Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www..army.mil June 1, 2018 | Vol. 51 | Issue 11

What’s Inside Celebrating island, Asian culture CASERMA EDERLE — The 3 Vicenza Military Community celebrated the Asian American African Land Forces Pacific Islander Heritage Month Summit 2018 is a wrap observance on Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field May 18. Guest speaker for the event was Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Manglicmot, 4 Headquarters and Headquarters Run to Honor kicks off Detachment, 509th SSB. His speech was followed by traditional Memorial Day weekend dances with Oceania Ohana Dancers, a cake cutting and food sampling. Maj. Joshua 5 Sherer, executive officer, U.S. Army Garrison Italy, presented Mission to Mars certificates to the participants. To see more photos of the event, visit the garrison Flickr page at www. 6 flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza. Vicenza High School (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) Class of 2018 8 Army-funded law school Exercise Saber Strike 18 DPW says available to officers to take place in June local water 9 WIESBADEN, Germany – Exercise Saber Strike 18 will take place June 3-15 at training quality good See important notice areas in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Po- about dining facility land. Approximately 18,000 participants from VICENZA — Living overseas for the 19 different countries will participate in the first time brings many concerns about temporary closure eighth iteration of the exercise spread across new surroundings. The biggest concern the four countries. is whether or not the water from house- The long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led hold faucets is safe to drink. 10 cooperative training exercise is designed to According to U.S. Army Garrison Ita- Out & About enhance readiness and interoperability among ly’s Directorate of Public Works, water allies and regional partners. flowing from taps in the Vicenza area and An added focus of this year’s exercise is in- surrounding communities come from a tegration of NATO forces from Multinational water source that is safe and routinely Corps – Northeast, Multinational Division – monitored for contamination. Northeast and the Enhanced Forward Pres- While some may prefer bottled or flu- ence Battle groups stationed in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. These units are oridated water, those who choose tap part of NATO's overall deterrence and defense posture and are designed to demon- water can be rest assured knowing that strate the Alliance's determination and ability to act as one in response to any aggres- water here is sourced from a dense river sion against its members. The Multinational Corps – Northeast will command and network that includes some of the largest control multinational portions of the exercise. rivers in Italy and deep confined aquifers. Sand Sculpture Festival, Jesolo Key training events of Saber Strike 18 include a convoy by 2nd Cavalry Regiment from Germany to Latvia as they participate in different aspects of the exercise; air Deep underground sources assault operations in several training areas across the exercise; and bridge and river The Sette Comuni Plateau is the pri- 12 crossing operations to support freedom of movement. mary water source for aquifers and tap FMWR events, activities Residents in the exercise countries, as well as Germany and the Czech Republic, can water in and around Vicenza. This aqui- expect increased military convoys on the roadways now through early July. This time fer is deeper than 100 meters (330 ft.) frame covers expected moves from home stations and port facilities to the exercise, and considered confined because it is events and movements during the exercise, and the units returning to their home sta- protected by impermeable layers of soil tions and ports following the completion of the activities. that do not allow superficial water above Fun Facts This year's participating nations include: Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Den- to move through it. Those imperme- about Vicenza mark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, able layers of soil prevent contaminants See STRIKE, page 12 See SAFE WATER, page 9 l Vicenza is home to 23 buildings designed by Andrea Palladio, a 16th century architect. Fuel coupons: Explaining your tax-free benefit l The Teatro Olimpico (1580- 1585), Olympic Theater, was NAPLES — AAFES is gathering feed- helps make fuel prices here comparable have refused to accept NATO Forces Palladio's last work and was back from participants who took part in to those in the United States. coupons. In the event that authorized finished by Vincenzo Scamozzi. a two-month pilot program that ended The NATO Forces petroleum product AGIP or ENI dealers refuse to accept l Vicenza was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in May 31, which examined replacing gas (POL) coupons are available at Army valid NATO Forces coupons, personnel 1994. coupons with a credit card. A final deci- and Air Force Exchange Service and should contact the Commander, Navy l Vicenza suffered widespread sion on the future of the tax-free gas pro- NATO Morale & Welfare Activity out- Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia destruction in World War II but gram is expected in the near future. lets throughout Italy. (CNREURAFSWA) Foreign Tax Relief has largely been restored. Program Office. l Vicenza, in Latin, is "Vicetia." Why a tax-free gas program? Lessons learned If fuel has already been pumped, a valid The city was originally a Automotive fuel (gasoline and diesel) It is recommended that eligible person- receipt along with the name and address settlement of the Ligurians and and motor oil are made available to De- nel ask the gas station if they accept fuel of the gas station and the fuel coupons became the seat of a Lombard partment of Defense personnel in Italy on coupons before fueling a vehicle. Autho- that were not accepted must be provid- duchy after barbarian invasions. a tax-free basis at a substantial discount rized gas stations are required to accept ed to the CNREURAFSWA Foreign (From www.britannica.com/places) over local market prices. The purchase fuel coupons, but there are occasions Tax Relief Program Office, as they will of fuel and oil using tax-free coupons where AGIP/ENI gas station attendants See FUEL, page 4 Speak Out By Laura Kreider and Chiara Mattirolo What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Julie Hicks Lizvette Manzano Arturo Romero CMCSQS Lucia Bodocco Ernest Beezley USAG Italy Military Chapel Family member Family member Giacinto Tufilli 405th Army Field DFMWR “I am looking forward Italian Base Command Support Battalion, Africa to a wonderful Vacation “I would like to go on a “I look forward “To take leave and jump “A little vacation time Bible School at Vicenza couple of trips and enjoy to playing soccer more “To go to Sicily and into my car to drive to with my family.” Elementary School and the season around Italy.” with my friends." enjoy good food and France in Provence my daughters visiting.” landscape.” to see lavender fields." IMCOM commander values Army civilians U.S. Army Europe Commander After visiting 80 and a part of the team I have grown to Lt. Gen. By Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl installation com- accurately value and appreciate. Christopher G. Cavoli Commander, Installation Management Command munities around Can we improve the system? You bet, the world, I am but we should not paint all Army civil- Acting U.S. Army Africa Commander FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — as familiar with ians with the same brush based on lim- Brig. Gen. One of the great lessons I've learned as today's Army as ited experiences where a small number Eugene J. LeBoeuf commanding general of U.S. Army In- anyone. It is clear have made a bad impression or had a stallation Management Command is to to me that our negative impact. Detractors of employ- USAG Italy Commander value the diversity and contributions of Army could not ing civilians should think through the and Publisher Army civilians. do all of what it alternatives. Totally contractors? Have Col. Erik M. Berdy Before taking command of IMCOM is expected to do Soldiers do everything? These solutions and its 50,000 plus cohort of civilian without civilians in nearly every com- are often more expensive and can nega- USAG Italy Public Affairs Director professionals, I had little experience in mand, in some cases side-by-side in the- tively impact Army readiness in serious James E. Brooks leading or working alongside them. I was ater. ways. Civilian professionals provide founda- Army civilians are probably the most Outlook Editor ambivalent about their role in making Karin J. Martinez our Army ready. I had no appreciation for tional continuity in times of turbulence; efficient and effective way to sustain how vital their leadership is to the conti- design, test and field our weapon - sys readiness. Their contributions are price- Public Affairs Staff nuity and success of everything we do. tems; play critical roles in supporting less; our nation simply cannot purchase Anna Ciccotti Now, after witnessing the wisdom, ded- Soldiers and their families; maintain our their level of loyalty and commitment. Laura Kreider ication, technical expertise and profes- training facilities; and myriad other crit- They are part of the Army's DNA. I en- Chiara Mattirolo sionalism of Army civilians in a person- ical tasks that give Soldiers the freedom courage more Army leaders to learn and Anna Terracino al way, I feel obliged to champion their to focus on warfighting. understand this important truth sooner Mark Turney service. Army civilians are integral to readiness, than I did. The Outlook is an authorized publication supporting the USAG Italy command information program as provided by AR 360-1. All editorial content of the Outlook is prepared, edited and approved by the USAG Italy Public Affairs Office, Unit 31401, Box 10, APO, AE 09630, located in Bldg. 10 on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.

