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New classes get community members moving By Mindy Campbell, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs The women were whooping and sweat-ing and the music was thumping during a recent Zumba class session at the Freedom Fitness Facility. Zumba is just one of several new fit-ness classes offered at the gym for all U.S. ID card holders, said Tonya L. Williams, the facility’s recreation assis-tant, physical fitness. The gym offers morning and evening sessions of Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance fitness program started in the 1990s by dancer and choreographer Beto Perez in Columbia. A decade later, the program spans the world. ―We have had an outstanding response to Zumba,‖ Williams said. In fact, in one recent evening session there were more than 70 people in the class. The morning sessions are aver-aging 25-35 people per class, Williams said.

―It was a very intense workout,‖ said first time Zumba participant Catherine McKillop. For Laci Wright, the workout is hard but worth it. ―We burn more than 900 calories in an hour,‖ she said. ―I can’t do that on a treadmill and it is a lot of fun. I would recommend it to anybody.‖ Another new class is Krav Maga, an Israeli self-defense/fighting method and a women’s self-defense class. ―We have received positive feedback from Krav Maga participants but there is always room for more people,‖ Wil-liams said. In addition, Williams expects to add yoga again to the lineup. Both Zumba and Krav Maga, which cost $5 and $10 per class respectively, are being offered in addition to several

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Bamberg Christmas tree festivities light up holiday season By Mindy Campbell, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs The temperatures outside may have been frigid, but the warmth of holiday cheer in the fest tent kept community members warm dur-ing the Christmas tree lighting ceremony last week. The annual event, which was expanded this year to include a Ger-man Christmas market and musical entertainment, was held Thurs-day in the parking lot between the chapel and military police sta-tion. While children enjoyed riding the small carousels outside the fest tent, inside multiple private organizations operated booths selling everything from food and drinks to crafts and Christmas orna-ments. At one of the booths, sponsored by the 391st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, representatives collected unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. The toys will be delivered to a German orphanage. Jennifer Otero, the battalion Family Readiness Support Assistant, said they came up with the idea when they heard the tree lighting ceremony was going to include a German Christmas market. ―Germany is a great host nation,‖ Otero said. ―This is a perfect time of year to give back to them.‖

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Mindy Campbell

Instructor Annie Heavrin leads a Zumba class at the

Freedom Fitness Facility during the Sept. 18 Get Fit,

Don’t Quit event, a regional fitness day. Heavrin of-

fered a free trial Zumba class to the community.

Mindy Campbell

Children from the Strong Beginnings program perform Christmas

songs during the U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Christmas Tree

Lighting ceremony Dec. 2. This year’s annual event included a Ger-

man Christmas market with food, drink and musical entertainment.

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Ashley Bateman (editor), Mindy Campbell,

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By Ashley Bateman,

USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

Soldiers, Outreach Kontakt Club members and

children at Bertold-Schargenberg Schule in

Bamberg spent an afternoon singing and cele-

brating the Christmas season Wednesday.

―I think it’s a very good opportunity to make the

children happy,‖ said Outreach Kontakt Club

member Sarah Jendrzejewski. ―It’s important to

think of those who cannot take part wholly in

society.‖

The Bertold-Schargenberg Schule is a special institution for mentally and physically challenged

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German-American club brings cheer to handicapped kids

By Spc. Michael Sword,

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs

A recognition ceremony to honor wounded and fallen warriors from the

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's recent deployment to Afghani-

stan was held Monday at the Freedom Fitness Facility in Bamberg.

The ceremony was attended by Soldiers from 173rd ABCT, members

of the 173rd Airborne Association, Families of the wounded and fallen,

as well as the 173rd's Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Salvatore

Giunta.

President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Giunta in a

ceremony at the White House Nov. 16. Giunta earned America's high-

est honor for courage in combat for his actions during an ambush in

Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley in October 2007.

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Sky Soldiers honor Families, sacrifices of paratroopers killed in Afghanistan

Cpl. Kendra Coleman, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, wipes away a

tear as she is surrounded by fellow Soldiers after the conclusion of the

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team recognition ceremony Dec. 7 at

the Freedom Fitness Facility. During the event, the brigade uncased its

unit flag and also recognized those that died and were wounded during

their deployment to Afghanistan. Mindy Campbell

Ashley Bateman

Sarah Jendrzejewski asks the children at Bertold-

Schargenberg Schule about the stuffed animals

they chose from donated gifts as part of a Christ-

mas program at the school Wednesday.

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Germany tightens laws defining winter tire requirements HEIDELBERG, Germany – A new law passed by the German parliament that more clearly defines the use of winter tires in Ger-many went into effect Nov. 29. U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal officials said the law now states that motor vehicles, including motorcycles and four-wheel-drive vehicles, must have clearly marked winter or all-season tires when there is black ice, snow, slush, ice or frost on German roads. ―A winter tire is any tire marked by the manufacturer with the snowflake logo or M + S symbol, which stands for mud and snow [matsch und schnee]," said Tom Lorenzini, of the USAREUR Vehicle Registry. Even all-season tires can have this M + S symbol, he added. Any tire that does not have the M-S + snow-flake, or M-S alone stamp does not meet the requirement and is subject to a fine. Inner and outer sides of the tire should be checked to see if the stamp is there.

The German automobile association ADAC recommends tires bearing the snowflake logo at right — sometimes also called the ―three-mountain‖ logo – because those tires meet the highest standards for winter driv-ing. The minimum legal tire tread depth for Ger-many is 1.6mm, although ADAC recom-

mends 4mm for winter driving. Other coun-tries have more stringent requirements – Austrian law mandates 4mm minimum tread depth for winter tires, and other European countries have distinct winter driving laws as well. OPM officials said drivers should check with local authorities before crossing borders. In some areas of Germany snow chains may be required during winter, but only as directed by police or road signs. The maximum speed limit while driving a vehicle with chains is 50 kilometers per hour. While the law does not mandate calendar dates during which snow tires are required, German drivers often use the helpful rule of thumb ―von O bis O‖ – ―from O to O,‖ mean-ing snow tires should be put on in October and remain on until Ostern (Easter). Under the new rules, fines have been dou-bled. Drivers caught using summer tires in ice, snow or slush will be fined €40 which has increased from the €20 euro fine in pre-vious years. Those who cause an accident or obstruct traffic because they used inappropriate tires during winter conditions will be slapped with an €80 euro fine, which has increased from the previous €40 charge.

In addition, some insurance companies may deny coverage to motorists driving with summer tires on wintery roads. Safety experts warn, however, that winter tires are no magic potion against accidents and that drivers should always drive at rea-sonable speeds and keep a safe following distance from other vehicles. Drivers who are unsure about winter tire requirements can contact their local vehicle registration or safety office. A list of vehicle registration locations and other information for U.S. forces personnel who drive in Europe is available at the USAREUR Regis-try of Motor Vehicles website at www.hqusareur.army.mil/rmv/default.htm.

Europe sergeants major set goals to raise Soldier performance HEIDELBERG, Germany ­- As part of the Comprehen-

sive Soldier Fitness program, more than 20 US Army

Europe senior leaders received a one-day goal setting

class from a team out of West Point Dec. 1 at the Pat-

rick Henry Village Pavilion here.

―What we provided was a tool called goal setting,

which is really a tool designed to raise the bar on Sol-

dier performance in pursuit of excellence,‖ said Lt.

Col. Greg Burbelo, director of the Army Center for

Enhanced Performance. ―The objective in the tool of

goal setting is really to get Soldiers to dream big, think

big and have a plan to pursue goals to achieve excel-

lence.‖

The sergeants major were given goal books and asked to set goals

for themselves, so they would know exactly how the process works.

―USAREUR has taken it one step further by creating and modifying

their goal books so that they can implement to all Soldiers across

USAREUR,‖ Burbelo said.

Participants received a block of instruction in the morning and then

broke out into small groups in the afternoon to discuss the chal-

lenges of the program and how to best integrate it into their units.

