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t Citizen Vol. 38, CNo. 13 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart July 9, 2009 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community EUCOM bids Craddock farewell, welcomes Stavridis By Larry Reilly Craddock handed over the reins of the USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office U.S. Southern Command to Stavridis. Craddock will now retire after rmy Gen. John Craddock nearly 40 years of service. clutched the colors of the During the ceremony, Craddock AU.S. European Command praised his staff and his replacement. for the last time before handing it over “To the EUCOM staff, your stan- to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates dard of excellence and your profes- during the USEUCOM change of sionalism set an example for all to command ceremony at Patch Barracks follow. Together, we completed what June 30. I think is heretofore unheard of: spin- This was the second consecutive ning off a new geographical combatant time he has handed over the colors to command,” Craddock said. “The estab- lishment of AFRICOM is a strategic Adm. James G. Stavridis, who became accomplishment that has improved Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett the 15th USEUCOM commander and Adm. James G. Stavridis, new USEUCOM commander, receives the guidon from the first to wear a Navy uniform. In 2006, See Command on page 3 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates during the change of command ceremony. Summer school keeps brains active with hands-on science

Story and photo by Susan Huseman ment of Defense Education Activity. Each group is student-led. “The teacher is the facili- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office The curriculum is designed to enrich and reinforce tator,” said Faerber. “This helps the students become student learning through high-interest, hands-on independent and learn how to give directions.” wo weeks after the last bell rang for sum- activities focused on language arts and math skills, Team leaders organize their groups, hand out ma- mer break, 11-year-old Molly McCoy found said Teacher-In-Charge Victoria Faerber. “It’s not a terials and keep their fellow students focused. “You Therself back in a classroom. remedial program,” she added. have to tell people this and that, but what’s fun about She and 69 other students are enrolled in a summer It’s not a typical class, either. Faerber’s class is it is that you get to sit in a comfy chair,” said Joshua enrichment program at Patch Elementary School. composed of 24 third through fifth-graders. Kinder- Clark, 12, on his first day as team leader. “My dad signed me up because it would keep my gartners, first- and second-graders are divided into But even with a comfortable chair, being a team brain active, instead of letting it fry over the summer,” two more classes. leader can be a tough job. “Sometimes I have to com- she said. The students in each class are divided into groups, mand [students] to stop. It’s kind of hard,” Joshua The four-week, half-day program for students in and rotate between three stations: exploration, inves- said. kindergarten to fifth grade is sponsored by the Depart- tigation and creation. But it’s not all on the team leaders’ shoulders. Older students, called pathfinders, are paired with the Teacher-In-Charge younger students. Issues are solved through a chain of Vanessa Faerber command: pathfinder, team leader and teacher. “It’s prepares children about the students taking charge and learning to work for a lesson together,” Faerber said. during the Patch They’re also having a good time. “We get to do a Elementary School bunch of fun activities,” said Adriel Moran, 11. “It’s summer enrichment more interactive than just writing in a notebook.” program. Seventy With activities on dinosaurs, life in space, volca- students in grades noes, the coral reef and mysteries of the deep to come, 1-5 are attending Adriel is excited about getting to study sea creatures this summer’s such as the starfish, crayfish and squid. “I’m most look- program, which ing forward to biology and sea animals,” he said. focuses on subjects The students aren’t the only ones who enjoy the such as dinosaurs, summer program. “During the year, I’m a reading life in space and teacher,” Faerber said. “We don’t get to do a lot of hands volcanoes. on activities like science experiments. It’s fun.”

Page 5 Pages 8-9 inside Garrison begins Independence Day his renovation projects celebration t This summer, USAG Stuttgart will begin Hundreds of Stuttgart community $50 million worth of renovation projects members turned out for the annual July edition for improving the garrison, including a 4 bash at Husky Field commemorating new shoppette and CDC. America’s independence. Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, July 9, 2009 The Citizen, July 9, 2009 NewS Page 3 Soldier’s sacrifice prompts question: Why do you serve? Command ...... News & Notes Continued from page 1 and Kip Ward can now focus on partnerships in two Commentary by entire continents with all the advantages that come Conversational German class- Lt. Col. Victor Moncrieffe regional and global security. And, while the birth of with living in the very same neighborhood. Thanks 31st Security Forces Squadron commander I could tell what kind of man her son was. I knew that AFRICOM made headlines and blog banners around to John, any willing nation, no matter what size, can es available through USO the globe, and rightfully so, the challenges associated and does contribute to global security.” The Conversational German Language n the summer of 2006, while assigned to the ‘ her son didn’t serve for prestige, money or medals, but with separation went largely unnoticed. According to Mullen, seeing issues from the Program is moving from the Panzer Education U.S. Air Force Academy, I met a young man did what thousands of young men and women across “Together, we reorganized the staff for success, vantage point of another culture is important to being Center to the United Service Organizations of- Iwho reinforced the reason why I serve. we reanalyzed our theater strategy to accomplish the a successful leader, and no one works harder at this fice beginning July 27. The program will retain I was about to enter an elevator when he and his our nation do every day: serve the greater good. mission of a changed area of responsibility, and we than Stavridis. its original structure. mother, an instructor at the academy, walked in to reprioritized the distribution of resources to dovetail “No one is better at seeing issues in other people’s The five-week course meets twice a week. ascend to the upper floors of the academic building. with our new posture. That list goes on and on, but eyes. While at the helm of SOUTHCOM, he personi- Five levels, from basic to advanced, are offered. the fact is you executed all those details flawlessly, The mother introduced me to her son, and I could Air Force was still hiring, but ultimately wished him of young men and women across our nation do every fied engagement, building upon the successes that Ten classes are scheduled for the summer. already size him up as an upright young man who ’ on time and to standard,” he said. John left,” Mullen said. “He taught commitment by Each class costs €100. The textbook costs the best of luck in his future endeavors. His smile and day: serve the greater good. “Jim (Stavridis), best wishes to you, Laura and an additional €20. was a poster child for military service. firm hand shake said it all. To this day, the picture of Spc. Dane R. Balcon showing commitment to the people of the region, Juliette, as you drop anchor at your newest port. You To enroll, visit the USO on the third floor of As I shook his hand, he informed me that he was On Sept. 5, 2007, the news spread that a child of remains a permanent fixture on my desk to remind and I’m confident that Jim Stavridis will bring great join a first-rate crew, and I know with you at the helm, Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. The class and about to graduate high school and was contemplat- an Air Force Academy instructor had been lost to an me that freedom is indeed not free, but has a price. lessons and tremendous energy to EUCOM. With his the command is going to enjoy fair winds, smooth book must be paid for before class starts. ing a life in uniform. I took the opportunity to try to improvised explosive device attack in Iraq ... it was That price is paid in the air, land and sea by the men experience and intellect, there is no one better posi- sailing and calm waters,” Craddock said. tioned than Jim to band historical alliances with new The class schedule can be found online at recruit the young man into the Air Force, and that’s the young man I had met in the elevator almost a year and women in uniform who serve our great country The praises for a job well done didn’t all come partners. To confront and overcome today’s tougher www.stuttgart.army.mil under “Hot Topics.” when I learned that he came from a proud military earlier, killed in action at 19 years old. around the world, making sacrifices every day to from Craddock, nor were they all directed toward security challenges, Jim and Laurie will continue the For more information, call the USO at 431- history, as both his parents were serving or had served Although very difficult for me, out of respect, I preserve our nation’s values and our way of life. commanders. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Craddocks’ mission, build upon their successes, and 3505/civ. 07031-153505. in the military. attended the wake and stood in line to provide my con- While there may be various personal reasons why Joint Chiefs of Staff , who also presided over the help lead us all to a future which holds what we all His mother explained that her son wanted to join dolences to the family. It was a closed casket. When some serve (finances, education, opportunity, travel, Officials give end-of-fiscal-year ceremony with Gates, addressed another “soldier” want: a world of opportunity for our children to share the Army as his father did, and I could tell he was it was my turn, the mother saw me and immediately etc.), I believe we ultimately serve because of the in the Craddock family. together in peace and security.” tuition assistance guidance excited about the opportunity of serving, as well. screamed out “You know, you know” repeatedly as I belief that there is something bigger than ourselves Mullen said Mrs. Craddock rallied spouses during Stavridis, who was brief in his remarks, thanked Soldiers registering for end-of-year college However, by the expression on his mother’s face, I embraced her and shared in her grief. that’s worth defending. regular quality of life conferences and championed the Craddocks for all they did and talked about the classes through the GoArmyEd Web site must could also tell she had concerns about her son’s plans In the five-minute meeting inside the elevator, Call it patriotism, a way of life, freedom; the fact volunteerism, health care and youth education. “Do- command he was about to take. “The European com- do so before the Army’s fiscal year closeout of service. She knew we were a nation at war, and she knew that I could tell what kind of man her remains that those of us in uniform, regardless of ing her expeditionary best, she organized a school on Sept. 29. mand was in a sense born in the fire of war. It came there was no doubt in her mind that her son would son was, and to what lengths he would go to serve specialty, serve for the greater good. supplies drive for an all-girls school in Kabul, Af- This does not impact registration for courses into existence after the second World War — now a do his part. his country. That’s what Spc. Balcon believed, and that’s what ghanistan, and personally delivered the supplies to starting Oct. 1, 2009 or later (FY10 enroll- most distant conflict — but it has today, fundamen- As we stopped at the designated floor, I once again She knew that I knew that her son didn’t serve for I believe as well. the school of 1,500 young women — listening to their ments), according to Installation Management- tally, a vision of peace,” Stavridis said. shook this young man’s hand, reminded him that the prestige, money or medals, but did what thousands So I ask you, why do you serve? hopes and dreams for a brighter future. Our greater Command-Europe Army Continuing Education military family is going to miss both of you.” “General Eisenhower said ‘In this world of ours Services officials. Mullen praised Craddock for what he did not only growing ever smaller, we must avoid becoming a “The important message for Soldiers is that On The STreeT at EUCOM, but also at NATO. community of fear and hate and instead be a proud if they plan to take a class starting Sept. 30 or

he “Looking at how NATO and EUCOM have confederation of trust and respect.’ I think those are sooner, they must register prior to Sept. 29,” said

t evolved under John Craddock’s watch is truly amaz- good words, and they will be in my mind as I move Ruth Foster, IMCOM-Europe ACES education Citizen What are you reading this summer? ing. The kinds of ideas you now take for granted were forward with this magnificent team,” he continued. services specialist. Col. Richard M. Pastore mere concepts during my time in Naples a few years “I will not do it alone. With me are my wife, my U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander ago,” Mullen said. “Notions that were little more than daughters, a perfect chain of command, and above all, Selling USAREUR-plated cars Public Affairs Officer Editor notes on napkins are now vital elements of our global ... tens of thousands of shipmates in the U.S. European to non-ID cardholders Larry Reilly Susan Huseman security. 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News & Notes Continued from page 1 and Kip Ward can now focus on partnerships in two entire continents with all the advantages that come Conversational German class- regional and global security. And, while the birth of with living in the very same neighborhood. Thanks AFRICOM made headlines and blog banners around to John, any willing nation, no matter what size, can es available through USO the globe, and rightfully so, the challenges associated and does contribute to global security.” The Conversational German Language with separation went largely unnoticed. According to Mullen, seeing issues from the Program is moving from the Panzer Education “Together, we reorganized the staff for success, vantage point of another culture is important to being Center to the United Service Organizations of- we reanalyzed our theater strategy to accomplish the a successful leader, and no one works harder at this fice beginning July 27. The program will retain mission of a changed area of responsibility, and we than Stavridis. its original structure. reprioritized the distribution of resources to dovetail “No one is better at seeing issues in other people’s The five-week course meets twice a week. with our new posture. That list goes on and on, but eyes. While at the helm of SOUTHCOM, he personi- Five levels, from basic to advanced, are offered. the fact is you executed all those details flawlessly, fied engagement, building upon the successes that Ten classes are scheduled for the summer. on time and to standard,” he said. John left,” Mullen said. “He taught commitment by Each class costs €100. The textbook costs “Jim (Stavridis), best wishes to you, Laura and showing commitment to the people of the region, an additional €20. Juliette, as you drop anchor at your newest port. You and I’m confident that Jim Stavridis will bring great To enroll, visit the USO on the third floor of join a first-rate crew, and I know with you at the helm, lessons and tremendous energy to EUCOM. With his Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. The class and the command is going to enjoy fair winds, smooth experience and intellect, there is no one better posi- book must be paid for before class starts. sailing and calm waters,” Craddock said. tioned than Jim to band historical alliances with new The class schedule can be found online at The praises for a job well done didn’t all come partners. To confront and overcome today’s tougher www.stuttgart.army.mil under “Hot Topics.” from Craddock, nor were they all directed toward security challenges, Jim and Laurie will continue the For more information, call the USO at 431- commanders. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Craddocks’ mission, build upon their successes, and 3505/civ. 07031-153505. Joint Chiefs of Staff , who also presided over the help lead us all to a future which holds what we all Officials give end-of-fiscal-year ceremony with Gates, addressed another “soldier” want: a world of opportunity for our children to share in the Craddock family. together in peace and security.” tuition assistance guidance Mullen said Mrs. Craddock rallied spouses during Stavridis, who was brief in his remarks, thanked Soldiers registering for end-of-year college regular quality of life conferences and championed the Craddocks for all they did and talked about the classes through the GoArmyEd Web site must volunteerism, health care and youth education. “Do- command he was about to take. “The European com- do so before the Army’s fiscal year closeout ing her expeditionary best, she organized a school on Sept. 29. mand was in a sense born in the fire of war. It came supplies drive for an all-girls school in Kabul, Af- This does not impact registration for courses into existence after the second World War — now a ghanistan, and personally delivered the supplies to starting Oct. 1, 2009 or later (FY10 enroll- most distant conflict — but it has today, fundamen- the school of 1,500 young women — listening to their ments), according to Installation Management- hopes and dreams for a brighter future. Our greater tally, a vision of peace,” Stavridis said. Command-Europe Army Continuing Education military family is going to miss both of you.” “General Eisenhower said ‘In this world of ours Services officials. Mullen praised Craddock for what he did not only growing ever smaller, we must avoid becoming a “The important message for Soldiers is that at EUCOM, but also at NATO. community of fear and hate and instead be a proud if they plan to take a class starting Sept. 30 or “Looking at how NATO and EUCOM have confederation of trust and respect.’ I think those are sooner, they must register prior to Sept. 29,” said evolved under John Craddock’s watch is truly amaz- good words, and they will be in my mind as I move Ruth Foster, IMCOM-Europe ACES education ing. The kinds of ideas you now take for granted were forward with this magnificent team,” he continued. services specialist. mere concepts during my time in Naples a few years “I will not do it alone. With me are my wife, my ago,” Mullen said. “Notions that were little more than daughters, a perfect chain of command, and above all, Selling USAREUR-plated cars notes on napkins are now vital elements of our global ... tens of thousands of shipmates in the U.S. European to non-ID cardholders security. He has provided precious talent and resourc- Command, who today stand to watch across this most When selling, donating or transferring a U.S. es from his own staff to stand up a new combatant fundamental of continents. ... I look forward to serv- Army Europe-plated vehicle to a non-ID card- commander in AFRICOM. Today, John (Craddock) ing with you. Let’s get underway,” Stavridis said. holder, such as a German national, car dealer, or junk yard, a customs Permit to Transfer (AE Form 550-175B) is required. Without this permit, car owners will not clear vehicle registration when it is time to trans- fer to a new duty location. Customs authorities may also require information on what happened to the vehicle. If you cannot show what happened to the ve- hicle, you may be identified in a military police report and subject to disciplinary action. The Permit to Transfer is available at the U.S. Forces customs office. For more informa- tion, call the U.S. Forces customs office at 431- 2657/2731/civ. 07031-15-2657/2731. Technology expo July 29 A technology expo, sponsored by Defense Information Systems Agency-Europe and the Stuttgart Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association chapter, will be held July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Patch Fit- ness Center. More than 65 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in information technology, such as data storage and retrieval, fiber optics and data mining. For more information, visit www.federalev- Larry Reilly ents.com, click on Patch Barracks, and choose Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shakes hands with Gen. John Craddock June 30 after the Government/Military link. the EUCOM change of command ceremony, as EUCOM Commander Adm. James Stavridis looks on. Page 4 FeaTureS The Citizen, July 9, 2009