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Follow us on our website, www.italy.army.mil, and on social media. Yard of the Month awardees VICENZA — United States Army Garrison Italy recognized the May Yard of the Month awardees May 22 in a ceremony at garrison headquarters, Building 109, on Caserma Ederle. From left to right are winners Staff Sgt. Marcus Chambliss, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, and wife, Sade; Susanna Sobrino, general manager, Italy Consolidated Exchange, Army and Air Force Exchange Service; Command Sgt. Maj. Mason L. Bryant, command sergeant major, USAG Italy; and winners Kim Souza, and husband, First Sgt. Lorenzo Souza, www.facebook.com/VMCItaly first sergeant of Forward Support "Hound" Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. The winners received an AAFES gift card. www.pinterest.com/usagitaly (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza

2 Outlook June 1, 2018 Representatives from the U.S. Army, NATO Allies, and African Forces come together in this year’s African Land Force Summit Abuja, in Nigeria, April 16. ALFS provides a unique opportunity for African land force chiefs to speak to one another in a closed-door, off-the-record setting. This allows the chiefs to comfortably work together on specific challenges and threats with like-minded, regional counterparts. (Photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner) 40 African land force chiefs assemble for summit “Some say the most productive part of ALFS happens corporating human rights into a national defense plan is By Capt. James Sheehan during the coffee breaks,” said lead planner for U.S. critical for long-term success. U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs Office Army Africa, Lt. Col. Hector Montemayor. “The breaks In the afternoon, delegates moved to the Nigerian give them a chance to talk frankly and develop closer Army Resource Center, a military museum full of mili- ABUJA, Nigeria — Forty African land force chiefs relationships. That’s what ALFS is about, it’s about in- tary relics and stories of past battles fought by the army represented their countries at the sixth African Land troducing these powerful leaders now, so they can work here. Following, they moved to Abuja’s International Forces Summit here, April 16-19. together as a team to solve critical issues facing the con- Conference Center to get a taste of Nigerian culture with Co-hosted by the Nigerian Army and U.S. Army Af- tinent.” a showcase of traditional Nigerian dancing and cuisine. rica, ALFS is a weeklong seminar designed to bring “You don’t want to be exchanging business cards at “What a tremendous week it has been here in Abuja, together land force chiefs from various nations across the scene of a crisis,” said Brig. Gen. William Prender- Nigeria,” said Brig. Gen. Eugene LeBoeuf, USARAF Africa to discuss and develop cooperative solutions and gast, USARAF deputy commander. “If you wait to de- acting commanding general. “Our wonderful co-hosts, improve transregional security and stability. velop partnerships at the scene, you’re too late. If these Nigeria, provided an outstanding venue and hospitality “It’s been fascinating working with these profession- leaders need to quickly fly in and support a humanitari- in their beautiful nation.” als, opening up about their ideas for combatting terror- an crisis or contingency operation, it’ll be easier if they Thursday, April 19: The chiefs had a final opportu- ism and violent extremist organizations, building secu- are shaking hands with a familiar face.” nity to convey their challenges and set an agenda for rity and stability across the continent,” said Lt. Gen. T.Y. Tuesday, April 17: Participants loaded into buses future dialog. Buratai, Chief of Army Staff for the Nigerian Army and and moved an hour south to the Nigerian Army's 176th In the afternoon, Nigerian TV stations broadcast the ALFS’s Nigerian host. “I am confident that this summit Guards Battalion headquarters to witness a military closing ceremony live across the country. Buratai and has generated new partnerships and relationships that demonstration of the Nigerian Army capabilities. LeBoeuf wrapped up the summit talking to internation- will help us reach our long-term objective for a more The demonstration featured a raid and hostage-res- al journalists dialed in to the South African Regional prosperous Africa.” cue scenario. The Nigerian Army brought in helicop- Media Hub. Four days were packed with activities designed to ters, pyrotechnics, controlled explosions, motorcycles, “The African Land Summit emphasizes community prompt conversation between the influential leaders of fast-rapelling special forces and smoke grenades. strength,” Buratai said during the media hubs. the participating countries. “The demonstration was spectacular, an awesome “We need to unify all our forces on the ground as well Monday, April 16: Opened with a ceremony welcom- display of the Nigerian Army’s military might,” Mon- as all the necessary governments to be put in place to ing the chiefs and encouraging each one to speak up temayor said. ensure that we get the right political support, we get about their host country’s challenges and the lessons Wednesday, April 18: Delegates spent the morning the right direction, including the soft-power approach, they’ve learned combating violent extremist organi- focusing in on the different elements it takes combat vi- which includes deradicalization.” zations. In the afternoon, delegates broke into smaller olent extremists and boost regional security. The chiefs Botswana is scheduled to host the African Land Forc- groups for a more intimate, non-attributable discussion. talked logistics, civilians on the battlefield, and why in- es Summit 2019.

Total Army sponsorship: taking care of Soldiers, families VICENZA — The third annual Vicenza Military Community Total Army Sponsorship Rodeo took place May 23 at the Sigholtz Center on Caserma Del Din. This required U. S. Army training helps Soldiers become better sponsors to Soldiers and their families coming to Vicenza. At left: Elba Zarabia, Program and National Test Center coordinator, Vicenza Education Center, provides information to Master Sgt. Hector Ramirez, brigade Equal Opportunity adviser, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), during the rodeo. Approximately 600 participants visited providers from supporting agencies. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

3 Outlook June 1, 2018 Community members enjoy event with furry friends CASERMA EDERLE — Far left: Abbie Harlow, 13 and Ella Parsons, 12, pose with Toffy, a seven-year-old Shih Tzu, during the Pet Show event May 19 in front of the Post Exchange entrance here. At the event, organized by AAFES, participants received giveaways and gift cards, and three pets’ owners received gift baskets. Left: Mikaela Deaton and daughter Aubrey, 1, pet America, (also above) a four- year-old Alaskan Malamute female. America’s owner, Alessandra Browning (not pictured) won one of three gift baskets at the event. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

