Best Warrior 2020” Competition

Vol. 49, No. 3, March 2020 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community www.stuttgartcitizen.com

Thirteen top Soldiers from across Europe converged at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart from March 1-4 to compete in Installation Management Command — Europe’s “Best Warrior 2020” competition. The event began with a ruck march. To see more images from the competition, turn to page 5. The full story can be found on StuttgartCitizen.com. Photo by Jason Johnston, TSC Stuttgart

Best Warrior 2020 US military chefs take silver at culinary olympics By Sgt. Alexis Gonzalez American Forces Network, Stuttgart

U.S. military chefs showed their love of cooking over Valentine’s Day weekend during the 2020 Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung culinary olympics. Nearly 1,800 top chefs from around the globe took part in the event, held Feb. 14-19 at the Stuttgart Messe in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. The U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team competed on Sunday, Feb. 16. Among military teams, the U.S. team ranked second overall, earning the silver medal. The Swiss Armed Forces Culinary Team took gold. The teams from Germany, Britain, and Hungary fi nished third, fourth, and fi fth, respectively. The competition was fi erce. Military chefs bent over shining white plates teeming with roasted meats, vegetables and decadent sweets in their assigned kitchen. Behind the scenes, the U.S. military team effort was what truly made them champions. Arriving at 5:30 a.m. on the morning of their test, they set up their Staff Sgt. Marc Susa USACAT team leader puts the fi nal touches on the starter at the 2020 IKA Culinary Olympics, Feb. 16 in Stutttgart. kitchen, prepped garnishes, heated ovens and Photo by Paul Hughes, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart stoves — creating a symphony that was truly unique to watch. Café, the Army dining facility on Panzer Kaserne. For national teams, Norway took gold, at local, national, and international culinary For USACAT’s team leader, Army Staff Sgt. They helped cook a special Valentine’s Day Sweden silver and Iceland bronze. The U.S. competitions, as well as provide training and Marc Susa, the biggest motivation was his meal and also prepared their best for Soldiers national team placed 17th. The top youth team conduct demonstrations all over the United peers, he said. to sample. The UK Combined Services Culinary was Sweden. The IKA Culinary Olympics is a States. “The teammates that I have in that kitchen Arts Team also prepared for the competition at quadrennial chef competition and the biggest The journey for this year’s USACAT was long is what motivates me the most — cooking Patch Barracks. culinary competition in the world. This year and challenging, Susa said. alongside them, we worked so hard to be USACAT competed in the category of com- marked the 25th year for the competition. “Even though it was a big battle with hur- here,” Susa said. munity catering, and fi nished with a silver USACAT is a program supported from Fort dles, I think we did great,” Susa said. During the week leading up to the event, medal overall. The National Culinary Team of Lee, Virginia and comprises culinary special- the team trained and prepared at the Originals Denmark took gold in the category. ists from all military branches. They compete See MILITARY CHEFS, page 11 Page 2 COMMANDER’S CORNER Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020 Garrison staff preparing for potential virus impact

For more information on COVID-19, visit these sites:

• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus • Military Health System https://www.health.mil/ news/in-the-spotlight/ coronavirus • European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) https://www.ecdc.europa. eu/en • World Health Organization https://www.who.int

Col. Jason Condrey, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, speaks with a garrison employee during a recent town hall at Kelley Barracks. Garrison staff are preparing for the potential impact of the coronavirus in the community. Photo by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart

By Col. Jason Condrey at the Tübingen university clinic, being large numbers of people are involved. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Commander, infected. Another person in Böblingen, Communicating facts, rather than Prevention website at cdc.gov. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart who knows the man, was also infected. rumor, is key at this stage. False reports Our partners at the Exchange and People in Rottweil and Freiburg also have already begun to plague us. To the commissary realize the importance As March began, we faced daily have the virus. combat this, we will communicate early of stocking hand sanitizer, cleaning news headlines that the coronavirus, and often – whatever developments supplies and hand soap. We will keep or COVID-19, had made its way to the This March, we will likely see occur, we pledge to share them with the an eye on such supplies. Stuttgart area. U.S. military commu- more cases in our area. community. U.S. medical staff communicate regu- nities in South Korea and Italy have Our overall risk at USAG Stuttgart, Something to consider – we are larly with their German counterparts. already been affected by its presence. as of early March, remains low. Our amid still in the season for common The Stuttgart Public Health Department Now, we are preparing our garrison for garrison team, however, began taking colds. People with mild symptoms, has COVID-19 testing capabilities. A the potential impact of COVID-19 cases precautionary measures to protect the without fever or recent travel and expo- local Stuttgart hospital prepared an in Baden-Württemberg. health of the force and maintain opera- sure risks, should continue to remain at entire floor to accept COVID-19 patients, tional readiness. We are learning from home. The clinic call center and nurse if needed. How did it get here? Here’s what how USAG Daegu (Korea) and USAG advice line are your first options for Our goal remains to safeguard our we know. Italy, prepared their communities. further guidance, should you be con- workforce and family members at USAG In late-February, a man from This includes disinfecting shuttle cerned about having the virus. Stuttgart. We work daily with our higher Göppingen — roughly 30 miles west buses and childcare centers, monitor- Staying healthy starts with routine headquarters, U.S. medical experts and of Stuttgart — returned from Milan, ing staff for illnesses and fever, and lim- hand washing, not touching your face host-nation partners. Together, we will Italy, where it’s suspected he contracted iting travel to and from affected areas. with unwashed hands, avoiding sick take any steps necessary to make sure COVID-19. Contact with his girlfriend As we move forward, we may have people and employing good hygiene this virus does not impact our commu- led to her and her father, a pathologist to limit some on-post activities, when procedures. To learn more, visit the nity or our mission.

