U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart November 15, 2012 AFAP: a grass Delegates to the Stuttgart AFAP conference say what’s working, what isn’t. The roots effort 6 Christmas Every city and village in Germany has a Christmas CitizenVol. 41, No. 22 www.stuttgart.army.mil markets market. Here are our favorites. 12

New online game trains kids against cyber attacks

By Margaret McBride Office of the Army Chief Information Officer

orms, viruses, Trojan horses, and spyware: Beware! W The National Science Cen- ter, or NSC, is now training kids to stay safe from cyber attack malware when they’re surf- ing the web or using email and cell phones. A new online game called Cyber Swarm Defend- ers is targeted to sixth- to eighth-grade students and is also appropriate for younger students. The game is part of NSC’s newest Cyber Ops education outreach program. NSC is a Gloria Colon-Buzatu public-private partnership between the U.S. Army and NSC, Inc., and uses its resources to stimulate and increase science, technol- Pretty in pink ogy, engineering and mathematics, known as Jessica Egleson, a cancer survivor, applies a final touch of pink lip color before the start of the Run4Life STEM, proficiency in U.S. students, especially relay Oct. 26 on Husky Field. For the story and more photos, see Page 8. those in grades four through nine. “Anything we can do to make the young students of our country understand the cyber threat and get them excited about STEM technologies has a big payoff,” said Ron Ross, chairman of NSC. IMCOM seeks to hire, retain Cyber Swarm Defenders is deployed through the social networking site jabbers- mack.com, which was built for children ages ex-military for civilian workforce 13 and under. Kid-safe requirements are built By Bill Bradner command, about 40 percent of civilian employees in, including a parental control feature. This Installation Management Command have served in uniform. tower-defense strategy game integrates cyber Public Affairs Office Federal service may be an ideal opportunity for security education and “learn to earn” mini- wounded warriors and disabled veterans through exercises. Students earn points, badges and or service members considering taking off a process called the “Schedule A” appointment game coins as they strengthen their defenses the uniforms, continuing their careers as ci- authority. to advance through the game levels. Fvilians with the Army is a logical transition Schedule A benefits both the employer and poten- To access the game from the NSC website, choice, said Col. Francis Burns, with the office of the tial employees by assisting those with disabilities to go to www.nationalsciencecenter.org and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management gain federal employment and by shortening the hiring click on the Cyber Swarm banner button. at Department of the Army headquarters. process, which averages 102 days using traditional Or, go directly to www.jabbersmack.com/#/ There are vacant positions throughout the U.S. methods. brands/view/VQYE. To play, participants Army Installation Management Command that need For example, the IMCOM headquarters placed six must first register on jabbersmack, which to be filled so IMCOM can provide world-class interns in less than 45 days using the Schedule A ap- is not accessible on some older versions of customer service, and deliver programs and services pointment authority and a wounded warrior database. browsers. to Soldiers, civilians and families. Throughout the See Jobs on page 4

The 1st Battalion, 10th Special shrimp cocktails, pies and cakes, and turkey, corn bread, cranberry sauce, Forces Group (Airborne), Dining much more. mashed potatoes, candied yams, Facility on Panzer Kaserne will serve The cost is $7 per person. Depen- macaroni and cheese, salad, and an Where’s a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 21 from dants of E4 and below will pay $5.95. assortment of pies, cakes and strudel. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first hour will For more information, call 431- The cost is $16.50 for adults, be for 1/10th SFG service members. 2602/civ. 07031-15-2602. $8.50 for children 5-10 years old. the Community members will be served The Kelley Club on Kelley Bar- Children 4 and under are free. at noon. racks will offer an all-you-can-eat Reservations are strongly The menu includes turkey, steam- Thanksgiving buffet Nov. 22 from encouraged. Call 421-4660/civ. turkey? ship round beef, prime rib, Cornish 4:30-8 p.m. 0711-720- 694 or email Nicky@RB- game hens, ham, salads, soups, The menu includes herb-roasted Kelley-Club.de. Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, November 15, 2012 Defense Secretary salutes veterans’ selflessness, sacrifice

American Forces Press Service have carried a very heavy burden. They’ve dealt with nation’s veterans will help shape the future of this multiple deployments, long separations from loved country. They will be doctors and lawyers, teachers s the nation observed the Veterans Day ones, and the tragic consequences of war. Some have and nurses, mayors and members of Congress. holiday Nov. 12, Defense Secretary sustained grievous, life-altering injuries, and they America owes each of our veterans — from every ALeon E. Panetta issued a message paying are dealing with significant challenges, both seen generation — gratitude and support. November is tribute to the men and women who have served the and unseen. Military Family Month, a time for all Americans to United States in uniform. Our veterans are also much stronger because of do more to recognize and support the members of Here is the secretary’s message: their hard won experiences in the deserts of Iraq, the their community who have fought on our behalf. For Since our nation’s founding, brave young Ameri- mountains of Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the those who are transitioning out of military service, cans from every generation have answered the call world. They are leaders who take responsibility and in particular, we must do everything we can to help to serve in uniform and put their lives on the line to initiative, who think independently, and who inspire them find a job, start a business, or obtain a quality defend this country. Today, we honor all of those others. They are trained to operate some of the world’s education. These veterans are national assets who who’ve added new chapters to that very proud legacy of selflessness and sacrifice. most sophisticated technical equipment. Above all, stand ready to contribute to our economic recovery On this Veterans Day I recall how, as a boy in they love the country that they’ve served so well in and to a stronger America. California, I had the great privilege of greeting and uniform, and they are already giving back to their Let us all renew our pledge to fight for those who thanking soldiers that were stationed near my home communities here at