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BERLINJune 26, 1948 - SEPTEMBERAIRLIFT 30, 1949

years70 of friendship Emily Jennings and Jessica Ryan USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

More than 45,000 people attended a celebration at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s airfield on Clay Kaserne June 10 and 11 in commemoration of 70 years since the end of the Berlin Airlift. Inside “This event is a testament to the n Halvorsen: strong and enduring friendship between Children of Berlin the German and American people that valued freedom above began 70 years ago with the air bridge all, Page 8 to Berlin, which remains the largest n Memorial humanitarian airlift in history,” said honors those who USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. died, Page 9 Noah Cloud. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe band n More photos, “The Ambassadors” set the mood for the Page 12 June 10 event, playing 1940’s big band music, which was followed by parachut- ists who dropped in to the event. Not long after, the “Candy Bomber,” retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen, flew in on a C-47 Skytrain, the type of aircraft in which he flew supplies to West Berlin in 1948 and 1949. Halvorsen arrived on the runway to a water See ‘Berlin Airlift’ on Page 11

FULL-SCALE EXERCISE DIVERSE Garrison, host nation to train for emergencies. Page 2 ARMY Events celebrate strength in embrac- GARRISON BIDS FAREWELL TO CSM ing differences. Pinkston passes colors in ceremony on Clay. Page 2 Page 3 NEWS & FEATURES

Vol. XXI, No. 9

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison CSM passes colors Garrison Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud

in relinquishmentEmily Jennings ceremony Newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs Public Affairs Officer Jacob Corbin, DSN 548-2001 Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Pinkston

Deputy Public Affairs Officer relinquished responsibility of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden during a ceremony Anna Morelock, DSN 548-2002 May 23 at Clay Kaserne. Editor His next duty station will be in San Emily Jennings, DSN 548-2004 Antonio as the command sergeant major

Public Affairs Specialist for Installation Management Command Lena Stange, DSN 548-2003 G9, which oversees all Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. Garrison Commander Col. Noah HERALD UNION Cloud said Pinkston had a positive impact published by across the garrison with the Soldiers and units as well as host nation friends and The Herald Union, printed exclu- partners during his time here. sively for members of U.S. Army “Although your stay was only two years Garrison Wiesbaden, is an autho- rized, unofficial Army newspaper in Wiesbaden, you have placed an indel- published under the provisions of ible mark on our community,” Cloud told AR 360-1. Contents are not neces- sarily the official views of, nor en- Pinkston and his wife Leah. “Your efforts Volker Ramspott/TSAE dorsed by, the U.S. government or have had a tremendously positive impact.” U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Pinkston passes the colors to Garrison Commander Col. the Department of Defense. The Cloud highlighted Pinkston’s penchant editorial content is the responsibil- Noah Cloud during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony May 23 on Clay Kaserne. ity of the USAG Wiesbaden Public for helping Soldiers improve their fitness Affairs Office. No payment is made by leading physical training sessions, cre- 90%. He mentored three NCOs, leading thanked his Army leaders and colleagues for contributions. Everything ad- vertised in this publication shall ating an Army Combat Fitness Training to their induction in the Sergeant Morales and his Family, calling his wife Leah “a be made available for sale, use Center and leading an initiative to paint Club. He improved the Better Opportuni- constant source of inspiration and love.” or patronage without regard to the inside of the gym and hang motiva- race, color, religion, sex, national ties for Single Soldiers program, and he “My children are the reason I serve,” he tional artwork. origin, age, marital status, physi- took personal pride in improving FMWR said. “Some say it’s education; some say it’s cal handicap, political affiliation or He hosted forums with leaders and any other non-merit factor of the programs. money or a variety of other reasons. For purchaser, user or patron. This is Soldiers to understand how he could help a biweekly newspaper published improve Soldiers’ lives, Cloud said. His “I could not have asked for a better me, it’s for others. In my humble opinion, by AdvantiPro GmbH and printed teammate and Army professional as a we serve for others, and most importantly by Oggersheimer Druckzentrum. efforts led to healthier food options in Circulation is 6,000 copies. For the dining facility, and he led efforts that command sergeant major,” Cloud said. we serve for the future of our nation and display advertising rates: call increased Soldier for Life participation by In an emotional speech, Pinkston our children.” Jaqueline Samad at (0631) 3033 5537, email [email protected]; Editorial offices are in Bldg. 1205 on Clay Kaserne. Address: USAG Wi- esbaden, Herald Union, Unit 29623 Box 60, APO AE 09005-9623; Tele- phone: (0611) 143-548-2002; Email: Exercise to prep staff to handle emergencies [email protected]; Home page: home.army.mil/wiesbaden. Emily Jennings the garrison’s emergency man- USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs agement specialist. Cloud acknowledged the U.S. Army Garrison Wi- exercise will cause some fric- esbaden will conduct an all- hazards, full-scale exercise tion within the community, but June 25 to 27 in order to test stressed the importance of the its preparedness and ability to training event. respond. “It is important to the com- Garrison and host nation munity that the garrison take time to conduct realistic training Emily Jennings/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs support agencies will test their so that we provide the proper COVER PHOTO: Retired U.S. Air Force Col. readiness to save lives; secure response in a crisis,” he said. Gail Halvorsen, 98, known as the “Candy sites to preserve evidence “This is the perfect time for Bomber,” waves to visitors June 10 at an and protect resources; assess Herald Union file people to exercise their own event commemorating the 70th anniver- damage and quickly restore Military police participate in an exercise in 2016 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. emergency plans in the event sary of the end of the Berlin Airlift. critical mission command and The garrison will conduct a full-scale exercise June 25 to 27 to test readiness. Halvorsen flew into Wiesbaden Army Air- infrastructure. that an incident occurs on the field on a C-47 Skytrain, the type he used “An essential element of our installation,” Marquez said. “We are fortunate to have to deliver supplies and, famously, candy success as a garrison during them for outstanding support “Remember to make a plan, to the former West Berlin. a crisis is quick and effective established a great working re- during any event.” build a kit and be informed.” integration of host nation lationship with our host nation Personnel should expect For more on preparing resources,” said Garrison Com- emergency service providers short delays at gates and with for emergencies, visit: https:// mander Col. Noah Cloud. over the years. We can count on some services, said Al Marquez, ready.army.mil. Page 2 Herald Union June 20, 2019 home.army.mil/wiesbaden NEWS & FEATURES