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Send your announcements for https://www.usps.com/internation- upcoming events to the USAG al/customs-forms.htm Patch garage opens, more parking by Summer Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Army Emergency Relief Polizei Meeting, Patch traffic Campaign On Feb. 25, Col. Jason Condrey The Army Emergency Relief and garrison leaders from the annual campaign kick-off event Directorate of Emergency Services is March 16, at noon, at the met with the Stuttgart police at their Exchange, Main Lobby, Panzer headquarters in the city. During the Kaserne, Bldg. 2903. Free food meeting, Condrey discussed traffic and drinks (while supplies last). New parking is now available Condrey said. The garage is near those levels open, two levels will patterns outside Patch Barracks. It’s your first opportunity to donate on Patch Barracks, as two levels the Stuttgart Army Health Clinic – temporarily close. By late-Sum- German police will be looking into to the 2020 AER Campaign. Since of a new parking garage opened just behind the Commissary, where mer, the entire garage will be open the issue, Condrey said during a its establishment in 1942, AER has in February, Col. Jason Condrey, construction on the new Patch for parking, 160 spaces, Condrey recent AFN interview, to see how provided more than $2 billion to 4 commander of U.S. Army Elementary School is ongoing. said. improvements can be made. million service members and their Garrison Stuttgart announced Completion of the Patch park- “We are also looking at a larg- families in financial assistance. For during a recent AFN morning ing garage was delayed due to win- er parking solution — at Patch USPS Customs Declaration more information call ACS DSN show update. ter weather conditions. Opening and elsewhere in the community,” The U.S. Postal Service will 596-3362 or CIV 09641-70-596- This parking area, levels one of levels three, four and five is Condrey said. “We will look at soon eliminate handwritten cus- 3362. and two of the new parking garage, expected to take place in June, designated parking — who needs toms declaration forms on packag- opened Feb. 14 and provides depending on the weather. That it and why — plus where our es destined for stateside, APO, FPO Renew your car registration about 65 additional parking spots, will open 95 more spots. Once government vehicles are parked.” and DPO addresses. The new poli- up to 75 days early cy, originally planned to take effect Between June and August of in March, will now start August this year, the Vehicle Registration Renewing early will not change the Airmen helping Airmen more and to donate, visit https:// 13. Military postal officials recom- Office on Panzer Kaserne expects date of the vehicle’s original reg- The Air Force Aid Society is afas.org mend that customers start using more than 2,000 privately owned istration date. Note, the sponsor the official charity of the U.S. Air the online version of the forms vehicle owners will need to renew must be present if the registra- Force. It’s been meeting the needs VA office change now. For international addresses, their registration. As this coincides tion does not list a joint owner, or of Airmen and their families since The VA Benefits Advisor Office military post offices will no longer with peak PCS season, current com- spouse can reregister a vehicle if 1942. AFAS works to support has relocated to Rm 321, Bldg. accept handwritten custom forms, munity members with registrations they have a power of attorney autho- and enhance the USAF mission 2915, Panzer Kaserne. The office is starting March 13. The extension lapsing should get their registration rizing the registering of vehicles. by providing emergency financial open 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., week- to August doesn’t apply. Customers renewed early. Check your registra- More information on appointments assistance, educational support days. The office has a new ben- must use PS Form 2976-R, USPS tion expiration date and make an or renewals can be found through and community programs. AFAS efits advisor who just joined the Customs Declaration and Dispatch appointment as early as 75 days the USAG Stuttgart mobile app–or launching its Air Force Assistance Note. For more information visit in advance of the renewal date. on StuttgartCitizen.com Fund Campaign Drive. To learn See news briefs, page 4 Page 4 NEWS briefs Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020

