socialize with other parents while participating in this great make-it and take-it craft project. For more information, call Outreach Services at 467-2533 or (09802) 832533. Get mail Dec. 24th The Illesheim Community Mail Room, or CMR, will be open Dec. 24th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The CMR staff wishes you a happy holiday season and thanks you for being great customers. For information, call 467-4515 or (09841) 83515. Calling numbers for fun Take off the winter chill with a fun night of bingo. The 106th Finance Battalion Family Readiness Group sponsors the fun event, Dec. 17th. Doors open for card purchase at 6 p.m. and bingo will begin promptly at 7 p.m. ID cardholders only and you must be 18 years or older to play. For more information, call 468-7825 or (0981) 183825. Send a message downrange The Ansbach American Middle High School video classes would like to invite students, families, staff and community members to record a “Message to the Front” for moms, dads and friends downrange. This can be a family message, an individual message or a group or class message. The students will film the messages, create DVDs and send them to our deployed Soldiers. To sign up for a recording, call the school at 467-2808 or (09802) 832808. 7 Aviator retires after 38 years by Lisa Eichhorn The Point It was truly the end of an era for Army aviation as Chief Warrant Officer 05 Bobby McNeal took his last flight in a AH-64D Apache helicopter, Nov. 4 in Illesheim. Especially when you consider his first assignment with Army aviation was that of a crew chief in Vietnam. McNeal’s career began in 1966, and has spanned some 38 years. Although his first 19 months in Vietnam were spent as a crew chief and door gunner, he returned for another 19 months, but this time as an AH-1 Cobra pilot. He has 4,000 combat hours, logging more than 1,700 hours in the Cobra during his last tour in Vietnam. During his final tour, he served as the 11th Aviation Regiment’s Tactical Operations officer, the Standardization officer and as of late, the Illesheim Flight Operations officer at Storck Barracks in Illesheim. After completing that last flight, McNeal took a few minutes to reminisce about his very colorful career. “I’m from Las Vegas and when I was a kid I used to watch the Thunderbirds fly across the desert. I would walk across that desert to watch them because my parents wouldn’t take me. I knew from watching them that I was going to be an aviator,” he said. “When I decided it was time to join the Army I went to the recruiter and told him all I wanted to do was fly. Well, of course we were in the middle of Vietnam and he suggested I do one tour as a crew chief and then apply to flight school. So that’s what I did and it worked out great for me. After I went to flight school I went back to see him. Well, I tried, as I walked up to see him he was standing outside. When I yelled to him he just took off running. I guess back in those days recruiters got beat up a lot. But I just wanted to thank him,” he laughed. McNeal truly did blaze trails in his career. At 6 feet 5 inches tall, tall for an aviator, and an African-American, he was definitely an enigma for the time. But no mission was too hard or too out of reach for him. He is also a very softspoken, humble man. His friends say that if you didn’t know what a true American hero he is, you’d never guess it. Except for one thing they say, his incredible story-telling. But let there be no mistake; this man is a professional Soldier, combat- hardened and experienced. An old friend and fellow Vietnam veteran sent this message to McNeal upon his retirement: “War produces a rare camaraderie, that of men who have been in battle together. And the intensity of that camaraderie, even years later will defy any rational explanation. It is a bond so strong, so immediate, that it wipes away all the normal barriers of class, politics and race. Nothing in terms of friendship need precede it, nothing need follow it,” wrote Chief Warrant Officer O5 Lance McElhiney. But Vietnam was just the beginning of his long career. He flew the first AH-64 Apache concept bird in 1976 with his co-pilot Bob Stewart, who went on to be the Army’s first astronaut. Lisa Eichhorn For McNeal, coming to Illesheim was like coming full circle. He says he Chief Warrant Officer 05 Bobby McNeal greets started his career in combat and ended fellow aviators gathered to greet him on the flight it with combat in cavalry units as he line on Storck Barracks in Illesheim. served for one year in Operation Iraqi Freedom, or OIF, with the regiment. The 11th Aviation Regiment Commander, Col. George Bilafer, attributes a big part of the unit’s success during the first part of OIF to McNeal’s quickthinking and Vietnam experience. He reflected that after the March 23, 2003, battle when the regiment took heavy damage to some aircraft, the unit came back to regroup. He said it was Bobby that stepped up and told the leadership this was not the kind of warfare the pilots trained for. McNeal told them, “This is what I encountered in Vietnam and I know how we can fight them on their terms.” “What he did for us was to create the kind of teams they used in Vietnam. We implemented a training program which allowed the regiment to fight the enemy, not fight our own tactics,” Bilafer added. “Bobby will be missed, but we will go on because he did his job of coaching and mentoring Soldiers.” With that on his mind, McNeal talked about the thought of actually hanging up his spurs. Lisa Eichhorn “I could stay another 10 years be- Fellow 11th Regiment aviators douse Chief Warcause of the professionals I work with; rant Officer 05 Bobby McNeal with champagne I’ve never grown tired of flying. But after his last flight. my body says it’s time to go. However, my retirement should be hard for me, not for the step up. Because if a unit can’t replace one unit. Because the Army will go on, they’ll person then someone isn’t doing something continue to get better, and younger Soldiers will right,” he said. School educates about being drug free by Lisa Eichhorn The Point 235th BSB The Point, 235th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in building 5257, Barton Barracks, telephone 4687649 or (0981) 183649. Mailing address is PAO, The Point, 235th Base Support Battalion, CMR 463, APO AE 09177-0463. Internet web site address http:\\www.ansbach. army.mil The 235th BSB hotline is 468-7800 or (0981) 183800. The patient liaison number is (09841) 83512. 235th BSB Commander .................................. Lt. Col. John Reilly Public Affairs Officer ............................ Frauke Davis Command Information Officer ............ Lisa Eichhorn Journalist ............................................ The Point, November 19, 2004 Lisa Eichhorn Michelle Speed demonstrates what peer pressure can do during an assembly for Red Ribbon Week activites. Every year across the country, schools and communities take a week in October to focus on the issue of living a drug-free lifestyle as part of Red Ribbon Week. This year in the 235th BSB, programs in all the schools showed their commitment to the same. According to the National Family Partnership, or NFP, website, the Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered Kiki Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent in 1985. The NFP was created in 1980 by parents across America in response to the rising level of youth drug use. Their mission statement says they will “lead and support our nation’s families and communities to nurture the full potential of healthy, drug-free youth.” Red Ribbon week is one event they sponsor to accomplish their mission. The Ansbach American Middle High School created a comprehensive program with several different activities for the children to become involved in, from a writing contest and art contest to music and sporting events. “I think that Red Ribbon Week helps mostly with awareness,” said Dr Richard Hooker, Red Ribbon Week coordinator and Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service counselor at the school. “The main focus this year was to help students understand that it is their life, their hopes, their dreams, their goals, their choices, and their responsibility. Many times, adolescents don’t understand the amount of power and control that they do have over their lives. They can do many things to enrich their lives or grow from times they experience heartaches,” he said. The writing helped get the kids in tune with their feelings and to understand why they might give in to peer pressure. In the winning essay, a student talked about the pain he felt growing up without a father. He wrote: “When I was born I never knew my dad. My mom raised me till I was 9 years old. I left to live with my aunt and uncle and this was hard for me as I was the only child. Every night I pray and tell God to watch over my mother and so far God’s been doing a really nice job.” “Anytime you can get kids thinking about important things in their life it is positive. You hope to plant some seeds that will have positive outcomes,” Hooker added. Veterans honored for answering the call to duty by Lisa Eichhorn The Point A cool chill ran through the air as Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery, gathered around their flagpole at Shipton Kaserne in Ansbach to pay homage to fellow veterans. The recent snow didn’t damper the camaraderie and Soldier spirit apparent in the unit. This Veterans Day ceremony seemed to hold a special meaning for them; one of an Army at war. Once gathered at the flagpole, guest speakers talked not only of the sacrifices of the servicemembers that responded to the call of duty in combat, but of all veterans, including those members who may never have fought on foreign soil. “While every American has been exposed to this holiday, there remains some confusion about just who we are honoring. Clearly, we take this opportunity to honor those veterans who fought in our nation’s wars. But a veteran is also that Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Coast Guardsmen who has served during peacetime, either on active duty or in the reserve compo- nents. Our veterans represent those who were drafted and those who voluntarily signed up,” said 235th BSB Commander John Riley. Veterans of Foreign Wars service officer Dale Nagan reminded the Soldiers that this day is about them. “Every one of you, six months after you took your oath became a veteran. And a veteran is a very special person because they give of themselves no matter if they volunteered or were drafted. They all served and they did it with honor.” 8 279th Base Support Battalion: Bamberg The Point, November 19, 2004 Place holiday ad Send a holiday greeting to your loved one in the Christmas eve issue of the Warner Post. To place a sixline ad of 41 characters per line, send an e-mail to [email protected] by Dec. 8. Submissions must include your first and last name, Soldier’s full name and rank, unit, contact name and telephone number. Please specify who the message is from. For more information, call Lisa Moore at 469-8112 or (0951) 3008112. Watch idol contest Support the talent in the final competition of the Bamberg idol contest at the Stable Theater, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Audience members will participate by voting for performers. Cost to attend the final competition is $5 per adult and $3 per student. For information, call the Stable Theater at 469-8647 or (0951) 3008647. Eat hotcakes Enjoy a pancake breakfast, sponsored by 1st Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery, at the community activity center, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are suggested. Proceeds will be for a welcome-home party for 1st Bn., 33rd FA Soldiers. Go skiing Get on the road with community activity center staff and ski Austria, Dec. 4 and 18. For more December events and more information, call 469-8659 or (0951) 3008659. New terminal setting the standard Deployed Soldiers ease travel constraints by Sgt. 1st Class Nancy McMillan 196th MPAD For Soldiers going on leave, the trip just got easier with the opening of the new Tailwind International Sherpa Passenger/Cargo Terminal in Tikrit, Iraq. What started off as an idea to have a “deployment only” terminal with a mid-September testrun of “leave” traffic, has now become the standard for flights of various natures. The new terminal has four bunkers. One bunker serves as the passenger check-in with another as a briefing room. The two other bunkers are designated as sleeping quarters for overnight stays. “As Soldiers start arriving, we escort them to the first tent for sign-in,” said Staff Sgt. Bennie Pringle, coordinator with the 536th Movement Control Team. “It’s our first step in keeping track of the Soldiers from arrival to departure,” Pringle added. In between those times, Sgt. Karen Alvarez with Alpha Detachment, 38th Personnel Support Battalion, takes over. “We check dog tags, ID cards, weigh the Soldier and their baggage, then input the information into the computer,” said Alvarez, a native of Long Beach, Calif. “This process is very important for accountability and flight purposes,” said Pfc. Nicholas Lima of Company A, 1st Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery, who works with Alvarez. Sgt. 1st Class Nancy McMillan Pfc. Nicholas Lima and Sgt. Karen Alvarez confirm a Soldier’s information for his flight. “Duffle bags and carry-ons are counted as a person and take up seat space and adds weight to the aircraft,” Lima said. Once the Soldier is in the system, it’s only a matter of time, most often within hours, before they are loaded and on their way to Kuwait. “In the interim, we provide MREs, water and Gatorade to them,” Alvarez said. The terminal runs a 24-hour operation in two 12-hour shifts, with more than 100 Soldiers pas- sing through each day, according to Lima, an Ararat, Va., native. “On the average, five to eight Black Hawks, two to three Chinooks, and at least one C-130 will land at this terminal throughout the