Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www.italy.army.mil March 23, 2018 | Vol. 51 | Issue 6

What’s Inside Fighting fascism Host nation employees 2 may apply now for Protecting personal information online third session of AMICI

By Anna Ciccotti 4 VMC Public Affairs Office US Army trains VICENZA — Selections are underway for the third class Nigerian infantry of Italian professionals who will participate in the work- force enrichment program focusing on American Mili- tary Italian Civilian Integration. 5 Slated to start around mid-April, AMICI (which means VHS senior named “friends” in Italian) has become increasingly popular within the U.S. Army community in Italy since its debut Youth of the Year in March 2017. This is a competitive program open to all permanent- ly assigned, appropriated and non-appropriated funded 7 host nation employees of the U.S. Army in Italy working Vicenza community within the Vicenza and Darby military communities, ac- cording to Anthony James, AMICI initiative coordinator participates in 20th annual for the garrison’s directorate of Plans, Transportation, CIAO conference Mobility and Security. “The intent is to allow the host nation workforce to de- velop a greater appreciation of the U.S. Army mission here, and gain a better understanding of how their indi- 8 vidual role contributes/fits in the big picture,” said James. Make memories Garrison Commander Col. Erik M. Berdy endorses the in Modena program that was created for Italian employees. “The installation team is comprised of Soldiers and civilian professionals, with the largest portion of the ci- vilian workforce being Italian. They work for the U.S. government here on Italian soil in support of our Sol- CASERMA EDERLE — Dr. Roger Sabbadini addressed diers, families and U.S. national security initiatives. It's the audience March 14 at the post theater here during an extremely unique and significant relationship that is this stop on a lecture tour. Sabbadini visited the Vicenza the foundation for our team's success,” Berdy said. Military Community to share the story of his recently “The AMICI program, which I fully support, was de- published book "Unavoidable Hope." The book tells signed specifically for our Italian employees, so they can the story of the life of his father and his struggles in gain an appreciation for just how important they are to A visit to the Ferrari Museum is a highlight to fascist Italy as a member of the Jewish faith. The story the U.S. Army's mission in Europe. I have high expec- a day in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. continues with his father's struggles in America as a (Photo by Karin J. Martinez) tations for our AMICI graduates to take what they have refugee and, ultimately, his experience as a Soldier in learned and use it to inform others, to improve their part the U.S. Army and fighting fascism and Nazism through of our organization ... all for the betterment of the team." World War II. Once selected, participants receive a training cal- 10 (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) endar that will engage them in 10-15 days of Out & About See AMICI, page 6 Easter in Italy Healthcare benefits, services change prompts Darby town hall meeting VICENZA — United States Army tives have the information and handouts Garrison Italy is organizing a town hall ready to share. Questions may be sent meeting to share information about to: usarmy.usag-italy.medcom-rhc-e.list. TRICARE and International SOS health- [email protected]. care services and benefits with service Throughout the coming year, the Camp members, civilians, retirees and their Darby area host nation patient liaisons family members. will work to help TRICARE beneficia- 12 The town hall is scheduled for March ries learn how to begin relying more on FMWR events, activities 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Darby TRICARE and International SOS for as- Military Community post theater. sistance with healthcare services. Leaders from U.S. Army Health Clin- TRICARE and International SOS will Wear Blue Campaign ic Vicenza, along with representatives share information about scheduling ap- from TRICARE and International SOS, pointments, real-time language transla- Everyone shares a will share information and answer ques- tion services by phone to assist patients responsibility for the safety and well-being of children. tions about upcoming changes to the way during scheduled and emergency medi- Camp Darby area residents will access cal visits, getting medical records trans- Warrior strong Join Army Community Service their healthcare. lated and more. The garrison, clinic and TRICARE As part of the Prime Remote benefit, BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Staff during the month of April to Sgt. Adrian Fuentes receives an continue the prevention and teams are committed to helping benefi- International SOS provides many of the award from Michael D. Formica, awareness of Child Abuse by ciaries through this transition smoothly same great services that the Camp Darby Region Director, IMCOM- wearing the color blue by equipping the community with infor- patient liaisons have been offering. Europe. The Soldier represented every Wednesday in April. mation and tools needed to be empow- Visit the TRICARE Overseas website U.S. Army Garrison Italy at the ered in managing their healthcare. www.tricare-overseas.com for more in- 2018 IMCOM-E Best Warrior (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) Residents are encouraged to send ques- formation about beneficiary services and Competition that kicked off March tions in advance to ensure representa- resources. 12. (Courtesy photo) Protecting personal information: When is too much - too much? Speak Out By Laura Kreider and Chiara Mattirolo What do you like to do on a rainy day? tion, companies can target you with spe- By Will Poole cific advertisements aimed at products in U.S. Army Africa G6 Cybersecurity Branch which you have shown interest. Cookies are information that a web site stores on VICENZA — Last week I received an a users’ computer so a particular website email from a local store, offering a 15 per- can remember users and keep track of us- cent discount between now and the next ers’ preferences. However, it is possible 15 days. Since I plan to purchase some to limit cookies that are collected during outdoor garden products in preparation your browsing. The following website for spring, this was perfect. I went to the provides tips on how you can evaluate website and was requested to log-in to get your browser’s security settings: a coupon. So far, no problem. https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ Unfortunately, I had forgotten my pass- ST05-001. word so I clicked the “Forgot Password” As previously mentioned, most web- link and was directed to another page that sites use cookies responsibly and for le- Sabrina Pani Curtis Callender Amelia Hoogerwerf asked me for User ID, address and date of gitimate purposes; however, some sites USAHC-Vicenza Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Child & Youth Services birth, presumably before I could change collect information for malicious purpos- or retrieve my password. es. This is usually accomplished via mis- “Crochet, knitting “Relax “Cuddle up DATE OF BIRTH??? representation — meaning a malicious and cross-stitching and watch movies with a cup of coffee That was too much. I promptly closed site pretends it is a legitimate site and are my favorite!” at home.” and a good book." the website and resigned to making my may trick users into providing addresses, purchases without the 15 percent dis- credit card information, Social Security count. But that’s okay, because my priva- numbers and a host of other personal in- cy information is more important to me formation. The good news is that we can than a discount. Giving away my sensi- limit the amount of information that is tive personally identifiable information collected on us by using common sense, to have an online password reset crossed instinct and good technical precautions the line. Truth is, this store had already and protection. collected my Codice Fiscale (Social Se- Before providing valuable personal in- curity number equivalent) and my name, formation, it is advised that you review address and telephone number when I the site’s Privacy Policy. You may want signed up for the store card. to verify that the site does not share your To be fair, it is absolutely normal for on- information with other businesses and line organizations to gather information that you won’t be added to other mailing about customers for legitimate business lists by default. Sonia Benassini Sgt. Dennis Khang Airman First Class motives. They generate statistics about If the site does not have a Privacy Pol- DMC Operations 529th Military Police Co. Maryin Enholm their site visits and customers so they can icy, you might reconsider providing per- 731st MUNS better market to the clientele visiting their sonal information. “Watch Harry Potter “Training, web sites and provide a positive browsing If you do provide personal information m o v i e s .” because it ain’t training “Drink hot chocolate experience. In fact, according to the Unit- verify that the website is encrypting the if it ain’t raining!" and watch movies.” ed States Computer Emergency Readi- traffic. Many browsers will display a vis- ness Team (CERT), organizations apply ible lock icon. Also, look at the URL and information gathered about users visiting make sure it says HTTPS versus HTTP. their web sites to support their marketing To learn more about website security, techniques. see https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ VFW Corner: Normally when we visit a website, cer- ST05-010. U.S. Army Europe Commander tain information is automatically sent to Always be wary of providing person- Lt. Gen. the site. This includes your IP address al information. Remember that “less is Christopher G. Cavoli VA restores (each computer on the Internet is assigned better,” and always deal with reputable a specific numerical address), domain companies. Pay attention to the web- Acting U.S. Army Africa Commander Brig. Gen. name (the Internet is divided into different sites you are visiting and make sure your 'forever' GI Bill Eugene J. LeBoeuf domains and can be identified by looking computer is up to date with anti-virus at the last part of the URL (i.e., .mil, .edu, protection. USAG Italy Commander .com), and your software details. If something feels wrong and you are and Publisher benefit and more Many websites use “cookies” that can suspicious when being asked to provide Col. Erik M. Berdy VICENZA — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8862 strongly supports the also determine other sites or pages you personal information, leave the site and/ USAG Italy Public Affairs Director have browsed. Armed with that informa- or call the company to verify. James E. Brooks additions and changes recently initiat- ed by the Department of Veterans’ Af- Outlook Editor fairs for veterans to potentially restore Exchange honors Vietnam Veterans Karin J. Martinez and utilize their education benefits. Public Affairs Staff A provision was added to the Forev- Anna Ciccotti er GI Bill that allows student veterans with commemorative pins March 29 Laura Kreider whose benefits were wasted at schools Chiara Mattirolo ITALY Exchange — In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Anna Terracino that abruptly closed to seek restoration Commemoration, Army & Air Force Exchange Service at Italy Exchange will honor Mark Turney of those benefits. Also added was an all who served during the Vietnam War with free lapel pins marking the war’s 50th extension of benefits for students pur- anniversary. The Outlook is an authorized publication supporting the USAG Italy command suing STEM (science, technology, en- Any Vietnam-era veteran who served on active duty between Nov. 1, 1955 and May information pro-gram as provided by gineering and mathematics) degrees, 15, 1975, regardless of location, is invited to visit the Exchange 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March AR 360-1. 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2 Outlook March 23, 2018 Support troops aid brigade in winning battle the battalion level mission command sys- Story and photo tem.” by Lt. Col. John Hall Employing the “crawl, walk, run” 173rd Airborne Brigade PAO training model, the companies trained on infantry tactics, crew drills and commu- POSTONJA, Slovenia — To fight a nication as they worked through dry fire modern war takes more than infantry, and blank fire, leading to the intent of the artillery, reconnaissance and engineers. training, the base defense with smoke, Even a highly deployable fighting force artillery simulators and live ammuni- like the 173rd Airborne Brigade has to tion. The pounding of the heavy machine get to the battle and be sustained in the guns provided the base line, the rat-a-tat- fight. tat of the M4 provided the rhythm, and This means having riggers pack para- the vocals of the warriors calling out chutes and rig the equipment to be enemy movement and their destruction dropped, mechanics to keep vehicles in completed the arrangement. When all top condition, and fuelers to keep those enemy forces were destroyed, guns were vehicles running, and the “water dogs” silenced and paratroopers evaluated their to purify thousands of gallons of water performance. a day to keep the paratroopers fighting. Bartholomees said conducting unit area When Sky Soldier combat forces are defense is just one mission-essential task decisively engaging the enemy, support of these support Soldiers. troops must be prepared to defend them- “They have all of their companies out selves, even as they are helping the Bri- here, to include the rigger company out gade to win the battle. Every paratrooper of Aviano. Each of the companies are ro- is a warrior who can employ any weap- Captain Beverly Nordin and Command Sgt. Maj. James LaFratta, 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion operations officer and command sergeant major, make tating through their defensive positons, on. This is accomplished with realistic decisions about the employment of heavy machine guns as their paratroopers just as they would in a brigade support training: in rain and mud, digging fight- conduct a base defense live fire in Slovenia. area, supporting our fight. As the - Bri ing positions, stringing wire, and devel- gade Combat Team pushes the fight for- oping a battle plan to defeat any enemy “We have a unique opportunity to train ground was snow covered and frozen. ward via airborne assault and air assault, who dares to approach their perimeter here in Slovenia on force-on-force, as Undaunted, they unpacked their en- the brigade support area is set up by our while they are packing chutes, turning well as live-fire conditions with our Bri- trenching tools, shovels and determina- 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, and wrenches, cooking meals and pumping gade Support Battalion,” said 173rd Air- tion to prepare for the coming fight. In they are prepared to defend their posi- fuel. borne Brigade Commander Col. Jay Bar- a matter of hours, the positions were im- tions while supporting the forward fight.” In February, the 173rd Airborne Bri- tholomees. The 173rd BSB is partnering proved, camouflaged and manned with Since the exercise wrapped up, the gade Support Battalion traveled to Pocek with Soldiers from the Slovenian Army paratroopers drawing up range cards and 173rd Brigade Support Battalion has Range in Postonja, Slovenia, where six to conduct Exercise Lipizzaner IV along identifying targets. been back in the rigger shack, carefully different companies completed live-fire with Company E of 54th Brigade Engi- “This entire exercise is great be- packing the parachute for the next jump, base defense training in day and night neer Battalion. cause they have tied in every aspect of and the mechanic is in the garage main- environments. The BSB, commanded by “This training area has been incredible multi-echelon training from the individ- taining services on fighting vehicles. Lt. Col. Christopher Baker, deployed the for us,” said Baker. “We are partnered ual paratrooper skills all the way up to In the back of their minds, they are not battalion to the Slovenian training area with the Slovenian Army’s 157th Logis- testing leaders in their ability to think only thinking about getting Soldiers to where they created a defensive perime- tics Regiment. We are training in a valley under fire,” said Bartholomees. “They the fight, but also how they, too, will be ter, dug in fighting positions for the M2 where we can conduct multiple scenarios are working individual marksmanship, required to defeat the enemy in the deep .50 Caliber and the M240 heavy machine using multiple weapon systems, with the improving their fighting positions, (and) fight – with heavy machine guns, individ- guns, and support by fire positions for added ability to maneuver on the terrain.” supporting call for fire missions and ul- ual weapons and hand-to-hand combat if their quick reaction forces. When the paratroopers arrived, the timately, testing the company as well as necessary. (See related photo, page 5) Vicenza community celebrates women's history lived in the late 1800s. Story and photos by Laura Kreider “We can thank her [Curie] for her contributions to cur- VMC Public Affairs Office rent day X-ray machines. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics, and the first person and VICENZA — The Vicenza Military Community cele- only woman to win it twice in two different sciences. brated Women’s History Month with an event hosted by Mrs. Curie’s road to success was one with many ob- the 207th Military Intelligence stacles. She was rejected from Brigade on Caserma Ederle at several universities just for the Golden Lion March 14. being a woman,” Martinez The United States has observed added. Women’s History Month since Martinez stressed that, even 1987, when the U.S. Congress after completing school and designated it as such. contributing significantly to Each year, a theme gives a spe- science and physics, she was The Vicenza Middle School Choir performs at the cial opportunity to recognize and still never seen as an equal to Women's History Month observance. celebrate women whose lives her male counterparts, simply War II; Silver Star recipient Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester who exemplify that theme, which this for being a woman. deployed to the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan; and year was: “Honoring Women After describing other mod- Gen. Ann Dunwoody, who became the first four-star Who Fight All Forms of Dis- els of women fighting forms general in U.S. Army history. crimination Against Women.” of discrimination, Martinez Martinez explained she has seen progress during her As part of the program, Maj. highlighted the crucial role 20-year-service career, especially in the past couple Michelle Martinez, executive women have played in the se- of years when both the Army and Marine Corps have officer, Headquarters and Head- curity and success of the U.S. opened all combat positions, without exception, to quarters Battalion, U.S. Army military from the Revolution- women for the first time in history. Africa, was the guest speaker for ary War to current conflicts. In closing her address, she said that when women feel the event. “Women serve throughout like giving up their dreams because of difficulties they “We are here to celebrate the our military as commanders, have to face, they should take a look at stories of suc- countless women who have pilots, security forces, sub- cessful women who helped our society become more challenged the status quo, made mariners, drivers and gunners inclusive and accepting. lasting reforms, and presided during battle convoy mis- “I don’t know about you, but these examples of pio- over their countries for decades, sions, medics and in so many neering and ambitious women inspire me to strive for ushering in prosperity and cul- other ways too countless to greatness every day. Thank you to all women — past, tural revolutions,” she said in her Major Michelle Martinez addresses the audience at the observance at the Golden Lion mention,” she said. “They present and future — who dedicate themselves to mak- opening. March 14. Martinez is the executive officer, stretched the limits of their ing this world a better place.” Martinez said, throughout this- Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, boundaries within the mili- The Women’s History observance also included a per- tory, women from all over the U.S. Army Africa. tary by doing what they could formance by the Vicenza Middle School Choir, a pre- world have achieved success de- do for their country, which sentation of awards to essay contest winners, and read- spite their circumstances and reached goals against all was evident in World War I, when more than 400 Army ing of the 1st place “Patriot’s Pen” essay by 8th-grader odds. nurses made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.” Aliuna Schorn. Closing remarks by Col. Richard Conk- One example Martinez cited was Marie Curie, a Pol- Martinez mentioned other significant contributions le, 207th MI Bde. commander, and a cake cutting con- ish and naturalized French physicist and chemist who such as 1st Lt. Reba Whittle, a flight nurse during World cluded the observance.

