Jan. 17, 2012 - Herald Union

Story and photos by Karl WeiselU.S. Army Garrison

Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

“It’s great to be back in Germany,” said Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. to reporters after formally assuming command of U.S. Army Europe.

Campbell accepted the command colors from Adm. James Stavridis, commander of the U.S. European Command, during a ceremony in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Jan. 9.

“It’s great to be join-

ing this wonderful and storied USAREUR team — USAREUR for de-cades has been our na-tion’s defender of free-dom forward,” Campbell said.

Both EUCOM and USAREUR commanders thanked the many guests who attended, represent-ing the close ties between the United States and European nations. Stavri-dis praised the “strong partnership and alliance” of the “ongoing transat-lantic relationship.”

He added that the joint training conducted in

Europe is crucial to stability in the world.

“Wiesbaden: What a great place to take this command,” said Stavridis, add-ing that Campbell would be the first USAREUR com-mander to serve here. “This will be a spectacular site for U.S. Army Europe.”

EUCOM’s senior leader pointed out that holding the assumption of command ceremony in “the shadow of the Gen.

John Shalikashvili Mis-sion Command Center” was especially poignant as a symbol of the decades of friendship and partner-ship between Europe and the United States.

Looking to the future, Stavridis charged USA-

REUR’s leader to focus on three areas — the post 2014 mission in Afghani-stan, the continued alli-ance with Germany and fellow NATO partners, and emerging technolo-gies.

“It really feels great

to be back in Deutsch-land,” said Campbell, who lived as a young captain in Mainz early in his military career. “It’s a wonderful place to live,” he added, saying that the

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Clinic commander stresses importance of teeth care for mission readiness. See page 8.

InspirationProfessional

coach fires up Wahoos to prepare for

championships. See page 19.

School dining

Students enjoy eating in new

high school cafeteria. See

page 9.

Adm. James G. Stavridis (left), EUCOM com-mander, looks on as Lt. Gen. Donald M. Camp-bell Jr. (center) hands the USAREUR colors to Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport dur-ing the USAREUR Assumption of Command Ceremony Jan. 9. Photo right: Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer accompanies Campbell as he inspects the troops in formation during the ceremony in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

A look back at 2012: The year in photos ... pages 16 and 17

Members of the 529th Military Police Company (Salute Battery) fire cannons outside the Gen. John Shalikashvili Mission Command Center during the US-AREUR Assumption of Command Ceremony.

Taking chargeWiesbaden ceremony welcomes Lt. Gen. Campbell to USAREUR command

See Taking charge on page 3

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Feedback: Did you make any New Year's resolutions?

Sgt. Christopher Bona102nd Signal Battalion

“No I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions. If I decide to do something, I don’t wait until New Year’s to start.”

Sgt. 1st Class Edwin LauderbackU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Equal Opportunity adviser

“I want to help my wife stop smoking. And then there’s always doing more exercise.”

Capt. Jennifer GloverU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander

“I did not make a New Year’s resolution because self-im-provement is something I do throughout the year. Once I complete one item on my list I scratch if off and move on to the next.”

Staff Sgt. Garth Cunning-ham1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment

“My New Year’s resolution is to show more appreciation for my wife.”

Lisa CrewsU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Marketing chief

“I did not make a New Year’s resolution because I general-ly set my own goals through-out the year. I don’t feel I need to reinforce them with a New Year’s resolution.”

Ask the commander

Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander — questions, com-ments or sugges-tions about quality-of-life issues? Please visit the garrison’s Facebook, Twitter or Interactive Cus-tomer Evaluation pages (easy access via the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil), send an email to the Public Affairs Office ([email protected]) or a letter to the editor (see address below.

Question about the Tax Center

Sarah C. asked: When ex-actly will the Tax Center open? I am a first-year Family Child Care provider and have a few questions about our taxes but I am not sure whom to contact.

Response: The Tax Cen-ter will open around Feb. 4, and will start scheduling appointments Jan. 28. In the meantime, stop by the Legal Assistance Office in Building 1023N on Clay Kaserne for assistance. You can also call the office at mil 337-4725 or civ (0611) 705-4725.

Praise for work order service

Ray B. commented: I had to call a work order in for a burn-ing smell coming from a light fixture. I thought, with it being on the evening of New Year’s

Eve, that we would be waiting for some time, but that was not the case. A man named Tony arrived promptly and fixed the light. Not only did he arrive quickly, he was very friendly and courteous. My wife stated that he has been here before for another issue and that he was very nice

and helpful on that occasion as well. It would be great if the community had more people like him.

Response: Thank you Ray for your compliment of the service you received from the Directorate of Public Works. We have passed along your comments to his supervisor. The staff has worked hard to ensure service order personnel have a courteous and profes-sional attitude. It’s great to hear from customers who recognize those efforts. Your feedback helps us reinforce this positive attitude.

Suggestion about hair dryers

Connie T. commented: Why not move the wall hair dryers from the Mannheim gym to the women’s dressing room area at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center? They have four of those dryers in two different areas. They make it so that your hands are free to adjust the dryer to your head.

Response: Thanks Connie for the excellent suggestion. We

checked with the closing com-munities and were informed that this equipment will not be available until the May/June time frame. In the meantime, the Wiesbaden Fitness Center staff has assured me that hair dryers are available at the front desk for immediate use. All you have to do is ask.

Concern about empty Commissary shelves

Heather A. asked: Is there something going on at the com-missary? It was out of stock of almost everything on my list. It’s a little unnerving to see the shelves clear, especially on a German holiday (Sunday, Jan. 6).

Response: Heather, I checked with the commissary manager and was told that on Sunday (Jan. 6) the store suffered a breakdown of one of their compressors which serves six cooler displays. The staff relocated most items and expected to have the coolers up and running again by the evening of Jan. 7. Added to that issue, the commissary had trouble refilling their stock list during the holidays because of the demand. That meant that rather than having the usual 12,000 items the store carries, they were out of 165 items. The manager apologized for the inconvenience and assured me that normal service would have resumed by the time this comment appears in print in the Herald Union.

Did you know?U.S. Army Europe’s official website is now mobile-device friendly, no matter which handset you favor. Mobile users can access the site by the same web address as always — www.eur.army.mil. Visi-tors will be automatically sorted depending on browser size, and mobile browsers will be seamlessly switched to www.eur.army.mil/mobile. (Courtesy of USAREUR Public Affairs)

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host nation has embraced the U.S. Forces in Germany. “We can always depend on our host nation friends to be there for us … whether it is enjoying fests together, communities helping out with trips for families or just good will that you share with us all.”

Campbell praised the ongoing military partnerships as well. “Our European partners, many of whom are represented here today, have stood side-by-side with us in many parts of the world for the last decade in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa and the Balkans to name a few. These partnerships, partner-ships grounded in trust, remain the cornerstone for U.S. engagement with the world,” he said.

As the U.S. Army Europe continues to transform to meet future contingencies, with an expected reduction in U.S. Forces from about 40,000 to 30,000 within the next three to four years, Campbell explained to reporters after the ceremony, it is important the part-nerships continue to thrive.

“Over the last decade we have spent a lot of time together training, fighting and learning from each other, and we can’t afford to lose that edge as combat operations wind down. Building trust starts with train-ing, where we keep that edge sharp at places like the Joint Multinational Training Command, the crown jewel of USAREUR,” he said. “JMTC remains the world class training environment for coalition and multilateral exercises.”

“Training with our allies and partners builds the trust that will carry us to victory on the battlefield,” Campbell said.

Campbell, who took over as USAREUR’s 38th commander in early December, last served as the commander of III Corps and Fort Hood in Texas. USAREUR’s former commander, Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, retired late last year.

Construction work on Clay KaserneBuilding 1026 on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne

is undergoing major renovation which is expected to last through November. As such, traffic patterns have changed around the building — Weaver Av-enue is now southbound (one-way) only. Access to Building 1526 (EDIS) has not been affected.

Self Help moving in HainerbergDue to renovation work on the Self-Help

Issue Point in Hainerberg Housing, the facility is moving to Texas Str. 31. The facility will be closed Jan. 22-25 while the move is in progress. Self Help supplies will still be available from the Directorate of Public Works main warehouse on Clay Kaserne in Building 1557.

Technology ExpoMore than 35 exhibitors will demonstrate

the latest in cloud computing, data storage pro-tection, digital imaging, satellite solutions and more during a Technology Exposition hosted by the 102nd Signal Battalion Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments and giveaways will be featured while supplies last. The event is free for all Wiesbaden/Clay Kaserne personnel.

CID seeks informationThe Wiesbaden CID office is asking for help

identifying a female Soldier who was a good Samaritan during an altercation at 9:20 a.m. Jan. 6 near the Fiat Autohaus at Mainzer Strasse 200 in Wiesbaden-Biebrich. The Soldier is described as being 35-50 years old, about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with a slender build, dark hair that was either short or in a bun. She was wearing light-colored ACUs and drove a silver car similar to a Volkswa-gen Jetta or Toyota. She helped an assault victim by driving her to an unknown safe destination. People can contact the Wiesbaden CID Office at mil 337-6601 or civ (0611) 705-6601 or the Wi-esbaden Provost Marshal Office at mil 337-5096 or civ (0611) 705-5096.

Military officers meetingThe First European Chapter of the Military

Officers Association of America invites active duty, guard/reserve, former, or retired commis-sioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services to a meeting of the membership Feb. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Restaurant Barbarossahof in Eselfurth (near Kaiserslautern). Stop by for lunch, check out membership benefits and meet members of the chapter. Get directions and make reservations by sending an email to [email protected].

Produce a Super Bowl commercialAmerican Forces Network Television invites

viewers to produce their own commercials and watch them on AFN television during the Super Bowl and pre-game shows. Last year AFN aired more than 100 viewer-produced “YouDoIt” com-mercials during the Super Bowl. Viewers have until Jan. 27 to submit their 14 or 29-second entries. Visit www.afneurope.net for submission guidelines. (AFN-Europe Public Affairs)

Photo by Karl Weisel

Service of RemembranceChaplain (Col.) Carleton Birch, 5th Signal Command, talks about the heroic actions displayed by the teachers and administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary School during the school shooting in Newton, Conn., Dec. 14. Birch and fellow chaplains from around the community spoke and led community members in prayer during a Service of Remembrance at the Clay Chapel Dec. 20 to remember the 20 students and seven adults killed in the incident.

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Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr. talks to the media after the ceremony.


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host nation has embraced the U.S. Forces in Germany. “We can always depend on our host nation friends to be there for us … whether it is enjoying fests together, communities helping out with trips for families or just good will that you share with us all.”

Campbell praised the ongoing military partnerships as well. “Our European partners, many of whom are represented here today, have stood side-by-side with us in many parts of the world for the last decade in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa and the Balkans to name a few. These partnerships, partner-ships grounded in trust, remain the cornerstone for U.S. engagement with the world,” he said.

As the U.S. Army Europe continues to transform to meet future contingencies, with an expected reduction in U.S. Forces from about 40,000 to 30,000 within the next three to four years, Campbell explained to reporters after the ceremony, it is important the part-nerships continue to thrive.

“Over the last decade we have spent a lot of time together training, fighting and learning from each other, and we can’t afford to lose that edge as combat operations wind down. Building trust starts with train-ing, where we keep that edge sharp at places like the Joint Multinational Training Command, the crown jewel of USAREUR,” he said. “JMTC remains the world class training environment for coalition and multilateral exercises.”

“Training with our allies and partners builds the trust that will carry us to victory on the battlefield,” Campbell said.

Campbell, who took over as USAREUR’s 38th commander in early December, last served as the commander of III Corps and Fort Hood in Texas. USAREUR’s former commander, Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, retired late last year.

Construction work on Clay KaserneBuilding 1026 on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne

is undergoing major renovation which is expected to last through November. As such, traffic patterns have changed around the building — Weaver Av-enue is now southbound (one-way) only. Access to Building 1526 (EDIS) has not been affected.

Self Help moving in HainerbergDue to renovation work on the Self-Help

Issue Point in Hainerberg Housing, the facility is moving to Texas Str. 31. The facility will be closed Jan. 22-25 while the move is in progress. Self Help supplies will still be available from the Directorate of Public Works main warehouse on Clay Kaserne in Building 1557.

Technology ExpoMore than 35 exhibitors will demonstrate

the latest in cloud computing, data storage pro-tection, digital imaging, satellite solutions and more during a Technology Exposition hosted by the 102nd Signal Battalion Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments and giveaways will be featured while supplies last. The event is free for all Wiesbaden/Clay Kaserne personnel.

CID seeks informationThe Wiesbaden CID office is asking for help

identifying a female Soldier who was a good Samaritan during an altercation at 9:20 a.m. Jan. 6 near the Fiat Autohaus at Mainzer Strasse 200 in Wiesbaden-Biebrich. The Soldier is described as being 35-50 years old, about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with a slender build, dark hair that was either short or in a bun. She was wearing light-colored ACUs and drove a silver car similar to a Volkswa-gen Jetta or Toyota. She helped an assault victim by driving her to an unknown safe destination. People can contact the Wiesbaden CID Office at mil 337-6601 or civ (0611) 705-6601 or the Wi-esbaden Provost Marshal Office at mil 337-5096 or civ (0611) 705-5096.

Military officers meetingThe First European Chapter of the Military

Officers Association of America invites active duty, guard/reserve, former, or retired commis-sioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services to a meeting of the membership Feb. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Restaurant Barbarossahof in Eselfurth (near Kaiserslautern). Stop by for lunch, check out membership benefits and meet members of the chapter. Get directions and make reservations by sending an email to [email protected].

Produce a Super Bowl commercialAmerican Forces Network Television invites

viewers to produce their own commercials and watch them on AFN television during the Super Bowl and pre-game shows. Last year AFN aired more than 100 viewer-produced “YouDoIt” com-mercials during the Super Bowl. Viewers have until Jan. 27 to submit their 14 or 29-second entries. Visit www.afneurope.net for submission guidelines. (AFN-Europe Public Affairs)


Service of RemembranceChaplain (Col.) Carleton Birch, 5th Signal Command, talks about the heroic actions displayed by the teachers and administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary School during the school shooting in Newton, Conn., Dec. 14. Birch and fellow chaplains from around the community spoke and led community members in prayer during a Service of Remembrance at the Clay Chapel Dec. 20 to remember the 20 students and seven adults killed in the incident.