ObservancesAnna Morelock celebrate Army diversity China Sea to Indonesia where USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs after more than 11 months in refugee camps, he was allowed In addition to a cake cut- to immigrate to the United ting to kick off the month, the States. 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion hosted two events “Gratitude,” Flora said has in May in honor of Asian been his reason for serving as American Pacific Islander a Reserve officer since 1987. It Heritage Month. was also his reason for working Brig. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, hard in school and going on U.S. Army Africa deputy com- to become an engineer for a manding general and Army defense company where he just Reserve integration advisor, retired as a vice president after shared his story May 28 at 30 years. Flora is also named Clay Chapel about his arrival on six patents for night vision in the United States from goggles. Vietnam and why he chose “When you went through to serve. all that and someone reaches Flora said he remembered down and gives you that helping being asked by a Vietnam vet- hand,” Flora said. “Thank you is eran why he wanted to serve in definitely not enough.” Anna Morelock/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs the military. Flora also discussed the Students from Aukamm Elementary School perform during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration May “Son, what’s wrong with importance of diversity and in- 30 at the fitness center. The students opened for the guest speaker and several other live performances sponsored by 522nd you?” he said. “You were born clusion in fostering innovation Military Intelligence Battalion. and raised in Vietnam. You in the U.S. The United States is survived the conflict, the war. a country of immigrants and the Why do you want to join the most innovative in the world, dances from the Asian-Pacific military? What’s wrong with he said. region. The event also included you?” “Diversity without inclusion a bouncy house, food tasting As a child, Flora survived is meaningless,” Flora said. and other informational re- the where he During a second event, sources on the Asian-Pacific lost his father, a South Viet- May 30, Col. Derrick S. Lee, culture. namese Merchant Marine. U.S. Army Europe deputy June’s observance for He took a job at age 11 in a chief of staff, was the guest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and factory and the home of the speaker for the observance at Transgender Month was owner to take the burden of his the fitness center; followed hosted by U.S. Army Garrison care off of his mother. Along by live entertainment from Wiesbaden and featured a with his siblings, he lived in Golden Sage Martial Arts, cake cutting June 4 at Strong the jungle for several years the Island Dancers and Army Europe Café and an event to avoid being drafted by the Corps of Engineer Dancers. June 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Anna Morelock/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs communist army. In 1979 he Students from Aukamm El- Community Activity Center One of the Island Dancers performs during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heri- escaped Vietnam on a wooden ementary School opened the with a guest speaker, panel tage Month Celebration May 30 at the fitness center. fishing boat across the South observance with songs and discussion and refreshments.

U.S. Army Europe Soldiers honor those who lost their lives Soldiers render salutes during the bugle playing of taps at a Memorial Day observance and retreat ceremony May 23 on Clay Kaserne.