3 Outlook March 23, 2018 US Army trains Nigerian infantry soldiers

translates to “Western Education is For- Story and photo bidden”) killed more than 350 Nigerian by Capt. James Sheehan civilians, according to the Nigerian Sen- U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs Office ate. Aside from militaristic ambush attacks, JAJI, Nigeria – Twelve U.S. Army Sol- Boko Haram is known for suicide bomb- diers deployed to Nigeria Army’s School ings, burning villages and kidnapping of infantry to train more than 200 Nigeri- women and children. In 2014, the group an soldiers for seven weeks, Jan. 15-Feb. gained notoriety in the western-world by 22. then First Lady Michelle Obama tweeting Facilitated by U.S. Army Africa, eight to “bring our girls home,” referring to 200 Soldiers from the Security Assistance and girls abducted by Boko Haram in the Ni- Training Management Organization, Fort gerian town of Chibok. Bragg, North Carolina, teamed up with The Nigerian Army, along with support four Soldiers from 1st Brigade Com- from the Multinational Joint Task Force, bat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort has made great strides in containing and Drum, New York, to share ground combat degrading the downsized terrorist group. tactics with the Nigerian Army’s 26th In- Last month, 700 abducted civilians were fantry Battalion. freed from Boko Haram’s grasp, accord- “We brief them the mission, conduct the ing to Aljazeera. At the end of February, Maj. Gen. Rog- lane and follow it up with an assessment,” Sgt. First. Class Saul Rodriguez (left), trainer, U.S. Army Security Assistance Training said Capt. Stephen Gouthro, officer in and Management Organization, teaches maneuver tactics and the importance of ers Nicholas, Nigeria Army theatre com- charge of the training course. “Some- noise discipline to Nigerian infantry troops on a patrol during a seven-week training mander, said Boko Haram is completely times, the assessment is brutal. We do course taught by U.S. Soldiers to the Nigerian Army 26th Infantry Battalion. defeated and on the run, according to lo- not sugarcoat it. If there is a better way cal Nigerian News. to conduct a mission, they need to know. Instruction included offensive and - de oeuf said. “To further their skillsets and LeBouef said the Nigerian Army is “a Honest and direct feedback is best.” fensive tactics such as reacting to contact, to take that into the field, into the fight.” tremendous and professional land force.” “We’ve seen movement to contact on countering an improvised explosive de- Gouthro agreed. “(They are) highly engaged in different a particular objective,” said USARAF’s vice, and seizing an objective. “The significance of this training cannot operations. Not only countering Boko commanding general, Brig. Gen. Eugene Training also offered operational plan- be underestimated,” said Guothro. “We Haram and ISIS-West Africa, but also LeBoeuf, referring to a maneuver he ob- ning geared toward young Nigerian lieu- developed the training program accord- contributing stability forces to peace- served during a visit to Jaji. “We’ve seen tenants, to include leadership skills, orders ing to the Nigerian Army’s needs. We will keeping operations throughout the conti- platoon-level movement principles being production, and the one-third/two-thirds push them because their life may depend nent [of Africa],” he said. guided by our [U.S. Army] cadre in terms planning rule (i.e., if there are six hours on it.” This infantry training has significant of their combat experiences, but also to plan a mission, officers should plan for The 26th Infantry Battalion could be implications outside of on-the-ground bringing in the Nigerian Army’s experi- two and give their soldiers at least four Nigeria Army’s next unit to deploy to the tactical maneuvers. The bilateral mili- ences.” hours to conduct their own planning and Borno State, an area in northwest Nigeria tary-to-military training carries diplomat- The U.S. Army training team developed preparations). and a location that’s seen frequent attacks ic weight showcasing U.S. commitment the comprehensive seven-week course “[The infantry training course] is an op- from the violent extremist organization, to its African partners and Nigeria's com- following an invitation from the Nigerian portunity for us to contribute to the capac- Boko Haram. mitment to countering violent extremist government. ity building of our partner nation,” LeB- Last year, Boko Haram (which roughly organizations. Reserve Soldiers help NATO allies work together at Dynamic Front