―They had an opportunity to share ideas on how best to implement

this training and a lot of good ideas came out,‖ Burbelo said. ―The

beauty is they are given the resources, the goal books for Soldiers,

they have had this workshop and they have Master Resiliency

Trainers in their units that have had this training. I think that be-

tween the resources, the command emphasis and

leveraging the MRTs, because that’s what they are

there for, I think that this program can be imple-

mented successfully.‖

While there were many ideas and lots of discussion, one method was agreed upon by all – counseling. ―I think that we would be able to include goal setting into the counseling sessions given every month by our non-commissioned officers and leaders,‖ said Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Sheward, V Corps Spe-cial Troops Battalion. ―Goal setting is a great addition

to the CSF training that is already out there in the Army. It will defi-nitely benefit both leaders and Soldiers.‖ Others looked at all of the resources available for the program. ―I am going to take what I learned today back to my non-commissioned officers and my commander and see how we can get after it with the Soldiers either by counseling or small group train the trainer, maybe get some MRT teams to come out and train our Sol-diers on this,‖ said Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Jindrich, 5th Battal-ion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. As goal setting is implemented into units and Soldiers begin utilizing the CSF tool, leaders are hopeful for positive results. ―I think that we will see that success here in the near future,‖ Bur-belo said. ―We want Soldiers to have goals, we want them to excel and goal setting is a tool to allow them to achieve those goals whether they are personal or professional.‖

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Armed Forces Network releases free mobile application Armed Forces Network Europe has a free mobile application that

lets users quickly and easily find what's scheduled on AFN TV and

watch AFN TV stories on your smart phone or other mobile device.

―We developed this app to better serve our customers,‖ said AFN

Europe Commander Col. Bill Bigelow. ―Now folks can access the

information about currency rates, gas prices, radio frequencies, TV

schedules and events in the community both at home and on the

go.‖

AFN Europe released the app with no advance publicity and more

than 600 people downloaded it in two weeks. The app rolls up some of the most popular parts of http://www.afneurope.net/ into a

mobile experience, so updates instantly reflect within the app. You can listen to AFN OpenLine radio shows live on the app. The app also includes a feature called "Pics 'n Flix" which gives users the ability to submit story ideas, photos and videos to AFN

Europe. Select submissions will be used on AFN Europe's Face-book page and may be featured on AFN TV. The iPhone/iPod/iPad version of the application is available via iTunes. Search for AFN or AFN Europe to find it. The Android ver-sion is available in the Android Market. For users of Windows Phone or modern Blackberry devices, you can access a web browser-enabled version of the app by going to http://afneurope.mlnwap.com/.

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By Jennifer Walsh Cary, BMEDDAC Public Affairs

VILSECK, Germany - When it comes to men-tal health, I’ve noticed that most people prefer not to talk about it. It’s almost as if bringing up the topic somehow implies they’re suffering from mental health problems. It’s an unfortunate stigma that continues to plague our military communities. A stigma, I

believe, that people will have to overcome individually. First step? Know what to expect. Recently, I put myself to the test and re-quested to go through the entire mental health process as a patient. My goal was to shed light on what actually happens behind closed doors in mental health.

Truthfully, it was like a routine medical ap-pointment. Anti-climatic, I know. The waiting room was full of people just like you and me. Maybe they were suffering from stress because their spouse is deployed or maybe they were having some anxiety be-cause their finances weren’t up to par. I re-

ported with general stress. With a deployed spouse, a full-time job, the chore of buying winter tires and a dog that goes to the vet more than I go to the doctor, who wouldn’t be a little stressed? With mental health, you don’t have to make an appointment so I walked up to the counter and was given a stack of paperwork to fill out. Most of it was privacy information. I learned

that unless I intended to harm myself or oth-ers that the conversation with the provider would stay between the two of us. It was a huge relief. Maybe it shouldn’t be a big deal, but I wouldn’t want my employer or anyone else to know I was there; just like I wouldn’t want my employer to know if I was being treated for heat rash. It’s no different in my book.

Since I didn’t have an appointment, a nurse

called me back to her office to prescreen me. She asked a lot of questions – most of which were required – and determined which pro-vider I needed to see. There were a couple of questions that I didn’t expect, like have I had thoughts of killing myself or was I having delu-sions. After the brief interview, I went back to the waiting room. As I approached the counter to turn in my paperwork, I saw one of my co-workers in the hallway. Instantly I wanted to find a place to hide. All I could think was that every time I see him from this point forward he’ll be thinking, ―better be careful, this one is crazy.‖ Clearly, I am not immune to the stigma. And while my gut reaction was to run, I decided to stay. Even though it was difficult, I was deter-mined to beat the stigma. Eventually I went back to the provider’s office and we talked for almost an hour. I was sur-prised at how much stress I put on myself. I was also surprised at how much I enjoyed venting about it to a neutral party. Sure, I vent to my mom or my husband or my friends - I definitely don’t internalize my feel-ings - but this was somehow different. I could say anything and it was met with open interest and without judgment. It was awesome. Afterward, I still felt like myself. I wasn’t ashamed for going and if I ever feel like I need someone to listen, I won’t hesitate to call this provider. For someone who wanted to run and hide when I was ―spotted‖ an hour earlier, it says a lot about the quality of care I received. Overall, the idea of seeing a mental health provider can be intimidating or a little scary, but in reality it’s like a routine medical appoint-ment. The real challenge is facing your per-sonal stigma against mental health. I can tell you from experience that the care you receive is well worth the stress of fighting the stigma. Now more than ever, I believe it’s OK to seek help.

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Community Announcements Please send all announcements to Bamberg

Public Affairs via the following website:

http://www.bamberg.army.mil/mobi/form.asp.

Volunteers, issues needed for AFAP

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg officials are seek-ing volunteers and soliciting input from commu-nity members for the 2011 Army Family Action Plan conference Feb. 22-24 at the Warner Con-ference Center. AFAP is a grass-roots effort that allows community members to identify and ele-vate quality-of-life issues to senior Army leader-ship. Issues addressed at AFAP conference can be either local issues or Army-wide policy changes. Army-wide policy changes, such as the ability to transfer Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits to a spouse or family member, were results of AFAP conferences. Child care is provided for conference volunteers. AFAP issues can be sub-mitted several different ways including through the ICE link at www.bamberg.army.mil and when prompted, clicking the policy or regulation change description, by clicking on the following link http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/cvdd8IiqHX1 and filling out the form or stopping by ACS. For more information, contact Vanessia Holland at 0951-300-7777 or 0951-300-7594.

Jingle Bell Jog

Come out and participate in the last community fun run before Christmas. The Jingle Bell Jog 5-kilometer fun run starts at 9 a.m. Dec. 11 in front of the Freedom Fitness Facility. For more infor-mation, call 0951-300-8890.

Cookie Exchange Luncheon The Bamberg Spouses and Civilians Club is hosting a cookie exchange luncheon on Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Warner Con-ference Center. Bring one dozen cookies to share with the table. Attendees must submit a copy of their recipe no later than Dec. 10 to 2VP@bsccgermany.com. The tastiest cookie and most creative cookie display or basket will re-ceive a prize. Seat reservations must be made no later than Dec. 10 by e-mailing bscc.reservations@yahoo.com. Those who re-serve a seat but don’t show up must still pay the $15 cover cost. ID cards will be checked.

Scrapbooking Events Join fellow scrapbook fans for several winter events the first Friday of every month at the Community Activity Center’s classroom from 5 – 10 p.m. On Jan. 8, learn techniques to organize your work space and have a chance to win a rolling scrapbook tote. Cost for each event is $10 and includes dinner, hourly door prizes and a free instructional class. Supervised childcare is available at the CAC child play room at a cost of $2 an hour per child. Reservations for childcare must be made in advance as space is limited. For more information about the events, contact Wendy Sledd at 0951-300-7308 or wendy.sledd@us.army.mil.

Weekly Reminders

MWR Guide

Bamberg’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation Guide for the month of December is now online at http://issuu.com/bambergmwr/docs/brochure122010012011lr.

Sweet Dreams Project As part of U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg’s Child Youth and School Services Deployment Support Initiative, community members can send pictures to the School Age Center in a jpg. format with the location of the recipient and contact information to be made into a pillowcase. The project is for deployed Soldiers or those away from home for

training and family members back home. Send e-mail to michelle.mcclelland@eur.army.mil. For more information, call 0951-300-8698.

Library Events

The library hosts weekly events. Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. is storytelling. This is available for children ages 3-5 years old. The following is a schedule for the Gamers’ Challenge that meet every Saturday at 5 p.m.

