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and Darby Military Communities www..army.mil July 14, 2017 | Vol. 50 | Issue 13 What’s Inside ‘Sky Soldiers’ welcome new commander

2 By Sgt. David Vermilyea USAG Italy DPW Public Affairs Office conducts water sampling CASERMA DEL DIN — Colonel Gregory K. Anderson handed the reins of 173rd Airborne Brigade to Col. James B. 3 Bartholomees III here July 7. 'Tis the season — As the unit changed hands, they looked VMC, DMC participate in back on the 100-year history of the bri- gade and to its future and legacy. changes of command One hundred years ago, 173rd Airborne Brigade first came into existence. Its leg- acy is manifested through years of blood, 5 sweat and tears after contributing in more Suicide Prevention than eight conflicts from its inception in World War I to present-day operations Part 3 deterring aggression and assuring Allies. In the past few years, the brigade’s Front, from left: Col. James B. Bartholomees III, incoming commander of 173rd Air- mission has complemented its tactical borne Brigade; Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McGuire, deputy commanding general, U.S. 7 role with a strategic purpose. During An- Army Europe; and Col. Gregory K. Anderson, outgoing commander, stand with the Vicenza celebrates derson’s command, from June 28, 2015 formation during the 173rd change of command ceremony at Caserma Del Din in to July 7, he continued to orchestrate Vicenza, July 7. (Photo by Paolo Bovo, 7th ATC RTSD-South) Independence Day 173rd’s global success by shouldering the burden of cultivating relations and unit, we have the ability to train, train, deploy, “Sky Soldiers” have the advan- training with NATO Allies. train -- to focus on readiness, to focus on tage of training all over Europe and, at 9 “A company in the 173rd has strategic preparedness, to focus on leader devel- times, Africa. On any given day they West End theater comes impact. A battalion in training opment.” may fly from Italy and , jump Ukrainians has a strategic impact,” said Unlike stateside units that train almost to Vicenza from London Anderson. “Since this is a high-readiness exclusively in the United States and then See WELCOME, page 9 10 Out & About

Celebrating the USA CASERMA EDERLE — Musical group Cindy and Rock History en- Hoga Zait Festival, Tuscany tertained attendees of the 2017 In- dependence Day celebration here July 4. Nearly 21,000 people vis- 12 ited the installation for the annual FMWR activities festivities. See more photos, page 7, and on Flickr at https://www. flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/al- Facts about July bums/72157686094160875. (Photo by Mark Turney, lThe month of July is named VMC Public Affairs Office) after by a decision of the Roman Sen- ate in 44 B.C., as July was the month of his birth.

lUntil the 18th century, the Audit alignment in Africa increases medical readiness word "July" in English had the VICENZA — Two Public Health Ac- PHA-I commander, “The timeliness for mission in Africa would take 54 days to stress on the first syllable and tivity-Italy Veterinary Corps officers, audits was previously driven by a histor- complete.” rhymed with "duly" or "truly." Capt. Teresa Vaughn and Warrant Officer ically established schedule that did not The alignment reduced unit costs by 32 Abraham Montemayor, recently traveled optimize manpower and time.” percent, a savings of $12,000, and man- l No month ends on the same across the African continent in 14 days to Sims directed the team to analyze the power hours by 30 percent for successful day of the week as July unless take stock of food and water. audit mission in Africa, which consists completion of all audits and FWRA. it is a Leap Year, when January In support of U.S. Army Africa’s Unit- of 18 facilities in nine different countries. With PHA-I’s growing mission, critical does so. ed Accord 2017 exercise, the officers He also wanted to identify areas where conservation of manpower hours direct- conducted seven sanitation audits for they could improve efficiency in - man ly translates to an increased Veterinary l July’s birthstone is the ruby, bottled water listed in the Department of power and time. Corps officer presence at veterinary treat- which is said to symbolize Defense Worldwide Directory of Sani- Considering the locations and required ment facilities in Europe, allowing them contentment. tary Approved Sources, and one food and audit frequencies for the sites, Monte- to focus on clinical proficiency and med- lSeven U.S. presidents have water risk assessment (FWRA). mayor proposed a strategic alignment of ical readiness. PHA-I now successfully died in July, which is more The team said identification and - ap audits in Morocco, Uganda, Ghana, Ni- implements this strategy throughout its than any other month. proval of local sources for procurement ger and Ethiopia. commercial audit portfolio in Eastern on the continent supports local econo- “The facilities are spread across an area and Western Europe, expanding the ef- lJuly and April start on the mies while decreasing cost to the DOD that exceeds the (distance) from Los An- fort to identify cost savings and prod- same day in each year. for shipping-approved sustenance into geles to New York by over 1,000 miles,” uct-enhancing measures to best support areas of operation. Montemayor said. “If each audit was per- service members abroad and at home. (From www.popculturemadness.com) According to Lt. Col. Andrew Sims, formed on individual missions, the audit See ALIGNMENT, page 4 U.S. Army Europe Commander Get the lead out ... of your drinking water Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges VICENZA — As part of the U.S. Army’s though, warning signs were posted at corrective actions. Eventually, after im- U.S. Army Africa Commander ongoing effort to ensure Soldiers, civil- that building, advising occupants not to plementation of corrective actions, ad- Maj. Gen. ians and family members have access to drink water from the identified faucet. ditional sampling will be conducted to Joseph P. Harrington safe drinking water, Installation confirm that corrective actions were suc- Management Command decided cessful. USAG Italy Commander and Publisher in 2016 to sample all high-risk fa- Rivero-deAguilar explained that, just Col. Steve Marks cilities (HRF). because lead is found in the drinking Testing included facilities such water above the action level, it does not USAG Italy as Child Development Centers, mean that the children in that AFH unit Public Affairs Team Lead Youth Centers and Department are at risk. and Outlook Editor Karin J. Martinez of Defense schools. IMCOM also The Army criteria is even stricter than required testing 100 percent of the federal criteria, and the Army will Public Affairs Staff Army Family Housing units over take immediate corrective action if the Laura Kreider five years for the presence of lead selected action level is exceeded. The Chiara Mattirolo in drinking water. Army’s goal is to identify and correct is- Aaron P. Talley Anna Terracino At U.S. Army Garrison Italy, sues before anyone experiences negative Mark Turney the Directorate of Public Works health effects. Environmental Division has been Anyone having concerns about poten- The Outlook is an authorized publication conducting this sampling since the tial negative health effects because of supporting the USAG Italy command infor- mation program as provided by AR 360-1. program was first announced. Ex- exposure to lead should contact their pri- All editorial content of the Outlook is pre- posure to lead, even at low levels, mary health care provider. pared, edited and approved by the USAG may cause developmental issues Generally, clinics and pediatric provid- Italy Public Affairs Office, Unit 31401, Box in children ages six and younger. ers follow American Academy of Pediat- 10, APO, AE 09630, located in Bldg. 10 on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. Lead can be found throughout rics recommendations for lead screening the environment not only in water, but In 2017, the Army required testing of and testing in children and infants. Pro- Contents of the Outlook are not necessarily also in lead-based paint, air, soil, house- 100 percent of government-leased fam- viders also have the benefit of consid- the official news of, or endorsed by, the U.S. hold dust, food and certain types of pot- ily housing over the same original five ering information about their patient’s Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Installation Man- tery porcelain and pewter. years. This means all testing of Army medical history, current health, and po- agement Command-Europe, U.S. Army According to Carlos Rivero-deAguilar, family housing, owned and leased, will tential for exposure to other sources of Garrison Italy or U.S. Army Africa. division chief, Environmental Division, be completed by December 2020. lead when making medical decisions and the staff completed sampling for lead at Norman D. Stiegler, DPW director, ex- recommendations. The Outlook accepts submissions. Call the editor with questions at DSN 637-8031, all HRF in Vicenza and Darby military plained that if lead is detected above the Community members who have ques- comm. 0444-61-8031, or submit via email communities, as well as the required 20 criteria, occupants will quickly be noti- tions or would like detailed information at [email protected]. A submission percent of Army-owned family housing fied of the situation. about this water sampling effort should does not guarantee publication. Submis- sions may be edited at the discretion of the in Villaggio. Furthermore, Stiegler said, follow-up contact Alberto Cristoferi at Environ- Public Affairs staff. With the exception of one tap in one sampling will be conducted by DPW mental Division, DSN 637-8388, comm. Courtesy photo in Table of Contents building in Ederle, all test results proved staff as soon as possible to identify the 0444-61-8388; email at alberto.cris- satisfactory. As a precautionary measure, lead source and determine appropriate [email protected]. (DPW)

Speak Out By Laura Kreider & Chiara Mattirolo Service members, families are reminded Where would you like to travel this summer? to stay vigilant while traveling Europe VICENZA — As summer vacation is upon us and community members are making travel plans, the Security Office encourages Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians to review Department of State travel advisories for travel warnings before planning any trip. Members of the community are required to request information from the servicing Security Office about the specific requirements applicable to a myriad of travel- lo cations. Per Army Regulation 380-67, the Security Office must be informed of any travel outside the borders of Italy before departure and again upon return. Also, it is import- ant to note that there are some countries that U.S. personnel are not permitted to visit unless authorized by a General Officer. Family members are recommended to take the same precautions when traveling. The best practices are to register with the embassy of the country that you plan to vis- Sabrina Pani Nycol Nye Spc. Taylor Saiz it through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) prior to departure. During U.S. Army Health Clinic- Global Credit Union Company D, travel, individuals must maintain situational awareness of surroundings and try not Vicenza 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Rgt. to draw attention. “With a group of friends, “More road trips As a reminder, there are also antiterrorism requirements for traveling, which in- I am going to travel in .” “I would like to go clude registering with the Travel Tracker/ Individual Anti-Terrorism Plan. Service to Boston and (around) scuba diving off the members and government civilians must have current Personnel Recovery-Isolated New England. I am coast of Italy and Personnel Report (ISOPREP) and AT level 1 training. also planning to travel .” For assistance with travel or personal protective measures, please contact the all around the world, USAG Italy Security Office at DSN 637-8033 and the Garrison Antiterrorism Office starting from Alaska and at DSN 637-8084/8021. (DPTMS) (including) Japan in the near future.”