Story and photo mation and ensure Battle Assembly weekend, Varhola add- it is accurate so the ed. by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe artillery fire hits the “With Reserves it can sometimes be a 7th Mission Support Command PAO correct target. challenge because we have limited man “That way, we days — the proverbial two weeks a year GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – A won’t destroy and one weekend a month — so the chal- small group of Army Reserve Soldiers something we’re lenge we have is to maximize our con- had a large effect on Exercise Dynamic not supposed to,” tribution as part of USAREUR with the Front 18, helping to coordinate artillery Corbeil said. limited days we have,” he said. “What we fire missions between multiple countries. Having them did for this exercise, we sent a six-per- Seven Soldiers from the 2500th Digital embedded in the son package to be physically part of the Liaison Detachment, based in Vicenza, Combined Joint ARRC.” traveled to Camp Aachen on Grafen- Operations Center That six-person forward element em- woehr to work with NATO’s Allied Rapid facilitates face-to- bedded with the ARRC, but the rest of Reaction Corps for the exercise. face interaction that the unit used mission command computer “What a digital liaison detachment does allows both coun- systems from its home station in Vicenza is move in and integrate with the coalition tries to check the to plug into the exercise, Varhola said. partners’ higher headquarters and provide Capt. Matthew Mc Daniel and Sgt. Robert Corbeil, 2500th fidelity of data as it “So, over the course of a normal week- mission command interface to seamlessly Digital Liaison Detachment, examine the Common Operating passes between the end, as opposed to training six people, Picture for exercise Dynamic Response 18, March 6, on Camp integrate coalition partners in the spec- two systems, Flat- we were able to have a total of 41 peo- trums of field artillery, air defense,- op Aachen in Grafenwoehr, Germany. man said. ple contribute and be part of a major US- erations, logistics and intelligence,” said is a common operating picture between “I think it will be a AREUR exercise at no extra cost to the Col. Christopher Varhola, commander, U.S. units and NATO multinational al- suggestion that goes on from now on – Army,” he said. 2500th DLD. to have them as a standing element in the lies,” McDaniel said. The essence of what a DLD does is The unit created a common operating CJOC,” he said. NATO uses a computer system called eliminate distance through the use of the picture between the NATO allies and the The speed at which 2500th DLD Sol- Integrated Command and Control to pro- mission command systems, he added. United States by tying the two digital sys- vide map-based information to support diers can integrate into a staff is essential tems together, he said. to its mission success, McDaniel said. “The distance cannot be a challenge, be- the commander’s decision making, while cause that’s what we’re designed to over- “Our purpose is to ensure interoperabil- the U.S. forces use the Command Post of “The biggest challenge we face is trying ity between the NATO ARRC and U.S. to understand how to integrate and under- come,” Varhola said. the Future. Because of the difference in Dynamic Front 18 included about 3,700 units,” said Capt. Matthew McDaniel, systems, the DLD helped bridge that gap, stand how other units do their procedures, participants from 26 nations, including operations officer for the 2500th. said Warrant Officer Class 2 Adam Flat- what their standard operating procedures the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, As a communications liaison unit, the man, a soldier from the United Kingdom are … so everybody’s always on the same Soldiers worked closely with a number who worked closely with the DLD. page and the commander has a clear pic- Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Po- of countries, including Germany, Spain, “We understand limitations between our ture of what’s happening on the battle- land, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, the Poland, Canada and the United Kingdom, two nations’ systems, but actually being field,” he said. United Kingdom and the United States, he said. able to do that on this exercise and prac- Working with other nations has been re- with staff augmentees and observers from “What we really do is take all the mis- tice what we can pass between us has warding, Corbeil said. Belgium, Bosnia Herzogovina, Bulgaria, sion command (computer) systems, bro- been priceless, really,” he said. In addition to the Soldiers in Grafen- Canada, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hun- ken down by warfighting function, and As a CPOF operator, Sgt. Robert Cor- woehr, the DLD had Soldiers working gary, Latvia, Macedonia, the Netherlands, establish a digital link to ensure that there beil had to wade through a lot of infor- from home station in Italy during their Spain and Ukraine.

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4 Outlook March 23, 2018 VHS senior named Youth of the Year VICENZA — By means of a highly com- Bainum petitive selection process, Errett Bainum, will gradu- 17, was chosen among several local out- ate in June standing youths as the 2018 United States and attend Army Garrison Italy Military Youth of The Citadel, the Year (MYOY). The Military The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Amer- College of ica Youth of the Year program has been South Caro- honoring our nation’s most awe-inspiring lina, this fall young people on their path to great fu- with the goal tures and encourages all children to lead, of becoming succeed and inspire. a commis- Bainum is a true example of an extraor- sioned officer Bainum dinary young man and was selected for in the U.S. Air his leadership, dedicated service to the Force. Vicenza Military Community and to As winner of the local MYOY, Bainum the Vicenza Teen Center, as well as his will now move on to compete against academic excellence and devotion to a other European Army sites. If selected, Night fire healthy lifestyle. he will compete for the title of Europe POSTOJNA, Slovenia — Paratroopers assigned to 173rd Brigade Bainum is currently a senior at Vicenza Region MYOY against top competitors Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engage targets with the M2 High School. His academic achievements from the Air Force and Navy. machine gun during a nighttime live-fire exercise as part of Lipizzaner have earned him a place on the Honor This year’s Europe Region MYOY IV at Pocek Range in Postonja, March13. Lipizzaner is a combined Roll with distinctions for several years event will be hosted by USAG Italy – Vi- squad-level training exercise in preparation for platoon evaluation, and and a spot in the Math Honor Society. cenza’s Youth Program on April 27. to validate battalion-level deployment procedures. At the Teen Center, the youth is an active Following the April MYOY event, the (Photo by Paolo Bovo, 7th ATC RTSD-South) member in the Keystone Club, a teen-led overall winner will compete in the over- club dedicated to community service and seas celebration for a spot to continue leadership. through the process of competing at the He is also involved with the American National MYOY Competition/Celebra- Red Cross, plays on the varsity soccer tion. team and with a local Italian Soccer Club, If selected as the 2018 Overseas MYOY, and is vice president of the VHS Student Banium will receive a $10,000 scholar- Council. ship renewable up to four years.

Don't forget to set clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 25. Daylight Saving Time begins in most Western Europe countries, to include Italy, at 1:59 a.m. that day. Health & Wellness Protect your family against tick-borne illnesses this spring SEMBACH, Germany — Spring fever tick is removed, cleanse the bite area with fatigue and muscle pain, but can be much An effective vaccine for tick-borne en- is in the air and as temperatures start to alcohol and apply antibiotic ointment.” more serious. cephalitis is available, and consists of rise, humans aren’t the only ones coming Ticks that have been removed should be “Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious a series of three shots given over a six- out of hibernation. Spring also lends itself saved for identification and testing. Mil- disease that affects the central nervous month period. to the return of ticks and tick-borne ill- itary personnel and Department of De- system. It can result in permanent disabil- “Since TBE does not exist in the United nesses. fense civilians should place the tick in a ity,” said Col- States, there is no U.S. Ticks can carry several potentially dead- sealed ziplock bag and take it to the local dren. Food and Drug Ad- ly diseases. Two of the most common are military medical treatment facility. It will The disease ministration licensed Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis. then be sent to PHCE to be tested for TBE progresses in a vaccination against According to Public Health Command and Lyme disease. two-phase pat- TBE available,” Col- Europe officials, these diseases are com- PHCE says that a person with Lyme tern with symp- dren said. “However, mon throughout Europe and in countries disease may develop fever, headache, fa- toms starting there are vaccines that to the east and are contracted when a per- tigue and a skin rash. This rash is some- seven to 14 days have been determined son it bit by a tick. times referred to as a “bulls-eye” rash be- after the tick by the European Med- PHCE says that prevention is the best cause it is red and circular in appearance. bite, Coldren icines Agency to be defense against both Lyme disease and If the disease is left untreated, it can said. very safe and effective TBE. worsen and cause swelling of the brain, “The initial, against TBE. These “If you are going to be in grassy or facial paralysis, and pain and numbness mild phase lasts Ticks can carry several potentially deadly are available in Europe diseases. (Courtesy photo) woodland areas during tick season, wear in the hands and feet. It also can cause en- two to four days and require three shots long sleeves and pants, preferably cloth- largement and inflammation of the heart; and is marked by over a period of time.” ing that is permethrin-treated. They also intermittent bouts of arthritis in large non-specific flu-like symptoms. After a Because the vaccine is not FDA-li- suggest wearing insect repellent contain- joints (commonly the knees); and prob- symptom-free period of about eight days, censed, it is not stocked or provided at ing DEET on exposed skin,” said Col. lems with sleeping, concentration and the second phase of the disease occurs in U.S. medical treatment facilities. But Rodney Coldren, PHCE Chief of Preven- short-term memory. 20 to 30 percent of patients and involves Coldren said the TBE vaccine is a cov- tive Medicine. In most cases, Lyme disease can be the central nervous system.” ered TRICARE benefit for individuals You should also check yourself, loved treated with antibiotics. But in a small These symptoms are more severe in- living in Europe. ones and pets for ticks after a trek through percentage of patients, problems with cluding high fever, severe headache, stiff “Individuals who wish to protect them- the outdoors. joint and muscle pain, fatigue and memo- neck, drowsiness, confusion, sensory dis- selves and their families can contact their If you do happen to locate a feeding tick, ry defects can persist for months to years turbances, and motor abnormalities such Primary Care Team to receive a referral prompt and proper removal is important, after treatment. Early treatment with an- as paralysis. There is no known treatment to a host nation provider who will then Coldren said. tibiotics can usually cure the disease, or cure for TBE. evaluate them and potentially prescribe “Ticks should be removed using twee- but left untreated it can cause persistent “Last year, in U.S. European Command, the vaccination.” zers, pulling back slowly and steadily chronic problems and physical disability. two service members required hospital For more information on tick-borne ill- with firm force in the reverse direction Tick-borne encephalitis can affect the admissions for TBE likely acquired from nesses and how to protect yourself and from which the mouthparts are inserted, central nervous system and causes symp- off-duty activities, so we know that our family, talk with your primary care man- similar to removing a splinter. Once the toms similar to Lyme disease, headache, population is at risk,” Coldren said. ager. (RHCE PAO)