Instructor's Course

People interested in becoming a Health and Safety Instructor for the American Red Cross should call 0951-300-1760 or e-mail Red-Cross.Bamberg@eur.army.mil.

Social Media

For the most current events happening at Bam-berg Elementary School, please visit Bamberg Elementary School PTA on Facebook. Bamberg Community Classes

The Bamberg Community Recreation and Learn-ing Center or Volkshochschule (VHS) is offering a variety of classes this winter. Sign up via their website www.vhs-bamberg.de, or at their office at Tränkgasse 4, 96052 Bamberg. Payment must be in cash or via German bank withdrawal. The following is a small selection of classes: -(5225) Baking— Faschingskrapfen—Helau! (traditional donut); Jan. 29, 2011; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; one session, €12.80 plus €10 for ingredients. -(5233) German Layer Cakes (Beginners- bring round baking dish, icing bag)- Jan. 21- 22, 2011, 5-9:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-1p.m.; 2 sessions; €23.13 plus €10 for ingredients. For more classes and information on locations of classes as well as information on refunds contact the VHS directly at 0951-871-108, at their office or visit www.vhs-bamberg.de.

Army Suggestion Program

The Army Suggestion Program en-courages Soldiers, civilians and any concerned individual to submit ideas regarding how the Army can increase

efficiency and cut costs. Approved suggestions are assessed on how much they save the Army and can earn individuals thousands of dollars. For more information, or to submit an idea, Army Knowledge Online registered users can visit the ASP website at http://asp.hqda.pentagon.mil/public/. Those unable to access AKO can submit a DA Form 1045 to their installation coordinator. The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg coordinator Norbert Roth can be contacted at 0951-300-8001 or norbert.e.roth@us.army.mil. CFC

The Combined Federal Campaign has begun and will run until Dec. 15. The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of Federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of charitable organiza-

tions. For more information or to donate, visit www.cfcoverseas.org. To host a fundraiser on behalf of an organization or unit, call Patrick Collins at 0951-300-7514. Get EFMP registered

Is your Soldier coming back from downrange? If your Soldier is receiving orders to another loca-tion, it is not too early to start your Exceptional Family Member Program paperwork. Family members can start the paperwork now. Your local Army Community Services EFMP manager can assist in determining what you need to do. Remember, if you have someone registered in EFMP, the registration has to be updated every three years or when the condition changes. For more information about EFMP or about registra-tion, contact Bonnie Kellem, EFMP manger at 0951-300-7777.

Holiday Mailing Schedule

To ensure packages sent to the United States are delivered before Christmas, the Postal Ser-vice Center recommends shipping by Dec. 10 for priority parcels and first-class letters and Dec. 17 for Express Mail.

AWANA

Come join AWANA, the weekly children's Bible Club on Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at the high school gym. This free club is for 4-year-olds - 6th grade students. The club runs from September-May. For more information, call the Bamberg Chapel at 0951-300-1570.

Postal Service

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg has updated its Postal Service Center webpage to include in-structions and links to the U.S. Postal Service for filing online postal claims and a new Temporary Mailing Instructions form that customers may use to submit holding or forwarding instructions for their mail online. For more information visit http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/psc.asp.

Utility Tax Relief Services

Tax Relief Office now offers a new service for U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg customers. With the implementation of the Utility Avoidance Program customers can sign up locally and save 19 percent tax on their electricity, gas and water bills if these utilities are provided by Bamberg Stadtwerke. Other energy and utility providers can also be used, but customers will have to register through the USAG Schweinfurt UTAP. For more information, call the Bamberg tax relief office at 0951-300-1780 or the Schweinfurt tax relief office at 09721-96-1780.

Volunteers Needed at the Chapel

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Chapel is looking for volunteers to fill the following volunteer positions: musician for the Protestant service, musician for the Catholic service, Catholic religious education coordinator, Protestant religious education coordinator and

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Catholic clergy. If interested in volunteering at the chapel, call 0951-300-8879.

DES/Vehicle Registration Office

Bamberg license plates are available for motorcycles and trailers. Everyone that is due for renewal and still has the old U.S. Army Europe plates has to change to the new Bamberg plates. To renew plates, customers must bring a new insurance card (not older than 120 days). For more information about vehicle registration, call 0951-300-7580.

German Classes

Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Program, offers free German classes every month. Beginner classes are scheduled Tues-days from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Intermediate classes are Tuesdays, noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. Ad-vanced classes are Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Classes are held at the ACS building in classroom 118. For more infor-mation, call 0951-300-7777.

Passport Office

The Bamberg Passport Office has upgraded its website. You can now access all the informational handouts at http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/passport.asp. For assistance in filling out the Passport Application, download the Application Wizards User’s guide.

Passport and Immigration Fees

The rates for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and Passports have increased. The new rates are the following: Adult Passport Book Renewal: $110 Adult Passport Book Initial: $135 Child Passport Book: $105 Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA): $100 Visa Pages: $82 Additional Information on other consular rate increases is available at www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/passport.asp. Look for the rate increases link, which will be located near the top of the page. If you are the spouse of a deployed Soldier, you can still apply for your child’s Consu-lar Report of Birth. You can also apply for your child’s passport with the proper paperwork. Fail-

ure to do either of these can result in you not leaving Germany on schedule. For more informa-tion, stop by the Passport Office located in Build-ing 7290 between 8 a.m. and noon or call 0951-300-8928.

Lutheran Worship Service The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Chapel now sponsors a liturgical church service every first and third Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Bamberg Chapel Family Life Center. All Lutherans or other liturgically-minded people are welcome to attend. For more information about the service, call 0951-300-8141 or e-mail david.jacob@eur.army.mil.

Chapel Meeting The Bamberg Protestant Women of the Chapel has weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Bamberg Chapel. Free childcare is provided. For more information, call 0951-300-1570.

Clinic Hours The Bamberg Health Clinic hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday sick call is from 7 - 8 a.m.; full service is available from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, sick call is from 7 - 8 a.m. and full service from 7:30 a.m. - noon; closed on Friday afternoons for mandatory training, federal holidays and weekends. For more information or if you need to make an appointment, call 0951-300-1750. In case of a medical emergency, call the Bamberg Military Police at 0951-300-114. The TRICARE Nurse Advice Line, a toll-free number 00800-4759-2330, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to a nurse about health care concerns, get self-care advice, schedule appointments or arrange a call with your military care provider.

Community Activity Center Hours Bamberg's Community Activity Center operational hours are: Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Wi-Fi is available around the CAC

(Building 7047).

Pre-Separation Briefing Planning to move from Soldier to civilian? Take advantage of the transition services offered by the Army Career and Alumni Program, such as a Department of Labor two-and-a-half day job assistance workshop, resume preparation assistance and information about veterans’ benefits. Make an appointment to attend the mandatory ACAP Pre-Separation Briefing; held weekly and about an hour long. Separating Soldiers can start the ACAP process one year before separating. Soldiers who will be retiring can start two years out from their projected retirement date. For more information, call 0951-300-8925.

ACS Hours of Operation Army Community Service is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on federal holidays but open on training holidays. For more information, call 0951-300-7777.

Family Readiness

Classes for Family Readiness Group volunteer positions are every first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Building 7354. Learn the duties of an FRG. For more information, call 0951-300-7777.

Sexual Assault Your Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is available 24 hours a day. Call 0951-300-8397 for your local office or 0162-510-2917 for the 24- hour hotline.

Veterinary Facility

The veterinary office’s hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Thursday and open Friday 8 a.m.-noon. No walk-in appointments are available. The clinic is closed on the last weekday of each month for inventory and on all American and training holidays. Over-the-counter products and prescriptions may be purchased during regular business hours. For more information about the clinic or to schedule an appointment, call 0951-300-7972.

Family Strengths and Stresses Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program is here to provide help and support by offering a New Parent Support Program, Newborn Network, Play Group, Parenting Classes, Communication Classes, Victim Advocacy and Stress and Anger Management Classes. For information, call 0951-300-7777.

Family Advocacy - Need assistance in learning how to manage a life full of stress or ambivalence? Come every Thursday to Building 7487 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. for Anger/Stress Management Class.

New Parent - Being a new parent can be a challenge. Join the New Parent Support Group every Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. in Building 7487.