Ashley L. Keasler/TSAE LEFT: U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs Brig. Gen. Ellen S. Clark and USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy lay a wreath during a Memorial Day observance and retreat ceremony May 23 on Clay Kaserne. The ceremony was held to honor those who gave their lives while wearing the uniform. home.army.mil/wiesbaden June 20, 2019 Herald Union Page 3 NEWS & FEATURES News flash Dragon boat racing Upcoming holidays German-American teams compete during annual event Community members should be aware Story and photos by Lena Stange of the following U.S. federal and training USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs holidays, which may affect garrison front- door services, and host nation holidays, ighty students from which will affect businesses and services Wiesbaden Middle off post, as well as some on post staffed School, Wiesbaden by local nationals. HighE School and Erich June 20 — Corpus Christi, German Kästner-Schule participated holiday in the fifth annual dragon July 4 — Independence Day, Ameri- boat race May 28 at Schier- can holiday steiner Hafen. The students July 5 — Training holiday participated and learned to Aug. 2, 5, 30 — Training holidays function as teams to propel Sept. 2 — Labor Day, American their four boats across the holiday harbor as quickly as possible. Call before you go on U.S., training Team work is essential and German holidays. Find the garrison to getting a dragon boat to phonebook at home.army.mil/wiesbaden. move fast. One person marks Soldiers should confirm with their local the pace and the rest of the chain of command whether they have a team paddles according to federal or training holiday off. the rhythm. Thrift shop moves “It’s a great feeling to see a tradition come into place,” The Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ said Dirk Mlaka, principal at Club Thrift Shop has moved to its new Erich-Kästner Schule. “An location on Hainerberg across from the activity that has persisted Taunus Theater. The store is open 10 a.m. for five years has proven to to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and the be a good thing. Every year, second and fourth Saturday of the month. it is nice to see how the kids SHIP store access grow together as teams on The Self Help store can now be ac- the boats.” cessed via the road adjacent to the PX. Signage is in place. Next CIE If you missed the May 23 Community Remembering D-Day as Army turns 244 Information Exchange, view the slides Sean Kimmons war,” he said. “Let us never forget homeland and conducting humani- on the garrison website at home.army. Army News Service that 75 years ago the world was tarian assistance across the country mil/wiesbaden, click “My Wiesbaden,” amass in violence. And the way to and around the world. then “News and Info” for the link. The WASHINGTON — As Army keep that peace is to maintain an Today, the Army’s total force next CIE is at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley incredibly strong military for the numbers about 1 million and some Community Activity Center. The theme spoke to veterans at the 75th an- United States.” 180,000 Soldiers are deployed in over will be back to school. niversary of the D-Day invasion, he Vehicle inspection Congress forms Army 140 countries at any given time. asked what lessons they had learned Army’s renaissance U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden from hitting the beach in that deadly On June 14, 1775, the Second personnel may now schedule a vehicle campaign. Continental Congress formed the “Your United States Army has to inspection appointment online by going “Never let it happen again,” a Continental Army under the com- be ready today for that future fight,” to home.army.mil/wiesbaden and clicking 96-year-old veteran who earned two mand of George Washington to unify said Army Secretary Mark T. Esper the “My Wiesbaden” tab at the top, then Silver Stars told the general. the 13 colonies in their fight against during the ceremony. scrolling to the “Vehicle Registration” sec- Milley called it the “single most British forces. Esper also mentioned the Army tion and then clicking the link for “Online violent conflict in human history” When the Revolutionary War should learn from the Greatest Gen- Appointments for Vehicle Inspection.” when over 150,000 allied troops ended, the Congress of the Con- eration, which fought and defeated A vehicle registration appointment can stormed the heavily fortified coast federation created the U.S. Army to Nazi Germany, imperial Japan and be made through a separate link on the of France’s Normandy region on replace the disbanded Continental fascist Italy. website. June 6, 1944. Army on June 3, 1784. The Army is now in the middle of Emergency numbers By the time the campaign ended “We were born as the result of a renaissance, he said, as it changes For on-post emergencies call the in early August, nearly 37,000 ground the United States Congress,” Milley the way it mans, trains and equips military police at (0611) 705-114 or DSN troops had been killed. said. “The United States Army could the force in order to stay ahead of 114; for an ambulance or in case of fire On Wednesday, while at a cake- not be the most powerful army in the near-peer threats. on post call (0611) 705-117 or DSN 117. cutting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol world … without all the great support “We will be ready, and we are For off-post emergencies call 110 for the to officially kick off events for the that we get from the Senate and the ready,” he said. “That’s our commit- German Polizei or 112 for the German Army’s 244th birthday, Milley said House.” ment to you, the American people. Fire and Rescue. that sacrifice should not be forgotten. Throughout the years, Soldiers That’s our commitment to Congress “I think that’s the lesson of great have played an integral part in the and that is our commitment to the power competition, great power nation’s wars as well as defending the country.” Page 4 Herald Union June 20, 2019 home.army.mil/wiesbaden NEWS & FEATURES Army lengthens tours for Soldiers in Europe Sean Kimmons • Japan: All locations except Akizuki Army News Service Kure, ltami (Sapporo), Kumamoto, Kuma Shima, Kyoga- Misaki, Oku- WASHINGTON — The Army is ma, Osaka, le Shima, Seburiyama, adding a year to overseas tours for some Sendai, and Shariki Soldiers heading to Europe and Japan, There are no current plans to expand as part of an effort to boost readiness this policy to other locations. and reduce moves. The policy is part of the Army’s larger Under the new policy, which applies efforts to alleviate transportation issues to permanent change-of-station orders seen by Soldiers and their families when published after June 14, tours for Sol- traveling to new assignments. diers who have no dependents and are Some of those efforts include increas- not married to other service members ing the capacity of household goods will extend from 24 to 36 months. carriers, improving customer service at Tours for Soldiers accompanied by all transportation offices, and setting up dependents will remain at 36 months. a 24/7 hotline to solve problems if local An estimated 3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers Sgt. Judge Jones/U.S. Army offices cannot. could be affected by the policy each year. At a family forum in February, Army Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team provide security during a Saber Junction 18 live- “You won’t have the turnover,” said Secretary Mark T. Esper said the service fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 11, 2018. Soldiers stationed at certain loca- Mary Sturm, who handles overseas was moving to standardize continental tions in Europe and Japan will now serve three-year overseas tours, as part of an effort to boost readiness and enlisted assignment policy for the U.S. tours and most overseas tours to 36 and reduce moves. Army’s G-1 personnel office. “Anyone months to reduce PCS moves. staying in one location longer is going Esper also mentioned Soldiers to provide a little more stability.” “That enables the crews to actually lowing areas: should be able to stay at a location for Extra stability could provide benefits work together for a longer period of • Germany: All locations except even longer than three years. all the way down to the squad level, from time,” Sturm said. “You’ll get to utilize Donaueschingen “That’s fine as long as you’re perform- tank crews to those in office settings, as the skills you learn, rather than move • Italy: All locations except Mount ing your role and it’s value added to the Soldiers train in the same teams with on to the next location.” Venda Army,” he said. “We want as much as less turnover. The new policy applies to the fol- • Belgium: All locations except Betrix possible to reduce PCS turmoil.”

