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t Citizen Vol. 39, CNo. 2 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart January 28, 2010 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community

Full steam ahead Job fair helps New construction nears injured Soldiers By Susan Huseman completion on Panzer, Kelley USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Story & photos by Brittany Carlson ealing is a warrior in transition’s USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office mission. H After 18 months of therapy and ast year was a year of breaking ground, treatment, Staff Sgt. Tyrone C. Basnight, assigned but this is a year of cutting ribbons. to the Warrior Transition Unit in Kaiserslautern, has L In 2009, U.S. Army Garrison Stut- accomplished that mission and is about to transition tgart leaders dug their shovels into fresh dirt to begin to civilian life. several new construction projects, including the The 20-year veteran and his wife attended the Kelley Barracks Shoppette and Child Development Association of the U.S. Army Stuttgart Chapter Job Center, and the Panzer Hotel on Panzer Kaserne. Fair in the Marriott Hotel in Sindelfingen Jan. 15. Since then, construction workers and project “My ideal job would be something dealing with managers have worked to finish these new build- photography,” said Basnight, 38, who expects to be ings, and, in 2010, community members will get medically retired from the military by March 1. “It’s to see the fruits of their labor. my passion.” Panzer Hotel But the signal support systems specialist from Pittsburgh, Pa., interviewed with representatives from Construction on the $34.5 million Panzer 20 major defense contractors and Defense Department Hotel, funded by the Family and Morale, Welfare agencies for a position more closely aligned with his and Recreation Headquarters’ Army Lodging military experience. department, began in January 2009. “If you find a good job, you’ve got to take it,” said It is anticipated to be completed in early June Basnight, the father of five. “Here, [good jobs] seem to and open for guests around Sept. 1, according to be everywhere, so you’ve got to pick the right one.” Dave Roach, Kelley Hotel manager and future This is the second year that the AUSA Stuttgart manager of the Panzer Hotel. Inside a finished sample room of the Panzer Hotel, chapter has sponsored the job fair, with the support The hotel project is managed by the USAG Stut- Col. Richard M. Pastore (from left), USAG Stuttgart of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Army Community tgart Directorate of Public Works, U.S. Army Corps commander, views a model of the hotel with Gen. Service. of Engineers and the German construction agency, Carter F. Ham, USAREUR commander, Jan. 21. “We’re providing the service member in Europe SHBA (Staatliches Hochbauamt Reutlingen). with the ability to access major defense companies,” It is designed to meet anti-terrorism/force and variety of rooms, including pet-friendly rooms said AUSA’s Bill Campbell, who organized the event. protection standards, as well as the highest proj- and family suites. The flip side, he said, is that the job fair provides ect standard, the LEED Sustainable Project Gold “This will give families, as they join this com- defense contractors access to eager, willing and Standard Rating, according to Norm Seare, DPW munity, a very positive first experience,” Ham said, qualified employees. project manager and general engineer. “and we all know how important that is.” Defense contractors and government agencies find The Panzer Hotel will house 218 hotel rooms Ten rooms will follow the Americans with that military vets are ideally suited for employment. — including 69 standard rooms, 84 extended Disabilities Act guidelines for full handicap acces- “For us, because we are a defense contractor, rooms and 65 family suites — on seven floors, sibility, said Roach, hotel manager. In addition, all [military veterans] know our customer better Seare said. rooms will have kitchenettes, and some will have than anyone else because they used to be our A few sample rooms are already finished, and cooktops, a feature Roach believes will be a hit. customers,” said Joanna Peyton, of Computer Sciences received a visit by Gen. Carter F. Ham, U.S. Army “It gives people coming here with families, or for Corporation. Europe commander, on Jan. 21. an extended period of time, more options to cook in Chris Foley, Lockheed Martin’s program manager Ham could only find one issue: “The problem the rooms and have family-style meals,” he said. for Europe, agreed. “Military vets come in and can is, people aren’t going to want to leave,” he said. Each room is also equipped with an energy- do the job on Day One. They bring quality, loyalty He was also impressed with the plan for an and mission focus — that’s everything we are about,” indoor fitness room, breakfast area by the lobby See Construction on page 4 See Job fair on page 6

Page 5 Page 11 inside MLK Jr. still serves Art museum delivers his as inspiration fresh perspective t The USAG Stuttgart Martin Luther King The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, located on Jr. celebration Jan. 12 focused on King’s the Schlossplatz downtown, showcases edition service and the service opportunities modern artwork that explores the question: community members have today. “What is art?” The Citizen, January 28, 2010 Page 3 Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, January 28, 2010 newS Army Family Covenant still delivering to Army families News & Notes Commentary by Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch Installation Management Command commander I am dedicated to delivering on the Army leadership’s Graco recalls hazardous strollers The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- n Oct. 8, 2007, the Army unveiled the promise to continue to provide the best care and quality of sion, in cooperation with Graco Children’s Prod- Army Family Covenant, institutionalizing life possible to Soldiers and their families. Our commitment ucts Inc., announced a voluntary recall of Graco’s Othe Army’s commitment to providing Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Soldiers and families — active duty, National Guards- to delivering the Army Family Covenant is non-negotiable. Systems. The hinges on these strollers’ canopies men, and reserve — a quality of life commensurate pose fingertip amputation and laceration hazards. with their quality of service. Consumers should immediately stop using the However, as I travel around, meeting with Army We have also met access standards for 90 per- We are indeed making progress on delivering the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a Soldiers and families, I’m surprised to find that many cent of acute, routine and specialty appointments, Army Family Covenant, but we have much more free repair kit by calling 001-800-345-4109. are not familiar with the AFC and the commitment authorized TRICARE standard coverage for more work to do. I am dedicated to delivering on the Army For more information, visit www.graco- Army leadership has made to provide a better quality than 500,000 eligible members of the Selective leadership’s promise to continue to provide the best baby.com or www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/ of life to Soldiers and families. Reserve and their family members and lowered the care and quality of life possible to Soldiers and their prhtml10/10115.html. We are delivering the AFC with a focus on co-payment. families. five specific areas: standardization and funding In addition, we have funded the Training Bar- Our commitment to delivering the Army Family Post office news The U.S. Postal Service recently announced of existing programs and services; increasing ac- racks Modernization Program to allow 11,306 Covenant is non-negotiable. We will not depart from changes in pricing for mailing parcels. First cessibility and quality of health care; improving Soldiers to move into newly-designed or renovated this commitment. Class letter prices remain the same, express Soldier and family housing; ensuring excellence in barracks in fiscal year 2009, and introduced the I would ask that we always take the time to ac- prices are now higher, and priority parcel prices schools, youth services and child care, and expand- First Sergeants Barracks Initiative to enhance centuate the positive. We have so very much to be Birgit Thompson can be higher or lower, depending on how far ing education and employment opportunities for single Soldier quality of life. The AFC reduced the thankful for when it comes to health care, housing, Roter Stich used to run through RB. Now, a new fence separates the installation from the German the package travels from the east coast. For family members. financial burden on Army families by eliminating services and programs, and many other things. Many community. U.S. housing units on the western side of Roter Stich were turned over to Stuttgart in 2008. Over the past two years, we have standardized Child, Youth and School Services registration fees times, we immediately start talking about negative postage rates, visit www.usps.com. Army community staffing and programs at all garri- and by reducing program fees. In collaboration items, and many of those conversations are based on In U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, the Panzer sons; added 1,079 family readiness support assistants with more than 373 school districts, it also sup- anecdotal evidence without firsthand knowledge. and Kelley Army Post Offices now have ex- positions to provide administrative and logistical ported military-connected students transferring to Let’s be grateful for what we have, and strive RB continues to transition tended hours; they are open five days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. support to commanders and Family Readiness Group new school districts. together to improve. An attitude of appreciation will By Carola Meusel Due to possible terrorist threats against the For families stationed overseas with a spon- leaders; funded Exceptional Family Member respite We have helped to increase placement of military go a long way. Optimism is a combat multiplier. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office U.S. Forces and force protection concerns, the U.S. sor, the sponsor needs to ensure that the garrison care, providing up to 40 hours of care per month for spouses through the Army Spouse Employment Pro- As always, thanks for your continued service to military petitioned for the closure of the street. ost people refer to Robinson Barracks postal service registers all dependents during families, and increased primary care visits to more gram, a partnership with Fortune 500 companies and our Army and our nation. Together, we are making In 2008, the U.S. Forces returned the western part than seven million people. as one of the most scenic military in-processing for a mail box. Otherwise, the government agencies. history. of Roter Stich, including six apartment buildings and installations in Stuttgart. This is mainly postal service will not find the name(s) of the M five homes for officers, to the city of Stuttgart. because of its location on top of the wine hills sponsor’s dependents in the directory, and their “The land swap in 2008 allowed the street to between Bad Cannstatt and Zuffenhausen, which mail will be returned. On The STreeT remain open, and offered a successful solution he provides residents with an impressive view of Baden- between the U.S. Forces, the federal government and Abandoned vehicles to be t Württemberg’s capital. the city of Stuttgart,” said Theodore Schulze, deputy destroyed Citizen What do you want to accomplish this year? Robinson Barracks, named after World War II U.S. Forces liaison officer in Stuttgart. Are you missing a vehicle? Col. Richard M. Pastore Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. James E. Robinson, Jr., However, the land swap is still subject to a special Vehicles in the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander has undergone various changes throughout the years. agreement between Stuttgart and the U.S. Forces. abandoned vehicle lot are set to be destroyed Public Affairs Officer It is located in an area that was used for agricultural “With the land swap, the city of Stuttgart within the next 45 days. A list of vehicles is Larry Reilly purposes until 1934, when the German armed forces available on the garrison Web site at www. [email protected] committed to build a new street within the military took over the land to build Flandern and Grenadier stuttgart.army.mil. installation so that people are able to access the Editor Assistant Editor Kasernes for its 119th Infantry Regiment. After World To claim a vehicle, call the USAG Stut- housing area. Also, Stuttgart agreed to build three new Susan Huseman Brittany Carlson War II, these caserns were then used as camps for tgart Provost Marshal’s office at 431-5001/civ. [email protected] [email protected] displaced people. duplexes (six apartments) at Robinson Barracks and 0711-680-5001. three single homes at Kelley Barracks,” said James Contact Information In 1949, the U.S. Army took over the military Tech expo comes to Patch Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 installation for the U.S. Military Logistical Support Grady, the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate More than 30 exhibitors will demonstrate Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 Headquarters for the greater Stuttgart area. of Public Works deputy director. E-mail: [email protected] the latest in telecommunications, satellite Catherine Gwinner Zac Schoonover Spc. Corinna Jenkins Spc. Patrick Edwards Between 1950 and 1957, apartment buildings, “As soon as the alternate constructions are finalized Web site: www.stuttgart.army.mil communications, disaster recovery, green Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne (Army spouse) (Family member) (U.S. Army) (U.S. Army) shopping centers, restaurants, a school and a chapel by the State Construction Office, the U.S. Forces will information technology products and more U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 were built to support military personnel and their return the five remaining officer houses on the western German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, at the winter Patch Barracks/Stuttgart Area “Spend more time with “Make money and pay “Pursue my music “Start running again families. side of Roter Stich,” Grady added. Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen Technology Exposition Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to family.” for college.” career.” before spring.” In 1993, the southern part of Robinson Barracks In July 2008, the agency for urban development This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of 2 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center. was returned to the German federal government and and residential areas in Stuttgart, the Stuttgarter the Department of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not neces- This event, hosted by U.S. European sarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the city of Stuttgart. Wohnungs- und Städtebaugesellschaft (SWSG), Command and the Stuttgart Armed Forces the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this publication Stuttgart developed this land into a residential area purchased the western part of Roter Stich for €8 is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the USAG Stuttgart Communications and Electronics Association known as “Burgholzhof” between 1996 and 2006, million from the federal government. The plan is to Public Affairs Office. Private organizations noted in this publication Chapter, is open to all military, civilian, and are not part of Department of Defense. which now houses approximately 3,000 residents. build a new residential area with approximately 200 contractor personnel. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including All of Grenadier Kaserne’s buildings, located housing units. inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the For more information, contact Mindy in Stuttgart’s Rot district, were torn down in 2000 “The current area plan includes the construction of products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything Sartori at [email protected] advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, except for one, the home of the federal government’s 61 rental apartments, 100 privately owned apartments, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national registrar office. and 35 single homes, including row and duplex Submit AFAP issues origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a “Roter Stich” is the street that intersected houses, as well as a day care center,” said Stephanie Do you have an idea to make life better in violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Robinson Barracks, connecting the district of Rot Ahr, spokesperson for SWSG. USAG Stuttgart? Pick up an issue form around is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that with Pragsattel, Stuttgart’s main traffic road. “Altogether, the SWSG is investing about €62 base or fill one out online at www.stuttgartmwr. source until the violation is corrected. The Citizen is a biweekly offset press publication published by AdvantiPro GmbH. Circulation Capt. Nathan Gunnery Sgt. Iyiola Dada Master Sgt. John Lt. Col. Chris Buzatu The fact that Roter Stich has always been open million in this project,” Ahr said. com and let garrison leadership know about is 6,000 copies. For display advertising rates, call Hanna-Maria Morehouse (U.S. Marine Corps) Poortinga (U.S. Army) to the public (except when force protection exercises Construction is set to start in the spring of 2011. your idea for change in time for the 2010 Army Weills at civ. 0631-3033-5537, e-mail [email protected]. For (U.S. Marine Corps) (U.S. Air Force Reserves) “The SWSG anticipates finalizing the construction classified advertising rates, call Sabrina Braun at civ. 0631-357- were conducted), led to various discussions between Family Action Plan conference Feb. 25-26. The 8306, e-mail [email protected]. “Spend more time with “Start my business firm “Meet some personal “Get into better shape.” the U.S. Forces, the German federal government of the apartments by the end of 2012. The construction deadline for submissions is Feb. 5. For more in- [email protected] my children.” and finish my master’s goals and find full-time and the city of Stuttgart, especially after the events start for the houses depends on the U.S. Forces and when formation, call 431-3643/civ. 07031-15-3362. [degree].” employment in Europe.” of Sept. 11, 2001. they are returning the rest of the area,” Ahr said. The Citizen, January 28, 2010 newS Page 3 News & Notes

Graco recalls hazardous strollers The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- sion, in cooperation with Graco Children’s Prod- ucts Inc., announced a voluntary recall of Graco’s Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. The hinges on these strollers’ canopies pose fingertip amputation and laceration hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit by calling 001-800-345-4109. For more information, visit www.graco- baby.com or www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/ prhtml10/10115.html. Post office news The U.S. Postal Service recently announced changes in pricing for mailing parcels. First Class letter prices remain the same, express prices are now higher, and priority parcel prices Birgit Thompson can be higher or lower, depending on how far Roter Stich used to run through RB. Now, a new fence separates the installation from the German the package travels from the east coast. For community. U.S. housing units on the western side of Roter Stich were turned over to Stuttgart in 2008. postage rates, visit www.usps.com. In U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, the Panzer and Kelley Army Post Offices now have ex- RB continues to transition tended hours; they are open five days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. By Carola Meusel Due to possible terrorist threats against the For families stationed overseas with a spon- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office U.S. Forces and force protection concerns, the U.S. sor, the sponsor needs to ensure that the garrison military petitioned for the closure of the street. ost people refer to Robinson Barracks postal service registers all dependents during In 2008, the U.S. Forces returned the western part as one of the most scenic military in-processing for a mail box. Otherwise, the of Roter Stich, including six apartment buildings and installations in Stuttgart. This is mainly postal service will not find the name(s) of the M five homes for officers, to the city of Stuttgart. because of its location on top of the wine hills sponsor’s dependents in the directory, and their “The land swap in 2008 allowed the street to between Bad Cannstatt and Zuffenhausen, which mail will be returned. remain open, and offered a successful solution provides residents with an impressive view of Baden- between the U.S. Forces, the federal government and Abandoned vehicles to be Württemberg’s capital. the city of Stuttgart,” said Theodore Schulze, deputy destroyed Robinson Barracks, named after World War II U.S. Forces liaison officer in Stuttgart. Are you missing a vehicle? Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. James E. Robinson, Jr., However, the land swap is still subject to a special Vehicles in the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart has undergone various changes throughout the years. agreement between Stuttgart and the U.S. Forces. abandoned vehicle lot are set to be destroyed It is located in an area that was used for agricultural within the next 45 days. A list of vehicles is purposes until 1934, when the German armed forces “With the land swap, the city of Stuttgart committed to build a new street within the military available on the garrison Web site at www. took over the land to build Flandern and Grenadier stuttgart.army.mil. installation so that people are able to access the Kasernes for its 119th Infantry Regiment. After World To claim a vehicle, call the USAG Stut- housing area. Also, Stuttgart agreed to build three new War II, these caserns were then used as camps for tgart Provost Marshal’s office at 431-5001/civ. displaced people. duplexes (six apartments) at Robinson Barracks and 0711-680-5001. three single homes at Kelley Barracks,” said James In 1949, the U.S. Army took over the military Tech expo comes to Patch installation for the U.S. Military Logistical Support Grady, the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate More than 30 exhibitors will demonstrate Headquarters for the greater Stuttgart area. of Public Works deputy director. the latest in telecommunications, satellite Between 1950 and 1957, apartment buildings, “As soon as the alternate constructions are finalized communications, disaster recovery, green shopping centers, restaurants, a school and a chapel by the State Construction Office, the U.S. Forces will information technology products and more were built to support military personnel and their return the five remaining officer houses on the western at the winter Patch Barracks/Stuttgart Area families. side of Roter Stich,” Grady added. Technology Exposition Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to In 1993, the southern part of Robinson Barracks In July 2008, the agency for urban development 2 p.m. in the Swabian Special Events Center. was returned to the German federal government and and residential areas in Stuttgart, the Stuttgarter This event, hosted by U.S. European the city of Stuttgart. Wohnungs- und Städtebaugesellschaft (SWSG), Command and the Stuttgart Armed Forces Stuttgart developed this land into a residential area purchased the western part of Roter Stich for €8 Communications and Electronics Association known as “Burgholzhof” between 1996 and 2006, million from the federal government. The plan is to Chapter, is open to all military, civilian, and which now houses approximately 3,000 residents. build a new residential area with approximately 200 contractor personnel. All of Grenadier Kaserne’s buildings, located housing units. For more information, contact Mindy in Stuttgart’s Rot district, were torn down in 2000 “The current area plan includes the construction of Sartori at [email protected] except for one, the home of the federal government’s 61 rental apartments, 100 privately owned apartments, registrar office. and 35 single homes, including row and duplex Submit AFAP issues “Roter Stich” is the street that intersected houses, as well as a day care center,” said Stephanie Do you have an idea to make life better in Robinson Barracks, connecting the district of Rot Ahr, spokesperson for SWSG. USAG Stuttgart? Pick up an issue form around with Pragsattel, Stuttgart’s main traffic road. “Altogether, the SWSG is investing about €62 base or fill one out online at www.stuttgartmwr. The fact that Roter Stich has always been open million in this project,” Ahr said. com and let garrison leadership know about to the public (except when force protection exercises Construction is set to start in the spring of 2011. your idea for change in time for the 2010 Army were conducted), led to various discussions between “The SWSG anticipates finalizing the construction Family Action Plan conference Feb. 25-26. The the U.S. Forces, the German federal government of the apartments by the end of 2012. The construction deadline for submissions is Feb. 5. For more in- and the city of Stuttgart, especially after the events start for the houses depends on the U.S. Forces and when formation, call 431-3643/civ. 07031-15-3362. of Sept. 11, 2001. they are returning the rest of the area,” Ahr said. Page 4 FeaTureS The Citizen, January 28, 2010 Construction ...... Ask a JAG Continued from page 1 completed, the shoppette will contain 2,800 square Editor’s Note: Do you have a question you feet of basic groceries, car care necessities and conve- saving motion detector that turns the temperature to a would like to see answered in a future edition nience items, including a “snack avenue” containing predetermined setting after an hour of no activity in the of The Citizen? If so, contact “Ask a JAG” more on-the-go food options, said Frank Niccoll, room, or when a window is tipped open, Roach said. at [email protected]. AAFES general manager. The Panzer Hotel is the first in USAG Stuttgart to The small “island shack” that currently controls be fully air-conditioned, and to meet 100 percent of By Capt. Aaron L. Lancaster (U.S. Army) the gas pumps will be shut down, and the shoppette Stuttgart Law Center the new Army lodging standards, he added. The new hotel will allow the Hilltop Hotel on will take over gas operations, Niccoll added. When complete, the Kelley Shoppette will be open Monday Q: I read your last article and saw that the Robinson Barracks to close in June and the Swabian through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday Stuttgart Law Center has a free tax prepara- Inn on Patch Barracks to close shortly after the the and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tion service for service members, Department Panzer Hotel opens, Roach said. of Defense civilians and their dependents. I Even so, more newcomers to the garrison will Kelley CDC have always done my own taxes. Is there any have the option of on-post lodging, he added. Construction on the new $5 million Kelley Bar- reason that I should have my taxes done by “This [hotel] will help bring folks in from German racks Child Development Center began in July 2009, the Law Center? hotels, right here to base,” Roach said. and is scheduled to finish this June, Seare said. The Once the construction fence is lowered, the hotel CDC project, also managed by DPW, the Corps of A: Many people feel similar to you when will be accessible from a pedestrian bridge running Engineers and SHBA, is one of four new CDCs cur- it comes to their taxes. Unfortunately, in addi- from Haarde Street (in front of the chapel) to the ho- rently being constructed in U.S. Army Europe. tel’s third floor, and by the road in front of the Panzer tion to the higher rate of error for self-prepared Once in operation, the center will accommodate Main Exchange. This road will connect to the hotel’s returns, many of these people are missing out on approximately 100 children up to 5 years old. main entrance and parking lot. getting money back from the Internal Revenue The CDC’s building plan is also ADA-compliant Service that they are entitled to through various Besides offering a variety of rooms, the hotel (for full handicap accessibility) and environmentally tax credits. will also offer close to 65 jobs for hotel staff, Roach friendly, with a solar water heater and several trees Some of the credits are “refundable” credits, said. nearby to provide natural shade. meaning that if you were eligible for the credit, When the staff and furnishings are in place, Roach you could be entitled to receive more money back will take his place as the Panzer Hotel manager. For “We went out of our way to make sure we kept as than the amount you paid in taxes for the year. now, however, he’s simply enjoying the process. many trees around the building as possible,” Seare said. A few credits that people often overlook are the “I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve been on However, the CDC’s most admired feature from American Opportunity Credit, the Lifetime Learn- this project since it was conceived,” he said. “Since the children’s point of view is the new outdoor play- ing Credit, the Retirement Savings Contributions 2005, we’ve submitted paperwork and seen it go from ground, Seare said. Credit, and the Child Tax Credit. concept to paper to concrete. Doing all the planning, “We’ve had some parents standing outside, with The AOC and the LLC are both educational getting it rolling, then watching the building come their kids saying: ‘Mommy, when do I get to go in?’” credits, but they offer different benefits to tax up: that’s the fun part.” he added. payers. The AOC offers the taxpayer up to Kelley Shoppette $2,500 per eligible student during their first four Construction on the new Kelley Shoppette began years of a post-secondary degree program. in July 2009, and is scheduled to be finished in the The LLC, on the other hand, offers taxpay- beginning of February, said Mehretab Goitom, the ers up to $2,000 per return and can be used for DPW project manager for the shoppette. all years of post-secondary education, even if The $750,000 project is funded by U.S. Africa the student is not pursuing a degree. For any Command and the Stuttgart Army and Air Force given tax year, the taxpayer can only claim Exchange Service. DPW and SHBA also manage either the AOC or the LLC (not both) and the this project. taxpayer will need to determine whether the It will replace the old shoppette in Building 3312, parent or child can claim the credit. across from the Subway restaurant, in order to offer The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit added convenience to patrons on Kelley in its new provides a potential tax credit to those that make location: next to the gas station. a contribution to an IRA or other qualified plan. The facility is expected to be ready for shoppers Thrift Savings Plan contributions qualify. If you at the ribbon cutting ceremony in early March. Once The Kelley Shoppette is set to open in early March. qualify, you could get anywhere from 10 to 50 percent of your contribution credited back. The Child Tax Credit could net taxpayers up to $1,000 in credit for each qualifying child. As long as the child is under the age of 17, does not provide at least half of their own support, has lived with with the taxpayer/provider for more than half of the year, and is either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or resident of the U.S., then the taxpayer will be eligible to claim the CTC. The Additional Child Tax Credit also becomes a re- fundable tax credit in certain circumstances. These are only four of the many potential credits available. Eligible individuals who come to the Law Center will have their taxes prepared by IRS- and Army-trained tax preparers. The phone number for the Tax Center is 421-4588/ civ. 0711-729-4588 and the Tax Center will be open full-time beginning Feb. 1.

This column is not intended as individual or specific legal advice. If you have specific issues or concerns, you should consult a judge The Kelley Barracks Child Development Center, set to be completed in June, will accommodate approximately 100 children up to 5 years old. It is one of four new CDCs being constructing in U.S. Army Europe. The Citizen, January 28, 2010 newS and FeaTureS Page 5

[Above] Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III speaks on the importance of serving others during the USAG Stuttgart Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Jan. 12. [Right] Members of the Martin Luther King Community Choir raise their voices in song.