Customs Office The Bamberg Customs Office is located in Rooms 124 and 125 in Building 7011 across the street from the movie theater. Customer service hours are from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed on German and American holidays. For more information, call 0951-300-7460 or 0951-300-9312. The fax number is 0951-300-8665. Office personnel can assist with importing items, selling items to non-ID card holders and help visiting family members get permission to drive USAREUR-plated car or have an ESSO card for rental vehicles by filling out a 175L form. Personnel can also help retirees and widows get permission to go shopping on post if they visit for more than 30 days or live in Germany.

Recycling 1,000 metric tons of metal, plastic, paper and

glass will save our community more than €100,000.

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Service Office

The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Retirement Services Officer/Casualty Manager is located in Building 7290, Room 208, next to Burger King. For more information, call 0951-300-7514.

Sports, Health and Fitness Krav Maga Self-Defense Class The Freedom Fitness Facility is now offering Krav Maga Self-Defense and a women’s self-defense classes. Classes will be held Fridays. The women’s class will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Krav Maga class will be held from 7-8 p.m. Classes are $10 per lesson or $40 a month. For more information, stop by the FFF, call 0951-300–9086 or e-mail kravmagais-rael@yahoo.com.

Bowling Lanes

The Birchview Lanes Bowling Center is located in Building 7690. For more information, updates and events, visit the Family and MWR website http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/bc.asp or call 0951-300-7722.

Golf Gift

Find the perfect Christmas gift for all golfers at U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg's Golf Pro Shop. Pre-packed grab bags with various certificates, putters, shirts and much more are available. Prices range from $30 - $60. The pro shop is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. For more information, call 0951-300-8953.

Continuing Education

Holiday Classes

The University of Maryland University College

Europe announces registration for the Holiday Express Intersession, a shortened session that allows students to earn credit in half the time over the holidays. Registration is from now through Dec. 19, which is the start date for

classes. The Holiday Express schedule can be found at www.ed.umuc.edu/holidayexpress. There is still time for students to register for two field study courses offered Jan. 8-15. Renais-sance Art in Florence will be in Italy and Van

Gogh: Life and Work will be in the Netherlands. The registration deadline for both courses is Dec. 19. For more information, e-mail fieldstud-ies@europe.umuc.edu or call 06221-3780.

College Registration

Central Texas College Europe Term III registra-tion begins Jan. 3 and continues through the first day of class. Term III starts Jan. 17 and ends March 11. Courses being offered this term include: Automotive Electrical Systems on Mon-day, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-9:30

p.m.; Educating Young Children on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m.; Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement on Tuesdays and Thurs-days from 6-9 p.m.; Emergency Medical Techni-cian – Basic Certification Course on Monday,

Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9:45 p.m.; and Computers in Hospitality on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. For more information, call the Bamberg Field Representative at 0951-300-7467 or stop by the Education Center,

Room 311.

University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix is open Monday

through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. It is

located at the Warner Barracks Army Education

Center, Building 7047, Room 309. Your local

University of Phoenix field representative can

help you start your master's program. Online

and on-site courses are available and degrees

can be achieved in 15 - 24 months. For more

information, call 0951-300-9280 or 0951-208-

5350.

German 101

A free Introduction to German class is offered

every Monday at noon at the library. Participants will learn some German words and phrases. For

more information, call 0951-300-1740.

Federal Aid

Students are encouraged to explore the many

financial aid opportunities available while

enrolled in UMUC Europe, including grants, low-

interest loans and monthly payment plans. The

2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student

Aid application is now available for students to

begin applying for 2010-2011 federal financial

aid. Grants may be used along with Veterans

Affairs benefits, scholarships, military Tuition

Assistance and military spouse tuition

assistance. For more information on registration,

financial aid and services, contact a local UMUC

Europe field representative, call 314-370-6762

or 06221-3780, or visit www.ed.umuc.edu.

Youth and Teens

Cub Scouts

There is a Cub Scout Pack here in Bamberg

with four active dens: Tiger Cubs (1st grade),

Wolves (2nd grade), Bears (3rd grade), Webe-

los (4th and 5th grade). There are three meet-

ings per month. There are one-hour activities to

accomplish steps toward rank advancements.

Pack meetings are once a month (Camp Out,

Pinewood Derby, Bowlarama, etc.) Volunteers

are needed to assist with den meetings and

committee planning. Come and join in the fun of

Cub Scouts. For more information about Cub

Scouts, call 0162-234-0906 or e-mail mi-chael.mouritsen@eur.army.mil.

Youth Lessons

Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Unlim-

ited is offering lessons for tennis, racquetball

and dance for youth ages 7-18. For more infor-

mation, e-mail Archie.Johnson1@eur.army.mil

or call 0951-300-7452.

Aqua Barons

Meet new people and become a part of the Aqua Barons team. Get into shape and stay in shape by swimming. Earn awesome rewards like

trophies, medals, ribbons and even a varsity letter. Travel around Europe for swim meets to places like Italy, Spain, Belgium, England and

many more. For more information about the team, e-mail bambergaquabarons@yahoo.com.

Ballet Class

Registration is open for Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Unlimited ballet classes. The

program is for ages 3-8. Classes are on Thurs-days from 2 – 4:30 p.m. in Building 7669. Check the class brochure for specific times and holidays. For available slots, e-mail Archie.Johnson1@eur.army.mil or call 0951-300-7452.

Volunteers Needed

The Bamberg Middle High School is seeking volunteers for tutoring students in any subject at the middle and/or high school level. If you would like to help out, call Betty Bullard at 0951-300-

8874 or e-mail Betty.bullard@eu.dodea.edu.

Teen Stress

The National Military Family Association created a kit to give the people in military teens’ lives a way to help them manage stress and affirm the

positive aspects of military life. To obtain a copy of the tool kit and learn more, visit https://www.myarmyonesource.com/News/2010/07/OperationPurple.

Closures / Changes

MWR Holiday Hours

Visit www.flickr.com/photos/bambergmwr/ 5222642707/ for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hours during the holiday sea-son.

Ed Center

The Education Center will be closed for the

holidays Dec. 24 and 31. For more information, call 0951-300-7715.

Ray’s Diner

The hours of operation for Ray's Diner dinner meals are from 5-6:30 p.m.

Vehicle Inspection

The Customer Service Team Bamberg on War-

ner Barracks for vehicle inspection, located in

Building 7102, will be closed Dec. 17 from noon

to 4 p.m. due to their Christmas party. CST will

also be closed Dec. 24 and 31 for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve according to the Garri-

son Agreement. For more information, call 0951

-300-8892.

Passport Office The Passport Office will be open for walk-ins

from 8 a.m. - noon and appointments from 1 - 3

p.m. Monday though Wednesday during the

week of Dec. 20 - 24. The office will be closed

Thursday and Friday.

Relocation of Bus Stop at Shopping Center The bus stop on 6th Street behind Building

7089 will be relocated soon onto Jefferson Ave

at the entry to the walking zone of Commissary

and PX. During the construction period, Nov. 8 -

Jan. 16, 2011, the curved driveway area next to

the former post office location will be narrowed

in order to adjust the road curbing and establish

the new bus stop area. The priority lane will be

the one coming from 6th Street onto Jefferson

Ave. On weekends, the construction barriers will

be moved closer to the curb to allow two-way

traffic. Upon completion of all the preparation work, the bus stop will be reIocated to its new

location which might cause a one to two day

hindrance.

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Commissary Holiday Hours The Bamberg Commissary will alter its hours for the holidays. The commissary will have the fol-lowing hours: Monday, Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 25-26, closed; Monday, Dec. 27 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 1, closed. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 2, the commissary will resume regular hours.

Airport Shuttle The Frankfurt Shuttle Bus has modified hours. The shuttle departs from the Bamberg Army Community Service building Monday-Friday at 6:20 a.m. and arrives at the airport at 10 a.m. The first return shuttle departs from the airport at 11 a.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 3:15 p.m. The second shuttle departs from the airport at 2:50 p.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 6:30 p.m. The drop-off point is at the ACS building. The shuttle is not available on American and training holidays.