news briefs, from page 3 egg hunts, play games, do crafts, ister due to seating limitations. volunteers at 4:30 p.m., Also, BOSS 2915, Rm 222, at 1 p.m., for any enjoy a free hot dog lunch and take Visit www.whttforyou.com volunteers may help the Patch Thrift member of the Stuttgart military Stuttgart military community. For pictures with the Bunny. Bring a Store and with productions at the community. The session covers the more information, call 596-5050 basket to collect the eggs. U.S. Army Europe announces theater on Kelley Barracks. On June U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force or 0964 70 596 5050, or email COLA increase for Stuttgart 5 BOSS will help with Patch Middle ROTC, Civilian Service, Enlisted [email protected]. Naturalization ceremony The allowance designed to off- School’s field day on Husky Field. Accessions, Line Officer and Health The garrison will host a U.S. set overseas prices will increase or Professions for Active, Guard and Lange Nacht der Museen Citizenship and Immigration remain steady for service members Employment Section Reserve. They will discuss oppor- Art lovers, party-goers, muse- Services naturalization cere- stationed in Germany beginning tunities as a civilian, enlisted or um enthusiasts, music buffs and mony at the Panzer Community March 1. In Stuttgart, the overseas CYS recruitment fair commissioned officer, full-time or night owls alike can explore Center, also known as the "fire- Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA, Community members looking part-time. Stuttgart’s culture scene during the house," 1 p.m., March 20 (the will increase slightly. for employment should consider “Lange Nacht der Museen,” or firehouse is located near Panzer COLA is the non-taxable supple- attending the upcoming Child and The EUCOM Exchange Wants Long Night of the Museums, on Kaserne at Waldburgstr. 104, mental pay allowance designed to Youth Services recruitment fair at You — retail, restaurant jobs March 21. Children’s activities at Boeblingen). The community is offset overseas prices of non-hous- Army Community Service, Bldg. available various museums begin at 4 p.m., invited to observe the swearing in ing goods and services. The new 2915, Panzer Kaserne, 3–6 p.m., The EUCOM Exchange is and the regular program is from 7 of America's newest citizens. For COLA will affect the roughly 32,000 March 10. The fair is only for peo- looking to expand its team with p.m. to 2 a.m. The evening features more information, call 596-2039 U.S. service members stationed in ple seeking work as CYS program job openings at the main store, many events located in and around or 07031-15-2039. Germany, to include those living in assistants, with positions available Expresses and the Patch and downtown Stuttgart, such as exhi- Kalkar, Pfullendorf, Kaiserslautern, on all Stuttgart installations and Panzer Food Courts. bitions, concerts, performance art, VA Women’s Health Transition Spangdahlem, Stuttgart, Vilseck- within all age ranges. Applicants “The Exchange is looking to boat trips on the Neckar River, Training Grafenwöhr and Wiesbaden. A ser- must be at least 18 years old, grow stronger with new team theater performances, parties and Active-duty female service mem- vice member’s COLA payment is and be able to speak and write in members,” said EUCOM General more. Of particular interest is the bers planning to transition within based on a COLA index. Stuttgart’s English. Bring the following docu- Manager Michael Ryan. “The World War II bunker under the the next year can get information index went up two points. ments, if applicable, to the fair; EUCOM Exchange provides train- town square, as it will be closed on VA Women’s healthcare options. The COLA index is determined resume, diploma and college tran- ing, competitive pay and benefits, for a long time after the Long Night Topics include; the transformed through a calculation comparing scripts, PCS orders, references and and it’s a great place to work.” due to impending surface con- culture of VA, women’s health & service members’ overseas shop- their contact info, passport, social Benefits for regular full-time struction. Public transit is included mental health care services, eli- ping patterns along with the prices security card, discharge papers and part-time associates include in the ticket cost for the night and gibility for and enrollment in VA of more than 100 goods and ser- and marriage certificate. Interested paid vacation and sick leave. About VVS extends schedules to some care, post-separation health care vices in that overseas location with applicants who attend the fair will 85% of Exchange employees world- locations as well through 2 a.m. for ownership and available transition U.S.-based service members shop- have first priority. Registration isn’t wide have a military connection the event. Visit https://www.lange- support. Sessions will take place ping patterns and average prices required. Show up ready to inter- and many are Veterans or military nacht.de/ for details. on Panzer Kaserne, Building 2913, for equivalent goods and services view. Visit www.usajobs.gov to view spouses. The Exchange has hired 1st Floor classroom, on March in the U.S. Changes should have online vacancies. more than 43,500 Veterans and Eggstravaganza 12 and July 8. Virtual sessions been reflected in a service mem- spouses since 2013, with a goal to Spring is in the air and eggs are April 9 and Sept. 28. USAG ber’s leave and earnings statement Join the Air Force hire 50,000 by the end of 2020. will cover Patch Barracks’ Husky Kaiserslautern is offering the same at the end of February. On March 9, the U.S. Air Force Those interested in serving Field during USO Stuttgart's annual sessions, March 11 and July 7, Recruiting Service will make two those who serve with the Exchange Spring Eggstravaganza, 2–4 p.m., at the Landstuhl Community Club, BOSS events coming up presentations on Panzer Kaserne, can visit ApplyMyExchange.com March 28. Join age-appropriate Bldg. 3780. Participants must reg- March 6, 5–7:30 p.m.: Read at Stuttgart High School, 11 a.m., or contact the EUCOM Exchange Across America Night at Stuttgart for students and parents, and at Human Resources Office at 07031- Elementary. Free dinner for BOSS Army Community Service, Bldg. 4395104.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Palos participates in a 10K Ruck March during the Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe’s Best Warrior Competition 2020. The four-day competition began March 1, at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. On day one of the competition, thirteen competitors from across U.S. Army Europe took part. The winner of IMCOM-E Installation Management Command, Directorate-Europe’s Best Warrior will go on to participate in the U.S. Army level com- Competition 2020 began March 1, at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. petition later this year in Texas.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Palos ﬁ nishes in ﬁ rst place in a 10K Ruck Sgt. Alvin Ricks, of USAG Italy, crawls under barbed wire on Spc. Bennie Long of USAG Italy negoti- March during the IMCOM-E Best Warrior day zero of the 2020 IMCOM-E best warrior competition, in ates an obstacle on day zero of the 2020 Competition 2020. USAG Stuttgart. IMCOM-E best warrior competition.

