Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www.italy.army.mil August 24, 2018 | Vol. 51 | Issue 16 What’s Inside 2 August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month 3 Soldiers across Army to get new meal system 5 Get ready for school

Logistics Readiness Center Italy staff members from the inspection section, Claudio Riva (far back) and Luca Maurizio (foreground) conduct maintenance checks for serviceability of a vehicle during an Installation Staging Area process exercise 7 held at Caserma Del Din July 24 . (Photo by Graigg Faggionato, 7th ATC) Teenvenuti program USAG Italy improves power projection capability in Vicenza Proof of Principle exercise July 24. Menzies, director of LRC-Italy, 405th By Laura Kreider The exercise took place at Caserma Del Army Field Support Brigade-Europe and VMC Public Affairs Office Din and involved Soldiers and civilians Africa. “The purpose of this first-ever 9 from Logistics Readiness Center-Italy, training was to validate our processes DODEA Teacher of Year VICENZA — U.S. and Italian partners 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and procedures for deploying the 173rd at U.S. Army Garrison Italy improved (Airborne) and USAG Italy. rapidly, train and improve interopera- their skills in readying deployable units, “We developed a very deliberate train- bility within LRC-Italy and other units 10 specifically the 173rd Airborne Brigade, ing plan in order to ensure that this train- involved, and to identify areas that need BOSS car, for rapid deployment from south of the ing event was successful and improved improvements.” motorcycle show Alps during an Installation Staging Area interoperability,” said Alexander G. See POWER, page 4 12 Vicenza, US Army Africa welcomes commanding general Out & About By Meredith March U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs Office

VICENZA — Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr. as- sumed command of U.S. Army Africa from Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf in a change of command ceremony held Aug. 2 at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle. Cloutier is the seventh general officer to command USARAF since the organization was established in Monte Berico, Vicenza 2008. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, presided over the ceremony, 14 addressing the audience of U.S. Army Africa and Vi- First-day-of-school jitters cenza Military Community service members, civil- Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr., incoming commanding general, U.S. ian employees and invited guests, including partners Army Africa, delivers remarks at the USARAF change of command 16 ceremony held at Caserma Ederle Aug. 2. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Garza) See GENERAL, page 4 Sign up for a trip, class, workshop New defense budget authorizes pay raise

By David Vergun The president said the NDAA is the the Army's vision, resources our modern- “largest defense spending increase in a Changes coming Army News Service ization initiatives and priorities, allows generation.” us to continue to increase the readiness for Outlook The NDAA calls for funding that will and lethality of the force, and postures 2 issues left WASHINGTON — President Donald provide for an additional 4,000 Soldiers. the Army to meet the requirements of the Beginning Oct. 1, the Outlook J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2019 Na- The funding is also expected to replace National Defense Strategy.” newspaper will go digital. tional Defense Authorization Act, which aging vehicles like Abrams tanks and The $148 billion portion of the budget Due to budget and manpower provides for a 2.6 percent pay raise for Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and fund the will support an increase of active-duty troops, the highest increase in nine years, new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, he not- end strength by 4,000, support the es- constraints, the printed version as well as a 3.4 percent increase for ba- ed. tablishment of Army Futures Command, of the newspaper will be online sic allowance for subsistence and a 2.9 An Army press release dated Aug. 3 restore decisive action readiness and only. percent increase for basic allowance for praised the congressional passage of the improve “our aging equipment fleets” Anyone with questions housing. act, leading up to the signing: among other things like “improving hir- may contact the editor at Trump signed the NDAA Aug. 13 at “The Department of the Army applauds ing practices for childcare services at [email protected]. Fort Drum, New York, surrounded by the swift passage of the [FY19 NDAA], troops from the 10th Mountain Division. which authorizes a budget that supports See RAISE, page 3 Speak Out By Laura Kreider and Chiara Mattirolo August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month. What is a force protection measure you use?

Kayla McIntyre Paige Henderson Brittnee Lopez Airman Anthony Blackman Grazia Angeli Family member Ederle Fitness Center FMWR – Robert Castaneda DMC DPTMS CPAC instructor Ederle Fitness Center 731st Munitions Sqdn. “A force protection measure “Being observant, I notice “I never post pictures my family uses is to “Be aware “I am careful of “I always have a always be aware of our things that are of my travels until return of surroundings what I post on first aid kit out of place or packages and I am back home.” surroundings. Be aware and people.” social media.” at all times of what is available.” that look different." going on around you.” August: Antiterrorism Awareness Month dows, stop “checking in” on social me- authorities to gather information relative By Michael W. Fulcher dia, or we may even avoid being alone in to the safety and security situation in USARAF AT/FP Specialist vulnerable locations. These are all good your travel destination. Foreign travel practices, but do we consider these things briefings are provided by many agencies VICENZA — Last year, in a message while vacationing? Taking a vacation or within the local military community and published for Antiterrorism Awareness a holiday from work or normal routines tourist information can be obtained as Month, it was noted that if one typed is a good thing, however, it should not well through media outlets. The travel the word “terrorism” into Google, there mean taking a vacation or holiday from section of the U.S. State Department pro- Defense TV is the first would be approximately 151 million re- security awareness. vides updated travel alerts and warnings. official on-demand military Considering our location in northern This is a great resource when planning sults displayed, including websites, arti- channel for the connected cles, pictures and other content related to Italy, there are many places within It- your travels. that particular word. aly — and within Europe — which are Safety and security are paramount to generation. Terrorism has become so present in our amazing holiday or vacation locations. the success of every mission, whether it’s Available for free through lives as a result of constant news cov- There are quite a lot of historical loca- military or a mission to relax on vaca- your app store with any erage of world events that people could tions and natural wonders to be found tion. Keeping in mind some principles of Internet-capable device. treat it as an afterthought until news of within a short distance from our homes, antiterrorism and the agencies available another event surfaces. This indicates and we should take advantage of the op- to help can reduce your potential of being the necessity of increasing antiterrorism portunity we have by living in the Vicen- targeted. It can also reduce the feelings awareness and a of isolation and confusion U.S. Army Europe Commander continuing evolution that may arise in the event Lt. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli of our awareness ini- that there is an emergency tiatives. situation. It is imperative U.S. Army Africa Commander August is the annu- that each person takes Maj. Gen. al U.S. Army Anti- charge of their own indi- Roger L. Cloutier Jr. terrorism Awareness vidual protection by rec- Month, an ongoing ognizing, reporting and USAG Italy Commander campaign aimed at maintaining safe practices and Publisher promoting tips, tools and have a plan to respond Col. Erik M. Berdy and strategies for to emergencies whether at recognizing indica- home or while traveling. USAG Italy Public Affairs Director tors of terrorism. There are posters, leaf- za and Darby communities. This time of AT professionals encourage communi- James E. Brooks lets, websites and manuals dedicated to year, as are able to enjoy time with fam- ty members to get out, enjoy the remain- Outlook Editor training and promoting of the AT aware- ily and friends vacationing and explor- der of summer and take family vacations. Karin J. Martinez ness program. ing, we should also ensure we maintain Maintaining an increased level of secu- The trouble with routine awareness ini- an increased level of security vigilance. rity awareness in the planning and exe- Public Affairs Staff tiatives is the same trouble businesses Over the past several years, right here cution of your holidays is important and Anna Ciccotti have with commercial advertisements. in Europe, there have been a number of will help to identify potential locations to Laura Kreider Once advertisements have been around catastrophic events that affected many avoid. Chiara Mattirolo for a while, they become overlooked and tourists. Resources Anna Terracino are eventually replaced by new adver- If we recall the events from Nice, Bar- U.S. State Department advisories Mark Turney tisements designed to grab the attention celona, London and Paris, we will also https://travel.state.gov/content/travel The Outlook is an authorized publication of the consumer. AT awareness train- notice that civilian leisure locations and en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories. supporting the USAG Italy command ing initiatives are similar, so we must activities were targeted. When these html information program as provided by think a bit more practically in how we events occurred, there was a great deal AR 360-1. All editorial content of the Outlook is prepared, edited and approved approach awareness and discussions of of confusion in the initial moments and U.S. State Department STEP by the USAG Italy Public Affairs Office, how we may protect ourselves stateside hours following the incident. Travelers https://travel.state.gov/content/travel Unit 31401, Box 10, APO, AE 09630, or abroad. should be aware of what resources are en/international-travel/before-you- located in Bldg. 10 on Caserma Ederle in In addition to the proven methods of available to assist U.S. citizens while go/step.html Vicenza, Italy. protecting ourselves, such as being aware traveling abroad. Contents of the Outlook are not of our surroundings, avoiding large gath- The U.S. State Department Safe Travel- Reporting for USAG Italy, Vicenza necessarily the official news of, or erings, eliminating patterns in our behav- er Enrollment Program, better known as https://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/ endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the ior, and disabling the geo-tagging fea- STEP, is an effective method of notifying DSN 314-537-2176 Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Installation Management tures on our social media accounts, other U.S. embassies and/or consulates of your Comm., +49 (0) 611 143 537 2176 Command-Europe, U.S. Army Garrison measures that add to personal security intended locations of travel. Registering (24-hour hotline for reporting Italy or U.S. Army Africa. exist. We should realize that persons with intended travels in STEP allows the U.S. suspicious activity) embassy consular offices the ability to The Outlook accepts submissions. Call bad intentions may use any and all meth- the editor with questions at DSN 637- ods to gather information on a potential know where you are, how to contact you, Provost Marshal Office 8031, comm. 0444-61-8031, or submit target and we must do our best to reduce and to better assist you in the event of 0444-71-7115 via email at usarmy.vmc.pao@mail. the possibility of being targeted. any emergency in the country or location mil. A submission does not guarantee publication. Submissions may be edited In our workplaces, homes and overseas you are visiting. Counterintelligence Duty Agent at the discretion of the Public Affairs staff. communities, we may choose to alter our Another important thing you may con- 331-172-2142. routes of travel, lock our doors and win- sider before travel is to contact your local (See related article, page 4.)