day and night,” Lima said. “The new terminal may not be much right now, but many Soldiers have commented on the simplicity of going through here versus Balad,” Lima said. Enjoy parent time Child and Youth Services, or CYS, child development center and school age services will host a parents’ day out, Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. and a parents’ night out Dec. 17 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Child care will be provided to CYS-enrolled children. Register for care by Nov. 30. For children six weeks to five years old, call 469-8789 or (0951) 3008789. For kindergartners to fifth-graders, call 469-8698 or (0951) 3008698. Spartans prepare to support new mission Pep yourself up Attend a People Encouraging People train trip to Nuernberg’s Christmas market, Dec. 6, for €10 per person. The bus departs the Army Community Service center at 7:30 a.m. Seats are limited. Call 469-7777 or (0951) 3007777. Run for fun Compete in a Turkey Trot 5/10K on Bamberg’s Warner Barracks, starting from Pendleton Field, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the cost is $10. Prizes will be awarded to the top three places in the male and female categories. For information, call 469-8890 or (0951) 3008890. 279th BSB The Point, 279th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in building 7089, room 423, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, telephone 469-7581 or (0951) 3007581. Mailing address is PAO, The Point, 279th Base Support Battalion, Unit 27535, Warner Barracks, APO AE 09139-7535. The 279th BSB hotline is 469-4800 or (0951) 3004800. Patient liaison number is (0951) 3007492. Internet web site 279th BSB: http://www.bamberg.army.mil 279th BSB Commander ............................ Lt. Col. Daniel Thomas Public Affairs Officer .......................... Renate Bohlen Journalist ........................................... Cheryl Boujnida Bernd Wedel Soldiers with 793rd Military Police Battalion, otherwise known as the Spartans, secure vehicles during a railhead loading operation on MUNA Barracks. Readying themselves for an upcoming deployment to Iraq, Soldiers packed approximately 177 tons of equipment, personal supplies, petroleum, lubricants, oil, weapons, radios and batteries for shipment to Kuwait. The 279th BSB Safety Office provided guidance on packing the containers according to the international maritime dangerous-goods code for smooth-shipping procedures. Class offers youth chance to dialogue by Cheryl Boujnida The Point Bamberg youth are wearing their hearts on their sleeves. Approximately 13 students, anticipating the return of a parent from a yearlong deployment, are participating in Youth Adjusting to Change, or YAC, classes. “It’s a forum for students to discuss their feelings openly and honestly,” said Kim Kozel, 279th BSB school liaison officer. “Many teenagers have the tendency to internalize their feelings and the classes spark group discussion through activities. A homecoming can bring about many mixed emotions – it’s not always rainbows and stars,” she added. Held at the Child and Youth Services Oasis middle school facility, students will attend five classes through Nov. 24 for one hour after school weekly. The initiative, spearheaded by Kozel and Elizabeth Marriot, a family child care trainer, provides youth opportunity to chat, cook snacks, and create a photo journal for their parent. “Classes on reintegration are offered to spouses, but it’s important students learn coping techniques, too,” Marriot said. “Parents have missed many momentous occasions, so we are documenting them in a journal. In that book, parents will be able focus on their child’s achievements,” she said. Sixth-grader Oscar Jimenez Jr., 12, anxiously awaits the return of his father, Sgt. Oscar Jimenez, who is deployed to Iraq with 1st Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery, Bamberg. “On my dad’s first day back, I want to be at home and talk about my school and grades. Then I want our family to go on vacation to Orlando, Fla.,” he said. “Knowing 95 percent of the people there was comforting to me. It’s helpful to discuss your feelings and know others are going through similar emotions,” Jimenez said. The next YAC classes begin in January. For more information, call 469-7891 or (0951) 3007891. Cheryl Boujnida Oscar Jimenez, 12, admires his handiwork at the Oasis middle school facility during Youth Adjusting to Change class. Soldier program fosters German-American relations by Cheryl Boujnida and Simon Hupfer The Point Soldiers needn’t feel lonely during the holidays. They can experience German traditions by participating in the Christmas Good Cheer Program. Sponsored by the German American Men’s Club and the 279th BSB Public Affairs Office, or PAO, the program links Soldiers with neighboring German families Dec. 24 and/or Dec. 25. “It’s a good feeling to be a part of family activities during the holidays and it’s a great opportunity to experience German culture first hand,” said Sibylle Schmitt, public affairs specialist. She stressed speaking German is not a requirement to partici- pate because most families have a good understanding of English and many have visited the United States. “German families openly welcome American Soldiers into their homes. It is a real honor for them to have a special guest taking part in their traditions,” Schmitt said. “Commanders should encourage their Soldiers to take part in the program because it strengthens the bonds between the military and German community. Soldiers who opt to sign up are asked to be punctual when meeting German families, because the families anticipate their arrival,” said Lt. Col. Daniel Thomas, 279th BSB commander. Helmut Funke, German American Men’s Club vice president, asks Bamberg servicemembers to take part because many lasting Funke friendships have developed between American and German families. “The purpose of the program is to tie the bonds between Germans and Americans even stronger. We’d like to give Soldiers the feeling that they are not alone, and provide them a home for the time they are here,” Funke said. Soldiers can get an application from their unit sergeant major or the PAO office located in building 7089 in room 324. For more information, call 469-1600 or (0951) 3001600. 