USAG Stuttgart Command Sgt. Maj. Toese Tia Jr. high ﬁ ves Staff Sgt. Thomas Palos, of USAG Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wright and Pfc. Richard Villareal, of USAG Stuttgart, keep pace Bavaria, after he ﬁ nishes 1st in the 10K ruck march. during a ruck march for Installation Management Command Directorate - Europe’s Best Warrior Competition 2020. Page 6 feature Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020 Many Gold Star families call Stuttgart home Story and photos by Joel Wasko, to connect people. DiToro and Emily Hoey are Special to the Stuttgart Citizen working with Dauphinee to create social events, such as Gold Star and survivor recognition days. Lt. Col. Dianna DiToro can use Gold Star Hoey’s husband, Capt. John Tinsley, was killed in parking spaces at U.S. Garrison Stuttgart, but Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device rarely does. on Aug. 12, 2009, while deployed with 2nd In fact, DiToro, who arrived at Marine Forces Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. Europe and Africa in August 2019, has only used “It feels good to connect with others who that entitlement a handful of times. have walked in similar shoes, and to be able “When the parking lot is full, I feel like I to share our stories and experiences together jerk for not using that space because I can park can be very therapeutic,” Hoey said, noting that there and I’m not parking there,” DiToro said. through socials, her daughter can meet other “However, one time, there was literally no other Gold Star and survivor children. place to park so I did. Then somebody con- “I feel, by allowing our children the chance fronted me for parking in the spot and claimed I to meet and tell their stories they can continue to didn’t know the sacrifice of Gold Star families.” grow and heal together,” Hoey said. DiToro’s husband, Lt. Col. Tom Budrejko, As USAG Stuttgart has service members served as executive officer of Marine Light Attack Kerry Dauphinee, right, the Army Community Service coordinator for survivor outreach ser- from all branches, SOS cares for survivors, Helicopter Squadron 469 and as a weapons vices chats with Lt. Col. Dianna DiToro, a Gold Star spouse, about a new idea for a Gold Star no matter the branch, Dauphinee said. He and tactics instructor for Cobra helicopters. In dashboard parking permit at USAG Stuttgart. hopes to reach out to more survivors, some Feb. 2012, Budrejko, along with six others, was who may not be aware of the services avail- killed in a mid-air collision during a night train- using the services provided. SOS ensures survi- Dauphinee is working on Gold Star park- able to them. ing mission, in preparation for an Afghanistan vors receive necessary services, such as financial ing permits to avoid situations such as the one “We appreciate the opportunity for increased deployment. counseling or the coordination of benefits. DiToro experienced. He will also provide instal- visibility, to let others know that hope and life can DiToro’s 10-year-old son re-engaged her Not long after DiToro’ s experiences, she lation access to direct families and next of kin exist after loss. We hope to add to the resilience attention to the Gold Star parking spaces. approached SOS with the idea of a Gold Star who are American or local nationals to enable of the USAG Stuttgart community,” Dauphinee “At the Stuttgart Army Health Clinic, there is parking permit for the car dashboard for Gold them to take care of necessary business. said. “My hope is to educate folks, that surviving a Gold Star parking space. One day he said, ‘that Star Families. This would allow families to main- “For example, one local national mom has families come in all forms. We remain apprecia- spot is always full, are there that many other Gold tain force protection precautions off-base while banking business that she needs to take care of tive for these small but significant acknowledge- Star families here?’” DiToro said. providing legitimacy of use. for her son who died in action,” Dauphinee said. ments of our loved ones’ sacrifice.” Kerry Dauphinee, the Army Community “It’s so important for Survivors to come “Other Gold Star spouses had their children fin- For DiToro, knowing where resources for Service coordinator for survivor outreach servic- see us, because once they come in to meet us ish or in some cases start at the Patch Elementary support are is comforting. es, said there are more than 50 Gold Star fami- we can determine what else we can help with,” School.” “You never know when you’re going to need lies at USAG Stuttgart, but only a dozen or fewer Dauphinee said. One of the most important SOS purposes is help as a survivor,” she said.