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“I would like “I would like “I would like to travel to travel home back to to just get on the car to Eastern Europe, the States and do a big loop Croatia, , to see my family.” around Italy.” but also Prague, — everywhere.” 2 Outlook July 14, 2017 'Pegasus' Brigade changes leadership

Story and photo by Karin J. Martinez Outlook Editor

VICENZA — Colonel Richard D. Conkle took the reins of 207th Military Intelligence “Pegasus” Brigade (Theater) at Hoekstra Field on Caserma Ederle June 26 in an assumption of command ceremony. Conkle, a native of Montgomery, Ala., comes to the unit directly from a year of study at the War College in Carlisle, Pa. He succeeds Col. Timothy Higgins, who served as the first commander of the 207th, which was established in March 2016. The commanding general of Intelligence and Security Command, Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard, was guest of honor at the ceremony and welcomed the new bri- gade commander. “This is certainly a special day for friends and family, and all of us here, to witness as our nation puts its faith and trust in this officer,” Ballard said. “I am so proud of what this unit has accomplished in its first year, and I Col. Matthew Kmon (left) passes the guidon to Lieu- look forward to what they’ll accomplish with (Conkle) tenant Col. Terry Wanner, as Wanner accepts com- at the helm.” mand of 731st Munitions Squadron in a ceremony July The incoming commander said he is happy to be here. 7 at Camp Darby’s parade field. “I am excited to finally join the INSCOM team. This is truly an honor,” Conkle said. “I am fortunate to have been able to work with (U.S. Army Africa) several times Air Force at Darby over the past few years, and it’s an incredible team with an incredible mission. I can promise that the Pegasus Soldiers will continue to work hard for you and will welcomes new work hard to enable USARAF and AFRICOM mission success.” squadron commander He included many thank-you’s to attendees, his spe- Colonel Richard D. Conkle accepts the colors of 207th cial guests, and the Soldiers but saved the biggest thank- Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) to assume com- mand of the unit June 26. Conkle took over from Col. you for last: thanking his wife and children. Story and photo Timothy Higgins, who served as first commander of by Chiara Mattirolo “I would like to publicly thank my family … for all the the brigade, which was established in 2016. sacrifices they’ve made for the Army. I am so incredibly DMC Public Affairs Office fortunate to have a strong, committed family—both to tional control of U.S. Army Africa. The brigade includes the Army and to each other.” 207th and 307th MI battalions, located here; 522nd MI — Lieutenant Col. Mark Ashman relin- The 207th MI Bde. Serves as the Theater Intelligence Bn., located in Wiesbaden, Germany; and 337th MI quished command of 731st Munitions Squadron to Lt. Brigade for U.S. Africa Command and is under opera- Bn., located at Fort Sheridan, Ill. Col Terry Wanner in a ceremony June 7 at the headquar- ters parade field on Camp Darby. Overseeing the ceremony was Col. Matthew Kmon, commander, 31st Maintenance Group, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base. Ashman was presented a Meritorious Service Medal for superior accomplishments during his command. His next assignment will be as commander of Ghedi Air Base, near in . Incoming commander Wanner, a native of Monroe, Mich., comes to Camp Darby from the Pentagon, Wash- ington, D.C., where he served as chief of Munitions Planning and Programming for Combat Forces Divi- sion, Directorate of Strategic Plans. “I extremely proud and humbled to join this team and to serve as the commander. I promise to serve this squadron by giving my best every day,” said Wanner. The squadron is a geographically separated unit under the 31st Fighter Wing. The airmen of the 731st Muni- tions Squadron are responsible for U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s largest and most dispersed conventional mu- nitions stockpile. Lieutenant Col. John Hotek accepted command of 839th Transportation Battalion in a ceremony held at Camp Darby's parade field June 26. Leader selected as Transportation battalion switches USARAF deputy CG command team in double ceremony VICENZA — Brig. Gen. William J. Prendergast IV Stewart and the community members who gathered has been selected as the Story and photo by Chiara Mattirolo for the ceremony wished all the best to the Alvis family U.S. Army Africa deputy DMC Public Affairs Office in their future assignment at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, commanding general and and welcome the Hotek family. National Guard component A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Hotek graduated from integration adviser. CAMP DARBY — The command team of 839th John Carroll University in 1997 with a bachelor of sci- Prendergast currently Transportation Battalion changed leadership during ence degree in business administration. He was then serves as assistant adjutant change of command and change of responsibility cere- commissioned into the Army Transportation Corps. general, Oregon Joint Forc- monies that took place June 26 on the parade field here. Hotek comes to Darby from Kaiserslautern, Germany, es Headquarters, in Salem, Colonel Curtis Stewart, commander, 598th Transpor- where he served in various capacities in the G3 and G5 Oregon. His previous as- signments include more tation Brigade, presided over the ceremony where Lt. sections of 21st Theater Sustainment Command. Most PRENDERGAST Col. Jason Alvis relinquished command to Lt. Col. John recently, he conducted Foreign Military Sales and Se- than 23 years of National Hotek, and Command Sgt. Major James Harris relin- curity Assistance Activities for the U.S. Department of Guard component service. quished responsibility as battalion CSM to Master Sgt. State in Baghdad, Iraq. The general will arrive in Vicenza this summer to re- Jermain Jackson. Hotek said he feels honored and privileged to have the place Brig. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, who has served as the “The 839th under Jason Alvis has made a difference,” opportunity to command this unit and thanked leader- National Guard component deputy commander since said Stewart. “No doubt, 839th is a small battalion with ship. October 2015. wide-reaching responsibilities. It is also a small unit in “We look forward to working alongside you as we Prendergast will join Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, a small place, whose members have a big impact on the build upon the past success of the 839th and continue who will arrive later this summer to serve as Army Re- life of the community.” its legacy of exceptional performance,” he said. serve component deputy commander.

3 Outlook July 14, 2017 Preschool available for VMC families Exchange shoppers VICENZA — Children in the Vicenza Military Com- munity may be eligible for free full-day preschool. can enter to win a The Sure Start Preschool Program, offered by Vicenza Elementary School on Villaggio, is modeled after Head 2017 Beetle Dune Start in the United States, and is a full-day, high-quality – One lucky Army & Air Force Exchange Ser- preschool is for four-year-olds. Sure Start targets chil- DALLAS vice shopper will win a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune dren who may potentially be “at risk” for not being ready this summer during the Perfetti Van Melle Sweepstakes. for kindergarten the following year. Through Aug. 31, authorized Exchange shoppers The program contains a mandatory parent education worldwide can enter to win the vehicle – a $29,395 value component that includes scheduled home visits, quarter- – at http://shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes. Winners ly parent meetings and participation in the classroom. will be named on or about Sept. 7. It is designed for children of sponsors ranked E4 and “The Exchange wants to let service members and their below, but anyone is welcome to fill out an application. families know they are valued, and that’s why we offer There are two classes of 18 children each. Applications sweepstakes such as these,” said Air Force Chief Master are accepted all year long. If the classes are full, appli- Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted adviser. cants are put into a “waiting pool” and when there is “I encourage all shoppers to take a moment to enter. Who an opening, the child most qualified is selected by the knows? It may be you who ends up the lucky winner.” steering committee. Considerations for enrollment may Authorized shoppers age 18 and older may enter. If the include one or more of the following conditions: winner is outside of the United States, he or she may des- ignate a representative to accept the prize until their re- lChild must be four years old by Sept. 1 turn to the U.S. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. lSponsor rank is E4 or below lChild had a low birth weight, below 5.5 pounds lChild has parent/s whose primary language is not En- glish lParent/s were teenagers when the first child was born lParent/s did not graduate from high school lChild lives in a single parent home lThe child’s sponsor is currently deployed or will be soon deployed lThe child has an older sibling with a disability lAt home there are three or more children close in age Sure Start preschool begins this fall for eligible children and families. Stop by the Vicenza Elementary School Anyone interested in the program should stop by the on Villaggio to fill out an application or get your ques- Vicenza Elementary School office for an application, or tions answered. (Courtesy photo) call 0444-61-8640 for more information.

Warrant Officer Abraham Montemayor (second from right), Public Health Activity-Italy inspector and Veterinary Corps officer, verifies with a water bottling plant personnel in Burayu, Ethiopia, that standard practices are performed to ensure water products are free of contaminants. (Photo by Capt. Teresa Vaughn, PHA-I)

ALIGNMENT continued from page 1 The two-week mission in Africa provided Vaughn and Montemayor exposure to similar facilities, they said, and expanded their knowledge of regulato- ry requirements for bottled water production. The project also helped them to better understand pro- duction processes implemented in austere locations to meet particular requirements. Montemayor said he hopes future predictability of the mission and the use of two veterinary officers to perform audits will produce better quality audit reports and, in turn, safer food for the warfighter. Because of significant differences in govern- ment monitoring and control of food processing facilities, Vaughn said, auditing in Africa delivers unique, complex challenges in comparison to audits Celebrating 200+ years of service performed in the United States or in Europe. VICENZA — The Vicenza Military Community gathered at the Golden Lion here June 22 to recognize Additionally, travel restrictions, cultural differ- the service and career achievements of nine Soldiers and one Italian civilian during the quarterly retire- ences and country-specific threats vary and must be ment ceremony. Military retirees were recognized for their dedication to the U.S. Army for a combined individually assessed for each area. 235 years of service, while the Italian employee celebrated 43 years of service. U.S. Army Africa Deputy Advanced, meticulous planning and coordination Commander Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore and Command Sgt. Maj. Harold Estabrooks, USARAF command with U.S. Army Africa and U.S. embassies in the sergeant major, were on hand to recognize the retirees. region were required to ensure mission success. The auditors spent several months analyzing and Retirement ceremony honorees were: planning the operation, as any small change in itin- Lt. Col. J. Keller Durkin, USARAF G3 Operations chief; 21 years Lt. Col. Christine D. Roney, USARAF Deputy G4, Mobility Division; 20 years erary or cancellation of flights could have result- Lt. Col. Michael S. Sheldon, 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron; 29 years ed in substantial adjustments to the entire mission Lt. Col. Christine D. Watson, USARAF French Military Liaison Officer; 40 years schedule. Chief Warrant Officer Joseph5 E. Moyers, USARAF Senior All-Source Intelligence technician; 34 years According to Sims, increasing medical readiness Sgt. Maj. John R. Zimmer, USARAF G3 Operations sergeant major; 29 years and producing better quality audits requires care- Master Sgt. Michael R. Pickens, 173rd Infantry Brigade (Airborne) S3 Operations NCOIC; 20 years Sgt. 1st Class Tedvis L. Adams, 509th Signal Battalion Senior Network Operations NCOIC; 20 years ful planning and strong relationships with the DOD Sgt. 1st Class Stephen F. Zaucha, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Infantry Brigade (Airborne), USAG Italy organizations they support and with the U.S. em- CPF NCOIC; 20 years bassies. Maurizio Cogo, Italian civilian, Logistics Readiness Center, 405th Army Field Support Brigade. His 43-year career “Building relationships and increasing skills profi- included several positions, culminating as a procurement and supply technician and team leader for 405th AFSB. ciency are key enablers to supporting our customers

(PHA-I) (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) and accomplishing our mission,” he said.