home. fight for us with such bravery and distinction. In some and destined to fight in World War II. In the years that Over the next five years, more than one million small way, today and every day, find a way to thank a followed, I knew veterans of the Korean War, who service men and women will leave the armed services veteran. Nothing means more to them than knowing fought bravely in unimaginably difficult conditions. and transition back to civilian life. Some will finally that their service and sacrifice is appreciated right here During the Vietnam era, I served in the Army and be able to marry the person they love and start a at home. Thanks to our veterans, the American dream I remember how our nation failed to fully recognize family. Others will be reunited with husbands, wives, is safe and secure for us and our children. the costs and sacrifices made by those who served and children after years spent apart. By pursuing Thank you, and may God bless all Americans in that war. Our nation has learned from that failure, the dream of giving their children a better life, our serving around the world in uniform. and as we mark the 50th anniversary of that war, we honor our Vietnam veterans for all they have done CorreCtion for our country. The United States is now emerging from the In “Scout projects benefit BEMS” (Nov. 1), Brigitte Scheiderich, a former Böblingen Elementary/ longest continuous time of war in its history, and a Middle School student, was incorrectly identified as a seventh-grader. She was in sixth grade when she died. new generation of veterans is returning home. They he t Citizen Col. John P. Stack U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Public Affairs Officer Mark Howell [email protected]

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The USAG Stuttgart VAT News & Notes Relief and UTAP programs can AAFES offers solution to save authorized customers money lithium battery ban on purchases in In response to the U.S. Postal Service German stores ban on international shipments of electron- and on utilities. ics with lithium batteries, the Army and Air The offices will Force Exchange Service now has a way for consolidate into one overseas shoppers to get those devices in location Dec. 13 on time for the holidays. the third floor of Approximately 80 products (cameras, Building 2915 on tablets, watches and other electronics) can be Panzer Kaserne. ordered online and picked up at Exchanges in Afghanistan, Europe, Guam, Japan, Korea www.photos.com and Kuwait, according to AAFES officials. Exchange shoppers can go to www. shopmyexchange.com, select a product with a “Lithium Ship to Store” logo, and choose the country and Exchange where they would VAT/UTAPBy Susan Huseman officesvider thatto can acceptcombine VAT. Tax relief is not availableforces for like the item to be delivered. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office other phone/Internet providers because these services The shopper will be contacted via email involve contracts over extended periods of service. when the order arrives. Orders may be n mid-December, the Utilities Tax Avoidance • After-the-fact actions do not qualify for tax relief. picked up at the customer service desk with Program office and the Value Added Tax office This means a purchase and VAT relief transaction with a valid ID and a copy of the email/order Iwill co-locate to a new space on the third floor the vendor must generally occur on the same day. There number confirmation. of Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. is an exception, however, for people who are on tempo- Federal employee news Because of the move, both offices will be closed rary duty or in a temporary lodging allowance status. • Federal Benefits Open Season runs Dec. 11-12, and customers are advised to plan ahead. • Because a vendor accepted a VAT form does not through midnight Dec. 10. Employees have The new, combined office will open Dec. 13 at 9 mean that the tax-free purchase complied with legal the opportunity to make decisions about a.m. with an open house. requirements. If you have any doubts, check first with benefits under the Federal Flexible Spending VAT services will be located in Room 326, with the VAT office. Account Program, the Federal Employees UTAP services in Room 328. Purchases over €2,500 Dental and Vision Insurance and the Federal Consumers can save up to 19 percent by using a For purchases over €2,500, customers must Employees Health Benefits Program. VAT form when shopping in many German stores. provide a cost estimate from the vendor to the tax More information regarding Open Sea- They can also save hundreds of dollars off their utility relief office before making the purchase. VAT rules son is available at: bills each year with UTAP. require the vendor to make out the cost estimate with www.opm.gov/insure/openseason/index.asp. “The VAT and UTAP programs can save a lot “CMWRF” as the purchaser and that the purchase be • The Office of Personnel Management of money. You can use a VAT form for hotels, train made with a cashier’s check. has announced the Federal Employees tickets, car rentals … even cosmetic surgery — if the When considering a large purchase, Cushatt rec- Health Benefits premium rates for 2013. The doctor will take the VAT form,” said Cushatt. ommends that a consumer: rates are posted at: In Germany, the standard VAT rate is 19 percent • Ask the merchant if they take VAT forms and www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp. for most purchases and services. A reduced rate of 7 make sure they will take a cashier’s check. Online civilian retirement percent is imposed on basic food staples and hotels. • Get a quote. applications now available When it comes to utilities, household consumers • Get a cashier’s check from a bank or credit Army-serviced civilian employees within are levied 19 percent VAT on electricity and gas, 7 union, and bring it and the quote to the VAT office one year of voluntary retirement can now fill percent on water, and at the end of the year, pay an for processing. additional energy tax based on usage. out their retirement applications online using “With UTAP, not only do you save the VAT on UTAP guidelines the eRetirement web application located in electricity, gas and water, at the end of the year, you • The required documents must be completed the Employee Benefits Information System. don’t have to pay the energy tax. This could be up before coming into the office. For more information, visit the Army to an additional 30 percent, depending on how many • Hand-written documents will not be accepted. Benefits Center-Civilian’s website at kilowatts of electricity you use,” Cushatt said. The staff is unable to fill out the forms for customers. www.abc.army.mil. • When a UTAP customer moves to a new home Even better, the UTAP staff deals directly with the Body armor makes Time’s or makes a permanent change of station move, the utility companies