Ask a JAG Flying Space Available requires Editor’s Note: Do you have a question you would like to see answered in a future edition of The Citizen? If so, contact “Ask a JAG” at flexibility, advance preparation [email protected]. By Brittany Carlson By Capt. Aaron L. Lancaster USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Stuttgart Legal Center he Space Available program can save service Q: I recently had a horrible moving experi- members and their families hundreds, even ence where a lot of my stuff got broken. In talk- Tthousands of dollars in travel expenses. ing to other people who recently moved, I have However, it does come with a price tag: prepared- been hearing about a new claims program ness and flexibility. called the Full Replacement Value program “The key to Space A is to be flexible,” said Staff and was wondering if you could explain the Sgt. Al Meyer, air transportation supervisor at the differences between the FRV program and the Ramstein Air Base passenger terminal. “We can at old claims system? least get you back to the States, where you can get a cheaper flight to where you need to go, if we can’t www.ramstein.af.mil A: There are two main differences between get you there.” Travelers wait for a flight at Ramstein Air Base. the new FRV program and the old system. Space Available allows service members and their First, unlike the old system, in which the families to fly free (or nearly free) of charge not only 4 and 5 can pretty much expect to wait a few days; claimant would deal directly with the govern- to the United States, but to any other U.S. air force I’ve seen people take as much as a week.” ment, the claimant now deals directly with base in the world. The quickest way to get to the U.S. is by taking the carrier. The claimant must first file his/ the first available flight, Meyer said. “If your name In order to take advantage of this benefit, service her 1840/1840R (pink form given at time of is called for a flight back to the States, take the flight. members and their family members must sign up at delivery) with the local claims office (Kelley You may not make that next roll call.” the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal they Barracks, Building 3212, Room 222) within However, the flight’s final stop in the U.S. is the wish to fly out of. To sign up, they can either e-mail the required 70 days from delivery. This can end of the line for passengers; from there, they have or fax their paperwork (see below) to the terminal, or expedite the claims process and allow faster to pay the rest of the way if their final destination is compensation. hand it in personally. The terminal will place them on elsewhere. The only exception to this is family mem- Also, dealing directly with the carrier allows a waiting list for flights based on their Category (1-6) bers who have been upgraded to a Category 3 or 4. the claimant more options, such as the option and the date and time that they signed up. Passengers must also pay their own way back to a to negotiate with the carrier to receive a higher On the day of the flight, only people marked present military passenger terminal for their return flight. compensation payment. during the roll call will be able to fly out. Meyer recom- Despite the extra effort and waiting time, the sav- Further, if the claimant is not satisfied with mended bringing a copy of the e-mail confirming the ings makes flying Space A worth it, said Alma Fowler, the service that they are receiving from the date and time of their sign-up to the airport as well. who flew Category 6 in May with her husband, a carrier, they retain the right to have their claim Ramstein Air Base is the closest terminal to U.S. retiree, and two children. adjudicated by their local military claims office Army Garrison Stuttgart that offers Space A flights. “I estimate we spent $350,” said Fowler, describing (although standard pre-FRE depreciation rules European destinations from Ramstein include her trip from Ramstein to March AFB in Riverside, will apply). Aviano, Italy; and Mildenhall, England. Passengers Calif. The Fowlers only paid for trip incidentals, a taxi Second, the carrier must replace any item are allowed to sign up for five country destinations ride and two nights in a hotel. “It would have been that is lost or destroyed with a new item, or simultaneously. Primary stateside destinations from $2,400, had we bought commercial ticket.” pay the cost of a new item of the same kind and Ramstein include Dover, Del.; McGuire AFB, N.J., quality, without deducting for depreciation. and Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Md. For more information, or to sign up for flights This means that if your $300, 10-year-old Since BWI is a commercial airport as well, passengers through Ramstein Air Base, visit www.ramstein.af.mil IKEA dining room table was destroyed or lost flying to and from this airport must pay a head tax of or call or fax information to 480-5364/civ. 06371- during shipment, then the carrier must replace $27.40. All other destinations are free. 47-5364. Sign-ups can also be e-mailed to spacea@ it with the same IKEA dining room table or The hardest time to get on a Space A flight is dur- ramstein.af.mil. Flight times are released 72 hours compensate you with the cost of a new dining ing the summer months and around holidays. “This is before the flight, and seat numbers are released six room table of like type and quality. The end our busiest time of the year,” Meyer said. “Categories hours before. result is that you would receive (under most circumstances) around $300 in this situation. Under the old system, the military claims office would be required to depreciate your Space A sign-up requirements table at 75 percent and you would receive about Service members need to have the command sponsorship letter ap- $75. Under the FRV program, a shipment where Active duty service members on emergency proving them to fly Space A. The letter must be multiple items are broken would result in a leave can fly in Category 1, and service members signed by a commanding officer in their spouse’s substantial increase in reimbursement. on environmental morale leave are in Category 2. unit. A claimant must file his or her claim with All others are in Category 3, as well as any family Spouses of deployed service members can be the carrier within nine months to qualify for members traveling with them. upgraded to Category 4 if their spouse has been FRV. Also, FRV applies to shipments with a To fly Space A, service members need their deployed more than 120 consecutive days and to pick-up date on or after October 1, 2007, for leave paperwork and military ID, and family Category 3 if the deployment is for more than 366 International Shipments (to/from OCONUS); members accompanying them need their military days. For these upgrades, the command sponsor- November 1, 2007, for domestic shipments ID card (ages 10 and up) and passports. ship letter must include the beginning and end dates (within the U.S.) and March 1, 2008, for Non- Service members cannot sign up for a Space of the deployment. Temporary Storage and Direct Procurement A flight until midnight on their first day of leave. Sign-ups last for 30 to 60 days for dependents. Method shipments. Sign-ups last for the length of leave. If their travel exceeds the 30 or 60 day limit, they Family members must re-sign up with a new command sponsor- This column is not intended as individual In Europe, command-sponsored spouses of ac- ship letter. or specific legal advice. If you have specific tive duty service members can fly unaccompanied Retirees issues or concerns you should consult a judge in Category 5. Retirees fly Space A in Category 6. They need advocate at 421-4152 or civ. 0711-729-4152. In addition to an ID card and passport, they to have a passport and military ID card. The Citizen, July 9, 2009 News Page 5 Army garrisons in Europe benefit from funding

Installation Management Com- Soldiers, along with enhancing energy ability and quality of life,” said Diane very good for our garrisons, probably mand Europe Public Affairs Office efficiency, the transportation infrastruc- Devens, director of IMCOM-Europe. the best ever for facility maintenance ture and community facilities. “Our ability to execute about 300 more and repair work, and that’s a tremen- mproved barracks, libraries, This year’s funding, coupled with projects than originally anticipated at dous success story for Europe.” street lights and roads are just favorable FY08 funding, has the cu- the beginning of the year is simply Indeed, every military community part of how Installation Man- I mulative impact of producing lasting great news for the Soldiers and families stands to gain in receiving the bulk of agement Command-Europe officials improvements in facilities that, up until stationed in Europe.” their priority SRM project funding. are applying the significant sum of now, have historically suffered from Funding strategy and project prior- For example, U.S. Army Garrison Sustainment, Restoration and Mod- funding challenges. ity development was a collaborative Stuttgart received $15.5 million in ernization funds flowing to Europe The dizzying list of projects aside, effort between garrisons and senior funding to completely renovate 3 bar- this year. what this really means to Soldiers and mission commanders. While not all racks to meet current Army standards. According to IMCOM-Europe of- families is that they will have more requirements could be addressed, the “FY08 and FY09 SRM funding ficials, this is the first year that Europe reason than ever to call their Europe collaborative approach best ensured has been significantly above histori- garrisons have ever received 100 per- garrison not only their home, but also that the most pressing maintenance cent of their authorized SRM funding. their hometown. needs were appropriately addressed. cal norms” noted Al Rasper, chief of The fiscal year 2009 funding en- “In Soldier terms this means that we Gary Berkner, chief of business IMCOM-Europe Public Works Divi- ables the reduction of outstanding work in the installation management business operations and integration for IMCOM- sion. “Over the next year to year- and service orders, more thorough will be eliminating some of the backlog Europe Public Works Division, said the and-a-half, we will see a number of execution