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Page 14 Page 8-9 Vol. 47, No.3, March 2018 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community www.stuttgartcitizen.com Women’s History Month observed in March Story by John Reese from graduating from Ranger School USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs to the appointment of the first black female Army surgeon general to the March is National Women's Department of Defense opening up History Month, and the U.S. Army all military occupational specialties Garrison-Stuttgart “purple” military to women. community joins the nation in an In 2016, Pvt. 1st. Class Katherine amplified celebration of women's Beatty became the first female contributions to this nation and its cannon crew member; in 2015, Maj. services. Gen. Linda Singh, the first woman and the first African-American to Women in the military serve as adjutant general of the Women play vital roles in today's Maryland National Guard and took armed forces; they are leaders command of the Maryland National overseas and at home; they are Guard; also in 2015, Brig. Gen. Diana Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines Holland was named the first female and Coast Guardsmen, Department commandant of cadets at the U.S. of Defense civilians, and family Military Academy at West Point, New members who are the foundation York. of support for all service members. The garrison community honors all Navy women for their military and civil Women Sailors have a rich history service, their support and strength, of service in the Navy dating back and their sacrifices. to the 1800’s when women served Army as nurses. Navy nurses briefly saw “Molly Pitcher!” was the cry shipboard service in 1913 aboard a Soldiers of the Continental Army Navy steam yacht and a gunboard; called out when they needed water on March 21, 1917, Loretta Perfectus during the Revolutionary War, Walsh made history when she and the legend of Mary “Molly” became the first female chief petty Ludwig Hays, the wife of an artillery officer; the “Angels of Bataan”, a cannoneer, tells the story of how group of Navy nurses captured in she assumed her husband’s job of the Philippines by the Japanese swabbing and loading a cannon after in 1942 and held as POWs until her husband collapsed during the rescued in 1945, continued to tend Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778. to the sick and injured in the Los Since then, the Army has set the Baños internment camp; in 1943, conditions for all Soldiers to reach engineer draftsman Thelma Stern their full potential based on ability, was the first woman assigned to serve aboard a ship, the tanker Courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration not gender. Women Soldiers have WWII WAC Recruiting Poster: “I’d Rather Be With Them – Than Waiting” recently made further historic strides, See Women's History Month, p.5 Panzer to get upgrades on streets, main gate, start of new commissary during 2018/19 Story and photos by Larry Reilly main ACP will also have a permanent USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office overhead structure built to replace the current temporary fixture. Construction of a new “Traffic entering and exiting the commissary on Panzer Kaserne main ACP on Panzer will be directed seems to get all the attention. behind Bldg. 2913. The roadway from However, there are a half- the ACP leading to the Post Exchange dozen construction projects will be closed,” said Billy Rossignol, scheduled before the commissary’s chief, Engineering Division, USAG- groundbreaking in the fall of 2018. Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works. By then, the kaserne will have: a “We are hoping to do some work on couple of roadway upgrades; a the cobblestone street in front of permanent hard-structure canopy Bldg. 2913 to help level off the street over the main gate; completed the after we close that road down.” family housing heating line project; A project that has stayed under and traffic will be rerouted behind Construction workers put the final touches to a repair project that helped the radar will soon have a major the Central Processing Facility secure and level off the cobblestones on the road in front of Bldg. 2915 on impact on services at the privately (Bldg. 2913, in and out processing, Panzer Kaserne, Feb. 19-21. owned vehicle registration and driver training and the German The construction project timeframe, is the rerouting of traffic inspection center in Bldg. 2930. Kantine), to name a few of the impacting the traffic flow, planned through the main gate, also called projects scheduled for Panzer. for the spring/early summer the access control point. The Panzer See Panzer Construction, p.4 Page 2 NEWS The Citizen, March 2018 Army Emergency Relief program steps explained USAG Stuttgart Army interest-free loan up to $2,000.00 by the company commander or 1st Emergency Relief for single or married active duty Sgt. for review to verify the financial Who to contact for AER News Release Soldiers. Common categories need. After the form is signed, the of assistance include, Soldier visits the AER Office at Army This year marks the 76th The Army Emergency but aren’t limited to, Community Service with the signed anniversary of the annual AER Relief Company rent or mortgage, form, ID card and his/her Leave and Campaign, March 1 – May 15. For Commander and utilities deposits, Earnings Statement. The AER officer Sol-dier’s requiring loans of more First Sergeant food, emergency will confirm eligibility before issuing than $2000 or who choose not Quick Assist travel, vehicle the funds. to use the Quick Assist