on the customer’s behalf and will customer must close out his or her utilities with the best inventions list assist with translations, said Cushatt. UTAP office by providing a completed close-out util- An improved outer tactical vest, or The key, Cushatt said, is to know how to use both ity form with the final meter readings. IOTV, designed specifically for women was programs. She outlined a few basic rules. named one of Time Magazine’s “Best Inven- Using VAT forms As of Dec. 13, the UTAP office will be open Mon- tions of the Year 2012.” • Vendors are not obligated to take VAT forms. day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The VAT The new armor was designed to offer • Purchases made with a VAT form can only be office will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through better protection and to prevent bruised hip for the buyer’s personal use. Thursday, and until 6 p.m. on Friday. bones that women experienced when wear- • Using a VAT form for anything a landlord is UTAP applications, start and stop forms, VAT ing IOTVs meant to fit smaller men. responsible for is not authorized. Examples include rules, handouts in English and German, a sample The armor was a collaborative ef- landscaping, heating system repairs and replacing cost estimate and an extensive list of merchants who fort between the Natick Soldier Research, tile floors. take VAT forms are available online at Development and Engineering Center and • Always get a quote for services where the www.stuttgarmwr.mil. Program Executive Office Soldier. price could fluctuate, such as car repairs, before For VAT specific questions, call 431-3368/civ. To see the entire list of inventions, go to the vendor begins work. 07031-15-3368; for UTAP specific questions, call http://techland.time.com. • TKS is the only telephone/Internet service pro- 431-3452/civ. 07031-15-3452. Page 4 Features The Citizen, November 15, 2012 Jobs ...... Continued from page 1 “Schedule A cuts through a lot of the red tape,” said Rufus B. Caruthers, the IMCOM Equal Employ- ment Opportunity director. “The hiring action can take Basics of Schedule A hiring authority will search the databases above, as little as two weeks; it can happen just that fast.” For applicants with disabilities as well as counterparts at other agencies, and There are many opportunities for service mem- Wounded warriors or disabled people seeking provide a list of qualified disabled candidate to bers transitioning out of the military, regardless of a position in the federal government should reg- the hiring authority. their status, to continue their service by joining the ister with one or more of the following agencies: IMCOM team. Many of the benefits are obvious: paid • The Employer Assistance and Recruiting For employers job-related training and education, comprehensive Network, http://earnworks.com, is a free service Hiring managers should coordinate with their benefits packages and leave accruement rates based that connects employers with active duty, veteran Selective Placement Coordinator or Disability on time-in-service. and civilian disabled job candidates. Program Manager, usually found in the garrison’s There are also many not-so-obvious benefits. The • The Workforce Recruitment Program, Equal Employment Opportunity office, and de- sense of camaraderie and teamwork is strong in the http://wrp.gov, is a recruitment and referral pro- scribe the competencies required for the position. civilian workforce, and is cultivated just as carefully gram that recently graduated students with dis- The SPC/DPM will consult with numerous as it is among active-duty service members. Another abilities through both summer and permanent jobs. resources, including local colleges and universi- similarity to serving on active duty is the emphasis • Veterans and wounded warriors should ties, the Wounded Warrior program, EARN and Army civilians place on values. contact the Department of Labor’s Veterans the Department of Labor’s Workforce Recruiting “There’s not much difference in how you feel Employment and Training Service at www.dol. Program and develop a list of eligible candidates. about your job and how you conduct business in and gov/vets/welcome, the Hire Heroes program at No job announcement is required. out of uniform, and in most Army civilian positions, www.hireheroesusa.org, and the Wounded War- The hiring official reviews the list, conducts you’re still taking care of Soldiers and their families,” riors project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. interviews, and makes a selection. (Hiring of- said Willie Wilson, a retired sergeant major who • Other resources include the Office of Per- ficials also have the option of not selecting from works for IMCOM and runs the Army’s World Class sonnel Management’s disability website at www. the list and using the traditional hiring process.) Athlete Program. “I’m glad that’s still part of my job opm.gov/disability and the federal government’s Once a selection decision is made, the agen- description.” one-stop website for people with disabilities, cy’s human resources office will make an offer The sense of accomplishment and value is high their families, employers, veterans and service to the candidate. in the Army civilian workforce. members: www.disabilityinfo.gov. In a recent Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, Once registered, the Selective Placement For more information, visit your local EEO or 92 percent of federal employees answered positively Coordinator or Disability Program Manager at Wounded Warrior office, or go online to to the statement “The work I do is important.” the agency taking advantage of the Schedule A www.disabilityinfo.gov. Training and leader development is also as per- vasive in the civilian workforce as it is in uniform. The Civilian Education System, modeled after the can keep employees in the organization, once hired. behind,” said Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, IMCOM Army Non-commissioned Officer Education System, IEPP matches job vacancies at Army installations commanding general. “We owe it to our dedicated provides a full spectrum of continuing education and around the world with qualified IMCOM employees civilians and to the Soldiers we support to do career development courses. already serving in another capacity. everything we can to keep a highly-motivated, Civilians have access to schools and virtual class- The voluntary referral and placement program is highly-qualified workforce in place to maintain es to help them progress from entry-level to Senior designed to give employees affected by structure and our infrastructure and sustain our Army.” Ferriter Executive Service. IMCOM workforce development resourcing changes the opportunity to relocate and added that more than 2,000 positions are available initiatives include opportunities for developmental find the best fit to continue serving the Army family. worldwide throughout IMCOM. assignments, structured mentoring programs and The IEPP enables the command to retain institu- an academy dedicated to instruction of installation tional knowledge and preserve its superior workforce, To learn more about the IEPP or civilian job management professionals. all while continuing the Army’s “I will never quit” opportunities within Installation Management Com- IMCOM has also developed the IMCOM Enter- philosophy that so many Army civilians take to heart. mand, visit the IMCOM website at prise Placement Program to help ensure the command “That’s our version of leaving no Soldier www.imcom.army.mil. 