The next two issues of the Outlook will be July 28 and Aug. 25. Deadlines will be July 21 and Aug. 18, respectively. Anyone with questions about submissions for those issues should contact the USAG Italy Public Affairs Office at DSN 637-8031/8039/8040.

4 Outlook July 14, 2017 Resources for families provide tools, Finding hope: skills to help avoid downward spiral Editor’s note: This is the third article in a four-part series talk about their problems can be a major way to prevent they can get that care,” said Maj. Rebekah Broady, team exploring the issue of suicide and suicide prevention in the suicide, and the resilience program at Army Communi- lead for Embedded Behavioral Health. “But we treat a military community. ty Service can help spouses learn the skills to deal with lot of families, and a lot of children, a lot of spouses, and their issues. a lot of Soldiers here in Italy. We do not send back the by Andrea Stone “The goal is to give people the skills that, when they vast majority to the States or anywhere else.” Contributor face challenges or adversity, they are able to not only grow from those challenges and adversities, but also to Help from Behavioral Health VICENZA — Two days af- thrive,” said Michelle McLaughlin, Mobilization, De- Major Osceola Evans, chief of Behavioral Health at ter Mother’s Day in 2008, ev- ployment and Support, Stability and Operations Pro- U.S. Army Health Center–Vicenza, agrees. erything hit rock bottom for a gram manager. “The more you can handle challenges “If a child or family member seeks services early on as 42-year-old Navy wife. and adversity, the better equipped you are. Then there’s a preventive measure or as a way to take care of issues “I’m thinking, how many pills less likelihood that you will fall into depression, help- before it escalates into something severe, then they may would it take to kill me? That’s lessness, hopelessness, which eventually can lead to sui- never get to the point where they have to enroll in the how macabre my thought pro- cidal ideation. These skills can help prevent the spiraling EFMP or something like that where it could affect the cess is. I’m carrying a suicide that can happen.” next duty assignment,” he explained. “If you see it in note around with me for weeks so your child or your spouse, encourage them to come in nobody could read it. I have my bag of pills that nobody Resiliency, resources and get help early. If it’s something that’s treated and knew about, and I wanted to sleep. I had this thought, The annual resilience program training is mandatory they respond to, there’s really no repercussion as far as ‘Please God, put me out of my misery,’” she recounts. for Soldiers, but there is also an optional program avail- assignments or career effect or anything like that.” For months, she struggled as the pressure in her life able to spouses. That program is offered every other In addition, help is readily available at Behavioral built up. week, or as part of a quarterly Family Readiness Group Health. “I put the note in my husband’s sock drawer. Every- Academy designed to train FRG leaders. “If someone is feeling suicidal or they’re having a pan- thing is neat. It’s not a scene. We’re all very nice and “I tell them, ‘Your Soldiers are required to take this. ic attack or they just need to get some help immediately, clean about this thing,” she said. “I have my comforter. Why not get on the same page and speak the same lan- they can always walk into our clinic. On an emergency I’m just grabbing pills … I just talked to God and I cried. guage as what they’re learning and speaking?’” Mc- basis, that person will be seen. We will make changes in It was a terribly emotionally painful period, but I just Laughlin said. our schedule to accommodate the needs of an emergen- knew that life could not go on like this. Another resource available to Soldiers and spouses is cy patient on the spot and get them where they need to “I took the pills and then I spit them out because I had the Military Family Life Counselor, and there is one in go,” Evans said. a moment of, ‘Gosh, what are you doing?’ But I put them the ACS building on Caserma Ederle. back in (my mouth). I put the bag away. I put Family violence increases risk everything away, and I wrapped myself in a One factor that can lead to an increased risk comforter and I laid down. And that’s all I re- of suicide is a history of family violence, ac- member.” cording to Susan Swisher, Family Advocacy When her mother and her son found her Program manager at ACS. face down on the floor of her bedroom, they “We are briefing about this coexistence- be couldn’t find a pulse. Her mother thought she tween domestic violence and suicide, and (re- was having some sort of allergic reaction, but searchers) are finding now that it’s not just the her son knew, she said. adults,” she said. The next thing she remembers was waking Both victims and perpetrators of family vio- up in a hospital bed. lence, including children, can face an increased “I woke up and thought, ‘Oh great. Now what risk of suicide. Helping those families end the do I do? I didn’t plan for this,’” she said. “If cycle of violence is a goal of the FAP program. you’re trying to kill yourself, you don’t ac- In addition, there is a Transitional Compen- count for (the possibility that) maybe it won’t sation Program to help victims of domestic vi- work and then you have all these after-effects olence who are reliant on the service member of that.” for their support. With the benefit of more than nine years of “If the active-duty member has committed hindsight, the Navy wife now can see how a family violence crime, and if they are either problems piled on top of problems until she separated from the Army because of it or they felt hopeless. are incarcerated, then (the family member) is “It’s not just one thing. It’s not just, I got de- eligible for transitional compensation,” said pressed and tried to kill myself. And there’s a stigma that “They are phenomenal, and their confidentiality is Swisher. “It doesn’t jeopardize the family member for you’re a weak person. A lot of people who get there are great. It’s a huge resource, especially for our leaders be- reporting. It provides them that support to allow them to really strong people and they just break,” she said. cause there (can be) the stigma of, ‘Oh, I can’t really get on their feet.” talk to anybody because everybody comes to me as the While her husband wasn’t physically abusive, the Navy Asking for help leader,’ she said. “I think they’re a huge benefit for lead- wife said they both came from dysfunctional families. That’s something Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James Foster, ers to have.” “I didn’t know what I was in for. I was 24. I had dreams former U.S. Army Garrison Italy chaplain, said he has Another confidential resource are the chaplains. of having the white picket fence, the American dream,” seen. “It’s privileged communication, which means what- she said. “We went into a marriage, and we didn’t real- “It’s usually not just one thing. It’s usually a multitude ever is said to us in confidence is kept in confidence,” ly have coping skills. We were both overachieving, re- of things that pile up in their life and then they feel over- Foster said. “We do come from a faith background, but sponsible people … I was trying to make my marriage whelmed,” he said. “The Army is also recognizing that we’re ready and willing to see anyone, regardless of perfect.” reaching out for help is a sign of strength. It takes cour- their faith tradition -- unless they open the door for reli- Educating families on how to have healthy relation- age and strength to ask for help.” gious counsel. (If not), then it just stays as my founda- ships, whether it’s marriage or parenting, is the focus of Asking for help wasn’t something the Navy wife felt tion, not really as a point of counseling or advice based many classes at ACS. like she could do in the months leading up to her attempt. on my beliefs. “The military is really doing a lot to overcome those “My husband was never around, and when he was Another issue that can prevent people from seeking stigmas, whether it’s (post-traumatic stress disorder), around, there were a lot of expectations,” she explained. help for depression or suicidal ideation is the fear that having domestic violence in the family, poor parent- “I was kind of running out of energy because I was fix- they may be required to enroll in the Exceptional Family ing approaches, trying to deal with being on your own, ing everybody’s ‘stuff.’ And everybody thought my life Member Program or be sent home early. school issues, parenting issues, that’s what (ACS) is is perfect. And then I was isolating. I wasn’t isolating “We do compassionate reassignments or early return of here for,” Swisher said. in that I had a lot of friends. I’m very outgoing. But I dependents when that best serves the family’s needs. So, “We may not have all the resources that we have state- was isolating in that I didn’t really talk to anybody about if they need a level of care, whether behavioral health or side, but we try to connect people as best as possible … anything because (I felt) shame.” medical, that we don’t have here in Italy, then we’ll work If we know their need, we can really work on getting the Breaking down the wall of shame and getting people to to get that family member or the whole family to where resources for them.”

WHERE TO GET HELP Need assistance? Military Police 24/7 — (on post/local) 112/114/115, comm. 0444-71-7115 (VICENZA) Don’t know Military Police 24/7 — (on post/local) 115 comm. 051-54-7115 (DARBY) Chaplain 24/7: 0444-66-2273 (CARE) whom to call? Behavioral Health: 0444-61-9140 MFLC: 333-489-8967/345-077-0476 Call the Military Crisis Line: (in Europe) 00-800-1273-8255/DSN 118 Domestic violence hotline: 0444-71-5878 (JUST) Chaplain Hotline. Sexual assault hotline: 0444-71-7272 (SARC) DSN 637-2273 (CARE), American Red Cross: 0444-71-7089 comm. 0444-66-2273

5 Outlook July 14, 2017 Health & Wellness Bridging the divide Differences in Italian and American health care by Tamara Passut U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza

VICENZA – Worldwide healthcare can vary from country to country, and that especially affects Ameri- cans living abroad who may not be aware that, although they are accompanying a Soldier, their healthcare may not be provided by the U.S. military overseas. As the Army, Air Force and Navy continue downgrad- ing many military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF) across Europe, many previously available services will be accessed through local national facilities. Aviano will be closing all inpatient services in Octo- ber 2018, and and Sigonella will close inpatient services not long after that. Unless the patient is being seen and treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or returning to the United States, referrals to the local Italian economy are the way ahead for most specialty care and inpatient procedures. Medical care at an Italian Medical Facility is much 800-87-7660, offers a triage screening by a medical According to Dr. Steven Novek, M.D., pediatrician the same as in the United States despite some cultural professional from the comfort of home. Using this re- and San Bortolo Hospital Liaison Services medical differences that patients may or may not have been ex- source may help the patient decide whether the trip to director, “When being seen through the TRICARE pecting. the emergency room is necessary. network within the community, some people find the One cultural difference most people notice relates to While the USAHC-V does not have sick call on Caser- biggest differences are based on language barriers, cul- modesty. Much like when we go to the beach in Europe, ma Ederle, those who have an acute, non-emergent need tural differences and communication regarding records there may be different levels of modesty displayed, and should call or come into the clinic around 7:30 a.m. The transfer.” Being prepared for these differences is very the same is true for hospitals. A sheet or gown will most staff may assist you as a walk in on a space-available important for your overall experience. likely not be offered to a patient to “cover up” for mod- basis. To reach the clinic, dial DSN 636-9000 or comm. For those here in Italy, the primary language in medi- esty’s sake, and this is not meant as offensive. Patients 0444-61-9000. cal facilities is Italian. who prefer to be covered can ask for a sheet/towel or To better communicate the capabilities of the health- “Since many staff members are not fluent in English, bring their own with them to the hospital. care system, and prepare newly arriving families, the they may avoid casual conversations with you as a pa- The second concern for some patients is that documen- USAHC-V has opened a new Family Healthcare Benve- tient. This may feel strange and make some patients feel tation will be in Italian. That documentation of care, if nuti program geared towards inprocessing family mem- like they are being ignored,” said Novek. authorized by TRICARE, will be sent back to the MTF bers. This informational session and clinic tour takes To assist the English-speaking population, the patient and then translated by patient liaisons at San Bortolo place every Wednesday, 1:15–2 p.m., in the Training liaison team at San Bortolo will meet patients at the Hospital. This takes some time and possibly up to 10 Classroom at USAHC-V, with no reservations required. Emergency Department, facilitate enrollment and con- days. When provided discharge information-- whether Children are welcome if childcare cannot be arranged. vey concerns to the Italian staff. The liaisons will also given in person or emailed—patients are asked to keep At this briefing the “what to expect” will be discussed check on patients periodically, assist with discharge and those copies and verify they have made it into the health and explained by the patient advocate. This is an oppor- provide discharge instructions with a follow-up email record. tunity for families to tour the clinic, ask questions and summarizing the patient’s care. This also helps to bet- That being said, there is one consistent similarity get started on the right foot with a positive patient expe- ter facilitate communication between the Italian facility across all borders and that pertains to using an Emer- rience. The patient advocate can also help patients file and the U.S. Army Health Care-Vicenza with the pa- gency Department only for emergency medical care a compliment or grievance for any TRICARE Network tient as an important part of the process. during real life, limb or eyesight emergencies. Symp- referred partner. “It is very important that, after being seen at a TRI- toms associated with an ear infection, having back pain, Whether patients have had a great or not-so-great ex- CARE network facility, patients schedule a follow-up sinus infection, etc. usually do not warrant an actual perience with any TRICARE Referred partner, they are appointment with their Primary Care Team to review emergency room trip. welcome to let the advocate help file a feedback state- what was done and ensure all your needs are taken care To help patients determine if their condition is an ment for TRICARE/International SOS. The advocate is of,” added Novek. Patient liaisons at San Bortolo can be emergency and how soon they should see a medical located on the 2nd floor of the USAHC-V and can be reached at 0444-75-3300. professional, the 24/7 TRICARE Nurse Advice Line, reached at DSN 636-9508, comm. 0444-61-9508. New fitness program focuses on prevention to reduce injury psychology and sleep, as well as highly ly focused on improving endurance and ally, more than 60 percent of participants’ by Capt. Lacey Armstrong Chief, Nutrition Medicine, USAHC-V motivated noncommissioned officers and often neglects the other components of APFT scores improved, on average, by physical training leaders. fitness. In addition to running, unit PRT 10 points. “SPEAR will focus on equipping and may include a lot of air squats, pushups, The future lies in a sustainable program VICENZA – In early 2016, Col. Grego- training the warfighter for lifelong health sit-ups and other body weight exercises in and investment by leadership. Soldiers ry Anderson, commander, 173rd Infantry and fitness,” said Maj. Nate Hathaway, a circuit-like manner, but those workouts who have participated thus far are ex- Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), iden- brigade surgeon, 173rd IBCT (A). Us- primarily improve muscular endurance, pected to take this information back to tified a high rate of overuse injuries in ing evidence-based training tools to treat not strength,” said Kersten. Thus the units and implement changes in PT for- the paratroopers of that unit. He reached soldier athletes like professional ath- team agreed that SPEAR would empha- mations. Soldiers new to 173rd will soon out to Lt. Col. Brian Bender, command- letes, the program’s mission is a holistic size the importance of those sometimes- participate in SPEAR PT while inpro- er, U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza, in approach to the optimization of Soldier lacking components to create more ef- cessing with the Green Platoon. search of a solution to improve unit read- physical and mental performance to de- fective, well-rounded Soldier-athletes A manual has been developed to pro- iness. crease injury, enhance readiness, and cre- for battlefield operations, not just APFT vide a basic outline for leaders to initiate Anderson envisioned a program similar ate a more lethal fighting force. preparedness. a smarter physical training plan within to THOR3 (Tactical Human Optimiza- "There are five primary components There have been three successful trials their formations, and monthly SPEAR tion, Rapid Rehabilitation and Recon- of fitness: strength, power, endurance, of the program to determine what works education sessions are being offered at ditioning) used by United States Army speed and mobility. In the Army, we are and what needs to be modified to meet unit the Sigholtz Center on Caserma Del Din. Special Operations Command. good at improving muscular endurance, and Soldier needs. Initially, the program In the coming months, the SPEAR As a result of their collaboration, a but we often neglect strength," said Capt. was scheduled for eight weeks; however, team will begin recording training videos new program named SPEAR (Soldier Chelsea Kersten, physical therapist, it has been reduced to four weeks with including exercise, sleep, performance Performance Education for Advanced 173rd IBCT(A). two days of testing. Preliminary data has psychology, sports nutrition and supple- Readiness and Resilience) was built and The SPEAR working group first iden- been promising in demonstrating the ment safety information to make it ac- launched in August 2016. tified opportunities for enhanced focus program success. Strength gains were cessible to every Soldier in the unit and SPEAR is a well-rounded fitness and on technique, training and recovery with evident with more than 70 percent of par- beyond. education program focused on the health new forms of strength building for injury ticipants showing significantly improved For more information about SPEAR and welfare of the warfighter with a fo- prevention. bench and squat weight and improved and how to access resources, contact cus on injury prevention. The SPEAR "Because our APFT (Army Physical technique in just a few short weeks. Par- [email protected] or na- team includes subject-matter experts in Fitness Test) only measures cardiovascu- ticipants saw an improvement in speed [email protected]. physical therapy, exercise physiology, lar and muscular endurance, our current and agility as measured by Illinois agility Editor's note: Hathaway also contributed sports medicine, sports nutrition, sports Physical Readiness Training is typical- testing and 50m/400m sprints. Addition- to this article.

6 Outlook July 14, 2017 AMICI pilot program wraps up successful session dier and family support, community connections and Story and photo by Cara Panzarella-Tarr Army Community Service (AMICI Program Coordinator) self-awareness/development opportunities. Many of the activities challenged the cohort to perform exercises, both physical and mental, which stretched them beyond VICENZA — American Military Italian Civilian In- their knowledge base and comfort zone. tegration, otherwise known as AMICI, a pilot program “Facing your fears and achieving your goals is price- specifically designed for Italian employees of - theVi less. Integration is a journey that turns into communion cenza and Darby communities, has come to a close. and unity,” said Giulio Rigodanzo, participant. The main goal of the project was to increase aware- Community partners, such as 173rd Airborne Brigade, ness and appreciation of the U.S. Army mission in the generously allowed the cohort to participate in trainings hearts and minds of the Italian host nation employees, such as the basic airborne refresher 34-foot tower jump, and all accounts indicate that the mission has been ac- wet silk water-survival training, Army Physical Fitness complished. Test, a road march and more. One of the 10 program participants, Michela Marti- “We are truly happy to be part of the AMICI pro- nello, said, “AMICI was a wonderful, challenging ex- gram,” said Maj. Juan Martinez, public affairs officer, perience that widened my knowledge and deepened my 173rd Abn. Bde. “Local nationals working in this com- respect towards the U.S. Army.” munity are part of our family, so it's good to see them Soldiers, their families and civilians come and go, but partake in events that we do on daily basis. The 173rd it is the Italian professionals who provide continuity in is committed to the community and to working together our communities. The program succeeded in providing to make it a better place for all of us to work and live.” a four-month development challenge to the often-over- The top two favorite activities by the AMICI partici- looked host nation workforce overseas while showing pants were the tower jump and road march. These phys- them how critical their contributions are to the U.S. ical challenges provided both excitement and an ener- Army mission here. gizing fear which allowed a true window into the daily AMICI included a variety of opportunities that pro- life of the Soldier. vided in-depth information and hands-on experience AMICI is thankful to all community partners who to demonstrate the link between the local national em- provided activities, trainings and briefings: 173rd, US- ployee role and the individuals they serve, shifting them ARAF, 414th, 509th, 207th, LRC, 839th, AFSBn-Afri- from a monocular perspective to a multifaceted view. ca HQ, TSC RTSD, many organizations within USAG An interesting and common byproduct of this program Italy, local Vicenza city offices, Italian Military and Car- was the empathy discovered within cohort members – To get an appreciation of airborne operations, abinieri. Italians becoming more empathetic to the military life AMICI participants joined 173rd Airborne Brigade Sol- “Each one of us has his own history and need for inde- diers at Aviano Air Base and followed them during rou- of a Soldier and his/her family and, on the other hand, tine parachute training. pendence; however, there is an innate need for coopera- an understanding of the humanness of the Italian work- tion that forms through sharing experiences, knowledge force by Soldiers. needs to be sustained by both sides: the host and the and enthusiasm,” said Silvia Trevisan, program partic- “The knowledge of a person, a group of people or guest. AMICI represents one of the starting points,” said ipant. a population is never a one-way direction, but bi-di- Sandro Benetti, AMICI participant. “Cooperation then becomes the priority, and this is rectional and it starts from someone, somewhere and Participants were engaged in 11 days of activities, to what happened to AMICI group No. 1—‘The Origi- somehow. The knowledge to be complete and useful include Warfighter training, Warfighter readiness, Sol- nals.’”

Celebrating 4th of July with a bang

CASERMA EDERLE — The Vicenza Military Community came out in force July 4 to the Track & Field for the Independence Day celebration sponsored by the Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison Italy. Both American and Italian attendees enjoyed food, drink, dance and music performances. The eve- ning finished with a fireworks display.