FUEL (Continued from page 1) Run kicks off Memorial Day weekend request reimbursement from ENI on behalf of the customer. When requested, customers are required Story and photo by Pfc. Robert Wormley to show AGIP/ENI gas station attendants appropriate AFN Vicenza NATO identification. Also, if a gas station attendant asks you to sell or CASERMA EDERLE — On a cloudy Thursday morn- trade fuel coupons, please report it as soon as possible ing, the fitness center here played host to a “Run to to your local Tax Relief Program Office. Honor” 5km/10km run/walk, kicking off Memorial Day weekend. Tax-free program rules The May 24 Run to Honor started at the Ederle Track lThe ration amount and fuel type depend on the and Field and gave members of the Vicenza community primary registered vehicle’s engine size, engine base an opportunity to honor those who gave the ultimate sac- horsepower and fuel requirement. The individual rifice for our country. monthly tax-free fuel authorization ranges from 100 “Bringing people together and letting folks know that liters to 400 liters maximum for automobiles, while these fallen guys are not forgotten, there are people to rations for motorcycles may not exceed 200 liters. For honor their families and the sacrifices they have made,” most customers, the tax-free fuel ration will accom- said Joshua Grant, assistant facility manager of Ederle modate your transportation needs. Fitness Center. The run brought about 150 people together, and with lFuel coupons are required to be filled out by the the high op tempo of the Vicenza community, Mark Hill, eligible member for them to be valid. Coupons must recreation assistant, considers that a mission success. include signature, plate number and date. Failure to “Twenty people would have made the event ‘okay,’ but complete a fuel coupon with all details is considered the 150 we got is amazing,” said Hill. misuse of the tax-free coupons, and the eligible mem- Not only did the run have many participants, but the ber will be requested to provide a justification as to event also had support from several organizations, to why the coupon was not completely filled in. It is im- include Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers, Vicenza portant that the coupons are filled out at the gas station Community Club, Special Operations community, and once the vehicle has been fueled, as the coupons must Army Community Service. reflect the date they were used. “I don’t think we can run these successful operations alone. We need these organizations to help spread the lExact quantity in fuel coupons must correspond to word,” said Hill. “We need these different organizations the exact number of liters issued at the gas station. To to get the word out and come help us support our com- facilitate this process, 1-liter and 2-liter coupons have munity.” been printed and are included in both 100-liter and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Inman, U.S. Army Af- 200-liter booklets. Also, make sure that if you request rica command sergeant major, gave a speech before the a specific amount of liters, the gas station attendant fu- race on why it is important to honor Memorial Day. Spc. Travis Green, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry els your vehicle for that amount of liters and not euros. “That speech that Command Sgt. Maj. Inman made Regiment, finishes the run with his 16-month-old Once you leave the gas station and realize that the gas was quite a tear-jerker, and there were a lot of people in son, Bentley Green. The 2018 "Run to Honor" gauge doesn’t reflect the quantity you requested, it is the crowd who took it to heart. You could tell he did too took place at the Ederle Track and Field May 24, usually too late to resolve. — you could hear the emotion in his voice,” said Grant. in commemoration of those who have made the In his remarks, Inman read “In Flanders Fields,” a war ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. lSelling, bartering, lending or giving coupons or the poem from World War I written by Maj. John McCrae, product itself to any person, or buying or borrowing after his friend was killed in action in the Flanders Re- “The first Soldier I ever (knew) killed in action was from any person, is prohibited. The illegal use of tax- gion of Belgium in 1915. James Markwell, and that was 1989 when he jumped into free fuel coupons is a violation of the Uniform Code “It immediately gets everybody’s attention, it puts you Panama, and there’s been a slew of friends and Soldiers of Military Justice (UCMJ) and Italian law and may in the mindset of why you’re attending an event. You’re since then,” said Inman. “So, I just ran for the fallen.” result in both the loss of an offender’s privilege to pur- not there for fun, you’re not there for laughing and hang- After the run, many participants pinned their bib num- chase tax-free fuel & oil, and face legal penalties. ing out,” said Inman. “This is a solemn, professional bers to a board that will hang in the Ederle Fitness Cen- event to remind yourself of ‘freedom’s not free.’ Some- ter. More information about a change from coupons to times we take (for granted) and often forget that freedom “What better way to honor these guys and their fami- gas cards will be shared with the military communities comes at a cost. I think the short poem quickly reminds lies by taking up a huge space in the gym so everyone as soon as it is available, according to Susana Sobrino, you that there are people in harm's way constantly.” can see it every day,” said Grant. “We’re going to keep general manager, Italy Consolidated Exchange. The Run to Honor bib numbers had “Running in Honor the memory going.” For additional information, contact the of ...” at the top so participants could represent who they Inman ended his remarks before the silent start of the CNREURAFSWA Foreign Tax-Relief Program Of- were running for. run with a message to his audience. fice at DSN 626-5439/5440/5441 or e-mail fct.na.n- Inman said he ran for the many brave Americans who “Never forget who you fight for and why you fight for [email protected]. made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and some he them. Let all your actions bring credit upon yourself, (CNREURAFSWA, USAG Italy PAO) knew personally. your unit, our country and our fallen,” he said.

4 Outlook June 1, 2018 (Courtesy photo) (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, DMC Public Affairs Office)

Honoring the fallen FLORENCE — The annual Memorial Day ceremony took place at Florence American Cemetery and Memorial Site May 28 at 11 a.m. Members from the Vicenza and Darby military communities participated in the ceremony.

Top right: Being saluted, from left to right are Maj. Gen. Stefano Fort, commander, Institute of Military Aeronautical Sciences, Florence; The Honorable Lewis Eisenberg, U.S. Ambassador to Italy; and Maj. Gen. John Gronski, deputy commanding general, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Europe.

Buried at the cemetery are 4,399 U.S. military members that represent 39 percent of the U.S. Fifth Army burials originally made between Rome and the Alps. Most died in fighting that occurred after the capture of Rome in June 1944. The cemetery is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. (Courtesy photo) Vicenza students take on 'Mission to Mars' members joined the schools on Story and photo ronment within the capsule. This is very similar to splash tests that the second day to offer more in- by Laura Kreider NASA has been working on with sight into the Mission. VMC Public Affairs Office their Orion capsule,” said Favor. “Middle school and high The students’ goal was to send school students offered technical VICENZA — Approximately the capsule in to a container of support with green screen ac- 1,000 students from both Vi- water and submerge the capsule cess and several experiments to cenza Elementary and Middle for 10 seconds with the hopes of strengthen their science skills,” Schools took part May 17-18 in maintaining a dry environment. said Goodfellow. the annual STEAM Days proj- In addition to the Orion cap- She said she thought that add- ect. sule splash test supported by the ing another day to the annual STEAM stands for science, Vicenza Fire Department, stu- event provided students with technology, engineering, arts dents —assisted by their teach- more possibilities to develop and mathematics. The STEAM ers — worked to solve several their plans. Committee is comprised of problems centered on colonizing In fact, on the second day, stu- teachers and staff members Mars. dents reimagined their designs who are committed to providing “They built rockets, Orion and created new ones to test that hands-on, real world experienc- capsules, greenhouses and hy- day. “Students had a chance to es for students focused on the droponics systems,” said Erin use the Engineering Design pro- scientific world. Goodfellow, STEAM commit- cess fully by trying their designs The schools began collabo- tee chairperson. on day 1 and modifying them on rating on their event in Janu- She added that they also pro- day 2. As always, we try to keep ary. Holding weekly meetings grammed rovers and humanoid our STEAM theme as real as through May, the committee robots to help humans get around possible. NASA is still trying to chose the theme of “Mission to the Mars surface and build struc- put people on Mars, so our stu- Mars” and planned the challeng- tures needed for habitation. dents worked to solve some of es to give to students. VES students were excited the real problems of putting peo- “We are very excited that we about launching water bottle ple on another planet,” she said. had two days of STEAM activ- rockets. School children were able to ities with our theme of ‘Mission “I liked launching rockets a lot. see demonstrations and exhibits to Mars,’” said VES fifth-grade Mine went high but did not win, from the USAG Italy Fire De- teacher Beth Favor, Robotics co- but that’s okay, life is like that,” partment, Vicenza Health Clin- ordinator. said second-grader Addison Stu- ic, Pharmacy, Dental, CBRN, Multiple challenges and pre- art, while his teammate, Isabelle IT, Food Health, Department of sentations took place in the Buenavente was happy with her Public Works, Water Purifica- school during the two-day event, rocket “because it had a lot of Two students watch the launch of one of the student-made tion, Middle School Robotics, which was supported by the Vi- details.” bottle rockets. About 1,000 students participated in the High School Video, Parachutes, cenza Parent Teacher Student Another second-grader, Jal- activities of theVES/MS STEAM days held May 17-18. The and much more. They were also Association and Vicenza Com- ani Williams, said, “I enjoyed STEAM committee, a group of teachers and staff members, able to enter the StarLab and the munity Club. watching the bottle rockets go focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Mars Discovery Room. “The students at both schools up in the sky." were invited to construct Orion Their teacher, Nancy Hacker, “It enabled the children to use of a bottle, duct tape, and card- To see more photos of the capsule models and tested the after accompanying and assist- their imagination and thinking board, and see if it could fly suc- event, visit the U.S. Army Gar- structural integrity while main- ing them in this project, deemed skills to try and solve a problem: cessfully,” she said. rison Italy Flickr site, www.flickr. taining a waterproof dry envi- the STEAM event a success. how to make a water rocket out Vicenza Military Community com/photos/usagvicenza.