of routine preventive main- of nagging maintenance deficiencies funding level this year is particularly improvements at garrisons that will tenance, the initiation of a number of in our barracks and around our com- welcome. enhance the quality of life for our unit-move transformation projects and munities while simultaneously making “Because we also received special- people, increase mission capability, initiation of projects that improve bar- some wise capital investments to our ly-appropriated funds in 2008,” Berkner deliver cost savings and provide en- racks and repair facilities of deployed infrastructure, thus improving sustain- said, “these last two years have been ergy improvements.” Stuttgart to see more than $50 million in facility improvements By Susan Huseman USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office ore than $50 million in construction and renovation projects will get underway Mthis summer and early fall in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. Construction on a child development center and shoppette, both on Kelley Barracks, will begin in early July. The CDC is a $5 million modular facility with a capacity for up to 100 children, and, when finished, will be used to provide full-day care. The current facility on Kelley has space for 54 full-day and six hourly slots, said Suzanne King, the USAG Stuttgart Family Morale, Welfare and Recre- ation Child, Youth and School Services coordinator. She said after the new facility opens, the old CDC will be converted to a part-day program, expanding child care options for local families. “One of the most significant challenges we have Brittany Carlson Command Sgt. Maj. Mark. Q. Barbary; Suzanne King, CYS Services coordinator; Gen. William E. “Kip” We’re going to be able to Ward, AFRICOM commander; Joan Thomas, regional child and youth evaluation team chief; Col. Richard M. Pastore, USAG Stuttgart commander; Lt. Col. Aneala Arcari, USACE-E deputy commander; Matthias ‘ provide for some of our Marks, Department for German Government Construction Authority for Stuttgart; Greg Holzinger, FMWR most significant shortfalls — director; and Col. Richard Jackson, assistant chief of staff for AFRICOM, break ground for the Kelley CDC. part day and hourly care. and Air Force Exchange Service gas station on Kel- dining area. “It will be the high quality facility that ley. The new facility, with 3,000 square feet of retail our service members and their families deserve,” Col. Richard M. Pastore space, will resemble the Patch Barracks shoppette, said Grady. USAG Stuttgart commander albeit smaller. Later this summer, the military vehicle wash rack The Patch Barracks food court renovation project on Panzer Kaserne will be removed, allowing the sports will also begin this summer. field next to the fitness center to be extended. here in Stuttgart is providing quality day care,” said “We’re doing a complete renovation of the food Other renovation projects include new playgrounds Col. Richard M. Pastore, the USAG Stuttgart com’- court,” said Jim Grady, the deputy director for the on Patch, Kelley and Robinson Barracks, a classroom mander, during a ground breaking ceremony for the garrison Directorate of Public Works. “The Subway addition for the Patch Chapel, installation of an awning center June 29. “We’re going to be able to provide restaurant will move into the building, along with the over the Patch Barracks’ “Finance Row” sidewalk, air for some of our most significant shortfalls — part other AAFES services currently scattered in the area; conditioning in the Robinson Barracks SAS and Youth day and hourly care.” including the barber and beauty shops, dry cleaning Services, and a complete repair of the Panzer Kaserne The modern facility will include activity rooms, a pickup and car rental.” The Better Opportunities for heat plant and distribution piping reception area, offices, a kitchen and an outdoor play Single Soldiers lounge will also be co-located with Three barracks buildings, Building 2900 and 2902 on area. It will also have the latest in closed circuit video the food court. Panzer Kaserne and Building 2309 on Patch Barracks, monitoring systems. The food court will be transformed into a “modern will undergo a $15.5 million renovation. The project is A new shoppette will be built adjacent to the Army and bright” facility, complete with an enclosed glass currently in the design phase, according to Grady. Page 6 Features The Citizen, July 9, 2009 The Citizen, July 9, 2009 CommuNity ANNouNCemeNts Page 7 Hand receipt class set Stuttgart city center, tour Stuttgart’s sutured up at a miniature MASH unit. Wednesday; Juniors on Thursday, and ‘Fit for Life’ promotes do-it-yourself exercise with prizes The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart military community, navigate German All pets must be up to date on vac- Cadettes on Friday. An overnight lock- Property Book Office will hold a hand public transportation and learn about cinations, on a leash or in carriers and in will be held for everyone Aug. 14. German customs. For more information, call 01511- Story and photo by Brittany Carlson receipt holder class July 30 from 9:30- well-behaved. For more information, stop by 877-1647. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office 11 a.m. in Building 2953 on Panzer For more information, call 431- A lot of people Kaserne. Building 2337 on Patch Barracks, or 2681/civ. 07031-15-2681. call 430-7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. Study in Paris taying in shape can be hard to like to work Sign up by July 28 by e-mailing Learn to act The University of Maryland offers fit into a schedule, especially ‘ [email protected]. Short films wanted The Stuttgart Theatre Center will two Paris field study courses: Picasso Swhen the only motivation is, out, but they Sign up for Preschool, Family Morale, Welfare and Rec- offer summer theater workshops for in Paris and Expatriate Writers in Paris: well, staying in shape. Strong Beginnings reation’s Patch Multi-Craft Center is young people Aug. 10-20. Children 1920s. Classes will be held in August. This is why the Patch Fitness Center don’t want to looking for short films of all types 8-13 years of age will attend from 9 For more information, visit www. is hosting its annual do-it-yourself exer- Part-day preschool and Strong for their first Stuttgart Film Festival. a.m. to noon. Teens 14-18 years of age ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or call 431- cise program, “Fit for Life,” beginning have somebody Beginnings registration will be held Entries will be shown Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. will attend from 1-5 p.m. 2303/07031-15-2303. July 1. at Child, Youth and School Services’ breathing down in the Kelley Theatre. The cost is $200 per child. For more Learn about GI Bill The program offers an extra reason Central Enrollment Registration on For guidelines and more informa- information, call 421-3258 or 0711- The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart to work out: prizes. July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. their neck. tion, stop by Patch Multi-Crafts Center 729-3258. Education Center on Panzer Kaserne “A lot of people like to work out, Strong Beginnings is available for in Building 2329 on Patch Barracks, or will offer Post-9/11 GI Bill briefings but they don’t want to have somebody Chris Blackwell children who will be 4 years old by Live entertainment at Sept. 1. Part-day preschool is avail- call 430-5270/civ. 0711-680-5270. for service members and civilians breathing down their neck,” said Chris USAG Stuttgart FMWR Irish Pub every Wednesday at noon and 5 p.m. Blackwell, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart able for children 3 years old and fully Visitors to Germany can fitness coordinator The Irish Pub, inside the Galaxy this month. Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation potty-trained by Sept. 1. All children drive sponsor’s car Entertainment Center in Building For more information, call 431- fitness coordinator. “This is a great pro- must be enrolled with CYS Services ID cardholders can obtain autho- 2998 on Panzer Kaserne, will host live 2714/civ. 07031-15-2714. gram for people who want rewards, but to register. you want to reach.” For more information, call 430- rization for visitors (from the U.S. entertainment July 10 and 24, and Aug. they want to do it in their own style.” ’ or outside of Germany) to drive their Patch ES is hiring New participants can join the six- 7840/civ. 0711-680-7480. 7 and 21. The free program, offered through USAREUR-plated vehicle during visits Patch Elementary School is looking month program at any time by reg- For more information, call 431- the Patch Fitness Center, allows partici- CYS Services hosts in Germany for up to 90 days. for qualified part-time, full-time and istering through the fitness center. 2719/civ. 07031-15-2719. substitute teachers for the 2009-’10 pants to track how many “miles” they Tracking cards can be picked up at the apprenticeship sessions The sponsor should bring the visi- earn from July 1 to Dec. 31 by recording tor’s passport, international driver’s S u m m e r h o u r s a t school year. Education aide and clerical fitness center or found online at www. The CYS Services Hired Appren- positions are also available. the amount of time they exercise. For mwrfirstchoice.com, under “sports and ticeship Program will offer parent license, registration for the vehicle schools example, five minutes of aerobic activity being operated and military ID to the For more information, contact the fitness.” information sessions on July 15 and Make sure your children are ready school office at 430-5200/civ. 0711- equals one mile. “It actually motivates other people,” 29, and Aug. 12 and 26 from 6:15-7:15 customs office. The sponsor will then Miles can be earned from any physi- get a form which authorizes the visitor for the first day of school by registering 680-5200. said Ricky Payton, USAG Stuttgart p.m. at the Patch Hub in Building 2337 them early. Summer office hours at the cal activity, including running, aerobics FMWR sports coordinator. “People see to drive the sponsor’s USAREUR- Extreme adventures on Patch Barracks. Patch Elementary School are 8-11:30 classes, using the elliptical machines all these nice prizes, and they want to plated vehicle. U.S. Army Garrison Family Morale, To register, call 430-7147/civ. 0711- a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. and