EUCOM’s Lt. Col. Julius Lt. Col. Henry Washington, “Hank” Young serves chicken Jr., EUCOM J4 wings to Abby deputy division Dolinger chief, military following secretariat, reads the MLK an excerpt from celebration. Martin Luther The food King Jr.’s speech, was named “The Drum Major after service Instinct,” during qualities, the community such as “Joy celebration on Wings.” Jan. 12. MLK Jr. Day inspires community to serve Story & photos by Brittany Carlson this man not only by remembering his Morgan challenged garrison com- COM J4 deputy division chief, military USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office life, but by living out his dream. munity members to put that belief into secretariat, read an excerpt from King’s The annual Martin Luther King Jr. practice by volunteering in their local speech, “The Drum Major Instinct.” orty-one years ago, a man had Day observance, hosted by the garrison neighborhoods, something that they did “I think I got a little teary,” said a dream that different kinds Equal Opportunity Office, was packed. well in 2009. Lt. Col. William Robinson, assigned Fof people could live together In fact, at about 250 attendees, it was Approximately 137,000 service to EUCOM J6 who met King in the in peace. the largest turnout in the history of the hours were donated to last year by vol- 1960s. “There was electricity in the On Jan. 12, U.S. Army Garrison event, according to Col. Richard M. unteers, according to Army Community atmosphere.” Stuttgart community members honored Pastore, garrison commander. Service, saving the community close to King’s speech described how every “It’s very heartening to see such a $2 million. person wants to feel important, but the diverse group of community members, However, 2010 is a new year, Mor- most important thing they can do is The most reward- young and old, of all races and creeds, gan added. “I would argue that King’s serve others. come to honor a man who made such message and his dream is to serve Several members of EUCOM, De- ‘ ing thing about this an impact on our history,” said Tanya every day.” fense Information Systems Agency, U.S. is people leave Young, a military spouse. “This was Dr. Adding to Morgan’s message, the Africa Command and other tenant units King’s dream.” Martin Luther King Community Choir took this very literally by cooking and inspired. It’s a new King also dreamed of a community performed a variety of gospel-style serving food following the event, which year. People are that thrived because people served one songs on service and perseverance, included “Joy Wings,” and “Peaceful another, a message that guest speaker which had audience members nodding Prime Rib.” looking for direc- Maj. Gen. John W. Morgan III ex- their heads to the music. “It’s truly all about service, not about tion and service is pounded on. “The choir really sets the tone for being in the limelight,” said Lt. Col. something we all “Each and every one of us has the how you feel,” said Col. Mario LePaix, Cail Morris Jr., one of the cooks who, capacity and the opportunity to share chief of staff for U.S. Marine Corps when he isn’t working for EUCOM J6, should be doing. with one another through our service,” Forces Africa. “It really made me think volunteers with a men’s integrity group said Morgan, the chief of staff for U.S. about what I’ve been doing for the last at his church. “The most rewarding thing Lt. Col. Cail Morris Jr. European Command. “We can’t indi- 30 years,” he added, referring to his three about this is people leave inspired. It’s a vidually change the world, but part of decades of service in the military. new year. People are looking for direc- EUCOM J6, volunteer cook the world changes wherever we are, In another part of the observance, Lt. tion [and] service is something we all ’ whenever we serve.” Col. Henry “Hank” Young Jr., the EU- should be doing.” Page 6 newS The Citizen, January 28, 2010 The Citizen, January 28, 2010 COmmuniTy annOunCemenTS Page 7 National Prayer and the Panzer, Robinson Bar- racks and Kelley Community SOCEUR celebrates 55 years of operations Breakfast set Community members give blood Banks will open at 10 a.m. on The National Prayer Break- By Master Sgt. Donald Sparks Feb. 4 because of a mandatory The unit held a small observance Jan. 21 in the operations forces conducting unconventional warfare fast will be held Feb. 9 at 7 a.m. Patch Movie Theater on the eve of its establishment in the European Command area of responsibility. meeting. Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office in the Swabian Special Events to celebrate 55 years of existence. Maj. Gen. Frank Later in 1955, the command was redesignated Center on Patch Barracks. Audition for chil- n a day when many of their counterparts Kisner, SOCEUR commander, praised the men and as Support Operations Task Force Europe. In 1967, This year’s guest speaker are deployed and engaged in missions women in uniform for their extraordinary efforts in based on France’s withdrawal from NATO, the com- dren’s play will be Ron Archer, a pastor, Oonly known by few others, the service support of the Special Operations personnel deployed mand relocated from Paris to Panzer Kaserne near Children ages 8-17 are best-selling author, award-win- members of the U.S. Special Operations Command throughout its area of responsibility. Stuttgart to better facilitate interaction with European needed for the upcoming chil- ning speaker and international Europe paused for a moment to celebrate history. From its origins consisting of only 14 person- Command. dren’s play at Kelley Theatre: business strategist. nel, SOCEUR today is comprised of 250 service One year later, the command relocated five miles “Patchwork,” by Carol Lauck. Tickets are available at members representing the Army, Marines, Navy and down the road to its current location on Patch Bar- Auditions will be held Feb. SOCEUR chaplains’ offices on Panzer Air Force. racks. Then, on November 1, 1983, the command 16-17 at 4 p.m. in the Kelley personnel Kaserne (431-3079/civ. 07031- “We are the ‘250’,” Kisner said, referencing a slide assumed its current designation as Special Operations Theatre. have 15-3079), Patch Barracks (430- depicting the 300 Spartans who fought to protect the Command Europe. The show, directed by played 9213/civ. 0711-680-9213) and invasion of Greece. “We represent the fight today to SOCEUR’s operational focus during the ’70s and Barb Heidt, will be performed significant Robinson Barracks (420-6124/ protect the principles of democracy.” ’80s was greatly influenced by operations in Vietnam, March 26 and April 2 at 7:30 roles in civ. 0711-819-6124). Kisner also compared the organization to a photo the post-war defense budget drawdown, and Cold- p.m. and March 27 and April 3 support of of a cheetah. War engagement. Visit the community at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Operation For a perusal script, stop by “The cheetah is the symbol for Special Opera- With the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1990 and the Brittany Carlson Iraqi flea market tions,” he said. “It has incredible ability to be agile, disestablishment of the Warsaw Pact in 1991, the Joseph Lloren, civilian, donates blood as part of the Armed Services Blood Program blood the Kelley Theatre. Freedom The next USAG Stuttgart For more information, call flexible and deadly. It has incredible speed and is command redirected its focus. drive Jan. 19 at the Kelley Fitness Center. The two-day drive gained 24 pints of blood. Community Flea Market will and adaptive. So we must be the same as the cheetah to SOCEUR and its components have since planned 421-3258/civ. 0711-729-3258. currently react to asymmetrical threats on a global basis.” and executed special operations during Operations be held Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. Cats wanted for fe- support SOCEUR was formed when U.S. European Com- to 2 p.m. in the Patch Com- For more information, The winners will receive • Robinson Barracks Feb. Desert Storm, Provide Comfort and Provide Com- line fun show the mand’s commander-in-chief established Support fort II. munity Club. call 431-2085/civ. 07031-15- U.S. Savings Bonds. 10 The second annual Feline operation. Operations Command Europe in Paris to provide In addition, the command has executed many To sign up to sell your 2085. For entry forms, visit www. • Panzer Kaserne Feb. 17 Fun Show will be held Feb. 27 peacetime planning and operational control of special operations not as publicly well known, such as Silver wares, or for additional in- asymca.org. and 22 Courtesy of Special Operations Command Take postal survey from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Anvil in Sierra Leone, Atlas Response in Mozam- formation, call 430-2110/civ. • Patch Barracks Feb. 19 Run a marathon the Patch Community Club. bique, Assured Response and Shadow Express in 0711-680-2110 or 0774-248- for chance to win and 24 Ever wanted to run a mara- Owners can sign their cats Following Liberia, and Firm Response in the Congo. 