280th Base Support Battalion: Bad Kissingen, Schweinfurt Light it up Attend this year’s Christmas tree- and menorah-lighting ceremony at Andrus garden, in front of building 206, Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. This is a traditional event to raise the spirits of young and old, according to David Luellwitz, 280th BSB Luellwitz Directorate of Community Activities administration officer. The 1st Infantry Division Band will also play. For information, call 354-6605 (09721) 966605. Mail rooms open Saturdays Both Army Post Offices on Conn and Ledward barracks will provide full services every Saturday from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 353-8208 or (09721) 968208. Start writing Enter the second Big Red One creative writing contest from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15. The topic is “When you come back.” Articles or essays should be 500 words or less. For more information or writer’s guidelines, call 469-7024 or (0951) 3007024. Be alarmed The city of Schweinfurt will test its sirens Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. There will be a tone that will last for one minute. A oneminute continuing tone, interrupted twice, means there is a fire alert. For more information call 354-1600 or (09721) 961600. by Margot Cornelius The Point Ten 2nd Brigade Combat Team, or BCT, Soldiers redeployed to the Schweinfurt community at the end of October after an eight-month stint in Iraq. The group of staff sergeants returned to Germany to attend the highly-sought-after master gunners training course in Grafenwoehr, Germany; one of the Army’s toughest schools for noncommissioned officers. The group went through seven half-days of reintegration into the community in a classroom setting. This same model will be used to reintegrate the entire 2nd BCT when they redeploy in 2005. “We’re going to build a tent city on Conn Barracks and we’re going to have two or three sessions; one in the morning from 8 a.m. to noon, and then from 1 to 5 p.m. and potentially from 6 to 10 p.m. We plan to have 150 Soldiers per session and a total of 450 Soldiers processed each day in each tent. Tracking them and ensuring that everyone gets everything is a critical piece of that,” said Justin Mitchell, 280th BSB executive officer. “Everything” includes updating medical records, financial records, obtaining meal and ration cards, learning about mental health and relationship health, and even a session on com- by Margot Cornelius The Point Enjoy Thanksgiving meal Learn about the special European craft of lace making at the Crafts Studio, Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The price of the class is $35 for 6 weeks. For more information call 3546903 or (09721) 966903. 280th BSB The Point, 280th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in Robertson Hall on Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt, telephone 354-6381 or (09721) 966381. Mailing address is PAO, The Point, 280th Base Support Battalion, CMR 457, APO AE 090330457. The 280th BSB hotline is 354-4800 or (09721) 964800. Internet web site 280th BSB: http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil 280th BSB Commander ......................... Lt. Col. Jeffrey Feldman Public Affairs Officer ................................ George Ohl Journalist .......................................... Margot Cornelius bat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. There will also be onsite professionals to help Soldiers. Although spouses are invited to attend all seven half-days of reintegration, the most relevant day for them is day two, which deals with changes in relationships, communication in the home, domestic violence, suicide and combat stress. While the topics are important under normal conditions, the Army focuses on those even more for redeployed Soldiers. Fresh from their deployment, the Iraqi veterans have mixed reactions to being home again. “Its kind of like a marriage. You’ve lived with these guys all this time, their waking up, their going to sleep, their entire life is in your hands, and so you get really attached to them, and then you gotta go,” said Staff Sgt. Todd Bair, Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry. Others had a different take on things. “It’s cold! It’s nice to see clouds, I have not seen clouds in like ten months. It’s nice to be back, you’re not getting shot at,” said Staff Sgt. Dominic Rymarczyk, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., 26th Inf. “My daughter is the hardest part. She doesn’t feel like she’s spending enough time with me. She goes to school, comes back and there’s only Margot Cornelius Foreground, Sgt. Robert Tanner helps Staff Sgt. Joseph Mayo with a medical survey as Staff Sgt. Todd Bair has blood drawn by Sgt. Guillermo Vazquez. six hours and if I’m not spending every minute with her she’s sad,” said Staff Sgt. Frank Mosher, Co. A, 1st Bn., 18th Inf. High marks deliver even bigger rewards Attend a Thanksgiving ecumenical service at the Ledward Chapel, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. All community members are invited. Call the chapel at 354-1570 or (09721) 961570. Make handmade lace 13 Troops go through reintegration Give thanks The 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry dining facility on Conn Barracks will serve a special Thanksgiving meal Nov. 25. Single Soldiers are served from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and each unit has been assigned a specific time to be served. Contact your family readiness group for your designated time. For more information call 353-8056 or (09721) 968056. The Point, November 19, 2004 Kristen Toth Joni Starling, Spanish teacher at Schweinfurt American Middle School, helps seventh-grader Jonathan Diaz. It pays to make the grade at school, and Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES, is making sure of that. Every quarter, AAFES awards academic excellence through its “You Made the Grade” competition. Sixth- through 12th-graders attending public or private schools, including Department of Defense Dependents Schools, or DoDDS, and home schools, can present their most recent report card to the Schweinfurt AAFES Post Exchange, or PX, manager. The report card must reflect an overall “B” average or a numerical equivalent. Homeschooled students can present a letter of certification confirming their “B” average. Students will then receive a $50 coupon book for purchases of big name brand items like Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Taco Bell and more. “It is important to recognize children who excel. It gives them an incentive to get better grades,” said Gail Langford, Schweinfurt AAFES PX soft-line manager. But that’s not all. The big money lies within the coupon book. Each book contains an entry form for a U.S. savings bond sweepstakes. Four times a year, AAFES will award savings bonds with face values of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 to three students. “My daughter is 17 and she is finishing school this year. She is applying for college. I think this is a good idea what the PX is doing. A lot of people don’t have that much money because college is expensive. I think it’s wrong for our teenagers to take out loans to pay for college and pay back over years. My daughter is an ‘A’ student,” said Wilma Kuik, 280th BSB United Service Organizations, operations coordinator. The drawings for winners in the previous quarter will be made in April, July, October and January each year. For more information about the AAFES “You Made the Grade” competition, the Schweinfurt PX has flyers at its customer service desk as well as at the jewelry counter. You can also log onto www.aafes.com and type in “You Made the Grade”. Students may