even stretching, although the time come in and start working out.” However, only the sponsor is autho- Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor 680-7147. The Robinson Barracks Elemen- required varies. This is the third year in a row that rized tax-free fuel. Recreation center will host wakeboard- Each month, participants turn in the Patch Fitness Center has offered the Red Cross classes For more information, contact tary/Middle School is open 8 a.m. to ing, paragliding, kiting, rock climbing, their tracking card to earn prizes. Prizes program, Blackwell said, with positive The American Red Cross will offer the U.S. Customs Office on Panzer noon and 1-3 p.m. shooting, ropes courses, bicycle trips are awarded for reaching 100, 300, 500, results. Five minutes of an aerobic activity, such as jogging, is equal to a “mile” in the an orientation for new volunteers July 14 Kaserne at 431-2657/2731/civ. 07031- Böblingen Elementary/Middle and extreme adventure trips to Italy and 750, 1,000 and 1,250 miles, and include Out of 121 participants last year, Fit for Life program, which awards prizes to participants for miles earned. from 10 a.m. to noon. A CPR/first aid/ 15-2657/2731. School is open 7 a.m. to noon and 1-4 Austria this summer. a Fit for Life sweatshirt, fleece blanket 95 percent racked up 500-750 miles, automated external defibrillator class Vet Clinic hosts pet fair p.m. The office will be closed July For more information, call 431- to earn miles, Blackwell added. to be fit: get out and do something.” will be held July 18-19, and a standard 20-24. and gym bag. Blackwell said. The Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment 2774/civ. 07031-15-2774 or stop by Since Fit for Life is time-based, 15- first aid class will be offered July 25. Patch High School is open from Building 2953 on Panzer Kaserne. “For some individuals, they just need This year, Blackwell expects the same Facility will host a pet fair Aug. 8 20 minutes of exercise a day could earn Participants must be at least 16 Register at the American Red Cross of- 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. something to push them to reach the next results with about 200 participants. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the vet clinic DISA change of com- a participant 100 miles in a month. years old to participate. For more infor- fice, Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne. For more information, call your level,” Blackwell said. “That’s what the The program is successful because on Panzer Kaserne. The fair includes program is about: here are some rewards “Anybody can do it as long as they mation, call the Patch Fitness Center at For more information, call 431- student’s school. mand ceremony people can use whatever physical activ- games, information booth, raffles, so that you can reach whatever goal it is ity they enjoy, such as soccer or skiing, track their miles,” he said. “The goal is 430-5386/civ. 0711-680-5386. 2812/civ. 07031-15-2812. Defense Information Systems Agen- moon bounce for children, military Girl Scout Camp Garrison, 1/10th host Run cy Europe will host a change of com- working dog demonstration and food. Girl Scouts are invited to the Stut- mand ceremony Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. In-processing week redesigned for all services, civilians, families to Remember July 11 Pet contests will begin at noon. tgart Girl Scout Summer Camp Aug. to noon on Patch Barracks’ Husky Field. The 1/10th Special Forces and U.S. Children can bring bring their old, 11-14. Each level will have its own For more information, call 434-5819 or By Brittany Carlson their time is valued,” Quinn said. Army Garrison Stuttgart will team up to torn stuffed animals to be bandaged and camp: Daisies on Tuesday; Brownies on e-mail [email protected]. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office It’s our community, Quinn also helped slim down briefings so the host the 2009 Stuttgart Run to Remem- Learn to fish whole program is much shorter during the day. ber, a half marathon and five-kilometer U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Family n-processing isn’t just geared toward Soldiers “You’re not sitting there as long,” Quinn said. “We run honoring fallen friends and family anymore. ‘ so we want the family USO hosts free lunch each month Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Out- allow a lot of time to get a driver’s license, study for involved in the war on terrorism. door Recreation will conduct a German I The week-long program, hosted by the members to come in and the license test and make housing appointments.” The race will be held July 11 on The Stuttgart United Service Organizations on Panzer Kaserne fishing course Aug. 4 and 6-9 at 6 p.m. in Central Processing Facility at the Welcome Center In addition, all of the briefing handouts will now Panzer Kaserne, with the half mara- will host a free lunch on the last Wednesday of every month from Building 2948 on Panzer Kaserne. on Panzer Kaserne, has historically been filled with feel comfortable, and be included in the “Welcome to Stuttgart” binder, so thon starting at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the USO kitchen. Free lunches are scheduled The cost is $60 per student or $100 briefings mainly for U.S. Army Soldiers. new arrivals do not have to keep track of loose paper- 10:30 a.m. The registration fee is $12 This summer, in time for the flood of new resi- feel like their time for July 29 and Aug. 26. for a family of up to six people. Par- work. “It’s a one-stop resource,” Quinn added. for individuals and $30 for families. dents and workers, the CPF will unveil a revamped ticipants must be a member of the Rod Traditionally, the week after in-processing is re- Register at the Patch or Panzer Fitness A USO guest receives in-processing, which includes new briefings geared is valued. and Gun club. served for new arrivals to attend the Head Start program, Centers. The first 300 participants are a hot dog from a toward all service members, family members and For more information, call 431- an Education Center-funded course that introduces the guaranteed race T-shirts. volunteer June 24 civilians. Teresa Quinn 2774/civ. 07031-15-2774 or stop by the German language and transportation system. For more information, call 430- during the USO’s “We’ve tailored the whole program to joint com- Military Personnel Division chief Since in-processing will be every week, the Head Outdoor Recreation center in Building 7136/civ. 0711-680-7136 or 430-5510/ monthly free lunch. munity briefings,” said Teresa Quinn, U.S. Army Start program will also be held weekly, but in the Edu- 2953 on Panzer Kaserne. civ. 0711-680-5510. The USO passed out Garrison Stuttgart Military Personnel Division chief. cation Center in Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne, Healthy Heart class in-processing, from entertainment to medical care “The in-processing checklist is for all services, all ’ instead of the Welcome Center, said Norbert Renz, Orientation for teens 100 hamburgers and The Stuttgart Wellness Center hosts contractors ... with some specifics for the Army.” and education. Thirty-six of those programs conduct education services officer. Family Morale, Welfare and Recre- 100 hot dogs, along a Healthy Heart class July 15 from Since it is the summer permanent change of sta- their own briefings. Quinn hopes all of the changes help get new resi- ation Child, Youth and School Services with chips, sodas, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tion season, the program will also run on a modular Now, the program includes special briefings for dents to USAG Stuttgart on their feet faster. will host Stuttgart newcomer orienta- pasta salad and an The Wellness Center is located in schedule for the next two months: every week instead civilians and family members. “We’ve reduced it [in length], we’ve streamlined tion sessions for teens in sixth grade ice cream bar. Building 2337 on Patch Barracks. of every other week. “It’s our community, so we want the family mem- it, and we will continue ... to have surveys, relooking and up July 16-18 and Aug. 13-15. Photo by Brittany Carlson To enroll, call 430-4658/civ. 0711- About 49 garrison programs are introduced during bers to come in and feel comfortable, and feel like it,” she said. Participants will discover the 680-4658. The Citizen, July 9, 2009 CommuNity ANNouNCemeNts Page 7 Hand receipt class set Stuttgart city center, tour Stuttgart’s sutured up at a miniature MASH unit. Wednesday; Juniors on Thursday, and The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart military community, navigate German All pets must be up to date on vac- Cadettes on Friday. An overnight lock- Property Book Office will hold a hand public transportation and learn about cinations, on a leash or in carriers and in will be held for everyone Aug. 14. receipt holder class July 30 from 9:30- German customs. well-behaved. For more information, call 01511- 11 a.m. in Building 2953 on Panzer For more information, stop by For more information, call 431- 877-1647. Kaserne. Building 2337 on Patch Barracks, or 2681/civ. 07031-15-2681. call 430-7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. Study in Paris Sign up by July 28 by e-mailing Learn to act The University of Maryland offers [email protected]. Short films wanted The Stuttgart Theatre Center will two Paris field study courses: Picasso Sign up for Preschool, Family Morale, Welfare and Rec- offer summer theater workshops for in Paris and Expatriate Writers in Paris: Strong Beginnings reation’s Patch Multi-Craft Center is young people Aug. 10-20. Children 1920s. Classes will be held in August. looking for short films of all types 8-13 years of age will attend from 9 For more information, visit www. Part-day preschool and Strong for their first Stuttgart Film Festival. ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or call 431- Beginnings registration will be held a.m. to noon. Teens 14-18 years of age Entries will be shown Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. 