2 Outlook August 24, 2018 Army transitions to automated meal system

Food and Field Services Branch, Army ry Lock, chief of Military Compensation serve units are mobilized, Soldiers from By Joe Lacdan G-4, at the Pentagon. and Entitlements. “What we're trying to those units will benefit from the conve- Army News Service The Army actually began its pilot pro- do ... is give commanders an efficient, -ef nience as well, Lock said. Commanders gram in the fall of 2017 at three loca- fective system to account for a member's will also be able track whether Soldiers WASHINGTON — The Army is phas- tions: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, meal entitlements.” are receiving their due entitlements. ing out its manual meal card system after Virginia; Fort Gordon, Georgia; and Fort The Army's meal card system dates decades of use. Soldiers will be able to Bragg, North Carolina. In January 2018, back to the World War II era, though Mobile DFACs sit down to eat sooner at dining facilities the Army began implementing the pro- tweaks have been made over the years, In addition to automation of dining fa- across the Army as the service fully tran- gram at other installations as well. Skelly said. cilities, the Army will also soon roll out sitions to its new automated meal entitle- The new automated meal entitlement The old system often caused delays in a “culinary outpost” for Soldiers. Food ment code system in September. management system will not just impact DFAC lines and presented an obstacle trucks with menu items prepared at Army Instead of presenting a for Soldiers participat- dining facilities will service some Sol- meal card, Soldiers will ing in large training ex- diers in garrison. simply swipe their com- ercises. Soldiers would “Soldiers can't always get back to their mon access card, which have to manually sign dining facility,” Skelly said. “So we're will contain an authori- into a written log after taking (the dining facility) to them.” zation code for the din- entering a DFAC or get With the food trucks, Soldiers will en- ing facility. checked into a log upon joy a menu of healthy options, Skelly The new system, de- leaving. The automated said. The menus will feature sandwiches, veloped by the Army's configuration will also wraps, salads, fruit and lean beef burgers. Software Engineering reduce errors. “All menus are designed to be healthi- Center, allows for the “That's a very anti- er,” Skelly said. “It's extending our feed- reading of a meal enti- quated and labor-inten- ing options.” tlement code that is in- sive program,” Skelly Food trucks will be manned by three to stalled on the CAC by said. four Soldiers and will feature a standard- a military personnel of- A smoother dining ex- ized menu, Skelly said. The location of fice. Some installations The Army is changing its meal plan after many years. A pilot program perience will help Sol- the trucks and their status will be updated have been testing the began in 2017 in Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. (File photo) diers focus on missions on an installation's social media pages, new system since Janu- and training, he said, and unit commanders will have the op- ary, but the deadline for adding that it falls in tion to specially request mobilization of all posts worldwide to transition to the Soldiers living in the barracks and eating line with guidance set by Secretary of the a food truck. new system is Oct. 1. at the dining facility. Even Soldiers re- Army Mark Esper. Skelly said the program is currently in The automated system will make it eas- ceiving basic allowance for subsistence The automated meal system is part of a the pilot stage and the Army has been ier for Soldiers to enter a DFAC, officials who are on temporary duty, special mis- larger push to remove manual mandatory testing food trucks at Fort Stewart, Geor- said, particularly those in large units. sions, institutional training or deploy- tasks to headquarters and below elements gia, and Fort Carson, Colorado. Also this “(The new system) will ultimately ments will have a code for meals placed of the Army, so units can focus on readi- month, food kiosks are scheduled to open speed them through the line at the din- on their CAC. ness and training, Skelly said. at Fort Stewart's Marne reception station ing facility,” said Jack Skelly, chief of the “It will impact every Soldier,” said Lar- When National Guard and Army Re- and at Fort Carson. Exchange service warns shoppers about scams DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is warning military shop- pers about scammers offering to broker the sale of used cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and boat engines through the Department of Defense retailer using the name “Exchange Inc.” “This has been an ongoing issue for several years now, and it has surfaced again where someone is using the Exchange's trademarked logo and name without per- mission to purportedly han- dle transactions in the United States on behalf of private sell- ers,” said Air Force Chief Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlist- ed adviser. Unauthorized sources have solicited military shoppers in the past to purchase motor Members of the U.S. Armed Forces can expect a significant bump in their salaries vehicles. (The Exchange does not have the authority to sell vehicles in the continental — the largest in nearly a decade — after President Donald Trump signed the 2019 United States.) More recently, these scammers have attempted to sell boat engines. National Defense Authorization Act during a visit to Fort Drum, New York, Aug. 13. Those who are responsible for these fraudulent sales attempts have left consumers (Photo by Michael Strasser) with the impression they are doing business with the DOD's oldest exchange service. RAISE The scammers typically direct potential buyers to use multiple third-party gift cards (Continued from page 1) to pay for purchases. Most recently, scammers required payment using Google Play gift cards. To verify any suspicious payment method requests, military shoppers can military childcare centers and assessing combat vehicle, future vertical lift, net- call Exchange Customer Service at 800-527-2345. the impacts of permanent changes of work improvements, air and missile de- “Often, the perpetrator cannot be identified because the methods they use are not station on the employment of military fense and Soldier lethality, said Davis S. traceable back to any individual,” Reyes said. spouses,” the release states. Welch, deputy director of the Army Bud- The Exchange operates solely on military installations and via ShopMyExchange. Funding includes upgrades for AH- get, in February, when the Army's budget com. The Exchange does not act as a broker in private transactions and does not 64E Apache, UH-60M Black Hawk and request was first made public. advertise in classified advertisement or resale websites. Shoppers who believe they CH-47F Chinook helicopters, as well as Secretary of Defense James Mattis may have been taken advantage of can file a complaint through the Internet Crime upgrades to Abrams tanks and Bradley weighed in on the NDAA's passage, as Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Fighting Vehicles. reported in an Aug. 1 Department of De- The budget also includes the purchase fense news release, saying he was grate- of hundreds of MSE and Javelin mis- ful for the bipartisan effort that moved siles and thousands of 155mm artillery the bill through Congress. Follow us on our website, projectiles, much of which will support “Together, they have demonstrated the missions in Europe. deep and abiding bipartisan support our www.italy.army.mil, Of particular note, much of the Army's military enjoys,” said Mattis. “It is now and on social media. $10.2 billion will be focused on the Ar- our duty to implement these policies re- my's six modernization priorities: long- sponsibly and ensure a culture of perfor- range precision fires, a next-generation mance and accountability.”

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3 Outlook August 24, 2018 POWER Stay vigilant during final summer trips (Continued from page 1) More than 20 Soldiers from 173rd Air- plan in advance. Be sure to discuss this protection measures and maintain situa- During Antiterrorism borne Brigade and 20 other U.S. and Ital- plan with your family. If something hap- tional awareness. ian civilians of the garrison workforce Awareness Month, and every pens and your family gets separated, ev- Some individual protection measures to supported different phases of the deploy- eryone knows where to meet up and you observe are as follows: day, maintaining situational ment exercise. still may be able to communicate with “The cooperation between all participat- awareness during one another. lKeep a low profile; make an effort to ing units was great and we expected that Communications during a crisis or in- blend into the local environment. crisis/incident is vital all along,” said Menzies. cident may become difficult, since -tele lBe aware of your surroundings. to safety, well-being The first phase of the deployment pro- communications systems in an affected lAlways let someone know where you cess was preparing vehicles and equip- area can get overwhelmed and prevent are going and when you expect to return. VICENZA — With summer wrapping ment. The following step included over- or delay phone calls. Message delivery lAvoid planned gatherings or demon- up, many families will set off on a final seeing a half dozen vehicles, such as through apps and text messaging uses a strations. summer vacation. Whether your family is humvees, fuel tankers and trucks, through different route than cell/landline calls and lStay away from high-risk areas. vacationing now, or any time of the year, the four of seven ISA stations. These in- may not be affected. lCarry a cell phone. please be vigilant. cluded vehicle inspection, weights and It is advisable, in addition to the normal lKnow emergency numbers. Increased travel and mass transit cou- measures, quality assurance and quality text messaging system inherent in what- pled with large gatherings of personnel control. Chief of Plans and Operations ever phones your family carries, to have Protecting our community and fami- present attractive targets of opportunity Division, Chanteen Violette, had overall the entire family download a common lies is our top priority, and education and for those who wish to do harm. operational control. messaging app so you may still be able to awareness are the two most important el- Make sure to watch or read the news, Terry Moren, LRC-Italy senior logistic communicate if something happens. ements to keep everyone safe. check out the State Department’s website plans officer, 405th AFSB, who was co- If you cannot communicate via messag- It may seem difficult, if not impossible, for the countries you are traveling to and ordinating between the brigade, garrison ing because the system is bogged down, to prevent an attack, but knowing what to contact your unit antiterrorism officer for and movement control professionals in- having those pre-designated meet-up do if something occurs will improve your information about travel location(s). volved in the exercise, said this was the points will get your family back together. chances of staying safe, keeping in touch The U.S. Army Africa commanding first time in several years one like this Although there is no known targeting and quickly reuniting with your fami- general and U.S. Army Garrison Italy was attempted. Regulations and proce- of Department of Defense personnel or ly. It is important to maintain situational garrison commander encourage all per- dures under U.S. Army Europe do change assets, “no known threat” does not imply awareness. sonnel to monitor local media and fac- and all the actions need to be executed that there is “no threat.” For more information and safety tips, tor information into their personal travel properly and on time. In response to the current threat environ- contact the USAG Italy Antiterrorism Of- plans and activities. Soldiers from Company A, Brigade ment, all personnel must remain aware, fice at DSN 637-8021/8060. With the current threat environment in Support Battalion, 173rd Abn. Bde. alert and attentive to their surroundings. Europe, it is highly advisable to have a worked the weights and measures station. Remember to review basic individual (USAG Italy AT Office) personal communications and meet-up The company would be responsible for all transportation tasks during a deploy- ment. “These Soldiers had a big impact on the execution of the event, and in a real life Second 'Go To Guide' Alpha Company would play a big part in pushing the brigade out,” said 1st Lt. Christopher Venetz, maintenance control launches in Vicenza officer, Co. B, 173rd BSB. An after-action report on each vehicle Through the end of the year, the con- VICENZA – The 2018 Go To Guide was conducted to highlight the status of densed booklet can be found in the launched Aug. 1 and is available vehicles and any repairs or service they blue Go To Guide branded newsstands throughout Caserma Ederle and Caser- might need. in facilities including the post offices, ma Del Din facilities and will soon be Looking “Most vehicles would be ready; for the inn, libraries, commissary and more. distributed in the Darby Military Com- most part they should be ready anytime. The guide is also personally distribut- for munity. If they need extensive maintenance they ed through Family Readiness Groups The Go To Guide is a family-oriented would go back to the motor pool,” Moren and Spouse Sponsorship Programs. information resource tailored for members of the said. “I think that at the end of this exer- For additional copies or feedback for U.S. Army Garrison Italy community, and cise, everyone was pleased with our sup- future iterations of the Go To Guide, designed to streamline information to port. We know that LRC will be ready for please contact MWR Marketing at help newcomers adjust to living in It- resources? a deployment.” Marketing.VicenzaMWR@gmail. aly. Moren said exercises like these won’t be com. The thoroughly vetted content is cu- U.S. Army MWR scheduled so far apart in the future. The Go To Guide is a MWR resource rated for Soldier and family wellness “We’ll be ready to go as soon as we for United States Garrison Italy Sol- can connect you and recreational needs. The guide con- get feedback from our senior leaders and diers and family members. The U.S. tains contact information, emergency we’ll work on adjustments as necessary. Army Family and Morale, Welfare with a network phone numbers and a detailed fold-out By improving interoperability and devel- and Recreation is a part of the G9 Di- map of Ederle and greater Vicenza. of resources oping proper resources there will be no vision of the U.S. Army Installation The booklet also outlines regional trav- hesitation in accomplishing any mission, Management Command. The Army el tips and communities in the Veneto at Army OneSource, anytime, anywhere,” he said. to explore. Additionally, the annual Go MWR manages programs and services To Guide Writing Contest winners’ ex- that support readiness and resilience www.myarmyonesource.com. hibited travel stories are included. for Soldiers and families.