Dental Clinic

Preparing Soldiers for deployment and reintegra-tion is the primary focus of the Bamberg Dental Clinic until early 2011. These priorities result in diminished access to space-available dental care for family members greater than 18 years of age. Care for children up to and including age 18 and access to orthodontic care should be minimally affected. All beneficiaries will continue to be able to access sick call for treatment of dental emer-gencies. Family members can receive care from TRICARE’s preferred providers. Call TRICARE

Dental Program customer service in the U.S. toll free from Germany between 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday Eastern Standard Time; first dial 0800-225-5288; after the AT&T prompt dial 1-888-418-0466. Or, contact the TRICARE Area Eurasia-Africa Dental Office at 0630-267-6358. Finance Hours

The Bamberg Finance Customer Support Team has extended our hours of operation to better serve the community. The new hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The office is closed for lunch from noon - 1 p.m.

Foot Lockers

Foot lockers are no longer delivered to customers through the customer service window at the mail room, located in Building 7116. The mail annex facility, Builidng 7103, bays 21-24 is open Mon-day through Friday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for foot locker pick up. Customers will be able to back-up to the annex doors and load foot lockers directly into their vehicles. Appointments may be made outside of normal hours based on availability of staff. For more information, call 0951-300-8572.

Entertainment and Leisure

Stable Theater

The Stable Theater presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Classic "The Sound of Music" Dec. 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $11/$9 at the door and $9/$7 presale. Family discounts and deploy-

ment specials are available. Reserve yours seats early! Call or visit the Stable Theater's Facebook site for more info. E-mail reservations for the m u s i c a l a r e a c c e p t e d a t s t a -ble.theater.tickets@eur.army.mil. For more infor-mation, call 0951-300-8647.

Poker Tournament Join Bamberg’s upcoming Poker Tournament Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. at Birchview Lanes Bowling Center. The top 10 winners get a chance for great prizes. Prizes include a poker bracelet and an exclusive Royal Flush Poker Set, Nintendo Wii Black Edition, iPod and more. There’s limited seating for up to 80 players, so reserve your seat early. Sign up is $20. For more information or to sign up, e-mail Phillip.ray.brown@us.army.mil or call 0951-300-7722.

Super Bowl Party Come root for your favorite team in the Super Bowl at the Super Bowl XLV Party on Feb. 6 at the Community Activity Center. For more informa-tion, call 0951-300-8659.

Outreach KONTAKT Club Events

The Outreach KONTAKT Club is an Army in Europe program designed to promote German and American friendship overseas. For more information, contact the German president Klaus Kirchhof by phone at 0951-24378 or by e-mail at b.k.kirchhof@web.de or contact the American project officer Capt. Carlos Rivera by phone at 0951-300-1610 or send an e-mail to Carlos.rivera2@eur.army.mil.

By Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander, U.S. Army Installation Man-

agement Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation

Management

The Army made significant promises when it unveiled the Army

Family Covenant in October 2007. With the covenant, the Army

commits to providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life that ac-

knowledges their service, sacrifice and dedication. Practically

speaking, that means providing programs and services -- including

Family programs, health care, housing, recreation, education and

employment opportunities, and child, school and youth services --

that build Soldier and Family well-being, resilience and readiness.

As the commanding general of Installation Management Command

and the assistant chief of staff for Installation Management, I have

the lead for executing the Army Family Covenant. That is a charge I

take on wholeheartedly, delivering programs and services that help

Soldiers and Families thrive.

Soon after I took my post, the Installation Management Community

conducted a holistic review of AFC programs to assess if we have

the right programs in place to meet Soldier and Family needs. We

wanted to know if there were any gaps in services and if we were

delivering services effectively. In short, could Soldiers and Families

easily get the assistance they need?

What Soldiers and Families told us is that they have both too much

and too little information on available services. Sometimes they did

not know that there is a program to help with a specific need.

Sometimes they knew of several programs available through differ-

ent service providers, but could not tell which would be best for their

situation.

We took away from the review that we have the right programs in

place, but can do a better job of helping Soldiers and Families ac-

cess those programs. To that end, we began looking at how we can

improve access through the

source Soldiers and Families al-

ready turn to for help and an-

swers: Army Community Service

centers.

Army Community Service staff do

a lot of heavy lifting in delivering

on the promises made in the Army

Family Covenant. In fiscal year

2010 ACS staff had more than 14

million contacts with Soldiers,

Family members and Civilians, through programs such as Mobiliza-

tion/Deployment Readiness, Relocation Readiness, Financial

Readiness, Army Emergency Relief, Employment Readiness, the

Army Spouse Employment Partnership, the Exceptional Family

Member Program, the Family Advocacy Program, Survivor Out-

reach Services, Soldier and family Assistance Centers, Army Fam-

ily Team Building, and the Army Family Action Plan.

From its beginning in 1965, when relocation assistance and the

lending closet were among its first services, ACS has continued to

grow and evolve. Today it is often the first place Soldiers and Fam-

ily members go for information, for personal development and for

help in an emergency. We want to build on ACS's strengths and

central role in the life of an installation. So, based on feedback from

10 focus groups conducted in October, we have developed several

ideas for enhancing and updating ACS's capabilities and processes.

One idea we are looking at is transitioning a number of ACS staff

into generalist positions, which will focus on helping Soldiers and

Family members navigate services. These staff will be fully cross-

trained in all basic ACS services and familiar with other services

available across the installation, and will have the tools to be able to

do more in-depth assessments of client needs. With this informa-

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Services delivered, promises kept

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Thur. Dec. 9 The Town (R) 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 10 Easy A (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 11 Tangled (PG) (1st Run) 3 p.m.

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (PG) 7 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 12 Tangled (PG) (1st Run) 3 p.m.

Easy A (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 13 Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (PG) 7 p.m.

Thur. Dec. 16 Wall Street Money Never Sleeps (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 17 The Tourist (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 18 Secretariat (PG) 3 p.m.

My Soul To Take (R) 7 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 19 Secretariat (PG) 3 p.m.

Case 39 (R) 7 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 20 The Tourist (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Thur. Dec. 23 Case 39 (R) 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 24 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 25 **Closed for Christmas**

Sun. Dec. 26 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)(1st Run) 3 p.m.

Life As We Know It (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 27 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Potential producers, actors and directors can catch a break by

competing in Armed Forces Network Europe’s Super Bowl com-

mercial competition.

Last year, AFN Europe’s YouDoIt Campaign resulted in 145 viewer

produced commercials airing on AFN TV during the NFL Champi-

onship game.

After the Super Bowl the commercials were posted on YouTube

and, for several days, were in the top 11 most viewed on the You-

Tube Director channel in Germany. Several viewer-produced com-

mercials are still airing on AFN. Now, YouDoIt has returned for

another round of competitors.

―This is my favorite event of the year,‖ said AFN Europe Com-

mander Col. Bill Bigelow. ―We know our viewers miss the adver-

tiser’s Super Bowl commercials, but the next best thing is letting

the audience make their own Super Bowl commercials. Last year’s

You Do It was a hit with the viewers so why mess with success?

We at AFN look forward to this year’s batch of commercials cre-

ated by the viewers. We know they will be creative, funny, and a

welcome break from the commercials they see the rest of the

year.‖

Submit your 14- or 29-second commercial to AFN by Jan. 10. If it

meets submission criteria, it will air during the Super Bowl and pre-

game show in February. Find YouDoIt details and an entry release

form at afneurope.net.

AFN can’t air standard stateside commercials at any time, to in-

clude the Super Bowl. Hollywood producers give AFN free live

sports and entertainment out of patriotism and because AFN is non

-profit. If AFN aired talking frog, Internet service and soda commer-

cials, the military network would have to pay for live sports and

entertainment, just like commercial broadcast stations — some-

thing AFN can’t afford to do.

The best way to see stateside Super Bowl commercials is online or

on TV news shows the day following the Super Bowl.