9940. Installation Management thon? Learn how in the Patch Forum provides up to participate Feb. 1-23 at a coup In the Balkans, SOCEUR forces participated in Command-Europe wants to Skate for free Fitness Center’s “School of the Patch Fitness Center or that Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard and Joint Forge, as well know how well local Postal FAFSA help The Stuttgart Military Marathon.” U.S. Africa Command will Panzer Vet Clinic. overthrew as both Joint Guardian and Allied Force in Kosovo. Service Centers are serving Community Eishockey club Participants must register host a financial educational All vaccinations must be the Currently, SOCEUR forces contribute to both Opera- their customers. and the Stuttgart Community at the fitness center for this 12- forum for high school and current. For more information, president tion Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Earn a chance to win a Spouses Club host free family 16 week program and attend college students Feb. 7 at 1:30 call 430-7136/civ. 0711-680- of Sierra in Afghanistan. five-night vacation at Edel- skate nights Feb. 27 and March at least one initial meeting (or p.m. in the Patch Theater on 7136. Leone, At the conclusion of the ceremony, Kisner took weiss Resort in Garmisch by 13 at 5:15 p.m. in the Wernau make special arrangements) Patch Barracks. SOCEUR part in a cake-cutting with Marine Sgt. Derek Jenson, completing an online survey Visit Superbowl Eisstadion, Stadionweg 12, to complete the school. The This forum features a work- personnel the most junior service member of the command. at www.milmail.org. 73249 Wernau. last meeting will be held Feb. shop on applying for student Sunday craft sale evacuated For Jenson, who is serving in his first joint assign- While there is no charge The deadline to complete 9 at 5 p.m. aid, a state residency briefing The Patch Multi-Crafts more ment, the event gave him a historical perspective of to skate, skates can be rented the survey is Feb. 15. The deadline to register is and assistance with building a Center will host a Superbowl than 400 SOCEUR. for €4.50. ASYMCA holds chil- Feb. 15. portfolio. Sunday sale Feb. 7 from 1-5 Courtesy of Special Operations Command “It’s very interesting to see how we do things people For more information, call For more information, call p.m., followed by crafts time SOCEUR aviation capabilities were differently within special operations,” said Jenson, a Learn about Army from the dren’s art contest 4310-7136/civ. 0711-680- 421-4783/civ. 0711-729-4783. from 5-9 p.m. used in support of Operation Atlas native of Sturgis, S.D. “Being assigned to SOCEUR The annual Armed Services African Emergency Relief 7136. Everything in the store will Response, a multinational effort to provide country. has expanded my overall picture of the military, and Army Community Service YMCA Art Contest 2010 is Community banks be 20 percent off. humanitarian relief to Mozambique, made me appreciate how all services contribute to will host a series of workshops now open to entries post- Dental clinic to visit open later Feb. 4 For more information, Africa, in 2000. Courtesy of Special Operations Command the fight.” on the Army Emergency Re- marked by Feb. 19. schools The Patch Community call 430-5270/civ. 0711-680- lief Commander’s Referral Children of active duty February is Dental Aware- Bank will open at 9:30 a.m., 5270. Program. or retired service members in ness Month and the Stuttgart Job Fair ...... Classes for commanders grades kindergarten through Dental Clinic will visit local Continued from page 1 when you have to move your vehicles and first sergeants will be held six can submit artwork depict- schools next month to provide and household back home, plus consider in Building 2915 on Panzer ing their military family in dental screenings and educa- he said. taking leave. It’s a unique challenge,” Kaserne from 10-11:30 a.m. this year’s contest theme, “My tion. The clinic schedule is as There are 176 Soldiers assigned Starrett said. Feb. 2, May 4 and Aug. 3. Military Family.” follows: to the Warrior Transition Battalion in “We want [these Soldiers] to serve Europe spread across 13 locations, the civilian sector as successfully as See more community photos at according to Gina Starrett, the they did in the military,” said Ruby www.flickr.com/photos/usagstuttgart/ USAG Stuttgart Soldier and Family Crockrell, a physical evaluation board Assistance Center program manager. liaison officer with the Kaiserslautern Approximately 72 of these Soldiers, Warrior Transition Unit. along with their families, attended the Crockrell said the transition back three-day job fair. to civilian life can be frightening for “The challenge in Europe is that some. “If you’ve been in the Army for Soldiers don’t always have access to the eight years, you are attached. To know number and variety of support programs you have to leave — there are many like they do stateside, and they don’t insecurities and fears.” have a lot of time,” Starrett said. Crockrell reflected on the Soldiers’ She said after a medical board, a progress. “When they came to us, many Soldier may have up to 90 days before couldn’t walk. Some were flat on their Susan Huseman separation. backs. This is, indeed, a day of victory,” Spc. Son Yong Kuykendall, left, assigned to the Kaiserslautern WTU, speaks “That can be a shock, especially she said. with General Dynamic’s Dee Dunn at the AUSA Job Fair Jan. 15. The Citizen, January 28, 2010 COmmuniTy annOunCemenTS Page 7 National Prayer and the Panzer, Robinson Bar- racks and Kelley Community Breakfast set Community members give blood Banks will open at 10 a.m. on The National Prayer Break- Feb. 4 because of a mandatory fast will be held Feb. 9 at 7 a.m. meeting. in the Swabian Special Events Center on Patch Barracks. Audition for chil- This year’s guest speaker dren’s play will be Ron Archer, a pastor, Children ages 8-17 are best-selling author, award-win- needed for the upcoming chil- ning speaker and international dren’s play at Kelley Theatre: business strategist. “Patchwork,” by Carol Lauck. Tickets are available at Auditions will be held Feb. chaplains’ offices on Panzer 16-17 at 4 p.m. in the Kelley Kaserne (431-3079/civ. 07031- Theatre. 15-3079), Patch Barracks (430- The show, directed by 9213/civ. 0711-680-9213) and Barb Heidt, will be performed Robinson Barracks (420-6124/ March 26 and April 2 at 7:30 civ. 0711-819-6124). p.m. and March 27 and April 3 Visit the community at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For a perusal script, stop by flea market Brittany Carlson Joseph Lloren, civilian, donates blood as part of the Armed Services Blood Program blood the Kelley Theatre. The next USAG Stuttgart For more information, call drive Jan. 19 at the Kelley Fitness Center. The two-day drive gained 24 pints of blood. Community Flea Market will 421-3258/civ. 0711-729-3258. be held Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. Cats wanted for fe- to 2 p.m. in the Patch Com- For more information, The winners will receive • Robinson Barracks Feb. munity Club. call 431-2085/civ. 07031-15- U.S. Savings Bonds. 10 line fun show To sign up to sell your 2085. For entry forms, visit www. • Panzer Kaserne Feb. 17 The second annual Feline Fun Show will be held Feb. 27 wares, or for additional in- Take postal survey asymca.org. and 22 formation, call 430-2110/civ. • Patch Barracks Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Run a marathon and 24 the Patch Community Club. 0711-680-2110 or 0774-248- for chance to win Ever wanted to run a mara- Installation Management Owners can sign their cats 9940. thon? Learn how in the Patch Forum provides Command-Europe wants to up to participate Feb. 1-23 at Fitness Center’s “School of Skate for free know how well local Postal FAFSA help the Patch Fitness Center or The Stuttgart Military Marathon.” Service Centers are serving U.S. Africa Command will Panzer Vet Clinic. Community Eishockey club Participants must register their customers. host a financial educational All vaccinations must be and the Stuttgart Community at the fitness center for this 12- current. For more information, Earn a chance to win a forum for high school and Spouses Club host free family 16 week program and attend college students Feb. 7 at 1:30 call 430-7136/civ. 0711-680- five-night vacation at Edel- skate nights Feb. 27 and March at least one initial meeting (or p.m. in the Patch Theater on 7136. weiss Resort in Garmisch by 13 at 5:15 p.m. in the Wernau make special arrangements) Patch Barracks. completing an online survey Visit Superbowl Eisstadion, Stadionweg 12, to complete the school. The This forum features a work- at www.milmail.org. 73249 Wernau. last meeting will be held Feb. shop on applying for student Sunday craft sale While there is no charge The deadline to complete 9 at 5 p.m. aid, a state residency briefing The Patch Multi-Crafts to skate, skates can be rented the survey is Feb. 15. The deadline to register is and assistance with building a Center will host a Superbowl for €4.50. ASYMCA holds chil- Feb. 15. portfolio. 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RobinsonRobinson Barracks Barracks gets infused infused with with new new lifelife By Susan Huseman [and] watch a movie,” said Pastore. With that in mind, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office the facility features a small theater, large screen TVs and The garrison and the meeting area. A coffee bar is set to open soon. wenty years ago, Robinson Barracks was the [combatant commands] The garrison will spend $9 million over the next two crown jewel of what was dubbed the Greater ‘ years on infrastructure repairs: replacing playground TStuttgart Military Community — 17 caserns ... have worked very hard equipment, installing air conditioning in the SAS building dotted across an area the size of Rhode Island, with more together to revitalize what and repairing the sidewalks and roads. than 32,000 personnel. The Robinson Barracks chapel will also undergo Back then, 4,000 Soldiers and civilians worked on was just two years ago renovations. Robinson Barracks. More than 675 families lived there. “With the growth of the community, our religious And, when Americans in Germany wanted to ‘Sleepy Hollow.’ support activities have grown exponentially. We’ve tried go shopping, they headed to RB’s PX, the largest in to keep pace with it,” Pastore said. “We have a tremendous Europe. Col. Richard M. Pastore amount of programs and activities for RB residents.” That was then. USAG Stuttgart commander Robinson Barracks is now fully enclosed by fencing. Over time, a chunk of RB’s real estate was returned To make the surrounding German neighborhood, shops to the Germans, and the installation dwindled down to a and buses more accessible by foot, the garrison is looking Kristie Smith, left, and Courtney Mitchell Gene Hudgens, right, and his wife, Christl, left, managers of the Robinson quiet bedroom community. But in the past two and one- Today, 280 families call Robinson Barracks home. to install enhanced security pedestrian gates at several shop for bargains at the RB Thrift Shop. Barracks Thrift Shop, wait on customers Robert and Kerrie Baldi Jan. 16 half years, thanks to an influx of U.S. Africa Command Over the next 18 months, the population is projected’ to locations. “It’s going to happen as quickly as we can make personnel, the community is coming alive again. increase to 470 families. it happen,” Pastore said. “The garrison and the [combatant commands], RB residents have their own fitness center, elementary RB residents enjoy the best of both worlds: the EUCOM and AFRICOM, have worked very hard together and middle school, library, post office, mail room, beauty convenience and security of living in a military community Robinson Barracks thrift shop patrons bid to revitalize what was just two years ago ‘Sleepy Hollow,’” shop, Child and Youth Services School Age Services and the intimacy of a German neighborhood, according said Col. Richard M. Pastore, the U.S. Army Garrison and a hybrid “CX,” a combined commissary and post to Andrea Aitken. “We really feel like we’re living in Stuttgart commander, at his first-ever Robinson Barracks exchange. Germany,” said Aitken, a two-year RB resident. ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to longtime managers town hall meeting Jan. 13. Recent additions include a barber shop, a Community Aitken is especially excited about what the new club More than $100 million has been spent on family Bank branch office, and a doner kebab and rotisserie brings to the community. “People are having promotion Story & photos by Susan Huseman housing renovations, which include amenities such as chicken stand inside the CX. parties, going for cake on Sunday, enjoying brunch, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office When you’re out shopping, you wall-to-wall carpeting, master bedroom walk-in closets To support RB’s growing population, the USAG grabbing dinner on a weeknight or stopping in for a beer,” ith every item in the Robinson Barracks Thrift Shop and laundry facilities in each apartment. don’t get a hug at very many Stuttgart Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and she said. marked down 50 percent, housewares, toys and ‘ There are 100 housing units now under renovation, Recreation just opened a community club with a restaurant She encourages others in the Stuttgart military knickknacks flew off the shelves last weekend. places. You get one when you with an additional $4.6 million earmarked for future and lounge. community to visit the club. “Come out for Sunday brunch. W While ringing up sales, Christl Hudgens, shop manager, made renovations. “Every stairwell unit has been or will be The food is great and the atmosphere is nice. come here. “We want the club to be a place where people who sure almost every customer walked away with at least one thing renovated,” Pastore said. live here can gather to watch sports, have fun, eat a meal “It is worth the drive,” she added. free of charge — a hug. Although the discounted prices have to do with the thrift Kerri Baldi shop’s upcoming change of management, the hugs are simply a Robinson Barracks Thrift Shop customer part of who Hudgens is. “When you’re out shopping, you don’t get a hug at very many places,” said Kerri Baldi, who was at the thrift shop on a recent to Stuttgart almost two years ago. Saturday. “You get one when you come here.” ’ “I don’t think there is one person who has gone to the thrift She also gets quality. “You can come here, buy something, shop whom they have not left an impression on,” she added. and you know it’s going to last,” Baldi said. “We bought a fridge, Coleman is so sincere in her sentiments she even took her an air conditioner and a freezer. Everything still works.” daughters out of school early one day so they could say goodbye Hudgens, a German national, and husband Gene, a retired to the couple. Army sergeant major, have managed the shop together since 1993. “They are who I want to remember when I leave here,” They are set to retire at the end of February, when the shop comes she said. under the oversight of the Stuttgart Community Spouses Club. Gene, 74, chalks up such affection to his wife of 44 years. Fans of both the thrift shop and its managers are saddened. “People come to see us because they love to talk to Christl,” he “They’re such a fixture,” Kelly Perez said of the couple, said. whom she met while living in temporary housing on RB. Many of their former customers have faithfully stayed in “Germany is intimidating at first. [Gene and Christl] made us contact, he added. “We have people who have moved away, for feel very welcome. example, to Garmisch, and when they come through Stuttgart, “We didn’t have a car and were too scared to venture out they stop at the thrift shop to see if we’re still here.” on foot. [Christl] encouraged us to go out and use our broken The relationships are a by-product of doing what one loves, German,” said Perez. “It was like having German grandparents according to Christl. in your backyard.” “Our goal was to serve the people, and to help young Soldiers Perez isn’t the only one who sees the Hudgenses as and their families. I think we achieved that. It makes us feel good, grandparents. and our customers feel good, too,” she said. “We call them ‘Grandma and Grandpa Thrift Store,’” said Kristie Smith, as she loaded up her car with bargains such as a The Robinson Barracks Thrift Shop is open Wednesday, brand new pair of basketball shoes for $4. “They’re like family. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Feb. 20. All I’m very sad that I probably won’t see them again.” items are marked down 50 percent. Customers are encouraged Besides being friendly, the Hudgenses are also to clear their accounts by Feb. 1. kindhearted. After Feb. 20, the thrift shop will close temporarily for facility “I’ve seen them help many people who can’t afford to buy renovations and restocking. It is set to re-open April 1 under the Photo illustration things,” said Tonya Coleman, who met the couple when she came management of the Stuttgart Community Spouses Club. This photo illustration depicts a section of Robinson Barracks. During the installation’s heyday in the ’80s, more than 4,000 Soldiers and civilians worked on Robinson Barracks. Page 10 ews The Citizen, January 28, 2010 N The Citizen, January 28, 2010 Culture Page 11 EUCOM selects top enlisted, civilians of the year Stuttgart’s modern art museum plays on senses

Story & photos by signed to EUCOM’s Joint Analysis operations. She was also a lead dissemi- Timothy King, ECJ6, is the Junior By Brittany Carlson Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett Center, Royal Air Force Molesworth, nator for information from national- Civilian of the Year. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office European Command Public Affairs United Kingdom, is the Junior Service level intelligence systems, which keeps The office automation technician Member of the Year. senior theater leaders informed. volunteered to be the ECJ6 director- hat makes a work of .S. European Command Bell serves in the Geospatial-Intel- Senior NCO/PO ate timekeeper, and personally trained art? recognized its outstanding ligence Collection Division and was more than 40 Army civilians, as he led Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, Com- W The question has a performers for 2009 during selected by her division chief to be the the transition to the Automated Time U mand, Control, Communication Sys- history of debate, but at Stuttgart’s division representative at 65 national Attendance and Production System. a service member and civilian of the year tems and Warfighting Integration modern art museum, the better question agency meetings. In addition, he trained six adminis- ceremony Jan. 20 at the Swabian Special (ECJ6), is the Senior NCO/PO of the to ask might be: “What doesn’t?.” Among her other achievements, trative assistants on ECJ6 internal staff Events Center on Patch Barracks. Year. The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, known she developed a Black Sea maritime procedures. “Those sitting here have been Hudson directed C4 operations in a for its glass cube jutting over the König- collection strategy and monitored naval singled out from all the enlisted and ci- 51-nation theater and responded to 732 Mid-Level Civilian strasse in downtown Stuttgart, features deployments impacting U.S. interests. artwork made from a shag carpet, vilian workforce,” Army Lt. Gen. Jack outages, 243 service interruptions and David Gouin, Strategy, Policy and beeswax, meat, cheese and red cabbage, Gardner, EUCOM deputy commander, NCO/PO 78 network intrusions. Assessments Directorate (ECJ5/8), is along with the traditional mediums. told the 37 nominees. Intelligence Specialist Second Class He also developed the Headquar- the Mid-Level Civilian of the Year. “All of you here today should be Mary Grodecki, assigned to EUCOM’s As a program analyst, he managed “What was important from the be- ters U.S. Africa Command Continuity ginning on was that this museum was a very proud of that,” he added. “Most Joint Intelligence Operations Center- $6 million from last year’s Military to of Operations Plan, which utilized sensual place,” said Sandy Stoll, public amazing, I think, is with your talent and Europe Analytic Center, Intelligence Military program funding and provided existing space and computer systems relations specialist for the museum. potential, you could be doing anything Directorate, Counterterrorism Division, that enabled contingency operations. support to thousands of customers. As RAF Molesworth, U.K., is the Non- vacancies laid the workload of two This must still be the case for the you want ... and I think it’s very fortu- He was elected the Stuttgart Area Brittany Carlson commissioned Officer/Petty Officer civilian positions on him, he worked museum’s new director, Dr. Ulrike nate that we have your level of talent Top-3 president, led 87 senior NCOs The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is known for it’s modern “cube” architecture, but of the Year. 60 short-notice M2M events over a 10- Groos, who assumed the position Jan. in our organization.” and bolstered community and profes- the “cube” houses only a small section of the vast collection. Grodecki produced more than 5,000 week period and worked 20 additional 1, since the museum plans to show a sional development. Junior Service Member links to terrorist databases that directly hours per week. “Simply Video” exhibit May 8 to Aug. Stoll said. hibits is Dieter Roth, the artist behind Senior Airman Amanda Bell, as- enabled world-wide counterterrorism Junior Civilian Gouin also conceived and wrote a 22 and an “Eat Art” exhibit made from In fact, the museum’s glass cube the meat and cheese works. Roth also comprehensive standard operating pro- food items beginning Sept. 18. is only one small section of the entire created “Gartenzwerg:” a garden gnome Courtesy of the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart cedure and M2M continuity handbook, Visitors to the Kunstmuseum Stut- museum, which stretches below street peeking out of a log of chocolate. “Bildnis der Tänzerin Anita Berber,” a which serves as a training tool for new tgart can do more than look at the art level and includes six floors of artwork, In addition to these exhibits, the portrait of a dancer, is one of many Otto personnel. here; they