Robinson school age and youth Garrison staff recognized, professional standouts, length of service team awarded ICEBreaker award By Rick Scavetta During a Feb. 10 meeting at the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Kelley Theater, Col. Jason Condrey presented the ICEBreaker award to Bringing garrison employees together each the employees of the school age and quarter is a priority for Col. Jason Condrey, youth center. commander of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, to “Promoting great customer service recognize their achievements and address their has remained one of the cornerstones concerns. of their program’s success,” Condrey Two employee town hall events were held said. recently, Feb. 5 at Panzer Kaserne and Feb. 10 at The award is presented to an in- Kelley Barracks. dividual or team that made special “I want to take the opportunity, at least one efforts to improve services based on once a quarter, to recognize members of our customer feedback received through team who make an impact, day in and day out,” Condrey presented commander’s coins to excellence award went to the public works the interactive customer evaluation, or Condrey said. “This also gives you an opportunity John Arnold, a passport office employee who directorate’s environmental division. ICE, system. Other customer feedback for you to talk directly to me, to help with things recently received several positive comments “It’s a great effort, a team effort,” said Anja is also considered. that I can.” from community members for his work and Emmenecker. “We couldn’t perform on a single Frank Jenkins, a human resources’ employ- Rachele Pezzuti, who recently supported the basis.” ee who works in the passport and ID card office, command team as a driver while also work- At Panzer, newcomers to human resources, was recognized for his work and his role as the ing in her normal role as a human resources Army Community Service and resource manage- garrison coordinator for the Combined Federal assistant. ment were welcomed to the team. The garrison Campaign. The command selected him as the Tecle Kebreab, a civilian employee who works also said farewell to key staff members, such as 2019 professional of the year. Dr. Kaffie Clark, for the housing office at Robinson Barracks Nick French, head of resource management, who is departing the garrison, was also recog- received an award for 40 years of Army service. who’s headed to Fort Sam Houston, Texas and Employees Elisabeth Stephens and Erin nized as the 2019 professional of the year. He began in supply in 1979 at Wallace Barracks Ricardo Hernandez, a housing management Hyde accepted the award for the team. In the competition for supervisor of the year, in Bad Canstatt. Franz Bergmeier began his specialist who’s moving to Fort Jackson, South Phillip Masterson, from the military personnel career 45 years ago in Bavaria. Over the years, Carolina. The trophy will be displayed at the division, took the accolades but dedicated his Bergmeier helped close recreation centers in Tawania Kovacs was recognized for her role Robinson CYS facility. This is the third win to his colleagues. Berchtesgaden and Army posts in Augsburg and as the head of Army Community Service during time the garrison recognized staff with “This is not mine, it’s my teams’ (award),” Bad Aibling. He came to Suttgart in 1998 and has the past five years. Condrey presented her with the quarterly award. Awards also went Masterson said, of the MPD, who were also rec- worked in housing since. the meritorious civilian service medal. to the vehicle registration team and fit- ognized as the professional team of excellence “I’ve enjoyed every day and I’d do it all “I’m glad I live here,” Kovacs said, calling ness center staff. for the fourth quarter of 2019. “They made this again,” Bergmeier said. out over the applause. “Y’all come see me in happen.” At Kelley, the 2019 professional team of California.” Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020 Page 7 Page 8 NEWS Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020 Recreational use overwhelming Panzer Training Area Impact causing U.S. Army to deter recreational access

Story by Larry Reilly viduals coming in contact with military which is unnatural in this unique habi- Director, U.S. Army Stuttgart personnel and authorized individuals tat that is actively managed by the USAG Public Affairs Ofﬁ ce on the local training area.” Stuttgart Department of Public Works.” Van Kirk has reached out to the The training area is the home to The Panzer Training Area has local Polizei as well as the Garrison dozens of species to include a number become more of a recreational area Directorate of Emergency Services for of sensitive species that require spe- for local bicyclists, joggers, and dog assistance in enforcing the no tres- ciﬁ c environmental conditions to exist walkers than an area for U.S. military passing policy of the training area. and according to Inga Gebhard, USAG training, which the federal govern- “During past military training ses- Stuttgart Environmental Protection ment of Germany has designated it for. sions, we talked with the Boeblingen Specialist, DPW, the overuse of the The popularity of the area has not Polizei, who stated they would help training area for recreational purpose Photo by Paul Hughes, USAG Stuttgart only overwhelmed it because of the deter the amount of people entering has adversely affected the environ- Another concern with so many training area cannot be tolerated as a number of people using it on a regu- the training area by citing trespassers mental ecosystem of the region. people venturing onto the training co-use any longer.” lar basis, it has created a serious safety if necessary,” Van Kirk said. “It’s all “Sensitive species like the red area throughout the day, is the tres- The only authorized passage concern, according to Craig Van Kirk about keeping everyone safe, especial- backed shrike (Neuntoeter), tawny passers are either unaware of the through the training area is on Local Training Area Coordinator, 7th ly during military training sessions.” owl (Waldkauz), natterjack toad military training being conducted or Musberger Straesse, and the U.S. Area Training Command. The safety factor increased twofold (Kreuzkroete) and the Bechsteins are not paying attention. Army has taken action to deter the “There are dozens of individuals, when mountain bikers created unau- bat (Bechsteinfledermaus) are “People have walked or rode right use of the other locations people gain on a daily basis, who travel through thorized trails and then built obsta- dependent on natural habitat areas,” through an area where military training access onto the training area. the paths and trails on horses, bicy- cles, such as jumps and curves along Gebhard said. “The military training was being conducted,” said Van Kirk. “We removed the built-up bike cles, jogging, walking dogs, hiking, those unauthorized paths. creates such habitat because we are The concern for people’s safe- challenge obstacles on all the trails driving and parking cars and even “There are several unauthorized able to plan and control where the ty promoted the 7th Army Training and have posted signs throughout picking mushrooms,” Van Kirk said. bike or walking paths that have been training will take place and the impact Command and the USAG Stuttgart the area that read Entry is prohibited, “They are placing themselves and mil- built-up over time,” said Van Kirk. the training will have on species in Department of Public Works to devise Danger to Life and Unauthorized Entry itary personnel in danger of having a “Continued use of these paths have that area. Whereas, recreational activi- a plan to educate the general public is prohibited,” Van Kirk said. serious incident. There have already caused many of the trails and overall ties are disturbing the area due to of the fact the training area is off limits With an increase in military training been a number of incidents during terrain to show signs of excess envi- frequency of use, noise and soil ero- to all unauthorized personnel seeking scheduled in the near future, personnel the past year with unauthorized indi- ronmental damage and soil erosion, sion.” a place to ride their bicycle or take a responsible for the care and oversite of stroll through the woods. the area are hoping people who have “In the past, the U.S. Army and been using the area for recreational the German government have toler- purposes understand the area is off ated the unauthorized entry onto the limits and adhere to the newly posted military training area to an extent; signs stating that message. however, the military training area “We hope we will not need to, but has become a popular recreational if the number of trespassers’ gets to area,” said Van Kirk. “The creating of where we cannot control them, we will unauthorized trails and especially the call the Polizei for assistance. Van Kirk buildup of obstacles such as ramps, said. “We hope this will help deter the jumps and curves has gone too far unauthorized use of the area, so we will and such unauthorized use of the not have to close all entries.”