home.army.mil/wiesbaden June 20, 2019 Herald Union Page 5 NEWS & FEATURES CID warns about social media scams

U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command as laptops and satellite telephones. They typically promise to repay the victim QUANTICO, Va. – U.S. Army when they finally meet; however, once Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit is the victim stops sending money, the once again warning against social media scammer is not heard from again. scams where cybercriminals imperson- Sales Schemes: A scammer adver- ate service members by using actual and tises an item for sale, at a to-good-to- fictitious information. be-true price. A person showing interest “By monitoring your social media is soon contacted by the “seller” who identity, you can protect your Army claims to be a service member with Family and your reputation,” said Special a military unit that is being deployed Agent Marc Martin, deputy director of abroad. The scammer uses the pend- operations for CCIU. “The criminals will ing deployment to explain the need Mitigating fraudulent social media accounts can simply start with searching for your name on various use factual data from official websites for a quick sale and, hence, the below social media platforms. Be on the lookout for simple changes such as zeros (0) used instead of the letter and Soldiers’ personal social media market sales price. The scammer insists “O” or a number one (1) instead of the letter “l.” sites, then prey on vulnerable people’s that money changes hands quickly us- trusting nature and willingness to help mediate steps to have the fraudulent number one (1) instead of the letter “l.” ing some untraceable and irrevocable the Soldier.” sites removed. Victims should immedi- Confidence Based/Romance Re- means such as Western Union, Mon- Mitigating fraudulent social media ately contact the social media platform lationship: Scammers defraud victims eyGram or gift cards. The merchandise accounts can simply start with searching (company) and report the false profile. by pretending to be service members is never received and the scammer is for your name on various social media Keep in mind that criminals create seeking romance or in need of emotional not heard from again. platforms. Since scammers may use your impersonation accounts to look just like support and companionship. They gather For more information about com- photo but change the name, you should the real account of a service member by enough detailed personal information puter security, other computer-related also conduct an image search of your using very similarly spelled names and to concoct believable stories tailored to scams and to review previous cyber- social media profile pictures. replacing characters with dashes, spaces, lure unsuspecting victims into sending crime alert notices and cyber-crime If you find yourself or a Family and/or homoglyph characters. Be on the money to help them with transportation prevention flyers visit the Army CID member being impersonated online, lookout for simple changes such as zeros costs, marriage processing expenses, website at https://www.cid.army.mil/ CID warns that you should take im- (0) used instead of the letter “O” or a medical fees, communication fees such cciu-advisories.html.