5 Outlook March 23, 2018 New mom Bianca Brown gets to know her table mates through a baby shower game. One goal of USO/What to Expect showers is for the new moms to network and get to know each other.

USO Vicenza showers moms-to-be-, Heidi Murkoff, best-selling author of the "What to Expect" book series and founder of the What to Expect Foundation scooped up babies around the room during the new mothers with gifts, games baby shower at the Golden Lion on Caserma Ederle March 12. to Expect When You're Expecting" book. expecting fathers. Story and photos The number of participants was almost But the shower is more than a party; it's "They deserve this," Murkoff said of by Karin J. Martinez double from last year's event, where it about forming bonds with other mothers. the Vicenza event. "We want to celebrate Outlook Editor topped off at 50. Participants were- in Murkoff said having a baby shower is them, give them a proper baby shower, vited through a variety of avenues, said important for new "military moms" who and get them talking and sharing — con- CASERMA EDERLE — Hei- Lisa Wease, center manager, USO Vi- are often away from the support network necting — to each other. di Murkoff, best-selling author of the cenza. This included the USO Vicenza of family, especially when overseas. "The baby shower games we play are "What to Expect" series, made a return Facebook page, uso.org, community "Motherhood is the ultimate sister- specifically designed to help the moms appearance to Vicenza to celebrate the Facebook marketing through pages such hood," she said. "For these women, get to know each other," she added. community's new moms and mothers-to- as the Army Wives Caserma Ederle, whether active duty themselves or spous- Wease said she enjoys being able to fa- be in the second annual Special Delivery News Parent Support Program, WIC and es of active-duty (service members), the cilitate such an event in the community. baby shower here. American Red Cross. connectedness to each other is vital." "This wonderful event allows the USO The What to Expect Foundation, creat- "I believe most of the moms just heard For Heidi and husband Erik, the events to unite new and expecting military ed by Murkoff and husband Erik, part- about it from their friends," Wease add- are a labor of love: the event here was moms in our community. Our welcom- ners with United Service Organizations ed. just one of the 42 events around the world ing center, as well as our program lineup, worldwide to host such events. The Those who attended were treated to on the couple's schedule for 2018. Since consistently strives to keep our service Foundation and USO Vicenza honored baby shower games, prizes, lunch, a spe- the Foundation was created in 2013, they members and their families connected in close to 100 women at the event that took cial Q&A session with Murkoff where no have amassed 10,000 events that include our local Vicenza community." place March 12 at the Golden Lion. questions are off limits, and a free "What baby showers, reunions and showers for Call the local USO at 0444-71-7156. AMICI (Continued from page 1) knowledge-building activities spread out can military overseas.” over four months, James said. The hands- With each iteration, AMICI brings to- on training and real-time understanding gether a team of Italian professionals of the Army mission here requires partic- chosen from a variety of organizations ipation in experiential and observational across the installations. Asked whether activities taking place on Caserma Eder- they would recommend it to a colleague, le, Caserma Del Din, Longare, Aviano former AMICI graduates have no doubt. Air Base and Camp Darby. “Yes, absolutely! It’s a program that ev- In an effort to provide a well-round- eryone should take part in, whether you ed perspective, the activities have been have been working on post for five or grouped into four categories: Warfighter 20 years. One never stops learning new Training, Warfighter Readiness, Soldier things. I know people who were selected and Family Support, and Community for AMICI 1 and AMICI 2 who are veter- Connections. ans on post. Their overall perspective has “By getting out of one’s comfort zone, significantly benefited from it. For those AMICI members gain valuable insights who are newer to the post, AMICI is on the daily routines of Soldiers and even more interesting,” Fochesato said. paratroopers as they train and work at the “I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about key locations that make Italy the Army’s this program, and I really enjoyed the power projection platform in Europe,” attention and the consideration received James said. from our Army leaders across the board. Having an opportunity to experience Three AMICI participants participate in Basic Airborne Refresher training at In more than 30 years of career, this is a “Day in the Life of a Soldier,” partic- Caserma Ederle March 28, 2017, with assistance from paratroopers of 173rd the first time that I perceive a real and ipants travel south of their duty stations Airborne Brigade. Each participant wore a full parachute system: two parachutes concrete interest in our host nation issues and engage in tasks outside their current (main and reserve chute), parachute recovery bag, dummy weapon with carrying and on our opinions about the Army mis- job assignments. One participant of a bag, harness and backpack. Italian employees were given the opportunity to jump sion here,” said Margherita Frasson, ad- out of the 34-foot-tall jump tower for a journey suspended on a wire across the previous session shared what he learned street. (Courtesy photo) ministrative assist, Child Youth Services, through the program. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare “I had a chance to visit places where I Silvia Pardini, a recent AMICI 2 grad- deputy to the garrison commander, and and Recreation. had never been before — such as Camp uate and executive assistant for the com- this makes the program even more valu- Simone Palomba, a construction con- Darby, the 173rd Airborne Brigade sup- mand group at Camp Darby, also gained able. trol inspector with nearly 18 years of ex- port facilities — and observe things I had some insight through participation in the “In a time of 'less with less,' this pro- perience at Camp Darby’s Public Works never seen before, such as the operations program. gram has paid dividends,” said Lands. added, “It is an amazing experience that for heavy vehicle drops at Aviano, and “The main thing I took out of AMI- “Two years of AMICI has resulted in generates a lot of enthusiasm in the way much more,” said Mauro Fochesato, a CI was an appreciation for what these developing a core of workforce ‘ambas- we approach work after the program. In Directorate of Public Works employee young men and women go through every sadors’ that help us further our strategic a way, it is like providing a worker bee from the housing division. “This pro- day. It is not easy to be a Soldier, and I goal and communication efforts internal- with an insight on the significance of gram also helped me understand the rela- think I appreciate more now that I have ly (at the garrison) and externally (with- his/her function within the hive. Truly a tionship between U.S. Army Africa and seen first-hand all the training they go in the greater Italian community). It has game-changer. ” the garrison. Furthermore, it made me through,” she said. also resulted in greater appreciation of Anyone who would like to participate realize why what I do is important, and This initiative calls for support from the concerns of the host nation workforce in AMICI must submit an application. how what I do can help my organization several tenants units across the Army that represent nearly 70 percent of our Visit the USAG Italy website at http:// achieve its mission.” community in Italy, said Frank W. Lands, staff and are the backbone of our Ameri- www.italy.army.mil/amici.asp.

6 Outlook March 23, 2018 Community club plays host CIAO! to 20th annual conference Story and photos ty members to what Vicenza has to offer, for example what real Italian by Laura Kreider VMC Public Affairs Office lasagna is or how to pair wine and food. This is a way not only to exper- iment with new things and knowl- VICENZA — What does CIAO edge, but also to meet people in the stand for? community,” said Persinger. Normally, people would answer by She explained that CIAO commit- saying, “It is the most popular infor- tee volunteers began planning the mal way to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ event in October of last year, meet- in Italy.” ing on a weekly basis. This is true; however, for the past Participants could pick up to four 20 years, it has also been a major sessions per day and choose among event hosted by the Vicenza Com- classes such as traveling in Italy; ol- munity Club (VCC) open to the Vi- ive oil tasting; wine and cheese pair- cenza Military Community. ing; wine tasting presented by win- CIAO, an acronym that stands for eries from the Vicenza and Verona Combined Italian and American areas; balsamic tasting; salsa dance Organization, has provided an op- lesson; cappuccino mug painting portunity for community members with Prosecco; gardening; makeup; – mostly women – to spend a spe- meditation; yoga; financial and sev- cial day together enjoying multiple eral Italian cooking classes. classes and cultural activities. What “Old-timer participant” Jeanna makes the day even more special is Larsen said this was her fifth CIAO that it takes Conference Giuseppe Gelosi, owner of the restaurant where the CIAO conference took place and place March and still “one instructor of the Lasagna Cooking Class (along with Chef Giacomo Basso, not pictured), 8. The CIAO conference takes place of the best shows one of the steps of preparing the lasagna with speck and Asiago cheese March 9. “The origi- each year on March 8, in honor of events the nal idea was International Women's Day VCC puts to schedule on.” the event ev- “It was a ery year on fabulous time March 8, which is the day when with great friends, at a fantastic lo- Italians celebrate Festa della Donna cation learning new cooking secrets (International Women’s Day),” said and doing a little shaking of the hips Soraya Franklin, VCC 1st vice presi- in salsa class,” she said. dent and one of the CIAO committee Some participants came back af- members since 2010. ter their experience last year. One of Since last year, an extra day was them, Jeanette Menon, attended both added to provide more classes and days this year. more opportunities to take part in the “I really enjoyed learning about the four-session conference. This year, culture surrounding us in the Veneto CIAO included about 20 classes, region. My favorite classes this year breakfast and a luncheon, and the tra- were olive oil tasting and the Anti- ditional raffle with a variety of items pasti & Tiramisu Cooking class,” donated by vendors and presenters. said Menon. Approximately 180 people partici- Other participants recommended pated in the two-day event, and some this event to newcomers. 80 of them were in attendance both “My friend participated in this days at Dai Gelosi, a local restaurant event last year and (suggested I at- in Valproto. tend with her) this year,” said Ji Hye “This is the 20th anniversary of Choi, who participated for the first CIAO and this year, we had more time. Shae Lyda, center, teaches a salsa dance lesson on the stage at the restaurant before the male personnel participants,” said “We had a good time, and my fa- luncheon at the CIAO conference March 9. VCC President Nitza Persinger. vorite classes were the Antipasti & “The Ciao Conference wants to Tiramisu Cooking and the Salsa and expose all our military communi- Belly Dancing.”