AFN airing viewer-produced TV

commercials during Super Bowl

They will continue to collect toys at the Army Community Service and Child Devel-opment Center buildings until Dec. 10. For more information about the local Toys for Tots toy drive or donations, contact Jennifer Otereo at 0951-300-7821 or by e-mail at Jennifer.Otero@eur.army.mil Onstage, the U.S. Army Europe quartet kicked off the event with some holiday mu-sic. Throughout the evening, musical acts from Bamberg schools, Strong Beginnings, the Free Gospel Singers and the Greater Nation Choir performed as well as the Mid-dle School Teen Five Star Steppers. After the sun went down, the crowd of more than 600 people moved outside to see the lighting of the tree, which was a gift from the Amt für Landwirtschaft und Forsten Bamberg, the local forest office. ―Christmas is a time of joy and happiness,‖ Lt. Col. Steven L. Morris, U.S. Army Garri-son Bamberg commander, said prior to lighting the tree. ―It’s a time of giving, a time for prayer and a time for the children….Let

us all be thankful for the opportunity to spend some quality time with our most pre-cious blessing - our children, our Families and our friends.‖ He asked the community to remember both the recently returned Soldiers and those that are deployed or are in the process of deploying. Morris also thanked those organizations who helped contribute to the success of the event including the Family Readiness Groups from the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 391st CSSB, 42nd Clearance Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery of the 4th Battal-ion 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 54th Engineer Battalion and the Protestant Women of the Chapel.

Later, Morris, surrounded by children, flipped the switch that lit up the Christmas tree. Following the tree lighting, Santa Claus made his entrance in a military police car and entered the fest tent where he posed for pictures with the children. Despite the chilly temperatures, community members seemed pleased with the event. Sgt. Shon Berry, with the 54th Eng. Bn. thought the event was nice. ―This is our first year here in Bamberg and the first time being away from our family for the holidays,‖ said Berry, who was attend-ing the event with his wife and children ―This is a good event for the whole family.‖ Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mandi Soroka en-joyed the event. ―It was a great community event,‖ she said. ―(Morris) seems very family-oriented and brings that into the community.‖ To view more photos from the event, click here.

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Please call us and tell us when

you sell your item so we can

remove the advertisement.

Thank you.

EMPLOYMENT

Vendor/stocker position available for

night stocking in the Bamberg Commis-

sary. For more information, call Customer

Service at 0951-300-7650. (12/8/10)

Daily pet sitting services required for one

female French Bulldog, Monday through

Friday and possibly occasional weekends

when out of town. She is house trained

and very good with children/dogs, a true

joy to have around. If interested, please

contact 1st Lt. Troy Shoemaker at 0151-

4 0 5 - 2 1 2 9 4 o r e - m a i l a t

troy.shoemaker@us.army.mil.

Central Texas College is looking for

qualified criminal justice instructors.

Applicants should have a two-year de-

gree from a regionally accredited school

with a minimum five years of work experi-

ence in the field or a four-year degree

from a regionally accredited school with

three years of work related experience. If

interested, contact the Bamberg repre-

sentative at 0951-300-7467, e-mail bam-

berg@europe.ctcd.edu or stop by the

Education Center. (7/19/10)

AAFES Bamberg is accepting applica-

tions for entry-level retail and food ser-

vice positions. Join our team, log on to

www.aafes.com today and be part of our

new workforce of tomorrow. For more

information, call the Human Resources

Office at 0951-303159.

There is an immediate opening for a full–

time Wellness Counselor at the Bamberg

Women, Infants, and Children Office.

This position requires a Registered Dieti-

tian or a Bachelor of Science degree in

nutrition, dietetics, nursing, or Registered

Nurse with Associate of Arts degree or

home economics with an emphasis in

nutrition. Job requirements include com-

puter experience, knowledge of maternal

and infant nutrition as well as proven

counseling skills. Must have a current

driver's license. Travel may be re-

quired. Interested persons can send

resumes to Jenny.Dietrich@eur.army.mil

or 09721-96-8986/6791. (7/19/10)

AUTOMOBILES

For Sale: Toyota RAV4, 2003. Asking

$9,000. Toyota RAV4 is a four-cylinder,

gold, leather seats, 78,000 miles, regular

maintenance, no accidents. E-mail

dinie76@hotmail.com for photos and

more information. (12/1/10)

For Sale: Red 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T,

$6,000, 4-door, 2.7 liter, V6 automatic

transmission, leather seats, 4 disc CD

changer, auto-start, alarm, A/C, power

seat, rear spoiler, all season tires, alloy

17" rims, new brakes, rotors, and battery,

single owner. Call Liz at 0170-907-9377

for info. (10/25/10)

For Sale: 2008 Toyota Tacoma, Pre-

Runner SR-5, VR 6 (236 HP). Less than

15.5K miles. Auto Transmission, Class III

hitch, oil cooler, limited slip differential,

access cab, upgraded interior (CD, etc),

two-wheel drive. Asking $20,500. For

more information, call 0951-300-8901 or

0954-998-8078, or e-mail gib-

bonstr@hotmail.com.

For Sale: Ford Fusion, 2007. Asking

$10,750. 2007 Ford Fusion I4 SE, 4-

cylinder, dark blue pearl metallic, char-

coal interior, black leather seats. 35,000

miles, regular maintenance, no acci-

dents. Will deliver anywhere in Germany.

E-mail becklor@gmail.com for photos

and more information. (8/10/10)

For Sale: Mitsubishi Montero LS 1995

$2,800 OBO; SUV 6-passenger, Security

Alarm. System, CD/MP3 player, Heater/

AC, Automatic, Power Windows, Cruise

Control, Excellent Condition, No problem

with vehicle inspection, Owner PCS'ing,

call 0152-285-74842 or e-mail Amber-

glen5602@yahoo.com. (8/30/10)

For Sale: For Sale: 2007 Harley David-

son Night Rod Special (US Spec). Gloss

black, 9,500 miles, excellent condition

(garage kept), new tires, new battery, two

sets of mirrors, cover included for

$13,000 OBO. For more information or

p i c t u r e s , e - m a i l a b r a -

ham.goepfert@yahoo.com or krid-

dy43@hotmail.com. (10/6/10)

FOR SALE

The Bamberg Girl Scouts' is accepting

donations for a garage sale to be held at

a later date. E-mail questions to chris-

typreston@yahoo.com.

Weight Bench $75; Curl Bar $20; 2 Long

Bars $15 each; 2 Dumbbell Bars

$10 for the set. 4x10 lb plates, 2x5 kg

plates, 10x5 lb plates, 4x10 lb plates,

2x10 kg plates, 2x25 lb plates, 2x3 lb

plates. All weights are 40 cents per

pound and the complete set price can be

negotiable. Leg Extender $50; Computer

Desk $30. Call 0951-300-7044. (11/8/10)

AAFES Bello 60" TV stand black glass

and wood face. Purchased three months

ago for $500, selling for $400. Two

cherry wood DVD / CD cases. Each

holds 156 DVDs, $60 for both. Pictures

available. For more information, e-mail

stacydodson123@yahoo.com or call

0170-328-7496. (8/23/10)

MISCELLANEOUS

Anyone having any claims on or obliga-

tions to the estate of Sgt. Raymond C.

Alcaraz of the 173rd Brigade Support

Battalion, should contact the summary

court officer, 1st Lt. Rachel Larson, at

0951-300-9118 or e-mai l Ra-

chel.larson@eur.army.mil. (9/15/10)

Anyone having any claims on or obliga-

tions to the estate of Pfc. James A. Page

should contact the summary court martial

officer, Chief Warrant Officer Ling F.

Chen, at 0951-300-7756. (9/15/10)

Anyone having any claims on or obliga-

tions to the estate of Pfc. Matthew E.

George should contact the summary

court martial officer, 1st Lt. Homar M.

Marval, at 0172-445-7909 or e-mail

homar.marval@eur.army.mil. (9/15/10)

Garage wanted! Looking for a garage to

park a vehicle in Bamberg, preferable on

post. Call 0179-763-2766.

The Bamberg Hospitality House supports

the ministry of the Warner Barracks

Chapel by of fering addi t ional

opportunities for discipleship, Bible study,

fellowship (that includes food, often!),

weekend activities, etc. Join us Friday

nights for 6:30 p.m. dinner and Bible

study at our home (Sonnenstrasse 7;

9 6 1 7 5 P e t t s t a d t ; e - m a i l

www.cadence.org/huisjen or call 09502-

8037). Join us on Sundays at the 11 a.m.

for the Protestant service (post chapel).

PCSing? Can’t find a new home for your

dog? Please don’t abandon him/her, call

us first. No questions asked. We are a

privately funded non-profit dog rescue.

Will give your dog solace and placement

with a new, loving family. Located in

Bamberg and open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Call 0954-532-2881 or e-mail solacedo-

grescue@yahoo.com. (8/23/10)

AD SUBMISSIONS

When submitting a classified ad for

publication, be sure to include your

name, address and telephone number.