enter the drawing once every calendar quarter. Fighting fire with fire Eight-year-old Emily Jahsman attempts to extinguish the flame of the candle Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Ralston holds, with a water gun at the Harvest Fest October 30. The festival was sponsored by the Ledward Chapel and featured games, a climbing wall, and an inflated moonwalk. Various congregations in the community took part in helping organize the event. Youth performers entertained children, while volunteers painted faces, supervised games, and handed out candy. The harvest fest is a Christian alternative to Halloween. Kristen Toth Lost ID cards can create serious problems by Margot Cornelius The Point Twenty six ID cards were reported missing in the 280th BSB in the month of October, and these reports are commonplace at BSBs throughout the 98th Area Support Group. It’s the very real threat to security that has commanders repeating the “don’t lose your ID card” message. “The worst case scenario is Rhein Mein Air Force Base, where they used military ID cards and USAREUR license plates to gain access and they blew up a bomb on the installation itself,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery Flick, 280th BSB Provost Marshal’s Office noncommissioned officer in charge, referring to an incident in 1985. Losing your ID card poses this kind of potential danger. Not immediately reporting the loss to the military police, or MP, station and the chain of command increases the risk of the card being misused. Those who have not lost an ID card do not know the hassle involved in getting a new one issued. You must report the loss to the chain of command, fill out a report at the MP station, take the MP form to the personnel services battalion where you are issued a new ID card, before finally heading to the installation access control system office to reregister in the system. “The breakdown of who is losing ID cards is a 50-50 split between Soldiers and family members; it’s also a 50-50 split with males and females. There’s no clear demographic,” said Capt. Matthew Hofmann, 280th BSB provost marshal. If you find your ID card after reporting it lost, let the MP station know. It will be noted as recovered on the report. Also, if a card is lost over the weekend, report it to the MP station immediately, do not wait until Monday. The longer the ID card is missing, the more opportunity for it to be misused. “Whether it’s an active duty or civilian ID card, never let it leave your possession. It’s part of official Army business,” Hofmann said. “Urinalysis, getting stopped by an MP, or at the installation gates; those are the only times you should be relinquishing your military ID card,” Flick added. 14 The Point, November 19, 2004 Ansbach Cougars win record-setting game by Scott Rouch The Point The Ansbach American Middle High School Cougars now own a piece of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools record book. The Cougars showed no mercy as they thrashed the Bucs of Baumholder, 54-14, winning their third-consecutive Division III title, joining three other schools across the three divisions that have done so. In the process, the Cougars also ran their winning streak to 24 games and will have the chance to break the mark of 26 early in the 2005 season. Head coach Marcus George added his name to the record book for a second time in the category, having coached Fulda American High School to three-consecutive championships from 1988-90. George also led the Hoehenfels High School squad to a championship in 1997. During the preseason, George remarked that he thought if the team could do the things they were capable of, that things would take care of themselves. As they did throughout the season, the Cougars jumped out to a commanding lead, 360, before the Bucs had an opportunity to catch their breaths, and cruised to the mercy-rule win. That was just the second time the Cougars won by the rule during the season, but many times they had to let up and not score to allow the game to continue. They trailed just once at halftime, 3-0, to Division II Vilseck in week four, and averaged just over 43 points-per-game. The Cougars had to get by the Barons of Bamberg American High School the previous week in order to advance to the championship. They dominated from the beginning, jumping out to a 39-0 first half lead and won 45-14. The win was also the 100th-career win for George, whose players were motivated to get that for him as well. The senior running backs paced the way for the Cougars in the championship game, accounting for 361 of their 485 rushing yards. Dameon Outley rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns while James Esters chipped in with 176 yards. Scott Rouch The Cougars’ defense was stingy all year, allowing opponents an average of 10 points-per-game, holding teams to under 20 points for all but one game in the 2004 season. They allowed just 28 playoff points; scoring 99. The Cougars will lose 14 seniors from this year’s squad, but have talent ready for next year. Freshman Dominique Whaley rushed for 75 yards on seven carries and George inserted freshman quarterback John Willis-Morris, who threw a touchdown pass after coming in for senior Brandon Bachtel in the season finale. Schools catch students’ eye by Scott Rouch The Point Photos by Scott Rouch Despite the inclement weather, Wuerzburg American High School got a good turnout for its Department of Defense Dependents Schools College Day. Over 100 people checked out the colleges and different branches of service that displayed their materials in the high school’s cafeteria for two hours. Students were able to hear about the 28 varied colleges and universities straight from the alums themselves. Representing the schools were high school teachers and administrators, as well as local Army community leaders. 417th BSB Commander Lt. Col. Thomas Fass pulled double duty as he was there representing his undergraduate and graduate school alma maters, Virginia Tech University and Georgia Tech University, respectively. For those who missed the event, a good resource to find a college or university is www.myroad.collegeboard.com. Gillian Seely, left, talks to Ben West and Silke Chepnik from Bamberg about the benefits of the University of London. Capt. Darrell Otto, right, extols the virtues of Florida State University to Wuerzburg American High School’s Joel Marbut, left, and Brad Brown. Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Diana Harrison makes her pitch to Wuerzburg’s Chris Pitcher, left, and Magdalene Siebert at College Day in Wuerzburg. Chaplains are still rocking the congregation by Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Joseph 196th MPAD FORWARD OPERATING BASE DANGER, TIKRIT, Iraq – A group of Task Force Danger Soldiers, led by two Army Chaplains, celebrated contemporary Christian services recently with music and prayer during a program dubbed Relying on Christ in Kombat, or “ROCK.” Prior to arriving in Iraq, chaplains (Capt.) Bret Gilmore of the 121st Signal Battalion and (Capt.) Lane Creamer of the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, held joint services at their units’ Kitzingen, Germany, location, where the services were dubbed “ROCK” for Relying on Christ in Kitzingen. The “K” was retained upon landing in Iraq. Thus, the preach- ing duo referred to the service as “The ROCK Forward,” even though it isn’t exactly the same. The Danger version has a group of seven 1st Infantry Division band members leading the music. In Germany, the music came from congregation members. This congregation expanded to include Soldiers from FOB Danger-based units. About 30 Soldiers and some civilian workers attended the service. As many as 50 people have attended the service at one time, Gilmore said. The contemporary celebration wasn’t like any traditional Christian worship service. About two-thirds of the hour-long session was Christian music. The lyrics were displayed on the theater’s screen, and the congregation helped the band rock the house. Creamer, the Fort Myers, Fla., native, has told the faithful to “Go after the Lord during worship. Don’t worry about the person to your left or right.” The enthusiasm in the crowd proved they listened. Hands clapped and hymns were belted out. “We’re growing, so the Soldiers must be responding well,” Gilmore said. “As I watch them worship, it seems to me they are enjoying it,” the Walker, La., native added. “It’s awesome and outstanding,” said Spc. James L. Cox Jr., a driver from Headquarters, 1-21 “It’s good,” said Spc. Michael Jenson II, a training noncommissioned officer from Battery B, 4th Bn., 3rd ADA. “Here, we’re able to keep the enjoyment of the music and stay genuine to the worship,” he added. 417th Base Support Battalion: Giebelstadt, Kitzingen, Wuerzburg Celebrate heritage The 417th BSB Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity offices will host a Native American heritage celebration at the Leighton Physical Fitness Center, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. The event will feature the White Eagle dancers and Native American artifacts. For more information, call 355-8550 or (09321) 3058550. Enjoy Thanksgiving The 417th BSB invites all community members to attend one of three Thanksgiving meals served in the dining facilities Nov. 25. The Giebelstadt and Larson dining facilities will be open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Leighton meal will be at the Cantigny Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get briefed Army Community Service, or ACS, will host a mobilization and deployment briefing Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. on Leighton Barracks. ACS will host an additional briefing at the School Age Services building on Marshall Heights, Dec. 9 at noon. For more, call 3507103 or (0931) 8897103. Call the hotline The Wuerzburg medical community has established a flu hotline to help callers receive specific flu vaccination information. To contact the hotline, call 350-3766 or (0931) 8043766, or for German influenza vaccine information, call 350-3240 or (0931) 804-3240. For more information, contact Maj. Robert Andrews, Preventive Medicine Division at 350-3789. Get a picture with Santa The American Red Cross is hosting its annual Santa Photo Fundraiser, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. The event will be held at the BookMark on Leighton Barracks on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for the event is $5 for two photos. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. For more information, call 350-1760 or (0931) 8891760. The Point, November 19, 2004 Hoops and Hugs scores with children They learn about Iraq and how to be a Soldier by Mindy Campbell The Point The sergeant barked out commands to the new Soldiers and ran them through a number of marching drills. Some of the Soldiers got it; others confused their left from their right and giggled nervously. These, however, weren’t your typical Soldiers; they were a group of fourth graders from the Kitzingen Intermediate School, or KIS, who were participating in a program called Hoops and Hugs. In its second year, Hoops and Hugs is one of many initiatives underway in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe to provide support and assistance to military families affected by deployments. Hoops and Hugs incorporates Army involvement with academic activities and a basketball competition for all of the third- through fifthgrade students at KIS. Officials began developing the program a little more then a year ago when they realized an especially large number of parents would be deploying. According to Mary Zane, school nurse and program co-chairman, more than 75 percent of the KIS parent population has been deployed for the last 10 months. “We wanted to address issues the children might have during that time,” Zane said. Zane and her fellow school officials wanted to come up with something that was fun, but also followed some academic guidelines. Another key component was to involve the Army and tighten the link between the children and the Soldiers. “We wanted the children to have the opportunity to ask questions among their peers to Soldiers who have been in Iraq,” Zane said. Hoops and Hugs kicked off this year with a trip to Larson Barracks, where the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, Rear Detachment, the school’s unit sponsor, had a program that included a Bradley vehicle inspection, a PowerPoint presentation with input from downrange parents, a marching and cadence drill and the trademark basketball competition. While the highlight for Miranda Lands, 10, was the basketball competition, she also gained some insight into Iraq and the war. “I learned that the Army is trying to make Iraq a better place,” she said. “Saddam was very rich and kept all the money to himself even though the people in Iraq were poor.” For Lewis Wetherbee, 9, the highlight of the morning was getting up close to the Bradley. “The best thing was going inside the Bradley. I reckon I knew quite a bit about the military by Mindy Campbell The Point When searching for gifts for those who have it all, 417th BSB community members now have a new place to shop. The Hearts and Hands Boutique has reopened its doors for business. The arts and crafts store is located next to the thrift shop, building 9 on Submit your idea Hit the lanes 417th BSB The Point, 417th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in building 114, Harvey Barracks, telephone 355-8575 or (09321) 3058575. Mailing address is PAO, The Point, 417th Base Support Battalion, Unit 26124, APO AE 09031-6124. The 417th BSB hotline is 355-5999 or (09321) 3055999. Phone numbers for patient liaisons are: Kitzingen, 355-8415 or (09321) 3058415; Wuerzburg and Giebelstadt, call the 67th Combat Support Hospital, 350-3874 or (0931) 8043874. Internet web site 417th BSB: http://www.98asg.wuerzburg.army.mil/417/ 417th BSB Commander ................................. Lt. Col. Thomas Fass Public Affairs Officer ........................... Gabriele Drake Journalists .................... Larry Reilly, Mindy Campbell Mindy Campbell Mikayla Smith tries on a Kevlar helmet while waiting in line to check out a Bradley vehicle. before coming here, but I learned a whole lot more today.” For more information about Hoops and Hugs, contact Mary Zane at 355-8837 or (09321) 3058837. Crafty buyers can resume shopping The Army Family Action Plan, or AFAP, program is currently soliciting issues for the 2005 AFAP Conference. AFAP issue forms can be picked up at any Army Community Service, or ACS, office or found on the 417th BSB website, under the ACS, link. For more information, e-mail 417AFAP@ cmtymail.98asg.army.mil. The Marshall Heights Bowling Center now has new operating hours. The center will be open Mon, Wed and Thu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri and Sat from 11 a.m. to midnight, Sun from 1 to 9 p.m. and Tue the facility is closed. For more information, call (09321) 21615. 