Detail of a pasta machine used during an Italian cooking class at Dai Gelosi, a local restaurant in Valproto where the The presenter of Wine and Cheese Pairing Class, who assisted Serena CIAO conference was held. Boracchi, “Le Pignole” winery owner, explains to attendants the difference of fresh and aged cheese and how to combine them with wines produced Right: Lichelle Brown, one of the CIAO in a winery built on the Berici hills. Find more photos of the event at participants, shows the hand-painted the USAG Italy Flickr site, https://www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/ demijohn she won, as part of the albums/72157693978680844. raffle items donated by vendors and presenters.

7 Outlook March 23, 2018 Are we there yet? on our trip is the Enzo Ferrari Museum (Museo Enzo Ferrari), located on Via Make Paolo Ferrari 85. This is company founder Enzo Ferra- ri’s birthplace-turned-museum and in- memories, cludes the restored house where he was born. There is a permanent exhibition on Ferrari’s life, and the gallery houses mix it up exhibitions of vintage cars. A separate space shows Ferrari engines, including experimental designs, 2 to 6 cylinders, 8 in Modena cylinders, the classic 12-cylinder, turbos and Formula 1’s. Services here include Story and photos guided tours, audio guides, book shop by Karin J. Martinez and store, restaurant and cafeteria, and Outlook Editor a shuttle to Maranello. The museum in Maranello offers a look at some Formula MODENA — 1 and significant road cars, as well as the reating an itinerary for a day in factory and test track. the medieval town of Modena Ticket costs for Museo Enzo Ferrari is decidedly easy, as there are are as follows: full price €15, reduced C €13, and under 19 when accompanied by several places to choose from depending upon one’s travel style and desired expe- family member €5. A combination ticket riences. The Modena Cathedral, or Duomo di Modena, is a Roman Catholic cathedral that includes the site at Maranello is €26, An itinerary that works beautifully for a dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Geminianus. The saint's €22 and €10, respectively. Hours for both small group with a variety of tastes could remains are exhibited in the cathedral's crypt. are April-October, daily from 9:30 a.m. look something like this: balsamic vine- to 7 p.m. *Note: To gar and parmesan cheese tastings, a visit stay on the one-day to the Ferrari Museum, a walk through itinerary, choose one downtown combined with a delicious museum or the other. lunch, and a tour of the home of one of Learn more at www. the most celebrated tenors of the 20th museomodena.ferra- century. Make sure to get on the road ri.com and www.mu- early so you can fit it all in — or spread it seomaranello.ferrari. out over a weekend if you want to move com. a little slower and even add to the itin- erary. Opera superstar The Luciano Pa- ‘God’s nectar’ varotti House Mu- The first priority of the day should be seum, Casa Museo a visit to one of the balsamic vinegar Luciano Pavarotti, producers, acetaie, in the area. Find in- Get a glimpse of the man behind the music at the home of famous is the best way to formation about locations at the tourist opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Visitors are able to see some of the wrap up your day as office on Piazza Grande 14, or online at Maestro's favorite costumes, pictures and videos, and countless you unwind with the awards in a career that spanned more than 40 years. www.visitmodena.org. beautiful music of My group chose to visit the world’s seasoning. Parmigiano-reggiano is be- center: Piazzale Giovani opera legend Luciano oldest producer of balsamic vinegar, lieved to have originally been imported di Tien An Men-Viale Pavarotti. Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti. The compa- by French monks in the Middle Ages and Monte Kosica and Ex Pavarotti was born ny was founded in Modena in 1605 and At 100 years old, this is the in Modena in 1935, is one of the most popular cheeses still AMCM-Viale Carlo Si- oldest working balsamic vinegar is guided by the 17th generation of the today. gonio, as well as some and the world-famous cask at the Acetaia Giuseppe tenor made his op- Giusti family. Be one of the more than Book a guided tour at one of many dair- street parking. Giusti. 10,000 guests who visit each year. ies, all of which can be found on the com- The cathedral, consid- eratic debut on April You’ll walk among centuries-old vine- prehensive list at www.parmigianoreg- ered a masterpiece of 29, 1961, as Rodolfo gar barrels and the family museum, learn giano.com, or download the free app European Romanesque architecture, in La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini. He the method of creating balsamic vinegar, called RPE Mobile that represents the was consecrated by Pope Lucius III in soared to stardom because of his voice and sit down to taste what is sometimes cheese consortium. Make sure to check 1184, and the crypt houses the tomb of that had rare range and clarity. called “God’s nectar.” Giusti was the first the hours; many are open seven days a the city’s patron saint, Geminianus, or Just outside of town, about 10 km from to put into writing the “golden rules” for week, but a handful are closed Sunday or Saint Gimignano. He was a fourth centu- city center and before getting back on creating a perfect balsamico: choice of Monday. ry deacon (approximately 390 A.D.) and the autostrada for home, the residence in grapes, quality of casks and time. Drive to see the work of master cheese became Bishop of Modena. which the Maestro lived during his final Guided tour and tasting is free, and this makers and taste some of the freshest After paying your respects to history years invites guests to take a look around. acetaia has a history of receiving awards parmigiano-reggiano you’ve ever had. and religion at the cathedral and wander- Buy a ticket, get an audio guide, and im- for the quality of its products, so there is You’ll never look at a green can of “par- ing through town, allow yourself time for merse yourself in Pavarotti’s music while no way you’ll go home without buying mesan” again! lunch to enjoy Modenese cuisine at one wandering through his home and getting some of this incredibly tasty product for of several restaurants. A few dishes in a glimpse of his everyday life. He lived there with his second wife, Nicoletta yourself! Whether it’s a bottle of 12-year- Cathedral, cuisine particular are local specialties: cotechi- old vinegar, one that’s 25 years old, or a The next stop is city center to visit the no, culatello, gnocco frito, Modena pro- Mantovani, and their young daughter, variety of flavored balsamic glaze, visi- UNESCO World Heritage site, Mode- sciutto, tigelle, tortellino, and zampone. Alice, who was 5 years old when he died tors rarely leave empty-handed. In 1929, na’s cathedral, or duomo, on which con- (See inset) Don’t forget the specialty in 2007. the company was an official supplier of struction began in 1099. Two free park- wine of the area, Lambrusco. Made from Guests are able to peruse some of his the Royal House of Savoy, King of Italy, ing areas are available close to the town the Lambrusco grape, the sparkling wine most famous theatre costumes, pho- and has been a supplier to the Duke of is created with sweet must — freshly tos with family and friends (a framed Modena and many popes of the Roman A quick guide to Modenese cuisine pressed grape juice that contains skins, Pavarotti with Colin Powell and Julie Andrews on the piano!), some of his Catholic Church. Cotechino – A large boiled sausage traditionally seeds and stems of the fruit. It can be The acetaia is located at Strada Quattro served on New Year’s Eve with lentils. one of two colors, a dark ruby or a pink- bold-colored paintings, countless awards Ville 155 and is open seven days a week, Culatello – If you like cured meats, try this local ish rosè, and serves well as an aperitivo (see a Grammy up close), and gifts from specialty, as it cannot be exported to the United fans. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Call to schedule a tour, States because of preservation methods. Pork (happy hour drink) but also is tasty with 059-84-0135; visit online at www.vis- is seasoned and salted and inserted into a pig’s tortellini and meats. To dine like a true The museum is located at Stradello bladder, wrapped with twine and cured for a year. Nava 6 and is open every day from 10 itgiusti.com, or Facebook @AcetoBal- Gnocco fritto – Fried dough. Italian, end the meal with a digestivo samicoGiusti. Modena Prosciutto – Thinly sliced, salt-cured (digestive); in Modena, ask for nocino, a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket price is €8; reduced strips of pig thigh. Only 180,000 pieces are (65 years old & older and ages 12-18) seasoned each year. made from unripe walnuts and aged for King of Cheese Tigelle – Looks like a flat English muffin; has a minimum of six months. €6; free for younger than 12. Get more After learning all you need to know crispy exterior and soft interior and is filled with information online at www.casamuseo- a variety of foods, from pesto to prosciutto and lucianopavarotti.it. about balsamic vinegar, it will be time arugula. Italian sports cars for cheese tasting. And where better to Tortellino – Handmade pasta shaped like a knot, Modena is the capital of motorsport Modena is easily accessible via the also called "Venus’ belly button."According to A22, the A1, or by train. It is approxi- taste cheese than at a cheese dairy that legend, a voyeuristic innkeeper, peeking through and is sometimes referred to as “Motor processes what Americans know as par- a keyhole to spy on Venus and Mars, caught a Valley” because legendary cars and mo- mately 100 miles from Vicenza and 140 glimpse of the goddess’ perfect belly button and miles from Livorno. mesan — but let’s call it by its real name, tried to reproduce it in pasta form. Usually served torcycles are made here. That includes parmigiano-reggiano — cheese. Also in capon broth. Maserati, Dallara, Ducati, Pagani, Lam- Let us know if you take this trip! dubbed the “King of Cheese,” its round Zampone – Pig’s trotter stuffed with ground pork borghini and Ferrari. There are opportu- parts and the rough outer skin. Pepper, nutmeg, Post a photo on the USAG Italy shape, crumbly surface and salty taste is cinnamon and cloves can be added. nities to see them all, but this itinerary Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ best enjoyed after at least 24 months of includes only Ferrari, and the next stop VMCitaly. Or tag us: #VMCItaly.