GENERAL (Continued from page 1) from the Italian military and civilian commanding general, citing the quality ities on the African continent. leading the men and women of U.S. communities. and success of USARAF missions, as “In my previous assignment as the AF- Army Africa,” he said. “This has been In his remarks, Waldhauser expressed well as strengthened communication and RICOM chief of staff, I gained a strong one of the greatest honors of my life.” confidence that Cloutier will lead the men relationships with African and allied part- appreciation and respect for the work LeBoeuf expressed appreciation to his and women of USARAF to continued ners, State Department colleagues and that U.S. Army Africa is doing,” he said. family, the Italian community, State De- success. other key audiences as reflections of LeB- “USARAF has a great reputation at AF- partment colleagues, Vicenza Military “As you may know, General Cloutier oeuf’s leadership and strategic vision. RICOM and at the Department of the Community and his advisers and staff for served for the past two years as the AF- “Brigadier General LeBoeuf, the rela- Army. That reputation is directly attribut- their support, then addressed the mem- RICOM chief of staff, and was my next tionships you have built and sustained able to the efforts and hard work of Gen- bers of USARAF directly. door neighbor at Kelley Barracks in Stutt- among our partners and multinational eral LeBoeuf and the entire USARAF "To the men and women of U.S. Army gart,” Waldhauser said. “I have seen first- organizations will serve this command team. Africa: Thank you,” he said. “Thank you hand his leadership skills, his profession- and U.S. efforts across Africa for years to “I’m honored by the opportunity to lead for your service and professionalism. alism and his ability to handle complex come. You have postured us for success this great organization, and I look for- Thank you for everything you have done tasks simultaneously. in implementing our new campaign plan ward to maintaining the momentum that to support me as your acting commander. “Major General Cloutier is a proven and and have done an outstanding job com- has been established over the past decade I’m sure everyone was a little apprehen- exemplary leader who will make signif- manding U.S. Army Africa. You have by my predecessors. … I look forward to sive there at the beginning, me included. icant contributions to USARAF. He is made a difference.” helping write the next chapter in the US- "Every day, you all demonstrate incredi- mindful of the challenges of the diverse Cloutier expressed gratitude for the ARAF story.” ble expertise and commitment to the mis- missions and engagements across 53 warm reception he and his family have LeBoeuf, in his remarks, thanked Wald- sion. I am proud of each and every one of African nations in a dynamic and ev- received from the Vicenza community hauser for giving him the opportunity to you. Thank you again everyone for being er-changing environment.” and from the local Italian community, as lead USARAF. here. It has truly been an honor serving Waldhauser also praised LeBoeuf’s ac- well as for the opportunity to continue his “Sir, thank you for your leadership and with you and leading this great organiza- complishments during his time as acting association with AFRICOM and its prior- mentorship, and for entrusting me with tion.” 4 Outlook August 24, 2018 Special section: Back to School

Important dates Vicenza students

Vicenza Elementary School Top tips to make return Aug. 24, 2-3 p.m. Sneak Peak to school less stressful new or challenging situation.” Aug. 27: First day of school, By Christine McLaughlin Contributor grades 1-12 Create routines Establishing daily routines at home at Sept. 4: First day of kindergarten and PSCD Switching from the laid-back fun in the start of the school year (or even be- the sun of summer to rules, homework fore) can also help children adjust. Do- Sept. 4, 8:15 a.m.: Boo Hoo Breakfast and routines can be a big jump for par- ing this directly benefits their work in ents and children alike. the classroom, where their day is full of Sept. 7, 5-6:30 p.m.: Open house But with a little preparation and the routines, says Traci Matturro, a reading right attitude, it doesn’t have to be so specialist at Luxmanor Elementary in hard. Rockville, Maryland. “Routines need to Vicenza Middle School It’s normal for a child to have a lit- be modeled to kids no matter what age. Aug. 27, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Open house and SAC elections tle flutter of anxiety about going back They need to be shown what to do, not to school, according to Eileen Kenne- told what to do, and parents need to let Aug. 27 Back-to-school barbecue for students and parents dy-Moore, clinical psychologist and their kids know their expectations dai- coauthor of Smart Parenting for Smart ly.” Vicenza High School Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Matturro suggests creating a checklist Sept. 13, 5:30-7 p.m.: Open house Potential. After all, they’re getting or flowchart to help children get - orga themselves ready for a lot of newness: nized and stay on schedule. teachers, classmates, tasks and chal- For the afternoon, consider sched- lenges. uling a routine for homework, snacks Camp Darby students Students may have trouble sleep- and extracurricular activities. Matturro ing at the start of the school year, but suggests having children help create the Livorno Elementary School that’s nothing to worry about, Kenne- schedule as a way to get them to buy Aug. 27: First day of school, grades 1-8 dy-Moore says. More uncomfortable into it. Sept. 4: First day of kindergarten symptoms might include continued At night, when setting bedtimes, keep Sept. 4. 1-2:30 p.m.: Open house trouble sleeping, decreased appetite or in mind that children between the ages irritability. Severe cases can involve of five and 12 need 10 to 11 hours of tears and tantrums. Sept. 5, 2:45 p.m. sleep. Setting an early bedtime at the Susanna DeRocco’s older son, Ben, beginning of the school year may not Quarter 1 School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting was one of those severe cases. Every work as well for older children who can year from kindergarten through second handle being up later. In this case, Ken- International School of Florence grade, he struggled with separating at nedy-Moore suggests expecting them to Aug. 31: Orientation day for new students back-to-school time. In the morning, be exhausted the first week when they Sept. 6: First day of school tears would start flowing. He would of- come home from school and planning ten cling to his mom and refuse to go to for low-key afternoons to give them a school, including not boarding the bus. chance to decompress. “As much as my heart was breaking for him, I had to put on a strong front Establish fun traditions and say ‘I know you can do it. I’m not Because attitude matters, if you’re ex- worried about you at all. You’re going cited for school to start, your children School advisory committee to have a great day,’” says DeRocco, of will follow your lead. Having an annu- Towson, Maryland. al ritual can help ring in the new school seeks parent, teacher members DeRocco used a lot of strategies with year and can be a treasured tradition for Ben, including role-playing school years to come. For instance, every year with stuffed animals, driving the bus the night before the first day of school, By Katy Allin route, riding on the practice bus pro- the DeRocco family sits around the VHS SAC Chairperson SY 17/18 vided by the school district, and visit- backyard fire pit, roasts marshmallows, ing the playground and the classroom and talks about their “joys and con- Benvenuti, all newcomers to Vicenza High School and returning families! before the first day of school. cerns” for the upcoming year. If you’re looking to partner with the Vicenza community and VHS administration to ad- Spending time just hanging out with vocate on behalf of VHS students and families, then there may be an opportunity available Stay positive your children before the start of the for you. A parent’s attitude has a strong influ- school year helps with transition. A par- School Advisory Committee, or SAC, is a forum for communicating recommendations, ence on how children view the begin- ent’s simple presence is comforting and and/or concerns to Principal David Rudy on educational matters and issues affecting stu- ning of school, says Kennedy-Moore. soothing to children and gives them the dents that are not addressed through PTSA or other committees. Children pick up on their parents’ feel- opportunity to talk if they want to, says The VHS SAC is comprised of an equal number of elected parents and professional ings, react to them, and often magnify Kennedy-Moore. educators/administrators in the school, based on student population. Elections take place them. Once school starts, of course par- annually for the School Advisory Committee, and will be coming up Sept. 13 at the VHS “You have to have faith that they’ll ents want to hear all about it, but it’s Open House. Typically, SAC includes a student representative from VHS Student Council be able to get through [changes], even important to follow your child’s lead. who also attends the meetings. SAC is not a school board, though it does have a significant if it’s hard. It’s a powerful message to Some children are chatty and want to impact on improving school programs. SAC does not raise funds. give kids,” she says. “We don’t want to discuss every detail. Others will feel Parents interested in becoming a voting member who want to run for election must have dismiss their feelings, but we do want overwhelmed with too many questions. a student enrolled at Vicenza High School. There are four positions open: three for parents to normalize them and say, ‘Everyone They may need to relax first and talk lat- and one for a teacher/administrator. If interested in running for this year’s SAC, please feels a little nervous, but I really think er, or they may only tell you about bits submit a one paragraph biography of who you are and why you want to serve. Send to you’re going to be fine.’” and pieces of their day. Either way, it’s [email protected] no later than Sept. 4. Emphasize to your children that anxi- fine, Kennedy-Moore says. “One of the There are approximately six SAC meetings per school year, the first being Sept. 6 in ety doesn’t have to be a stop signal, she most precious gifts we can give our chil- VHS Room 39 at 3:30 p.m. Any interested parent is welcome to attend. We look forward says. “It’s really just our body getting dren is our confidence that they will find to a great school year 2018/2019. Go Cougars! us pumped so we’re ready to handle a their way.”