19 Mindy Campbell Mallie Campbell, left, discusses some items at the Hearts and Hands Boutique with consigner Gaby Kosley. Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg. According to Mallie Campbell, store manager, the shop has a wide array of items from stuffed pillows to decorative signs to original artwork. Everything in the shop is either handmade or is an antique that has been refinished. “This is a great outlet for both the artist and the people looking for an unusual gift to buy someone,” Campbell said. Hearts and Hands is operated by the Wuerzburg Community Spouses Club, or WCSC. The shop, which closed in January for reorganization, has been around for several years. “I am very excited to have the shop open again and expect it to do great,” said Denita Barclay, WCSC president. The staff will host an official grand-opening event Friday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. with a wine-and-cheese event. In addition to selling items, the staff also plans on offering craft classes in the future, including sewing, decoupage, jewelry-making and hand-painted eggs. Hearts and Hands is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and the first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. For more information call 350-6688 or (0931) 8896688. One more won’t kill you … now Martha Brewster, played by Jordan Kemplin, center, and sister Abby Brewster, played by Angela Ayres, offer Mr. Witherspoon, played by Jacob Rosen, a glass of poisoned elderberry wine in the Joseph Kesselring comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace.” The Wuerzburg American High School performed the play Nov. 11-13. The comedy follows the story of the Brewster sisters who are secretly killing off lonely bachelors by serving them elderberry wine spiked with arsenic. The murderous plot is discovered by Mortimer, the sisters’ nephew, when he stumbles upon a dead body in a window seat. Mindy Campbell Tree lightings usher in the holiday season by Mindy Campbell The Point Santa Claus will make several early-season appearances during 417th BSB Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies. Wuerzburg will be kicking off the season Dec. 2 with its treelighting ceremony starting at 4:15 p.m. at Victory Park on Leighton Barracks. The USAREUR chorus will perform Christmas songs, as will several local elementary school classes, according to Don Smith, Wuerzburg Area Support Team, or AST, commander. Other highlights of the event include the arrival of Santa Claus by fire truck, followed by hot chocolate and snacks. “The highlight of the event is when you see the kids’ eyes light up when they see Santa Claus,” Smith said. According to Ken Emory, the Giebelstadt AST commander, Giebelstadt will host their tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. at the flag pole. The event will be hosted by the 69th Air Defense Artillery commander and will feature Christmas carols, snacks and gluehwein. “This event signifies the beginning of the season by turning on the lights of the fir tree,” Emory said. The Kitzingen community will round out the festivities when it hosts a tree-lighting ceremony, Sunday, Dec. 5 on Harvey Barracks in front of building 114 at 4 p.m. According to Capt. Ken Wilson, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, commander, 417th BSB, a local German band will provide Christmas music during the ceremony. Following the tree lighting, a German-American church service will be held at 5 p.m. at the Evangelische Stadtkirche in Kitzingen, commonly known as the “yellow” church. The bilingual service will have a Christmas theme and a reception at the church will follow the service. “If you don’t spend a lot of time in the community outside of the installation, this is an opportunity to get to know the German community,” Wilson said. Sports 21 The Point, November 19, 2004 Soccer day helps create lasting friendship by Cheryl Boujnida The Point Simon Hupfer Goalie Christian Adams lunges toward the ball, fending off opponents at the soccer jamboree in Bamberg. The jamboree concluded the soccer season. Aviators soar to Flag football win by Mindy Campbell The Point Despite rain and muddy fields, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, Giebelstadt, claimed the top spot in the 98th ASG flag football championship tournament Oct. 30 on Leighton Barracks. The aviators defeated Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 38th Personnel Services Battalion, Bamberg, 26-24. They won on the last play of the game. Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery from Ansbach took third place. A total of six teams competed in the tournament. With the win, Giebelstadt advanced to the Installation Agency Management-Europe, competition. by Kristen Toth The Point During a deployment, many normal processes get disrupted, including the 280th BSB Youth Sports, or YS, coaching program. Soldiers usually make up more than half of the volunteer coaches. “This year, about 80 percent of our volunteers are spouses. If it weren’t for the spouses stepping up to coach and filling the void from the deployment, it would be extremely difficult for us as youth sports staff to offer a quality program,” said Kevin Halligan, 280th BSB Youth, Sports, and Fitness assistant director. Spouses volunteer for different reasons. Many, like Rachel Walker, a family member with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division, have children playing and want to help them. “I coach both of my children’s teams because they need it. Supporting our husbands from afar by Scott Rouch The Point Scott Rouch The jamboree was a culmination of Bamberg’s soccer season. Approximately 140 youth played from September to November. CYS staff provided instructional opportunities to about 140 youth ages 5-15 to learn more about the sport. “Playing sports provides youth learning experiences. They learn to work with others, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and it keeps them healthy too,” said Tony Puskorious, CYS sports