Program, Program, formerly repair, non- “The intent of the Quick Assist contact the USAG Stuttgart AER known as the AER receipt of Program is to allow leaders to Office at 431-3362/3348 or 07031- Commander’s pay or loss of directly respond to valid financial 15-3362/3348, or stop by ACS, Referral Program, funds, funeral needs of their Soldiers. AER wants Bldg. 2915, 2nd floor, Panzer serves as an expenses, to deter Soldiers from using payday Kaserne. Visit www.aerhq.org to expedient and and repair or loans, pawn shops and title loan learn more. valuable tool for replacement of companies who are not looking out leaders to help Soldiers major appliances. for their best interests,” said Merilee resolve short-term cash The Soldier Nevins, USAG Stuttgart AER officer. unit leader involvement in the flow issues. completes and submits AER “Use of these type of businesses will resolution of their Soldiers’ financial Company commander’s and/ Form 600, the program application. only deepen the Soldiers financial issues while making the process for or 1st sergeants can approve an Next, the Soldier will be interviewed struggles. This program reinforces the Soldier more convenient.” March is American Red Cross Month since 1943 American Red Cross Emergency communications is Stuttgart Region one of the most important services the ARC serve. Last year, 250,000 Since its founding by Clara Barton emergency communications on May 21, 1881, the American Red messages were initiated to service Cross has been dedicated to serving members and their commands people in need. It received its first by the ARC. The Stuttgart military congressional charter in 1900, and community was the recipient of more to this day it is tasked by the federal than 685 messages. government with providing services Maybe you’ve taken a class to members of the American armed through the ARC, such as first aid forces and their families, as well as certification or learning how to providing disaster relief in the United swim. Did you know the ARC has States and around the world. been offering similar training since March was first proclaimed as Red the early 1900s? Last year, the ARC Cross Month in 1943 by President trained more than 400 Stuttgart Franklin D. Roosevelt as a way to military community members in raise awareness of the organization lifesaving courses, such as First Aid/ and its humanitarian mission in the Photo by John Reese, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs CPR/AED, and babysitting courses midst of war. The ARC is synonymous A member of the ARC labels vials in the Panzer Fitness Center, Nov. 15, 2017, that are recommended by U.S. with helping people, and has been during a very successful two-day blood drive that took in more than twice the Army-Europe. doing so for more than 130 years. usual volume of pints donated in a week. In the past six months, the ARC Today, the supporters, volunteers has helped people affected by historic distribution to those roots. and employees of the American Red hurricanes and earthquakes, as well Cross provide compassionate care in ■ Health and safety education and Are you familiar with the classic as thousands of families affected by five critical areas: training images of ARC nurses helping house fires. ■ People affected by disasters in ■ International relief and American service members and The American Red Cross-Stuttgart America development civilian war victims during World War Region is proud to serve the Stuttgart ■ Support for members of the Even while the ARC adapts to I? In fact, as you read this, Red Cross military community. 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It is Unless otherwise indicated, all Telephone: +49 07031-15-3105 Jaqueline Samad published monthly using the offset six-digit phone numbers in The Editor DSN (314) 431-3105 Telephone: +49 (0) 631-30 3355 37 method of reproduction and has a Stuttgart Citizen are DSN numbers John Reese Web: www.StuttgartCitizen.com Email: [email protected] printed circulation of 5,000 copies. and all longer numbers are civilian. The Citizen, March 2018 NEWS Page 3 A team of three international judges will be on the road for six Taming of the Shrew weeks attending performances. After each, they will meet with the director, By William Shakespeare cast and crew to offer insights into the production, note successes and Shakespeare’s classic Battle suggest improvements for future of the sexes re-set in the feminist performances. 1960s as a romantic comedy a la The judges also conduct free Doris Day and Rock Hudson. workshops in each community Before her younger sister can for acting, directing, auditioning, get married, headstrong and improvisation, youth theatre, fiery-tongued Kate must have Shakespeare and play production. a husband. Fortune-seeking The TOPPERS Workshop will be Petruchio comes to town and held in Stuttgart, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. accepts the challenge, but his at Stuttgart High School on Panzer attempt to “tame” his new Kaserne. bride results in a tumultuously As for the competition, judges titillating battle of the sexes. select nominees and awards in over Fierce and funny, The Taming 45 categories. The Stuttgart Theater Photo by Larry Reilly, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs of the Shrew is a rollicking Center on Kelley Barracks has romantic comedy that explores The Stuttgart Theater Center cast performs “Berlin to Broadway with Kurt submitted “Berlin to Broadway with Weill” during a dress rehearsal, Feb. 15, 2018. The performance will be judged men and women, marriage, and Kurt Weill” and “Taming of the Shrew” the tempestuous journey of love. during the