Top left: Preston Libby, 2, attends his first Independence Day celebration at Caserma Ederle.

Left: Hunter Thompson, 3, and Claire Keddie, 4, dance to the early-rock sounds of the G-Runners during the annual Independence Day celebration held on Caserma Ederle.

Above: Fireworks light up the sky at the Vicenza celebration that brought approximate- ly 21,000 visitors to the military installation.

(Photos by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office)

7 Outlook July 14, 2017 Parent & Child Meet teens where they are: Show love, support in their journey to discover who they are lSupport your teens as they attempt to By Mieke VanderBorght figure out who they are. Remember teens Contributor are experimenting, and who they are to- morrow may be different from who they VICENZA — When your children are are today. Give them room to explore be- young, you - the parents - are the main fore typecasting them. focus of their attention. They look to you as role models and they need loads of lMake sure they know they are loved — love, validation and security. always, forever and unconditionally. As they grow, some of that attention starts to turn outwards towards peers. lFind out about support groups for your Parents remain the most important pil- teen. Talking with others who are experi- lar, but children also form meaningful encing similar things be a great help. friendship bonds with other children. sex or the opposite sex. to people of the opposite sex. But rough- Instead, all signs point to biology. ly three percent of men and one or two When puberty hits, friendship bonds lGet support for yourself. Find our lo- can strengthen, but the biggest change First, biologists have found homosexu- percent of women have a minority sexual cal chapter of PFLAG, or other support is that peers suddenly become objects of ality (or same-sex partner bonding) in a orientation, or are attracted to people of group, and get advice from other parents potential romantic interest as well. large number of other species including the same sex -- and it’s not always easy who’ve been there, done that. Adolescence is a time of great experi- penguins, swans, grizzly bears, gorillas, to be different. monkeys and rams. In fact, though most children have mentation in which children try out dif- lGet educated. Learn about what your ferent identities and spend much of their Second, brain scans show some differ- some inkling of their sexual orientation teen is going through. time trying to figure out who they are and ences between homosexual and hetero- by middle childhood, many don’t share sexual humans and rams in the hypo- their feeling until later in adolescence for who they want to be. Part of that journey lEngage. Talk to your teen about what he may include exploring who the objects thalamus, a brain region often associated fear of not being accepted. And as teens or she is experiencing. Remember to talk of romantic interest are: same sex, dif- with emotions. Third, geneticists have are coming to terms with who they are a bit less so you can ask questions and ferent sex or perhaps both? It can some- found that there are slightly higher rates and learning about different ways of be- listen attentively to the answers more. times be hard to know how to help your of homosexuality among identical twins ing, all teens may have questions or may (who share 100 percent of their genetic feel the need to try on a few different children along their journey, but there are lLet your teen know how much you some important things to remember that code), which may provide a partial ex- identities before finding the one that’s appreciate his or her trust and his or universally ring true. planation, but not the whole story. right for them. her struggle. Continue to make yourself First, some background on sexual ori- And in studies with fruit flies, changing Your role as a parent to a teen is exactly available for open discussion and sharing entation and its origins. just a single gene can change their sexual the same as it was when your teen was orientation and behavior. Finally, scien- young. Though they may not show it in Sexual orientation refers to the gender lAsk your teen before you “out” him or that a person is attracted to. There has tists have looked at the prenatal environ- the same way as a cuddly toddler, your her to other people. This is your teen’s been much research looking into what ment, suggesting that hormones present teen still looks to you to be a role model, identity, not yours. makes one person’s sexual orientation in the womb may affect whether that fu- and needs huge amounts of love, valida- ture teenager will be attracted to males tion and security. different from another’s. One message lDon’t forget your teen is a whole per- from that research is loud and clear: sex- or females. Here are some tips for providing those son! His or her sexual orientation is only ual orientation is not a choice and can’t So, just like whether someone is things to all teens, but especially those a part of who he or she is. be changed. right-handed or left-handed, sexual ori- who may be experimenting with a mi- It also seems that parenting and other entation is simply written into the code nority sexual orientation. VanderBorght is a Child Development Specialist/ environmental factors do not play any that makes a person who they are. The In the next edition of the Outlook, look Media Educator and Family Advocacy Program role in determining whether someone majority of the population has a majority for tips on talking to your children about Parent-Child Educator and Emergency Place- ment Coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison Italy. will be attracted to people of the same sexual orientation, a.k.a. being attracted difficult topics. Chapel activities News briefs USO hours in downtown Vicenza. The office is -lo Chapel Services, Vicenza Effective July 10, the hours at the USO cated in the Central Processing Facility VMC Chapel, Building 29 are as follows: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to (Bldg. 393), Caserma Ederle, DSN 637- Phone: 637-7575 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and 7138/7139, comm. 0444-61-7138/7139. Sunday schedule Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic VFW meets 11 a.m.-noon Protestant VA benefits Local VFW Mediterranean Post 8862 1:30-3 p.m. Gospel If you have questions about VA benefits, holds meetings every second Thursday 5-6 p.m. Contemporary make an appointment with Department of the month at La Rondine, Via Cal- Protestant of Veteran Affairs Overseas Military vi Paolo in Vicenza. More information Service Coordinator Alison King. Ac- and maps can be obtained at the Retiree Protestant Women’s Bible Studies tive-duty service members, veterans, Center, Bldg. 305, on Caserma Ederle. 9:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays survivors, spouses and dependents can 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday make appointments July 17-21, Aug. Speakers wanted 28-Sept. 1, and Sept. 18-22. Schedule The Army Substance Abuse Preven- Protestant Men of the Chapel Jewish: Call chapel for more information. Bible Study 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays your appointment today, DSN 637- tion Program is looking for speakers 8155/56, comm. 0444-61-8155/56. who would like to share their stories of Del Din Soldier Ministry Saint Mark’s Catholic Women Call DSN 637-4690 for information. overcoming severe depression, finding of the Chapel Surgeon General visits Ederle a way to beat addiction, and/or surviv- 9 a.m.-noon Mondays All health care beneficiaries are invit- ing a suicide attempt. If you are willing Chapel Services, Camp Darby ed to attend a Town Hall July 18 con- to talk about your experience amongst Youth of the Chapel DSN 633-7267, comm. 050-54-7267 ducted by Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, the small groups, contact Sandra Class, Grades 6-12 5:30-8 p.m. 24/7 Chaplain Crisis Line Surgeon General of the United States ASAP Manager, DSN 637-7245; cell: Wednesdays 634-KARE (5273) or 0444-71-5273 Army and Commanding General of 335-777-5520, comm: 39-0444-61- Call chapel for location. U.S. Army Medical Command. Com- 7245. Sunday schedule mand Sgt. Maj. Gerald C. Ecker, U.S. Bible/book studies Camp Darby Chapel Chapel Activity Room, Building 29 Army Medical Command, will also be Blood drive coming in September 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic here. This opportunity is available to all The Armed Services Blood Program, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Protestant Gospel Service/Bible Study active-duty service members and bene- in partnership with the American Red ficiaries. Seating will be available on a Cross, will sponsor a Blood Drive Sept. Protestant Women of the Chapel The Church of Jesus Christ of Bible Study space-available basis. 13 on Caserma Ederle. The event will Latter-Day Saints 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays take place at The Lion’s Den in the Are- Building 395 Soggiorno Office hours na. Blood donations are important for The Soggiorno Office closes at 2 p.m. your military community, as the need Info-X each Wednesday afternoon to coordi- for blood is constant. A single donation The next Information Exchange will nate fingerprinting appointments. Any- can potentially help more than one pa- take place Aug. 16 at the Arena on one who has not received soggiornos for tient. For more information, call Leah Caserma Ederle. The event will be themselves and their family members Barbato, ARC community volunteer upstairs in the Arena at 10:30 a.m. should contact the Soggiorno Office to lead, DSN 637-8918, comm. 0444-61- All community members are invited. make an appointment to be fingerprinted 8918.