5 Outlook August 24, 2018 Back to School $10k grant assists with ready, resilient partnership VICENZA — Surpassing traditional need to create skills for youth to express borders, Child & Youth Services, United their anger/anxiety, etc., and appropri- States Army Garrison Italy, has formed ately channel it into a skill that is offered a coalition of agencies here that are typ- through R2 programs.” ically separate from one another, even “Kids serve as the best teachers and role though they are integrally important in models for other kids. In order to maxi- building strong and resilient youth. mize their ability to positively impact As the Army focuses on Ready and their peers, we need to ensure that the Resilient (R2) Soldiers, CYS will par- adults with whom they come into daily allel that mission by providing R2 skills contact are supportive and instructive,” through a recently awarded $10,000 said Beth Potter, school liaison officer. grant to families. “Developing cultural humility is para- Through a combination of experiential mount. In the process of conveying R2 learning and real world-relevant instruc- ideas, we must provide a standard where tion, certified Master Resiliency Trainers professionals acknowledge that parents Ray Jojola and Beth Potter will provide and students are the experts on how they the training through fun, but challenging, can most effectively integrate this knowl- activities for parents and children. edge.” With the support of USAG Italy, the Potter said it's important to develop U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza’s Be- youth and adult mentors by providing havioral Health team and Department of them with opportunities to relate to one Defense Educational Activity have col- another and giving them opportunities to laborated on the training. stretch. As grant authors, Jojola, Vidrini Jojola, operations specialist with CYS, and Potter realize that integrating diverse explained. agencies exponentially increases training “The program will be offered to adults Excited about a grant that will provide ready and resilient training for children value and transferability of skills. and youth who can benefit from the and parents are those who will participate and lead training. Pictured from left to Positive youth development requires strength-based instruction model,” he right, back row: Tracy Jones-Williams, clinical social worker; Dana Mato, pediatric schools and community to set the stage said. “The goal of leveraging divergent psychologist at Behavioral Health, U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza; Diana Vidrini, for trustworthy engagement with youth agencies is to maximize our community’s instructional support specialist, psychologist, DODEA District Office; Beth Potter, and other adult professionals. The award- ability to target frontline staff through school liaison officer, U.S. Army Garrison Italy; and Ray Jojola, program operations ed grant will assist in this endeavor. shared terminology and concepts that specialist, Child & Youth Services. Front row, left to right: Kendraya Davis, 11th Enhancing awareness and growth en- are flat, integrated, synchronized and in- grade; Austin Reeder, 8th grade; and MIa Sota, 12th grade. (Photo by Karin J. Martinez, courages personal motivation to change. teroperable.” VMC Public Affairs Office) This can be best accomplished, accord- Diana Vidrini, instructional support lem-free youth are not fully prepared to tion program within a broader context. ing to Potter, in an environment that de- specialist for DODEA Europe South, meet challenges, and we are committed “For example,” she said, “Although livers a common language and overlaps added that “we recognize that prob- to focusing on a strength-based preven- we want our students to be drug-free, we fields within the same community.(SLO) Middle school principal addresses families: New year, new students, new changes Overseas school lunch prices VICENZA — The start of the school year provides students to increase for 2018-19 year with opportunities and experiences to meet new teachers, new friends and new learning activities. DALLAS – To meet rising operation- ighters’ children at 78 Department of It is important to also recognize the many changes our mid- al costs and comply with federal law, Defense schools in Europe and the dle school students or “tweens” will go through during this school lunch prices will increase by Pacific. very important developmental stage. 25 cents at Department of Defense The Exchange provides affordable With the onset of puberty, parents may see behaviors con- Education Activity schools outside school lunches as a service to the mili- trary to the child they knew just last year or even last week. the continental United States (OCO- tary community, pricing each meal, on Hormonal and physical changes occur and last until around NUS), excluding average, approxi- age 17. For example, what can be phrased as the “emotion- Guam, for the mately $2 below al roller coaster” experienced by many ‘tweens is caused by 2018-19 school the actual cost of hormones that can promote moodiness, outbursts or withdraw- EL SAYED year. $5.25 per plate. ing. These changes can impact peer relationships, as well as par- The increase DoDEA and ent-child relationships. will apply to USDA reimburse Puberty hormones also stimulate the glands in the skin, including the sweat glands both elementary the Exchange for under our arms. When sweat and bacteria on the skin get together, well, it can smell and secondary direct costs of pretty bad, so middle school can be the beginning of requests for personal deodorants students, making the school meal and powders. the new lunch program not re- Parents may hear their ‘tween complain from time to time about joints hurting. prices $3 and couped by sales. Bones and muscles do not grow at the same rate, so this may contribute to minor $3.25 respec- Nutritional aches. Growth spurts may occur, in which new shoes may need to be purchased every tively. standards for Ex- few months. During growth spurts, an increase in sleep is usually noted, as well as an Families qual- change student increase in stocking the refrigerator. ifying for the meals are set by Middle school is such an exciting time for students, and the beginning of girls and Free and Re- the Exchange’s boys becoming young ladies and gentlemen. It is during this time our children need duced Meal Pro- registered dieti- reassurances that they will grow and change at their own pace, which may not mirror gram will not see tian in accordance an older sibling or a peer. Changes are normal and expected. a cost increase. with USDA If you would like to learn more about adolescent development or eye-rolling, selec- Per federal guidelines. tive hearing, grunts and mumbles, please join us for our monthly Parent University guidelines, the price of a reduced-price All menu items are baked and never sessions at Vicenza Middle School. Happy New School Year! meal will remain 40 cents. fried, and meals must have zero grams Stephanie M. El Sayed The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of trans fat. Additionally, all breads, Principal, Vicenza Middle School requires DoDEA schools, as partic- buns, dinner rolls, rice, macaroni, spa- ipants in the United States Depart- ghetti pasta, tortillas and entrée bread- AAFES rolls out new school lunch program ment of Agriculture meal program, ing are rich in whole grains (made to raise paid student lunch prices to a with at least 50 percent whole grain The Italy Exchange provides healthy, Families with children on free or reduced level comparable to the rates used for flour). Meals served must include a affordable USDA-approved meals for lunch program last year must reapply each USDA reimbursement. fruit or vegetable and adhere to nutri- military family children this coming school year For more information: https:// To meet this requirement, prices in ent standards for calories, sodium and school year. Exchange cafeterias offer freeandreducedapps.aafes.com. OCONUS schools will be gradually fat for different age groups. daily options of fresh fruit, vegetables Mypaymentsplus is a good way to increased over the coming years. Ev- For more information on the Ex- and whole grains to provide the best manage a child's lunch account. Make ery year, the Army & Air Force Ex- change’s school meal program, nutrition and value.Visit www.aafes.com/ payments from a card or bank account, change Service’s school meal program visit http://www.aafes.com/about-ex- about-exchange/school-lunch-program set spending limits, receive balance provides 2.6 million lunches to warf- change/school-lunch-program. for current menus, pricing, nutritional and notifications and view purchase histories. contact information. Sign up at https://www2.mypaymentsplus.

6 Outlook August 24, 2018 Back to School Teenvenuti Welcoming teens to Italy, sharing culture

By Mary Kemmer and Ema Allen Contributors

VICENZA — This summer hundreds of military chil- dren will move from one home to the next, something that can be difficult even for the most outgoing children and teens. When you first move to a new country, or even just a new town, getting out of your hotel room can be incred- ibly difficult. Making new friends and relearning your surroundings compounds the stress. Luckily for teens arriving in Vicenza, Beth Potter, school liaison officer with United States Army - Garri son Italy, has continued and improved a program here that introduces new students in grades 6-12 to their new home. The program is called “Teenvenuti,” a play on the Ital- ian word for welcome, benvenuti. Teenvenuti includes learning some cultural aspects of living here as well as an opportunity for new students to meet people they’ll be attending school with. Potter didn’t just improve a great experience to learn Vicenza Military Community teens learn about life in Italy and history in Vicenza during Teenvenuti, a class more about the community by visiting downtown Vi- to welcome newcomers. The class teaches youths about using the local bus system and train, as well as cenza — she transformed the event into a student-led introducing them to the downtown area, dining and customs. (USAG Italy file photo) tour. Not only do students run the entire tour, but they also research and prepare speaking parts about some of On the day trip, attendees receive a highlights tour of “(Over the years) I think the program has definite- the historical and cultural aspects of Vicenza. downtown Vicenza. They visit the train station to learn ly improved,” added Ella DuPree, a Teenvenuti leader “The program eases the student’s transition and fosters how to purchase tickets, and pause to visit several his- who has been in the program for three years. “We are an immediate sense of belonging,” said Potter.The main torical sites such as the Basilica and Renaissance archi- having more participants come back as leaders.” goal of the program is to introduce arriving students to tect Andrea Palladio’s house. DuPree said she has watched as the program changed Italy and to some of their peers in the same grade. Participants have a chance to meet and socialize with from a tour lead by adults to the student-led event that It helps new kids feel more at home, and increases the trip leaders and other new students during the tour and creates a welcoming environment and new friendships. chance that most students will see a familiar face on the over lunch. Ella Parsons, a student leader who was once Teenvenuti is a great experience to help make the first day of school — something that can assist in their a participant, said the program was significant for her difficult transition easier on upcoming middle- and transition. Touring downtown, taking the bus, visiting when she arrived in Vicenza. high-schoolers. the schools and learning about sports on and off post are “Two years ago, another participant and I met on the The program is constantly changing and improving to all part of the program, and it helps new arriving teens tour and now she’s one of my best friends,” Parsons help make the new students feel more comfortable in to know a little more about the Vicenza community. said. their new homes. Army Europe updates child supervision policy

children. You can find the new regulation so parents can quickly answer ques- Per the regulation, students are never By Ruth Ploeger Army Europe School Liaison Officer at the following link: www.aepubs.eur. tions such as “Am I allowed to leave my permitted to be home alone until they army.mil . fifth-grader home alone after school un- are in grade six. There are further stipu- This AER identifies inadequate super- til I get there?” “Is it okay to leave my lations to this ability by grade and length Recently the term “free-range parent- vision as “a type of child neglect charac- high school student home alone while I of time. ing” has been bandied about the internet. terized by the absence or inattention of go for a weekend trip?” And “Can my As with any child supervision regu- While many yearn for the days of kids the parent, guardian, foster parent or oth- sixth-grader babysit my toddler?” lation or policy, parents should always running rampant through town with no er caregiver that results in injury to the This new version replaces the previous consider the abilities and maturity level worries for their safety, the world and our child, in the child being unable to care for Army Europe Child and Youth Supervi- of their child when making decisions for understanding of the cognitive abilities himself or herself, or in injury or serious sion Policy with a few significant chang- their family. Parents are always free to of children have changed. threat of injury to another person because es. The new AER classifies children by delay milestones of independence iden- Military installations are typically safe the child’s behavior was not properly grade instead of by age. This aligns with tified in the AER as their children grow in comparison to civilian neighborhoods monitored. “ how Department of Defense Education and mature. in some countries. Nonetheless, it is vital Army Community Service, under Activity schools and Army CYS classi- The Army community is dedicated that parents provide adequate supervision which the Family Advocacy Program fies children. to ensuring all of our children are safe. for children in line with their age and ma- falls, has partnered with Child and Youth Homeschoolers and host-nation school- Anyone who observes an incident of turity levels, whether on or off post. Services to clearly outline the level of su- ers, never fear: there is a handy age-to- child abuse or neglect is encouraged to A newly released Army Europe Regu- pervision required for children at various grade conversion chart for your use. report the incident to the local military lation (AER-608-18-1) assists parents in stages of development for families sta- During summer months, children are police. For questions on this AER, please identifying what command expectations tioned on Army installations in Europe. considered to be the grade they just fin- contact your local Family Advocacy Pro- are regarding supervision of dependent The new AER contains a handy chart ished until school starts again. gram. Questions to ask your children after school instead of 'How was your day?'

Parents may not be satisfied with the answer of “okay” or “fine” when asking their didn’t know yesterday. children how their day in school was. Trying a new way to ask that question may be l Did you like your lunch? more insightful. l What was the hardest rule to follow today? Here are a few a questions to ask instead of, “How was your day?” l If you could change one thing about your day, l What made you smile today? what would it be? l Can you tell me an example of kindness l What made your teacher smile? you saw/showed? l What made your teacher frown? l What did you do that was creative? l Who did you sit with at lunch? l If you could switch seats with anyone in class, who would it be? Why? l Was anyone in your class gone today? l What kind of person were you today? l Tell me something you know today that you (HerViewfromHome.com)