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This year’s event details. repair, basic maintenance class com/europe/wiesbaden/programs/ through formal courses leading will feature food and drinks Preschool story time for spouses and more. Stop by army-community-service-acs to credit in college or art schools, for sale, free rides, amusements to find out about these services and click on the Calendar link or received awards in profes- Children up to age 6 are in- (not free), a dunking booth, live or to work on your own vehicle. for times and locations. sional competitions. vited to the Wiesbaden Library entertainment, dexterity games, Call (0611) 143-548-6679. Arts and crafts contest There are nine categories in at 10 a.m. Thursdays for a fun inflatables and fireworks. After Guitar and bass Win cash prizes and recog- each division: ceramics, digital hour of stories, crafts and songs. lessons art, drawings, fiber/textile, glass the celebration, the Wiesbaden Host Nation nition for your work in the Arts art, metals and jewelry, mixed Entertainment Center Lounge Orientation Enjoy individual (no groups) and Crafts Contest 2019 which will host an after party led by electric and acoustic guitar runs through July 8. media, paintings and wood. The DJ Smooth. Host Nation Orientation is lessons or electric bass guitar Authorized MWR patrons contest is free to enter. Find 2nd Amendment a way for newcomers to learn lessons for adults at the Wies- are eligible to enter in two more information at wiesbaden. The University of Oklahoma about German culture, language, baden Arts and Crafts Center. divisions: Group I - Novice: armymwr.com. at Wiesbaden presents a profes- public transportation and tips Beginners are a specialty. 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The “Candy Bomber,” retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, flew into the Berlin Airlift 70th anniversary commemoration on Clay Kaserne June 10, 2019, in a C-47 Skytrain, the type of airplane he flew during the airlift. In 1948, as a U.S. Air Force pilot transporting supplies from Wiesbaden to West Berlin during the , Jessica Ryan/USAG Benelux Public Affairs Halvorsen began dropping tiny handmade Bradley Provancha, the master of ceremonies, rang the bell 81 times to honor personnel who lost their lives during parachutes with candy to children on the ground. the Berlin Airlift as Dr. John Provan, local historian, looked on during a memorial service June 11 at Clay Kaserne. “It’s good to be home,” he said. “Wiesbaden The event commemorated those who participated in the historic military operation in 1948 to 1949. ist meine zweite Heimat — Wiesbaden is my second home.” Halvorsen, 98, recalls getting the idea to drop candy after he met some of the children in Berlin. He had been wearing the same uni- form they wore in World War II, he recounted, Ceremony honors when a group of children came to the fence and expressed their gratitude. For them to put out their hands in friend- those who died in effort ship, “I was so astonished at that reaction,” Jessica Ryan airlift task force work,” he added. he said, after coming face to face with kids USAG Benelux Public Affairs The community remembered 81 person- who lost their parents during the war with nel — 13 Germans, 32 Americans and 36 the Americans. “All gave some, some gave all” were the British — who lost their lives in support of “It was a real life changer for me,” Halvorsen words that summed up the courageous the airlift. A bell rang for each loss. said. feats of military personnel who served He promised the children he would drop in the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949. A lasting friendship candy from his plane for them the next day. Community members remembered these One of the Berlin Airlift pilots was “I didn’t want anybody to know about it,” acts of heroism during memorial services Halvorsen, then a first lieutenant, who he said, as it was a rule violation and he didn’t on June 10 and 11 at Clay Kaserne Airfield became known as the “Candy Bomber” have time to get approval. at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. for delivering candy to German children. “I got concerned,” he said, “because I made The memorial services were a part of He constructed makeshift parachutes about three drops, and then word got around the Berlin Airlift’s 70th Anniversary com- with handkerchiefs so candy and other that somebody’s dropping candy bars out of memoration. During the ceremony, garrison goods could drop from his plane into the their airplane.” leaders, local officials, time witnesses and -re children’s hands. It was the start of what would officially be tired Col. Gail Halvorsen, the famed “Candy At 98 years old, Halvorsen attended the dubbed Operation Little Vittles. Bomber” and “Chocolate Pilot” during the ceremony and spoke about his experiences. Airmen gave up their candy rations to sup- Berlin Airlift, spoke to the audience about “The real heroes are the Berliners,” he said. ply candy for the children, and after word got the historical significance of the airlift in “They talked a lot about freedom and how back to the states, children and others began military operations and its symbolism of much it meant to the human soul. The spirit of sending candy and cards to support the mission. friendship and alliance. freedom is alive and well. We (the Americans) Eventually, candy companies joined in. By the “The Berlin Airlift was the first time are glad to be here, and we are proud to be end of the airlift, pilots had dropped more than in history where military air transport was by your side forever if that is what it takes.” 23 tons of candy to children in Berlin. used to achieve diplomatic goals,” said local By his side was Mercedes Wild, one of “The kids were just wonderful,” Halvorsen historian Dr. John Provan. “Only the Berlin the Berliners, who was 7 years old during said. “Freedom was the main goal, and that’s Airlift has come to symbolize American the airlift. Wild wrote a letter to the man something we have to remember today — all resolve in supporting nations in time of need she called the “Chocolate Pilot”and told of us on both sides of the Atlantic. through the use of military air transport.” him that his plane scared the family’s TOP LEFT: A C-47 Skytrain transports the “Candy Bomber,” re- During the from 1948 chickens. She then asked if he could drop tired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen, to a water salute June to 1949, the blocked the West- candy by her family’s home. 10 at Wiesbaden Army Airfield during an event commemo- ern Allies’ railway, road and canal access to Her story later became the subject of rating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift the sectors of Berlin under Western control. the children’s book “Mercedes and the BOTTOM RIGHT: Peter Witmer, school liaison officer at U.S. The airlift, which started June 26, 1948, Chocolate Pilot.” Wild and Peter Witmer, Army Garrison Wiesbaden, reads excerpts from the chil- and ended Sept. 30, 1949, was a joint hu- USAG Wiesbaden school liaison officer, dren’s book “Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot” as the book’s manitarian effort between the U.S., British read excerpts from the book onstage. main character Mercedes Wild (right) and Traute Grier, both and French militaries to help those impacted Decades after the Berlin Airlift, Wild children in Berlin during the airlift, listen during a memo- by the blockade. and Halvorsen reunited and formed a last- rial service June 10. The airfield on Clay Kaserne served as ing friendship. OTHER PHOTOS: Children collect candy parachutes, dropped a hub as pilots made frequent flights from She reflected on the impact of Halvorsen’s from planes onto the airfield; spectators watch as a forma- Wiesbaden to Tempelhof Airport in West acts of kindness on her life as well as on others. tion flies overhead; and visitors check out vintage airplanes Berlin. The U.S. Air Force transported 1.8 “Most of the children in school did not on display at the event. million tons to West Berlin, Provan said. have a father because of the war. Col. Gail Photos by Emily Jennings/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs “A total of 75,000 individuals were Halvorsen was a symbol of a father in my unless otherwise noted. Ashley Keasler/TSAE Jason Daniel Johnston/TSAE Jessica Ryan/USAG Benelux Public Affairs directly involved in making the combined school,” she said. Page 8 Herald Union June 20, 2019 home.army.mil/wiesbaden home.army.mil/wiesbaden June 20, 2019 Herald Union Page 9 Halvorsen: Children of Berlin valued freedom above all Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