IMCOM-Europe TOPPER Awards, to be announced in April. performances into the running. “The program has had an Performances: March 30 & 31 enormous impact on my life as a and April 6, 7, 13 & 14, at 7:30 p.m. Soldier and actor,” said Lt. Col. Bryan Judging starts for April 8 & 15, at 3 p.m. Mitchell, from USAG Stuttgart. Last year, Stuttgart was among Ticket Prices: Adults: $15, the top winners taking home several TOPPERS show awards in multiple categories. Students $13 Story by IMCOM-Europe Entertain- Germany, Italy, Belgium and the This year’s TOPPERs ceremony ment Program Netherlands. Theater groups at will be held April 28 at the U.S. Army Season Ticket Reservations begin Aviano Air Base, Italy, and Ramstein Garrison Wiesbaden Fitness Center. March 13, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. Judging for the 23rd annual AB, Germany, also participate. View the schedule and get tickets IMCOM-Europe Tournament of Seventeen plays and musicals to see a performance at the Stuttgart Individual Tickets go on sale Plays, or TOPPERs, runs until April 1. from 10 installations are entered in Theater Center at stuttgart.armymwr. March 20, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. The TOPPERs is produced this year’s competition. com or on the USAG Stuttgart mobile annually to recognize outstanding Outstanding achievement is app under Things to Do. To reserve tickets use our ticket theatrical achievements and to recognized in both performance and reservation Form or call the Box provide educational opportunities technical theater categories, including (Editor’s note: information Office at DSN 421-3055 or CIV +49 for volunteers and staff of Army “Best Military Performance,” “Best for this story was updated by USAG (0)711-729-3055 Tuesday – Friday Entertainment programs throughout Youth Performance,” “Best Show” Stuttgart Public Affairs ) from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Religious Special Services Schedule Catholic Lent and Holy Week Services March 30 –Good Friday Liturgical Service 5:30 p.m., Panzer Chapel March 2 –30 (Every Friday), Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper, 6 p.m., April 1 –Easter Sunrise Service (Time and Location TBD) Patch Chapel March 15 –Penitential Service, 6 p.m., Panzer Chapel March 24 –Palm Sunday, 5 p.m., Panzer Chapel Mustang skates for breakout March 25 –Palm Sunday, 9 a.m. & 5 p.m., Patch Chapel noon, RB Chapel March 29 –Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Washing of the Feet and Adoration, 6 p.m., Patch Chapel March 30 –Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 4 p.m., Patch Chapel Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 5:30 p.m., Patch Chapel March 31 –Easter Vigil, 8 p.m., Panzer Chapel April 1 –Easter Sunday, 9 a.m., Patch Chapel noon, RB Chapel 5 p.m., Patch Chapel

Jewish Services March 4 –Purim Carnival, 2 p.m., Patch Chapel Annex March 30 –Pesach 1st Evening Seder, 6 p.m., Panzer Chapel Fellowship Hall Photo courtesy of Frank Rosario, Stuttgart Mustangs March 31 –Pesach 2nd Evening Seder, 6 p.m., Panzer Chapel Fellowship Forward Sean Hayes, Stuttgart Mustangs 3 ice hockey team, skates for Hall (Tentative) a breakout to move the puck out of the Mustang’s defensive zone and on toward the offensive zone against the KMC Eagles. The Mustangs Protestant Services competing in the 26th Armed Forces Alpine Classic 2018 at the Olympic March 29 –Passion Service noon, Patch Chapel Ice Stadium, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Feb. 16. Page 4 NEWS The Citizen, March 2018 Time to change clocks and smoke alarm batteries By Assistant Chief Leonard Fagan went into effect Jan. 1, 2015. As USAG USAG Stuttgart Fire Department Stuttgart community members tend to rotate in and out every three Daylight saving time 2018 in years, perhaps it’s time to remind Germany will begin at 2 a.m. on people of the requirements under Sunday, March 25. Time to change the new law. clocks and change smoke alarm For people living off-post, the batteries, a habit that could save owner of the residence is responsible your life. for installing smoke alarms. According to the National Homes and apartments are Fire Protection Association, required to have smoke alarms approximately three out of five fire installed in bedrooms. Exit corridors deaths occur in homes without (or with non-working) smoke alarms. from sleeping rooms must be Every year, about 400 people equipped with at least one smoke in Germany die from fires, most detector. Tenants are responsible of them in private households. Of to keep the smoke alarm in working those, 95 percent do not fall victim to order by changing the battery and the flames but to smoke poisoning. regularly testing it. Photo by Kevin S. Abel, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Smoke alarms can reduce this Smoke detectors reliably warn of The USAG Stuttgart Fire Department demonstrates fire safety and how danger. fire smoke, even while asleep, and quickly a fire spreads. Ensure your family is safe and use Daylight Savings to This year marks the third give people the opportunity to bring serve as a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Don't anniversary of the Baden- themselves and others to safety and wait for a telltale “chirp” warning of a dead battery. Württemberg smoke alarm law that to call the fire department. Panzer Construction Cordova, installation coordinator, parking area at the hotel,” Rossignol continued from p.1 DPW Operations. “A couple of said. “The garage will have at least projects requiring minor repairs two stories of parking area.” “This project has been ongoing to the roadways include repairing With the commissary