8 Outlook March 23, 2018 News briefs

Army Emergency Relief campaign purpose and components of a federal The Army Emergency Relief campaign resumè. Learn how to create an effective kicked off March 5. The fundraising resumè by evaluating job announcements campaign runs through May 15; anyone and using keywords for a targeted who would like to donate should see resumè. Open to all transitioning service their unit representative or contact AER members, family members, Department at DSN 634-8524, comm. 0444-71- of Defense civilian employees, retirees 8524. In its 76th year, the them this year and veterans. is "There for those who Serve." The workshop takes place April 16, June 25, July 23, Aug. 28 and Sept. Blended Retirement System 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Soldier for Department of the Army Retirement Life-Transition Assistance Center, Services Officer Mark Overberg will Building 126, Room K. Please bring conduct a Blended Retirement Services your own writing supplies to the briefing March 26 at the post theater on workshop. Seating is limited, so you Caserma Ederle. All service members must be registered to attend. Contact are encouraged to attend. Two sessions the SFL-TAP Center at DSN 314-637- will take place: 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 8151/8152/8154/8153, or email usarmy. p.m. An 18+ years briefing will take usag-italy.imcom-europe.mbx.sfl-tap@ American Red Cross Month place for retiring Soldiers from 2:30-4 mail.mil to register. VICENZA — In honor of the March observation of American Red Cross p.m. Month in the United States, U.S. Army Garrison Italy Commander Erik Each session will include a questions OU on Ederle M. Berdy (front middle) cuts a cake with Megan Brown, director of and answers session, and the Army The University of Oklahoma is now at Vicenza American Red Cross. Also on hand to help celebrate were Community Service financial counselor Vicenza. An OU representative will be USAG Italy Command Sgt. Maj. Mason L. Bryant (front right) and a will be on hand. available every Wednesday from 2:30- group of attendees, to include some volunteers. The ARC here will offer The new system went into effect Jan. 5:30 p.m. in the Ederle Education Center, an Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course March 29 in Building 1. Active component members with Building 126. OU offers three graduate 300A on Caserma Ederle. For more information about classes, the fewer than 12 years of service and U.S. programs: Master of Human Relations, organization, or how you can volunteer, call DSN 637-8916. Army Reserve component members Master of International Relations, and (Photo by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office) with fewer than 4,320 points as of Dec. Master of Education. Additionally, the 31, 2017, are able to choose to opt in Human Relations program offers two to the system if they choose. The opt-in graduate certificates: Human Relations window started will end Dec. 31, 2018. Diversity and Development, and Contact the retirement services officer Helping Skills in Human Relations. at DSN 637-7747 or the ACS financial Stop by the education center or send an At the movies counselor at 634-8634 for more email to [email protected] for information. more information about the programs.

Call for scholarship applications Education center graduation The Vicenza Sergeants Major Every year, the Army Education Association is pleased to offer Center plays host to a Graduation scholarships to graduating high school Recognition Ceremony to celebrate and students in the Vicenza community honor the academic achievements of the whose sponsor is an active, guard, military community. The ceremony will reserve, or retired enlisted service take place May 24 from 11 a.m. to noon member. Scholarships will be awarded at the Golden Lion. Anyone who has based on academic performance, graduated in the past year or is within demonstrated leadership abilities and 12 semester hours from graduation are school/community service. invited to participate. Deadline for applications is April 16. If interested, please stop by the To request an application, please email Army Education Center, Bldg. 126 on [email protected]; Subject: Caserma Ederle, or contact by phone or Sherlock Gnomes VSMA application request. email: DSN 637-8141, comm. 0444-61- (Rated PG) 8141; [email protected] to Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet recruit renowned detective Sherlock Federal resumè workshop pick up an application. Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden Learn how to complete the "outline Applications for the ceremony are due ornaments. format" federal resumè. Identify the no later than May 1. Mar 23 7 p.m. Pacific Rim Uprising in 3D (PG-13) 10 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) Mar 24 3 p.m. Sherlock Gnomes in 3D (PG) 6 p.m. Pacific Rim Uprising (PG-13) Mar 25 3 p.m. Sherlock Gnomes (PG) 6 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) Mar 28 7 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) Mar 29 7 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) Mar 30 7 p.m. Ready Player One in 3D (PG-13) 10 p.m. Acrimony (R) Mar 31 3 p.m. Ready Player One (PG-13) 6 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) April 1 3 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) 6 p.m. Ready Player One (PG-13) April 4 7 p.m. Acrimony (R) April 5 7 p.m. Ready Player One (PG-13) April 6 7 p.m. A Quiet Place (R) 10 p.m. Blockers (R) April 7 3 p.m. A Wrinkle in Time (PG) EggStravaganza! 6 p.m. Tomb Raider (PG-13) VICENZA — The Vicenza Military Community is invited to the annual April 8 3 p.m. Pacific Rim (PG-13) Easter Eggstravaganza event March 31 at the Caserma Ederle Track 6 p.m. Blockers (R) and Field. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. In 2017, Admission more than 10,000 plastic eggs were stuffed and spread throughout the 3D first run: Adult $8.50/Under 12 $5.75 field for children to fill their baskets. 3D second run: Adult $8/Under 12 $5.50 (File photo, April 2017, by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) First run: Adult $6.50/Under 12, $3.75; Second run: Adult $6/Under 12 $3.50 Schedule is subject to change without notice.