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Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need. Anthony Verduga Abigail Whitman Chandler Angelina Yepez Nadim Zatakovoy Wojciechowicz 7 Outlook June 1, 2018 Beat the heat and protect family, pets during summertime ANSBACH, Germany — More than 36 children die in overheated cars every year in the United States, with Students search for justice in mock trial more than 600 deaths since 1998. VICENZA — Fifth-graders from Vicenza Elementary Here are some tips to keep in mind from the National School participated in the mock trial of the Big Bad Wolf Highway Traffic Safety Administration. during a Career Day held at the school on Villaggio May 23. lIt takes 10 minutes for the temperature in a car to go up 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Right: Gavin Maker is sworn in as a "witness" during the lCracking a window open and parking in the shade ar- trial. After careful deliberation by the jury, the Big Bad en’t sufficient safeguards. Wolf was found guilty and sentenced. lA child’s body temperature can rise up to five times (Photos by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office) faster than an adult’s. A child dies with a 107 degree body temperature. lEven if it’s in the 60’s outside, a car can still heat up to well above 110 degrees. lOn an 80-degree day, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach deadly peaks in 10 minutes. Army funds law school for eligible officers More than half of those who left children alone in ve- VICENZA — Is law school in your career plans? sider a number of quantifiable factors to include: un- hicles did so unknowingly. Other reasons cited: the child The Judge Advocate General's Corps is looking for dergraduate GPA (past academic performance), OERs got into the vehicle on his or her own; child was know- highly qualified officers from all branches to join the (performance), Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT) score ingly left in vehicle; and circumstance unknown. JAG Corps. (ability to succeed in law school), and letters of recom- And the Army is willing to pay the law school tuition, mendation. So, maintaining high performance in their with the help of the Funded Legal Education Program current job, studying for and taking the LSAT (and Set reminders Any parent or caregiver, even a very loving and atten- (FLEP). re-taking it if they do not do well the first time), and tive one, can forget a child is in the back seat. Being Officers selected for FLEP attend a civilian law school asking trusted leaders/mentors for their recommendation especially busy or distracted or having a change from the of their choice, for three years of legal studies, while are all things that a person who wants to apply for FLEP usual routine increases the risk. remaining on active duty can do prior to applying Here are some things you can do to prevent the un- with full pay and benefits. to increase their chanc- thinkable from happening: During summer breaks, es,” said Barrett. FLEP officers attend on- Interested officers lAlways check the back seat, and make sure children are out of the car before locking it and walking away. the-job- training at an should review MILP- active-duty JAG office. ER Message 18-081 and lAvoid distractions while driving, especially cell phone use. Upon graduation, FLEP AR 27-1, Chapter 14, to officers must take and determine whether they lBe extra alert when there is a change in your routine, like when someone else is driving your child or you take pass a state bar exam be- meet eligibility require- a different route to work or child care. fore they join the JAG ments. Corps. Applications for the lHave your childcare provider call if your child is more than 10 minutes late. According to the Chief 2018 FLEP Selection of Administrative Law Board are due to HRC no lPut your phone/bag/purse in the back seat, so you check the back seat when arriving at your destination. for U.S. Army Africa, later than Nov. 1. Board Maj. Alex Barnett, who results are generally pub- lIf someone else is driving your child, always check to make sure they arrived safely. became a judge advocate lished in late December general through the program, the competition to be se- or early January. Selected officers will receive PCS order lected is tough but determination pays off. to the law school of their choice before the start of school Lock cars Keep your car locked when it is parked to prevent a cu- “Typically, around 100 officers from across the Army in fall 2019. rious child from entering when no one is around. Many apply every year and 20-25 are selected. I was selected Barrett thinks this route to becoming a lawyer was the hot car deaths have occurred when a child mistakenly on my first attempt. However, it is not uncommon for best option for him and he encourages others to do the locks himself inside. Reminders for parents and caregiv- officers to not be selected on their first application, but same. ers: then to be selected the next year. “I love the opportunity to be a trusted adviser to com- “This is actually quite common for lieutenants who, manders and to develop areas of expertise in a wide lMake sure children do not have easy access to your car keys. Store them out of a child’s reach. because of their short time in the Army, do not have range of legal and operational issues. Since the balance the history of sustained performance in their file that a of any officer's time in the military will be spent on staffs, lTeach children that cars are not safe places to play. captain with more time and OERs (officer evaluation -re I wanted, and found in the JAG corps, the opportunity to lKeep rear fold-down seats closed to prevent a child from crawling into the trunk from inside the car. ports) would,” said Barnett. be challenged by a wider array of issues than I may have Human Resources Command recently released Army encountered in my basic branch. lRemind children that cars, especially car trunks, should not be used for games like hide-and-seek. MILPER Message 18-081 announcing the 2018 FLEP “If you like the Army, but maybe want to do something Selection Board. An eligible officer must: different, FLEP offers an opportunity to do that. Second, Important tip: If a child is missing, make sure to check lbe a U.S. citizen; the Army pays you to go to law school. You leave law the trunk of your car, in addition to some of the more lserving in the rank of second lieutenant to captain; school with zero debt — something that is not possible obvious places. lbe a graduate of an accredited college or university for most people funding their own way through. Most with a bachelor's degree; importantly, you get the opportunity to join a great JAG lhave at least two, but not more than six, years of total team and support commanders in carrying out the Ar- Pets Leave pets at home on warm days, but if you must take active federal service at the time legal training begins my's mission,” said Barrett. them with you: (fall 2019); Want more first-hand insight on the FLEP program? lpossess a secret security clearance; and Interested officers may contact Barnett, USARAF Office lBring plenty of fresh drinking water and bowl if they must travel. lnot have an approved resignation or separation date. of the Staff Judge Advocate, at DSN 637-8813. “The selection board's decision really is based in the lDo NOT leave pets in the car. (SAFETY GRAM) whole-person concept. The board will, however, con- (USAG Italy PAO) 8 Outlook June 1, 2018 News briefs