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German civilian and military leaders from the Stuttgart area met with U.S. European Command directors in mid-February, as part of the command’s commitment to strengthen- ing community relations. During the visit, guests toured the USEUCOM Joint Operations Center for a first- hand look at how the command operates on a day-to-day basis. Lt. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty, USEUCOM U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty, U.S. deputy commander, discussed the com- European Command Deputy Commander, mand’s role in the theater; the Northern recently met with the Croatian Chief of Exercise Portfolio, to include the upcoming Defense, Gen. Mirko Šundov, to discuss ongo- DEFENDER-Europe 20 exercise; USEUCOM’s rence measures in Eastern Europe by serving members are currently assigned in Germany. ing bilateral defense activities between the strategic challenges; and the significance of as a framework nation for NATO’s enhanced Stuttgart is host to five U.S. Army installations two nations. The leaders discussed a broad Germany as host nation to the majority of U.S. forward presence initiative. and two combatant commands. range of topics, including defense mod- forces in Europe and a key NATO ally with The visit reinforced the deeply rooted val- “We don’t say this enough. Germany is a ernization, Croatia's participation in the common values. ues and strong relationship between the U.S. critical partner, a staunch ally,” Twitty said. USEUCOM joint exercise program, medical Twitty conveyed the significance of and Germany, according a USEUCOM press “The vast capability and capacity that you capability development, and cyber defense Germany contributing to assurance and deter- release. Approximately 35,000 U.S. military bring to the [NATO] Alliance is unmatchable.” and cooperation. AFRICOM welcomes new Command Senior Enlisted Leader Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher assumed duties as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, United States Africa Command, during a Feb. 28 assumption of responsibility ceremony. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, presided over the ceremony. Townsend spoke about the importance of the enlisted corps. “The enlisted corps is the backbone of our force, and in my view, it is the backbone of any U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, com- credible armed force,” Townsend said. mander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to U.S. The command senior enlisted advisor military service members at Camp Simba, has an important responsibility to provide Kenya, in February. Townsend’s command feedback on the state of the enlisted force, Thresher thanked those that attended and in the Marine Corps and holds a bachelor's visit was to personally assess the secu- Townsend said. expressed his excitement to be a part of and master's degree from American Military rity situation at the Kenyan Defense Force “I want him to be the senior enlisted advi- AFRICOM. University, plus a graduate-level certificate installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to sor to me, my candid advisor,” he said. “Every “We are all on the same team. Yes, I am from East Carolina University. thank the U.S. military personnel for their commander should have people on their a Marine, but now I'm AFRICOM,” Thresher “We are in Germany with a bunch of sea- service. The visit also highlighted the value staff that can come in, close the door, and said, “So we are all on the same team.” soned professionals that are taking a serious of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. say 'hey boss, we need to have some straight Thresher, who is the first to hold the CSEL look onto the continent in support of the AFRICOM’s headquarters is at U.S. Army talk.' I charged him with that responsibility,” position, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1990 United States and in support of AFRICOM,” Garrison Stuttgart’s Kelley Barracks. Townsend said. as an artilleryman. He served at various levels Thresher said. Photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano

(Left) Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Ramon (CZ) Colon-Lopez speaks to service members and civilians during an all hands meeting recently at Patch Barracks. The meeting gave SEAC Colon-Lopez the opportunity to meet the attendees as well as share his priorities moving forward. Photo by Senior Airman Deven Schultz

(Right) SEAC Ramón Colón-López, right center, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, the EUCOM senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo with leadership from Marine Forces Europe and Africa at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Feb. 21. During the visit leaders from MFEA were afforded the opportunity to ask the SEAC questions about the future of joint units, education, and his career accomplishments. Photo by Cpl. Menelik Collins Page 10 FEATURE Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020 A taste of home arrives in Stuttgart