2303/07031-15-2303. at Child, Youth and School Services’ will attend from 1-5 p.m. in the Kelley Theatre. Central Enrollment Registration on The cost is $200 per child. For more Learn about GI Bill For guidelines and more informa- July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. information, call 421-3258 or 0711- The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Strong Beginnings is available for tion, stop by Patch Multi-Crafts Center 729-3258. Education Center on Panzer Kaserne children who will be 4 years old by in Building 2329 on Patch Barracks, or Live entertainment at will offer Post-9/11 GI Bill briefings Sept. 1. Part-day preschool is avail- call 430-5270/civ. 0711-680-5270. for service members and civilians able for children 3 years old and fully Visitors to Germany can Irish Pub every Wednesday at noon and 5 p.m. potty-trained by Sept. 1. All children The Irish Pub, inside the Galaxy this month. must be enrolled with CYS Services drive sponsor’s car Entertainment Center in Building For more information, call 431- to register. ID cardholders can obtain autho- 2998 on Panzer Kaserne, will host live 2714/civ. 07031-15-2714. For more information, call 430- rization for visitors (from the U.S. entertainment July 10 and 24, and Aug. Patch ES is hiring 7840/civ. 0711-680-7480. or outside of Germany) to drive their 7 and 21. USAREUR-plated vehicle during visits Patch Elementary School is looking For more information, call 431- CYS Services hosts in Germany for up to 90 days. for qualified part-time, full-time and 2719/civ. 07031-15-2719. apprenticeship sessions The sponsor should bring the visi- substitute teachers for the 2009-’10 tor’s passport, international driver’s S u m m e r h o u r s a t school year. Education aide and clerical The CYS Services Hired Appren- positions are also available. ticeship Program will offer parent license, registration for the vehicle schools being operated and military ID to the For more information, contact the information sessions on July 15 and Make sure your children are ready school office at 430-5200/civ. 0711- 29, and Aug. 12 and 26 from 6:15-7:15 customs office. The sponsor will then get a form which authorizes the visitor for the first day of school by registering 680-5200. p.m. at the Patch Hub in Building 2337 them early. Summer office hours at the on Patch Barracks. to drive the sponsor’s USAREUR- Extreme adventures plated vehicle. Patch Elementary School are 8-11:30 U.S. Army Garrison Family Morale, To register, call 430-7147/civ. 0711- a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. 680-7147. However, only the sponsor is autho- Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor rized tax-free fuel. The Robinson Barracks Elemen- Recreation center will host wakeboard- Red Cross classes For more information, contact tary/Middle School is open 8 a.m. to ing, paragliding, kiting, rock climbing, The American Red Cross will offer the U.S. Customs Office on Panzer noon and 1-3 p.m. shooting, ropes courses, bicycle trips an orientation for new volunteers July 14 Kaserne at 431-2657/2731/civ. 07031- Böblingen Elementary/Middle and extreme adventure trips to Italy and from 10 a.m. to noon. A CPR/first aid/ 15-2657/2731. School is open 7 a.m. to noon and 1-4 Austria this summer. automated external defibrillator class Vet Clinic hosts pet fair p.m. The office will be closed July For more information, call 431- will be held July 18-19, and a standard 20-24. The Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment 2774/civ. 07031-15-2774 or stop by first aid class will be offered July 25. Patch High School is open from Building 2953 on Panzer Kaserne. Facility will host a pet fair Aug. 8 Register at the American Red Cross of- 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the vet clinic DISA change of com- fice, Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne. For more information, call your on Panzer Kaserne. The fair includes For more information, call 431- student’s school. mand ceremony 2812/civ. 07031-15-2812. games, information booth, raffles, Defense Information Systems Agen- moon bounce for children, military Girl Scout Camp Garrison, 1/10th host Run cy Europe will host a change of com- working dog demonstration and food. Girl Scouts are invited to the Stut- mand ceremony Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to Remember July 11 Pet contests will begin at noon. tgart Girl Scout Summer Camp Aug. to noon on Patch Barracks’ Husky Field. The 1/10th Special Forces and U.S. Children can bring bring their old, 11-14. Each level will have its own For more information, call 434-5819 or Army Garrison Stuttgart will team up to torn stuffed animals to be bandaged and camp: Daisies on Tuesday; Brownies on e-mail [email protected]. host the 2009 Stuttgart Run to Remem- Learn to fish ber, a half marathon and five-kilometer U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Family run honoring fallen friends and family USO hosts free lunch each month Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Out- involved in the war on terrorism. door Recreation will conduct a German The race will be held July 11 on The Stuttgart United Service Organizations on Panzer Kaserne fishing course Aug. 4 and 6-9 at 6 p.m. in Panzer Kaserne, with the half mara- will host a free lunch on the last Wednesday of every month from Building 2948 on Panzer Kaserne. thon starting at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the USO kitchen. Free lunches are scheduled The cost is $60 per student or $100 10:30 a.m. The registration fee is $12 for July 29 and Aug. 26. for a family of up to six people. Par- for individuals and $30 for families. ticipants must be a member of the Rod Register at the Patch or Panzer Fitness A USO guest receives and Gun club. Centers. The first 300 participants are a hot dog from a For more information, call 431- guaranteed race T-shirts. volunteer June 24 2774/civ. 07031-15-2774 or stop by the For more information, call 430- during the USO’s Outdoor Recreation center in Building 7136/civ. 0711-680-7136 or 430-5510/ monthly free lunch. 2953 on Panzer Kaserne. civ. 0711-680-5510. The USO passed out Healthy Heart class Orientation for teens 100 hamburgers and The Stuttgart Wellness Center hosts Family Morale, Welfare and Recre- 100 hot dogs, along a Healthy Heart class July 15 from ation Child, Youth and School Services with chips, sodas, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will host Stuttgart newcomer orienta- pasta salad and an The Wellness Center is located in tion sessions for teens in sixth grade ice cream bar. Building 2337 on Patch Barracks. and up July 16-18 and Aug. 13-15. Photo by Brittany Carlson To enroll, call 430-4658/civ. 0711- Participants will discover the 680-4658. Page 8 The Citizen, July 9, 2009 The Citizen, July 9, 2009 Page 9

[Below] Jonah Efaw, 7, makes his way to the top of an inflatable climbing tower on Husky Field July 4.

[Left] Kingston Davis (from left), 11, and Matthew Ashley, 10, duel in a belly bumper match during the Independence Day celebration provided by USAG Stuttgart’s FMWR July 4 on Husky Field, Patch. The winner of each match received a prize. [Above] Runners participate in the Firecracker Fun Run, a five-kilometer race around Patch Barracks during the morning. The top finishers were Lee Wilson (17:12), Scott Shumaker (17:55) and Brennan Lauritzen (18:02). About 125 community members participated.

‘A little piece of Americana’ “Pink Party Plane,” a local German rock band, entertains the crowd as they celebrate Independence Day on Husky Field July 4. Stuttgart celebrates Independence Day [Right] Navy Capt. Thomas Yambrick Story & photos by Brittany Carlson [the top]; then I started holding on to spits a watermelon USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office the net,” said Emilia Dicks, 13, tied seed onto the tarp for the record with 20 stacked crates, to try and beat the sunny day, live music and in line for another try. “I’m trying and a variety of rides and record distance. to get 21.” (Can you spot the games for children brought When they weren’t stacking crates, A seed in the air?) hundreds of Stuttgart community sliding down the blow-up Titanic ship [Left] As the sun members to Patch Barracks July 4 to slide, or trying their skill at water- celebrate Independence Day. melon seed spitting, families spent sets on Husky As the afternoon progressed, col- time throwing a football or listening to Field, a young orful tents and blankets began dotting the band ‘Pink Party Plane’ while they boy plays “Enter Husky Field until its entire length munched on hamburgers, hot dogs Sandman” on the was covered in anticipation of the and, of course, Swabian specialties. video game ‘Rock fireworks later in the evening. At 11 p.m. the fireworks display Band.’ Children New to this year’s celebration began, punctuated by ‘oohs’ and and teens lined were several rides, including a car- ‘aahs’ from the crowd. up for a chance ousel and train ride around Patch “There’s something for every- to show their skill Barracks, as well as an Action Tower, one,” said Sharon Wright, a contrac- o n t h e g u i t a r where participants, harnessed to a tor who brought some German and or drums as the belay rope, tried to stack the most non-military American friends to the fireworks display crates (while climbing them) before festivities. “They wanted to enjoy an drew closer. falling off. American Fourth. Everybody needs a “I stacked them up until I got to little piece of Americana.” C h i l d r e n wave goodbye as they begin a train tour o f P a t c h Barracks. All of the rides for the July 4 celebration, including a carousel and [Above] Jackie McGinnity dances with her daughter, Titanic slide, Dakota, 1, to live music performed by Pink Party Plane. were provided [Right] Kairi Vasquez, 2, works on a paintingon both a free of charge canvas and her face at the arts and crafts section of As the afternoon progresses, families play football, catch and other field games while waiting for the fireworks display later on by FMWR. Husky Field. the evening. Families set up tents and brought coolers for some refreshment during the warm, sunny day. Page 10 Out and abOut The Citizen, July 9, 2009 The Citizen, July 9, 2009 Out and abOut Page 11 Böblingen spa pampers, entertains vacationers Swabian fare, sports, music entice visitors outdoors