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Submit your ideas for AFN-Wiesbaden daily topicsAFN-Wiesbaden seeks daily topic ideas for the

morning show. Play a role in helping guide the content and con-

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Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr. talks to the media after the ceremony.


News and featuresFrom the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

Dec. 30Traffic accident — A civilian is being charged

with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Dec. 31Failure to obey regulation — A Soldier is

being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/re-register a privately owned vehicle.

Assault — A Soldier is being charged with aggravated assault.

Jan. 2Assault — A Soldier is being charged with

aggravated assault.Assault — A Soldier is being charged with

assault consummated by a battery.

Jan. 3Traffic accident — A civilian is being charged

with a traffic accident: Improper backing.Traffic accident — A Soldier is being

charged with a traffic accident: Failure to clear the rear.

Jan. 4Illegal substance — A civilian employee is

being charged with growing/manufactur-ing marijuana.

Jan. 7Traffic accident — A noncommissioned

officer is being charged with a traffic ac-cident: Following too closely.

Jan. 8Miscellaneous — A civilian employee is

being charged with insult to law enforce-ment officer, failure to render identification to law enforcement officer and civilian misconduct.

Illegal Substance — A civilian employee is being charged with possession of mari-juana, operating a vehicle under the influ-ence of marijuana and civilian misconduct.

Jan. 9Traffic accident — A civilian employee

is being charged with a traffic accident: Improper backing.

Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to clear the rear, failure to obey order/regulation.

Traffic violation — An NCO is being charged with allowing an unlicensed person to operate a vehicle.

Jan. 10Traffic accident — A family member is

being charged with a traffic accident: Following too closely and failure to report involvement.

The very fact that you are reading this article in Germany means that you have completed at least one Permanent Change of Station move. Every PCS is accompanied by the hassle of trying to ship your household goods. Perhaps your household goods did not suffer any damage in the last move or prior PCS shipments, maybe you had a significant loss to your household goods, or even more likely, you suffered through the loss or damage of only one or two of your items. No matter what your experiences have been in the past, if you are looking forward to your next PCS, you should know that the advance planning performed, before the movers even arrive, will significantly impact and improve your ability to gain compensation for a potential future loss in the upcoming shipment.

Simple steps to a better moveUnderstanding the forms you will be working

with during the move is essential. The Households Goods Descriptive Inventory and High Risk/High Value Inventory are confusing at first glance but can be deciphered. The first point to be made about these forms is that if your items, particularly those items you care most about, are not listed on either of these forms it may be difficult to justify that they were actually tendered or given to the moving company and thus reduce your chance to claim those items when they arrive at your next Army destination. In fact, if you read the fine print on the HGDI above the “warning” next to your signature block it reads, “We have checked all the items on this inventory page, and acknowledge that this is a true and complete list of the goods tendered and the state of the goods received.”

This statement is also an acknowledgment of the damage to your household goods that the movers have listed for each of your items. To determine what the damage listed is you must review three boxes and the corresponding codes next to your inventory items in the “Condition at Origin” column to determine what damage is listed. The three boxes are clearly marked “Descriptive Symbols,” “Exception Symbols” and “Location Symbols.” When the symbols are read off, the description of the damage should match the pre-existing damage.

If you sign your HGDI or HVI without reviewing these codes, you could be signing off on a plethora of damage that does not exist. This non-existent, but listed damage, could affect your claim. Department of the Army Pamphlet 27-162, paragraph 11-14d(2)(b) states that if an estimate of repair includes repair of PED, the amount of the damage attributable to pre-existing damage should be deducted from the amount paid for the repair.

You do not want to get stuck footing the bill for all new damage just because you did not review the forms carefully and non-existent damage was listed as pre-existing damage. Several other easy steps to prevent this from happening include: preparing your own inventory before the movers come so you can cross-check to make sure all items on your list are

also on the HGDI or HVI before signing, providing that list with an accurate depiction of the damage to movers beforehand so that they are on notice that you are aware of your own items, having the quality control number on hand if there is a disagreement on condition of items, and taking care of other logistical issues for this hectic day (e.g. babysitter or pet sitter

for the packing day, placing the items not to be shipped in a sealed and locked room, and making sure your camera is charged in case any damage happens that day).

Another preventive step that will help immensely is taking pictures and video of all your household items before the movers arrive. A picture is worth a thousand words and in some cases the same amount of money. Taking date and time stamped photos and videos can show the condition of items before the packing and moving of your household goods.

Taking the same type of photos and videos of the corresponding items after shipment, showing the dam-age, can help establish that the damage did occur during shipping and not before or after shipping. Otherwise, DA PAM 27-162, paragraph 11-14d(3) requires that a repair firm determine whether the damage was due to rough handling for any internal damage.

Other helpful steps pertaining to proof of this nature include: taking photos of everything to include four or five angles of larger pieces of furniture and close ups of any actual pre-existing damage, taking pictures of the model and serial number of electronics in case they get lost or stolen, having the movers unplug all electronics (even if you have date stamped photos or videos of these items working) to demonstrate that they work, and making sure that if you have demon-strated the functionality of your household goods that the movers do not list it as a “Mechanical Condition Unknown” otherwise all of your other work could go to waste.

Finally, if you have not already created a binder with your purchase receipts in it, now is the time. No greater piece of evidence justifies the value of your household goods than the receipt from when you bought it. The receipts you keep clarify dates of purchase, price paid, brands and model numbers. This type of evidence goes along a way in determining the difference between an expensive brand leather couch and a faux leather couch when your’s goes missing and you are trying to justify the value to someone who has never seen it or spent a relaxing afternoon on it.

Should you want to gather more information or address concerns regarding the ability to claim certain items if damaged during a move, an appoint-ment should be set up to speak with a member of the claims staff at the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The Legal Assistance /Claims Office is located at the Clay Kaserne Legal Center, Building 1023N. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; Thursday from 1-4 p.m. To visit with an attorney or claims examiner, walk-in hours are Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 1-4 p.m.

Getting ready for your next PCS move

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By Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Public Affairs Office

Safety at a Newman Village school bus stop, a student-pro-duced anti-bullying video and the Student-2-Student program were topics at the Installation Advisory Committee meeting Jan. 13 at Wiesbaden High School.

The IAC meetings and indi-vidual School Advisory Council or SAC meetings provide school administrators, partnership units, parents and community leaders with an opportunity to share issues of concern. SAC and IAC meetings are held quar-terly with the IAC hosted by a different school each meeting.

The Jan. 13 IAC meeting led off with a premiere showing of a video featuring students, Wi-esbaden High School Principal Sharon O’Donnell and U.S. Army Garrison leaders, Col. David Carstens and Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa ad-dressing the topic of bullying.

“This is part of the Leonardo Project,” said Peter Witmer, USAG Wiesbaden’s school liaison officer, explaining that students are participating in the competition between Wiesbaden-area German and American schools. Explaining that Wiesbaden High School has four projects among the some 125 Leonardo efforts, the local Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe high school is the sole American school taking part.

The video has been uploaded to the garrison’s YouTube

channel and can be viewed on both the garrison’s home page (www.wiesbaden.army.mil) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/usagwiesbaden).

Witmer asked community members to support the student effort by visiting the Leon-ardo projects page at www.leonardo2013.de, clicking on “alle Projeckte,” scrolling down to the Wiesbaden High School projects and “liking” the Facebook page. Comments and encouragement are also appreciated, he said.

“My hat is off to the stu-dents,” said Carstens, describ-ing their efforts as extremely professional and topical. While bullying may not be as big an issue in Wiesbaden as in other stateside schools, “the reality is, bullying occurs in all of our schools — it’s just human nature.”

Through the video and other anti-bullying efforts, “we are acknowledging it and helping get the word out in a combined fashion that we’re just not going to stand for it,” he said.

With more and more stu-dents gathering at the New-man Village school stop in the mornings, safety is becoming an increasing topic of concern, according to Hainerberg Ele-mentary School administrators.

“We’ve received quite a few complaints about the pickup area at the bus stop in Newman Village housing,” said Hainer-berg Elementary School As-sistant Principal Jason Sheedy. Explaining that as more people move into the housing area, the

population of students meeting the bus in the morning is grow-ing rapidly — to more than 120 elementary students in early January.

The administrators and com-mander called for more parental supervision at the stop (only about 30 percent of parents are currently escorting their young children) and area drivers to better observe U.S. Forces traf-fic regulations which require vehicles to never pass school buses stopped for a pick-up or drop-off while on U.S. military installations (this is not the case off base on German-controlled roads).

School mascots were an-other topic with Wiesbaden Middle School counselor Dr. Frankie Nielsen sharing news about Bob the Bobcat and Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks talking about Duke and Daisy bears. Both school administrators de-scribed how the stuffed animals have played an important role in keeping students connected with loved ones serving far

from home in such places as Iraq and Afghanistan. While Duke and Bob have deployed to visit Soldiers serving in faraway lands, Parks described Daisy as a “stay behind bear” who serves as a symbol for those wait-ing for loved ones to return home. “Daisy also helps con-nect those kids who don’t have deployed par-ents feel like they are a part of it as well,” she said.

“It really is an emotional connection,” added Witmer.

All of the school leaders present praised local partner units for their ongoing support of the schools. This has ranged from the Defense Commis-sary Agency’s and Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s involvement in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiative at Wiesbaden Middle School to 66th Military Intelligence Brigade’s support of a Hainerberg Elementary School Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. poster event.Members of the 102nd Sig-

nal Battalion have also been active in their partner school — Aukamm Elementary — help-ing sponsor Chess and Deploy-ment Clubs which give pupils

an opportunity to “vent and express them-selves,” ac-cording to a Soldier mentor.

“I think it’s rewarding for the students, but it’s also rewarding for the Soldiers to participate as well,” said Sgt. Justin Cooley, 102nd Signal Battalion.

Other issues included dis-cussions about the high and middle school’s Student-2-Stu-dent programs which recently saw involvement and training for a host of new participants, upcoming school accredita-tion team visits, Kid’s News and homecoming events for returning V Corps Soldiers from deployment in Afghanistan.

The next IAC meeting is scheduled to be held in March.

Bus stop safety, anti-bullying video highlight quarterly community-school get-together IAC meeting:


Parents greet students as they arrive home from school at the Newman Village bus stop Jan. 17. Drivers are advised that passing a stopped bus is illegal on post.

“I think it’s rewarding for the students, but it’s also rewarding

for the Soldiers to participate as well.”


News and featuresFrom the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

Dec. 30Traffic accident — A civilian is being charged

with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Dec. 31Failure to obey regulation — A Soldier is

being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/re-register a privately owned vehicle.

Assault — A Soldier is being charged with aggravated assault.

Jan. 2Assault — A Soldier is being charged with

aggravated assault.Assault — A Soldier is being charged with

assault consummated by a battery.

Jan. 3Traffic accident — A civilian is being charged

with a traffic accident: Improper backing.Traffic accident — A Soldier is being

charged with a traffic accident: Failure to clear the rear.

Jan. 4Illegal substance — A civilian employee is

being charged with growing/manufactur-ing marijuana.

Jan. 7Traffic accident — A noncommissioned

officer is being charged with a traffic ac-cident: Following too closely.

Jan. 8Miscellaneous — A civilian employee is

being charged with insult to law enforce-ment officer, failure to render identification to law enforcement officer and civilian misconduct.

Illegal Substance — A civilian employee is being charged with possession of mari-juana, operating a vehicle under the influ-ence of marijuana and civilian misconduct.

Jan. 9Traffic accident — A civilian employee

is being charged with a traffic accident: Improper backing.

Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to clear the rear, failure to obey order/regulation.

Traffic violation — An NCO is being charged with allowing an unlicensed person to operate a vehicle.

Jan. 10Traffic accident — A family member is

being charged with a traffic accident: Following too closely and failure to report involvement.

The very fact that you are reading this article in Germany means that you have completed at least one Permanent Change of Station move. Every PCS is accompanied by the hassle of trying to ship your household goods. Perhaps your household goods did not suffer any damage in the last move or prior PCS shipments, maybe you had a significant loss to your household goods, or even more likely, you suffered through the loss or damage of only one or two of your items. No matter what your experiences have been in the past, if you are looking forward to your next PCS, you should know that the advance planning performed, before the movers even arrive, will significantly impact and improve your ability to gain compensation for a potential future loss in the upcoming shipment.

Simple steps to a better moveUnderstanding the forms you will be working

with during the move is essential. The Households Goods Descriptive Inventory and High Risk/High Value Inventory are confusing at first glance but can be deciphered. The first point to be made about these forms is that if your items, particularly those items you care most about, are not listed on either of these forms it may be difficult to justify that they were actually tendered or given to the moving company and thus reduce your chance to claim those items when they arrive at your next Army destination. In fact, if you read the fine print on the HGDI above the “warning” next to your signature block it reads, “We have checked all the items on this inventory page, and acknowledge that this is a true and complete list of the goods tendered and the state of the goods received.”

This statement is also an acknowledgment of the damage to your household goods that the movers have listed for each of your items. To determine what the damage listed is you must review three boxes and the corresponding codes next to your inventory items in the “Condition at Origin” column to determine what damage is listed. The three boxes are clearly marked “Descriptive Symbols,” “Exception Symbols” and “Location Symbols.” When the symbols are read off, the description of the damage should match the pre-existing damage.

If you sign your HGDI or HVI without reviewing these codes, you could be signing off on a plethora of damage that does not exist. This non-existent, but listed damage, could affect your claim. Department of the Army Pamphlet 27-162, paragraph 11-14d(2)(b) states that if an estimate of repair includes repair of PED, the amount of the damage attributable to pre-existing damage should be deducted from the amount paid for the repair.