director. While youth have access to computer games daily, playing sports provides students the opportunity to get physical. “It’s good for children to be active. Playing sports pushes their physical capabilities. Rather than just sitting around, youth really benefit from being more physically fit. Starting a healthier lifestyle at a young age can have an overall positive effect on them too,” said Kathy McGill, CYS sports program assistant. Spouses pinch hit for deployed troops Mauer gives by coaching Volunteer coach Peter Mauer and Andrew Laupati go one-on-one in a dribbling drill during soccer practice at Larson Barracks. Soccer players never let the weather interfere with playing the game. Despite gushing winds and torrential rain, the Bamberg Child and Youth Services, or CYS, soccer jamboree drew about 75 participants. Six teams from Bamberg, Katterbach and Drosendorf, played a series of matches Oct. 30 and 31 on Pendleton Field. Drosendorf’s team, a local German soccer club, prevailed as the champions of the jamboree. Bamberg’s CYS teams also placed in the jamboree with the bantam three team taking second place and the bantam one team third place. “There is nothing better than children playing soccer; it’s a team sport and they get plenty of fresh air,” said Johann Georg Welz, Drosendorf coach. He noted German players were pleased to participate in the jamboree. “We are very interested in fostering good relations with Americans. We have had American players on our team, several years ago, and the player and the club benefited from the positive relations – we would like to see these opportunities continue,” Welz said. With the deployment ongoing, help is needed in a number of arenas and there seems to be no shortage of those willing to help. And it doesn’t just come from the American side of the house, as evidenced by Kitzingen pee wee coach Peter Mauer. Mauer, son of an American Soldier and German mother, was looking to help out in some way, and he was able to catch on with Youth Services, or YS, as a volunteer soccer coach. “I liked to do something for my American friends because they are a part of me and I am a part of them, so we are one family,” Mauer said. That attitude is impressive enough, and then even more so when you find he out he never knew his father, but still wants to give of himself and support the local military community. “I like to make friends, I like to support the parents and the kids because their fathers are in Iraq. I want to give them strong support,” he said. At the pee wee age, there is only so much teaching of soccer that can occur, so he gives them the basics and makes it a fun experience. A team favorite is the passing out of snacks at the conclusion of practice. “To have Peter come out and take the time with his experience and be good with the kids, we’re happy to have him,” said Scott Gordon, who says that Mauer will also be a coach at some level for the upcoming spring season. gives us more hours to spend with our children,” Walker said. Others coach for fun, or to be involved in the community. “I volunteered to coach because they needed coaches and it seemed like fun. I was able to be involved in the community without having too much responsibility,” said Beth Walter, a family member with 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery. “I wanted to stay involved with the sport, so I decided to coach,” said Joni Starling, a family member with 1st Bn, 7th FA. The YS basketball season starts soon and there is a dire need for more coaches. Extensive knowledge of the sport is not needed, and coaching the young age levels requires minimal experience. “This was my first time coaching and the YS team made it easy and convenient,” Starling said. “It was very rewarding and I will do it again,” Walter said. Kristen Toth Coach Joni Starling has fun while she assigns positions to her soccer team during halftime. Roundup Golfing off Run for fun Join start smart junior golf at the child development center gym, Nov. 22 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. This is a head start for kids who wish to play organized sports without the threat of competition or fear of getting hurt. For more information, call 354-6822 or (09721) 966822. The Turkey Trot 5/10K run or walk on Bamberg’s Warner Barracks, which starts from Pendleton Field is Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. Register that day at 8 a.m. Cost to enter is $10 or €10. Volunteers are needed; for more information, call 469-8890 or (0951) 3008890. Play ball Club offers lessons The 235th BSB Sports branch is hosting a Thanksgiving company-level basketball tournament at the Bunch Fitness Center in Illesheim, Nov. 26-27. Only teams within the 235th BSB are eligible to participate. No entry fee! Teams must register at the Bunch Fitness Center by Nov. 22 The 417th BSB Rod and Gun Club is offering lessons for those interested in learning to shoot skeet and trap, rifle, pistol and paintball guns. Certification courses in hunting and fishing are also offered. For information, call the club Thu, Sat or Sun at 355-8609 or (09321) 3058609. Seasons begin The 417th BSB basketball and cheerleading seasons begin Dec. 11 for children ages 6 to 15. The cost is $30 for the first child and $27 for each additional child. Sports registration is now available at any child development center or school age services facility. For more information, call 355-2876 or (09321) 7022876. Ski in Austria Spend Thanksgiving in Austria with the outdoor recreation center, or ODR, Nov. 25-28. The group leaves ODR at 2 p.m., Nov. 25, and returns about midnight Nov. 28. Cost is $239 per person, including transportation, and some meals. For information, call 353-8080 or (09721) 968080. Run for turkeys The 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5/10K fun run at Kloster Forst in Kitzingen, is Nov. 20. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the race begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Turkeys will be given to the top finishers and more will be raffled off at the event. For more information, call 355-8847 or (09321) 3058847. Go holiday bowling Participate in holiday bowl at Bamberg’s Birchview Lanes Bowling Center through Nov. 21. Between 7 p.m. and closing, bowl three games and the highest two averages at the end of the contest wins a turkey or a ham. For more information, call 469-7722 or (0951) 3007722. Coaches needed The 417th BSB is seeking dedicated and motivated volunteers to coach a variety of youth sports programs. No experience necessary and training will be provided. For more information, call Vince Sciuto at (09321) 7023217 or (0170) 3163767. Outdoor Recreation extends hours The 417th BSB Outdoor Recreation center now has new hours of operation. Outdoor Recreation, located on Larson Barracks, is now open Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and the center will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 3558629 or (09321) 3058629.
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