Dining facility closes temporarily they receive the HHG shipment to file taxes to their state revenue department are available at Army Community The Curry Dining Facility on Caserma a notice of loss and damage, noting an or the IRS, is eligible to take advantage Service on Caserma Ederle through Ederle will be closed from June 1 to intent to file a claim. Claimants then of the overseas extended filing deadline. July 5. Soldiers, family members and July 5. Meals will be provided at the have nine months from the receipt date That deadline is June 15 without fees or Department of the Army civilians may Del Din DFAC for Soldiers who receive of the HHG shipment to file an itemized penalties. schedule an appointment by calling Subsistence in Kind (SIK) during this claim with DPS in order to receive Whether you still need to file this DSN 634-7942, comm. 348-228-3096. closure. For more information, contact Full Replacement Value for missing or year's return, want to file a prior year Or email [email protected]. DSN 637-8950, comm. 0444-61-8950 damaged items. Claims filed after nine return, are in need of assistance with months but within two years qualify for submitting an amended return, or Warrant Officer Cohort Outlook correction limited compensation. just have a tax question, the center is 100th anniversary The Outlook erroneously published Any filing after two years could result happy to help. Stop by Building 166 on All warrant officers, officers, enlisted the dates for the Italy Exchange and in the denial of the entire claim. File Caserma Ederle before June 15 during and Vicenza Military Community commissary Healthy Lifestyle Festival notice of loss and damage and claim the following business hours: (active, retired and family members) are in the last issue. The correct dates for directly with the Transportation Service Tuesday and Thursday invited to participate in a fun run/walk the festival are June 15-16. The festival Provider (TSP) on Move.mil. Service Walk-ins accepted 8:30 a.m. to noon in celebration of the U.S. Army Warrant will take place at the post exchange and members aren't the only ones with Monday/Wednesday/Friday Officer Cohort 100th anniversary. The commissary on Caserma Ederle. It will deadlines: the TSP is required to act on By appointment only. run/walk will take place 6 a.m., July feature health and wellness activities, and claims within 60 days, either paying, 9, and will include information on the shoppers will be able to save on items denying or offering a counter-claim. Transition workshops for Soldiers history of warrant officers in the U.S. such as clothes, exercise equipment and Anyone with questions or needing The Vicenza Soldier for Life- Army, guest speakers, cake-cutting, more. The Outlook regrets the error. more information should stop by the Transition Assistance Program offers a music and more. Join the event at Claims Office in Building 166 on variety of workshops for Soldiers. All Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle. Motorcycle safety Caserma Ederle, DSN 634-8831/32, workshops require a reservation. Motorcycle Safety Foundation training comm. 0444-61-8831/32. The upcoming schedule is as follows: is available in Vicenza. Participants 10 Steps to a Federal Job, June 25, must have a stateside license with MC Retired Soldier Council to meet July 23, Aug. 28 and Sept. 20, 9 a.m.- endorsement and current MSF training The Retiree Center sponsors a Retired noon to ride and register a motorcycle in Soldier Council meeting June 14, 11 Boots to Business, July 26-27, 8:30 Europe. Next class dates are June 5 a.m. to noon, at the Central Processing a.m.-4:30 p.m. (for Basic Riders Course 2) and June Facility in the upstairs classroom. Career Technical Training, Aug. 15- 6-7 (for Basic Riders Course). For Representatives from the Federal 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. additional course dates and registration, Benefits Unit of the Social Security The Career Technical Training go to https://imc.army.mil/airs/Home. Administration in Rome will be on hand workshop is for those considering a aspx. Call 0444-61-8902/8900 for more to brief and answer questions. To send technical career. It will provide guidance information. questions that may require research in and assistance in defining career goals, advance, email bosticmark54@yahoo. identifying required credentials, locating Reminder from Claims Office com. training opportunities and identifying Have you recently PCS'd or preparing resources. For more information stop to make a permanent change of station? Tax center is still open by SFL-TAP, Building 126, on Caserma Doing the right thing at the right time The Vicenza Tax Center is still open Ederle. can help ensure any loss or damage to and assisting taxpayers. Anyone who your household goods is covered. has not yet filed an income tax return Financial counselor at ACS Personnel have 75 days from the date for tax year 2017 and does not owe Personal financial counselor services SAFE WATER (Continued from page 1) ing” the water source. These confined military housing is also monitored and At the movies aquifers have specific areas where they tested regularly by the Directorate of are “recharged” and fresh clean water Public Works Environmental Division. If Adrift from rainfall or snow can enter and refill you live in town in one of Vicenza’s 31 (Rated PG-13) them regularly. These recharge areas are municipalities – or in government hous- Based on the true story of a protected areas. Thirty-one communi- ing on Caserma Del Din or Villaggio – young couple, Tami Oldham and ties, including Vicenza and surrounding your water is tested regularly. Further Richard Sharp, who sailed into municipalities, get their water primarily testing for PFAS in late 2015 and 2017 — and survived — one of the from this deep, protected aquifer. found water free of PFAS and other con- most catastrophic hurricanes in taminants. recorded history. In the aftermath Monitored for contaminants of the storm, Tami awakens to In recent weeks, the Giornale di Vicen- Quality water required find Richard badly injured and za newspaper reported about water test- If you are an off-base resident who their boat in ruins. With no hope ing in the Region for chemicals found a rental home through the DPW of rescue, Tami must find the called Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Housing office and that house gets its strength and determination to save PFAS are industrial chemicals widely water from a private well, the landlord herself and the man she loves. used as waterproofing agents for fabrics is required to perform a water test within and pots, as well as to make fabrics and six months before making the unit avail- paper, linings for food containers, pro- able to rent. June 1 7 p.m. Adrift (PG-13) duction of photographic films, fire-re- The Housing office will not approve 10 p.m. Action Point (R) sistant foams, and household cleaners. of any home on a private well, unless June 2 3 p.m. Deadpool 2 (R) Early medical research indicate PFAS it is outside the area served by Acque maybe carcinogenic. Accordingly, it’s Vicentine or similar municipal system, 6 p.m. Adrift (PG-13) a potential contaminant that should be and demonstrates water from the well June 3 3 p.m. Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) monitored. meets stringent quality standards. 6 p.m. Action Point (R) As reported in local media, PFAS was Government-leased quarters off base June 6 7 p.m. Action Point (R) detected in groundwater and drinking are contracted and built with the require- water in certain areas of the Veneto re- ment that water service is provided by June 7 7 p.m. Adrift (PG-13) gion in 2013. But unlike water from the Acque Vicentine and not wells. June 8 7 p.m. Ocean's 8 (PG-13) deep aquifers, this drinking water came 10 p.m. Deadpool 2 (R) from shallow ground waters from un- Bottled water costs confined, unprotected aquifers. After Families here who prefer bottled water June 9 3 p.m. Ocean's 8 (PG-13) the discovery, local officials developed a will find it inexpensive and readily avail- 6 p.m. Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) plan that required utilities in the affect- able. Many military families may not be June 10 3 p.m. Ocean's 8 (PG-13) ed or potentially affected areas to install aware of it, but the cost to purchase bot- activated carbon filters and to test their tled water is included in the calculations 6 p.m. Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) drinking water regularly for PFAS. Since made by the Defense Travel Office when June 13 7 p.m. Deadpool 2 (R) the installation of these filters, drinking they establish rates for the military Over- June 14 7 p.m. Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) water in those areas is routinely found seas Housing Allowances Utility and re- free of PFAS. curring expenses. Rates are established Admission Acque Vicentine manages the drinking based on the responses to the annual 3D first run: Adult $8.50/Under 12 $5.75 water system for the 31 municipalities Overseas Housing Allowances Survey 3D second run: Adult $8/Under 12 $5.50 involved, and tests the water quality where service members list utilities to First run: Adult $6.50/Under 12, $3.75; Second run: Adult $6/Under 12 $3.50 regularly just as it is done in the United include bottles water, maintenance and Schedule is subject to change without notice. States. The quality of drinking water in recurring costs.