You do not want to get stuck footing the bill for all new damage just because you did not review the forms carefully and non-existent damage was listed as pre-existing damage. Several other easy steps to prevent this from happening include: preparing your own inventory before the movers come so you can cross-check to make sure all items on your list are

also on the HGDI or HVI before signing, providing that list with an accurate depiction of the damage to movers beforehand so that they are on notice that you are aware of your own items, having the quality control number on hand if there is a disagreement on condition of items, and taking care of other logistical issues for this hectic day (e.g. babysitter or pet sitter

for the packing day, placing the items not to be shipped in a sealed and locked room, and making sure your camera is charged in case any damage happens that day).

Another preventive step that will help immensely is taking pictures and video of all your household items before the movers arrive. A picture is worth a thousand words and in some cases the same amount of money. Taking date and time stamped photos and videos can show the condition of items before the packing and moving of your household goods.

Taking the same type of photos and videos of the corresponding items after shipment, showing the dam-age, can help establish that the damage did occur during shipping and not before or after shipping. Otherwise, DA PAM 27-162, paragraph 11-14d(3) requires that a repair firm determine whether the damage was due to rough handling for any internal damage.

Other helpful steps pertaining to proof of this nature include: taking photos of everything to include four or five angles of larger pieces of furniture and close ups of any actual pre-existing damage, taking pictures of the model and serial number of electronics in case they get lost or stolen, having the movers unplug all electronics (even if you have date stamped photos or videos of these items working) to demonstrate that they work, and making sure that if you have demon-strated the functionality of your household goods that the movers do not list it as a “Mechanical Condition Unknown” otherwise all of your other work could go to waste.

Finally, if you have not already created a binder with your purchase receipts in it, now is the time. No greater piece of evidence justifies the value of your household goods than the receipt from when you bought it. The receipts you keep clarify dates of purchase, price paid, brands and model numbers. This type of evidence goes along a way in determining the difference between an expensive brand leather couch and a faux leather couch when your’s goes missing and you are trying to justify the value to someone who has never seen it or spent a relaxing afternoon on it.

Should you want to gather more information or address concerns regarding the ability to claim certain items if damaged during a move, an appoint-ment should be set up to speak with a member of the claims staff at the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The Legal Assistance /Claims Office is located at the Clay Kaserne Legal Center, Building 1023N. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; Thursday from 1-4 p.m. To visit with an attorney or claims examiner, walk-in hours are Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 1-4 p.m.

Getting ready for your next PCS move

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By Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


Safety at a Newman Village school bus stop, a student-pro-duced anti-bullying video and the Student-2-Student program were topics at the Installation Advisory Committee meeting Jan. 13 at Wiesbaden High School.

The IAC meetings and indi-vidual School Advisory Council or SAC meetings provide school administrators, partnership units, parents and community leaders with an opportunity to share issues of concern. SAC and IAC meetings are held quar-terly with the IAC hosted by a different school each meeting.

The Jan. 13 IAC meeting led off with a premiere showing of a video featuring students, Wi-esbaden High School Principal Sharon O’Donnell and U.S. Army Garrison leaders, Col. David Carstens and Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa ad-dressing the topic of bullying.

“This is part of the Leonardo Project,” said Peter Witmer, USAG Wiesbaden’s school liaison officer, explaining that students are participating in the competition between Wiesbaden-area German and American schools. Explaining that Wiesbaden High School has four projects among the some 125 Leonardo efforts, the local Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe high school is the sole American school taking part.

The video has been uploaded to the garrison’s YouTube

channel and can be viewed on both the garrison’s home page (www.wiesbaden.army.mil) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/usagwiesbaden).

Witmer asked community members to support the student effort by visiting the Leon-ardo projects page at www.leonardo2013.de, clicking on “alle Projeckte,” scrolling down to the Wiesbaden High School projects and “liking” the Facebook page. Comments and encouragement are also appreciated, he said.

“My hat is off to the stu-dents,” said Carstens, describ-ing their efforts as extremely professional and topical. While bullying may not be as big an issue in Wiesbaden as in other stateside schools, “the reality is, bullying occurs in all of our schools — it’s just human nature.”

Through the video and other anti-bullying efforts, “we are acknowledging it and helping get the word out in a combined fashion that we’re just not going to stand for it,” he said.

With more and more stu-dents gathering at the New-man Village school stop in the mornings, safety is becoming an increasing topic of concern, according to Hainerberg Ele-mentary School administrators.

“We’ve received quite a few complaints about the pickup area at the bus stop in Newman Village housing,” said Hainer-berg Elementary School As-sistant Principal Jason Sheedy. Explaining that as more people move into the housing area, the

population of students meeting the bus in the morning is grow-ing rapidly — to more than 120 elementary students in early January.

The administrators and com-mander called for more parental supervision at the stop (only about 30 percent of parents are currently escorting their young children) and area drivers to better observe U.S. Forces traf-fic regulations which require vehicles to never pass school buses stopped for a pick-up or drop-off while on U.S. military installations (this is not the case off base on German-controlled roads).

School mascots were an-other topic with Wiesbaden Middle School counselor Dr. Frankie Nielsen sharing news about Bob the Bobcat and Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks talking about Duke and Daisy bears. Both school administrators de-scribed how the stuffed animals have played an important role in keeping students connected with loved ones serving far

from home in such places as Iraq and Afghanistan. While Duke and Bob have deployed to visit Soldiers serving in faraway lands, Parks described Daisy as a “stay behind bear” who serves as a symbol for those wait-ing for loved ones to return home. “Daisy also helps con-nect those kids who don’t have deployed par-ents feel like they are a part of it as well,” she said.

“It really is an emotional connection,” added Witmer.

All of the school leaders present praised local partner units for their ongoing support of the schools. This has ranged from the Defense Commis-sary Agency’s and Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s involvement in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiative at Wiesbaden Middle School to 66th Military Intelligence Brigade’s support of a Hainerberg Elementary School Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. poster event.Members of the 102nd Sig-

nal Battalion have also been active in their partner school — Aukamm Elementary — help-ing sponsor Chess and Deploy-ment Clubs which give pupils

an opportunity to “vent and express them-selves,” ac-cording to a Soldier mentor.

“I think it’s rewarding for the students, but it’s also rewarding for the Soldiers to participate as well,” said Sgt. Justin Cooley, 102nd Signal Battalion.

Other issues included dis-cussions about the high and middle school’s Student-2-Stu-dent programs which recently saw involvement and training for a host of new participants, upcoming school accredita-tion team visits, Kid’s News and homecoming events for returning V Corps Soldiers from deployment in Afghanistan.

The next IAC meeting is scheduled to be held in March.

Bus stop safety, anti-bullying video highlight quarterly community-school get-together IAC meeting:


Parents greet students as they arrive home from school at the Newman Village bus stop Jan. 17. Drivers are advised that passing a stopped bus is illegal on post.

“I think it’s rewarding for the students, but it’s also rewarding

for the Soldiers to participate as well.”


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Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who took part in our

Holiday Photo Contest. Our panel of judges, which

included members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office and USAG Wiesbaden school liaison of-ficer Peter Witmer, said they enjoyed viewing all of the en-tries which featured a wealth of topics and unique views of the holiday season.

Our first place winning entry by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Jay captured new family member Kolton Jay, born Dec. 20, 2012.

Judges had a hard time de-ciding between the second and third place entries ending in a tie for second place with pho-tos by Clara Chipley (Yuki in backpack with Travis Chipley) and Hannah Schouveller (a bird, winter feeding).

Honorable mentions went to photos by Tamara Glidewell

(Emily and Amanda Glidewell with their new bears) and Han-nah Schouveller (Yogi, the dog, excited to open his stocking).

Winners should stop by Public Affairs in Building 1205 on Clay Kaserne. (See more photos on page 23.)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Jay

Holiday photo contest winners

Photo by Tamara Glidewell

Photo by Hannah Schouveller

Photo by Clara Chipley Photo by Hannah Schouveller


News and features

Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who took part in our

Holiday Photo Contest. Our panel of judges, which

included members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office and USAG Wiesbaden school liaison of-ficer Peter Witmer, said they enjoyed viewing all of the en-tries which featured a wealth of topics and unique views of the holiday season.

Our first place winning entry by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Jay captured new family member Kolton Jay, born Dec. 20, 2012.

Judges had a hard time de-ciding between the second and third place entries ending in a tie for second place with pho-tos by Clara Chipley (Yuki in backpack with Travis Chipley) and Hannah Schouveller (a bird, winter feeding).

Honorable mentions went to photos by Tamara Glidewell

(Emily and Amanda Glidewell with their new bears) and Han-nah Schouveller (Yogi, the dog, excited to open his stocking).

Winners should stop by Public Affairs in Building 1205 on Clay Kaserne. (See more photos on page 23.)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Jay

Holiday photo contest winners

Photo by Tamara Glidewell

Photo by Hannah Schouveller

Photo by Clara Chipley Photo by Hannah Schouveller


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Students at Wiesbaden Mid-dle School closed out the year with a fundraising event to help supply disaster relief for people around the world.

Members of the school’s National Junior Honor Society sponsored “Chain Wars” Dec. 3-7. Students at WMS bought a “chain link” for 50 cents. Links were counted daily and credited to each student’s seminar class. The seminar with the longest chain received an ice cream party.

The competition was fast and furious, with Jennifer Senior’s sixth-grade seminar class taking the prize.

“To get money for Chain Wars I went door to door,” said Letisha Henry. “I wrote a let-ter asking people if they would raise money for the Red Cross. I thought it was important be-

cause it was going to New Jersey and my family lives there.”

Like Letisha, many students emptied their piggy banks and asked their parents for extra chores to earn money.

All students at WMS were active participants helping NJHS raise more than $1,633 in just five days. The Wiesbaden Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization added to this amount for a total of $2,000.

Originally, NJHS members wanted to support efforts for Hurricane Sandy recovery, but after watching the hurricanes in Haiti and natural disasters in other parts of the world decided to support all disaster relief. All proceeds went to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. (Story and photos courtesy of Sally Jones and Lezli Rust, Wiesbaden Middle School)

Students raise money for disaster relief

The Wiesbaden Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society and Parent Teacher Stu-dent Organization donated $2,000 to the Red Cross’ disaster relief fund.

By Robert SzostekU.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal


There has been a steep increase in the number of shoplifting incidents within the U.S. Army in Europe since the beginning of November, say officials with USAREUR’s Office of the Provost Marshal. OPM officials report that USAREUR Military Police registered 32 shoplifting cases between Nov. 1 and Dec. 5, 2012, versus fewer than 20 for the previous three months.

Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Cieslewski, OPM provost sergeant major, said would-be shoplifters should know they are likely to get caught and face hefty penalties.

“If you feel tempted to shoplift … don’t do it,” Cieslewski said. “The consequences are serious and

the risk of getting caught is just too great.”“If you see anybody in a store take something

without paying, report it to a salesperson, security guard or cashier,” he added.

Cieslewski warned that shoplifting can have last-ing effects on an Army career and civilian life after leaving the Army. And because violators are not attempting to steal big-ticket items — officials said that often the cost of the stolen items amounts to less than $20 — it’s a big risk for a small potential payoff.

“Regardless of the cost of the item, shoplifting is still a crime with all the attendant repercussions and the time-worn cliche that ‘crime doesn’t pay’ ap-plies, especially in these circumstances,” Cieslewski continued.

OPM officials said that while their statistics show

the recent spike in incidents has involved more junior enlisted Soldiers than any other group within the U.S. forces in Europe community, violators come from every group: family members; enlisted, noncom-missioned officers and officer service members; and civilians.

Shoplifting is an expensive problem for which everybody pays the price, OPM officials said. It hurts consumers because prices go up as retailers cover losses and fund security personnel, programs and equipment. They recommended checking out the National Crime Prevention Council pamphlet available at www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/theft/shoplifting.pdf for more information on shoplifting and its costs to individuals, families and communi-ties.

MPs report rise in shoplifting before the holidays

Photo by Tomekia East Williams

Holiday homecomingsSeveral V Corps Soldiers on R&R leave surprised their children by stopping by their schools during the holi-days. Above: Sgt. Darrell Cadiz and son Derek at Au-kamm Elementary School; left: Capt. Agustin Valerio with Eavin and Tristan; and right: Maj. Tony Herrera and daughter Lilly at Hainerberg Elementary School.Photo by Karl Weisel Photo by Karl Weisel


USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden

The Army’s surgeon gen-eral, Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, has called for a transformation of Army Medicine. She asked and challenged military medical providers to improve readiness and advance wellness. The transformation has resulted in a significant change in focus in dental care. The Medical Pro-tection System’s recent change in dental readiness classifica-tion reflects this paradigm shift.

Soldiers identified as Den-tal Readiness Classification two are no longer considered “green” in MEDPROS. They are now classified as “amber,” and will remain so until all necessary treatment has been completed. The Soldier is still considered available for deployment.

The dental classification system has not changed. Sol-diers with no required care are classified as DRC one. Soldiers with treatment needs and no conditions that will result in an emergency in the next 12 months are DRC two. Soldiers with a condition that might result in an emergency in the next 12 months are DRC three. Finally, Soldiers whose condition has not been determined or have not been evaluated in the last 13 months are DRC four.

Col. Derrick R. Carter, commander of the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic Com-mand, said the change is absolutely the right push as the Army and society stress good health. Every Soldier and their commander must strive for oral wellness or DRC one. The Department of Defense’s and the Army’s current standard for units is 65 percent of its assigned strength.

“If you’re in DRC one, you’re green. You’re mission ready, and have achieved oral wellness. Your oral health impacts the likelihood of reporting to sick call for a non-traumatic illness or injury. Soldiers identified as DRC two roughly make up 20 percent of those reporting for sick call. Soldiers in DRC one is someplace between one and three percent.”

Carter continued, “They are at work, focusing on mission success. And just as important, they are actively impacting the cost of dental care.”