8 Outlook July 14, 2017 West End Stage theater workshop lands in Vicenza and I can’t wait to do it again. The in- Story and photo by Laura Kreider structors were funny and nice, and they VMC Public Affairs Office taught new things that I have never done before,” he said. CASERMA EDERLE — The West End Emily Newland, 13, played the role of Stage theatre summer school, situated in Mary Poppins in the final performances. the heart of London, traveled to Vicen- “The West End camp was just an over- za June 19 to give 50 children, ranging all amazing experience,” said Newland, from eight to 17 years old, the chance to who had previous experiences in plays, attend a weeklong workshop at Soldiers’ both here and in the States. Theatre. “With West End, I have learned to be It was the first time ever bringing the active and always be engaged because program here, and the idea came from a even when you are a tree, you can change Vicenza employee. the whole story just by your stance/ex- “When I began working with SKIES in pression. January, I already had the idea to bring “This camp also gives a great view of (West End Stage) here,” said Jodi Gies- how professional theater is, from long brecht, Child & Youth Services instruc- work days to sweating profusely,” she tional program specialist for SKIESUn- added. limited. A full house enjoyed the two perfor- “I proposed the idea to West End. They mances June 24. Participants in the West End Stage theatre summer program perform during final “The parents were very impressed with accepted, and we began planning.” rehearsal June 24 at Soldiers’ Theater. The program, offered for the first time on Giesbrecht explained that Jerry Brees, Caserma Ederle, offered some 50 children a mix of drama, singing and dance the quality of the final performance, es- director of Soldiers’ Theatre, opened classes. To see more photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/al- pecially with only a week to put a show auditions to their first children’s musi- bums/72157685634793526. together. It was a beautiful and emotional cal production, “The Little Mermaid” in production. I am extremely happy with 2014. musical numbers. attend the camp in London twice. Never- the outcome, but we already have ideas “He has offered youth productions ev- While the London workshop may have theless, he was really enthusiastic about to make it better next year,” said Gies- ery year since, and the interest for theatre 450 children rather than 50, the energy experiencing the course here. brecht. with our children in the Vicenza Military on the stage in Vicenza reached the same “West End coming here was amazing,” “I have been with West End for nine Community continues to grow,” she said. high level. he said, “I made new friends and saw old years in the UK, but this is the first time Another family with children in “The “From the first day, I could see how ex- ones, and it brought everyone together as in Italy -- hopefully not the last,” said Little Mermaid” production introduced cited the children were. The parents were a team.” Nathan Winn, West End Stage summer Giesbrecht to the West End Stage sum- letting us know how happy and excited As a young performer, Tagua has al- school coordinator. mer camp program. their children were. ready several experiences being in pre- For those interested, SKIESUnlimited “I signed up my children in 2015 and "The energy was so high all week, and vious productions including “Aladdin,” will offer a new class called Dance The- 2016 to attend the theatre camp in Lon- all of the children developed their confi- Beauty and the Beast” and the recent atre beginning in September. Dance The- don, and they loved it,” she added. dence on and off stage. Most important, “Madagascar Jr.” atre is a new artistic form, a creative pro- The workshop offers a mix of drama, they all had loads of fun,” said Gies- In the final West End performances cess through improvisation into words, singing and dance classes culminat- brecht. he played Bert, a character from “Mary movements, and actions. ing in a one-hour long performance, One program participant, 11-year-old Poppins.” For information, call DSN 634-8734, which incorporates some well known Joshua Tagua, also had the opportunity to “Working with my group was so great comm. 0444-61-8734. WELCOME continued from page 1 At the movies into , Slovenia, or Ukraine CENTCOM plans, AFRICOM plans and War for the Planet of the Apes and perform airborne operations with EUCOM plans. We will fight as we are (Rated PG-13) more than 20 countries, fostering multi- today, so if the call goes, there’s no train- Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are national cohesion. up time,” said Anderson. forced into a deadly conflict with an They double as warrior-ambassadors, Anderson and Bartholomees agree army of humans led by a ruthless col- and the bar they set is high. upon an aggressive modus operandi to onel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes “We’re making an impression upon remain combat ready. The incoming suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar our teammates here when we show up,” commander said he endeavors to achieve wrestles with his darker instincts and said Anderson. “If we’re not the standard this with three fundamentals. begins his own mythic quest to avenge bearers within the profession of arms and “The first is ‘Sky Soldier’ discipline. his kind. As the journey finally brings fitness -- masters of airborne operations Discipline is the foundation and strength them face to face, Caesar and the col- -- then we send the wrong message.” of our Army and our Brigade,” said Bar- onel are pitted against each other in an One crucial principle to the 173rd is to tholomees. “The second is leader initia- epic battle that will determine the fate respond to unexpected crises in Africa, tive and agility. The brigade is filled with of both of their species and the future Europe and the Middle East within 18 leaders who know how to move out on of the planet. hours. In less than a day, the brigade can intent, and it is a part of the airborne cul- and will conduct a comprehensive scope ture that is prevalent within this organi- July 14 7 p.m. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) of maneuvers including combat opera- zation. 10 p.m. The Big Sick (R) tions, humanitarian aid, noncombatant "The third fundamental is strengthen- July 15 3 p.m. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) withdrawal and site security. ing ‘Sky Soldiers,’ formations and Allies. 6 p.m. Cars 3 (G) The duty is called the Army Contingen- That comes down to the balance, the ten- July 16 3 p.m. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) cy Response Force (ACRF), and its key sion between strengthening our Soldiers, 6 p.m. The Big Sick (R) to success is in its airborne ethos. caring for them, but also preparing them July 19 7 p.m. The Big Sick (R) “As America’s only forward-stationed for the unforgiving crucible of ground July 20 3 p.m. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) airborne brigade, we are uniquely posi- combat.” 7 p.m. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) tioned and rapidly deployable with our The future mission of 173rd is unlikely July 21 7 p.m. Dunkirk (PG-13) 10 p.m. Girls Trip (R) ACRF mission to cease, retain and ex- to change anytime soon, he added. The July 22 3 p.m. Despicable Me 3 (PG) ploit the initiative in support of joint and unit’s Soldiers will continue operating in 6 p.m. Dunkirk (PG-13) coalition forces and to decisively win,” a tough and ambiguous environment. July 23 3 p.m. Dunkirk (PG-13) said Bartholomees. “Wherever we’re called to go, we 6 p.m. Girls Trip (R) Constantly assuming ACRF requires probably won’t have much warning, but July 26 7 p.m. Transformers: The Last Knight (PG-13) the unit to be at a high state of readiness we will be asked to seize the initiative July 27 3 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) which entails far more than alertness or quickly, to change the tide of a conflict, 7 p.m. All Eyez on Me (R) availability. In war, failure is not an op- to move it into the direction we want to July 28 3 p.m. The Emoji Movie (PG) tion. Accordingly, the unit does every- move it or to shape the operational envi- 7 p.m. Atomic Blonde (R) thing it can to ensure the status quo re- ronment to benefit the larger team,” said July 29 3 p.m. The Emoji Movie (PG) mains. Bartholomees. “Being a change agent is 6 p.m. Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) “There’s a sense of urgency being for- really something that is consistent with https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/Vicenza. Movie schedule is provided by AAFES. ward deployed here and being in the what we’ve been doing.” Admission 3D first run: Adult $8.50/Under 12 $5.75 PCS'ing? Prepare your vehicle now for shipping. 3D second run: Adult $8/Under 12 $5.50 Documents required: valid copy of PCS orders, SETAF registration, storage First run: Adult $6.50/Under 12, $3.75; Second run: Adult $6/Under 12 $3.50 authorization letter, valid Power of Attorney, all recall information on POV. Schedule is subject to change without notice. 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9 Outlook July 14, 2017 Out & About All listings compiled by Anna Terracino of the terrible flood of 1966. The parade starts at 3 p.m., Concerti Bande Inglesi the raft race at 5 p.m.; entertainment with flag-throw- English bands in concert & NEARBY ers, live Venetian folk music and traditional trade ex- Lido di Jesolo hibit in Piazza San Marco. Food booths feature fried July 14, 9 p.m., Piazza Torino, St. Mary’s College Cros- Venigallia trout and other specialties. Free entrance. by Local History and Legends Festival https://www.facebook.com/paliodellezattere/ Aug. 24, 9 p.m., Piazza Milano, Farnham Music and July 14-16, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Castelnovo (Isola Vicen- Drama 30 tina), Parco Rizzi, Via San Antonio 13. Food booths Bassano City of Jazz Aug. 25, 9 p.m., Piazza Manzoni, Farnham Music and feature grilled meat, crepes, street food, ice cream and July 26, from 9 p.m., live jazz concerts downtown Bas- Drama 30 local wines; craft and creative workshops; historical sano del Grappa. Free entrance. Aug. 26, 9 p.m., Piazza Torino, Farnham Music and reenactments; Celtic music and dances. Free entrance. http://www.operaestate.it/operaestate-festival/open-call-bas- Drama 30 http://www.venigallia.it/ sano-city-of-jazz-2017/ http://www.jesolo.it/concerti-bande-inglesi.html