and the for a while, primarily in the vehicle the intersection at Capuzzo Weg multi-level parking garage being maintenance side of the building. and Haarde Street, near the Galaxy built in the same place at the same Once that area is completed, the Bowling Center, and repairing the time, the community can expect a registration and inspection areas road just south of Bldg. 2915 (the will relocate to the other side of the lot of construction to be going on in building housing Army Community that area. However, they shouldn’t building so the current customer Service, the USO, the passport office, service and inspection areas can be see an increase in construction etc.).” vehicles. renovated,” Rossignol said. Many construction projects Additional projects for Panzer “Once the construction of on Panzer will start in 2018 and the commissary and the parking scheduled to start in 2018 or extend into 2019, and possibly garage gets underway, all the early 2019 include renovations or beyond. However, considering construction vehicles needed to upgrades to Bldgs. 2902, 3163. 3104, how limited parking is in the 3105 and 2990. do the two projects will gain access community, no project (except, A construction worker uses a “Although most of these projects to the location along the backside perhaps, the construction of the pressure hammer to level off the include minor improvements such new commissary) will garner of the main Exchange,” Cordova said. “There will be a number cobblestone road in front of Bldg. as, kitchen upgrades, installation the attention the construction 2915. of solar panels, installing balconies of a multi-level parking unit will of construction projects around or repairing stairwell lighting, receive. Panzer Kaserne during the next (Note: This is the third in a they all represent improvements “The new parking unit will be couple of years, but we will try and series of stories covering the various in the quality of life for our work built between the new commissary minimize the effect the projects will construction projects that will occur force and our families who live and the Panzer Hotel and will be have on traffic flow and the everyday on the various installation in the on our installations,” said Michael about the same size as the current operations the best we can.” greater Stuttgart area.)

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Mama." every rank from seamen to admiral, Dolores, served at the St. Augustine, Department considered using representing 19 percent of the entire Fla, lighthouse, 1859 -1862. naval force, 18 percent of all officers, women pilots. In 1939, famed Nineteen-year-old twin sisters 11 percent of flag officers, 20 percent woman aviator Jacqueline Cochran Genevieve and Lucille Baker were the of the enlisted force, and 8 percent wrote Eleanor Roosevelt (wife of first Coast Guard women in uniform, of all senior and master chiefs. then-President Franklin Roosevelt) in 1915 during World War I; in 1942, to suggest women pilots could Navy Lt. Dorothy Stratton became be used in a national emergency. Cpl. Priscilla Wilson, of Braintree, the director of the Coast Guard Aviatrix Nancy Harkness Love in Massachusetts, checks with Marine Women’s Reserve; in 1973, women 1940 made a similar proposal to the 1st Lt.Hugh R. Moore, of Oshkosh, could join the modern Coast Guard Air Corps’ Ferry Command. 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Charles-Lindbergh-Str. 11 · 71034 Böblingen Phone 0 70 31-2 05 60 62 · www.boeblingendental.com The Citizen, March 2018 SCHOOLS Page 7 PES educators, PTA celebrate “Read Across America” Young scientists Story by Amy Rush Physical Education Teacher to compete at Patch Elementary School SES science fair To mark the annual celebration of Stuttgart Elementary School the National Education Association’s students in grades 3-5 are “Read Across America Day” teachers encouraged to get their creative at Patch Elementary School, Panzer brains working for the school’s Kaserne, in cooperation with school annual science fair, March 21. management and the PES Parents- All projects are to be done at Teachers Association, held reading home, then turned in to be graded. events throughout the day. All projects are due on March 21. Read Across America is an Prizes will be awarded for “Best in annual celebration of reading Show,” “Most Knowledgeable” and held on the birthday of Theodor “Most Original.” “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, born March Students may bring in parts of 2, 1904. Geisel was the artist and the experiment, or items necessary author of more than 60 popular to replicate the experiment if children’s books that have since applicable, but nothing dangerous, been translated to more than 20 breakable, precious or requiring languages with hundreds of millions additional power. of copies sold worldwide. This year Students are encouraged not to marks the 21st year since the NEA Photo by Kevin S. Abel, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs wait until the last minute to work on began the Read Across America Col. Neal A. Corson, commander, USAG Stuttgart, officially kicks off the "Read their projects. program, and it provided a grant Across America" program by reading Dr. Suess' "Wacky Wednesday" to the Until the fair, teacher Nathaniel check together with the Federal students at Stuttgart Elementary School, Feb. 26. Lucas will host weekly tutorials for Education Association to help fund students needing assistance with the PES/PTA Read Across America have a NEA Read Across America ■ Giveaways their projects (check with him for celebration. The Patch American Night in the Patch Middle School ■ Games days and dates). He can provide Photo booths Teachers Association, which Forum, Patch Barracks.