Minor lesions or conditions may take one or a few appointments to fix, at a low cost in time and expense. Progres-sion of a lesion or condition may result in a root canal or pulling of a tooth for

a Soldier. A condition resulting in a root canal often means the Soldier went days with pain. The Soldier finally decides to report to sick call, and has emergency treatment to address the pain. Follow-up treatment can include a root canal (one or two appointments), a final filling (one appointment), and a crown (two or three appointments).

This means a possible seven encoun-ters to treat and save a single tooth. The cost, conservatively, is more than $2,400, 12 man-hours (if the Soldier doesn’t have to travel for any of the appointments or uses the “buddy” system), reduces ac-cessibility and availability for others, lowers unit readiness, and leaves the Soldier non-available for deployment ― all because a minor condition was allowed to progress, because it didn’t affect Soldier and unit readiness.”

Soldiers and units must reset their dental azimuth today, he said. They must take an aggressive stance to as-sist the Army’s Surgeon General in the advancement of oral well and health. Soldiers not in a DRC one status who don’t have a scheduled dental appoint-ment need to contact the dental clinic, to move towards the oral wellness objec-tive. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, including training holidays. The phone numbers are mil 337-1720, 337-5804,

civ (0611) 705-1720 or (0611) 705-5804.

Carter, highlight-ing the difference be-tween readiness and oral wellness, said, “Readiness provides assessment for the command for mission analysis. Oral well-ness is a state of health that is disease free. Readiness has an expiration date, it’s an annual requirement. Soldiers who are non-compliant are undetermined, with respect to mission ready, and are DRC four. A simple examination will place them in another category.”

Carter also addressed several other important dental concerns for Soldiers. He noted that Soldiers who experience a dental emergency when the clinic is closed must call the Military Police Desk at mil 337-5096 or 337-5097 or civ (0611) 705-5096 or (0611) 705-5097.

Soldiers who seek emergency dental care on the economy will not be reim-bursed, and will pay for it out of pocket. “All dental care for Soldiers is provided by the dental clinic. Emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Family members have the option of seek-ing reimbursement, if enrolled, under the Tricare Dental Program (MetLife and Dental),” he said.

Soldiers who can’t make their sched-uled dental appointment should notify the clinic as soon as possible. This allows the clinic to schedule another patient in that space. Soldiers not showing up for an appointment deprive others of the benefit of receiving this very valuable resource, Carter said.

The U.S. Army Dental Command has started a campaign to promote DRC one objective. The campaign’s motto is “Go First Class!” This is an excellent reminder to every Soldier that DRC one means less waiting for routine services.

“Our goal is focusing on Soldiers, making sure that they are healthy and mission ready,” said Carter. “We must maximize resources and create efficien-cies in the delivery of dental care. The clinic meeting and surpassing DoD’s standard, for oral wellness, equates to greater available and accessibility for family members. Soldiers have the op-portunity to impact their own care and others. They have to make a commitment to “Go First Class.”

‘Go First Class’ at the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic

Photo by Wendy Brown

Robert Walker, a registered dental hygenist at the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic, cleans the teeth of Spc. Andrew Hughes at the clinic Jan. 7. Right: The clinic urges Soldiers to enter the first class of dental readiness.



Story and photos by Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Wiesbaden High School senior Kenyatta Agiza was all smiles after becoming the first person to buy a lunch in the school’s brand-new cafeteria Jan. 7.

“It’s really convenient not to have to walk so far to get lunch,” Agiza said. “Before, we either had to walk to the commissary or to Pizza Hut. Now we have more options and healthy food.”

For the first time since Wi-esbaden High School opened 65 years ago, students can buy food and eat it in an on-campus cafeteria, said Principal Sharon O’Donnell. To mark the oc-casion, Roscoe Johnson, vice president of the student council, and O’Donnell cut a ribbon to open the facility.

Served on campus“This allows our students

to be served on campus instead of having them walk across the street to get their lunch,” O’Donnell said. “It is important to me because it gives our stu-dents access to good food and an opportunity to socialize and meet and mingle and talk in a large group.”

Once inside the kitchen,

the students could choose b e t w e e n a meal of baked chicken, green beans, pine-apple and a roll and an a la carte menu that included w r a p s a n d salads. Agiza c h o s e t h e chicken option and said it was delicious.

J o h n s o n agreed. “The food here is great because it has a little of everything that is very nutri-tious ― vegetables, meats and other nutritious other things,” he said. “I would recommend this to someone because it has a lot of everything ― a huge meal and lots of options.”

Also, “It helps a lot since it is on campus and you save time to have a great conversation with friends or study a little bit,” Johnson said.

AAFES-Europe Command-er Col. Fredrick J. Hannah, Command Sgt. Maj. Keith Craig and Senior Vice President Ed Bouley attended the event and ate lunch in the cafeteria.

AAFES provides food for Department of Defense Depen-dents Schools cafeterias.

Healthy foodThe cafeteria centralizes

lunch for the students while providing healthy food that is all USDA approved, Hannah said.

Craig said the students will have more time to spend eat-ing because they do not have to leave campus to eat. “They can just relax and concentrate on school,” he said.

Bouley said he talked to a few students in the a la carte line who compared the offer-ings to the food at other schools they had attended. The students all liked the Wiesbaden offer-

ings and were excited about the options, he said.

John Her-rera, a junior, couldn’t help but compare the food at the cafeteria to the food at his old school.

Not only are the aca-demics at Wi-esbaden better than at his old school, but now he be-

lieves the food is as well, Her-rera said.

Students may either pay in cash or receive a personal identification number through AAFES and pay for lunch that way, said Royce Buenaventura, AAFES Supervisor of Wies-baden High School Feeding. Full meals cost $2.55 each, and prices on the a la carte list vary. A veggie, turkey or ham wrap, for example, costs $2.25.

“We’re here to stay and we’re not expensive,” said Buenaventura.

O’Donnell said students are still allowed to go off campus for lunch. They have done well

returning from lunch to be on time for class, and as long as that does not change, neither will the policy, she said.

When the school opened in 1948, most of the students lived within walking distance of the school, so they went home for lunch, O’Donnell said.

That, however, was back when the school had 56 students and nine teachers, according to the school’s website, and a lot has changed since then.

Arrive by busMost notably, many of the

students live off post and arrive by bus, O’Donnell said.

Shortly after lunch started, O’Donnell noted that the caf-eteria was full of students, and they all seemed happy. “They’re just enjoying it. They’re loving it,” she said.

The students agreed.Meagan Smith, a senior, said

she really likes the convenience of the cafeteria. “It is an option we didn’t have before,” Smith said.

“Being able to be just eat at our own school and not having to figure where we want to walk to and spending our time walk-ing,” she added. (Lt. Col. Allen Hing, Public Affairs Officer for the AAFES Exchange-Europe and southwest Asia, contrib-uted to this story.)

Wiesbaden High School opens cafeteriaIn 65-year history, school has never had an on-campus cafeteria

Roscoe Johnson, vice president of the student council, and Wiesbaden High School Principal Sharon O’Donnell cut a ribbon together during the grand opening of the school’s cafeteria Jan. 7. Photo right: Wiesbaden High School se-nior Kenyatta Agiza receives the first lunch served at the school’s new cafeteria from AAFES employee Jean Lyon. The cafeteria is located in the school’s multi-purpose room.

Wiesbaden High School students eat lunch in their new cafeteria for the first time Jan. 7.



Story and photos by Wendy Brown


Wiesbaden High School senior Kenyatta Agiza was all smiles after becoming the first person to buy a lunch in the school’s brand-new cafeteria Jan. 7.

“It’s really convenient not to have to walk so far to get lunch,” Agiza said. “Before, we either had to walk to the commissary or to Pizza Hut. Now we have more options and healthy food.”

For the first time since Wi-esbaden High School opened 65 years ago, students can buy food and eat it in an on-campus cafeteria, said Principal Sharon O’Donnell. To mark the oc-casion, Roscoe Johnson, vice president of the student council, and O’Donnell cut a ribbon to open the facility.

Served on campus“This allows our students

to be served on campus instead of having them walk across the street to get their lunch,” O’Donnell said. “It is important to me because it gives our stu-dents access to good food and an opportunity to socialize and meet and mingle and talk in a large group.”

Once inside the kitchen,

the students could choose b e t w e e n a meal of baked chicken, green beans, pine-apple and a roll and an a la carte menu that included w r a p s a n d salads. Agiza c h o s e t h e chicken option and said it was delicious.

J o h n s o n agreed. “The food here is great because it has a little of everything that is very nutri-tious ― vegetables, meats and other nutritious other things,” he said. “I would recommend this to someone because it has a lot of everything ― a huge meal and lots of options.”

Also, “It helps a lot since it is on campus and you save time to have a great conversation with friends or study a little bit,” Johnson said.

AAFES-Europe Command-er Col. Fredrick J. Hannah, Command Sgt. Maj. Keith Craig and Senior Vice President Ed Bouley attended the event and ate lunch in the cafeteria.

AAFES provides food for Department of Defense Depen-dents Schools cafeterias.

Healthy foodThe cafeteria centralizes

lunch for the students while providing healthy food that is all USDA approved, Hannah said.

Craig said the students will have more time to spend eat-ing because they do not have to leave campus to eat. “They can just relax and concentrate on school,” he said.

Bouley said he talked to a few students in the a la carte line who compared the offer-ings to the food at other schools they had attended. The students all liked the Wiesbaden offer-

ings and were excited about the options, he said.

John Her-rera, a junior, couldn’t help but compare the food at the cafeteria to the food at his old school.

Not only are the aca-demics at Wi-esbaden better than at his old school, but now he be-

lieves the food is as well, Her-rera said.

Students may either pay in cash or receive a personal identification number through AAFES and pay for lunch that way, said Royce Buenaventura, AAFES Supervisor of Wies-baden High School Feeding. Full meals cost $2.55 each, and prices on the a la carte list vary. A veggie, turkey or ham wrap, for example, costs $2.25.

“We’re here to stay and we’re not expensive,” said Buenaventura.

O’Donnell said students are still allowed to go off campus for lunch. They have done well

returning from lunch to be on time for class, and as long as that does not change, neither will the policy, she said.

When the school opened in 1948, most of the students lived within walking distance of the school, so they went home for lunch, O’Donnell said.

That, however, was back when the school had 56 students and nine teachers, according to the school’s website, and a lot has changed since then.

Arrive by busMost notably, many of the

students live off post and arrive by bus, O’Donnell said.

Shortly after lunch started, O’Donnell noted that the caf-eteria was full of students, and they all seemed happy. “They’re just enjoying it. They’re loving it,” she said.

The students agreed.Meagan Smith, a senior, said

she really likes the convenience of the cafeteria. “It is an option we didn’t have before,” Smith said.

“Being able to be just eat at our own school and not having to figure where we want to walk to and spending our time walk-ing,” she added. (Lt. Col. Allen Hing, Public Affairs Officer for the AAFES Exchange-Europe and southwest Asia, contrib-uted to this story.)

Wiesbaden High School opens cafeteriaIn 65-year history, school has never had an on-campus cafeteria

Roscoe Johnson, vice president of the student council, and Wiesbaden High School Principal Sharon O’Donnell cut a ribbon together during the grand opening of the school’s cafeteria Jan. 7. Photo right: Wiesbaden High School se-nior Kenyatta Agiza receives the first lunch served at the school’s new cafeteria from AAFES employee Jean Lyon. The cafeteria is located in the school’s multi-purpose room.

Wiesbaden High School students eat lunch in their new cafeteria for the first time Jan. 7.



Web conferencing brings Army engineers to DoDDS classroom

By Jennifer AldridgeU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Public Affairs

Office

A live video stream of eighth-grade physics students displayed on Jason Cade’s com-puter screen. After a quick audio check, Cade, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, project manager and mining engineer, with the assistance of his colleagues, used face-to-face video conferencing to teach a lesson on roller coaster engi-neering to Wiesbaden Middle School students Dec. 19.

Cade asked: “How do roller coasters work?” During the next 30 minutes, Cade and the students discussed the physics behind the thrilling train with no engine.

“Young minds were influ-enced today with real-life pro-fessionals who had the firsthand knowledge of how gravity and the law of physics work in real-life situations,” said Dr. Susan Hargis, Wiesbaden Middle School principal.

Cade and his USACE Lead-ership Development Program teammates coordinated the e-learning session with Elaine Young, a middle school sci-ence teacher. The LDP team is working with local Depart-ment of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe to identify opportunities to bolster student interest in science, technology, engineering and math subjects. Web conferencing is a simple, convenient way to present STEM content to the school audience, Cade said.

The lesson was delivered via GoToMeeting software, a cutting-edge learning and teach-ing tool, Hargis said.

“As a principal, watching this type of 21st-century learn-ing is so exciting,” Hargis said. “Sitting in the classroom during the GoToMeeting class as an observer, I felt so honored to be part of this partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.”

The roller coaster e-les-son was pur-posefully de-veloped to tie into the current class curricu-lum. During the half-hour seminar, stu-dents demon-strated a basic understanding of potential and kinetic energy — the relation-ship between the two is the key to coasters. Cade presented material in an interactive for-mat, frequently asking ques-t ions abou t gravitational pull, friction and inertia to keep the stu-dents engaged.

“This is a more exciting approach to engineering,” C a d e s a i d . “There is an exciting side to the profession.”

Raquel Blankenhorn, a fel-low LDP team member and district contracting specialist, could tell the kids were relating to the subject matter because of their responsiveness.

“Three, four, five hands would go up when Jason asked a question,” Blankenhorn said. “I think they were learning without even realizing they were learning.”

The roller coaster lesson was a great platform from which to explain engineering concepts, he added. Teaching something kids are interested in is phe-nomenal.

Through presentations like this, Cade hopes to attract young students, especially minorities

and females, to specialty engi-neering fields.

“I am actually the only black mining engineer in the state of Illinois,” he said. “My goal is to educate minorities and women about nontraditional engineering.”

Videoconferencing with students is a simple way for USACE to add value to the classroom and encourage future generations to consider STEM professions such as engineering.

“We bring real life to the classroom,” Cade said. “Folks in this building have the cre-dentials to talk about things teachers only deal with on a theoretical basis.”