By Brittany Carlson ments, using a heated water bed that • July 12 — Ebnisee — A Sunday of This is a traditional festival lo- This historical festival takes USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office wraps around patients to create a “free- adventures cated in the Entengasse. place at the foot of Hohenzollern floating” feeling. This event accomodates par- Castle. öblingen is a town few • July 11-13 — Bruchsal — Castle Cosmetic treatments are also avail- trons with handicaps and takes For more information, visit www. people would think of as a festival able, such as peeling, steaming and place at the Ebnisee (Lake Ebni). irma-west-kinderfest.de. vacation destination. The festival is located at the B facial masks. • July 12 — Ludwigsburg — Lake • July 17-19 — Königsbach-Stein — Schönbornstrasse along the castle That is, unless they were going to “They were very flexible and concert walls. Medieval festival the Mineraltherme Böblingen. friendly,” Luley added. “It’s a unique The location for this concert is Each year, 413,000 people come experience: something that you might • July 11-12 — Dornstetten — City This event features jousting, the small castle Monrepos. to the spa, located five minutes from not find in the States.” festival camp life and knight competitions. Panzer Kaserne, to relax in the heated In addition to the pools, the outdoor • July 15 — Bad Boll — Variety This festival is located at the The festival is located at the Wi- mineral baths or try a cutting-edge area houses a panorama sauna, aroma market historical Marktplatz. esenmühle in Stein. treatment. sauna and spring sauna, which receives This market is located at the • July 11-19 — Eislingen/Fils — City For more information, visit www. “There are not so many points to natural water from under the ground. Bahnhosallee. festival ritterspiele-koenigsbach-stein.de. see in Böblingen,” said Carsten Tuttas, Staff members also hold physical • July 16 — Neuweiler — Summer This festival sports concerts, • July 17-21 — Schorndorf — Schorn- Mineraltherme Böblingen manager. therapy classes, such as a gymnastics market shows and fairground flair in the dorf week “It’s very special.” class and lower back therapy class. More than 40 vendors will sell downtown area. This is a large city festival locat- Its domed roofs are easily seen from “It takes both [physical therapy their wares at the Rathaus. ed in the center of town. For more the intersection of Panzerstrasse and • July 11-12 — Filderstadt — Bon- and wellness] to have a good mix,” information, visit www.schowo.de. Autobahn 81. “The classical arch of the • July 16-26 — Stuttgart — Jazz länder Saifescht Tuttas said. www.hamburg-fischmarkt.de bath — [people don’t] expect to find it open The festival takes place at the • July 17-18 — Tübingen — City Visitors can bathe in the sun on two • July 9-19 — Stuttgart — Ham- in Böblingen,” Tuttas added. The Jazz open takes place at Oberdorf in Bonlanden. festival levels of outdoor terraces, watch the fire burg Fish Market The spa houses heated pools inside the Neue Messe and the Jazzclub This festival takes place be- in the chimney room, or visit the steam This market is located at the • July 11-12 — Leonberg — Hock am and out, as well as whirlpools and wad- Bix. For tickets and information, visit tween the Platanenallee and the bath with music and lights. During the Karlsplatz in downtown Stuttgart. turm (Sit at the tower festival) ing pools. In one indoor pool “you can summer, the Mineraltherme hosts a live www.jazzopen.com. This festival features a white Haagtor. hear music underwater,” Tuttas said. • July 19 — Reutlingen — Swabian band on the first of every month that sausage breakfast and more at the • July 18-19 — Backnang — Mark- The Mineraltherme is also home market plays until 1 a.m. Engelbergwiese. grafen Festival to an indoor cafe and indoor/outdoor This is a large regional market “We try to be original,” Tuttas said. • July 11 — Sindelfingen — 100 year This historical medieval festival restaurant. “[It’s] like a vacation.” that offers local products at the Markets and more anniversary of the Schwäbische Hei- and market, with jousting, jesters Inside the spa, the Mimaris wellness Prices are €9.50 for three and one- Planie. matbund and musicians, is located at the area offers treatments ranging from hot half hours or €15 for the day, including • July 22-26 — Böblingen — Culi- This event takes place in the fest Stifthof, Freithof and the Markt- stone massages and hamam (Turkish- the classic sauna and sauna garden. • July 2 to Aug. 28 — Neckarsulm— nary delights at the lake tent at the Stadthalle. grafenhof. style soap brush massage) to massage Visits on birthdays (with proof) are Thursdays in the City This event takes place at the • July 18 — Ludwigsburg — The trends from the Far East and India. free of charge. For nine weeks, live bands will Untere See. For more information, • July 11-12 — Stuttgart — Chil- world visits Ludwigsburg “I took my husband there for our Hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. play at the Marktplatz daily from visit www.fressgaessle.de dren’s and teen festival anniversary,” said Jennifer Luley, an Monday through Saturday and from 8 7-9 p.m. The festival offers a large variety This is an international festival Army spouse. “They have a candlelight a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. • July 11-14 — Oestringen — Village of sports, fun, games and creative at the Marktplatz. Photo courtesy of Mineraltherme Böblingen evening bath. We also got massages. It market Festivals programs and is sponsored by Hit • July 18-20 — Metzingen — Folklore was just relaxing.” For more information, visit www. Spa-goers swim in the Mineraltherme Böblingen, which receives 413,000 visitors This market features almost 200 Radio Antenne Eins. festival It also offers Softpak skin treat- mineraltherme-boeblingen.de. each year. The spa offers indoor and outdoor pools. vendors in the center of town at the Entrance to the event, at the The festival takes place at the Kirchberg. • July 10-12 — Alfdorf — Summer Schlossgarten, is free. Kelternplatz. festival • July 17-19 — Herrenberg — City • July 18-19 — Sachsenheim — Sum- ADAC-rated rest stops on Autobahn offer travelers rest, relaxation • July 11-12 — Pfullingen — Arts and This festival features soccer crafts market Festival mer at the Castle tournaments, a family day and This market is located in the This festival takes place at the This festival is located next to the By Birgit Thompson Also rated excellent were the large assortments historical games at the Sportplatz center of town. Marktplatz. castle in Sachsenheim. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office of available foods and beverages, hygienic bathroom in Hellershof. facilities, large shopping variety within the rest stop’s • July 11-12 — Renningen — Flying • July 17-20 — Hechingen — Chil- • July 18-19 — Stuttgart — Summer est stops on the German Autobahn are • July 10-12 — Calw — City festi- store and wireless land area network availability. days dren’s festival festival at the TV tower. val available in force. However, when trav- The Swiss Gotthard rest stop rated the most mod- This event offers hot air balloon This festival takes place in the Relers need something specific, how do ern facility after being re-opened in July 2007. rides and helicopter flights at the downtown area. they know where to stop? The ADAC tested 64 rest stops in five countries, airfield in Malmsheim. More importantly, how do they know where not • July 10-12 — Heilbronn — Neckar from which only one rated excellent overall. • July 11 — Backnang — The waters to stop? river festival Twenty rated above average, 31 rated average, 12 of the Neckar River The festival is located at the old The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club rated poor and one could not be rated at all. This is a five-kilometer fun-boat (German automobile club) evaluates rest stops to race that travels from Oppenweiller/ section of the Neckar River (alten help travelers find the best places to pull over along Neckar). www.gotthardraststaette.ch A complete list of the latest ratings can be found Zell to Backnang. the most commonly traveled routes in Europe. The Gotthard Raststätte in Switzerland was rated the most at: www.adac.de/Tests/Mobilitaet_und_Reise/ • July 11 — Göppingen Flea Market • July 10-26 — Nordheim — Flower The rest stops in Germany, Austria, Switzerland modern rest stop facility by ADAC. Raststaetten/2008/alle_getesteten_Raststaetten. This market is located in the summer and other European countries are evaluated annually downtown area. This summer festival is located in several categories, including restaurant, special pared foods, a large variety of necessities at the city park. available in the shop and bathroom fa- • July 11-19 — Stuttgart — Mercedes services, variety, food quality, family friendliness, • July 10-12 — Plochingen — Mar- overall service and gas prices. cilities that rate above ADAC standards. Tennis Cup “Le Rose quardt festival The top-rated rest stop last year was the The infant station offers diapers, pow- The international tennis cup Restaurant” This is a city festival located at Burghaslach Raststätte on Autobahn A3 between der and lotions for babies. takes place at the sand court of the the Marktplatz. Würzburg and Nürnberg. The rest stop Schwechat on the Austri- Le Rose Luigi Tennis Club Weissenhof. For more It was rated excellent for its peaceful atmosphere, an Schnellstrasse (Highway) S1 came in Arkansasstr. Bldg. 2505 information, visit www.mercedes- • July 10-12 — Reutlingen — Reut- accessibility, handicapped parking, bus and camper a close second. It was rated excellent for 70569 Stuttgart - Patch Barracks cup.de. lingen Proclamation day parking, hiking trails, safe and clean playground its accessibility, parking for handicapped, DSN: 430 - 5404 • July 12 — Aichwald — Jazz break- This is a historical festival that is www.lichterfest-stuttgart.de area and indoor play room. buses and campers, new and secure na- COMM: (49) 0711 / 680 - 5404 fast located at the Kanzleiplatz. • July 11 — Stuttgart — Festival of Lights CELL: (49) 0179 / 244 - 6444 Furthermore, Burghaslach features a large variety ture playground, indoor play pen area This event takes place at the • July 10-12 — Schönaich — Enten- This annual festival takes place at the Killesberg Park, located between Robinson and Patch E-Mail: [email protected] of warm and cold foods and beverages, freshly pre- and a state-of-the-art baby station. Schurwaldhalle in Schanbach. gassen festival Barracks. 