* The evening ■ guidance on how to present projects will include events such as: ■ Suessical face painting and hair or explain procedures used. represents classroom educators at designing PES, is a local affiliate of the NEA ■ Story time booths featuring several and FEA. diverse characters (*Editor’s note: PES is temporarily (Editor’s note: information On March 8, National Teacher’s ■ Seussical math activities relocated on Panzer Kaserne as a for this story was compiled from Day, the PES Education Association ■ Suessical tales and activities new school is being built on Patch Stuttgart Elementary School's Griffin and the PES/PTA will join forces to ■ Dinner Barracks.) Gazette newsletter.) Page 8 TRAVEL & LEISURE The Citizen, March 2018 The Citizen, March 2018 TRAVEL & LEISURE Page 9 ‘Czech-ing’ out Prague By Hannah Rhoden & Alisha Pabon greed, death and lust. The details on World War II hideout for seven The Municipal House, Prague’s Special to The Stuttgart Citizen the clock seem never-ending. Near Czechoslovakian soldiers after they foremost Art Nouveau building and the end of World War II, the clock was parachuted in and assassinated Nazi grandest concert hall, contains four Praha (Prague) has a rich history seriously damaged in a battle and Deputy Reich Protector Reinhard eateries, including Prague’s first and is a short six-hour drive away repairs then were made with modern Heydrich, May 27, 1942. American-style bar; the four-star from Stuttgart. technology; the modified electric Castles and cathedrals Kavarna Obecni dum restaurant The city is bursting with classical drive is being removed and replaced Perched at the top of a hill offering elegant dining with floor- architecture, bridges and ancient with a system of stone weights and overlooking the city and worth the to-ceiling windows, chandeliers and clocks, and most attractions are free oak barrels like it had in 1860. Repairs trek is Hradcany Castle, also known as artwork; a traditional Czech café; and of charge. are expected to be done this summer. Prague Castle. It houses the office of a Czech beerhall with long tables and Enter the city via the Charles The Old Town Square, the most the president of the Czech Republic, cozy booths. Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague significant square in Prague, was and according to “The Guinness Book The Strahov Monastery, founded dating back to 1357. Named after its founded in the 12th century. In of World Records,” it’s said to be the in 1143 after the pilgrimage to the Photo by Hannah Rhoden Photo by Hannah Rhoden creator, King Charles I, the bridge is addition to the Old Town Hall, and the biggest castle in the world at about Holy Land in 1138, offers visitors A band enthusiastically plays traditional Czech music in the Old Town The St. Vitus Cathedral on a bright morning in Prague. Built over a span of adorned with statues of saints and Church of Our Lady before Týn, the 1,870 feet in length and an average an opportunity to enjoy the views Square. Nearby is a 17th-century baroque monastery building with an 600 years,the church is a center for religious and cultural life. offers a view of the city on both sides. square is dominated by the Baroque of about 430 feet wide. Its history and stroll around. The 800-year old impressive central atrium makes a beautiful setting for Prague’s Museum To view the statues best, walk slowly church of St. Nicholas, the Rococo stretches back to the 9th century. library is located in the theological of Music. over the bridge. At first glance, the Kinský Palace, the Gothic House at The square before the castle is just as and philosophical halls. Despite the statues seem dirty and lackluster in the Stone Bell, and the monument to intricate as the castle itself. ransacking by invading armies, it still detail. However, a closer look reveals Jan Hus depicting a victorious battle Nearby is St. Vitus Cathedral, a holds 16,000 books and a noteworthy their vulnerable, complex details; during the protestant reformation. prominent example of the Gothic brewery. some statues promise good luck by In the pavement of the square architecture of Prague. Built over The John Lennon Wall got its touching them. are memorial stones marking the a span of 600 years, the church is name shortly after the former Beatle’s The Astronomical Clock, more execution of 27 Czech lords in 1621 a center for religious and cultural death. The wall had been a target for than 600-years old, counts time at the during the Protestant rebellion. There life. Once inside, the stained glass graffiti by rebellious Czech citizens heart of Prague’s Old Town Square, is also a meridian which was used to windows are not to be missed as the to express themselves. Although mounted on the Old Town Hall. Its tell time via the sun. light floods in. The ceilings are high Lennon never visited Prague, he was astronomical dial is operated by the The National Memorial to the and the corridor long. Much of the an inspiration to its people. After his zodiacal ring, an outer rotating ring Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, art and stained glass windows were death, an unnamed artist painted with icons of the sun and moon. located beneath the Baroque Church created by prominent Czech artists, the eyes of the singer on the wall; Next to the clock, are meticulously of St. Cyril and Methodius in an adding an extra sense of authenticity. today, anyone can paint on the wall detailed figures representing vanity, underground crypt. It was a secret Art Nouveau, monks and a Beatle to express themselves.