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• Listen to AFN (102.3 FM or 1143 AM) The Citizen, November 15, 2012 COmmunity annOunCements Page 5 Thanksgiving holiday schedule Most organizations and facilities Honoring in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will be closed Nov. 22 in observance of all who the Thanksgiving federal holiday, and many may be closed for the Nov. 23 training holiday. served While the listings are too numer- Members of the Stuttgart ous to detail here, we’ve included Clan of Motorcycle a few. Patrons are advised to call Enthusiasts salute a ahead before visiting any facility. memorial wreath during • The Stuttgart Army Health a Veterans Day ceremony Clinic and Dental Clinics will be on Patch Barracks Nov. closed Nov. 22 and 23. For immedi- 12. American Legion ate health care needs, call the Nurse Post 6 and Veterans of Advice Line at civ. 00800-4759- Foreign Wars Post 10818 2330. Contact the Military Police in also participated and laid case of a medical emergency. wreaths during the event. • All Stuttgart commissaries Mark J. Howell will be closed Nov. 22. • The Exchange on Panzer Kas- erne will be closed Nov. 22. It will open at 8 a.m. Nov. 23. season, Nov. 17 through Dec. 22. the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart p.m. that will include everything • The shoppettes on Kelley and Customers may make appoint- Postmaster at 431-2874/civ. 07031- owners need to know to keep their Patch Barracks, and Panzer Kaserne ments for holiday mailings at the 15-2874. pets healthy and safe. will be open Nov. 22. post offices on Patch and Kelley Appointments needed The class will be held in Room • The Army Education Center Barracks, and Panzer Kaserne by 327, Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne. will be closed Nov. 22 and 23. calling their servicing Army Post for legal assistance For more information, call • The Patch and Panzer Com- Office (Kelley, 421-2542; Panzer, The Legal Assistance Office at 431-2812/civ. 07031-15-2812 or the Stuttgart Law Center on Kelley munity Banks will be open from 431-2563; Patch, 430-7226). email [email protected] or Barracks will not offer walk-in 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 22. The Kelley Appointments will be made for [email protected]. attorney consultations Nov. 28 and Robinson Barracks banks will the one hour period before the APO because of training and personnel Family and MWR be closed. opens for business. requirements. wants to hire you! • The 1st Battalion, 10th In addition, the customer ser- To schedule an appointment, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Special Forces Group (Airborne), vice windows at Stuttgart commu- call 421-4152/civ. 0711-729-4152. Family and Morale, Welfare and Dining Facility on Panzer Kaserne nity mail rooms will also be open Recreation is recruiting for vari- will be closed Nov. 22 and 23. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays Workers needed at ous positions within Child, Youth Holiday mail hours during the holiday mailing season, postal facilities and School Services and food and The Army Post Offices on Patch from Nov. 17 through Dec. 22. Army post offices will hire tem- beverage attendants at the Galaxy Barracks and Panzer Kaserne will All APOs and CMRs will be porary employees to assist with the Bowling Center. open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to closed Nov. 22 and Dec. 25. flow of mail during the holidays, in Non-appropriated Fund posi- 3 p.m. during the holiday mailing For more information, call the near future. To view announce- tions are open to all qualified ments and apply for positions, visit candidates eligible for appointment www.usajobs.gov. under U.S. employment conditions. Volunteers are also needed at all To view vacancies, visit www. Food safety tips: talking turkey Stuttgart installation postal facilities usajobs.gov. during the holiday season. Thawing To register as a volunteer, con- CPAC to give family Place the frozen bird in its original wrapper in the refrigerator (40 °F). Place tact the Army Community Service member briefing the turkey in a pan to prevent the juices from dripping onto other surfaces Volunteer Coordinator at 431-3362/ The Stuttgart Civilian Personnel or foods in the refrigerator. Allow approximately 24 hours per five pounds civ. 07031-15-3362. For postal Advisory Center will hold a family of turkey. After thawing, keep turkey refrigerated only for one to two days. questions, contact the Postmaster at member briefing Nov. 21 from 9-11 If you don’t have room in the refrigerator for thawing, don’t worry. You can 431-2874/civ. 07031-15-2874. also defrost the turkey by submerging it in cold water and changing the water a.m. for employed family members every 30 minutes. Allow about 30 minutes defrosting time per pound of turkey. EEO observance who plan to return to the U.S. with Preparation The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- their sponsors. gart Equal Employment Opportu- The briefing will cover employ- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey. ment-related topics such as eligi- The turkey is cooked thoroughly when the temperature of the bird (as mea- nity Office will sponsor a National bility for terminal leave without sured in the thigh) has reached 180 °F. The stuffing, whether cooked inside American Indian Heritage Month the bird or in a separate dish, should reach 165 °F. observance featuring native Ameri- pay, Priority Placement Program When turkey is removed from the oven, let it stand 20 minutes. Remove can performers Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. in registration, eligibility for Execu- stuffing and carve turkey. the Patch Community Club. tive Order 12721 and other related For more information, call the information. military Equal Opportunity advisor The briefing will be held in Room at 430-7945/civ. 0711-680-7945, or 108, Building 2953, Panzer Kaserne. USAG Stuttgart email [email protected]. To register, send an email to usarmy.stuttgart.hqda-cpac.mbx. Learn cat, dog first [email protected]. aid Dec. 8 The American Red Cross Stutt- Send your community-wide gart will offer a cat and dog first aid announcements to stuttgartmedia@ S FETY Corner class Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 eur.army.mil. Page 6 News The Citizen, November 15, 2012 AFAP delegates take on quality of life issues at conference Story & photo by Mark J. Howell USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