Sagra del Redentore e Parata Storica 10th Venezia Jazz Festival Van Gogh Alive Exhibit Our Savior Festival and Historical Parade Through July 20, live jazz at various locations in Ven- Through July 30, Bologna, Ex-Chiesa San Mattia, Via July 14-18, Ponte di Barbarano, Viale Crispi 2, about ice. For schedule in English, visit http://www.venetojazz. Sant’Isaia 14. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; 13 miles south of Vicenza. The festival dates back to the com/en/programma; tickets available online at www.tick- Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sundays, 10 end of the XVII century, when it was first celebrated in etone.it, www.vivaticket.it, www.iconamusic.it, and www. a.m.-9 p.m. Explore Van Gogh’s work and life experi- the park of Villa Pedrina-Rigon. It was organized by geticket.it. ences during the period 1880 to 1890. See his works the villa’s owners, the Sangiantofetti family, as an addi- in hyper-fine detail, with special attention paid to key tion to the Venetian Redentore Parade. Carnival rides; Estate al Parco features; photographs and video have also been aug- painting exhibit; charity raffle; food booths featuring Summer at the Park - Free outdoor fitness classes mented to demonstrate his sources of inspiration; bigoli, gnocchi, grilled meat, sausage and bacon, fried Through September, in Vicenza, Parco Querini, Viale synchronized to a powerful classical score. More than fish and the local dessert “Doge’s bread.” Open daily at Rodolfi. 3,000 Van Gogh images at enormous scale create a 7 p.m.; live music and dancing starts at 9 p.m.; July 18, thrilling display that fills giant screens, walls, columns, at midnight, musical fireworks. Qi gong – July 20, July 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 15, 9:30 ceilings and even the floor. Entrance fee: €14; reduced http://www.prolocoponte.it/ -11 a.m., at La Radura; Chinese exercises that integrate €12. physical postures, breathing techniques and medita- https://www.ilturista.info/blog/12504-La_mostra_Van_ Festa del Redentore tion. Gogh_Alive_a_Bologna/ Our Savior Festival July 15-16, , Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Mondays Sculture di Sabbia Square). One of the best events in Venice, as it com- Hatha Yoga, August, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Palco Del Sand Sculptures Festival bines a religious theme with a spectacular celebration Tempietto; exercises that include physical postures, Through Sept. 10, Jesolo, Piazza Brescia, about 64 that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The fes- purification procedures, poses, breathing and medita- miles east of Vicenza. This year’s theme is the “60 years tival celebrates the city’s redemption from a terrible tion of European peace, art, culture and history.” Interna- plague in 1576 when, in a desperate attempt to ward off Tai chi, July, 7-8:30 p.m., at Palco del Tempietto; an- tional artists take part in this special event; they com- the worst, the Senate decreed that if the city were to be cient Chinese exercises, described as meditation in pete in shaping every kind of artistic figure with fine saved, a temple would be built in honor of Christ the motion, which promote serenity through gentle, flow- golden sand. Free entrance. Savior. The city survived and the Redentore Church ing movements http://www.jesolo.it/sculture-di-sabbia-2017.html was built. Since then, a pilgrimage has been held every Do-in, July, 7-8 p.m., at La Radura; exercises for phys- year. ical and mental well-being Arena Opera Festival July 15, 7 p.m., hundreds of decorated boats will gather Fit and Motion, July, 7-8 p.m., at Porta Papa; music Through Aug. 25, at the Arena, , Piazza Bra 1. in the Giudecca Canal and in front of St. Mark’s Square; fitness workouts that include cadiovascular activity, Rigoletto, July 14 11:30 p.m. fireworks in St. Mark’s Bay; July 16, 4 p.m., toning and stretching. Roberto Bolle and Friends, July 17 traditional regatta. Placido Domingo, July 21 http://events.veneziaunica.it/it/content/festa-del-reden- Tuesdays Madama Butterfly, July 22 tore-2017 Jazzercise, July, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Palco del Tempietto Aida, July 28; Aug. 3; Aug. 6 Krav Maga, August, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at La Radura; an Tosca, Aug. 5; Aug. 10; Aug. 17 Hoga Zait effective, modern, and dynamic self-defense and fight- Symphony n. 9 – Beethoven, Aug. 15 Cimbric Festival ing system http://www.arena.it/arena/en Through July 23, Roana, about 37 miles north of Vi- Tribal Fusion Dance, through July 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. cenza. Hoga Zait in cimbric language means “time to at Palco del Tempietto MARKETS celebrate.” The inhabitants of many mountain towns Hawaiian and Polynesian dances workshops, July 18, of the province claim to be descendants of the ancient 8-8:45 p.m. at Porta Papa VENETO Cimbrian of Scandinavia origin. The Cimbric language Energy Yoga, August, 7-8 p.m., at Porta Papa Verona: July 15, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Piazza S. Zeno, about 38 is no longer in use but is still reflected in the nicknames miles west of Vicenza (50 vendors) of many local families and old traditions together with Wednesdays ancient legends of gnomes, fairies and other woodland Tai chi – July and August, 6-7:30 p.m. at La Radura Cittadella (Padova): July 16, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown creatures. Many local participants will wear traditional Capoeira for everyone, July, 7-8 p.m., at Porta Papa squares and streets, about 21 miles north east of Vicenza Cimbrian costumes; live folk music and dancing. Yoga for Children (aged 6-10) and Yoga for their (about 70 vendors) http://www.hogazait.it/images/book_hogazait_ mothers – July and August, 5:15-6:30 p.m., Palco del edizione_2017.pdf Este (Padova): July 16, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Maggiore and Via Tempietto Matteotti, about 28 miles south of Vicenza (60 vendors) Yoga – July and August, 7-8:15 p.m., Palco del Tem- Sagra del Pesce pietto Padova: July 16, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Prato della Valle and Via Um- Fish Festival berto I, about 24 miles southeast of Vicenza (180 vendors) July 14-23, 7 p.m., Chioggia (Venice), Corso del Popo- Thursdays lo, Piazza Vigo and Porta Garibaldi, downtown streets Hatha Yoga, July and August, 7-8:30 p.m. Palco del Soave: July 16, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Antonio Marogna and and squares, about 51 miles east of Vicenza. Food Tempietto; exercises that include physical postures, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, about 23 miles west of Vicenza, (110 vendors) booths feature a great variety of seafood specialties; purification procedures, poses, breathing and medita- live music and shows from 9:30 p.m. in Campo Duo- tion Malo: July 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Piazzale Zanini and surrounding mo, Piazza Vigo, and Porta Garibaldi. Free entrance. Dp applied philosophy, July, 7:30-8:30 p.m., streets, 11 miles north of Vicenza http://www.eventiesagre.it/Eventi_Sagre/21078479_Sa- La Radura; physical and sensorial exercises to discover gra+Del+Pesce.html balance within nature. Spresiano (Treviso): July 23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza Luciano Psycotherapeutic exercises, July, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Rigo, about 43 miles northeast of Vicenza (about 120 ven- XXVI Mostra scambio, auto e moto La Radura dors) Vintage cars and motorcycles exhibit and sale July 15, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., July 16, 7 a.m.- 3 p.m., in Due- Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona): July 23, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Piazza Fridays Carlo Alberto and downtown streets. ville, Piazza Monza. Exhibit and sale of vintage vehi- Hatha Yoga, July, 6-7 p.m., at Palco Del Tempietto cles, motorcycles and spare parts. Entrance fee: €8. Saturdays Piazzola sul Brenta: July 30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Via Camerini, http://www.2ville.it/ Kung Fu, July, 6-7 p.m., La Radura about 16 miles east of Vicenza (700 vendors) Feste Marinare Country Fitness, July, Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, 10-11 a.m., at Porta Papa Noventa Vicentina: Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza IV Novem- Fish Festival bre, 20 miles south of Vicenza (120 vendors) July 21-22; Aug. 4-5, and Aug. 11-12, from 6:30 p.m., Sundays Cortellazzo (Jesolo), Sport Center, Via Amba Alagi 47. : Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Serravalle, Piazza Mi- Tai chi, July, 9-10:30 a.m., at Palco del Tempietto A great variety of fish specialties; music and dancing. nucci and surrounding streets (75 vendors) http://www.jesolo.it/feste-marinare-2017.html Self-defense workshops, July 16, July 23, Aug. 1-31, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Palco del Tempietto Lonigo: Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Garibaldi, Piazza XX Settembre, Via Ognibene, about 20 miles southwest of Vicen- Palio delle Zattere http://www.comune.vicenza.it/cittadino/scheda. php/42729,61194 za (about 100 vendors) Raft Race July 23, 2-8 p.m., Valstagna, about 34 miles north of Montegrotto (Padova): Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza 1º Mag- Vicenza. This annual competition takes place on a pan- gio, about 34 miles southeast of Vicenza (about 70 vendors) oramic stretch of the Brenta River in commemoration

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Festa del Vino e Del Formaggio Wine and Cheese Fair CONCERTS/SPORTS TUSCANY July 15-16, 6 p.m., Camporgiano (Casciana-Lucca), Sports Center. Taste a great variety of local cheeses and Festa Medicea wines; food booth feature local specialties. Live music The Pretenders – July 14 Medicean Festival and dancing start at 8:30 p.m. Elton John and his Band – July 14 Mantova Through July 16, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Cerreto Guidi (Flor- http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- Robbie Williams – July 14 Verona; July 15 Lucca; ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=1&post=2097 ence), in the main squares and streets downtown. Lo- July 17 Barolo cal products and wines exhibit and sale; vintage agri- U2 –The Joshua Tree – July 15-16 Rome Festa dell’Unicorno George Benson – July 17 Marostica cultural machinery exhibit. Free entrance. Unicorn Festival http://www.eventiesagre.it/Eventi_Feste/21024644_Festa+- Macy Gray – July 18 Pordenone, Piazza XX Medicea.html July 22-23, Vinci (). Comic books lovers and Settembre; free entrance performers gather in this little town, which comes alive Kamasi Washington – July 19 Bologna; July 20 Mercantia with fire shows, live music, banquets, markets and lots Rome 30th International Street Theatre Festival of people dressed up as fairies, knights, kings, goblins Red Hot Chili Peppers – July 20 Rome; July 21 Milan Through July 16, Certaldo (Florence). One of the best and many other characters. Entrance fee: €12, reduced Kasabian – July 22 piazzola sul Brenta (Padova); street theatre festivals in Europe, it features acrobats, €8 (children aged 11-16 and visitors wearing a medie- July 23 Lucca; Nov. 3 Assago puppeteers, ventriloquists, magicians, illusionists, val costume). Free for children younger than 10. Marilyn Manson – July 26 Villafranca (Verona) fire-eaters, dancers, street actors and bands.July 12- http://www.festaunicorno.com/ Tom Jones – July 26 Rome Sting – July 27 Cividale del ; July 28 Mantova 13, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., € 10, reduced €7.50; July 14, 8 p.m.- Lucca Summer Festival 1:30 a.m., €15, reduced €10; July 15, 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Joss Stone – July 28 () In Lucca, Piazza Napoleone; July 15 Robbie Williams; €20, reduced €15; July 16, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., €15, reduced Pet Shop Boys – July 31 Lucca July 21 Il Volo; July 22 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis; €10; reductions are for children aged 7-14 and for peo- The Offspring –Aug. 2 Rome July 23 Kasabian; July 31 Pet Shop Boys. ple with disabilities. Ben Harper – Aug. 10-11 Gardone Riviera (Brescia) http://www.luccalive.com/2017/04/24/lucca-summer-festi- http://www.mercantiacertaldo.it/php/home.php?lang=en The Rolling Stones– Sept. 23 Lucca val-2017-il-calendario-aggiornato/ Lady Gaga – Sept. 26 Assago BeerRrenai Diana Krall– Oct. 12 Milan; Oct. 13 Rome Music Summer Fest MARKETS The Darkness – Nov. 8 Milano; Nov. 9 Ciampino Through Aug. 8, 5 p.m.- midnight, Parco dei Renai (Rome) Signa (Florence), Via dei Renai. Food booths feature TUSCANY Bryan Adams – Nov. 10 Padova; Nov. 11 Assago; local specialties and 12 local beers; shows and enter- Nov. 14 Rome; Nov. 16 Bolzano Certaldo (Florence): July 16, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Boccac- James Blunt – Nov. 12 Rome; Nov. 13 Florence; tainment for children; nightly live music. Free en- cio and Via 2 Giugno trance. Nov. 14 Assago http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- Lucca: July 15-16, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Antelminelli, Piaz- Metallica – Feb. 10, 2018 Torino; Feb. 12 and Feb. 14, ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=4&post=1317 za S. Giovanni, Piazza San Giusto, Via San Giovanni, Corte Casalecchio sul Reno Bertolini (about 230 vendors) Sagra della Ranacchiocciola ITALIAN ARTISTS Frog and Snail Festival Marina di Grosseto (Grosseto): July 15-16, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Tiziano Ferro - July 15 Florence July 14-16 and July 18-30, Massarosa (Lucca), Via de- Via XXIV Maggio Antonello Venditti - July 15 (Udine) gli Sterpeti. Food booths feature frog and snail dishes Il Volo – July 21 Lucca and other local specialties; every night live music and Quarrata (Pistoia): July 16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza Risorgi- Renato Zero – July 29 Lajatico (); Sept. 1-2 Arena dancing start at 9 p.m. mento di Verona, Sept. 7 and Sept. 9 Taormina Renzo Arbore & the Italian Orchestra – Aug. 19 Bientina (Pisa): July 23, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Vittorio Forte dei Marmi; Aug. 20 Marina di Castagneto Sagra della Pappardella alla Lepre Emanuele (about 140 vendors) Papparedelle with Hare Sauce Festival Ennio Morricone – Aug. 30 Verona July 14-16, July 20-23, and July 27-30, Staffoli (Santa Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo): July 23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pi- Arisa – Sept. 2 Croce sull’Arno, Pisa), Via Ugo Foscolo 7. Food booths azza Del Municipio Fabrizio Moro – Sept. 3 Verona; Sept. 8 Sesto San open at 7:30 p.m. and feature pappardelle pasta, grilled Giovanni meat and other local specialties and wines. Pappar- Arezzo: Aug. 5-6, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Grande (about 1000 Giovanni Allevi Symphonic Tour – Sept. 7 Vicenza delle is a typical Tuscan homemade flat pasta noodle; vendors) Elisa – Sept. 12-13 and Sept. 15 Verona the name derives for the verb “pappare” (to gobble up). Fiorella Mannoia – Sept. 17 in Verona Games and entertainment for children; live music and Orbetello (Grosseto): Aug. 5-6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Corso Ita- Zucchero – Sept. 21-25 Verona dancing start at 9 p.m. lia, Piazza Eroe dei Due Mondi, Piazza del Plebiscito. Ligabue – Sept. 22-23, Florence; Oct. 3 Jesolo; Oct. 5 http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- Pietrasanta (Lucca): Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Duomo ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=4&post=638 Edoardo Bennato – Nov. 11 Rome; Nov. 24 Turin Scarperia (Firenze): Aug. 6, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; in July Gianna Nannini – Dec 2 Rome; Dec. 4 Assago; Dec. Sagra della Paella e della Sangria and August it closes at 11 p.m.; downtown squares and 6 Florence Paella and Sangria Festival streets Biagio Antonacci – Dec. Florence; Jan. 20, 2018, July 14-16, Buti (Pisa), Villa dei Limoni, Via Rio Mag- Livorno; Jan. 26-27 Padova no. Food booths featuring Spanish and Tuscan special- Bolgheri (Livorno): Aug. 12-13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., downtown ties open at 6 p.m. Live music and dancing nightly at squares and streets Formula 1 – Grand Prix - Sept. 1-3 Monza 9 p.m. MotoGP Misano - Sept. 8-10 Misano Adriatico http://sagrapaellaesangria.weebly.com/ Forte dei Marmi (Lucca): Aug. 12-13, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Palladio Dante Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone.it, www.vi- Sagra del Tortello vaticket.it, and www.geticket.it. Tortello Festival Montepulciano (): Aug. 12-13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Grande For a comprehensive list of festivals, concerts July 14-16, July 21-23, July 28-30, Aug. 4-6, Aug. and upcoming sporting events, 1-22, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Marina di Grosseto, Sports Piombino (Livorno): Aug. 12-13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza please see our Pinterest page, Center, Località Il Cristo. Food booths featuring tor- Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Piazza Gramsci www.pinterest.com/usagvicenza. tellli (a local homemade stuffed pasta) and many oth- er Tuscan specialties open at 7:30 p.m.; carnival rides. Festa Medicea, Florence Live music and dancing start at 9:30 p.m. http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=4&post=1234