9 Outlook March 23, 2018 Out & About by Anna Terracino, VMC Public Affairs Office

This year Easter is celebrated April 1. Easter, Pasqua, in Italy is a sacred season for Catholics and is accompanied by several traditions and cultural customs. For example, on Good Friday, many communities Flower Festival, Noale remember the day with Passion processions. In some Italian regions, including Veneto, Italians decorate hard-boiled eggs, especially for picnics on Easter Monday, or Pasquetta in Italian. Many bars, pastry shops and supermarkets feature brightly wrapped Uova di Pasqua, chocolate Easter eggs. They come in many different sizes and different prices, and you can choose between milk and dark chocolate. All except the tiniest eggs contain a surprise. Some producers distinguish between chocolate eggs for children and grown-ups. Adults often find their eggs contain little silver picture frames or gold–dipped costume jewelry. The very best eggs are handmade by artisans, who offer the service of inserting a surprise supplied by the purchaser. Such surprises can vary Fishing Fair, Vicenza from simple mementos to expensive gifts such as jewelry. Typical Easter dishes are lamb and special stuffed or layered pasta dishes such as lasagna, manicotti, and painting and photo exhibits; food booths featuring the local crafts and products; street artists; entertainment pasticcio. You will also find special pastries such as traditional spit-roasted quail and other local specialties for children and face-painting. colomba. The dove, a symbol of peace, gives form open at 7 p.m. Charity raffle; live music and dancing to this traditional sweet bread that is to Easter what starts at 9 p.m. 39a Su e Zo Per i Ponti panettone is to Christmas. It has the same consis- 39th Up and Down over the Bridges tency, without the candied fruits, and is covered with Haru no Kaze – Vento di Primavera April 14-15, Venice, 12 km non-competitive walk glaze and almonds. Japanese Spring Wind Festival which crosses 43 bridges, with departure and arrival in Other typical pastries are focaccia and pastiera. Through March 25, Vicenza. Haru no Kaze means Piazza San Marco. This spring event involves thousands Pastiera is more common in southern Italy but it can "spring wind" and symbolically indicates the arrival of of people in a walk of solidarity around Venice alleys; also be found in some local pasticcerie (pastry stores). spring with its wind that carries away the winter giving April 14: 9 p.m., a special evening as a tribute to Venice Easter Monday is another important holiday in Italy. way to new lives. Workshops on typical Japanese food, and to the march, through choral singing and surprise It’s more than an extra day off work. It’s the unofficial kimono clothing, origami, ikebana, bonsai. Free classes events; “Su e Zo Night Live” at the Hard Rock Café; start of spring and a chance to go for a picnic with and workshops will be held at the Youth Information April 15: 9 a.m. Holy Mass in San Marco Basilica. At friends and family. Schools and most stores will be Center, Contrà Barche 55, unless otherwise specified. 10:30 a.m., the march departs from Piazza San Marco; closed. Seating is limited for both free and paid classes. 12:30 p.m. folk group parade in Piazza San Marco Reserve a seat by calling 345-6497944. An English- with award ceremony for the largest groups and best speaking operator is available. folk groups; 1 p.m., parade and awards to the best folk VENETO & NEARBY group. 532a Fiera di Lonigo There are four official refreshment points. The event 532nd Trade Fair will take place regardless of weather conditions. Tulipanomania March 23-26, Lonigo, about 18 miles southwest of Registration fee: €6,50 (pre-booked at www.suezo.it or Tulipmania Vicenza. March 24, 4 p.m.-midnight; March 25-27, 9 appointed ticket points http://www.suezo.it/en/punti- Through April 29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (closes at 6 p.m. in a.m.-midnight; exhibit and sale of Vicentine products vendita ) or €8 (sold at the ticket booths on the day of March), Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona), Parco Giardino and wines; flower and plant exhibit and market; local the event at the ticket booths in St. Mark's Square, at Sigurtà, Via Cavour 1. Three hundred varieties of craft displays, agricultural equipment, garden and the railway station and at the Tronchetto parking lot). tulips, hyacinths, narcissus allium, anemones, and leisure exhibit and sale; Bavarian products and beers; other plants from Holland and Turkey. Entrance fee: carnival rides. Rivoluzione Galileo. L’arte incontra la scienza €12,50; discount €10 for children age 5-14 and for Galileo Revolution. Art meets Science senior citizens older than 65; free for children under 5. Mondo Motori Show Through April 22, Padova, Monte di Pietà Palace, Motor Show Piazza Duomo. Weekdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, Giardinity March 24, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and March 25, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sundays and Italian holidays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. This Flower Festival Vicenza, Via dell'Oreficeria 16. Entrance fee: €14, exhibit aims to investigate the influence of Galileo’s March 24-April 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Vescovana (Padova), reduced €10; to request the reduced entrance fee, visit discoveries on art history and on people’s perception Villa Pisani Bolognesi Sabrin, Via Roma 25. More than http://www.mondomotorishow.it/riduzioni. Free for of the universe. Entrance fee: €12; reduced: €10. 70,000 Dutch tulips; flower and craft exhibit and sale; children younger than 10. live music; workshops; cooking courses with flowers Andy Warhol Exhibit and herbs; flower arrangement courses. Entrance fee: Pasqualandia Through May 1, Treviso, Casa dei Carraresi, Via €8; €6 for children age 6-10 and senior citizens over 65; Land of Easter – Flower Festival Palestro 33/38. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free for children younger than 6. March 31-April 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Lido di Jesolo, Piazza Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. This exhibit is focused Mazzini. Flowers, plants, crafts and holiday specialties on the concept of superstars. With the help of video Festa di San Giuseppe e Festa della Quaglia exhibit and sale; entertainment and workshops for contributions, visitors can experiment the New York allo Spiedo children. Free entry. climate of the 1960s and 1970s and understand the St. Joseph Festival and Spit-Roasted Quail Fair pursuit of pop icons. Entrance fee: €12; reduced €10 Through March 25, Villaganzerla, about 9 miles south Fuori Mercato (students younger than 26); €8 (children aged 6-18); of Vicenza. Carnival rides, fair trade market, craft show, Vintage, Crafts and Creative Recycling free for children younger than 6. Exhibit and Sale March 31 and April 1-2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Vicenza, Piazza Frida Kahlo – Oltre il mito delle Erbe. Frida Kahlo – Beyond the myth Through June 3, Milan, Mudec, Museo delle Culture, Primavera in Castello Via Tortona 56. A full exhibition dedicated to Frida Spring at the Castle Kahlo, from the beginning of her career until the latest April 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and April 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., steps of her artistic production. The works on display Roncade (Treviso), at the Roncade Castle, Via Roma do not follow a chronological order, as they are divided 141. Flowers, plants and craft exhibit and sale; into five sections, including politics, women, violence, workshops for children and adults; food booths. nature and death. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Entrance fee: April 7, €5; April 2, €7.50, which includes Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday a bottle of wine; reduced €0.50 for visitors younger 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; closed on Monday morning. than 18. Free for children younger than 6. Entrance fee; €13; reduced €11.

Noale in Fiore Egitto. Dei, faraoni e Uomini Noale with Flowers Egypt. God, Pharaohs, and Men April 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Noale (Venice), Piazza Castello, Through Sept. 18, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza XX Settembre. Hundreds of businesses from Jesolo, Via Aquileia 123. This exhibit offers a display all over Italy display their flowers, plants, trees, patio of Egyptian artifacts coming from the most important furniture and garden tools. collections of Italian and foreign museums. Visitors not only have a chance to see, know, and analyze the La Corte Fiorita Egyptian world, they can also feel it, thanks to many Flower and Plant Festival interactive parts. Entrance fee: €16; reduced: €12 Motor Show, Vicenza April 8, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Badia Polesine (Rovigo). Flower (senior citizens older than 65; students and people and plant exhibit and sale; garden and patio furniture; with disabilities); €8 (children aged 6-12); free for