The e-learning format is the “perfect venue for engineers to

teach and inspire,” Hargis said. It enables district professionals to interact with students in Wi-esbaden and around the world. It is the communication medium of choice for the district and the school because it’s accessible and convenient.

“As a presenter, I avoid driving to the school, parking, finding the classroom ― that takes time,” Cade said.

On the day of the GoToMeet-ing lesson, the LDP team gath-ered in the conference room, set up the webcam and virtual meeting, and presented in less time than transiting would have required for an in-person visit.

“Thirty minutes of our time isn’t much to give up for educa-

tion,” Cade said. The Wiesbaden Middle

School science department plans to continue this type of “learning adventure” once a quarter. Hargis is confident that partnering with students in a col-laborative, creative community will benefit everyone.

“You are filling my heart with joy and hope for our students’ future,” she said. (Editor’s Note: The USACE Europe District LDP team has two additional Web con-ferencing sessions with local Wiesbaden schools in March and May. The team also will support Engineering Week in February and a school field trip in April.)

Photos by Jennifer Aldridge

Wiesbaden Middle School students appear on a video screen that Jason Cade, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, project manager and mining engineer, can see during a Dec. 19 video con-ference. Vice versa, Cade appears on a screen (bottom left) for the students.

www.wiesbaden.army.mil ........................................................................... Jan. 17, 2013 Herald Union Page 11


Stoy and photo by Ignacio Rubalcava

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

An early morning drive in Baumholder turned into a night-mare for Heather Majorwitz and her two children, Kaitie and Bret.

They were on their way to school Jan. 3 when their car hit a patch of ice and started to skid across the road toward an oncoming bus. Majorwitz, a librarian at a local elementary school, swerved to avoid the bus and slid off the road, roll-ing her car.

“One minute we were on the road and the next we were hanging from our seatbelts,” Majorwitz recalled during a recent recognition ceremony held at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder.

The car's wheels were still turning when a group of Soldiers from the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, formerly stationed in Wiesbaden, came upon the scene. Without hesi-tation, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Vladimir Sequera and three other Soldiers stopped their Humvee and dashed out to help. The children were already making their way out of the car's shattered back window when the Soldiers approached.

Sequera and the other Sol-diers, Sgt. 1st Class Winston Smith, Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Lehman and Sgt. Cheryl Hen-neberry quickly brought the children to safety and wrapped them with their jackets to stay warm. By then, Majorwitz was trying to get out of the car and Sequera and the other Soldiers turned their attention to help-ing her.

“When we saw the ve-hicle we immediately pulled to the side. We all had the same thought. There's somebody in the vehicle,” Sequera said. “We didn't know if they were American or German. We just wanted to help.”

“I just remember the car rolling and lots of glass. I felt blessed to walk away from the wreck but I also felt really blessed that we had Soldiers there that would go above and beyond and help us. You guys

are my heroes,” Majorwitz said.“I'm glad that we were there

to help out. I don't think it's a hero thing. I think it's human behavior that we help each other out. It is part of what we do in the military,” Sequera said.

Madeleine Dwoiakowski, public affairs officer for the Baumholder garrison, drives the same route on her way to work.

“I saw Soldiers and hoped that none of our guys were injured, not knowing that the soldiers were actually assisting on the scene,” Dwoiakowski said. “I then saw the car and it looked like it had gone through a press. They were extremely fortunate to walk away with no injuries, and they were also equally fortunate that the Soldiers were there almost im-mediately to help.”

For Majorwitz, it was the scariest moment she's experi-enced as a mother.

“I wasn't sure if the children were OK. Everybody said they were OK, but even at the hos-pital I wasn't sure,” she said. “My little boy gets anxious about things and I was worried that he'd have this anxiety and wouldn't want to ride in a car again.” Majorwitz explained they had a flat tire once and for the next year her son checked the tires before getting in the car.

But her son “was fine, he was a trooper,” Majorwitz said. Turning to Sequera, she added, “I think he was fine because you guys were there immediately.

There wasn't that second to even worry about it because we were taken care of right away.”

Later, Majorwitz called her 15-year-old daughter in the States and told her why she enjoys working with Soldiers and their families.

“This is why I do what I do to serve these guys, because

they're there and they step in ― no matter what,” Majorwitz said. “It's automatic, because that's who they are. This makes me even more proud to be able to teach the kids of our soldiers because I know that they're out there taking care of everybody else.”

Majorwitz expressed her

gratitude to the Soldiers.“I think that's why you are

Soldiers,” Majorwitz said, as she fought back tears. “We could have died, but we didn't. We were very fortunate all around so I just want to thank you.”

Majorwitz then embraced Sequera and said, “You guys are my heroes.”

421st MMB Soldiers rescue family

Heather Majorwitz thanks the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion Soldiers who rescued her and her children from an automobile accident at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder.

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Community notes ... Community notesLibrary happenings

The Wiesbaden Library holds preschool story time ev-ery Thursday at 10 a.m. Patrons are also advised that the library will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Interested in a library orientation? They are available every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by request.

Developing Ethical Leaders

U.S. European Command Chaplain (Col.) David Beau-champ will speak on the subject “Developing Ethical Leaders” Jan. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Special Event Room of the Wiesbaden Dining Facility. Make reservations by sending an email to Chaplain (Capt.) Shriver at [email protected].

Dr. King MarchJoin fellow community

members at the Dr. Martin Lu-ther King Jr. ceremonial march Jan. 17 starting at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Victory Café Din-ing Facility on Clay Kaserne. The event will conclude with a speech by U.S. Army Europe Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Sean Rice at the Tony Bass Fit-ness Center at 11:30 a.m.

Legal office closedThe office of Client Legal

Services (Claims and Legal Assistance) will be closed Jan. 18 and 21. To schedule an ap-pointment call mil 337-4725 or civ (0611) 705-4725.

Community Flea Market

Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation features a Commu-nity Flea Market Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Army Community Service cafeteria. Cost to participate in sales is $20 per space (and table). Set up is from 8-9 a.m.

Community Open House

FMWR also hosts a Commu-nity Open House Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

Catholic DVD seriesThe Catholic DVD series

“Catholicism” by Rev. Robert Barron will show beginning at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Wi-esbaden Middle School gym. Barron created the series in more than 50 locations through-out 15 countries so adults can come to a deeper understand-ing of the Catholic faith. For more information, visit www.holyfamily-wiesbaden.org.

Blood Drive Feb. 13Give from the heart and

come out and support the annual Holly-Eva Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Tony Bass Fitness Center. Holly-Eva is a dog who veterinarians said needed human blood to survive, but could not receive any be-cause of blood shortages. She miraculously lived anyway, and this is the second blood drive her owner, 1st Sgt. Clark Kuhling, has organized in her honor.

Help is waitingNeed someone to talk to

about stress, depression or anger management issues? Military Family Life Consultants offer free, private and confidential support. No records are kept and help is available from a licensed

and certified psychologist. Call civ (0175) 617 5799. After hours and weekend appoint-ments are available.

WiFi in WiesbadenLooking for a good place to

enjoy some free WiFi service in the Wiesbaden military commu-nity? Head to one of the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities — the Wiesbaden En-tertainment Center, Wiesbaden Library, Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center, Warrior Zone or Wiesbaden Army Lodge to kick back and log in. WiFi is also now offered at the Wiesbaden Dining Facility on Clay Kaserne.

Culture CollegeNew to the Wiesbaden area?

Learn about getting around, German culture, community resources and lots more in the monthly Culture College. Call mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080-254.

BOSS leaders soughtWiesbaden’s Better Op-

portunities for Single Soldiers program seeks highly motivated and dedicated Soldiers to serve as president and vice president.

Soldiers (minimum of special-ist to serve as president) need a memorandum with approval from their chain of command to serve in the leadership po-sitions. Stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne (next to Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts) to get involved.

Transition Center briefings

The Wiesbaden Transition Center holds pre-separation briefings for honorably transi-tioning Soldiers (not retirees) no later than 90 days before transition date. Briefings are scheduled for Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in Build-ing 1023E on Clay Kaserne. Pre-retirement briefings for Soldiers and family members are conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 1023E on April 17, July 17 and Oct. 16. Career Status Bonus and Redux Retirement briefings will be Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and

Dec. 12. Call mil 337-6296 for more information.

Veterinary Clinic short-staffed

Volunteers are sought to help at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Clinic which is extremely short-staffed. Call the Wiesbaden Red Cross at mil 337-1760 if interested in volunteering at the Veterinary Clinic.

Calling Boy ScoutsAre you a boy looking

for adventure and fun in the Wiesbaden area? Enjoy camp-outs, community projects, earn badges and learn new skills with Troop 107 of the Boy Scouts of America. Parents are also in-vited to join in the fun by serving as assistant scoutmasters. Visit www.wiesbaden107.mytroop.us for more information.

Family Child CareDo you love working with

children? Interested in working from home? Looking for an earning potential from $26,000 to $40,000 annually? Become a Family Child Care provider. Call civ (0611) 4080-329 or mil 335-5383 for more information.

Community notes ... Community notesNew Year’s Reception

From left, 5th Signal Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Tyce, 5th Signal commander Brig.

Gen. Bruce Crawford, Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Mueller, U.S. Army Gar-

rison Wiesbaden commander Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa and

Wolfgang Sedlak, managing director of the Hessen state government’s crisis

management staff, raise a sword to make the first cut in a cake at the New Year’s Re-ception held at the Little Italy Restaurant

and Catering Center Jan. 13. Photo below: Crawford pins (retired) Col. Bernd Bauer, former commander of the Hessian State Command, with the Meritorious Service

Medal during the annual reception, which celebrates German/American friendship.

Photos by Wendy Brown



JROTC takes on trash cleanupBy Wendy Brown


After several people com-plained about the amount of trash between Wiesbaden High School and the Post Exchange, members of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps de-cided to clean it up.

“I think it’s a great way to get service hours to get promoted and clean up the community at the same time,” said A.J. Enriquez, a freshman who has helped with the cleanup twice. “It’s a little bit of selfishness and a little bit of generosity at the same time.”

About 15 members of the corps met after school Jan. 11 to clean the areas around the roadways near Wiesbaden High School.

Although people are used to seeing corps members in Army Combat Uniforms or Class A uniforms with white gloves, for this project they wore work clothes, neon vests and blue work gloves.

They picked up trash from the corner of Floridastrasse near the high school, down near the commissary and the skate park, and all the way down Washing-

tonstrasse to the corner near the Post Exchange and New York Strasse.

Along the way, cadets picked up pieces of trash small and large, including gum, which they said was the worst kind of litter. One cadet, however, found a Canadian quarter. An-other cadet said he once found a hub cap.

The corps has cleaned up the area a few times since the start of school, but does not have a set time period for performing the service, said Air Force Se-nior Master Sgt. Rocky Foote, a JROTC instructor at the school.

“We wait until we notice it building up,” said Foote, who organizes the cleanup.

Also, the corps waits until the weather is nice; they do not go out in the rain or snow, Foote said. On the day of their most recent cleanup it was cold, but sunny.

Not only to the cadets earn service hours for promotion, the senior cadets also receive leadership experience by super-vising groups of junior cadets during the cleanup, Foote said. Cadets need five community hours in order to get promoted to the next rank.

Sometimes people stop and ask cadets what they did wrong to warrant cleanup duty, Foote said, and he wants everyone to know the cadets have not done anything wrong ― exactly the contrary.

Bradley Merkley, a fresh-man who has also participated in the cleanup twice, said the service project is a great way to keep the community clean.

He already has his service hours for the month, Merkley

said, but he wanted to help anyway.

Jamie Hayes, a freshman, said this was the first time he had participated in the activity. “It’s a good way to clean up the community,” he said.


A.J. Enriquez, (from left) Bradley Merkley and Jamie Hayes, freshmen at Wiesbaden High School and members of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, clean up trash near the Wiesbaden Commissary Jan. 11.

Hessen history Patrick Walz, a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Mainz, answers a question from Wies-baden Cub Scout Pack 65 Wolf Cub Zackary Ronspiez during a tour of the Hessen Parliament in downtown Wiesbaden Jan. 12. Walz conducted a tour of the parliament building so the cubs could complete a requirement that they visit an important place in their community, such as a his-toric or government location. The cubs must also explain why the place they visited is important. Walz explained to the cubs that the building is important because it is where parliament members make important decisions about education, for example. The building is located on the Schloss-platz, across the street from the Marktkirche.




Community notes ... Community notesLibrary happenings

The Wiesbaden Library holds preschool story time ev-ery Thursday at 10 a.m. Patrons are also advised that the library will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Interested in a library orientation? They are available every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by request.

Developing Ethical Leaders

U.S. European Command Chaplain (Col.) David Beau-champ will speak on the subject “Developing Ethical Leaders” Jan. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Special Event Room of the Wiesbaden Dining Facility. Make reservations by sending an email to Chaplain (Capt.) Shriver at [email protected].

Dr. King MarchJoin fellow community

members at the Dr. Martin Lu-ther King Jr. ceremonial march Jan. 17 starting at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Victory Café Din-ing Facility on Clay Kaserne. The event will conclude with a speech by U.S. Army Europe Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Sean Rice at the Tony Bass Fit-ness Center at 11:30 a.m.

Legal office closedThe office of Client Legal

Services (Claims and Legal Assistance) will be closed Jan. 18 and 21. To schedule an ap-pointment call mil 337-4725 or civ (0611) 705-4725.

Community Flea Market

Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation features a Commu-nity Flea Market Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Army Community Service cafeteria. Cost to participate in sales is $20 per space (and table). Set up is from 8-9 a.m.

Community Open House

FMWR also hosts a Commu-nity Open House Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

Catholic DVD seriesThe Catholic DVD series

“Catholicism” by Rev. Robert Barron will show beginning at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Wi-esbaden Middle School gym. Barron created the series in more than 50 locations through-out 15 countries so adults can come to a deeper understand-ing of the Catholic faith. For more information, visit www.holyfamily-wiesbaden.org.