The “Candy Bomber,” retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, flew into the Berlin Airlift 70th anniversary commemoration on Clay Kaserne June 10, 2019, in a C-47 Skytrain, the type of airplane he flew during the airlift. In 1948, as a U.S. Air Force pilot transporting supplies from Wiesbaden to West Berlin during the Cold War, Jessica Ryan/USAG Benelux Public Affairs Halvorsen began dropping tiny handmade Bradley Provancha, the master of ceremonies, rang the bell 81 times to honor personnel who lost their lives during parachutes with candy to children on the ground. the Berlin Airlift as Dr. John Provan, local historian, looked on during a memorial service June 11 at Clay Kaserne. “It’s good to be home,” he said. “Wiesbaden The event commemorated those who participated in the historic military operation in 1948 to 1949. ist meine zweite Heimat — Wiesbaden is my second home.” Halvorsen, 98, recalls getting the idea to drop candy after he met some of the children in Berlin. He had been wearing the same uni- form they wore in World War II, he recounted, Ceremony honors when a group of children came to the fence and expressed their gratitude. For them to put out their hands in friend- those who died in effort ship, “I was so astonished at that reaction,” Jessica Ryan airlift task force work,” he added. he said, after coming face to face with kids USAG Benelux Public Affairs The community remembered 81 person- who lost their parents during the war with nel — 13 Germans, 32 Americans and 36 the Americans. “All gave some, some gave all” were the British — who lost their lives in support of “It was a real life changer for me,” Halvorsen words that summed up the courageous the airlift. A bell rang for each loss. said. feats of military personnel who served He promised the children he would drop in the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949. A lasting friendship candy from his plane for them the next day. Community members remembered these One of the Berlin Airlift pilots was “I didn’t want anybody to know about it,” acts of heroism during memorial services Halvorsen, then a first lieutenant, who he said, as it was a rule violation and he didn’t on June 10 and 11 at Clay Kaserne Airfield became known as the “Candy Bomber” have time to get approval. at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. for delivering candy to German children. “I got concerned,” he said, “because I made The memorial services were a part of He constructed makeshift parachutes about three drops, and then word got around the Berlin Airlift’s 70th Anniversary com- with handkerchiefs so candy and other that somebody’s dropping candy bars out of memoration. During the ceremony, garrison goods could drop from his plane into the their airplane.” leaders, local officials, time witnesses and -re children’s hands. It was the start of what would officially be tired Col. Gail Halvorsen, the famed “Candy At 98 years old, Halvorsen attended the dubbed Operation Little Vittles. Bomber” and “Chocolate Pilot” during the ceremony and spoke about his experiences. Airmen gave up their candy rations to sup- Berlin Airlift, spoke to the audience about “The real heroes are the Berliners,” he said. ply candy for the children, and after word got the historical significance of the airlift in “They talked a lot about freedom and how back to the states, children and others began military operations and its symbolism of much it meant to the human soul. The spirit of sending candy and cards to support the mission. friendship and alliance. freedom is alive and well. We (the Americans) Eventually, candy companies joined in. By the “The Berlin Airlift was the first time are glad to be here, and we are proud to be end of the airlift, pilots had dropped more than in history where military air transport was by your side forever if that is what it takes.” 23 tons of candy to children in Berlin. used to achieve diplomatic goals,” said local By his side was Mercedes Wild, one of “The kids were just wonderful,” Halvorsen historian Dr. John Provan. “Only the Berlin the Berliners, who was 7 years old during said. “Freedom was the main goal, and that’s Airlift has come to symbolize American the airlift. Wild wrote a letter to the man something we have to remember today — all resolve in supporting nations in time of need she called the “Chocolate Pilot”and told of us on both sides of the Atlantic. through the use of military air transport.” him that his plane scared the family’s TOP LEFT: A C-47 Skytrain transports the “Candy Bomber,” re- During the Berlin Blockade from 1948 chickens. She then asked if he could drop tired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen, to a water salute June to 1949, the Soviet Union blocked the West- candy by her family’s home. 10 at Wiesbaden Army Airfield during an event commemo- ern Allies’ railway, road and canal access to Her story later became the subject of rating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift the sectors of Berlin under Western control. the children’s book “Mercedes and the BOTTOM RIGHT: Peter Witmer, school liaison officer at U.S. The airlift, which started June 26, 1948, Chocolate Pilot.” Wild and Peter Witmer, Army Garrison Wiesbaden, reads excerpts from the chil- and ended Sept. 30, 1949, was a joint hu- USAG Wiesbaden school liaison officer, dren’s book “Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot” as the book’s manitarian effort between the U.S., British read excerpts from the book onstage. main character Mercedes Wild (right) and Traute Grier, both and French militaries to help those impacted Decades after the Berlin Airlift, Wild children in Berlin during the airlift, listen during a memo- by the blockade. and Halvorsen reunited and formed a last- rial service June 10. The airfield on Clay Kaserne served as ing friendship. OTHER PHOTOS: Children collect candy parachutes, dropped a hub as pilots made frequent flights from She reflected on the impact of Halvorsen’s from planes onto the airfield; spectators watch as a forma- Wiesbaden to Tempelhof Airport in West acts of kindness on her life as well as on others. tion flies overhead; and visitors check out vintage airplanes Berlin. The U.S. Air Force transported 1.8 “Most of the children in school did not on display at the event. million tons to West Berlin, Provan said. have a father because of the war. Col. Gail Photos by Emily Jennings/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs “A total of 75,000 individuals were Halvorsen was a symbol of a father in my unless otherwise noted. Ashley Keasler/TSAE Jason Daniel Johnston/TSAE Jessica Ryan/USAG Benelux Public Affairs directly involved in making the combined school,” she said. 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Page 10 Herald Union June 20, 2019 home.army.mil/wiesbaden NEWS & FEATURES BERLIN AIRLIFT Continued from page 1 salute, greeted the waiting crowd and participated in a memorial ceremony to honor 81 personnel who lost their lives in support of the airlift — 13 Germans, 32 Americans and 36 British. In the afternoon, a forma- tion of C-47 Skytrains dropped small parachutes with candy for children, the USO hosted a 1948 Bob Hope reenactment and Australian rock band Sick Puppies performed more music for the crowd. In addition to 17 vintage C-47s, four T-6 Texans flew in formation alongside Halvorsen as he arrived. On the airfield, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, AH-64 Apache helicopter and a C-12 Huron aircraft were also on display. “This event was only possible because of the great working relationship and partnership that exists between our Ameri- can community and the city of Wiesbaden,” Cloud said. For the Wiesbaden commu- nity, the celebration was a special time for people to stand on the same ground where history took place decades ago. “It’s important to know that a part of the enduring quality of this community is its history,” said Lee Carter, an English teacher at Wiesbaden High School. U.S. Army Capt. Garrett Sobalvarro attended the June 11 event with his Family and commented on the strength of the U.S and host nation’s partnership. “It’s a great show of solidarity with our host nation,” he added. “There was a lot of gratitude from CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A C-47 the Germans for our help and Skytrain, followed by a forma- our allies’ help.” tion of T-6 Texans, transports retired Col. Gail Halvorsen June 10 to an event commemorat- ing the 70th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift; Members of a USO Troupe 1948 Bob Hope reenactment per- form; Seventeen C-47 Skytrains were on display for the 45,000 people who attended the event; Halvorsen and Mercedes Wild, who was a child in Berlin during the time of the airlift and wrote letters to him, share a moment during a memorial; and a parachuter descends onto Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Jessica Ryan/ USAG Benelux Public Affairs home.army.mil/wiesbaden June 20, 2019 Herald Union Page 11 NEWS & FEATURES