7 Outlook August 24, 2018 Back to School Cyberbullying on social media linked to teen depression

However, Hamm cautioned, the find- By Stephanie Pappas ings don't mean these links don't exist. Live Science Contributor The 36 studies used a variety of defi- nitions and health outcomes, and not Cyberbullying on social media is linked enough work has been done to confirm to depression in teenagers, according to or rule out connections between cyber- new research that analyzed multiple bullying and anxiety or self-harm. studies of the online phenomenon. But cyberbullying and depression went Victimization of young people on- hand-in-hand, according to a researchers’ line has received an increasing level of report in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. scrutiny, particularly after a series of Ten studies examined the link between high-profile suicides of teenagers who social media victimization and depres- were reportedly bullied on various social sion, and all of them found a connection. networks. Alone, these studies can't prove that In 2013, for example, a spate of sui- bullying caused the depression — it's cides was linked to the social network possible that depressed teens are more Ask.fm, where users can ask each other likely to become targets of bullying than questions anonymously. The deaths of their healthier peers. teens who had been subject to abuse on However, Hamm said, one of the 10 the site prompted Ask.fm (which was studies did follow the teens over time and acquired by Ask.com in 2014) to launch found that the cyberbullying preceded new safety efforts. Twitter, likewise, an- the teens' depression, hinting at a causal nounced plans in 2015 to filter out abu- There are consistent associations between cyberbullying and increased likelihood relationship. Research also found that the sive tweets and suspend bullying users. of depression. If you're concerned about your child, talk to him or her, or see a more cyberbullying a teen experienced, Social media use is hugely common professional's help. (Clipart photo) the more severe his or her symptoms of among teenagers, said Michele Hamm, a depression. researcher in pediatrics at the University lying differently, one finding stood out. teens who both bully others and are bul- Alarmingly, teens typically suffered cy- of Alberta, but the health effects of - cy “There were consistent associations lied. Research on offline bullying shows berbullying in silence. berbullying on social media sites is large- between exposure to cyberbullying and these kids to be most at risk for mental “Kids really are hesitant to tell anyone ly unknown. increased likelihood of depression,” health problems. One study found that when cyberbullying occurs,” Hamm Regular, face-to-face bullying during Hamm told Live Science. 5.4 percent of teens were bully-victims, said. “There seems to be a common fear the teen years may double the risk of The studies covered a variety of social while the other reported a prevalence of that if they tell their parents, for example, depression in adulthood, and the effects sites, but Facebook was the most com- 11.2 percent. they'll lose their internet access.” of bullying can be as bad or worse than mon — between 89 percent and 97.5 Therefore, it's important for parents to child abuse, studies show. percent of the teens who used social Safe social media respond carefully if their children are media had a Facebook account. Seven- Despite well-publicized suicide cases being bullied online, and to teach teens teen of the 36 studies analyzed looked linked to cyberbullying in news reports, A depressing effect safe internet use rather than cutting off In the review, Hamm and her colleagues at how common cyberbullying was, and Hamm and her colleagues did not find permission to use the web, she said. combed through studies on cyberbully- researchers found that a median of 23 consistent links between being bullied “Parents need to address that this is ing and social media, finding 36 that in- percent of teens reporting being target- and self-harm across the studies. Nor did happening and that the internet and so- vestigated the effects of cyberbullying on ed. About 15 percent reported bullying they see a consistent link between cyber- cial media is here,” Hamm said. “It's an health in teens ages 12 to 18. Although someone online themselves. bullying and anxiety. Some studies found important part of their kids' lives. But it the studies examined different health out- Two studies examined the prevalence evidence for these links, and others did needs to be a whole team approach.” comes and sometimes defined cyberbul- of so-called “bully-victims,” meaning not. High school math: How parents can help build skills Some simple strategies Tutor your child. If you have a solid math back- and encouragement will benefit ground, even if you ha- students who are struggling in math ven’t used it for a while, you may be able to work with your child. Instead of By Patti Ghezzi leaving them to labor over Contributor homework assignments, set aside time every week By the time children reach high school, ideally they to work on the specif- will be self-motivated and able to tackle courses like ic skills that are holding algebra, geometry and statistics. But for many teenag- them back. ers, a lifelong fear of numbers, lack of motivation, and Hire a tutor. In some a weak foundation make high school math a struggle. cases, even if you have Students who get lost may need to go back and relearn a close bond with your the basics, says Joseph R. Davis, author of The Essen- child and you are strong tials of High School Math. But convincing your child he in math, you might not or she needs help can be a challenge. “When it comes be the best person to help to students who really need help, it’s almost like they him/her. rebel,” Davis says. “The more parents push, the more Of course you want a students push back.” tutor with a solid math Ask your child to explain to you what multiplication If children say they don’t want or need help in math, background, but you also need to find the right person- is. If you help your child learn basic multiplication ta- don’t give up. Let them know you want them to make ality to connect with your child. Sometimes a simple bles without a calculator, everything else just might fall peace with math. Even if they plan a career that doesn’t rephrasing of the steps for solving a math problem will into place. specifically require math, they could suffer setbacks if trigger a lightbulb moment. Encourage your child to use math every day. At a they don’t have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Get the tools for your child to teach himself. Some restaurant, have your child calculate the tip. At the mall, Here are some ways parents can help children get their free resources on the internet might be useful. You can have him/her figure out the cost of a sweater that’s 35 math skills on track: help your child assess the quality of sites that offer free percent off. When you’re driving, ask how long it will Inspire your child. So many students just lack con- math help. For more targeted, in-depth instruction, Da- take you to drive a certain distance at a certain speed. fidence. By the time they get to high school, they are vis recommends textbooks aimed at homeschooled stu- Cooking, knitting and gardening also offer great oppor- comfortable saying “I’m not good in math.” In many dents. You can go back to the grade where your child tunities to use math at home. cases, they’ve been saying it since fourth grade. Look got lost and help him or her work their way through the Parents are often reluctant to help their children with for every opportunity to boost your child’s confidence. skills they missed. math because they don’t have confidence in their own Point out math skills he might not even realize he has. Step away from the calculator. A graphing calcula- abilities. Regardless of your skills, it’s a worthwhile For example, his knowledge of the stats for his favor- tor looks impressive, but it can mask math weaknesses. investment to help your child get comfortable. Sol- ite baseball team might reflect a deep understanding of Sometimes you have to take the calculator away from id, basic math skills will help your child get through math concepts. Sometimes just one “A” on a quiz will children to assess what they really know. Some high high school, get into a good college and succeed in life, turn a child’s attitude around. Study with your child so school students never mastered the multiplication ta- whether he/she chooses a career as an English professor he can experience that feeling. bles. or a pastry chef.

8 Outlook August 24, 2018 Back to School DODEA names Teacher of Year

Story and photo by Pfc. Robert Wormley AFN Vicenza

VICENZA — A Vicenza Middle School teacher was awarded Department of De- fense Education Activity Teacher of the Year for 2019. While dressed in full space attire with a rocket-ship-wielding headband at the Vicenza Elementary/Middle School Sci- ence Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics fair, Anna Sansome re- ceived, 7th-grade science teacher, took a Anna Sansome, 7th-grade science teacher at Vicenza Middle School, guides students during an experiment in her classroom. call from the DODEA director informing Department of Defense Education Activity named Sansome Teacher of the Year for 2019. her of earning the highest honor a DO- DEA teacher can receive. Working tirelessly as a teacher, San- think I was meant to do anything else, in her, it wasn't to her colleagues. “I was in my element, and this landed some is also the DODEA Europe Science my blood.” “She has a true passion for teaching; it in my lap, I am just absolutely embracing Department Leader, Doctor of Philoso- The middle school teacher said the les- is evident in just listening to her speak. it,” said Sansome. “I am incredibly hum- phy student, a member of the leadership sons learned from former teachers has She has a love for kids and makes her bled to be given this honor.” team for school improvement, and fa- helped in her own career. lessons extremely engaging,” said Wil- Sansome said the award was a surprise cilitates meetings with DODEA Europe “The ability to take joy in small things, son. and she is still wrapping her head around teachers in other countries. the desire to always stay fresh by contin- “She relates to the kids at their level it. “Teaching is a hard profession; you ually doing new things, and just the con- and her content knowledge of her subject Angela Wilson, colleague and DODEA don’t ever put it aside,” said Sansome. stant sense that what I do is a gift,” said matter is immense.” Teacher of the Year 2012, said Sansome “I am thinking about my students or the Sansome. Sansome said she doesn't like to put is entirely worthy of the award. lessons I’m going to teach them pretty With explosions, field trips and hands- herself on a pedestal — that her title of “Like all good teachers she didn’t ex- much 24 hours a day.” on activities, Sansome keeps her students Teacher of the Year is bestowed not only pect to win — that’s what makes her ex- Sansome said her love and drive for engaged. on her, but also on the school as a whole. ceptional, too. I don’t know if she knows teaching stems from her experiences as a “We’re always doing hands-on activ- “It was really amazing to see how ex- how great she is,” said Wilson. young student herself, and teaching runs ities," said Shalom Dejarim, one of her cited my students were when they found Sansome is an incredibly energetic in her blood. students. “Around the room, there are out I had been chosen; I am incredibly teacher who stands out not only for creat- “I have always known that I wanted to posters and colors, and everything we grateful that is something not just for me, ing explosions in the classroom but also become a teacher. My mom is a teacher, need to know that is going on is on the but rather that it’s something that rep- for her passion and love of teaching, she my dad is a teacher, my aunts and uncles walls.” resents the work that all of us do in this added. are teachers," said Sansome. “I just don't Although the honor was a surprise to building,” she said.

Career fair VICENZA — Johnniecia S. Corwise, family member, introduces herself to Birgitt Aydelotte, human resources technician with AAFES Italy, during the Career Fair Aug. 2 at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle. Representatives of approximately 20 hiring agencies were at the center ready to hand out some information, answer and register participants. A job fair for teenagers is scheduled for Sept. 12-14. Time and location to be announced. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

9 Outlook August 24, 2018 BOSS plays host to first car, motorcycle show CASERMA DEL DIN — Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Vicenza held its first Car & Motorcycle Show July 28 here. Hundreds came out to look at and talk to Soldiers and some host nation partners who take great pride in their four- and two- wheeled rides.

Car categories included Best American, Best European and Best Classic.

DJ CAPO “BombSquad” brought the music, and children joined in fun activities, arts and crafts, and a bouncy house with the support of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

See more photos of the event at https://www.flickr. com/photos/ usagvicenza/albums/ 72157698036917331.

(Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Health & Wellness Arizona medical detachment provides care in Vicenza

By Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Stoddard pointments for Soldiers, family members Arizona National Guard Medical Det. and retirees.” Lt. Col. Timothy Pfeiffer, an Emer- gency Room physician with the Arizona VICENZA — This summer the Arizona Medical Detachment, had not experi- Army National Guard Medical Detach- enced working in primary care prior to ment has performed their Overseas De- this deployment. ployment Training (ODT) at U.S. Army “The staff was very welcoming,” said Health Clinic-Vicenza. Pfeiffer. “For someone with an ER back- The Soldiers have worked alongside ground, the clinic staff was very helpful their active-duty counterparts in three and patient with guiding me through the rotations from June to August, providing primary care process with referrals, lab medical care and support to the military or X-rays.” community here in the Primary Care In addition to daily clinical operations, Clinic as well as the Patient Administra- the National Guard Soldiers also partic- tion and Behavioral Health departments. ipated in unique medical and physical “The U.S. Army relies on these kinds of fitness training events. Combat medic collaborations between active duty and Sgt. Israel Figueroa’s personal favorite Army National Guard Soldiers in expe- involved an early morning physical train- Pictured left to right at Monte Berico in Vicenza are: Sgt. Israel Figueroa, Lt. Col. ing run up to Monte Berico, he said. ditionary environments. We are happy to Jayson Lutz, Maj. Kevin O'Nan and Lt. Col. Timothy Pfeiffer, Arizona Army National work with the ODT rotations here in Vi- Guard Medical Detachment. (Courtesy photo) “It was a fantastic run,” said Figueroa. cenza, fostering great relationships, and “I wasn’t prepared for so many stairs but to enhance the capabilities of our forces The 55 Soldiers assigned to the unit are tions providing access to care to approxi- the view was incredible, and worth the for future missions. These opportunities composed of physicians, dentists, physi- mately 200 patients during each rotation. climb.” demonstrate how we collaboratively cians’ assistants, nurses, patient adminis- “The Medical Detachment Soldiers The Arizona Army National Guard support our nation’s global healthcare trators, behavioral health clinicians and provided an extremely valuable service Medical Detachment has regularly sup- demands,” said Lt. Col. Kane Morgan, combat medics. The detachment arrived to the clinic,” said Staff Sgt. Chant- ported ODT rotations on a biennial basis commander, USAHC-Vicenza. in three groups, each working in Italy for ley Kiser, noncommissioned officer in with Army South humanitarian missions Arizona’s Medical Detachment is pri- 21 days. charge of Primary Care at the Vicenza in Guatemala, El Salvador and Hondu- marily charged with medical readiness Upon arrival, the Soldiers integrated clinic. “They helped out in so many ras. The unit previously supported the for the Arizona Army National Guard. into the Army health clinic’s daily opera- ways, and totaled over 600 medical ap- Vicenza Health Clinic in 2005 and 2009.