9 Outlook June 1, 2018 Out & About by Anna Terracino, VMC Public Affairs Office

Republic Day a.m. Fridays-Sundays. June 2 is La Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), Medieval Festival, Vigonza Celtic market and food; which marks the day in 1946 when Italy voted in a natural elements, fire referendum to abolish the monarchy and become a and crystal balls shows republic. Schools and most stores will be closed. with Vassago; Celtic wedding celebrations (€10); live music every VENETO & NEARBY night starts at 9 p.m. Clay workshops; free Scottish and Celtic dancing and Festa dea Siaresa/Cherry Festival archery workshops; body Through June 3, from 6:30 p.m., Castegnero, about 9 and face painting. miles south of Vicenza. Local cherries exhibit and sale; food booths. Live music at 9 p.m. Fiaccolata di / Torchlight walk in Peraga Medievale/Medieval Festival Solferino June 1, 6-10 p.m.; June 2-3, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Vigonza June 23. The Italian Red (Padova), Peraga Castle, Via Arrigoni 1. Food booths Cross has invited Red feature typical medieval food and beverages; medieval Cross societies around music and dance; fire-eater shows and historical Via Tortona 56. A full exhibition dedicated to Frida the world to celebrate parades. Fireworks take place June 3 at 11 p.m. Kahlo, from the beginning of her career until the latest the ideals of the Red Cross, and to participate in a steps of her artistic production. The works on display 7-kilometer torchlight walk between the towns of Palio del Chiaretto/Chiaretto Contest are divided into five sections: politics, women, violence, Castiglione and Solferino. The event commemorates June 1-3, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Bardolino (), nature and death. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and ’s experience of giving care to the Lungolago Riva Cornicello. This festival is dedicated Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday wounded in the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino, to the promotion and tasting of ’s rosè 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Entrance fee; €13; reduced €11. which took place June 24, 1859. The Vicenza American wine, Chiaretto. Italian wineries display their wines in Red Cross is organizing a bus to the event. Registration elegant wooden booths, set up with artistic, pink floral Riviera Folk Music Festival fee: €5/person. The bus will leave 1 p.m. June 23 and decorations. Food booths accompanied by Chiaretto June 7-10, 7:30 p.m.–midnight, Vicenza, Via Orlando. return around 1 a.m. June 24. For more information, wines. Music and fireworks; sporting shows include Live music; food and beer stands open at 7:30 p.m. Free contact Leilani Piaseky, DSN 637-8916, comm. 0444- the National Dragon Boat Race, with historic boats entrance. 61-8916. that have dragon-like heads and tails. Lucciolata/Charitable night walk La Partita a Scacchi a personaggi viventi STREEAT® Food Festival June 8, 5 or 10 km walk will be held in Vicenza at 8:30 Live Chess Game June 1-3, 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Bassano del Grappa, Parco p.m., Maddalene Sports Center, Via delle Maddalene. Sept. 7-9, in Marostica, Piazza degli Scacchi, about Santa Caterina. The best Italian food trucks offer a Free participation; monetary donations will be accepted 18 miles north of Vicenza. Grand opening Sept. 7 at 9 great variety of specialties, beer and wine from all over and sent to Aviano’s Cancer Treatment Center. p.m., Sept. 8-9, 9 p.m. This chess match commemorates Italy. Free entrance. the historic chess match of 1454. The game is a re- Mexico & Würstel/Mexico & Hot Dogs enactment of the match that Lord Taddeo Parisio Festa di Primavera/Spring Festival June 8-10, 7-11 p.m., Costozza (Longare), Via Chiesa held to determine the marriage of this daughter. June 1-4, 7-11 p.m., Costozza (Longare), Via Chiesa Nuova 37. Food booths featuring Mexican and Tyrolese Purchase tickets well in advance online at http://www. Nuova 37. Food booths featuring local specialties specialties open at 7 p.m.; bounce houses and charity marosticascacchi.it/it/partitaascacchi/ticket.html#1. open at 7 p.m.; June 3, at 4:30 p.m. entertainment for raffle; nightly live music and dancing. children with bounce houses and games. Music and Egitto. Dei, faraoni e Uomini dancing start at 9 p.m. Country & Horses Festival Egypt. Gods, Pharaohs and Men June 8-10, 6-11 p.m., Castegnero, Villaganzerla, Via Through Sept. 18, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fuori Mercato Piazza, about 9 miles south of Vicenza. The festival Jesolo, Via Aquileia 123. This exhibit offers a display Vintage, Crafts and Creative Recycling opens at 4 p.m. June 10; country items exhibit and of Egyptian artifacts coming from the most important Exhibit and Sale sale; soft air shooting range; Native American village; collections of Italian and foreign museums. Entrance June 2-3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Vicenza, Piazza delle Erbe. houses; face painting; food booth; western games. fee: €16; reduced: €12 (senior citizens older than 65; students and people with disabilities); €8 (children Festa a Maddalene di Primavera Festa di Sant’Antonio/Saint Anthony Festival aged 6-12); free for children younger than 6. Maddalene’s Spring Festival June 8-10 and June 15-17, Sasso, Asiago; about 36 Through June 4, Vicenza, Strada Maddalene 32. Food miles north of Vicenza. Food booths open at 7:30 p.m.; Venice Secrets – Crime & Justice Exhibit booths open at 7 p.m.; at 9 p.m., live music and dancing; live music and entertainment at 9 p.m. Through Sept. 30, open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Venice, fireworks June 4 at 11 p.m. Palazzo Zaguri, Campo San Maurizio. In a Venetian Donne Guerriere/Woman Warriors palace, through a five-story route divided into 36 Festival dei Popoli Indigeni – Lo spirito del Pianeta June 9, 3-8 p.m., Vicenza, Stradella delle Barche 14. A rooms, visitors will be able to know the secret side of International Festival black and white photo exhibit by five photographers the city. The display is divided in four sections: justice of Indigenous and Tribal Groups of the Vicenza Military Community: Laura Caldwell- and torture; prisons and prisoners; capital executions; Through June 10, Chiuduno (Bergamo), Fair Center, Chall, Monisa Poole Dobbins, William James, Tabitha Inquisition and Holy Office. Entrance fee: €16; reduced Via Martiri della Libertà. Traditional song and Jo Morrison and Sarah Romero. The exhibit’s theme €12, for senior citizens older than 65 and children ages dance; ethnic items exhibit and sale; workshops and is the dual role of mother and Soldier, highlighting conferences. Free entrance. the women’s perseverance and inner strength. Free entrance. VENETO MARKETS Sculture di Sabbia/Sand Sculpture Festival June 2-Sept. 9, Jesolo, Piazza Brescia. This year’s theme Juggling Festival is "Sand Raptors"; international artists take part in this June 15-16, 6-11 p.m.; June 17, 4-11 p.m., Malo, Villa Thiene (Vicenza): June 2, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., downtown streets and squares (70 vendors) special event, competing in shaping every kind of Clementi, Via Cardinal de Lai 61, about 20 miles artistic figure with fine golden sand. Free entrance. northwest of Vicenza. Jugglers, magicians, fire and Marostica (Vicenza): June 3, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., in clown shows; art workshop; live music; food booths. Piazza Castello (135 vendors) Festa di Sant’Antonio/Saint Anthony Fair Free entry. June 3, June 8-10 and June 12-13, Zugliano (Vicenza). Noventa Vicentina (Vicenza): June 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., in Food booths open at 7:30 p.m.; bounce houses, nightly Sagra dei Santi Patroni/Patron Saints Fair Piazza IV Novembre (120 vendors) live music and dancing; June 13, fireworks at 11:30 p.m. June 15-17 and June 22-25, Gambugliano, Via Antonio Bruttomesso 3. Bounce houses on Saturdays Vittorio Veneto (Treviso): June 3, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., in Frida Kahlo – Oltre il mito and Sundays starting at 6 p.m.; food booths featuring Serravalle, Piazza Minucci and surrounding streets (75 Frida Kahlo – Beyond the myth a variety of local specialties open at 7 p.m. Live music vendors) Through June 3, , MUDEC, Museo delle Culture, and dancing start at 9 p.m. Lonigo(Vicenza): June 10, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Garibaldi, Lumen Festival/Light Festival Piazza XX Settembre, Via Ognibene (about 100 vendors) June 20-24, 7 p.m.-midnight, Vicenza, Salvi Gardens. Montegrotto (Padova): June 10, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza 1º A variety of street food selections including Asian, Maggio (about 70 vendors) Mexican, vegan and gluten free specialties. Draft beer; crafts, and vinyl collectibles exhibit and sale; light Portobuffolè (Treviso): June 10, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza displays; music with bands and DJs. Tickets and more Beccaro (about 250 vendors) information: https://www.lumenfestival.com/. Vicenza: June 10, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Triskell–Festa Internazionale di Musica Celtica Duomo, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Palladio, Piazza Biade and International Celtic Music Festival Piazza Castello (220 vendors) Chiaretto Contest, Bardolino June 21-July 1, Trieste; Boschetto del Ferdinandeo; Via Villafranca (Verona): June 10, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Castello Carlo de Marchesetti. Opens 4 p.m. weekdays and 10:30 (90 vendors) 10 Outlook June 1, 2018 Out & About