10 Outlook March 23, 2018 Out & About children younger than 6. Tickets include audio guide. March 24: 9 p.m., Donkey race presentation; 11 p.m. drummers and flag-throwing competitions Il silenzio assordante di Chernobyl March 25: 19 a.m., Town district participant Chernobyl’s Deafening Silence presentation; 10:45 a.m. drummers and flag-throwers; Through Aug. 26, 2-8 p.m. (last entrance at 6 p.m.), 11:45 a.m. historical parade; 4 p.m. donkey race. Vicenza, former Caserma Borghesi, Via Borgo Casale In case of inclement weather, the race will be postponed 49. Multimedia exhibit on the Chernobyl nuclear to March 26. accident and its consequences. Entrance fee: €8; free for children younger than 10. Volterragusto Flavors in Volterra La Partita a Scacchi a personaggi viventi March 24, 3-8 p.m. and March 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Live Chess Game Volterra, Piazza dei Priori. Exhibit and sale of local Sept. 7-9, Marostica, Piazza degli Scacchi, about 18 gastronomical products including the famous local miles north of Vicenza. Grand opening Sept. 7 at 9 white truffles, wine, cheese and chocolate. Food p.m., Sept. 8-9, 9 p.m. This chess match commemorates booths; Tuscan cigar sampling accompanied by wine, the historic chess match of 1454. The game is a re- beer and chocolate; wine tasting. Free event. enactment of the match that Lord Taddeo Parisio held to determine the marriage of his daughter. Capodanno di Pisa Purchase tickets well in advance online at http://www. Pisa’s New Year’s Day marosticascacchi.it/it/partitaascacchi/ticket.html#1. March 24-25. Pisa celebrates the New Year twice, on Jan. 1 and also March 25. The Pisans have not forgotten their traditions, and each year they mark Toto (Photo by Cesare Greselin) the beginning of the year as was their custom between MARKETS the 10th century and 1749, when New Year's Day coincided with the Annunciation, nine months before Christmas. Today, just like then, the beginning of CONCERTS/SPORTS Cerea (Verona): March 25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Via Farfusola 6 the Pisan Year is marked by a sort of solar clock, a (about 150 vendors) physical phenomenon as simple as it is spectacular and Dolo (Venice): March 25, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Cantiere intriguing: at midday sharp a ray of sunlight penetrates Marcus Miller – March 26 Bologna; March 27 Milan (about 80 vendors) the cathedral through a round nave window, landing G3 – Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Uli Jon Roth – April on a marble egg on a shelf surmounting a column next 2 Rome, April 3 Florence, April 4 Milan Piazzola sul Brenta (Padova): March 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Via to the pulpit of Giovanni Pisano, on the opposite side. Bob Dylan – April 3-5 Rome; April 7 Florence; April Camerini (about 700 vendors) March 24, grand opening at 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. live music 8 Mantova; April 9 Milan; April 26 Jesolo; April 27 Spresiano (Treviso): March 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza and medieval dancing; 11 p.m. fireworks. Verona Luciano Rigo (about 100 vendors) March 25, 9 a.m. historical procession; at noon in Norah Jones – April 8 Milan; April 9 Torino Piazza dei Cavalieri, New Year’s ceremony; 4 p.m. Afterhours – April 10 Assago (Milan) Treviso: March 25, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Borgo Cavour historical parades; 6:30 p.m. regatta; 9 p.m. concert in Roger Waters – April 17-18 Assago (Milan); April (about 80 vendors) Piazza dei Cavalieri. 21-22 and April 24-25 Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna); Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona): March 25, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., July 11 Lucca; July 17-18 Assago Piazza Carlo Alberto and downtown streets (about 120 Lo scoppio del carro Phil Rudd – May 5 Bologna; May 13 Rome vendors) Explosion of the Cart Anastacia – May 6 Brescia; May 7 Rome; May 9 April 1, 10 a.m., Florence, Piazza del Duomo. Florence Bologna; May 10 Milan Marostica (Vicenza): April 1, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza Castello (135 vendors) celebrates Easter Sunday in a very special way. The Martin Barre (Jethro Tull’s guitarist) – May 9 Explosion of the Cart dates back more than 350 years; Lugagnano di Sona (Verona) Noventa Vicentina (Vicenza): April 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza it is a wagon built in 1622 that stands three stories The Vamp – May 22 Milan IV Novembre (120 vendors) high, pulled through the downtown streets by a pair of Patti Smith – June 10 Rome oxen decorated in garland. According to local legend, a Gun ‘N’ Roses – June 15 Florence Vittorio Veneto (Treviso): April 1, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Serravalle, Piazza Minucci and surrounding streets (75 vendors) young Florentine named Pazzino took part in the first Iron Maiden – June 16 Florence; July 9 Milan; July 17 Crusade in the Holy Land in 1099. When he returned Trieste to Florence, he brought back three flints from the Holy Ozzy Osbourne – June 17 Florence Sepulchre, still preserved in the Church of SS. Apostoli. Marilyn Manson – June 19 Milan TUSCANY Nowadays, the ceremony starts around 10 a.m., when Shakira – June 21 Assago (Milan) a priest rubs Pazzino’s three flints together until they Liam Gallagher – June 21 Milan spark and light the Easter candle; this, in turn, is used Pearl Jam – June 24 Padova Festa del Cioccolato- Choco Moments to light some coals which are placed in a container Sons of Apollo – June 24 Milan Chocolate Festival on the cart. During the procession, the cart is Billy Idol – June 28 Padova March 23-25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Lucca, Piazza Napoleone. accompanied by drummers, flag throwers and figures Santana – June 29 Padova A great variety of chocolates from the best Italian dressed in historical costumes. Then, around 11 a.m., Simple Minds – July 5 Marostica chocolatiers; chocolate shows; workshops for children; the archbishop uses the fire to light a dove-shaped Ringo Starr – July 8 Lucca; July 9 Marostica; July 11 cooking shows and demonstrations. Free entry. rocket (called colombina) and this in turns flies out Rome down a wire to the outside of the church and collides Deep Purple – July 9 Verona Irlanda in Festa with the cart in the square, setting off a spectacular Lenny Kravitz – July 16 Verona; July 17 Lucca Irish Fest firework display. Free event. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – July 17 Lucca March 24, 7 p.m.-midnight; Florence, Auditorium James Taylor – July 20 Lucca; July 22 (Pompei, Naples); Flog, Via Michele Mercati 24 b. Typical Irish cuisine Monet Experience e gli Impressionisti July 23 Terme di Caracalla (Rome) and beer; live Celtic music and Irish dancing, kick Monet Experience and the Impressionists King Crimson – July 22-23 Rome; July 25 Lucca; July boxing, carnival rides. Free entrance to all concerts Through May 1, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Florence, 27-28 Venice and events. Piazza Santo Stefano 5. In this multimedia exhibit, Scorpions – July 23 Verona Monet's masterpieces expand to 360 degrees on the Sting – July 28 Rome; July 29 Verona; July 30 Naples Palio dei Somari giant display screens, allowing visitors to immerse Eminem – Sept. 7 Milan Donkey Race themselves in his universe and in the beauty of the Thirty Seconds to Mars – Sept. 8 Torrita di Siena (Siena) nature he painted. Entrance fee: €13; reduced: €10 for U2 – Oct. 15 Assago (Milan) students and senior citizens older David Garrett – Oct. 17 Rome; Oct. 19 Florence; Oct. than 65: €8 (children aged 6-12); 20 Assago (Milan) Explosion of the Cart, Florence free for children younger than 6. Elton John – May 29-30, 2019, Verona ITALIAN ARTISTS Sagra del Cedro e Palio Gianni Morandi – March 28 Assago (Milan) delle Botti Gianna Nannini – March 29 Casalecchio di Reno Cedar Festival and Barrel (Bologna); April 6 Conegliano (Treviso); April 7 Competition Padova; April 11 Livorno; April 13 Assago (Milan) April 2, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Bibbona Angelo Branduardi – April 10 Milan; April 20 Torino (Livorno). Local product and Lorenzo Live – May 15-16, May 18-19, May 21-22 craft exhibit and sale; in the Verona; June 9 and June 12 Padova afternoon, bingo and other Vasco Rossi – June 6-7 Padova traditional games are played in Ennio Morricone – June 16-17 Rome the main square. Live music and OTHER sampling of local products and FIM Superbike World Championship – May 5, July wines; in the afternoon, historical 6-8 Misano Adriatico (Rimini) parade and the town’s districts MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship – compete in the traditional barrel May 11-13 Imola (Bologna) race. Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Palladio (See MARKETS, page 12) Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone.it and www. geticket.it. 11 Outlook March 23, 2018 Mayors' Summit CASERMA EDERLE — U.S. Army Garrison Italy Commander Col. Erik M. Berdy (standing, middle) and Italian Base Commander Col. Umberto D’Andria (right) address participants in the first Mayors’ Summit held at the Golden Lion conference center March 13, as Anna Ciccotti, community and media relations officer, assists with translation. Mayors and civic leaders from 20 towns, where the majority of military families reside in the province of Vicenza, attended the event. Discussion revolved around an agenda of items to make the U.S.- Italian communities stronger. More photos of the event may be found at https://www.flickr. com/photos/usagvicenza/ sets/72157691485706912. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Family & MWR TUSCANY MARKETS Yellow Pin Bowling Preschool Story Time ENTERTAINMENT & TRIPS Friday & Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. March 29, 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Continued from page 11) The Arena, Caserma Ederle Library, Caserma Ederle Bowl a strike on your first ball with Join the library staff for weekly Bientina (Pisa): March 24-25, 8 a.m.-7 Lucerne, Switzerland Express p.m., Piazza Vittorio Emanuele (about 140 the yellow pin in the No. 1 position storytime, with a different theme vendors) March 31, 4:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., $95 and receive a free game. Or enjoy each week. This event is geared ODR, Caserma Ederle some great food from the Strike toward children ages 3 to 5 years. Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo): March Visit Lucerne, gateway to central Zone Snack Bar while enjoying free Activities include making a craft, 25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Piazza Del Municipio Switzerland. Enjoy a guided tour and Wi-Fi. Each game costs $3; $2.50 listening to stories and meeting new visit the old town and water tower. shoe rental. friends. Cecina (Livorno): March 25, 8 a.m.-8 After the tour, enjoy free time for p.m., Piazza Guerrazzi and Via Cavour lunch and shopping on the famous Caving the Buso della Rana Sketchbook Sessions Hertensteinstrasse. Passport required. April 7, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., $85 March 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Florence: March 25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza ODR, Caserma Ederle $5 per class (plus sketchbook) dei Ciompi Darby Easter Fest Expect to get down and dirty as you Art Center, Caserma Ederle Grosseto: March 24-25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., March 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. head underground to explore the Learn to use your sketchbook Piazza Stefano de Maria Community Center, Camp Darby dark tunnels of the Veneto's largest as a means to create every day. All you need is a basket and a smile cave system, the Buso della Rana, Participants will learn simple Montemurlo (Prato): March 25, 9 a.m.-6 for this year's Darby Easter Fest. with more than 34 kilometers of sketching techniques and use of p.m., Piazza della Costituzione Children will enjoy an Easter egg explored tunnels. ODR will take mixed media and watercolor. hunt, games, and visits/pictures with you to the small town of Monte di Montevarchi (Arezzo): March 25, 9 a.m.- the Easter Bunny. Malo, just north of Vicenza. This Interviewing Skills 7 pm. Via dei Musei and nearby streets is a moderately strenuous activity April 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (about 100 vendors) Easter Lunch in Sirmione with rocky, slick and uneven terrain. ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $90 Expect to get dirty and bring a Learn effective strategies so that you Prato: March 24-25, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza ODR, Caserma Ederle change of clothes. Trip includes will be prepared to make a great San Francesco This Easter, let Outdoor Recreation transportation, facilitator, guide, first impression, answer questions Viareggio (Lucca): March 24-25, 9 a.m. – take care of the arrangements for instruction, equipment and picnic effectively and land your next 6 p.m., Piazza D’Azeglio you. Enjoy Easter lunch in the lunch. position. Sign up no later than two beautiful town of Sirmione, followed days before the class. Call DSN 634- Arezzo: March 31-April 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., by free time to take in the sights 7500, comm. 0444-71-7500, for more Piazza Grande (about 1,000 vendors) on the peninsula. Cost includes CLASSES & WORKSHOPS information. transportation, lunch and trip Carmignano (Prato): April 1, 9:30 a.m.- facilitator. 7p.m., Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and Resiliency Through Art - Midday Piazza Matteotti Darby San Rossore Stable Trip March 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FITNESS & SPORTS April 6, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Art Center, Caserma Ederle Cascina (Pisa): April 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Corso Matteotti $40 for children not enrolled in Enjoy this midday program that BOSS Morning Bike Rides Child & Youth Services focuses on the process of personal March 30, 6-7:30 a.m. Livorno: April 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Darby Childcare, Bldg. 726 expression through art in a small ODR, Caserma Ederle Cavour Camp Darby group setting. Participants will find New and experienced riders alike are Sign up your School Age Center art naturally therapeutic in this invited to join, and no registration Orbetello (Grosseto): March 31-April 1, child for this trip to the San Rossore facilitated program. No prior art is required for the weekly morning 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Corso Italia, Piazza Eroe Stables. They will learn about pony dei Due Mondi, Piazza del Plebiscito experience is needed or required. bike rides. Bring road bicycle, care and how to ride. Trip includes First two sessions free; following transportation, supervision, light sessions will be based on studio time helmet, spare inner tube, and water Pietrasanta (Lucca): April 1, 9 a.m.-7 snack, time with ponies. fee. Active-duty Soldiers free. Each and snacks as needed. p.m., Piazza Duomo session limited to eight individuals. Florence: A Guided Tour Variety of fitness classes San Giuliano Terme (Pisa): April 1, 9 Dates & time vary a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Shelley and Piazza April 7, 5 a.m.-10 p.m., $85 Darby Parent Advisory Italia ODR, Caserma Ederle Council Meeting $5 per class/$35 for 10 classes Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle Tour the capital of Tuscany and the March 28, noon-1 p.m. San Miniato (Pisa): April 1, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., province of Florence. This city has Youth Center, Camp Darby Zumba®, Yoga, Cycling, Pilates, Piazza del Popolo a rich history as a center of trade All parents are invited and Power Pump, Kettlebell Strength & and finance in medieval Europe encouraged to attend the CYS Parent Conditioning, and HIT Fit. Stop Scarperia (Firenze): April 1, 8:30 a.m.- and is home to numerous religious Advisory Council Meeting. This is a by the fitness center to learn more. 7:30 p.m.; downtown squares and streets and republic revolutions. Florence great opportunity to meet and discuss Purchase tickets for all fitness classes at the front desk and present to Follow us on Pinterest for more is considered the birthplace of the questions and concerns about CYS markets, concerts and other Italian Renaissance. There will instructor. with the CYS Parent Advisory Board Out & About events. be a guided tour and, afterward, and program managers. A light lunch For more events and information, see the FMWR calendar on the USAG Italy www.pinterest.com/USAGItaly participants are free to explore the will be served. website: www.italy.army.mil. city. See Out & About, pages 10-11.

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