We will not advertise commercial

services. Classified ads will be erased

after three weeks of being published in

the Warner Weekly. If you have

something you want to advertise in the

classified section, please e-mail your

submission to the Public Affairs Office at

bambergpao@eur.army.mil. We will

ONLY accept classified ads by e-mail.

We will not accept advertisements by

phone or hand-written. These classified

ads are a free service to you and in order

for us to provide them, they must be in a

cut-and-paste text only format. We hope

this service is something you will utilize.

For more information, call 0951-300-1600

or e-mail bambergpao@eur.army.mil.

Dec. 18 Regensburg Christmas Market $30 Smell the roasted almonds, purchase a nutcracker and enjoy the holiday

spirit with a trip to the Regensburg Christmas Market. Trip includes transpor-

tation; departs the chapel parking lot at 9 a.m. and returns around 7 p.m.

Jan. 14-17 Ski & Snowboard $225 Grab your gear or get a reduced rental ($20) with ODR and hit the slopes.

Ischgl has endless miles of slopes with the latest lifts, along with the best

nightlife in an Austrian ski town! Trip includes transportation, three-nights

lodging at double or triple occupancy (first come first serve) and breakfast.

DOES NOT INCLUDE LIFT PASS. Departs Jan. 14 from ODR at 2 a.m.,

returns Jan. 17 around 10 p.m.

Jan. 22 Wine Tasting $30 Tease your taste buds as you sample different wines at Schloss Buttenheim.

Learn the differences between a Merlot and Silvaner, among others. Wine,

olive oil, and other gourmet items can be purchased, so be sure to bring your

VAT forms. Trip departs ODR at 1 p.m., returns about 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 Snowshoe Hike $25 Discover a new way to traverse the winter plains by joining ODR on a snow-

shoe hike through the Fichtegebirge winter wonderland! Trip includes snow-

shoes and transportation. Departs ODR at 10 a.m., returns about. 5 p.m.

Trips and Travel Opportunities Take a trip with Bamberg Outdoor Recreation in December

Registration for trips begins the 15th of the month before the sched-

uled trip and must be made no later than the Monday before the

scheduled leave date or they may be cancelled. To sign up or for

more information, go to Outdoor Recreation, Building 7116 or call

0951-300-9376/7955. All trips depart and arrive from ODR unless

otherwise noted. No refund will be given for no-shows. Military duty restraint or illness will be refunded with documentation. For more trips, visit http://www.bamberg.army.mil/

directorates/dfmwr/odr.asp.

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Outside the Gate

Weekend events in and around Bamberg Dec. 10 - 19

Friday, Dec. 10

5 p.m. Advent music for organ; St. Stephanskirche (church),

Stephansplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg

5 p.m. Die Schweinfurter Schlachtschüssel (Schweinfurt meat platter);

3-hour dinner event with typical Franconian meats and sausages,

no plates – just small wooden boards to eat from; starts at

Restaurant Ebracher Hof in the Rittergasse; cost €20 per person,

tickets need to purchased in advance at the Tourist Information,

Rathaus, Markt 1, Schweinfurt; phone: 09721-513600

8 p.m. Scarlet Road; Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg,

0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de

9 p.m. The Peacocks, Sound´n Arts Club, Sandstrasse 20, 96049

Bamberg

Saturday, Dec. 11

8 a.m. Hiking in Oberasbach; 5K, 10K, 21K, start at St. Johannes-

Strasse (DJK Halle), 90522 Oberasbach; fees are € 1.50 for IVV

stamp, €3.80 for stamp and figurine, for more information contact

Mr. Schweininger at 0911-698065 or e-mail

Rudolf.schweininger@arcor.de or contact Mr. Berdami at

0911-794919 or e-mail be-hermann_berdami@t-online.de;

(also on Sunday)

8 a.m. Hiking in Weissenbrunn; 5K and 10K, start at ―Leßbachtalhalle‖,

Schulweg 4, Weissenbrunn; fees are €1.50 for IVV stamp and

€3.80 for stamp and figurine, for more information contact

Mr. Rupp at 09261-2146

4 p.m. Christmas Market in Pettstadt; Kirchplatz, 96175 Pettstadt (also

Sunday)

6 p.m. Medieval and renaissance concert; classical Christmas music;

Schloss Wernsdorf, Zur Schleifmühle 4, 96129 Wernsdorf, 0951-

54900, info@capella-antiqua.de, www.capella-antiqua.de

6:30 p.m. Don Carlo, opera by Guiseppe Verdi; live from the MET at the

CineStar movie theater in the Atrium shopping mall, Bamberg;

admission: €27

8 p.m. Franz Benton; Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg,

0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de

8:30 p.m. Salsa Navidad in the Haas-Säle; Haas-Säle, Obere

Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, 0951-53304,

info@haas-saele.de, www.haas-saele.de

9 p.m. Uni Bigband, Swing, Rock, Pop, Funk; Jazzclub Bamberg e.V.,

Obere Sandstrasse 18, 96050 Bamberg

Sunday, Dec. 12

9 a.m. International cat exhibit; meet Garfield’s relatives;

admission: €5, children under 15 free; Jahn-Kulturhalle,

Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Strasse 10, 91301 Forchheim,

phone: 0911-2448107, visit: www.bavarian-cfa.de

10 a.m. Christmas Market and market day in Burgebrach; Markt-

and Hauptstrasse, 96138 Burgebrach

1 p.m. Advent Market in Altendorf; Egloffsteiner Hof, Egloffsteiner

Ring 2, 96146 Altendorf

Friday, Dec. 17

9:30 a.m. Last minute – exquisite items for Christmas; arts & crafts

made from fine china, ceramics and more; Altes Rathaus

(entrance at Sammlung Ludwig), Obere Brücke 1, 96047 Bamberg

(through Sunday)

Saturday, Dec. 18

6 p.m. Egypt during the times of the pharaohs; photo exhibit; Schloss

Burgellern, Kirchplatz 1, 96110 Schesslitz, 0954-277-4750,

info@burgellern.de

6:30 p.m. ―Vom Himmel hoch‖ (concert with traditional German Christmas

songs); St. Martin church, Weichenwasserlos, Martinsberg 2,

96110 Schesslitz; contact Dr. Christian Rinck, 0954-322-2687,

free admission, donations welcome

8 p.m. Two in Tune; Live Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg,

0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de

9 p.m. OZ ONE; Sound´n Arts Club, Sandstrasse 20, 96049 Bamberg

9 p.m. Schweinsohr Selection, Funk, Soul; Jazzclub Bamberg e.V.,

Obere Sandstrasse 18, 96050 Bamberg

Sunday, Dec. 19

5 p.m. Christmas musical; modern and classical music recreating the

Christmas story; Erlöserkirche (church), Kunigundendamm 15,

96050 Bamberg; diakon-wenzel@gmx.net; tickets: pfar -

ramt.erloeser.ba@elkb.de

8 p.m. Steve Reeves; Live Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg,

0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de

Special Events:

Special Exhibit: Reconstruction and Economic Miracle

(Wiederaufbau und Wirtschaftswunder): the exhibit features the time

right after World War II and the early 1960s in Franconia. Visitors learn

how people experienced these turbulent times, economically and socially;

open through Jan. 23, closed on Mondays and Dec. 24-25; Historisches

Museum Bayreuth, Kirchplatz 4, Bayreuth, historischesmu-

seum@bayreuth.de, www.historischesmuseum-bayreuth.de

Christmas Market in Bamberg: Now – Dec. 23; various concerts and

events surrounding the market like the Medieval Christmas Market inside

Geyerswörth castle (Dec. 4 – 12), and the Arts & Crafts Market (Dec. 11 –

12). There is also an exhibition of various nativity sets (Bamberger Krip-

penweg) in Bamberg’s churches and museums (now – Jan 6, 2011). Visit:

www.weihnachtsmarkt-bamberg.de

Christkindlesmarkt in Nürnberg: the most famous German Christmas

market. Aside from the traditional German booths, you can enjoy arts &

crafts from several countries like Turkey, Poland, France, Sri Lanka, Italy,

the US, and more. Nürnberg, Hauptmarkt (main market place downtown

Nürnberg); visit: www.christkindlesmarkt.de

More Christmas Markets: Würzburg (now – Dec. 23) in downtown area;

Erlangen (now – Dec. 23) at the Schlossplatz in Erlangen; Frankfurt/Main

(now – Dec. 22) in the historical downtown area around the ―Römer‖ (city

hall), Römerberg, Frankfurt; Fulda (now – Dec. 23) in the historical down-

town area in front of the Dom (cathedral) and castle, special exhibit of

nativity sets from around the world at the Aula Alte Universität

Energy-saving Tips

1. When shopping for appliances, look for the

ENEGY STAR label.