Roast Pork and Beer Fair June 8-10 and June 15-17, Buti (), Parco Danielli. Food booths featuring roast pork and many other local CONCERTS/SPORTS specialties open at 8 p.m.; live music and dancing start Fiera del Gusto e del Benessere at 8 p.m. Patti Smith – June 9 Venice; June 10 Rome Flavors and Well-Being Fair The Script – June 10 Assago; June 11 Padova Festa del Pesce/Fish Fair June 1-10, 4 p.m.-midnight, Livorno, Piazza Mazzini. Gun ‘N’ Roses – June 15 Florence A variety of local and national products; well-being and June 9-10 and June 15-17, Rosignano Marittimo Iron Maiden – June 16 Florence; July 9 Milan; July 17 Trieste fitness stands; games and entertainment for children; (Livorno), Caletta di Castiglioncello, Lungomare The Chemical Brothers –June 16 Bologna; June 19 Rome; June 20 Milan at night, music, group dances and karaoke. Cristoforo Colombo. Food booths feature a wide variety of seafood; live music and entertainment. Ozzy Osbourne – June 17 Florence Marilyn Manson – June 19 Milan BiancoAzzurra–Festa Medievale Shakira – June 21 Assago (Milan) WhiteBlue–Medieval Festival Ferie delle Messi/Medieval Harvest Festival June 15-17, San Gimignano (Siena). Highlights of this Liam Gallagher – June 21 Milan June 1-3, from 4:30 p.m., Castiglion Fiorentino Shakira – June 21 Assago (Milan) festival include a historical parade; a tug-of-war game; (Arezzo), at Fortezza del Cassero. Medieval market; Pearl Jam – June 22 Milan; June 24 Padova; June 26 Rome flag-throwers, magic shows; medieval war music; horse blessing of the horses of the four town districts; birds Sons of Apollo – June 24 Milan shows; food booths feature typical medieval dishes; of prey demonstrations and medieval market. Free Steven Wilson – June 25 Verona musical fireworks June 3. Free entrance. entrance. Queen + Adam Lambert – June 25 Assago (Milan) LP – June 26 Rome; July 17 Padova Sagra dell’ Anguilla/Eel Fair La Luminara/The Illumination of Pisa The Dream Syndicate – June 27 Gardone Riviera (Brescia) Alice in Chains – June 28 Padova; July 10 Milan June 1-3, Santo Stefano a Macerata, (Pisa). June 16, from 3:30 p.m., Pisa. The cathedral, the Leaning Tower and every building around the Arno Billy Idol – June 28 Padova Food booths featuring eel and other traditional dishes Santana – June 28 Milan; June 29 Padova open at 7:30 a.m.; live music and dancing at 9 p.m. River will be decked with more than 70,000 candles. Flickering yellow flames will light each doorway and Ziggy Marley – June 29 Legnano (Milan) window ledge, their reflections floating along the Arno Ben Howard – July 4 Gardone Riviera (Brescia) Sagra del Pesce/Fish Fair Steve Hackett – July 4 Rome; July 8 Gardone Riviera so vibrantly it becomes clear why this night is called June 1-3 and June 8-10, Certaldo (Florence), at (Brescia); July 14 Pistoia multipurpose center, Viale Matteotti 201. Food booths La Luminara, Italian for “the illumination.” Streets by Simple Minds – July 5 Marostica feature traditional Tuscan seafood dishes and are open the Arno will be closed to cars, allowing pedestrians to Anastacia –July 5 Pordenone; July 14 Genoa at 7 p.m., and at noon on Sunday. walk along the river, where vendors sell food, sweets Jay-Z & Beyoncè – July 6 Milan; July 8 Rome and trinkets for children. At 11 p.m., musical fireworks Cigarettes After Sex – July 7 Gardone Riviera (Brescia); July Sagra del Cinghiale/Wild Boar Festival show. 10 Rome Ringo Starr – July 8 Lucca; July 9 Marostica; July 11 Rome June 1-3 and June 8-10, in Agnano Pisano (San Sagra del Tortello/Tortello Fair Deep Purple – July 9 Verona Giuliano Terme, Pisa), Via XXV Aprile 32. Food June 17-23, Donoratico (Castagneto Carducci, James Blunt – July 10 Genoa; July 11 Padova; July 13 Pistoia; booths featuring a wide variety of wild boar and local July 17 Rome specialties open at 7 p.m., and June 2 and Sundays at Livorno), Parco delle Sughere. Tortello is a local specialty pasta prepared with flour, water, salt and Roger Waters – July 11 Lucca; July 17-18 Assago noon. Joss Stone – July 15 Verona a variety of filling, from potatoes to nutmeg to meat Lenny Kravitz – July 16 Verona; July 17-18 Lucca Sagra del Fiore di Zucca Fritto ragu. Food booths open at 7 p.m.; local craft exhibit Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – July 17 Lucca Fried Pumpkin Flower Festival and sale; live music and dancing; bingo. Kasabian – July 17 Ferrara; July 18 Lignano Sabbiadoro June 1-3 and June 9-10, La Serra, San Miniato (Pisa). (Udine); July 19 Genoa Il Palio di San Ranieri Food booths featuring many dishes prepared with Pat Metheny – July 18 Gardone Riviera (Brescia); July 20 Saint Ranierius Competition pumpkin flowers and other local specialties open at 8 Rome James Taylor – July 20 Lucca; July 22 (Pompei, Naples); July p.m. Live music every night. Pisa celebrates its patron saint on June 17. To mark the event, starting at 9:30 p.m. the city’s four historic 23 Terme di Caracalla (Rome) King Crimson – July 22-23 Rome; July 25 Lucca; July 27-28 Sagra della Bistecc/Steak Festival districts compete against each other on the River Arno. al Venice June 1-3 and June 7-10, from 7 p.m., in Casalguidi, This tradition dates to mediev times, when similar competitions took place in Pisa to celebrate the Feast Scorpions – July 23 Verona Serravalle Pistoiese (Pistoia), Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Norah Jones – July 24 Gardone Riviera (Brescia); July 26 of the Assumption. Since 1718, the regatta has become Food booths feature grilled steaks and many other Lucca (with Marcus Miller) local specialties and wines; entertainment for children; part of the city’s patron saint celebrations. Marcus Miller – July 25 Gardone Riviera (Brescia) live music and dancing. King Crimson – July 25 Lucca; July 27-28 Venice Sting – July 28 Rome; July 29 Verona; July 30 Naples La Festa Medicea/Medicean Feast Eminem – Sept. 7 Milan June 1-17, Pista Rossa Seano (Prato), Via Carlo Levi, TUSCANY MARKETS Europe – Oct. 2 Bologna U2 – Oct. 11-12; Oct. 15-16 Assago (Milan) 7 p.m.-midnight. Medieval market; food booths, live David Garrett and his band – Oct. 17 Rome; Oct. 19 music and shows start at 9:30 p.m. Free entrance. Arezzo: June 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., in Piazza Grande (about 1,000 Florence; Oct. 20 Assago (Milan) vendors) The Musical Box – Oct. 28 Rome; Oct. 30 Florence; Oct. 31 Sagra delle Ciliegie/Cherry Festival Milan; Nov. 1 Padova June 1-3, Lari (Pisa). Local product and craft exhibit/ Carmignano (Prato): June 3, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Maneskin – Nov. 14 Florence; Nov. 15 Padova; Nov. 17-18 sale; street artists and entertainment for children; a Vittorio Emanuele II and Piazza Matteotti Bologna; Nov. 24 Milan great opportunity to visit the Vicari Castle, in Piazza Liam Gallagher – Nov. 15 Conegliano; Nov. 16 Rome del Castello. The castle will be open throughout the Cascina (Pisa): June 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Corso Matteotti Dire Straits Legacy – Nov. 20 Assago (Milan); Nov. 21 event. Padova; Nov. 23 Brescia; Nov. 24 Florence Livorno: June 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Cavour Elton John – May 29-30, 2019, Verona Sagra della Chiocciola/Snail Festival ITALIAN ARTISTS June 2-3, Vicopisano (Pisa). Food booths featuring Orbetello (Grosseto): June 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Corso Italia, Piazza Eroe dei Due Mondi, Piazza del Plebiscito Vasco Rossi – June 6-7 Padova snail dishes and other local specialties open at 7:30 Lorenzo Live – June 9 and June 12 Padova p.m., and Sundays at noon. Pietrasanta (Lucca): June 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., in Piazza Duomo Ennio Morricone – June 16-17 Rome Gianni Morandi – July 12 Marostica

Festa Medioevale/Medieval Festival Francesca Michielin – July 12 Pistoia; July 14 Forte di Marmi; Sept. San Giuliano Terme (Pisa): June 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza 2 Treviso June 2-3, 4-11 p.m., Malmantile, Lastra a Signa Shelley and Piazza Italia Massimo Ranieri – June 23 Verona (Florence), Piazza Piave. Medieval market; live music, Francesco De Gregori – July 13 Gardone Riviera (Brescia); July 25 jesters and street artists; food booths feature typical San Miniato(Pisa): June 3, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza del Popolo Florence; Aug. 14 Asiago medieval products. Free entrance. Gianna Nannini – July 13 Mantova; July 16 Pistoia; Aug. 13 Bolgheri (Livorno): June 10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., downtown Follonica (Grosseto); Aug. 14 Forte dei Marmi (Lucca) squares and streets Fabrizio Moro – July 16 Marostica Sagra del Ranocchio/Frog Fair Vinicio Capossela – July 21 Gardone Riviera (Brescia); July 28 June 3, Brozzi (Florence), Via San Martino 6. Food Firenze: June 10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Santo Spirito and Forte dei Marmi (Lucca); July 31 San Gimignano (Siena) Ermal Meta – July 28 Villafranca (Verona) booths featuring fried frogs and other local specialties Borgo Tegolaio (about 100 vendors) open at 6:30 p.m.; entertainment. Laura Pausini – Oct. 7 Florence; Oct. 9-10 Padova Claudio Baglioni – Oct. 16 Florence; Nov. 16-17 Padova; Nov. 20- Forte dei Marmi (Lucca): June 9-10, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza 21 Montichiari (Brescia) Corri sui Lungarni/Running Along the Arno River Dante Luca Carboni – Oct. 18 Padova June 3, Pisa. This 7.2 km walk departs at 9:30 a.m. Mario Biondi – Dec. 13 Florence; Dec. 19 Padova from Piazza XX Settembre and goes through the Montepulciano (Siena): June 9-10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza most famous and beautiful landmarks of Pisa. Grande SPORTING EVENTS Participation fee: €5. For more details, check http:// Moto GP Mugello – June 1-3 Scarperia (Florence) www.podisticaospedalieripisa.it/. Piombino (Livorno): June 9-10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza FIM Superbike World Championship – July 6-8 Misano Adriatico Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Piazza Gramsci (Rimini) ACI CSAI Racing Weekend – July 14-15 and Oct. 27-28 Scarperia Du' Pici Sotto le Stelle/Pici Under the Stars Pisa: June 9-10, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza dei Cavalieri (Florence) June 8-9, Chianciano Terme (Siena), Piazzolina dei Soldati; 7-11 p.m. Pici is a traditional homemade pasta Pistoia: June 2-3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Cavour and Via Bozzi of the Siena province; food booths feature many local Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone.it and www. specialties and gluten-free products. Free event. Vicopisano (Pisa): June 9-10, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza geticket.it. Sagra della porchetta e della Birra Domenico Cavalca