A taste of Esslingen, with bubbles Many Americans living in Euro. It took about 15 minutes to get Stuttgart were overjoyed to hear that the meal. While I did fi nd the cost to one of their favorite burger joints be pricey, the food did surpass my – Five Guys – has followed them expectations. My burger was unmis- to Baden Württemberg, In February, takably good. It tasted the same as the DC-based chain opened in Five Guys back home, where I’ve tried Östereicher Platz. We sent Michael them in North Carolina, New York and Collier, a Stuttgart Citizen volunteer, Colorado. downtown to check it out. Here’s what he found out: Would you recommend it to friends? How long has this been in the For those expats looking for a works? reminder of home, I can confi rm that Construction took place dur- Five Guys Stuttgart holds many of the ing the last six months of 2019 and same charms familiar to those who wrapped up in January. What began in have frequented stateside locations. Virginia in 1986 has grown across the Newspaper articles on the wall, a U.S. and in popular overseas locations write-your-own message board, and Photo by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart like London and Paris. They opened the same 1950s decor. By Paul Hughes the Kessler website, Riesling’s rich aro- is a rather unique explanation for this. in Stuttgart at 11 a.m. on Feb. 2. It’s U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart matic compounds — called mono- “I was genuinely surprised going the twelfth Five Guys in Germany and Any drawbacks? terpenes — found in the grapes’ fl esh through and seeing the walls lined the fi rst in Baden Württemberg. You’re going to pay more over- Speak to any German and they will and skin, make the resulting sparkling with a thick black moss or fungus. seas for the experience. My “little” tell you that Sekt, or sparkling wine, wine particularly fruity and perfumed. I then learned that this fungus is What was it like on opening cheeseburger goes for €7.25 com- is the all-purpose drink for toasting “The production, as well as the purposefully maintained and actually day? pared to the current American price any occasion … and they mean it. labeling and packing of the bottles, plays a role in regulating the climate When I got to the store on of $5.39. With a current exchange rate Germany consumes more than any happens here,” said Eberhard Kaiser, within the cellar, directly impacting Königstraße, I saw many excited at around €1 to $1.10, that makes a other nation, some 400 million bottles spokesman for Kessler. “To this day, the production process,” Khajenoori patrons lined up outside the door to difference. per year. this is the birthplace of every bottle of said. “The guide was entertaining, order a freshly made burger. The res- Around nine miles southeast of Kessler Sekt.” informative and showed great enthusi- taurant was in a frenzy with customers Anything else to add? Stuttgart’s city center is Esslingen. Sekt actually goes through the same asm for not only the product, but also spilling out the door and a view into The two-story restaurant provides Here you will fi nd a perfect day out manufacturing process as French the process.” the open kitchen where staff worked a nice ambience and a welcoming in a quintessential German Altstadt, champagne, but due to EU regula- At the end of the tour, visitors get to to assemble a fl eet of delicious look- taste of home to those familiar with home to market squares, churches, tions, only sparkling wines produced sample one of the vintage Sekts made ing sandwiches. the stateside locations. Public trans- and cobble stone roads. It also hap- in the Champagne region of France by Kessler and learn how to correctly portation stops — to include the pens to be the birthplace of Germany’s can carry that name. Germany’s Sekt sample it to ensure maximum enjoy- What did you try? U-bahn stop at Ruhtebuhl Platz, are national drink, no, not beer – Sekt! is just as delicious and generally sold ment, Khajenoori said. After a brief wait in line, I ordered nearby, so it’s easy to get to. For Since 1832, Kessler has been at a fraction of the price. The Kessler Sekt factory is locat- a ‘little’ cheeseburger, one milkshake the taste of home, it’s worth the trip making sparkling wines from their Kessler Sekt has been served dur- ed at Marktplatz 21-23, 73728 and a small fries. That costs about 16 downtown. factory located in the 800-year-old ing many state receptions, and some Esslingen. Visitors can tour some of “Speyrer Pfl eghof,” a picturesque illustrious guests have toured the fac- the historic representational rooms of trade and administrative center in the tory, including Queen Elizabeth II, the factory and enjoy a glass of Sekt. middle of the town. Charles De Gaulle, Bill Clinton and For English guided tours, call 0711- Within the Kessler factory, the George H.W. Bush. Visitors may take 3105-9310 or e-mail besucher@kes- entire manufacturing process from the opportunity of an English language sler-sekt.de. For more information, grape to glass is completed. Kessler guided tour to explore the vast cellars visit www.kessler-sekt.de. employs a traditional bottle fermen- beneath the factory where the wines tation process – rare among manu- ferment, some for several years before (Editor’s note: This story, updated facturers of sparkling wines. Most being ready to enjoy. from a 2011 story by Carola ferment bubbling wines in giant steel During a recent tour, Bardia Meusel, is provided as a courtesy vats, thousands of liters at a time. Khajenoori, a civilian employee at U.S. for community members to Kessler keeps things traditional Army Garrison Stuttgart, learned that explore local German culture and and local, using Germany’s famous the temperature in Kessler’s cellar is does not imply endorsement by Photo by Michael Collier, Stuttgart Citizen volunteer Riesling as its base wine. According to consistent throughout the year. There the U.S. military)

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Evan Koeplinger played the Wicked Witch of the West for Stuttgart High School’s The Wizard of Oz.

Dorothy, played by Lea Scavetta, departs Munchkin Land along the yellow brick road, during Stuttgart High School’s recent production of The Wizard of Oz.