BERLINJune 26, 1948 - SEPTEMBERAIRLIFT 30, 1949

Emily Jennings/ USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs During an event commemorating 70 years since the end of the Berlin Airlift attended by 45,000 people, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen, 98, known as the “Can- dy Bomber” visited Clay Kaserne, parachuters descended onto the airfield, C-47 vintage airplanes dropped candy parachutes for children, and a memorial service was held to honor the 81 people who lost their lives in support of the airlift.

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Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: TRICARE updates breast pump policy Monday to Friday: Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Standard power adapters: One replacement per birth TRICARE recently revised event and not within 12 coverage regarding breastfeed- months of the breast pump ing supplies and services. The purchase date. policy now clarifies the specific • Tubing and tubing adapters: types of breast pumps and sup- Schedule One set per birth event. plies covered. The updated appointments: • Locking rings: Two every policy also added coverage for Online at 12 months two additional breastfeeding www.tricareonline.com • Bottles: Two replacement supplies. TRICARE continues bottles and caps/locking Call DSN 590-5762 to cover breast pumps, breast rings every 12 months fol- or (06371) 9464-5762 pump supplies, and breastfeed- lowing the birth event ing counseling at no cost for • Bottle caps: Two every 12 new and adoptive mothers. Bluedog studio/Shutterstock.com months after the birth event However, new limits and exclu- TRICARE recently revised coverage for breastfeeding supplies. sions apply. • Storage bags: 90 bags every Who can get a breast 30 days following the birth Medical readiness Here are the updates: There are a few steps to fol- pump, supplies event • TRICARE added a payment low when using TRICARE’s and breastfeeding reimbursable benefit. • Valves/membranes: 12 for cap for manual and standard each 12 months following 3.62% electric breast pumps. All counseling services? Step 1: Obtain a prescription Percent of Soldiers classified as the birth event supplies needed for the op- All TRICARE-eligible fe- • Your prescription must be Medical Readiness Classification from a TRICARE autho- • Supplemental Nursing Sys- (MRC) 4 HQDA Standard is 2%. eration of the breast pump male beneficiaries with a birth rized provider. tem (SNS): One per birth *Data as of April 26 are included in the cap event can utilize this breastfeed- event when a physician amount. As of March 2019, ing service. A birth event includes • For Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic patients this prescribes Access to Care TRICARE pays $312.84 a pregnant beneficiary or a female • Nipple shields/splash pro- (Appointment Wait Time) for stateside and $500.55 beneficiary who legally adopts an would be the OB nurse. • The prescription does not tectors: Two sets per birth Patients who call for an for overseas beneficiaries. infant and intends to breastfeed. event when a physician URGENT appointment are need to specify a particular For more about these rates, You can get these items before or prescribes seen within: brand. visit www.health.mil. after delivery. You may receive supplies in • The prescription does need .52 days • TRICARE put limits on the It doesn’t matter what excess of the above limits when to specify basic manual or amount and frequency of TRICARE plan you use or your provider prescribes them Tricare standard = 1 day standard electric pump. replacement supplies. You’ll your sponsor’s status (active and when they are medically Step 2: Get a pump need a new prescription duty or retired). necessary. from your health care pro- Where can I get a Purchase your pump from Where can I get breast *Data as of March any of the approved options vider for replacement sup- breast pump? pump supplies? plies over the new limits. The listed above. Patients who call for a prescription must be specific You can get a breast pump Step 3: File a claim You can purchase supplies ROUTINE appointment are from: seen within: to the supplies needed. Visit • Complete a DD 2642. through the same locations you the TRICARE website for a • A TRICARE network • Attach a copy of the pre- can purchase breast pumps. 3.2 days list of covered breast pump durable medical equipment scription and receipt. When can I get breast supplies. provider • Fax, mail, or upload claim pump supplies? Tricare standard = 7 days • Defense Commissary • TRICARE reduced the to WPS, our regional con- Breast pump supplies can Agency number of covered breast tractor for claims. The be purchased prior to delivery, • Post Exchange, Base Ex- *Data as of March pump kits from two to one TRICARE Service Center starting at 27 weeks, or up to change, or other Army and per birth event. The delivery is available to provide guid- three years after the birth event. Air Force Exchange Service Patient Satisfaction and all parts and supplies ance and answer questions. The three-year period starts on affiliated station exchange needed for the operation What if I cannot afford the child’s birth date or the date • Civilian stateside or over- JOES Satisfaction Levels of the breast pump are a breast pump? of the legal adoption. included in the payment seas retail store For any beneficiary that is How do I get rate for the initial breast • Online store (standard not financially able to purchase reimbursed for breast 93.3% pump. The breast pump shipping and handling is a breast pump, there are com- pump supplies? *59 responses kits may not be separately covered) munity resources available that reimbursed. Is there a list of The same steps are followed will provide breast pumps. • TRICARE added cover- approved providers for breast pump supplies as Positive ICE Comments Women, Infants and Children age for one supplemental I can buy a breast when seeking