Blood Drive Feb. 13Give from the heart and

come out and support the annual Holly-Eva Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Tony Bass Fitness Center. Holly-Eva is a dog who veterinarians said needed human blood to survive, but could not receive any be-cause of blood shortages. She miraculously lived anyway, and this is the second blood drive her owner, 1st Sgt. Clark Kuhling, has organized in her honor.

Help is waitingNeed someone to talk to

about stress, depression or anger management issues? Military Family Life Consultants offer free, private and confidential support. No records are kept and help is available from a licensed

and certified psychologist. Call civ (0175) 617 5799. After hours and weekend appoint-ments are available.

WiFi in WiesbadenLooking for a good place to

enjoy some free WiFi service in the Wiesbaden military commu-nity? Head to one of the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities — the Wiesbaden En-tertainment Center, Wiesbaden Library, Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center, Warrior Zone or Wiesbaden Army Lodge to kick back and log in. WiFi is also now offered at the Wiesbaden Dining Facility on Clay Kaserne.

Culture CollegeNew to the Wiesbaden area?

Learn about getting around, German culture, community resources and lots more in the monthly Culture College. Call mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080-254.

BOSS leaders soughtWiesbaden’s Better Op-

portunities for Single Soldiers program seeks highly motivated and dedicated Soldiers to serve as president and vice president.

Soldiers (minimum of special-ist to serve as president) need a memorandum with approval from their chain of command to serve in the leadership po-sitions. Stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne (next to Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts) to get involved.

Transition Center briefings

The Wiesbaden Transition Center holds pre-separation briefings for honorably transi-tioning Soldiers (not retirees) no later than 90 days before transition date. Briefings are scheduled for Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in Build-ing 1023E on Clay Kaserne. Pre-retirement briefings for Soldiers and family members are conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 1023E on April 17, July 17 and Oct. 16. Career Status Bonus and Redux Retirement briefings will be Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and

Dec. 12. Call mil 337-6296 for more information.

Veterinary Clinic short-staffed

Volunteers are sought to help at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Clinic which is extremely short-staffed. Call the Wiesbaden Red Cross at mil 337-1760 if interested in volunteering at the Veterinary Clinic.

Calling Boy ScoutsAre you a boy looking

for adventure and fun in the Wiesbaden area? Enjoy camp-outs, community projects, earn badges and learn new skills with Troop 107 of the Boy Scouts of America. Parents are also in-vited to join in the fun by serving as assistant scoutmasters. Visit www.wiesbaden107.mytroop.us for more information.

Family Child CareDo you love working with

children? Interested in working from home? Looking for an earning potential from $26,000 to $40,000 annually? Become a Family Child Care provider. Call civ (0611) 4080-329 or mil 335-5383 for more information.

Community notes ... Community notesNew Year’s Reception

From left, 5th Signal Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Tyce, 5th Signal commander Brig.

Gen. Bruce Crawford, Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Mueller, U.S. Army Gar-

rison Wiesbaden commander Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa and

Wolfgang Sedlak, managing director of the Hessen state government’s crisis

management staff, raise a sword to make the first cut in a cake at the New Year’s Re-ception held at the Little Italy Restaurant

and Catering Center Jan. 13. Photo below: Crawford pins (retired) Col. Bernd Bauer, former commander of the Hessian State Command, with the Meritorious Service

Medal during the annual reception, which celebrates German/American friendship.

Photos by Wendy Brown


Schools page — Partners in education

School bitsValentine’s Bingo

Friends of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade invite families to Valentine’s Bingo at the Hainerberg Elementary School Multipurpose Room Feb. 9. Sales starts at 4:30 p.m. with bingo from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $3 per card or $10 per four pack. Pizza and drink will be available for purchase.

SAT or ACT?Are you a high school student and not sure which test

to take to prepare for college? Students should consult the College Handbook in the Guidance Office or go online to view the website at www.collegeboard.com for the college or colleges being considered. All colleges and universities list the preferred test for that school in their catalog. If you are applying for an ROTC scholarship or an appointment to one of the service academies, you must take the SAT I by the end of your junior year. The next ACT test dates are March 8 and May 3. Upcoming SAT test dates are Jan. 26, May 4 and June 1. (Courtesy of Wiesbaden High School)

Teacher work dayThere will be no school for students on Jan. 25 as it is a

teacher work day in Wiesbaden-area Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe.

Need a tutor?U.S. military families can get around-the-clock assistance

from a professional tutor through www.tutor.com/military. The free service is funded by the Department of Defense Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program. (Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Middle School’s Wildcat Update)

Business scholarshipStudying, or planning to study, business? The Kaiserslautern

American German Business Club invites people to apply for a €1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be studying business or a business-related course at the University of Kaiserslautern or be studying business-related courses at any accredited uni-versity and have a home residence within the area surrounded by Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens, Saarbruecken, Koblenz and Mainz. A 500 to 750-word essay is required about how the applicant plans to use his or her business studies to further German-American relations, a cover letter and brief outline on current course of study. Deadline to apply is March 1. Send the English-language documents in Word format to [email protected].

University of OklahomaEnroll now for upcoming masters-level human relations

courses starting in February. The University of Oklahoma of-fers masters of human relations and masters of international relations degrees. Courses are taught face-to-face by interna-tionally recognized OU faculty. Each three-hour credit course is taught in a weeklong format (Tuesday to Sunday). Call mil 337-5937, civ (0611) 705-5937 or email [email protected] for more information.

Central Texas College registration openCentral Texas College in Wiesbaden is offering courses

in traditional classrooms in Criminal Justice, Automotive Mechanic/Technician, Early Childhood Professions and Hos-pitality Management Programs and their newest addition: the Legal Assistant Program. For more information contact the Wiesbaden field representative at civ (0611) 705-5561, mil 337-5561, civ (0611) 705-7928 or [email protected]. The office is located in the Education Center in Building 1023E on Clay Kaserne.

Story and photo by Wendy Brown


Frank Pendzich sent mem-bers of Wiesbaden High School’s RoboWarriors home with a seemingly simple direc-tive.

“I want you to think about how you throw a Frisbee,” Pen-dzich told them at the conclu-sion of the Jan. 5 kickoff event for this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition.“For a Frisbee to fly, it has to spin. Does it not?”

Minutes before, team mem-bers had watched a video and discovered the challenge for this year’s competition was a particularly difficult one. The robot they build over the next six weeks is supposed to throw a Frisbee into a box and climb a pyramid-like structure.

What is often easy for a high school student to master ― throwing a Frisbee with precision ― will be much more challenging for students design-ing and programming a robot.

“The problem this year seems really hard,” said Riley Pickering, 17, who has been a member of the team for four years.

Last year’s robot, however, still has a shooter on it from last year’s basketball-like game, and the team will work hard to make the necessary adjust-

ments for Frisbee throwing, Pickering said.

Alexis Barclift, 15, who has been a member of the team for two years, agreed with Picker-ing, adding that the climbing part of this year’s challenge seems particularly problematic.

Otherwise, the challenge is in many ways similar to last year’s, Barclift said.

Approximately 2,548 teams throughout the world are ex-pected to participate in the competition this year, according to the FIRST website. Inven-tor Dean Kamen, most widely known for creating the Segway personal transporter, founded the organization in 1989 as a way to promote science and technology in schools. FIRST is based in Manchester, N.H.

This is the sixth year Wi-esbaden High School has sent a team to the competition, said Pendzich, who is also the school’s instructor of engineer-ing and technology.

Usually the team only com-petes in one FIRST regional competition, but this year the team will compete in two, Pen-dzich said. The team will first compete in Orlando, Fla., and then will go to Las Vegas for a second competition.

The idea is to work out all the bugs during the first competition and then arrive at the second competition with a perfectly

working robot and team mem-bers who have had plenty of practice with it, Pendzich said.

The team came in 16th out of 63 teams at the Orlando competition last year, and the hope is that having the oppor-tunity to use one competition as a practice competition will propel the team to the next level of competition this year, Pendzich said.

All the teams at the Orlando competition that went onto the playoffs had used this strategy, Pendzich said.

The students will keep an intensive schedule during the next six weeks. The students will work on the robot after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 5 p.m. and on Saturday or Sunday each week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pendzich said.

“I’m not sure if that’s going to be enough time,” Pendzich warned the students’ parents, and he added it is likely the students will work until 7 p.m. during the last three weeks of the project.

Jamie Roddy, 16, said this is his first year as a member of the RoboWarriors, but he worked on robots in a similar club in Texas last year. “I’m looking forward to learning a lot and getting to know everyone on the team,” he said.

Members of Wiesbaden High School’s RoboWarriors listen as adviser Frank Pendzich talks to them during the kickoff event at the school Jan. 5 for the FIRST Robotics Compe-tition. The team has six weeks to build a robot capable of handling a host of challenges.

Brainstorming beginsRoboWarriors gear up for this year’s competitions


Schools page — Partners in education

School bitsValentine’s Bingo

Friends of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade invite families to Valentine’s Bingo at the Hainerberg Elementary School Multipurpose Room Feb. 9. Sales starts at 4:30 p.m. with bingo from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $3 per card or $10 per four pack. Pizza and drink will be available for purchase.

SAT or ACT?Are you a high school student and not sure which test

to take to prepare for college? Students should consult the College Handbook in the Guidance Office or go online to view the website at www.collegeboard.com for the college or colleges being considered. All colleges and universities list the preferred test for that school in their catalog. If you are applying for an ROTC scholarship or an appointment to one of the service academies, you must take the SAT I by the end of your junior year. The next ACT test dates are March 8 and May 3. Upcoming SAT test dates are Jan. 26, May 4 and June 1. (Courtesy of Wiesbaden High School)

Teacher work dayThere will be no school for students on Jan. 25 as it is a

teacher work day in Wiesbaden-area Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe.

Need a tutor?U.S. military families can get around-the-clock assistance

from a professional tutor through www.tutor.com/military. The free service is funded by the Department of Defense Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program. (Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Middle School’s Wildcat Update)

Business scholarshipStudying, or planning to study, business? The Kaiserslautern

American German Business Club invites people to apply for a €1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be studying business or a business-related course at the University of Kaiserslautern or be studying business-related courses at any accredited uni-versity and have a home residence within the area surrounded by Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens, Saarbruecken, Koblenz and Mainz. A 500 to 750-word essay is required about how the applicant plans to use his or her business studies to further German-American relations, a cover letter and brief outline on current course of study. Deadline to apply is March 1. Send the English-language documents in Word format to [email protected].

University of OklahomaEnroll now for upcoming masters-level human relations

courses starting in February. The University of Oklahoma of-fers masters of human relations and masters of international relations degrees. Courses are taught face-to-face by interna-tionally recognized OU faculty. Each three-hour credit course is taught in a weeklong format (Tuesday to Sunday). Call mil 337-5937, civ (0611) 705-5937 or email [email protected] for more information.

Central Texas College registration openCentral Texas College in Wiesbaden is offering courses

in traditional classrooms in Criminal Justice, Automotive Mechanic/Technician, Early Childhood Professions and Hos-pitality Management Programs and their newest addition: the Legal Assistant Program. For more information contact the Wiesbaden field representative at civ (0611) 705-5561, mil 337-5561, civ (0611) 705-7928 or [email protected]. The office is located in the Education Center in Building 1023E on Clay Kaserne.



Frank Pendzich sent mem-bers of Wiesbaden High School’s RoboWarriors home with a seemingly simple direc-tive.

“I want you to think about how you throw a Frisbee,” Pen-dzich told them at the conclu-sion of the Jan. 5 kickoff event for this year’s FIRST Robotics Compeition. “For a Frisbee to fly, it has to spin. Does it not?”

Minutes before, team mem-bers had watched a video and discovered the challenge for this year’s competition was a particularly difficult one. The robot they build over the next six weeks is supposed to throw a Frisbee into a box and climb a pyramid-like structure.

What is often easy for a high school student to master ― throwing a Frisbee with precision ― will be much more challenging for students design-ing and programming a robot.

“The problem this year seems really hard,” said Riley Pickering, 17, who has been a member of the team for four years.

Last year’s robot, however, still has a shooter on it from last year’s basketball-like game, and the team will work hard to make the necessary adjust-

ments for Frisbee throwing, Pickering said.

Alexis Barclift, 15, who has been a member of the team for two years, agreed with Picker-ing, adding that the climbing part of this year’s challenge seems particularly problematic.

Otherwise, the challenge is in many ways similar to last year’s, Barclift said.

Approximately 2,548 teams throughout the world are ex-pected to participate in the competition this year, according to the FIRST website. Inven-tor Dean Kamen, most widely known for creating the Segway personal transporter, founded the organization in 1989 as a way to promote science and technology in schools. FIRST is based in Manchester, N.H.

This is the sixth year Wi-esbaden High School has sent a team to the competition, said Pendzich, who is also the school’s instructor of engineer-ing and technology.

Usually the team only com-petes in one FIRST regional competition, but this year the team will compete in two, Pen-dzich said. The team will first compete in Orlando, Fla., and then will go to Las Vegas for a second competition.

The idea is to work out all the bugs during the first competition and then arrive at the second competition with a perfectly

working robot and team mem-bers who have had plenty of practice with it, Pendzich said.

The team came in 16th out of 63 teams at the Orlando competition last year, and the hope is that having the oppor-tunity to use one competition as a practice competition will propel the team to the next level of competition this year, Pendzich said.

All the teams at the Orlando competition that went onto the playoffs had used this strategy, Pendzich said.

The students will keep an intensive schedule during the next six weeks. The students will work on the robot after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 5 p.m. and on Saturday or Sunday each week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pendzich said.

“I’m not sure if that’s going to be enough time,” Pendzich warned the students’ parents, and he added it is likely the students will work until 7 p.m. during the last three weeks of the project.

Jamie Roddy, 16, said this is his first year as a member of the RoboWarriors, but he worked on robots in a similar club in Texas last year. “I’m looking forward to learning a lot and getting to know everyone on the team,” he said.