Sagra del Cinghiale Wild Boar Festival July 14-16, July 21-23, July 28-30, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Rispescia (Grosseto). Food booths open at 7:30 p.m. and feature many Tuscan specialties; local products and crafts exhibit and sale. Music, dancing and Bingo. http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=5&post=183

Festa Bracia-Birrando Steak and Bear Festival July 14-16, July 21-23, July 28-30, Panicagliora (Mar- liana, Pistoia). Food booths feature grilled meat, a wide variety of pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven and beers open at 7:30 p.m. Music and dancing. http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=5&post=600

11 Outlook July 14, 2017 Family & MWR ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle dling and setting up our boats, we'll head YOUTH CAMPS A parent support group is a place where out on the open water. Approximately participants can freely talk about their 1.5-2 hours into paddling, the group will experiences and receive feedback in a reach the lunch destination -- a restau- ImageMakers judgment-free environment. Be a part rant overlooking the water. Participants July 17-21, 8 a.m., $50 of this parent-led support group whose may also pack a lunch. Villaggio Youth Center goals are to provide emotional support If you are you ready to expand your port- and encouragement, exchange informa- Zagreb, Croatia, Express folio or discover a new hobby, this camp tion and provide recommendations for July 29, 3 a.m. is for you. Youth will learn the basics of coping day to day. Learn how to net- Adults $95 / Ages 4-12 $57 / Ages 3 and 35mm film camera and digital photog- work and share information with fel- under are free raphy and explore with a photo scaven- low parents. This parent-driven support Outdoor Recreation, Caserma Ederle ger hunt. Put your skills to the test as we group is hosted by the Exeptional Fam- Join ODR as we venture to Zagreb, Cro- explore Vicenza and Venice through the ily Member Program. Young children atia. This city is rich with history dating camera lens. Open to youth in grades may accompany parents. Takes place the from the Roman times to the present 6-12. Camp begins at 8 a.m. and ends at second Monday of every month. Join day and is the largest city in Croatia in 1 p.m. on days without field trips. the group to interact, give and receive terms of area and population. Zagreb is support. All enrolled EFMP families are an urban complex of churches, muse- Let's Ride welcome. ums, palaces, galleries and government July 17-21, 8 a.m., $50 buildings. Guests will enjoy a guided Villaggio Youth Center tour and free time in Zagreb, Croatia. Learn basic bike maintenance and re- TRIPS/ENTERTAINMENT pair, take part in relay races and ride on mountain biking trails throughout SPORTS & FITNESS beautiful Italy. Learn about the history Siena Tuscan Tour of fast cars at an auto museum. Open to July 22, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. youth in grades 6-12. Camp begins at 8 Adults $85 / Ages 4-12 $55 / Ages 3 EDGE! Basketball Clinic a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. on days without and under are free July 17, 1-3 p.m., $20 field trips. Please note: This is a physical- Outdoor Recreation, Caserma Ederle Villaggio Youth Center Gymnasium ly demanding camp. Youth must be able On this trip you will find yourself in the Join the EDGE! Program and Coach Tariq Whitaker to learn basketball skills to ride a bike unassisted for prolonged duces clients to the fundamentals of the heart of Tuscany, basking in the beauty that will take players to the next level. periods. English language. Participants can en- found only in Italy. As one of the most Open to youth in grades 6 to 12, and joy learning and speaking basic English visited areas in Tuscany, Siena is famous Gamer's Design all skill levels are welcome. Wear gym together. Registration is ongoing. For for its medieval cities, museums, art and clothes and court shoes. Class is limited July 24-28, 8 a.m., $50 more information, call DSN 634-7500, food. Travel to Siena by bus and meet to 30 participants, so sign up today. Call Villaggio Youth Center comm. 0444-71-7500. up with a local tour guide. After a tour Ever wonder how video games are cre- learning about and visiting important DSN 634-7219, comm. 0444-71-7219 ated? Join this camp, where you’ll learn FRG Academy: locations and landmarks in Siena, at- for more information. how to design a video game using RPG Dedicated Leaders' Course tendees will enjoy free time. EDGE! Volleyball Clinic Maker MV. Tap into your imagination July 18 & 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 31-Aug 4, 8 a.m., $20 and bring ideas to life. Youth will even ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle Sea Kayaking at Villaggio Youth Center get to design a 3D model. Open to youth The Dedicated Leaders' Course is the July 22, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $50 Don't miss this amazing chance to learn in grades 6-12. Camp begins at 8 a.m. third of a three-course concept of the Outdoor Recreation, Caserma Ederle vollyeball skills from a seasoned profes- and ends at 1 p.m. on days without field Family Readiness Group Academy. Glide through the waters of Lake Garda, sional. The EDGE! Program has brought trips. Come to ACS for professional develop- navigating along the coast of the Sirmi- back Coach Labee. Open to youth in ment and panel discussions. This three one peninsula. The Garda mountains Survival Camp grades 6 to 12. Wear gym clothes and day course will include event planning, serve as the backdrop, the historic town court shoes. All skill levels are welcome, July 24-28, 8 a.m., $50 health and fitness, and resilience train- of Sirmione as foreground. For this trip class is limited to 30 participants. Villaggio Youth Center ing. Limited slots are available; sign up we will utilize sit-on-top kayaks; these Ready to push yourself to the limit? At today. kayaks are stable, easy to paddle, and this camp, youth will learn outdoor sur- *Editor’s note: This list is not all-inclusive. To view perfect for jumping into the water to a full list of activities, visit the FMWR webpage: vival skills, experience high adrenaline Vicenza Writer's Group cool off. After an introduction to pad- http://italy.armymwr.com/europe/italy. on a ropes course, raft the waters, and July 20, 10 a.m.-noon experience an actual campout in tents. Caserma Ederle Library Open to youth in grades 6-12, the camp All writers are welcome. Our goal with begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. on this writing group is to have it as a safe days without field trips. place of collaboration and inspiration. Find Your Zen From sharing work, receiving construc- tive criticism, or even just getting past July 31-Aug 4, 8 a.m., $50 that writer's block with some brain- Villaggio Youth Center storming, this can be your group. The school year may have elevated your stress levels, but we’ll help you bring Resilience Training them back down! At this relaxing camp, July 21, 9 a.m.-noon participants will enjoy facials, mani- ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle cures, pedicures and massages. Also, Resilience — it's a process, not a des- practice yoga and meditation and spend tination. Learn practical skills to apply a whole day at Terme Thermal Spa. Re- every day to help overcome adversity, lax and find your zen. manage stress and excel in your person- Aquatic Adventures al and professional life. The resilience program increases well-being and opti- July 31-Aug 4, 8 a.m., $50 mism, reduces and prevents depression Villaggio Youth Center and anxiety, improves physical health Calling all water lovers! Spend the week and improves relationships. Learn to playing with and around water. From bounce back. Register at least two days water balloon dodgeball to an awesome before the session by calling ACS, DSN water park, to rafting and kayaking, 643-7500 or comm. 0444-71-7500. participants are guaranteed to get wet. The group will also venture out to Lake Breastfeeding Basics Garda and Jesolo Beach for wild water Aug. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. activities. Open to youth in grades 6-12. ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle Camp begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Planning to breastfeed? A lactation con- on days without field trips. sultant will walk participants through the basics. Topics include benefits of EVENTS/CLASSES breastfeeding, the importance of colos- trum, newborns and breastfeeding, fre- quency and duration of feedings, pump- English as a Second Language ing and manual expression, storage of Mondays, 2-4 p.m. breast milk and returning to work. Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle EFMP Parent Support Group English as a Second Language intro- Aug. 14, 1-2 p.m. 12 Outlook July 14, 2017