ervice members from all branches, family members, civilians and contractors from the SStuttgart military community came together to discuss ways to improve quality of life during the Army Family Action Plan Conference, held on Patch Barracks Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Before the conference, Army Community Service solicited issues submitted by Stuttgart military commu- nity members. ACS then split volunteers into delegate groups that discussed and prioritized the submissions. A total of four delegate groups were created, which included two family groups, one military group and one youth group. The groups were given topics that pertained to their areas, and they spent a day discussing the issues that were submitted. On the second day of the conference, the groups presented their top issues to U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Col. John Stack and guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Mark Barrett, the U.S. European Command chief of staff. Forty-one issues were submitted for the confer- An advisory group made up of students from DoDDS Stuttgart schools prepares a presentation requesting ence, many of which could be corrected locally, a policy change to allow random drug testing at schools during the USAG Stuttgart Army Family Action but nine were chosen to be escalated to Installation Plan Conference held on Patch Barracks Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Management Command Headquarters and possibly the Department of Defense for action. Department or DA policy changes and 200 improved will be reviewed at an Installation Management “I’m really impressed by the issues that were programs or services, according to DA Headquarters. Command-Europe AFAP Conference to be held in turned in and how they were presented,” said Stack, One recent notable policy change, initiated at late spring 2013. after the briefing. “These are things that affect all of an AFAP conference in 2009, was the revamping “We want our issues to go all the way up the us and deserve to be addressed.” of the Montgomery GI Bill to include benefits to chain,” said Lisa Ordukaya, AFAP coordinator. “It Since AFAP was established in 1983, it has dependents. would be awesome to see something that started as resulted in 128 legislative changes, 179 Defense Issues submitted from all European garrisons an idea here be a catalyst for change across DOD.

Stuttgart 2012 AFAP issues, recommendations

Issue: Unhealthy Eating Options on secure jobs, it limits their community Issue: Demand for Family Life Automated Housing Referral Net- Military Installations involvement, and it affects the men- Chaplains work limits service members who Scope: There is a lack of healthy tal/physical health and well-being of Scope: Sensitive issues such as have the means or desire to use other eating places within military installa- the family. sexual assault and suicide are on the resources (i.e. realtors) in an effort tions. Franchises/vendors define what Recommendation: • Secure funding rise and can have lasting personal to minimize time spent in transient is healthy and offer limited healthy for Child Development Center con- and professional impact. The Fam- living quarters. The average cost is menu options. Agencies select food struction projects. ily Life Chaplain is the only long- $15,300 for TLA per month for an providers based on profitability and • Expand CYS Services options by term counseling resource with 100 average family to occupy transient U.S./world-wide trends that are not increasing standard design facilities to percent confidentiality available living quarters. The current ar- representative of the military com- meet community needs. to service members, civilians and rangement makes it difficult to find munity. Limitations impact health Issue: USAG Stuttgart Limited Gov- dependents. Continued consolida- acceptable housing, and the process care costs/availability, rise in obesity, ernment Housing tion of installations and joint bases is slow and ineffective. Establishing quality of life and mission readiness. Scope: There is an insufficient quan- creates heavy workloads for a single a permanent residence in a timely Recommendation: • Conduct annual tity of government housing for service service component. manner will improve family quality quality of life food surveys. members and their families. Currently Recommendation: • Expand the of life while minimizing the amount • Require temporary contract options there are 1,372 family units — not Family Life Chaplain Program of TLA paid. for one to three years. enough to support 4,356 active duty Recommendation: • Enable the use • Implement standards based on com- throughout the Defense Depart- service members. The inability to ment based on population at each of realtors as a primary option for munity quality of life results in select- service members to seek housing accommodate service members with installation. ing food vendors to accommodate base housing increases the level of (including fee reimbursement). • Make garrison Family Life Chap- unique physical needs of a military stress within the family, imposes • No renewal of contracts associated lains non-deployable to ensure there community. high Temporary Lodging Allowance/ with AHRN in favor of using realtors are no gaps in services provided. Issue: Child/Youth School Services Overseas Housing Allowance costs, overseas to save the AHRN costs as • All services provide the same re- Part-time Child Care Options Out- and affects unit morale and mission well as TLA funds. source using the Army Family Life side the Continental U.S. readiness. • Replace contract employees with Training Model. Scope: Funding constraints have Recommendation: • Privatize gov- government housing employees in negatively affected child care op- ernment housing Issue: Off-Base Overseas Housing order to provide better service. tions. Without flexible part-time • Build more housing. Search Mechanisms child care options, spouses can’t • Develop government lease program. Scope: The contract associated with See AFAP issues on page 11 The Citizen, November 15, 2012 CommuNity ANNouNCemeNts Page 7 SCSC to hold basket, silent auction Recycle office air The Stuttgart Community with plants Spouses’ Club will hold its annual basket auction on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. mericans spend ap- at the Swabian Special Events Cen- proximately 90 per- ter on Patch Barracks. Acent of their time in- For more information about this doors. Plants are an eco-friendly way to improve indoor air quality event or to donate a basket, email since they convert carbon dioxide [email protected] or visit to oxygen. www.stuttgartspousesclub.org. In offices with plants, dust is Free theater perfor- reduced by as much as 20 per- cent. Dry indoor air is blamed for mance for EFMP a host of respiratory problems, The Stuttgart Theatre Center and plants help to maintain hu- will host a free performance of midity levels. Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Cin- Plants also foster a more derella” Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. for the Ex- productive, less stressful work- ceptional Family Member Program. space. Employees who work in Attendance is by invitation only. offices with live plants rate their To register, contact Army Com- job satisfaction higher than those graphic by Ron Miyashiro who do not. munity Service at 431-3362/3326, or CFC-O winds down NASA has identified the top civ. 07031-15-3362/3326, or email indoor plants that increase oxy- [email protected] , and The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas runs through Nov. 16., gen and filter out unwanted provide your name, contact informa- but there is still time to donate online at http://cfcoverseas.org. particles and pollutants from the tion (email and phone) and number air. Decorating offices, dorms of attendees. and homes with a combination of Get tickets for AFRI- dents must take a Test of Adult Fans of the U.S. Army Garrison these plants can lead to a more Basic Education 9D pre-test. The Stuttgart Facebook page can post a healthy and productive work day: COM holiday party pre-test is scheduled for Nov. 20 at question for the postmaster to an- The U.S. Africa Command 8:15 a.m. at the Education Center. swer immediately during the event. Gerbera Daisy holiday party will be held Dec. 1 To sign up for the pre-test, email For more information, visit www. Snake Plant Chinese Evergreen beginning at 5 p.m. in Sindelfingen. [email protected]. facebook.com/USAGarrisonStuttgart. English Ivy The program includes cocktails, The Armed Forces Classification Put a gift under the Spider Plant dinner, a performance by the Patch Test will be administered Dec. 18 at Peace Lily High School chorus and concert 8:15 a.m. ACS Angel Tree Bamboo Palm band, raffle prizes and more. Attire For more information, email The Army Community Service is semi-formal. [email protected] or annual Angel Tree gift program will Source: Harvard University Office of Sus- Tickets may be purchased until [email protected]. run Nov. 19 through Dec. 14. tainability http://green.harvard.edu This program benefits mili- Nov. 26 through AFRICOM direc- Housing office to torate points of contact or by calling tary and civilian families who are 421-2191/civ. 0711-729-2191. close early Nov. 16 experiencing hardships during the The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- holidays. FAST class set gart Housing Office will be close at Donate a gift to a child by The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 in support of the selecting an angel ornament from gart Education Center will host a community-wide clean-up. Christmas trees located in the Functional Academic Skills Training Patch, Kelley and Robinson Bar- class Nov. 26 to Dec. 14, from 8 Virtual postal town racks commissaries, the Panzer a.m. to noon at the Education Center hall to be held Nov. 20 Exchange and the ACS lobby in Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. A Facebook virtual town hall will (Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne). The FAST class is designed to take place Nov. 20 from 3-4 p.m. to For more information, call Going Green help service members improve their address postal-related questions. Army Community Service at 431- General Technical scores or prepare Topics include holiday mailing 3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. USAG Stuttgart for college. deadlines, postal hours, shipping re- Directorate of Public Works To join the class, command strictions and procedures, and avail- Send community-wide announce- Environmental Division permission is required and stu- able postal resources/programs. ments to [email protected]. 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By Gloria Colon-Buzatu Cancer USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office warriors and survivors take n a show of strength and courage, Stuttgart a victory lap military community cancer warriors shared around Husky Itheir stories and challenges about living with Field at the cancer and its debilitating effects during the third an- beginning of nual Run4Life relay Oct. 26 on Husky Field. the Run4Life The American Cancer Society estimates more than relay Oct. 1.5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with 26. The relay some form of cancer this year and more than 500,000 served as the of these people will die from the disease. focus of USAG Cancer is a disability under the Americans with Stuttgart’s Disabilities Act, and the relay was the main event observance during U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s observance of of National National Employment Disability Awareness Month. Employment The relay, sponsored by the USAG Stuttgart Equal Disability Employment Office and the Army Community Ser- Awareness vice Exceptional Family Member Program, served to Month. raise awareness about cancer and commemorate the strength of cancer “warriors” who fight the disease Steve Roark and to remember those who fought bravely, said Eshe side effects, but my best time is with my family.” Faulcon, USAG Stuttgart EEO specialist and event Run4Life allowed people such as Moreno to coordinator. exchange stories about their medical care. It also Like a band of brothers and sisters, the cancer allowed local agencies to promote their health and warriors and survivors gripped a banner on a cold and wellness programs and services. windy night as they took a “victory lap” around the The ACS EFMP coordinator was on hand to pro- Husky Field track. Luminarias decorated by family mote the program and the ACS cancer support group. members were placed around the perimeter of the EFMP supports families with special medical or track in remembrance of their loved ones. educational needs. For one cancer survivor diagnosed with breast During the event, 18 cancer warriors signed up to cancer in 2011, this year’s event is a celebration of life. receive information about the cancer support group, “I finished chemo this past August … my hair has said Danielle Denis, USAG Stuttgart EFMP manager. grown back, and now I’m able to do more things with “I offered them information about the support group my kids,” said Tracy Olivo. and encouraged them that it is a good place to learn “I felt a lot of support and love from this com- and share their experiences.” munity, and my goal now is to get the word out that The ACS cancer support group meets the last there’s other people like me and try to bring everyone Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 together to help support each other,” she said. p.m. at ACS, Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne. Nelson Moreno, a U.S. Africa Command financial “The goal [of the support group] is to break down budget analyst, was the guest speaker. the barriers and focus on the abilities, not the dis- Moreno, with his young son at his side, shared abilities,” added Denis. with the crowd his battle with stomach cancer from During October, ACS and the EEO Office also the day he was diagnosed to the present. sponsored a diabetes cooking class, and workshops Steve Roark “After five years [of being cancer free] it’s still on hiring individuals with disabilities, conflict resolu- Luminarias, decorated by family members in honor emotional to talk about it,” said Moreno. “I still have tion and stress management, and financial planning of loved ones, line the perimeter of the Husky Field struggles with daily activities … lots of fatigue [and] for families with special needs. track during the Run4Life relay Oct. 26. 