Photo by Hannah Rhoden A view of the city of Prague from the Charles Bridge at night. You may enter the city via the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague dating back to Photo by Hannah Rhoden 1357. The Prague Astronomical Clock during mid day. The Astronomical Clock, more than 600-years old, counts time at the heart of Prague’s Old Town Square, mounted on the Old Town Hall.

Background photo by Pixabay Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in The Czech Republic, in Central Europe, is a country that’s known for its ornate 1357 under the auspices of King Charles castles, native beers and long history. Prague, the capital, is home to grand IV, and finished in the beginning of the 9th-century Prague Castle, a preserved medieval old town and statue-lined Photo by Hannah Rhoden 15th century. Charles Bridge. Maddie Haggard marks the John Lennon wall in Prague with her initials. The wall had been a target for graffiti by rebellious Czech citizens to express themselves. Page 8 TRAVEL & LEISURE The Citizen, March 2018 The Citizen, March 2018 TRAVEL & LEISURE Page 9 ‘Czech-ing’ out Prague By Hannah Rhoden & Alisha Pabon greed, death and lust. The details on World War II hideout for seven The Municipal House, Prague’s Special to The Stuttgart Citizen the clock seem never-ending. Near Czechoslovakian soldiers after they foremost Art Nouveau building and the end of World War II, the clock was parachuted in and assassinated Nazi grandest concert hall, contains four Praha (Prague) has a rich history seriously damaged in a battle and Deputy Reich Protector Reinhard eateries, including Prague’s first and is a short six-hour drive away repairs then were made with modern Heydrich, May 27, 1942. American-style bar; the four-star from Stuttgart. technology; the modified electric Castles and cathedrals Kavarna Obecni dum restaurant The city is bursting with classical drive is being removed and replaced Perched at the top of a hill offering elegant dining with floor- architecture, bridges and ancient with a system of stone weights and overlooking the city and worth the to-ceiling windows, chandeliers and clocks, and most attractions are free oak barrels like it had in 1860. Repairs trek is Hradcany Castle, also known as artwork; a traditional Czech café; and of charge. are expected to be done this summer. Prague Castle. It houses the office of a Czech beerhall with long tables and Enter the city via the Charles The Old Town Square, the most the president of the Czech Republic, cozy booths. Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague significant square in Prague, was and according to “The Guinness Book The Strahov Monastery, founded dating back to 1357. Named after its founded in the 12th century. In of World Records,” it’s said to be the in 1143 after the pilgrimage to the Photo by Hannah Rhoden Photo by Hannah Rhoden creator, King Charles I, the bridge is addition to the Old Town Hall, and the biggest castle in the world at about Holy Land in 1138, offers visitors A band enthusiastically plays traditional Czech music in the Old Town The St. Vitus Cathedral on a bright morning in Prague. Built over a span of adorned with statues of saints and Church of Our Lady before Týn, the 1,870 feet in length and an average an opportunity to enjoy the views Square. Nearby is a 17th-century baroque monastery building with an 600 years,the church is a center for religious and cultural life. offers a view of the city on both sides. square is dominated by the Baroque of about 430 feet wide. Its history and stroll around. The 800-year old impressive central atrium makes a beautiful setting for Prague’s Museum To view the statues best, walk slowly church of St. Nicholas, the Rococo stretches back to the 9th century. library is located in the theological of Music. over the bridge. At first glance, the Kinský Palace, the Gothic House at The square before the castle is just as and philosophical halls. Despite the statues seem dirty and lackluster in the Stone Bell, and the monument to intricate as the castle itself. ransacking by invading armies, it still detail. However, a closer look reveals Jan Hus depicting a victorious battle Nearby is St. Vitus Cathedral, a holds 16,000 books and a noteworthy their vulnerable, complex details; during the protestant reformation. prominent example of the Gothic brewery. some statues promise good luck by In the pavement of the square architecture of Prague. Built over The John Lennon Wall got its touching them. are memorial stones marking the a span of 600 years, the church is name shortly after the former Beatle’s The Astronomical Clock, more execution of 27 Czech lords in 1621 a center for religious and cultural death. The wall had been a target for than 600-years old, counts time at the during the Protestant rebellion. There life. Once inside, the stained glass graffiti by rebellious Czech citizens heart of Prague’s Old Town Square, is also a meridian which was used to windows are not to be missed as the to express themselves. Although mounted on the Old Town Hall. Its tell time via the sun. light floods in. The ceilings are high Lennon never visited Prague, he was astronomical dial is operated by the The National Memorial to the and the corridor long. Much of the an inspiration to its people. After his zodiacal ring, an outer rotating ring Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, art and stained glass windows were death, an unnamed artist painted with icons of the sun and moon. located beneath the Baroque Church created by prominent Czech artists, the eyes of the singer on the wall; Next to the clock, are meticulously of St. Cyril and Methodius in an adding an extra sense of authenticity. today, anyone can paint on the wall detailed figures representing vanity, underground crypt. It was a secret Art Nouveau, monks and a Beatle to express themselves.