can also smell, listen and both in permanent and temporary ex- museum hosts three temporary exhibits Dix art pieces in the Kunstmuseum. touch some of it. hibits. The museum moved into the cur- per year. The current exhibit, from now Senior Civilian One exhibit includes tables covered rent building in 2005, but the collection through April 11, features the works of The Kunstmuseum also provides a Joe Puckett, ECJ5/8, is the Senior with multi-colored pamphlets. Visitors was founded long before, in 1924. photographer Elger Esser. “Drop and Shop” program for parents, Civilian of the Year. can flip the pamphlets’ pages — with The museum’s history has provided Esser’s work includes a rare tech- who can drop off their children on As an operations research analyst, gloves on — to change each booklet’s it with a varied permanent collection, nique which uses ink-coated copper Saturday from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. for an he flawlessly organized and executed color, and change the art. including some of the most signifi- plates to make a print. It is designed to afternoon of art projects, so that they can the first-ever EUCOM Strategy to Re- “It is a very psychological piece of cant works by Otto Dix, a local artist create a sense of deja vu in its viewers. shop elsewhere. Other programs include sources Conference. Puckett ensured work,” Stoll said. who painted the three-panel triptych “It’s very peaceful, very quiet,” Stoll “Family Day” on Sunday, “Grandpar- the six-country campaign plans were Artists showcased here range from “Grossstadt,” showing the post World said. “It looks familiar.” ents’ Day” once a month and the weekly resourced for the first time. Swabian impressionists at the end War I social life in Germany, and the Besides art, the museum also has “crumpled paper” art club. In addition, he spearheaded a 90- of the 18th century to “Frischzelle” “Bildnis der Tänzerin Anita Berber,” a a coffee bar on the ground floor and percent reduction in Lines of Activity (Fresh Cell) artists: new artists seek- portrait of a dancer almost completely an upscale restaurant on the top level, For more information, visit www. for the European Strategy Conference, ing recognition. The museum houses painted in shades of red. completely paneled in glass, with a kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de. To schedule a Timothy King, Command, Control, and eliminated extensive duplication approximately 15,000 works of art, Also featured in the permanent ex- view of the Schlossplatz below. tour in English, call 0711-216-1981. Communication Systems and Warfighting of effort in resourcing EUCOM strat- Integration (ECJ6), Junior Civilian of Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, Command, Control, Communication Systems and egy. He also developed a matrices tool the Year, has a discussion with a co- Warfighting Integration (ECJ6), Senior Noncommissioned Officer/Petty Officer to show links between priorities and Fasching festivals encourage foolish behavior, fun in streets worker Jan. 21. of the Year, talks to a subordinate Jan. 21. objectives, and available resources. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office these Narren walk up to you and ruffle your hair or drop you a piece of candy. Army iPhone download among top 25 free news apps hought there were only four seasons in a The first local Fasching parade of the season will year? Think again. It might last just six take to the streets in Tübingen Jan. 30 with more than days, but Carnival is considered a fifth. C. Todd Lopez members to save their favorite content complete archive of Soldiers magazine, tion about Army uniforms, military rank, T 5,000 mask bearers. Fasching events actually start on Here in Germany, it’s called the Närische Saison, Army News Service and to share it over Facebook, Twitter as far back as 2002, is available through Army weapons systems and even the Nov. 11, eleven minutes after the eleventh hour, but or foolish season, and Germans revel in the chance to things really pick up speed during Carnival week. and e-mail. The application also offers the iPhone application. words and music for the Army song. cut off their ties and cut loose. oldiers and others can now several entertainment and informational The iPhone’s wide screen and multi- For those interested enough in the The Tuesday before Lent is also known as read the latest Army news Carnival week is the five-day festival before Lent. sections,” she added. media capabilities don’t go to waste just Army to have the application on their “Schmutziger Donnerstag,” or Dirty Thursday. The on their iPhones, thanks to This year, the party begins Feb. 11 and lasts until S The application provides users reading text either. The new application iPhone, but not yet wearing the uni- day ushers in this period of friendly disorder. In Co- Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 16. a new application created by the team logne, for instance, women take control, chopping off the latest Army news headlines from provides access to both Army video and form, the new application can even help Most scholars trace Carnival back to the first that developed the Army’s Web site, the ties of their male colleagues. The Bad Cannstatt around the globe, and allows readers to still imagery, including content hosted users find a local recruiter. century Roman period when the festival of Saturnus www.army.mil. Dirty Thursday events include a Fasching market choose which news feeds they want to on the Army’s Flickr feed and YouTube “I would have to say that the most began to take place. Saturn was the Roman God of The new iPhone application was from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Fasching event at the launched in December, and is avail- receive, including those from Europe, page. For those who want to relive the exciting feature offered on the Army Peace and Plenty, and the festival marked a time when order was turned upside down; men dressed as women Marktplatz starting at 6 p.m. able for free from the iTunes applica- Asia, Africa and the Pacific, as well as greatest moments of Soldiers Radio app is the ‘Find A Recruiter’ section,” and masters waited on their slaves. The streets of Bad Cannstatt will fill again on Feb. tion store or by visiting the Army.mil news concerning health issues, Army News, podcasts of the show are also Downs said. “Just enter your zip code Today, Carnival goes by many names, depending on 15 at 10 a.m. for a musical performance at the old mobile site. science and technology, the Army Na- available through the application. in the app and it will then bring up a where you choose to celebrate. Whether it’s Karneval town hall, followed by a children’s parade at 2 p.m. “The Army developed the iPhone tional Guard and Army Reserve and Social media is at the heart of the recruiting station in your area instanta- in Cologne, Fasching in Munich or the Swabian Fasnat, Other local Fasching parades include those in application to put U.S. Army stories, news headlines from the Army News new Army.mil, which was revealed neously. It’s as simple as that.” every region celebrates this season a little bit differently, Neuhausen/Fildern and Weil der Stadt on Feb. 14. images and videos in the hand of users,” Service in Washington, D.C. in early December. The emphasis on Since the application’s launch in but all have one goal in mind: to live it up before Lent. Each year, the Weil der Stadt parade attracts thou- said Patricia Downs, deputy director of Also available on the iPhone is social media carries over to the Army’s late December, it has been downloaded In the south, parade revelers are called Narren, or sands of visitors. U.S. Air Force photo/Matthew S. Bright the daily “Stand-To!” This is a daily portable application as well. more than 20,000 times, and remains the Army’s Online and Social Media fools. They dress in fanciful costumes, act silly and On Feb. 16, Stuttgart’s downtown parade will start at Two costumed parade participants, a mountain compendium of news, information and Division. The application also serves as a digi- in the top 25 of free news applications, wear elaborate wooden masks in the image of witches 1 p.m. on the Schlossplatz, with more than 3,000 mask troll and a Bavarian milk maid, dance in the streets “It allows Soldiers and their family context for Army leaders. In addition, a tal pocket almanac and includes informa- Downs said. and grotesque animals. Don’t be surprised if one of bearers winding their way down the Königstrasse. during the 2008 Wittlich Fasching Parade. The Citizen, January 28, 2010 Culture Page 11 Stuttgart’s modern art museum plays on senses

By Brittany Carlson USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office hat makes a work of art? W The question has a history of debate, but at Stuttgart’s modern art museum, the better question to ask might be: “What doesn’t?.” The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, known for its glass cube jutting over the König- strasse in downtown Stuttgart, features artwork made from a shag carpet, beeswax, meat, cheese and red cabbage, along with the traditional mediums. “What was important from the be- ginning on was that this museum was a sensual place,” said Sandy Stoll, public relations specialist for the museum. This must still be the case for the museum’s new director, Dr. Ulrike Brittany Carlson Groos, who assumed the position Jan. The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is known for it’s modern “cube” architecture, but 1, since the museum plans to show a the “cube” houses only a small section of the vast collection. “Simply Video” exhibit May 8 to Aug. Stoll said. hibits is Dieter Roth, the artist behind 22 and an “Eat Art” exhibit made from In fact, the museum’s glass cube the meat and cheese works. Roth also food items beginning Sept. 18. is only one small section of the entire created “Gartenzwerg:” a garden gnome Courtesy of the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart Visitors to the Kunstmuseum Stut- museum, which stretches below street peeking out of a log of chocolate. “Bildnis der Tänzerin Anita Berber,” a tgart can do more than look at the art level and includes six floors of artwork, In addition to these exhibits, the portrait of a dancer, is one of many Otto here; they can also smell, listen and both in permanent and temporary ex- museum hosts three temporary exhibits Dix art pieces in the Kunstmuseum. touch some of it. hibits. The museum moved into the cur- per year. The