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U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart This makes routine eye examinations very important and often times, the first ovember is National Dia- line of defense against diabetes. betic Eye Disease Month The American Optometric Associa- N— the perfect time to ad- tion indicates that individuals who are dress the importance of vision care for unaware that they have diabetes are 25 those with diabetes, one of the most percent more likely to develop diabetic prevalent systemic diseases in the U.S. retinopathy than individuals who are In June 2008, the Centers for Disease aware that they have the disease. Control released data from a study that Those at risk for diabetes should indicated nearly 24 million Americans have regular dilated eye examinations, are affected by diabetes, an increase of and those have diabetes need annual almost 3 million since the last study was dilated eye examinations to monitor performed two years prior. for early signs of diabetic retinopathy. The study also indicated that ap- Early detection and proper manage- proximately 57 million Americans ment are crucial to prevent vision loss. have pre-diabetes, and 25 percent of The Optometry Clinic at the U.S. Americans with diabetes are not aware Army Stuttgart Health Clinic provides that they have the disease. full diabetic eye exams, as well as rou- While the leading cause of blindness tine and acute eye care examinations. worldwide is cataracts, followed by All active duty service members, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cor- retirees, their family members, and ci- neal opacities and diabetic retinopathy, vilians with third party insurance plans according to the World Health Organiza- can be seen at the clinic. tion, diabetes leaps to the top of the list Susan Huseman To make an appointment, call the in the industrialized world Dr. (Capt.) Andrew Bodwell and Kelly Roth, an ophthalmic technician, go Europe Region Medical Command Care Since the 1950s, diabetes has been over procedures for the optometry clinic’s newest state-of-the-art equipment, Call Center weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to one of the leading causes of visual a desktop wide-field retinal imaging device that provides a 200-degree view of 5 p.m. at 371-2622/ civ. 06221-17-2622. impairment in the U.S. The National a patient’s retina without the inconvenience of dilation. Those at risk for or Eye Institute released a report in 2002 who have diabetes, still require regular dilated eye examines. The clinic is located in temporary that found that diabetic retinopathy was Building 2300, next to the health clinic, the leading cause of new blindness in new, fragile vessels and eventually can tion estimates that the development of on Patch Barracks Americans ages 20-74. lead to catastrophic vision loss. severe vision loss can be reduced by The clinic is open Monday through Diabetic retinopathy is the most Diabetic retinopathy is responsible 60 percent simply by early detection Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and common ocular complication of diabe- for more than 20,000 new cases of and treatment. 1- 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. to noon on tes, and involves damage to the blood blindness every year. The longer an individual suffers Friday, and closed on federal holidays, vessels of the retina. Fortunately, the loss of vision is with diabetes, the greater their risk for and EUCOM and AFRICOM training These damaged vessels can become often preventable with early detection diabetic retinopathy. Unfortunately for holidays. leaky and lead to neovascularization, a and proper management. many individuals, the diagnosis of dia- For more information, call 430- dangerous process where the eye grows The American Diabetes Associa- betic retinopathy is the first indication 2832/civ. 0711-680-2832.

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German students experience U.S. school for a day School Talk Story & photo by Carola Meusel USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Red Ribbon Week group of 10th-graders from — a success Michael Bauer Schule Vai- Stuttgart Department of Ahingen, a consolidated el- Defense Dependents Schools ementary, middle and high school also celebrated Red Ribbon Week designed for special-needs students, Oct. 22-26. visited Patch High School during a field The School Liaison Of- trip Oct. 23. fice would like to thank the The event was part of Patch High numerous volunteers and School’s Student 2 Student Ambassa- organizations responsible dor program, designed to give German for making this a successful students an opportunity to experience event. what school is like on a U.S. military A special thank you to the installation. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart The students were welcomed by Army Substance Abuse Pro- Wayne “Joe” Holder, a U.S. Army gram office who graciously Garrison Stuttgart school liaison of- Josephine Uner and Tamara Burghartz (from left) 10th-graders at Michael provided give-away items for ficer, and student ambassadors Sophia Bauer Schule in Vaihingen, and PHS student Sophia Huebschman, listen as students. Huebschman and Lucas Gilliland, both Lucas Gilliland, a PHS 10th-grader and JROTC cadet, explains marksmanship Cyber-bullying to 10th-graders at PHS. training during the PHS Student 2 Student Ambassador program Oct. 23. The The ambassadors briefed their Ger- program is designed to give German students the opportunity to experience be discussed man peers on the school, its students, what school is like on a U.S. military installation. Nov. 19 at PHS classes and programs. They also ex- In a continuing effort to arts and crafts teacher at Michael Bauer Americans living here.” plained the American school system educate the community about Schule, it’s critical for the Waldorf Since the beginning of the school and answered questions pertaining to bully awareness and pre- educational system to include art his- year, PHS has supported three