Photo by Hannah Rhoden A view of the city of Prague from the Charles Bridge at night. You may enter the city via the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague dating back to Photo by Hannah Rhoden 1357. The Prague Astronomical Clock during mid day. The Astronomical Clock, more than 600-years old, counts time at the heart of Prague’s Old Town Square, mounted on the Old Town Hall.

Background photo by Pixabay Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in The Czech Republic, in Central Europe, is a country that’s known for its ornate 1357 under the auspices of King Charles castles, native beers and long history. Prague, the capital, is home to grand IV, and finished in the beginning of the 9th-century Prague Castle, a preserved medieval old town and statue-lined Photo by Hannah Rhoden 15th century. Charles Bridge. Maddie Haggard marks the John Lennon wall in Prague with her initials. The wall had been a target for graffiti by rebellious Czech citizens to express themselves. Page 10 NEWS BRIEFS The Citizen, March 2018

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The run will The Association of the United 420-7017 or 0711-819-7017. Frequently, U.S. Army Criminal ċ Don’t post anything you would be embarrassed to see on the evening social networking site, it can quickly begin at the Irish Pub on Panzer States Army will hold a Job Fair at Investigation Command receives news. spread. No amount of effort will Kaserne at 9 a.m. The run is pet notifications from individuals the Swabian Special Events Center USO to serve up Irish cuisine ċ Don’t accept friend/follower requests from anyone you do not know; erase it. There is a complete record stating they were scammed and stroller friendly. Advance on Patch Barracks from 9 a.m. until The USO Center, in Bldg. 2915 on independently verify identities. of your online activity – the internet online by someone claiming to registration at Patch or Panzer 4:30 p.m. on March 27. The Job Fair Panzer Kaserne will served up ċ Avoid using third-party applications; if needed, don’t allow them to does not forget. Participating be a U.S. Soldier. Unbeknownst Fitness Centers through March 16 is is open to all DOD ID cardholders. some Irish dishes on March 21 to access your social networking accounts, friends list or address books. in more social networking sites to the Soldier, an online scammer $15 per individual or $40 per family. include; cottage pie, potato soup, ċDon’t post personally identifiable information. increases your attack surface and Trip to the St. Patrick’s Day has used the Soldier’s name and Registration on the day of the event USO holds its Spring and green salad during an Irish ċ Be cautious about the images you post – what’s in them may be more overall risk – you aren’t anonymous Parade in Munich will start at 7:30 a.m. and will cost available social media photos to revealing than who is in them. Images posted over time may form a Egg-stravaganza themed quarterly luncheon. No on the internet. Everyone on the The USO Center in Bldg. 2915 $20 per individual or $50 per family. perpetrate a crime. complete mosaic of you and your family. The Stuttgart USO will conduct its RSVP needed, and free for everyone. internet can see what you post, from on Panzer Kaserne, will provide Egg-stravaganza event on the Patch While the majority of social ċ Don’t allow others to tag you in images they post. Doing so makes where you post it, who your friends free transportation for single and Galaxy Bowling Center hosts Barracks’ Husky Field starting at 2 media impersonations are of you easier to locate and accurately construct your network of friends, Irish dancers to Perform at and associates are, the comments unaccompanied service members Saint Patrick’s Day event p.m. The no cost event will include officers, online scammers will relatives and associates. 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Age Center in three breakfast buffets, and an stuttgartspringbazaar.org and click Bldg. 151 on entrance ticket to Guinness Storehouse. The cost is $459 Page 12 COMMUNITY The Citizen, March 2018 Transition summits to connect Soldiers with U.S. and Europe-based employers By Anne Fugate The summit at USAG Rheinland- USAG Bavaria Pfalz takes place at Armstrong's Club, Bldg. 1036, Vogelweh Housing. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce The current schedule includes the Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes following: program will sponsor two transition summits in Europe during March. March 28 The first will be held at U.S. Army • 8:30 – 9 a.m.: Registration Garrison Bavaria, March 26-27, and • 9 a.m. –4 p.m.: Afterburner the other at USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, Military Transition Seminar March 28-29. • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Military Spouse The summits are free and open to Employment Symposium active duty service members, Guard • 4 – 6 p.m.: Networking and Reserve, veterans, and military Reception spouses. 