Members of Wiesbaden High School’s RoboWarriors listen as adviser Frank Pendzich talks to them during the kickoff event at the school Jan. 5 for the FIRST Robotics Compe-tition. The team has six weeks to build a robot capable of handling a host of challenges.

Brainstorming beginsRoboWarriors gear up for this year’s competitions


For your health

By Amy CowellU.S. Army Public Health Command

It’s the start of a new year and you are determined to make this the year you stick to your resolution to lose those extra pounds. But with so much information out there, where should you start?

If one does a quick Google search for “weight loss,” more than 500,000 results appear, headlined with advertise-ments for the latest and greatest diets, all claiming to have the new secret to weight loss. So which do you choose? The Atkins, Baby Food, Cabbage Soup, Caveman and Grapefruit diets promise quick and easy results — not to mention the abundance of weight loss pills, equip-ment and centers that claim to deliver the body of your dreams (for a small fee).

Would you believe that the best thing you could do to achieve your goals is to avoid all of these fads? Dawn Jackson-Blatner, a spokesperson for the Ameri-can Dietetic Association says, “Don't be fooled into thinking it is because of some magical food, pill or potion. Crazy, unbalanced diets cause weight loss because they are basically low-calorie

diets.”T h e s e

diets limit your nutri-t ional in-take, can be unhealthy, and tend to fail in the long run. Follow the ADA’s ad-v i c e a n d stay away f rom any diet, pills or products that claim:

• Rapid weight loss. Slow, steady weight loss is more likely to last than dramatic weight changes. Healthy plans aim for a loss of no more than one-half pound to one pound per week. If you lose weight quickly, you’ll lose muscle, bone and water. You also will be more likely to regain the pounds quickly afterwards.

• Quantities and limitations. Ditch di-ets that allow unlimited quantities of any

food, such as grapefruit and cabbage soup. It’s boring to eat the same thing over and over and hard to stick with monotonous plans. Avoid any diet that eliminates or severely re-stricts entire food groups, such as car-bohydrates. Even if you

take a multivitamin, you’ll still miss some critical nutrients.

• Specific food combinations. There is no evidence that combining certain foods or eating foods at specific times of day will help with weight loss. Eating the “wrong” combinations of food doesn’t cause them to turn to fat immediately or to produce toxins in your intestines, as some plans claim.

• Rigid menus. Life is already complicated enough. Limiting food choices or following rigid meal plans can be an overwhelming, distasteful task. With any new diet, always ask yourself: “Can I eat this way for the rest of my life?” If the answer is no, the plan is not for you.

• No need to exercise. Regular physi-cal activity is essential for good health and healthy weight management. The key to success is to find physical activi-ties that you enjoy and then to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity on most days of the week.

Here’s the bottom line: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn’t about short-term dietary changes. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and lose fat, the best path is a lifelong combination of eating smarter and moving more.

For more information on ways to make realistic lifestyle changes go to American Dietetic Association, www.eatright.org.

For weight loss, avoid fad diets

www.AdvantiPro.de

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Taking a look back at 2012

The year in photos

Col. David Carstens accepts

the U.S. Army Garrison Wies-

baden colors Jan. 12 from Kathleen

Marin, Installa-tion Management Command Europe

Region direc-tor, as outgoing

commander, Col. Jeffrey Dill (left)

looks on.

January

February

Wiesbaden High School’s Brendan Sturman pins Black Forest Academy’s Keith Min at the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Wrestling Championships. Photo below left: Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III visits Wiesbaden March 7.

March

International law enforcers train together in Wackernheim to practice skills in the case of an active shooter incident.

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Wiesbaden youths march in the Month of the Military Child Parade on Clay Kaserne.

Lt. Gen. James Terry (left), V Corps command-er, and V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson case the corps colors May 10 in prep-aration for deployment to Afghanistan.

USAG Wiesbaden’s commander hands over a key to Sgt. Robert Tickle and his family on June 14, the Ar-my’s birthday — the first family to move into Wies-baden’s new Newman Village Housing.

Photo left: Youths enjoy I n d e p e n d -ence Day fun in Hainerberg Housing. Pho-to right: BOSS members dis-courage com-munity mem-bers from drinking and driving be-fore the July 4 weekend.

Emergency responders as-sist Sgt. Thomas Robinson, V Corps, one of the role players in the garrison’s All Hazards Full Scale Exercise in late August.

The Honorable Kather-ine Hammack, assistant

secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy

and the Environment, learns about U.S. Army Europe transformation

during a visit to Wies-baden Sept. 6.

Community mem-bers audition for the Jeopardy television game show at the Wiesbaden Commu-nity Activity Center Oct. 12. People also had a chance to meet host Alex Trebek during the USO-sponsored visit.

Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford, com-mander of 5th Signal Command,

talks about Army Values during an Operation Solemn Promise recom-

mitment ceremony at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Nov. 16.

Santa Claus hands out gifts at the Clay Christmas Market, the first of its kind — a joint German-American holiday market just outside the gates of Clay Kaserne, Dec. 22.

Photos by Karl Weisel

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Taking a look back at 2012

The year in photos

Col. David Carstens accepts

the U.S. Army Garrison Wies-

baden colors Jan. 12 from Kathleen

Marin, Installa-tion Management Command Europe

Region direc-tor, as outgoing

commander, Col. Jeffrey Dill (left)

looks on.

January

February

Wiesbaden High School’s Brendan Sturman pins Black Forest Academy’s Keith Min at the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Wrestling Championships. Photo below left: Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III visits Wiesbaden March 7.

March

International law enforcers train together in Wackernheim to practice skills in the case of an active shooter incident.

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Wiesbaden youths march in the Month of the Military Child Parade on Clay Kaserne.

Lt. Gen. James Terry (left), V Corps command-er, and V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson case the corps colors May 10 in prep-aration for deployment to Afghanistan.

USAG Wiesbaden’s commander hands over a key to Sgt. Robert Tickle and his family on June 14, the Ar-my’s birthday — the first family to move into Wies-baden’s new Newman Village Housing.

Photo left: Youths enjoy I n d e p e n d -ence Day fun in Hainerberg Housing. Pho-to right: BOSS members dis-courage com-munity mem-bers from drinking and driving be-fore the July 4 weekend.

Emergency responders as-sist Sgt. Thomas Robinson, V Corps, one of the role players in the garrison’s All Hazards Full Scale Exercise in late August.

The Honorable Kather-ine Hammack, assistant

secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy

and the Environment, learns about U.S. Army Europe transformation

during a visit to Wies-baden Sept. 6.

Community mem-bers audition for the Jeopardy television game show at the Wiesbaden Commu-nity Activity Center Oct. 12. People also had a chance to meet host Alex Trebek during the USO-sponsored visit.

Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford, com-mander of 5th Signal Command,

talks about Army Values during an Operation Solemn Promise recom-

mitment ceremony at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Nov. 16.

Santa Claus hands out gifts at the Clay Christmas Market, the first of its kind — a joint German-American holiday market just outside the gates of Clay Kaserne, Dec. 22.

Photos by Karl Weisel


Sports and leisure

Things to do ... Things to do

Take a hike: A guide to volksmarching in the Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area

By Donald SeltzerVolksmarch Editor

Volksmarching notesF After an absence of a decade or so, Wiesbaden’s volksmarchers may once again have a club to call their own. The Heidelberg International Wandering Club needs to determine the amount of membership interest in a Wiesbaden volksmarch club and, more importantly, whether people are willing to take on the job of running it. Take a moment to shoot them an email at [email protected] with name, contact info, and your interest in getting a club back in Wiesbaden.F The international edition of the IVV calendar is available for €5 from the Awards Officer (Abzeichen-wart). This useful book lists dates, locations, points of contact and other information for scheduled events in more than 30 countries, to include the United States. Definitely a handy reference when traveling.F Many thanks to readers Pat and Cheryl Patterson for sending brochures.F Look for additional event choices at www.wies-baden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.

Weekend of Jan. 19-20

Kappel (55483) — This event is in the scenic Hunsrück region west of Bingen, not far from

Hahn airport. From Bingen, use Autobahn 61 and the Rheinböllen exit (45). Take B-50 toward Simmern and Kirchberg, then use B-421 to reach Kappel.Start: Gemeindehalle Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to

2 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km) Trail: Somewhat hilly trails, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

Weekend of Jan. 26-27

Grosbliederstroff, France (57520) — This French event is found due south of Saarbrücken

and almost literally on the border. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 to connect briefly with Autobahn 620 at Saarbrücken. Exit at Saarbrücken-St. Arnual (19), take the third exit from the roundabout at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Saargemünder Straße (likely at a traffic light) to head south under A-6 and parallel to the river. The road becomes Rue de Sarrebruck (N61) upon crossing the border into France. Continue a short ways to Grosbliederstroff.Start: Salle de Jeux et Loisirs on Rue des Fermes Satur-

day and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Seibersbach (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 (46). Follow a secondary road 4-5 miles in the direction of Rheinböllen then pick up the minor road to Seibersbach. In the past, the club used small IVV directional signs; driv-ers will need to carefully watch for them.Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus on Soonwald-

strasse Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods and local neighbor-hoods Award: From previous events.

Weekend of Feb. 2-3

Kleinich/Hunsrück (54483) — This event is north-northwest of Idar-Oberstein and fairly

accessible to volksmarchers in other locations. From points east, use autobahns 60 and 61 to exit at Rhein-böllen (45). Follow B-50 past Simmern, Kirchberg, and Hahn Airport to reach a minor road at Hoch-scheid that leads to Kleinich. From Baumholder, head toward Neubrücke via minor roads to reach B-41/B-269. Head north through Birkenfeld to connect with B-327 toward Hahn Airport. Take the minor road at Hochscheid to the start at Kleinich. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 62 toward Trier, exit at Birkenfeld (4), and take B41/B-269 north and B-327 toward Hahn Airport. Use the minor road at Hochscheid to reach Kleinich.Start: Gemeindehaus at Orts Strasse 53 Saturday and

Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 15 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: From previous events.

Weekend of Feb. 9-10

Schwalbach-Griesborn (66773) — Wander-ers will find this Saarland event northwest of

Saarbrücken and easily reached by autobahn from the Landstuhl/Ramstein area. From Baumholder, use Autobahns 62 and 1 south toward Saar-brücken. Connect with Autobahn 8 toward Saarlouis and exit at Schwalbach/Schwar-zenholz (15). Use secondary roads through Sprengen and Schwalbach to the start at Griesborn. From Ramstein and Landstuhl, use Autobahns 6 and 8 toward Saarlouis to reach the Schwalbach/Schwarzenholz exit (15), then follow secondary roads through

Sprengen and Schwalbach to reach Griesborn.Start: Gemeindesaalbau at

Hauptstraße 90 Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Trail: Un-known but expect somewhat hilly, woods Award: None.


Bad Marienberg (56470) — Although it’s a bit of a drive, this event offers a swim and rewards

walkers with scenic views of the Hoher Westerwald region. From Giessen use Autobahn 45 toward Her-born and Siegen and exit at Herborn-West (26) to use B-255 and B-414. Drive west toward Hachenburg and watch for IVV directional signs.Start: Schulzentrum (walk) on Kirburger Straße and

MarienBad (swim) at Bismarckstrasse 65 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (swim) Trail: Hilly, wooded areas Award: Decorative candle.


Bingen-Kempten (55411) — Easily reached via autobahn, the Bingen-Kempten event offers

a scenic view of the Rhine river. Use the Bingen-Gaulsheim exit (14) of Autobahn 60 and follow a secondary road and IVV signs to the start.Start: Sportheim Hassia at Mainzer Strasse 197 Satur-

day and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 km), 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) and 7:30 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Somewhat hilly, mostly fields with some woods Award: None.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber (91541) — This walk explores the medieval walled-city of

Rothenburg. The Saturday-only old-town walk of-fers a mini-tour of its many shops and sights. The outside trails, including a half-marathon distance, are a great choice if you’ve already experienced the old-city trail. It’s crowded but not overwhelm-ing; parking is plentiful. In conjunction with this special walk discounts on admission are offered by a number of museums and attractions by showing your IVV start card. Use Autobahns 5, 6 and 7 past Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Crailsheim in order to

reach Rothenburg. Alternately, Autobahns 3 and 7 via Würzburg and Kitzingen may

be used.Start: Sporthalle at Erlbacher Strasse 5 Satur-day: 7 a.m. to noon (6, 11 and 21 km outside of city) and noon to 4 p.m. (11 km old-city trail) Sun-day: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails: Old-City routes are paved

and have steps; trails in the surrounding area are hilly and wooded Award: Cloth shopping bag.

Photo by Michael Coleman

Modern artVisitors examine artwork by Thomas Scheibitz at Frankfurt’s Modern Art Museum. The museum, located at Domstrasse 20 in Frankfurt, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It stays open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Milal Choir ConcertHead to the Hainerberg Chapel

Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. to enjoy a per-formance by the world-renowned Milal Missionary Choir.

Live at the StaatstheaterWiesbaden’s Hessisches Staats-

theater features the ballet “Romeo and Julliet” Jan. 23, the opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” Jan. 24, the ballet “Made in Love” Jan. 30, the opera “Don Pasquale” Feb. 1, the Richard Wagner opera “Lohehgrin” Feb. 3, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Aida” Feb. 4 and

Gioacchino Rossini’s opera “The Barber of Seville” Feb. 17. Visit www.staatstheater-wiesbaden.de.

‘The Elevator’ at Amelia Earhart Playhouse

Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse features “The Elevator,” soon to be a contender at the one-act play festival, Feb. 1-3. Call mil 336-2473 or civ (0611) 816-2473.

Irish Pub gigsThe Wiesbaden Irish Pub, lo-

cated at Michelsberg 15, features the Timmy Rough Duo Jan. 17 and

18, the Capones Band Jan. 19 and 25, karaoke Jan. 20 and 22, open stage nights Jan. 23 and 30, Steven McGowan Jan. 24 and the Bobby Brown Band Jan. 26 and 31. Visit www.irish-pub-wiesbaden.de.