current exhibit, from now One exhibit includes tables covered rent building in 2005, but the collection through April 11, features the works of The Kunstmuseum also provides a with multi-colored pamphlets. Visitors was founded long before, in 1924. photographer Elger Esser. “Drop and Shop” program for parents, can flip the pamphlets’ pages — with The museum’s history has provided Esser’s work includes a rare tech- who can drop off their children on gloves on — to change each booklet’s it with a varied permanent collection, nique which uses ink-coated copper Saturday from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. for an color, and change the art. including some of the most signifi- plates to make a print. It is designed to afternoon of art projects, so that they can “It is a very psychological piece of cant works by Otto Dix, a local artist create a sense of deja vu in its viewers. shop elsewhere. Other programs include work,” Stoll said. who painted the three-panel triptych “It’s very peaceful, very quiet,” Stoll “Family Day” on Sunday, “Grandpar- Artists showcased here range from “Grossstadt,” showing the post World said. “It looks familiar.” ents’ Day” once a month and the weekly Swabian impressionists at the end War I social life in Germany, and the Besides art, the museum also has “crumpled paper” art club. of the 18th century to “Frischzelle” “Bildnis der Tänzerin Anita Berber,” a a coffee bar on the ground floor and (Fresh Cell) artists: new artists seek- portrait of a dancer almost completely an upscale restaurant on the top level, For more information, visit www. ing recognition. The museum houses painted in shades of red. completely paneled in glass, with a kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de. To schedule a approximately 15,000 works of art, Also featured in the permanent ex- view of the Schlossplatz below. tour in English, call 0711-216-1981. Fasching festivals encourage foolish behavior, fun in streets USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office these Narren walk up to you and ruffle your hair or drop you a piece of candy. hought there were only four seasons in a The first local Fasching parade of the season will year? Think again. It might last just six take to the streets in Tübingen Jan. 30 with more than Tdays, but Carnival is considered a fifth. 5,000 mask bearers. Fasching events actually start on Here in Germany, it’s called the Närische Saison, Nov. 11, eleven minutes after the eleventh hour, but or foolish season, and Germans revel in the chance to things really pick up speed during Carnival week. cut off their ties and cut loose. The Tuesday before Lent is also known as Carnival week is the five-day festival before Lent. “Schmutziger Donnerstag,” or Dirty Thursday. The This year, the party begins Feb. 11 and lasts until day ushers in this period of friendly disorder. In Co- Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 16. logne, for instance, women take control, chopping off Most scholars trace Carnival back to the first the ties of their male colleagues. The Bad Cannstatt century Roman period when the festival of Saturnus Dirty Thursday events include a Fasching market began to take place. Saturn was the Roman God of Peace and Plenty, and the festival marked a time when from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Fasching event at the order was turned upside down; men dressed as women Marktplatz starting at 6 p.m. and masters waited on their slaves. The streets of Bad Cannstatt will fill again on Feb. Today, Carnival goes by many names, depending on 15 at 10 a.m. for a musical performance at the old where you choose to celebrate. Whether it’s Karneval town hall, followed by a children’s parade at 2 p.m. in Cologne, Fasching in Munich or the Swabian Fasnat, Other local Fasching parades include those in every region celebrates this season a little bit differently, Neuhausen/Fildern and Weil der Stadt on Feb. 14. but all have one goal in mind: to live it up before Lent. Each year, the Weil der Stadt parade attracts thou- In the south, parade revelers are called Narren, or sands of visitors. U.S. Air Force photo/Matthew S. Bright fools. They dress in fanciful costumes, act silly and On Feb. 16, Stuttgart’s downtown parade will start at Two costumed parade participants, a mountain wear elaborate wooden masks in the image of witches 1 p.m. on the Schlossplatz, with more than 3,000 mask troll and a Bavarian milk maid, dance in the streets and grotesque animals. Don’t be surprised if one of bearers winding their way down the Königstrasse. during the 2008 Wittlich Fasching Parade. Page 12 sports The Citizen, January 28, 2010 Soldiers make Team USA for winter Olympics Story & photos by Tim Hipps Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command Public Affairs

even current and former members of the U.S. Army SWorld Class Athlete Program have earned spots on Team USA for the XXI Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 12-28 in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Five current and former WCAP bobsledders, along with U.S. men’s assistant bobsled coach Sgt. Bill Tavares, will tackle one of the world’s fastest tracks in Whistler, the site of the bobsled competition Feb. 20-27. WCAP biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela Bobsledder Sgt. John Napier, earned a spot on his third consecutive seen here driving at the 2009 U.S. U.S. Olympic Team in the biathlon, a U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela, a three- National Bobsled Championships in combination of cross-country ski racing time Olympian, practices shooting last year. Teela will compete for Team USA Lake Placid, N.Y., will compete at the and rifle shooting from standing and at the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Canada Feb. 12-28. XXI Olympic Winter Games. prone positions. idols. A former WCAP bobsledder, Kohn way I wanted to get another chance, Rohbock led the U.S. women with a Four of the six U.S. men’s and will drive Team USA III’s four-man but I was grateful for the opportunity. fifth-place finish at a World Cup event women’s bobsled pilots learned the sled with the crew of Jamie Moriarty I can’t thank Todd enough for his help Jan. 16 in St. Moritz, Switzerland. tricks of their trade while serving in of Winnetka, Ill., Bill Schuffenhauer and support over the last few weeks in Rohbock and Rzepka posted the WCAP under the tutelage of five- of Orem, Utah, and Nick Cunningham helping our team. He’s been a huge part identical start times of 5.64 seconds time Olympian Tavares, who will assist of Monterey, Calif. of my success.” and runs of 1:07.87 and 1:07.70 for a U.S. men’s bobsled head coach Brian Kohn capitalized on a career-ending Kohn also will drive USA III in the combined time of 2:15.57. Shimer. concussion suffered by Todd Hays that two-man competition. His brakeman Only two nations were granted three WCAP Sgt. John Napier of Lake opened the door for the National Guard has not yet been determined. sleds in the 2010 Olympic women’s Placid, N.Y., will drive Team USA II’s athlete to qualify a third Olympic sled Reigning four-man world champion bobsled competition. Germany locked four-man sled. His WCAP teammate, for Team USA. Only three nations were Steven Holcomb, a former WCAP up the first spot earlier in the season 1st Lt. Chris Fogt of Alpine, Utah, will qualified to enter three men’s sleds into pilot from Park City, Utah, will drive based on points, but the second nation be among that crew, joined by Chuck the 2010 Olympics. the Team USA I sled, backed by Justin to qualify a third sled came down to Berkley of Clayton, Calif., and Steve “This was one of the best Olsen of San Antonio, Texas; Steve a battle between Canadian Amanda Langton of Melrose, Mass. experiences I’ve had in this sport,” Mesler of Buffalo, N.Y.; and Curt Stepenko and U.S. pilot Schaaf, who Napier also will pilot USA II in the said Kohn, who won the 2002 Olympic Tomasevicz of Shelby, Neb. secured her Olympic berth with two two-man competition with Langton bronze medal as a push athlete with Holcomb also will drive the USA solid runs in St. Moritz. aboard. Shimer, after he secured another I sled in two-man competition with “[The] race was won by only one- “Since my earliest memories, all Olympic berth at St. Moritz Jan. 16- Tomasevicz aboard. hundredth of a second,” Rohbock said. I remember thinking about is this 17. “Winning an Olympic medal was On the women’s side, former WCAP “The competition is definitely picking moment,” Napier said, after being amazing, but it doesn’t compare to bobsledder Sgt. Shauna Rohbock of the up as we get closer to February. Every selected for the U.S. Olympic team. the team camaraderie felt over these Army National Guard Outstanding week is a challenge, and next month “It’s a dream come true.” last few weeks. The Olympics is about Athlete Program will pilot Team USA won’t get any easier. I’m excited that “This has just been a breakout more than winning medals, and this I. A 2006 Olympic silver medalist who we qualified three sleds, because I think season for John,” Shimer said. “The experience is one I’ll remember for the teamed with Valerie Fleming in Torino, all of us are competitive and have a world has been awakened and they are rest of my life. Italy, Rohbock, of Park City, Utah, chance to do well. not looking over him. John was under “During the America’s Cup races in will be joined by Michelle Rzepka of “I’m a little nervous going into the the radar. His first statement was to let Park City, Utah, I almost hung it up,” Novi, Mich., in America’s top-rated Olympics because I think the Germans the world know he was here. Some of Kohn added. “Todd was beating me, women’s sled. are gaining momentum. Their push these guys were his idols, and now he’s and I thought it would be impossible Erin Pac of Farmington, Conn., and times are getting faster, they have beating them down the hill.” to qualify and I realized my Olympic Elana Meyers of Douglasville, Ga., aerodynamic sleds, and they will be Sgt. Mike Kohn, a member of the dream as a driver wasn’t going to will compete in USA II. Bree Schaaf of tough to beat. But you never know what National Guard Outstanding Athlete happen. Then, all of a sudden, I was Bremerton, Wash., and Emily Azevedo will happen at the Olympics. It’s always Program, was one of Napier’s boyhood given another chance. It wasn’t the of Chico, Calif., will be in USA III. unpredictable.”

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