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However, behavioral scientists in addition to endless The focus up to now has been are increasingly finding adolescence to be opportunities to interact team competition, and then the a fascinating developmental stage with with friend and foe alike. coaches and swimmers shifted to the distinct biological, social and psychological Increased online upcmoming individual completion changes taking place as humans transition interactions not only in London. from childhood toward young adulthood. provide a context for positive “Now we are preparing for The amazing feats happening in the relationship building; Individual Championships and developing teen brain, while it undergoes they can also potentially we are on track,” Symak said. “The significant revision, can contribute to facilitate cyberbullying or outcome will be amazing! We have behaviors and decision-making that teens engaging in sexting. a dedicated group of swimmers, may seem irrational and leave parents Further, teens may fall waking up at 4:30 a.m. each day, frustrated or baffled by the person who, victim to online predators. while most of their friends are still seemingly moments before, was an In its 2016 National Strategy sleeping, to jump in that cold pool to practice and train.” innocent youngster. Emotionally driven for Child Exploitation Photo by freepik Photo by Zoe Kalinowski Swimmer Marc Ploeger, who and with a shift towards independence, Prevention and Interdiction Like it or not, we are in a different age and our children are growing up in a SHS senior and team captain Maddie Koning swims to take first place in the 100 meter Butterfly, girls 17-19. placed first in the 50M Breast and the teen years can, for some parents, seem survey, the U.S. Department different world than anyone who has come before them. Register by March 7 for second in the 50M and 100M Free, as if their child is suddenly a total stranger. of Justice found sextortion – a Parenting in the Digital Age class. By Ami DeBrine face their EFSL division rivals: the “I’ve been on this team for six boys age 8 and under, used to be one Parenting teens and tweens in the digital using coercion and blackmailing to obtain Special to The Stuttgart Citizen Berlin Bear-a-Cudas, the Weisbaden years,” said Stuttgart High School of those friends who slept in. age where everything is documented on sexually explicit materials online – to be Wahoos and their biggest competitor, senior Maddie Koning, the team "When swim started, all I wanted social media and popularity is measured by the most significantly growing exploitation The Stuttgart Piranhas Swim the Kaiserslautern Kingfish. captain. “Divisionals have never to do was sleep in. I wasn't a swimmer, the number of “likes” presents a whole new Team successfully defended its Piranhas swimmers, ages 6-18, been this close. The competition was threat to children. A vast array of social I was a soccer player,” Ploeger said. set of challenges to navigate through these European Forces Swim League took an early lead and held strong tough, but in the end, we were better.” media platforms allow predators to pose as Matthias Ploeger, Marc’s father, years that past generations didn’t have to (EFSL) Rhineland Division Title, throughout the day. Maintaining “I knew divisional team scores peers and make contact with unsuspecting added, "Marc now proudly tells contend with. capturing to the trophy for the third the lead wasn’t easy during the were going to be close, but our minors, who may not know they are dealing everybody, ‘I am a good soccer The online world has for many – adults year. seven-hour meet, which included swimmers had faith in me to choose with an adult until it is too late. player and a good swimmer." and teens alike – become an everyday part More than 80 Stuttgart swimmers more than 100 races in 38 events, To shed more light on these issues and to their events and I had faith that Since the start of the season in of life. A 2015 survey by the Pew Research traveled to Lehrschwimmhalle often pitting swimmers against assist parents in finding ways of addressing each swimmer would perform their August, all swimmers have worked Center found that 92 percent of teens Schöneberg in Berlin, Feb. 4, to potential online pitfalls, the USAG Stuttgart competitors they hadn’t seen during best for the team, said Piranhas to reach qualifying times in their between the ages of 13 and 17 reported ACS Family Advocacy Program will host the season. head coach Andrea Symak. “We respective age brackets, which going online at least once daily, with more “Parenting in the Digital Age,” 6 – 8 p.m., The did it again! Bringing home the earn them an invitation to the EFSL than half of the teens surveyed engaging March 8. 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