2. Take short showers instead of baths.

3. Carpeting on floors in bathrooms and kitch-

ens is a heat-saver and comfort-maker.

Recycling Tips 1. Buy products with the least amount

of packaging or none at all.

2. Be creative- find new ways to re-

duce waste quantity and toxicity.

3. Buy reconditioned electrical appliances.

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children; members of the Outreach Kontakt Club have spent time visiting with the stu-dents every holiday season for the past few years, particularly visiting the 3-6 year-old

group. The club is part of an Army in Europe pro-gram designed to promote German and American friendship overseas. Club mem-bers take part in a variety of activities throughout the year. German President of the club Klaus Kirchhof said he looks forward to visiting

the school every year. It originated under the slogan Toys for Tots three years ago, he said. And every Kon-takt Club president since then has visited the school. More than a donation of toys for the chil-

dren, attendees spent time listening to the

children’s renditions of German, American

and Spanish seasonal songs including

―Jingle Bells‖ and ―Feliz Navidad.‖

The visitors then shared information about

who they were and where they were from.

Sgt. Roberto Alcantar-Aleman, a Soldier in

the 16th Sustainment Brigade, told the chil-

dren that growing up in the desert he saw

little green or snow.

The children were asked to name different

animals as they each picked a stuffed ani-

mal from the large donated pile in the mid-

dle of the room. Soldiers and club members then handed out candy and other treats.

―The kids like it because it is something

else in their daily work and they are very

happy to get very little things,‖ Kirchhof

said. ―They enjoy it.‖

According to the Soldiers in attendance,

they get just as much out of it as the chil-

dren.

―You see the kids faces, how they react to

what they’re getting and it’s just priceless,‖

Alcantar-Aleman said.

Jendrzejewski, who is in her second year

as an Outreach Kontakt Club member, was

able to take part in the program last year

and enjoyed visiting with the children.

Though not a part of the club, Alcantar-

Aleman found the experience valuable.

―You actually get to mingle with the com-munity and not just be locked down to

post,‖ he said.

For more information about the Outreach

Kontakt Club, contact Kirchhof at 0951-

24378 or b.k.kirchhof@web.de or contact

the Capt. Carlos Rivera at 0951-300-1610

or Carlos.rivera2@eur.army.mil.

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free classes the gym already has including a circuit PT and indoor cycling class. The reason the two new classes have a fee is that they are taught by contractors. ―The free classes are offered by staff members, who are already on the clock, or volunteers within the community,‖ Williams said. ―The contractors are certified instructors.‖ Williams is pleased with the classes the gym offers. ―The quality of classes here at the Freedom Fitness Facility is amazing,‖ she said. However, she said she would love to increase the number and vari-ety of classes. ―I just don’t know who we have in the community,‖ she said. ―I am always looking to offer more classes. If you are interested I can help lead you in the right direction.‖ If anyone is certified in a fitness-related activity and is interested in teaching a class or anyone who would like to find out about the cer-tification process, is asked to contact Williams. All classes can be paid at the front desk at the Freedom Fitness Facility before the class.

For more information about the Freedom Fitness Facility and its classes, log on to www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr or log on to their Facebook site at Bamberg Sports & Fitness. To receive a copy of the monthly class schedule and any updates, e-mail Tonya Williams at tonya.l.williams@eur.army.mil.

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Mindy Campbell

Several dozen community members, led by instructor Annie

Heavrin, work up a sweat during a Zumba class on a recent Tues-

day morning at the Freedom Fitness Facility. Zumba, a Latin-

inspired dance fitness class, is one of several new classes the fa-

cility is now offering..

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"It's important that we take this time to recognize our unit's sacrifices and accom-

plishments, as it highlights the honorable service of this great brigade and reminds

us of why we serve," said Col. Jim Johnson, commander of 173rd ABCT. "In an era

when it’s tempting to chase personal ambition and narrow self interest, everyone

here: Sky Soldier, family member, supporters of the 173rd, all of you have chosen

the opposite. You have answered the call to duty."

During the ceremony, a monument dedicated to all of the brigade's fallen heroes

was unveiled.

In addition to the unveiling of the Sky Soldiers’ mobile monument, the brigade and

its units uncased their colors, making their return from Afghanistan official in front of

a crowd that filled the FFF. Camp Ederle, in Vicenza, Italy, will be conducting a

similar ceremony Dec. 9.

"This will be a mobile monument - one that will go with the brigade wherever it is

stationed symbolically representing the fact that we will never forget our fallen he-

roes who gave their lives so that others could live," Johnson said.

Personnel from the 173rd ABCT ensured that the Families of the fallen Soldiers

could make the trip to Germany to see the unveiling of the monument and be a part

of the ceremony.

―Everyone here has been so nice to us,‖ said Cristi Page, sister of Spc. James An-

thony Page, who was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan Aug.

31. ―We appreciate everything that has been done here.‖

Johnson also made sure to thank all members of the 173rd ABCT as well as family

members, with a special emphasis on the family members of the fallen.

―With recognition, there must also be thanks,‖ Johnson added. "Your presence to-

day, reinforced our efforts to never forget the sacrifices that your sons, brothers and

husbands made so that we may succeed and live."

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tion, they will be able to help clients not only ac-

cess the programs that address their immediate

concerns, but also take advantage of programs that

help them meet longer-term goals. If clients need

specialized assistance, these staff will make sure

they see the right person and will follow up until

they have gotten the help they need.

Another idea is to decentralize service delivery

locations. ACS will continue to deliver services in

traditional ACS centers, but they will also move out

to units, in/out processing centers, post exchanges,

commissaries, Soldier Readiness Processing sites,

community centers, off-post locations — wherever

they need to go to support Soldiers and Families in

their communities. In addition, ACS will increase its

delivery of services online through Army One-

Source (www.myArmyOneSource.com), to reach

all Soldiers and Family members regardless of

location or component.

We will continue to seek feedback on these and

other proposed changes during focus groups I will

hold during my upcoming visits to installations. I

want to hear from you, Soldiers and Family mem-

bers, about what will work for you, and from your

leaders about how to enhance ACS support. Once

you have helped us refine our thinking, we will use

your input to design pilot programs at five installa-

tions. The pilot programs will run from April to Octo-

ber 2011.

The intent behind the proposals — and behind any

change ultimately made permanent — is to ensure

that Soldiers and family members can find the right

service at the right time, the first time they seek

assistance. There is no wrong door for accessing

ACS services. No matter whom Soldiers and Fam-

ily members talk with or where they seek services,

they have come to the right place. ACS is there for

them now, when they are dealing with today's con-

cern, and tomorrow, as they pursue long-term per-

sonal goals.

ACS is by no means the only organization on an

installation providing services and programs that

contribute to the quality of life for Soldiers and

Families, but it is often the first place Soldiers and

Families look to. So it is a natural place for the In-

stallation Management Community to look to as

well, as we continually seek ways to make the de-

livery of services as effective as possible.

The work of ACS and other quality-of-life service

providers is highly visible, tangible proof that the

Army is delivering on the promises of the Army

Family Covenant. Because of the importance of

those promises, we in the Installation Management

Community take our responsibility for the delivery

of services very seriously. We are committed to

providing a strong, supportive environment. The

long-term strength of our all-volunteer Army de-

pends on the well-being of Soldiers and Families,

but more than that, we owe it to our Soldiers and

Families, for their ongoing service and dedication.

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Mindy Campbell

Family members and 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Soldiers comfort each

other as they look at the newly unveiled mobile memorial commemorating the

fallen Sky Soldiers. The memorial was unveiled during a ceremony Dec. 7 at the

Freedom Fitness Facility. Several family members traveled to Germany to attend

the ceremony.