10 Outlook August 24, 2018 Sports Young athletes hone skills at USA Volleyball Junior Olympic camp

VICENZA — Approximately 50 students from Vicenza, Aviano, Naples and Ansbach, Germany, participated in the first-ever USA Volleyball Junior Olympic camp Aug. 16-18. The camp took place in Vicenza at Caserma Del Din and Caserma Ederle Fitness Centers, and the high school gym. Vicenza was one of the three Department of Defense Schools volleyball camps for boys and girls offered this summer. Participants had the opportunity to cover all basic skills of this sport and improve them at the advanced level. Below: All participants, coaches and instructors pose for a photo at the end of the three-day camp. Bottom right and bottom left: Male and female players in the Advanced Skills groups focused on more complex team offense and defense skills. Below left: Players in the Basic Skill Development group learned serving, passing, attacking, blocking and digging. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Wanted: Hockey players The All Army Sports Program is looking for Soldiers to join its hockey teams. Applications for the men's team are being ac- cepted now though Oct. 15. Details for the women's team are being finalized. For more information, go to www.allarmysports. armymwr.com.

For more information, call DSN 637-7245.

11 Outlook August 24, 2018 Out & About by Anna Terracino, VMC Public Affairs Office

Live Chess Game, Marostica Ceramics Festival, Nove

TheBlessed Virgin Mary of Mount Berico celebration is Sept. 8. In Italy, each town has its own patron saint; in most cases, the saint patron has a relation to the place. The traditional patron saints’ celebrations are varied in all cities and towns in Italy, reflecting the local history and characters of their inhabitants. They are a great way to get to know better the town where you reside. Vicenza’s patron saint is the Blessed Virgin of Mount Berico. The story tells that the Virgin Mary appeared twice to Vincenza Pasini, a humble peasant, in 1426 and 1428. Vicenza had been stricken with a devastating local specialties; live music and dancing begins at 9:45 Ederle. See page 16 for information. plague between 1425 and 1428. The Virgin Mary spoke p.m. through Vincenza to let people know that the only way Ferrara Balloon Festival to stop the plague was to build a church dedicated to Estate al Parco/Summer at the Park Sept. 7-16, Ferrara, Bassani Park, Via Riccardo Her. Nobody believed Vincenza at the time of the first Free outdoor fitness classes Bacchelli, about 70 miles south of Vicenza. Admission apparition; but the persistency of the plague led them Through Aug. 31, Vicenza, Parco Querini, Viale fee: Saturday & Sunday €5 (free for children under 12); believe her after the second apparition. The church Rodolfi. free entrance Monday–Friday. Free parking and shuttle construction started in August 1428 and the plague Thursday service from the main parking lot downtown Ferrara. was finally defeated. Hatha Yoga: 7-8:30 p.m. Palco del Tempietto. Exercises that include physical postures, purification procedures, Jesolo Air Show poses, breathing and meditation. Sept. 8-9, starting at 3:30 p.m., Jesolo. This is the most VENETO & NEARBY Sunday exciting event of the year, which attracts more than Self-defense workshops: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Palco del half a million spectators on Jesolo beach. Acrobatic Tempietto air shows performed by the Frecce Tricolori (Italian Brintaal Festival della Cultura e Musica Celtica Acrobatic Arrows), and other countries, to include Brintaal Celtic Folk Festival David Chipperfield Architect Works Switzerland, Pas, Hungary with Gripen. Through Aug. 26, Cismon del Grappa, Bosco delle Through Sept. 2,Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fontane, Via Giarre di Sicilia 2. Food booths and Celtic 5-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Vicenza, Festa della Ceramica /Ceramics Festival items fair; archery exhibit and workshops; sampling of Palladian Basilica, Piazza dei Signori. Contemporary Sept. 7, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. local products and food booths. Free live music and architecture exhibit; entrance fee: €12; reduced €8. 9, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nove, Piazza G. Fabris. Portoni dancing; free entrance to all events. Aperti–Open doors: local artists’ ceramic technique Festa del Gnocco/Gnocco Festival demonstrations, from working with the potter’s wheel Sagra di Caldogno/Caldogno Fair Sept. 1-3 and Sept. 7-9, Selva di Trissino, about 19 to modeling the ceramic and ceramic painting. Aug. 24-26, from 7 p.m., Caldogno (Vicenza). Food miles west of Vicenza. Food booths feature a variety booths; local products exhibit and sale; live music and of gnocchi dishes and other local specialties and local Sculture di Sabbia/Sand Sculptures Festival dancing from 9 p.m. wine; bounce houses and lighted parking available; Through Sept. 9, Jesolo, Piazza Brescia. This year’s local products and craft exhibit and sale. Magic shows theme is "Sand Raptors"; international artists take part Festa della Birra e della Bruschetta and games for children. in this special event, competing in shaping every kind Beer and Bruschetta Fest of artistic figure with fine golden sand. Free entrance. Through Aug. 28, Marola, Torri di Quartesolo, Sport Regata Storica/Historic Regatta Center, Via Cedri, about 5 miles east of Vicenza. Food Sept. 2, Venice. This regatta, famous for its spectacular Fiera del Riso/Rice Fair booths featuring the typical bruschetta (i.e. toasted historical water parade that precedes the race, is the Sept. 12-Oct. 7, Isola della Scala (Verona), about 42 bread seasoned with garlic, olive oil, etc.) and many most important event in the annual Venetian rowing miles southwest of Vicenza. Open Mondays-Fridays, other local specialties open at 7 p.m. Live music and calendar. It dates back centuries, probably as far back 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays entertainment start at 9 p.m.; pony rides for children; as the mid 13th century when Venice needed to train 11 a.m.–1 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-midnight. This is fireworks Aug. 28 at 11 p.m. the crews of its Navy in the art of rowing. Nowadays, the largest Italian event dedicated to rice and risotto; there are four different races divided in terms of age it will host chefs from many Italian regions who Sagra dei Ossi de Mas’cio/Pig Bones Festival and type of craft: young rowers’ twin-oared pupparini; will cook their specialties during the fair. Exhibits, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 and Sept. 7-9, Longare. Starting at 7 women’s twin-oared mascarete; six-oared caorline sporting events, shows, live music and gastronomic p.m., food booths featuring pig bone dishes and other regatta, and the twin-oared gondolini regatta. Visitors competitions. Free entrance. may attend the historic parade and the regattas seating Festa del Riso/Rice Festival Historic Regatta, Venice on the uncovered floating stalls set up along the Grand (Photo by Laura Kreider) Canal near Campo San Vio. For details and ticket Sept. 14-19, Grumolo delle Abbadesse, about nine information, visit http://www.regatastoricavenezia.it/; miles east of Vicenza. Food booths featuring local rice purchase tickets online or by calling the Venezia Call dishes and other specialties open at 7:30 p.m. Local Center at 041-2424. product exhibit and sale; free entrance. Live music and entertainment every night starting at 8:30 p.m. Fiera del Soco/Tree trunk Fair Sept. 7-13, Grisignano di Zocco, Via Ungaretti, Via Festa della Zucca/Pumpkin Festival Serenissima, Via Garibaldi and Via Cedri, about 12 Sept. 14-17 and Sept. 19-23, Ghizzole (Montegaldella), miles southeast of Vicenza. Soco means “tree trunk” about nine miles southeast of Vicenza. Pumpkin exhibit – it derives from a 1250 apparition of the Blessed and sale; food booths open at 7 p.m.; entertainment Virgin Mary by a tree trunk. It’s a large, annual market for children; pumpkin carving workshops; old trades’ with hundreds of booths, exhibitions and carnival reenactments; live music and dancing at 9 p.m. rides. Local products exhibit and sale; art exhibitions; workshops; food booths open at 7 p.m. Dining with the Ghost Sept. 15, 8 p.m., Montorso Vicentino, Villa Da Porto La Partita a Scacchi a personaggi viventi Barbaran, Via Luigi Da Porto. Medieval dinner with Live Chess Game guided tour in English and itinerant shows around the Sept. 7-9, Marostica, Piazza degli Scacchi, about villa; cost is €65; 150 seats available. Purchase tickets 18 miles north of Vicenza. Grand opening Sept. at Il Pagliao store, Vicenza, Piazza San Lorenzo; cash 7 at 9 p.m., Sept. 8-9, 9 p.m. This chess match only. commemorates the historic chess match of 1454. The game is a reenactment of the match that Lord Taddeo Egitto. Dei, faraoni e Uomini Parisio held to determine the marriage of his daughter. Egypt. Gods, Pharaohs and Men Purchase tickets well in advance online at http://www. Through Sept. 18, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., marosticascacchi.it/it/partitaascacchi/ticket.html#1 or Jesolo, Via Aquileia 123. This exhibit offers a display sign up for an Outdoor Recreation bus trip, Caserma of Egyptian artifacts coming from the most important

12 Outlook August 24, 2018 Out & About

Europe (Photo by Cesare Greselin)