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measuring and cutting the molding, ENTERTAINMENT & TRIPS and overall frame assembly. Walk away with great tips and tricks. Bring a 5"x7" photo or smaller to Family Movie Night frame. All other materials will be June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-8 p.m. provided. Space is limited to six The Arena, Caserma Ederle participants. Every Sunday, the Arena dims the lights, switches on the screens and Lifeguard Training Course tunes into the latest family-friendly June 18, 5:30-11 p.m., $75 movies. For $35, enjoy two hours of Fitness Center Pool, Caserma Ederle bowling for up to six people, one large Become a certified lifeguard. cheese pizza, six bottled beverages of After completion of this one week choice and free shoe rental. course, participants will be certified in lifeguarding. In addition, Hail & Farewell for Youth participants will obtain skills in CPR June 5, 3-4 p.m. for the professional rescuer, AED for Youth, teen centers adult and children, and first aid. Welcome youth new to the Vicenza Military Community and give a Infant Massage Class proper send-off to those leaving. June 8 & 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Say goodbye, meet new friends and Predjama Castle, Slovenia (Photo by Karin J. Martinez) ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle enjoy pizza. The event for youth in Join the New Parent Support grades 6-8 takes place in Building Paragliding are available at the beach. Cost is Program for this exciting chance to 702, Villaggio Youth Center; grades bond with your infant. Instruction 9-12 will be at Building 373, Ederle June 10, 7:30 a.m./8 a.m. approximately 10-15 euros for one umbrella and two chairs. is available to parents of children Teen Center. ODR, Caserma Ederle 5 weeks old to crawling. Learn Shoppette, Caserma Del Din techniques of infant massage to help Vicenza Writer's Group Experience the thrill of soaring Darby Trip: Barberino Outlet June 30, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., $35 baby sleep longer, enhance bonding, June 7 & 21, noon- 1 p.m. through the air, catching thermals, improve circulation and more. Library, Caserma Ederle with your feet dangling during a Camp Darby All writers are welcome. The goal tandem paraglide jump in Bassano Find designer names and brands Interviewing Skills of this writing group is to have del Grappa. Paragliding is a seated at the Barberino Designer Outlet, located just outside of Florence. June 19, 9:30-1:30 a.m. a safe place of collaboration and parachute activity, and each ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle inspiration. Whether sharing work, participant will be paired with an Enjoy a day of shopping or milling about the stores. Sign up by June 22; Learn effective strategies so you receiving constructive criticism, or instructor. Expect the time from will be prepared to make a great getting past writer's block with some takeoff to landing to be about 15-25 minimum number of participants required is 25. Payment must be first impression, answer questions brainstorming, this can be your minutes. Feel free to bring a camera effectively and land your next group. Activities include free writing, or video recording device to record made at the snack bar in Bldg. 305. position. Takes place every third biweekly writing topics, optional the flight. Call DSN 633-8220, comm. 050-54- Tuesday. Sign up no later than two sharing, constructive criticism and 7589, for more information. Eagle's Nest, Germany Express days before the class by calling DSN informal discussion. 634-6884, comm. 0444-71-6884. June 16, 3 a.m., $105/$65/$45 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Salzburg Express ODR, Caserma Ederle Bringing Baby Home June 9, 3 a.m., $115/$69/$38 The Eagle's Nest is a must-see for June 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. ODR, Caserma Ederle any World War II buff. It is situated Romp-N-Stomp Playgroup ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle "The Sound of Music" was filmed 6017 ft atop the Kehlstein ridge, This class is provided by the New in 1964 because of the enormous above the town of Berchtesgaden. It June 6, 13 & 27, 10-11:30 a.m. Parent Support Program. Second achievement of the musical from is commonly thought that the Eagle's SKIES Unlimited, Bldg. 308 time parents are encouraged to Rodgers & Hammerstein in 1959. Nest was used as a vacation home Caserma Ederle attend, as with every birth you Both the musical and film are based for Hitler and his high-ranking Every Wednesday (except holidays), become a new parent and no two on the book The Story of the Trapp officials. Upon arrival, the group Romp-N-Stomp playgroup is a time children are alike. Learn practical Family Singers written by Maria will meet up with a guide and take for learning through play. Parents tips about newborn behavior, sleep, von Trapp in 1949. Participants another bus up to the apex of the hill with children ages birth to three SIDS, how to soothe a crying baby will visit original film settings. A for a tour of the facility. The group years old are invited to this weekly and much more. Call to register at local guide will take the group on a will go to Berchtesgaden by public playgroup. Working parents are DSN 634-7567, comm. 0444-71- tour with breathtaking scenes and transportation, where participants encouraged to drop in and spend 7567. landscape where the opening scenes may enjoy free time to explore, have time with their families during their of the movie were filmed. Passport something to eat, or just hang out. lunch hour. Call DSN 634-7500, Baby Wearing Wrap-Up is required; estimated drive time to The bus will meet back at the train comm. 0444-71-7500. June 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Salzburg is 6 to 7 hours. station. Passport required. EFMP Parents Connect ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle This class teaches about the practice Postojna Cave June 6, 1-2 p.m. STRIKE and Predjama Castle, Slovenia of baby wearing, so participants (Continued from page 1) ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle and their babies can enjoy the June 23, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., $105/$63 This group is open to all Exceptional maximum benefits. Benefits include Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, ODR, Caserma Ederle Family Member Program parents building strong bonds, calming and Spain, United Kingdom, and the United The Postojna cave system covers regardless of diagnosis. Network with soothing, and helping baby develop States, as well as NATO. more than 21 kilometers and features other parents, share resources and socially. Learn different carrier types According to the 173rd Airborne Bri- amazing formations made from get or give encouragement. Young including wraps, slings, and buckled gade Public Affairs Office, the brigade constantly dripping water. For a turn children may accompany parents. or soft-structured; selecting the right will conduct exercises across multiple above ground, visit Predjama Castle, Preschool Story Time carrier; and how to safely position locations in Europe during the exercise. an impregnable fortress built out of baby in an ergonomically correct the mountain itself. This centuries- June 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Concurrently with Saber Strike 18, the position. brigade will also execute Swift Response old castle is full of history and the Library, Caserma Ederle 18, a Global Response Force-led, multi- perfect way to finish off your day. Join the library staff for weekly lateral, airborne brigade level field train- Bring your passport. storytime, with a different theme FITNESS & SPORTS ing exercise. The 173rd will jump into each week. This event is geared Poland alongside Allies and partners BOSS Beach Day toward children ages 3 to 5 years. from Italy, Poland and Israel as part of a June 23, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Activities include making a craft, BOSS Morning Bike Rides combined task force. Del Din Shoppette, 8 a.m. listening to stories and meeting new June 8 & 15 6-7:30 a.m. The brigade will form a task force un- Ederle Shoppette, 8:30 a.m. friends. ODR, Caserma Ederle der the Division Headquarters from 82nd Single and geographically separated New and experienced riders are Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, Soldiers: Enjoy a day at the beach Intro to Framing invited to join; no registration N.C., during the exercise. As such, Sa- with plenty of sun and fun. BOSS June 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is required for weekly morning ber Strike 18 is the platform to validate goes to Sottomarina, a beach resort Arts & Crafts Center bike rides. Bring road bicycle, the unit’s collective capability to rapidly at the southern end of the Venetian Caserma Ederle, $40 helmet, spare inner tube, and water respond to and reinforce Allies in a time Lagoon. It has a wide and welcoming This class will teach the step-by- and snacks as needed. Call for of crisis. In addition, 1st Battalion, 143rd shore that makes it an ideal place step process of framing photos and information, DSN 637-2712, comm. Infantry Regiment of the Texas Nation- for walking, relaxing or playing artwork while giving participants 0444-66-2712. al Guard will provide the bulk of 173rd beach sports. An alternate option is the certification to be able to use personnel for the Joint Forced Entry air- to visit the city to shop. The trip is the framing studio at their leisure. More information: See the monthly borne exercise in Poland. free; beach chairs and sun umbrellas Learn about matting, glass cutting, calendar at www.italy.armymwr.mil.

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