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• July 12 — Ebnisee — A Sunday of This is a traditional festival lo- This historical festival takes adventures cated in the Entengasse. place at the foot of Hohenzollern This event accomodates par- • July 11-13 — Bruchsal — Castle Castle. trons with handicaps and takes festival For more information, visit www. place at the Ebnisee (Lake Ebni). The festival is located at the irma-west-kinderfest.de. • July 12 — Ludwigsburg — Lake Schönbornstrasse along the castle • July 17-19 — Königsbach-Stein — concert walls. Medieval festival The location for this concert is • July 11-12 — Dornstetten — City This event features jousting, the small castle Monrepos. festival camp life and knight competitions. • July 15 — Bad Boll — Variety This festival is located at the The festival is located at the Wi- market historical Marktplatz. esenmühle in Stein. This market is located at the • July 11-19 — Eislingen/Fils — City For more information, visit www. Bahnhosallee. festival ritterspiele-koenigsbach-stein.de. • July 16 — Neuweiler — Summer This festival sports concerts, • July 17-21 — Schorndorf — Schorn- market shows and fairground flair in the dorf week More than 40 vendors will sell downtown area. This is a large city festival locat- their wares at the Rathaus. • July 11-12 — Filderstadt — Bon- ed in the center of town. For more • July 16-26 — Stuttgart — Jazz länder Saifescht information, visit www.schowo.de. www.hamburg-fischmarkt.de open The festival takes place at the • July 17-18 — Tübingen — City • July 9-19 — Stuttgart — Ham- The Jazz open takes place at Oberdorf in Bonlanden. festival burg Fish Market the Neue Messe and the Jazzclub This festival takes place be- This market is located at the • July 11-12 — Leonberg — Hock am Bix. For tickets and information, visit tween the Platanenallee and the Karlsplatz in downtown Stuttgart. turm (Sit at the tower festival) www.jazzopen.com. This festival features a white Haagtor. • July 19 — Reutlingen — Swabian sausage breakfast and more at the • July 18-19 — Backnang — Mark- market Engelbergwiese. grafen Festival This is a large regional market This historical medieval festival that offers local products at the • July 11 — Sindelfingen — 100 year Markets and more and market, with jousting, jesters Planie. anniversary of the Schwäbische Hei- matbund and musicians, is located at the • July 22-26 — Böblingen — Culi- This event takes place in the fest Stifthof, Freithof and the Markt- • July 2 to Aug. 28 — Neckarsulm— nary delights at the lake tent at the Stadthalle. grafenhof. Thursdays in the City This event takes place at the • July 18 — Ludwigsburg — The For nine weeks, live bands will Untere See. For more information, • July 11-12 — Stuttgart — Chil- world visits Ludwigsburg play at the Marktplatz daily from visit www.fressgaessle.de dren’s and teen festival 7-9 p.m. The festival offers a large variety This is an international festival • July 11-14 — Oestringen — Village of sports, fun, games and creative at the Marktplatz. market Festivals programs and is sponsored by Hit • July 18-20 — Metzingen — Folklore This market features almost 200 Radio Antenne Eins. festival vendors in the center of town at the Entrance to the event, at the The festival takes place at the Kirchberg. • July 10-12 — Alfdorf — Summer Schlossgarten, is free. Kelternplatz. festival • July 17-19 — Herrenberg — City • July 18-19 — Sachsenheim — Sum- • July 11-12 — Pfullingen — Arts and This festival features soccer crafts market Festival mer at the Castle tournaments, a family day and This market is located in the This festival takes place at the This festival is located next to the historical games at the Sportplatz center of town. Marktplatz. castle in Sachsenheim. in Hellershof. • July 11-12 — Renningen — Flying • July 17-20 — Hechingen — Chil- • July 18-19 — Stuttgart — Summer • July 10-12 — Calw — City festi- days dren’s festival festival at the TV tower. val This event offers hot air balloon This festival takes place in the rides and helicopter flights at the downtown area. airfield in Malmsheim. • July 10-12 — Heilbronn — Neckar • July 11 — Backnang — The waters river festival of the Neckar River The festival is located at the old This is a five-kilometer fun-boat race that travels from Oppenweiller/ section of the Neckar River (alten Zell to Backnang. Neckar). • July 11 — Göppingen Flea Market • July 10-26 — Nordheim — Flower This market is located in the summer downtown area. This summer festival is located at the city park. • July 11-19 — Stuttgart — Mercedes Tennis Cup • July 10-12 — Plochingen — Mar- The international tennis cup quardt festival takes place at the sand court of the This is a city festival located at Tennis Club Weissenhof. For more the Marktplatz. information, visit www.mercedes- • July 10-12 — Reutlingen — Reut- cup.de. lingen Proclamation day • July 12 — Aichwald — Jazz break- This is a historical festival that is www.lichterfest-stuttgart.de fast located at the Kanzleiplatz. • July 11 — Stuttgart — Festival of Lights This event takes place at the • July 10-12 — Schönaich — Enten- This annual festival takes place at the Killesberg Park, located between Robinson and Patch Schurwaldhalle in Schanbach. gassen festival Barracks. Page 12 SpOrtS The Citizen, July 9, 2009 Stuttgart Open enhances playing opportunities

By Susan Huseman she said. The women’s 40 and over division, with only two USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Richardson, who played for the Florida A & entrants, was played July 2. Susan Flynn defeated M University team, won last year’s Kelley tennis Barbara Lightner 6-0, 6-1. t’s not Wimbledon. tournament. The men’s 18-39 division is expected to be There are no strawberries and cream, no She was excited to get to play against new op- played later this month. “I was ready to play, then royalty, no grass courts. I ponents. “The tournaments are a great way to see it rained. That’s the disadvantage of living in Ger- Yet the Stuttgart Open gave its 18 participants ex- where you’re at skill-wise and to meet people,” many,” said Sean Crowley, a New Mexico State actly what they wanted: the chance to play tennis. "I haven't played since I got to Germany," said she said. University student home for the summer. Terry Wilson, who arrived last June. He entered the tournament to meet other players. "Now I've got the contacts to play again." Brian Wilson, who works for the National Security Langridge, Agency, won the Men’s 40 and over division. He de- the Stuttgart feated Brian Langridge, of EUCOM J4, 6-2, 6-0. Open men’s Rain caused much of the Family Morale, Welfare 40 and over and Recreation-sponsored tournament, scheduled second place to start June 26 after the workday, to be postponed winner, serves until Saturday. More rain on Saturday moved the during his first play to Sunday. round match A wet clay court can cause inconsistent playing against Jon conditions, and Langridge fell victim to this, said Wil- Lightner June son. "He was the recipient of some really bad bounces 28 during on the court. They just didn't go his way. The match the Family was more difficult than the scores indicate." Morale, Diane Richardson, who won the women’s 18-39 Welfare and bracket on Sunday by beating Lucie Cannon 6-0, Recreation- 6-0, found the Patch Barracks court conditions to Diane Richardson, the Stuttgart Open sponsored her liking. “I thought the courts were in better con- women’s 18-39 champ, rushes the net during tournament. dition than last year. The ball had good bounce,” a match on June. 29. Scorpions bring American-style football, competition to Stuttgart by Petty Officer 1st Class Kirk Jones the equivalent to the American Super- impact on the Scorpions team are Ira Farley plays for the Weinheim Long- Special to The Citizen bowl. This year, the championship game Vandever and Hassan Rashid. horms, the Scorpions’ rival. will be played in Frankfurt on Sept. 24. Vandever is a quarterback that has Farley was an All-American line- ith the National Football “This is the highest football league been exciting crowds with his dazzling backer at Tulsa University in Okla- League season just two in Germany, now that NFL Europe is scrambling ability, reminiscent of NFL homa. Like Rashid, he works at Kelley months away, Ameri- W gone,” Walker Jr. said. “I think we can great Fran Tarkenton and his accurate Barracks, where he is the facility man- cans and Germans starved for helmet finish strong.” throwing arm. ager of the fitness center. crashing and high flying action on the The Scorpions play their home Rashid, a newcomer to the team, However, whoever wins the Bowl, gridiron can satisfy their appetite by games at Gazi Stadium, near the TV played his first game this season June Farley is sure the competition will be watching the Stuttgart Scorpions. 20 against Munich, a 30-0 victory by fierce. “The best competition in Europe The Scorpions are one of eleven Tower in Degerloch. Football fans can reach the stadium by taking the U7 train the Scorpions in which Rashid re- has come from Germany, in part from teams in the German Football League. covered a fumble and scored the first our large U.S. military presence and the and exiting at the Waldau/Gazi Stadium The league plays American-style foot- touchdown of the game. exposure of NFL Europe,” he said. exit. Home games usually attract up to ball. Up to six Americans can play on Rashid also served as the punter 6,000 fans. each of the eleven teams. while playing defensive back, where The Scorpions defeated the Wald- The Scorpions have won three of “Culturally, it’s great to see Ameri- he had an interception. heim Longhorns 34-0 July 4 at Gazi their six games so far this season, with cans playing football here. It brings “I play football to enjoy life, and Stadium in front of a crowd of 3,500 one tie. people out and it makes us proud,” said it gives me a chance to be a leader,” fans. Walker scored on a 25-yard pass One of their standout players is Don Walker’s father, Lt. Col. Don Walker, said Rashid, who works in the Kelley late in the 3rd quarter from quarterback Walker Jr., a 6’3” wide receiver. In the U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Fitness Center. “I look forward to a Ira Vandever to give the Scorpions the fifth game of the season, he caught his commandant. “There is no better place great season. We have a great chance 34-0 lead. first touchdown pass. for me than to be a spectator, watching of winning the German Bowl.” The next Scorpions home game He is confident of the Scorpions’ my son play.” Not all Americans want the Scor- is July 18 against the Braunschweig chances to make it to German Bowl 30, Two other Americans making an pions to win the German Bowl: Shon Lions.

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