Barrel Competition, Montepulciano

Medieval Festival, Vicopisano

collections of Italian and foreign museums. Entrance Montepulciano, the idea came about of using wine fee: €16; reduced: €12 (senior citizens older than 65; barrels for the eight districts to compete against each students and people with disabilities); €8 (children other to win the bravio, a painted banner depicting the aged 6-12); free for children younger than 6. Tickets city’s patron saint, Saint John. include audio guide. Aug. 24, 9-11 p.m. barrel-pushing practice for Sunday’s competition Festa del Baccalà alla Vicentina Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., the race takes place with Catruccio Castracani; ancient medieval market, flag- Dried Cod Fish Festival contestants pushing heavy wooden wine barrels for throwers, storytellers, swords duels; food stands feature Sept. 21-23 and Sept. 27-Oct. 1, Sandrigo, about nine about a kilometer uphill along the narrow streets of local and medieval specialties; archers coming from all miles north of Vicenza. Local exhibit and sale of local the town’s historical center. Each barrel is pushed by over Italy perform spectacular precision shots. products and sale, food booths featuring gnocchi with two strong spingitori (pushers) up to the finish line in cod fish, Vicentine cod fish with polenta and many Piazza Grande. Along the way, many other residents Man Ray – Wonderful Visions other local specialties open at 7 p.m.; gnocchi- and and fans run alongside each team to encourage them Through Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., San Gimignano, bigoli-making demonstrations. Live music and dancing to keep going. Winners receive the bravio at the end of Modern Art Gallery, Via Folgore da San Gimignano; nightly at 9 p.m. in Piazza Garibaldi. the race in Piazza Grande. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 30; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Oct. 1-7. On display More than 100 photos by Man Passeggiate in carrozza Peperoncino d'aMare/Hot Pepper Fair Ray, one of the most important photographers of the Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours Aug. 24-26, 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Marina di Massa. Food 20th century. Entrance fee: €9, reduced €7 for children Through Sept. 29, 8–11 p.m.; Oct. 6-20, 3-8 p.m., on booths feature local specialties and beer; cooking ages 6-17 and for senior citizens older than 65; free Saturdays; Vicenza; enjoy this unique way of seeing the workshops; live music, dancing, and entertainment for access for children younger than 6. most beautiful sites in Vicenza; the 20 minute tours children. Free event. depart and return to Piazza Biade. The cost is €15 for a maximum of five people at a time. Baviera Fest/Bavarian Festival Aug. 24-Sept. 9, Venturina Terme (Campiglia CONCERTS/SPORTS Venice Secrets –Crime & Justice Exhibit Marittima, Livorno). Food booths featuring typical Through Sept. 30, open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m, Venice, German food and beer open at 7:30 p.m.; 9 p.m. live Eminem – Sept. 7 Milan Palazzo Zaguri, Campo San Maurizio. In a Venetian music and dancing. Free entrance. David Cosby & Friends – Sept. 11 Milan; Sept. 13 palace, through a five-story route divided into 36 Rome Sagra del Cunigliolo Fritto/Fried Rabbit Fair rooms, visitors will see a secret side of the city. The Europe – Oct. 2 Bologna display is divided in four sections: justice and torture; Through Aug. 26, Thursday-Sunday, 7-11 p.m., U2 – Oct. 11-12; Oct. 15-16 Assago (Milan) prisons and prisoners; capital executions; Inquisition Località La Serra, San Miniato (Pisa). Food booths David Garrett and his band – Oct. 17 Rome; Oct. 19 and Holy Office. Entrance fee: €16; reduced €12, for feature fried rabbit and variety of local specialties and Florence; Oct. 20 Assago (Milan) senior citizens older than 65 and children ages 6-14. wines. Free event. The Musical Box – Oct. 28 Rome; Oct. 30 Florence; Oct. 31 Milan; Nov. 1 Padova Van Gogh Multimedia Experience Festa Medievale/Medieval Festival at the Castle Brit Floyd – Nov. 6 Florence; Nov. 7 Milan; Nov. 10 Through Sept. 30, Mondays-Saturdays and Sundays, 10 Sept. 1-2, Vicopisano (Pisa). Medieval village Padova a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., reenactment; antique market and food booths featuring Maneskin – Nov. 14 Venice, Palazzo Giustinian Faccanon, Dorsoduro; this local and typical medieval food and beverages. Street Liam Gallagher – Nov. 15 Conegliano; Nov. 16 Rome exhibit examines, through projections on several large artists, musicians, acrobats and jugglers; medieval Dire Straits Legacy – Nov. 20 Assago (Milan); Nov. 21 monitors, Van Gogh’s life and works, with video visions party for children with games, falconers, knights and Padova; Nov. 23 Brescia; Nov. 24 Florence of many of his paintings and drawing, completed with dances. Bunbury – Dec. 2 Milan info in Italian and English. Entrance fee: €15; reduced Elton John – May 29-30, 2019, Verona €12 (children younger than 18, senior citizens over 65); Giostra del Saracino/Saracen Joust free for children younger than 7. Sept. 3, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Arezzo, Piazza Grande. This ITALIAN ARTISTS is one of the most important Tuscan festivals, held Francesca Michielin – Sept. 2 Treviso Esposizione Giocattoli Storic/Vintage Toys Exhibit twice each year. The whole city turns up in medieval Angelo Branduardi – Sept. 3 Venice; Nov. 10 Florence Through June 30, 2019, Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-6 costumes to recreate the atmosphere of medieval Laura Pausini – Oct. 7 Florence; Oct. 9-10 Padova p.m., Chiericati Palace, Piazza Matteotti 37, Vicenza. Arezzo as the city’s districts compete against each Claudio Baglioni – Oct. 16 Florence; Nov. 16-17 More than 5,000 perfectly kept vintage toys on display; other in a joust to win the Golden Lance. At 3 p.m., Padova; Nov. 20-21 Montichiari (Brescia) among them, some rare hand-painted toys. Entrance historical parade; flag-throwers show; competition of Luca Carboni – Oct. 18 Padova fee: €7. the four city districts, each one represented by two Mario Biondi – Dec. 13 Florence; Dec. 19 Padova knights. The competition is won by the district whose knights obtain the most points. SPORTING EVENTS TUSCANY ACI CSAI Racing Weekend – Oct. 27-28 Scarperia Assedio alla Villa – Rievocazione storica (Florence) Siege at the Villa – Historical reenactment Festa del Mugello/Mugello Fair Sept. 14-16, 5-11 p.m., Poggio Caiano (Prato); Piazza Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Through Sept. 9, from 7 p.m., Florence, Lungarno dei Medici, Via Cancellieri, and Via Caiani. This event Palladio Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone. Aldo Moro 3. Food booths feature a variety of Tuscan commemorates the visit of Princess Joan of Austria it and www.geticket.it. See Markets, page 14. specialties, beer and wine; music and entertainment. on her way to marry Grand Duke Francesco de’ Free event. Medici in 1565; Renaissance-style market, musicians, For more events and activities, Renaissance shows with falconers, flag-throwers, visit the U.S. Army Garrison Italy Pinterest page, Bravio delle Botti/Barrel Competition and Festival magicians, fire-eaters and jugglers; free wine tasting; www. pinterest.com/usagitaly. Aug. 24, Montepulciano (Siena). This event dates back food booths feature typical Renaissance dishes and to the 14th century when races were run on horseback. other local specialties. Only in more recent times it has been transformed in a competition with barrels (botti). Since Montepulciano Rievocazione Storica/Historical reenactment is famous worldwide for its red wine Nobile di Sept. 15-16, Montopoli Val D’Arno (Pisa), Piazza

13 Outlook August 24, 2018 OUT & ABOUT (Continued from page 13) Parent & Child

VENETO MARKETS

Cerea (Verona): Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Via Farfusola 6 (about 150 vendors)

Piazzola sul Brenta (Padova): Aug. 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., in Via Camerini (about 700 vendors)

Spresiano (Treviso): Aug. 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza Luciano Rigo (about 100 vendors)

Treviso: Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Borgo Cavour (about 80 vendors)

Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona): Aug. 26, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Carlo Alberto and downtown streets (about 120 vendors)

Marostica (Vicenza): Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Castello (135 vendors) Parents can help calm first-day jitters Noventa Vicentina (Vicenza): Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza IV Novembre (120 vendors) l By Mieke VanderBorght Find books in the library about going to school Contributor and read them together. Discuss any questions or Thiene (Vicenza): Sept. 2, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., concerns your child has. downtown streets and squares (70 vendors) lChoose a special item — a photograph, VICENZA — It's the most wonderful time of the bracelet, or sticker that matches one you hang on Vittorio Veneto (Treviso): Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., year! No, not the happy coziness of the winter to — to give your child to hold on to as a reminder Serravalle, Piazza Minucci and surrounding streets (75 holiday season, but the joy of sending those bored of home. vendors) kiddos back to school. lArrange to spend some special, bonding time Joking aside, after a long and particularly hot together after pickup to reconnect and give your Malo (Vicenza): Sept. 8, Piazzale Zanini and summer, parents and children are gearing up to child the opportunity to share what happened surrounding roads enter back into the daily grind of getting everyone during the day. where they need to be. lAcknowledge your own feelings of anxiety For those who are old hands at this yearly ritual, it about sending your precious cargo off to school TUSCANY MARKETS may not seem all that momentous an occasion but and work through it with your co-parent, a friend for those who are just starting out, the first day of or other trusted person. Make sure your child sees school can be a major ordeal. you calm and positive about the school experience. Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo): Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 Though years down the line children themselves p.m. Piazza Del Municipio may not have clear memories of that first day of First day kindergarten, their parents will certainly remember lMake sure your child gets enough sleep. They Cecina (Livorno): Aug. 26, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza the day their little one bounced off to school with need 10-12 hours per night. Guerrazzi and Via Cavour an oversized backpack barely staying put. This lAcknowledge your child's fears and help name rite of passage is often a mix of excitement and them by saying, for example, “I see that you're Florence: Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza dei Ciompi anxiety for both parents and children. There are feeling nervous about going to school.” many things parents can do, though, to make the Rather than minimizing what your child is going Montemurlo (Prato): Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza transition as smooth as possible. through, or simply saying everything will be fine, della Costituzione let him know that you're there to help him work Before the big day through his anxiety. Also say things like “I know San Gimignano (Siena): Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza lStart early. Prepare children for school by you can be brave” to encourage her to gather up delle Erbe establishing a sense of responsibility and a love of her courage. Speak in a calm soothing tone, and learning. It's never too early to start reading to your limit your own anxiety or frustration, especially if Viareggio (Lucca): Aug. 25-26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Piazza children and exposing them to as much language child is exhibiting difficult behavior (for example, D’Azeglio as possible. Talk, sing, ask open-ended questions, throwing tantrums or being aggressive). have them tell stories and write down what they're lArrive early enough to help orient your child to Arezzo: Sept. 1-2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., in Piazza Grande saying, play rhyming games or letter sound games. the new surroundings. And never just sneak away; (about 1,000 vendors) Do anything else you can think of to create a always make sure to say good-bye. But once you language-rich environment. do say good-bye, say it with love and confidence Carmignano (Prato): Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Tie in basic math concepts with blocks, counting and resist the urge to linger. If your child is having Vittorio Emanuele II and Piazza Matteotti or playing with shapes. Remember, you don't trouble, make sure a caring adult is there to help need anything fancy or electronic: simple books, with the transition. Livorno: Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Cavour conversation, and even homemade toys will more lIt may help to make up a special silly good- than do the job. And give them lots of practice bye, like two hugs and a hand slap. That special Orbetello (Grosseto): Sept. 1-2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., doing things, such as getting dressed, clearing good-bye will be a way to bond, and will be your Corso Italia, Piazza Eroe dei Due Mondi, Piazza del their place at the table, using the bathroom — for cue to your child that it's time to separate. Plebiscito themselves. lVisit the school and get familiar with the Breathe, relax and remember: this is the first day Pietrasanta (Lucca): Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza classroom (if you can), the building and the of an amazing learning journey for your child and Duomo surroundings. If possible, meet the teacher. Talk even if it's rocky at first, it really will all be okay. about the teacher and refer to him or her by name. Older children may experience some similar San Giuliano Terme (Pisa): Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Make something special like a drawing or a emotions, especially if they're starting a new Piazza Shelley and Piazza Italia homemade craft to give to the teacher on the first school. Look out for signs of anxiety and help day of school. them in similar ways — like talking, role playing, San Miniato (Pisa): Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza del lTalk, talk, talk and talk. Talk about how much staying upbeat and positive, sticking to a routine, Popolo fun school will be. Focus on making friends, and getting enough sleep. learning new things, and having lots of exciting Here's wishing everyone — parents and children new experiences. Be positive and upbeat when — a fun, smooth start to an enriching and rewarding describing what it's like to go to school. Talk school year! about what the first day will be like and go over (VanderBorght is a Child Development Specialist/Media the routine so children know what to expect. Lead Educator and Family Advocacy Program Parent-Child your child in acting out the first day through play, Educator and Emergency Placement Coordinator for stories, or discussion. U.S. Army Garrison Italy.)