reimbursement Overseas, Army Community nursing system and two for the pump itself. pump from? Service and New Parent Sup- sets of nipple shields per ______76% No, there isn’t a specific list. port can provide additional *34 responses birth event. A birth event Patients enrolled to the Wi- TRICARE pays up to a set details for beneficiaries in need. starts at the 27th week of esbaden Army Health Clinic amount for a breast pump and What breast pump *Data as of April pregnancy, birth of a child are encouraged to attend the initial breast pump kit. Rates may prior to 27 weeks, or the supplies are covered? OB classes offered by the clinic. Your feedback matters to us. change annually (As of March legal adoption of an infant TRICARE covers: Information is shared with Please complete the Joint 2019, the rates are $312.84 Outpatient Experience by a woman who plans to • One breast pump kit per regard to how your TRICARE stateside or $500.55 overseas). birth event. The kit may not Survey ( JOES) or Interac- breastfeed. A TRICARE- How do I get a breast benefits work for you in your tive Customer Evaluation. authorized provider must be separately billed for and overseas location. Information prescribe these supplies. pump? reimbursed. is available at www.tricare.mil. Page 14 Herald Union June 20, 2019 home.army.mil/wiesbaden NEWS & FEATURES Army renews emphasis on personal finances Some classes Soldiers at their first duty station and any Soldier experiencing financial now required difficulties) • Love and Money: Financial Educa- throughout tion for Couples (mandatory for Soldiers getting married or in a new Soldier’s career relationship) • Budgeting for Baby: Financial Plan- Karl Weisel ning for New Parents (mandatory USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR for Soldiers/spouses expecting their first baby) People sometimes wonder why they “The fundamental concepts presented don’t teach financial readiness in high in this series of mandatory and voluntary school. For all of the academic know- training provide an initial base of knowl- how acquired through the formative edge for those early in their careers, as years, learning how to manage one’s well as key information needed by those finances is not a requirement for gradu- Karl Weisel/USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR progressing through careers,” Kaiser said. ation from high school. Federica LeMauk, Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program manager, shares details about “The training is equally important to “It is critical that Soldiers, and all the many classes and services available to help with financial readiness during the Spouse Orientation. both those who intend to retire from the individuals for that matter, understand military and those who intend to re-enter the importance of establishing sound the Army conducts financial literacy financial concepts. The sessions, open to the civilian workforce after completing personal financial habits early in their training,” said Federica LeMauk, ACS all interested Soldiers, civilians and Fam- their military commitment,” he added. careers,” said Roy Kaiser, a personal Financial Readiness Program manager. ily members, will be held on the first and Community members can call ACS financial counselor with Wiesbaden While ensuring that Soldiers were third Tuesdays of the month in Room at (0611) 143-548-9201 or visit the Wi- Army Community Service. fully informed and educated about the 007 in Bldg. 1023 West on Clay Kaserne. esbaden Family and MWR home page “Whether it is the need to establish new Blended Retirement System took LeMauk pointed out that the classes at wiesbaden.armymwr.com to view the and maintain an effective budget and priority under the auspices of the new are mandatory for some Soldiers at dif- calendar for details on upcoming classes. spending plan to minimize debt or guidance, Army officials have been ferent points in their careers. “Your personal financial managers the need to begin building retirement equally engaged in increasing efforts Classes include: and counselors are available through assets for a comfortable retirement, far to ensure that military members receive • Making the Most of my Thrift Sav- your Family center for education and too many individuals do not receive this the “16 Touchpoints” (personal financial ings Plan (mandatory for Soldiers as training at each stage of your jour- type of training until it is too late,” Kaiser training) now required throughout a Vesting in TSP) ney,” according to Office of Financial said. “Catching up (building financial Soldier’s career, LeMauk explained. • Financial Planning, Investment Readiness officials. “Turn to them to resources for retirement) is difficult for As part of the overall holistic ap- Options and Tax Considerations learn more about money management, those who delay even a few years.” proach to helping individuals gain the (mandatory for Soldiers as Soldiers including saving, investing, retirement As most people know, ACS offers skills and information needed to ensure Entitled to Continuation Pay) planning, and credit and debt manage- free classes aimed at helping community financial security — including individual • Steps to Financial Planning, Sav- ment.” members become more financially literate. counseling, inprocessing training and ing and Investing (mandatory for Financial Readiness Information “Additionally, the National Defense unit training — ACS will be offering Soldiers up to E-5 and 0-4 being is also available through the Military Authorization Act for fiscal year 2016, six recurring one-and-a-half hour “Fi- promoted) OneSource home page at http://www. which established the Blended Re- nancial Touchpoint Training” sessions • Credit, Debt Management and militaryonesource.mil/financial-and- tirement System, revolutionized how throughout the year covering various Major Purchases (mandatory for legal. 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