‘Almost, Maine’The Wiesbaden English Lan-

guage Theater presents the romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine” Jan. 24-26, 31, Jan. 1 and Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gemeinschaftszentrum Georg-Buch-Haus (Wellritzstr. 38 in Wiesbaden). Visit www.wiesbaden-english-language-theater.de.

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Sports and leisure



Where the untrained eye looks into a pool and sees swimmers doing laps, swim-ming coach Deb Kruecken sees individual potential.

Kruecken, an Olympic qual-ified swimmer, traveled all the way from British Columbia, Canada, to conduct an intensive five-day swim clinic Jan. 7-11 with the Wiesbaden Wahoos be-fore the division championships later this month. Team members said she has the unique ability to look into a pool full of swim-mers and determine exactly how each person can improve. When it comes to swimming, her eye is extremely well trained.

“She pays attention to every-one and she always corrects our technique,” said Chantel Wynn, a member of the team for four years. Kruecken is sensitive to what each swimmer needs to learn as an individual, she said.

“Deb is always a nice person to be around. She has always helped me with my swimming, and I felt like if I came back it would make me a better swim-mer,” said Wynn, who also swims on an A-level German team and plans to swim com-petitively in college.

The clinics and the team’s hard work have paid off. The

Wahoos have been the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tyrolean Divi-sion champions. The team, which is affiliated with the European Forces Swim League, hopes for a fourth championship this year.

Kruecken, who has 35 years of experience as a swim coach, qualified for the 1980 Olympics, but that was the year the United States boycotted the games because they were held in the Soviet Union. She began giv-ing clinics to the team in 2004, when her brother Earl Price was stationed in Wiesbaden.

She lived in Munich at the time and her university-level coaching job did not allow her the time to coach the Wahoos throughout the whole season, Kruecken said, but she began giving the team clinics each year in August and January. Next year, because of the dis-tance she must travel, she will only be able to give the August clinic, she said. Previously she lived in Germany and did not have to travel so far. British Columbia is about 4,800 miles from Wiesbaden.

Chris Bradford, a member of the team for eight years, said he has taken all of Kruecken’s clinics since she began giving them in 2004. “It’s a different style from our normal training,” Bradford said. “It’s fast and really hard. It gets us ready for

the championships.”This year Kruecken pointed

out ways he could improve his swim stroke technique, Brad-ford said. “She’s got a fiery personality and she is really energetic,” he said.

By day two of the clinic, which took place at the Hallen-bad Hochheim am Main, Anto-nia Wright, 16, said Kruecken had pointed out that she needed to stop arching her back because keeping her body straight in the water would help her swim faster.

“It’s intense, but it’s good,” said Wright of the clinic.

During the clinic Jan. 8 Kruecken watched the swim-mers carefully as they practiced various swimming strokes. Periodically she let a swimmer know how to improve.

“Where is your head when you’re doing the back stroke? Looking straight at that ceiling,” Kruecken told one swimmer.

A few moments later, Kruecken noticed that a swim-mer was not maintaining a streamline position. “If you streamline, you don’t have to swim half the pool,” Kruecken reminded the swimmer. For the vast majority of the two-hour clinic, the swimmers were in the water quickly swimming and improving their strokes.

Matt Garcia, a member of the team for three years, said he has

taken Kruecken’s clinics every year because she is a tough, good coach. “She focuses on the little things so they become second nature,” he said.

Kruecken said she took a 20-year break from competitive swimming, but recently started swimming again in the Masters Swimming Canada, which is for adult swimmers. She is ranked number one in her age group in the 50-meter freestyle and sec-ond in the 100-meter freestyle.

She plans to compete in the

nationals in April, Kruecken said.

Kruecken said she has always loved swimming, but when it comes down to it, swim-ming, like any other discipline, is about learning how to focus and create a sense of self belief that carries over into the rest of life. “It’s not only about swim-ming,” she said. “It’s about learning life skills.”

For more information about the Wahoos, visit http://wies-badenwahoos.com.

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Applications are now being accepted for all-Army sports. Upcoming deadlines are Feb. 15 for bowling and Feb. 26 for volleyball. All-Army sport applications will be accepted for the following on the dates indicated starting on: Feb. 1 for soccer and April 1 for softball, marathon and the Army 10-Miler. Apply online at https://apps.imcom/army.mil/apptrac or contact U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden sports director Kevin Ringgold at mil 335-5322 or civ (0611) 4080-322 for more information.

Boxing in FebruaryStart training now for the Wiesbaden Black History Month

Boxing Tournament Feb. 9 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Call Coach Martinez at mil 337-2149 or email [email protected].

Hunting courseWiesbaden Outdoor Recreation hosts a German hunting

course Feb. 19 to April 17. Cost is $200. Call Outdoor Rec at civ (0611) 705-5760 for more information.

Basketball tournamentA men’s and women’s community level basketball tourna-

ment will be held Jan. 18-21. Cost is $275 per team. T-shirts will be provided to the first 10 paid teams. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 for details.

DoDDS-Europe ChampionshipsMark your calendars for the upcoming Department of De-

fense Dependents Schools-Europe Wrestling Championships Feb. 15-16 and Basketball and Cheerleading Championships Feb. 20-23 to be held in Wiesbaden. Come out and cheer on DoDDS top teams and athletes.

Free zumba classesHead to the Army Community Service cafeteria in Hainer-

berg Housing every Monday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. for free zumba classes. Call ACS at mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080-254 for more information.

Fitness classesGet toned up and fit during one of the Wiesbaden Fitness

Center’s many classes — Zumba, spin, body tone, Plyometrics, H.E.A.T. and more. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 or stop by the fitness center on Clay Kaserne for more information.

Women’s volleyballWomen’s community volleyball is held Wednesday nights

from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Join in to have fun, work out and improve your game. For more information contact Coach Chris at [email protected] or [email protected].

Coach whips Wahoos into championship shape

Swim coach Deb Kruecken conducts an intensive swim clinic with 21 members of the Wiesbaden Wahoos at the Hallenbad Hochheim am Main Jan. 8.


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Fun Size (PG-13) — Wren’s Halloween plans go awry when she’s made to babysit her brother, who disappears into a sea of trick-or-treaters. With her best friend and two nerds at her side, she needs to find her brother before her mom finds out he’s missing. Stars Victoria Justice, Jackson Nicoll and Chelsea Handler.

Gangster Squad (R) — Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) runs the show in Los Angeles in 1949, reaping ill-gotten gains from drugs, guns and prostitutes. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians under his control. A small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O’Mara (Josh Brolin) and Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) work together to tear Cohen’s world apart.

Zero Dark Thirty (R) — For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military op-eratives devoted themselves to a single goal — to find and eliminate Osama Bin Laden. This film reunites the Oscar-winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal (“The Hurt Locker”) for the story of the manhunt of the world’s most dangerous man.

Alex Cross (PG-13) — A young homicide detective/psychologist meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. But when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits. Stars Tyler Perry, Rachel Nichols, Jean Reno and Matthew Fox.

Paranormal Activity 4 (R) — It’s been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family wit-ness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and mysterious child move in. Stars Katie Featherston and Kathryn Newton.

The Help (PG-13) — Emma Stone stars as Skeeter, Viola Davis as Aibileen and Octa-via Spencer as Minny — three extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project. From their improbable al-liance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lives that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed — even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times.

Broken City (R) — When disgraced cop turned private detective Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is hired by NYC’s mayor (Russell Crowe) to tail his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones), he uncovers a city-wide conspiracy of corruption, sex and murder. With his life threatened at every turn, Billy finds himself faced with an impossible choice, which could have disastrous repercussions for his career and family.

Emma Stone (from left) stars as Skeeter, Octavia Spencer as Minny and Viola Davis as Aibileen in “The Help,” a story about three extraordinary women who tackle racism in Mississippi in the 1960s.

Wiesbaden, Taunus TheaterJan. 17 — Paranormal Activity 4 (R) 7 p.m.Jan. 18 — Gangster Squad (R) 7 p.m. Zero

Dark Thirty (R) 9:45 p.m.Jan. 19 — Fun Size (PG-13) 4 p.m. Zero Dark

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MUSICAL INSPIRATIONSpecial guest musicians, Paulee Brown and Fabian Witmer inspire another group of Wiesbaden’s children. The Performing Partnerships program in Wiesbaden, established in 2005, features youth performing for children.

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Sprechen Sie Deutsch?by Allison RobinsContributing writer

Before arriving in Germany, it’s easy to dream of learning the language and laughing with locals over “Bier” and “Bratwurst.” But when you settle in, the American community and prevalence of English can weaken motivation to learn German.

Fortunately, there are numerous resources for getting that extra boost.

With the exception of total immersion, one of the best ways to learn a language thoroughly is in a classroom. The flexibility of self-study might be more practical for some, but the discipline and structure of a classroom is often the fastest way to gain a strong linguistic foundation.

The United Service Organizations offers weekly German I courses. The $65 price includes eight weeks of German basics and a textbook, a bargain for a bet-ter understanding of the local language.

If cost is a concern, Army Community Service offers a free conversational German class focused on language basics and street smarts.

For those looking for more immersive classes, the local “Volkshochschule” is an adult educa-tion center offering German for foreigners. For a college-style language education, take a simple assessment on their website and call to determine the best course.

If you’re looking for one-on-one attention, search the classifieds and Internet for private lessons. Many locals are looking for conversation partners,

someone to meet at a cafe and exchange English les-sons for German lessons.

Children registered with CYS can attend classes to learn basic vocabulary and common German phrases, and many conversation groups for adults and children meet at MWR libraries.

If your schedule is tight, self-study is an alter-native provided you have the resources and discipline to stick to your goals. Although inter-active software programs like Rosetta Stone are popular, they can be costly. Unfortunately, an Army e-learning contract for free Rosetta Stone usage

was not renewed after September 2011. However, there are multiple interactive software programs that provide a much-needed audio sup-plement to books. Reading online consumer reviews is the best way to avoid a costly mistake.

One of the best self-study options is a “progressive language” book like “German for Dummies,” “German Demystified” or “German Made Simple,” books designed to take you from

no German background to understanding sentence structure, grammar and basic vocabulary. Designed to begin with basics and advance gradually with each chapter, progressive language books provide a classroom-like structure of lessons, without the time constraints or costs of scheduled courses.

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As with anything, you will improve much faster with practice. When you’re out of the classroom or away from the

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when you try to speak the language and will almost certainly play along if you ask them to speak German with you instead of switching to English. Try to read the German side of the menu first, and always feel free to ask about a word or phrase when you’re not sure.

With the right resources and determination, you can make your dream of learning German a reality. You’ll understand your surroundings and enjoy your European experience even more.

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by Nicole Karsch-MeibomContributing writer

Some people say, we Germans eat sausage all the time. Sounds boring? Not at all, because, if we did, we would have more than 1,500 types to choose from. Call that a choice!

Sausages have a tradition that is chiliads old. The word “Wurst” dates back to pre-Germanic times. About 5,000 years ago, the Sumerians made sausages, the Celts had them with beans, the Romans enjoyed them and medieval minstrels praised the “Pratwurst.” Following ancient reci-pes, German butchers have brought this dish to worldwide fame.

A sausage is a very practical thing. The sausage is loved in summer months and is also a perfect hot snack during the winter. Sausages can be eaten cold or hot, during anytime of the day and for each and every taste. Workers eat it with a roll for a hearty lunch. Stressed out mothers use it to feed hungry kids. Even toddlers with their first teeth can have a bit. And what would barbecue time be without

it? There is no denying it, the “Wurst” is a pillar of German society. Quite logically, the sausage makes up 60 percent of the German meat consump-tion. So get acquainted with the Nr. 1 dish in Germany.

The sausage you will meet most often is the Frankfurter, Wiener or Bock Würstchen. It was invented in 1889 and is one of the most popular meat dishes in Germany. Traditionally made of ground veal and pork, it is also available with pork, lamb, tur-key or chicken. It often comes with french fries or is eaten in a sliced bun – always with mustard! However, easy to chew, it is also very popular for little children. Usually the Bock Würstchen is carefully heated but not cooked, otherwise the casing splits and the flavor flows into the cooking water. For that reason, too, it is unwise to put it on a grill.

Next, there is the bratwurst, made from minced meat. It is the perfect barbecue sausage and is often served with a roll and mustard. It comes in many regional variations. The most famous one is the little Nürnberger

Rostbratwurst from Franconia or the Thüringer Rostbratwurst from Thuringia. Rote Wurst (red sausage) is a favorite dish of the Stuttgart area. The queen of grilled sausages, how-ever, is the Curry Wurst -- sliced into little pieces and served with its spicy curry sauce and powder. Songs have been dedicated to this most loved sausage and aficionados have even founded the first German Bratwurst museum. For more, check out www.bratwurstmuseum.net.

A Bavarian specialty is the famous Weißwurst, a cooked sausage with veal and bacon. Eating the Weißwurst is a tradition mostly celebrated in Munich and follows certain rules: It must be eaten before noon, without the skin and always with sweet mus-tard and a Weißbier. Another dish originating in Bavaria is the Leberkäse (despite the name “liver cheese,” it contains neither cheese nor liver). It can be consumed cold or pan-fried, as a proper meal with side dishes such as sauerkraut or just with a bun.

It is very typical for the German cuisine to eat sliced bread for dinner.

Consequently, the butchers developed a whole selection of special sausage types that are not heated or grilled. In the food department of German stores you will find variations of Italian sau-sages like Salami or Mortadella, but also German classics like “Blutwurst,” or blood sausage. It is made from beef or pork with meat or oatmeal added.

Due to its ingredients, some people love it passionately, others dread it. On the other hand, you can hardly go wrong with “Gelbwurst,” or yellow sausage, which is so mildly spiced that butchers usually offer a free slice to children. Also part of the sau-sage selection is the spreadable wurst: Leberwurst, which is actually made of liver and pork and comes with fried onions. Another delight is Teewurst (again, despite the name “tea sau-sage,” there is absolutely no tea in it), which is a very mild spreadable wurst popular with children.

Having listed just a few types, it becomes evident that eating sausages is by no means boring. There is the right one for every taste.

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