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14 Outlook August 24, 2018 News briefs At the movies Mosquito spraying Standard Time Sept. 14 to submit tuition The U.S. Army Garrison Italy assistance (TA) requests for fiscal year Directorate of Public Works Operations 2018, for classes with a start date of & Maintenance Division will spray for Sept. 30 or earlier. mosquitos with ULV fogger. Spraying Soldiers may now submit TA requests will take place Aug. 29 and Sept. 14, for fiscal year 2019, for classes with a 7-11 p.m. on Caserma Ederle, and Aug. start date of Oct. 1 or after. Soldiers 31 and Sept. 13, 7-11 p.m., on Caserma will be advised when submitting their Del Din. requests that FY19 enrollments are In case of inclement weather, the spray subject to availability of funds. For will be postponed until the next day. more information, contact DSN 637- Community members are asked to not 8141, comm. 0444-61-8141. walk on the streets unless absolutely necessary for about an hour after the Mid-term elections in US treatment to give the spray time to Using the Federal Post Card Applica- dissipate. Anyone with questions should tion (FPCA) is the easiest way for over- call DSN 634-8236/8237. seas citizens, service members, and their Searching families stationed away from home to register and request a ballot. The FPCA (Rated PG) Outlook to go digital After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation Beginning Oct. 1, the Outlook allows voters to register and request an is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and newspaper will go digital. Due to budget absentee ballot simultaneously. 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The full-day, high-quality pre- call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683). 6 p.m. Slender Man (PG-13) school for four-year-olds targets children who may potentially be “at risk” for not VFW corner being ready for kindergarten the follow- The Retirement Service Center, Aug. 29 7 p.m. The Happytime Murders (R) ing year. The program is designed for located in Building 305, Caserma children of sponsors who rank E4 and Ederle, is operated mainly by veterans. Aug. 30 7 p.m. Slender Man (PG-13) below, but anyone is welcome to fill out These volunteers contribute a host an application. There are two classes of of important functions for all retirees Aug. 31 7 p.m. Kin (PG-13) 18 children each, and applications are and veterans, to include providing 10 p.m. The Little Stranger (R) accepted all year. If classes are full, ap- assistance to service-connected medical Sept. 1 3 p.m. Searching (PG-13) plicants are put into a “waiting pool” and disabilities and claim submissions; when there is an opening, the child most assisting in resolving military pay and 6 p.m. Kin (PG-13) qualified is selected by the steering com- Social Security issues; reporting deaths Sept. 2 3 p.m. The Little Stranger (R) mittee. If interested, stop by Vicenza El- of veterans; and conducting funeral 6 p.m. Searching (PG-13) ementary School to get an application, or services. call 0444-61-8640 for more information. Anyone interested in volunteering Admission at the center is urged to contact the 3D first run: Adult $8.50/Under 12 $5.75 AFTB instructors needed retirement services officer at 0444-61- 3D second run: Adult $8/Under 12 $5.50 Army Community Service is looking 7747 or mark bostic at bosticmark54@ First run: Adult $6.50/Under 12, $3.75; Second run: Adult $6/Under 12 $3.50 for certified Army Family Team yahoo.com for more details. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Building (AFTB) instructors. The Also, anyone who would like to join time requirement will vary. Interested the Veterans of Foreign Wars post volunteers should apply for the “AFTB should contact VFW Post 8862 recruiter Instructor” role in VMIS. Those Yolanda Wright at 393-298-276139, with questions should call Stephanie or e-mail [email protected] to Cummins, DSN 634-8138, comm. determine eligibility. VFW meetings 0444-71-8138. take place at 6 p.m., second Thursday of each month at La Rondine on Via Paolo College tuition assistance Calvi, Vicenza. Maps are available at Soldiers have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Bldg. 305. OCS heritage center proposed for museum at Fort Benning

TAMPA, Florida — The U. S. Army Officer Candidate Schools Alumni Association announced plans to build a heritage center that will be constructed within the confines at Wigle Hall, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The new center will celebrate and recognize the history and traditions of OCS since its inception prior to World War II. The center will feature displays and information covering: •World War II •Korean War •Vietnam War •Women’s Army Corps •America’s Volunteer Army •Army of Excellence •Global War on Terrorism There will be galleries honoring fallen OCS graduates and Medal of Honor recipients. Interactive kiosks will feature OCS Hall of Fame Honorees, Distinguished OCS Graduates, plus Patterson and Nett Awardees. OCS “Success Stories” will be highlighted along with biographies and personal glimpses into individuals who have excelled in both the military and commercial worlds. “The OCS Heritage Center will be the only place honoring what Officer Candidate Schools have meant to the U.S. Army and America,” said retired Col. John Ionoff, OCS Alumni Association President. “It’s how we plan to preserve the legacy of the more than 250,000 OCS graduates.”

15 Outlook August 24, 2018 Family & MWR

ENTERTAINMENT & TRIPS Music Cafè celebrates Bowling eight years of crooning Check the FMWR calendar CASERMA EDERLE — Music Café The Arena, Caserma Ederle celebrated its eighth anniversary Bowl at the Arena. There is daytime with a large crowd and a diverse bowling, Two for Two Tuesday, group of musicians and singers in the Sunday bowling specials, hourly and Soldiers’ Theatre lobby on Caserma Ederle Aug. 17. Pictured, Cheryl evening bowling, and family movie Porter dedicates a special tribute nights. Stop by the Arena for more to Aretha Franklin accompanied information, or go online at https:// by Barry Robinson on bass and italy.armymwr.com/calendar to get Italian musicians Bruno Marini (left), dates, times and cost. saxophone, organ and keyboards, and Simone Rossetto, saxophone. Yoga weekend The next session will take place Sept. in Lake Bled, Slovenia 14 at 7:30 p.m. More photos from the Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 6 a.m., $445 event may be found on the Flickr site, ODR, Caserma Ederle www.flickr.com/usagvicenza.

Spend Labor Day weekend in the (Photo by Laura Kreider, beautiful city of Bled, Slovenia. VMC Public Affairs Office) Bled is situated on the shores of Lake Bled which was coined the "Second Garden of Eden" by one of Sunday Night Football dinner. Cost includes transportation, Stress Management Class the greatest Slovene poets, France Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7-10 p.m. supervision and lunch and snack. Sept. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Preseren. Mix sightseeing with Warrior Zone, Caserma Del Din ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle some deeply relaxing yoga on this Head to the Warrior Zone on Sunday All community members are eligible trip. Cost includes transportation, nights and root for your favorite CLASSES & WORKSHOPS to participate in stress management three nights lodging with breakfast, team. Kick back in our lounge area classes. During this class participants trip facilitator and yoga instruction. while enjoying hot food and cool will learn how to recognize signs of Bring your passport. drinks. Takes place every Sunday Resiliency Through Art - Midday stress; what prolonged stress can do Aug. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Siena and San Gimignano Express until the Super Bowl (Feb. 3, 2019). to your body and mind; and how to Watch your favorite teams go the Arts & Crafts Center, Caserma Ederle train yourself to lower stress levels. Sept. 1, 5 a.m.-11 p.m., $95/$55 distance on the big screens. Enjoy this lunchtime program No registration required. ODR, Caserma Ederle that focuses on the process of One of the most visited areas of Man in the Iron Mask Tour personal expression through art in Brush Lettering Class Tuscany, Siena is a famous medieval in Cannes, France a small group setting. Participants Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $15 city with museums, art and incredible Sept. 15, 3 a.m.-Sept. 16, 2 a.m. will find art naturally therapeutic Arts & Crafts Center, Caserma Ederle food. Tour Siena and then wander the $95/$68/$49 in this facilitated program. First Brush pens provide a no-fuss streets of a small Etruscan settlement ODR, Caserma Ederle two facilitated sessions are free; alternative to get started with hand in San Gimignano. This town stands On this tour, travel to Cannes, France, subsequent sessions will be based lettering. In this class, learn the 334m above sea level; its history by bus. Once there, the group will on a studio time fee. Active-duty fundamentals to brush pen lettering. begins in the 10th century. Estimated meet up with a guide and travel by Soldiers are free. It begins with learning the basic drive time is 4 1/2 hours each way. boat to Sainte Marguerite, the island *There is also a class at Caserma Del supplies and how to use them, Din, Aug. 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m., and BOSS Cengio Hike & Ropes Course where "The Man in the Iron Mask" then delves into strokes and how to was held, and take a guided tour of an evening class on Caserma Ederle, develop letterforms. Price includes Sept. 1, $40 the Fort Royal prison. After the tour Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m. Call for more textured watercolor paper and brush 7:30 a.m., Del Din Shoppette is complete, the group will head back information, DSN 637-7846, comm. pens. 7:45 a.m., Ederle Shoppette to Cannes for free time. 0444-61-7846. This location is ideal for a day hike with a visit to a place of significant Horseback Riding Library Lego® Club FITNESS & SPORTS historical value: World War I, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., $95 Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11 & 18, 3:30-5 p.m. Resistance of Grenadiers of Sardinia. ODR, Caserma Ederle Library, Caserma Ederle From this location, participants can Saddle up with Outdoor Rec and Drop in to the Ederle Library on Group Fitness Class Schedule admire one of the most beautiful ride through hills and vineyards, Tuesdays and let your children Fitness centers landscapes of the plateau. Following explore their creativity with the and then receive instruction on how $5 per class/$35 for 10 classes the hike, the group will make its way to make Italian-style pizza. While library's Lego® collection. Open to the Acropark zipline and ropes to ages 4-12 years.; all Legos are The Ederle and Del Din fitness enjoying pizza, guests will taste some centers have plenty of great classes course. Enjoy some great climbing of the wine made from the very provided. among the trees and finish by riding to help everyone get in shape. Open vineyards they spend the morning to all skill levels. Classes include a zipline across a lake. This event is riding through. All skill levels are Anger Management Class not recommended for those with Sept. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Zumba, cycling, taekwondo, yoga, welcome, first-timers included. After power pump and many more. Self- a fear of heights. Ages 18 years and a short practice ride, the group will ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle older. hit the trails for approximately two Sept. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. defense classes are $12 per class/$70 hours. Library, Caserma Del Din for monthly pass. Live Chess Match in Marostica All community members are Sept. 7, 8 or 9, 7 p.m. $90 Oktoberfest Express eligible to participate in this class. Fall Archery ODR, Caserma Ederle Sept. 22 or Sept. 29, 3 a.m., $125 Understand what anger can do to Enroll Aug. 27-Sept. 7, $45 Enjoy the biannual medieval chess Family Bus, ODR, Caserma Ederle your body; learn to recognize anger Register at Parent Central Services match where real people are used as Party Bus, Del Din Shoppette warning signs; and what to do Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle the chess pieces. Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival when you get angry. No registration For youth ages 8 to 18 years. Archery Ancient documents and the locals held in Munich that lasts from required. play starts Sept. 18 and concludes of Marostica tell a fantastic story of late September to the first week Oct. 25 and will take place Tuesdays the origins of this biannual medieval of October. Over 5 million people EFMP Parents Connect and Thursdays. Maximum of 20 chess game: Rinaldo d'Angarano attend the festival every year, Sept. 5, 1-2 p.m. participants, and equipment will be and Vieri da Vallonara both fell in consuming over 7 million liters of ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle provided. love with the daughter of Taddeo beer on average. Traditional Bavarian This group is open to all Exception Parisio, the town governor. Parisio foods — including Würstl (sausage), Family Member Program parents Darby PiYo Live forbade the men to joust and instead Brezel (pretzel), Käsespätzle (cheese regardless of EFMP diagnosis. Meet suggested a game of wits — chess. Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m. noodles) and sauerkraut — are also other parents and network, share Aug. 31, 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 11-noon Both men were experts at the game resources, and get encouragement. an important part of the celebration. $5/10 for $35 and fought for the lady's hand. Must bring passports. No registration required. Parisio decided to promise the hand Fitness Center, Camp Darby PiYO Live is an intense, low impact of his own sister to the man who lost Darby Youth Trip: Gardaland SKIES Open House the tournament. Sept. 6, 3 p.m. cardio workout. A unique total-body Sept. 22, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. conditioning workout that combines The Human Chess Game represents $16 and €41 entry fee Bldg. 304, Villaggio the most spectacular events of Head over to SKIESUnlimited the muscle-sculpting, core-firming *Sign up by Sept. 14 benefits of pilates with the strength Marostica's history. The showYouth Center, Camp Darby on Villaggio for an open house. lasts three hours with a 20-minute Youth are invited to join Child & Celebrate with us and enjoy a buffet, and flexibility training of flowing intermission. Tickets are not Youth Services as they spend the class demonstrations and prize yoga movements, all in one class. A refundable. day in Gardaland. Bring a money for giveaways. fat burning, low-impact workout.

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