Story and photos by Michael Collier The high school musical featured Stuttgart High School recreated the world of Oz. Pictured, from left to right, are senior Stuttgart Citizen volunteer “Jitterbug” a song and dance number Eric Fager as The Lion, and juniors Lea Scavetta as Dorothy, Jacob Keating as The which was cut from the 1939 film, said Lea Scarecrow and Caden Burkman as The Tin Man. Students at Stuttgart High School Scavetta, a 17-year-old junior at Stuttgart recently took part in a local production of High School, who played Dorothy. The Wizard of Oz — a musical based on “It’s definitely one of the most intense the novel by L. Frank Baum. shows I’ve done,” Scavetta said. Stuttgart’s production of The Wizard The show also had senior Eric Fager of Oz followed the beloved original story as The Lion, junior Jacob Keating as The as a traditional adaptation. It follows Scarecrow and Caden Burkman as The Tin Dorothy Gale from Kansas to an adven- Man. Evan Koeplinger played the Wicked ture in Oz, where she avoids the mayhem Witch of the West. All together, more than of a witch with the help from her three 50 teens took part as cast and crew. best friends. Directed by teacher Lindsey Bagnaschi, Bringing together students from ele- the musical also featured Bagnashi’s mentary to high school, the show was in young daughter, Helena, as the dog Toto production for nine weeks and ran over — who quickly became an audience three days at the end of February. favorite onstage. Aesop’s Foibles ends successful run at Stuttgart Community Theater Story and photos by Michael Collier directed or written anything before,” said Stuttgart Citizen volunteer co-director Marc Cabe. “This is both the debut for a written screenplay and direct- A local production of Aesop’s Foibles ing a screenplay. But with the guidance of recently took place at the Stuttgart our theater director, Richard Roberts, we Community Theater. A first-time produc- pulled it off.” tion from local theater enthusiasts Marc The theater opens The Hello Girls, Cabe and Jennifer Turner, the play adapted March 13. the traditional tale of Aesop’s Foibles for modern families across the Stuttgart community. The cast consisted of children ranging from elementary to middle school. From the beginning of the production to the stage debut, the play underwent many changes, Turner said “I don’t think I would recognize the script we wrote compared to what was on the stage,” Turner said. “There was a lot of editing. We changed the words around, we changed the scenes. It was a huge undertaking.” The play also represents a unique accomplishment for its ﬁ rst-time cast, crew, and directors. “The big difﬁ culty was that we had never Stuttgart Citizen, March 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL Page 13 Common coot

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April 9: International Baptist Church of Stuttgart In March, Jewish congrega- Chances are rare that we would Holy Thursday, Patch Worship Service tions around the world will com- be in the extreme situation that Barracks Chapel, Sunday - 0930 & 1130 memorate a very intriguing and Esther faced. However, the reality 6 p.m.–midnight Full Sunday School - 0930 & 1130 compelling historical account of a is that every day we have an oppor- brave woman’s courage and death- tunity to take the initiative like AWANA Sunday - 1630 April 10: defying initiatives that saved tens of Esther and “seize the day.” Smiling Good Friday, Patch Other Opportunities: thousands of lives. and greeting someone you do not Barracks Chapel, Small Group & Bible Studies Men’s, In short, Esther was an orphan know seizes the moment. Saying Women’s & Young Adult Ministries 4:30-8:30 p.m. Youth & Student Ministries raised in a foreign land by her a kind word to someone that has uncle. 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Justine Pedussel - Berlin, Cooper Lazo - Vilseck, Haleigh Gordon - Kaiserslautern, Noah Swimmers from Stuttgart dive into the pool. Photos by Zoe Dolye Kalinowski Marshal - Wiesbaden, Nathaniel Egbert and Grace Biddle - Stuttgart.

By Daisy Geiser Special to the Stuttgart Citizen Swim meet highlights: The Stuttgart Piranhas Swim Team recently returned from the European Forces Swim Relay Team: Madeline Crabtree (8 & under) and • 200m Individual Medley: Loghann League, Rheinland divisional championship Madeline McBride, Daniel Madjid, Madeline McBride (12). Piranhas dou- Bellamy, Luke Biddle, Madeline swim meet in Berlin, with a coveted team Truitt Taylor, and Isabel Geiser. This 11- ble event winners: Ella Kalinowski (13- Crabtree, Andrew Just, Braden trophy. 12 age group relay earned a total of 24 14), Kiersten Koning (17 & up), Eliza- Taylor and Emily Zimmerman. It’s Stuttgart’s fourth divisional win in the points for the team in the medley and beth Kyle (10), Grace Schad (15-16), • 200m Freestyle: Erin Morrow, last five years. freestyle relays. Kyle Stevenson (17 & up), and Emily Bethany Schad, and Jasper The championship was extremely com- Zimmerman (8 & under). Treadway petitive this year, said Michelle Sanders, Individual: • 100m Freestyle: Nathanial Egbert Piranhas’ head coach. Piranha individual triple event win- Dropping more than five seconds from • 400m Freestyle: Jude Light “Fifty-three Piranhas represented ners in their respective age bracket: their seeded time in an individual event: • 50m Backstroke: Charles Kyle Stuttgart in the water contending for the trophy and giving it their all,” Sanders said. Roughly 200 swimmers, from age six to 19, from Berlin, Kaiserslautern, Stuttgart, Vilseck and Wiesbaden teams, competed at the historical Finkensteinalle swimming pool. Each of the five teams had about the same number of swimmers. During the meet, running totals were not announced, so teams had to wait until the end to find out who was in the lead. Coaches, swimmers, and parents eagerly anticipated the final announcement, which came after the last relay race finished. Tension mounted. Announcers called out fifth, fourth and third places. Then, it came down to rivals Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern When organizers announced that the Piranhas took first place, the Stuttgart swimmers found they scored 1054 points, 90 more that the Kaiserslautern Kingfish’s 964 points. The Wiesbaden Wahoos had 448, the Berlin Bear-a-cudas, 381, and Vilseck Sea Vipers, 355. The Piranhas swimmers left Berlin and focused training for their individual events at the EFSL short distance championships in Piranha individual triple event winner Madeline McBride. the Netherlands at the end of February.

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