outreach some of the differences when compar- vention, the School Liaison tory and painting into the curriculum. It events with German schools. ing it to German schools. Officers will discuss cyber- helps to bring out the individual abili- “Outreach programs like this help The Michael Bauer Schule is a bullying Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. ties of each student, she said. to build relationships and, in the long “Freie Waldorfschule” that focuses in the PHS Media Center, PHS student ambassador Lucas run, partnerships,” said Holder, one on Waldorf education. The school’s following the Patch High Gilliland explained the Junior Reserve of the garrison’s school liaison of- philosophy is based on the educa- School Parent Teacher Orga- Officer Training Corps program. At ficers. “Overall, it’s a good cultural tional principles of Rudolf Steiner, an nization business meeting at PHS, JROTC is an elective course that exchange.” Austrian philosopher and founder of 5 p.m. anthroposophy. aims to teach leadership and military For van der Heijden, the English The discussion will cover Waldorf education aims to be inter- skills, a program typically not taught teacher, the visit marked an important how to recognize cyber-bul- disciplinary, and brings practical, ar- in German schools. event in a practical approach to his lying, what parents can do to tistic and conceptual forms of learning The group then headed to the TV English lessons and to challenge his combat it and how to report into the classroom. Students are encour- lab, where Walter Fritz, the video pro- students to overcome the language it to the authorities. This aged to study music and languages, and duction teacher, explained the daily barrier. is open to parents of high participate in activities such as theater, procedures of TV, radio and school “I wanted to make them feel com- school students. carpentry and gardening. news productions. Fritz gave his pre- fortable with a foreign language. When That is why Peter van der Heijden, sentation in German and helped to abroad, they have to be able to commu- The School Liaison Of- an English teacher at Michael Bauer segue into the next item on the agenda: nicate and interact with others,” he said. fice will provide presenta- Schule, initiated the visit — to give German class. During the visit, the American tions and discussions to any his students a “live” and more practical The students also went to the students could also get to know their organization or community experience. school’s gymnasium and the media German peers. group that desires to learn “Since we have this American com- center before heading outside to witness “It’s nice when German students more about how to combat munity here in Vaihingen, I thought this year’s Pumpkin Drop. visit us here. Many times, we meet bullying. let’s go out and see what we can learn For most students, touring PHS German friends through these types When it comes to elimi- from each other by getting together,” made for a different experience com- of events,” said PHS 10th-grader nating bullying and its devas- van der Heijden said. pared to their usual English classroom Huebschman. tating effects, we all must be While touring PHS, the students sessions. In the near future, Huebschman, active participants. were introduced to its arts program “I really enjoyed the trip to PHS,” along with other American students, For more information while attending a band class and look- said Dominic Heckmeier, a 10th-grader will be able to experience the German contact the School Liaison ing at student paintings displayed at Michael Bauer Schule. “The school is school during the second half of the Officers at 430-7465/civ. throughout the school’s hallways. so different from ours, and it was also ambassador program, a visit to Michael 0711-680-7465. According to Brigitte Bilfinger, an interesting to learn something about the Bauer Schule.

Your Do your part. workplace. Keep 430-7465/civ. 0711-680-7465 Your home. Stuttgart The School Liaison Officers work in conjunction with the Child and Youth Services Division and the local school community to address educational Your litter. clean. issues involving military children. The Citizen, November 15, 2012 News Page 11 AFAP issues ...... Continued from page 6 survivor and the family of the retiree regardless of the retiree’s service component. Issue: Civilian Overseas Assignment Policy Scope: The civilian overseas assignment policy Issue: Recognition of Overseas Students by State- does not achieve its current objectives of increasing side Institutes of Higher Learning opportunities, renewing knowledge and compe- Scope: Department of Defense Dependent tencies, enhancing interoperability of employees Schools students are left out of the overall recruit- or promoting a joint perspective of the overseas ment from institutions of higher learning due to workforce. The current policy inhibits recruitment their remote locations. of qualified candidates from another OCONUS Recommendation: • Implement a Department location. Providing global options increases the of Defense Education Activity plan to work with opportunity for employee career management, thus schools of higher learning to provide DoDDS developing a more dynamic workforce. students opportunities and recognition for re- Recommendation: Authorize OCONUS civil- cruitment. ians to re-establish a new timetable under the five • Form a partnership website to advertise the skills year rule with a Permanent Change of Station to and diversity of DoDDS overseas students to these another OCONUS assignment. institutions of higher learning. Issue: Casualty Assistance Officer for Survivors Issue: Diminish Drug Use in the DoDEA School of all Service Component Retirees System Scope: The Army is the only service providing Scope: DoDEA students are in an environment a CAO for military retiree survivors. This issue where they are tempted by drugs from other stu- affects all survivors of Sailors, Marines, Airmen dents, which hinders their learning abilities and and Coast Guard military retirees. The assignment overall educational experience. of a CAO facilitates proper and timely receipt of Recommendation: DoDEA should review and all benefits due to the survivor. Without the as- change Army in Europe Regulation 27-9, per- signment of a CAO, families may be unaware of taining to civilian misconduct, to allow random their rightful benefits and entitlements. drug screenings throughout the schools in order Recommendation: • Implement a Department of to prevent drug use and provide a better learning Defense policy to mirror the Department of the environment. Army Casualty Assistance Program to include all service components. To view the Army’s AFAP Issue Update Book, go • Provide a Casualty Assistance Officer to the to www.myarmyonesource.com.

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Christmas markets in the local area ... in castles near Heilbronn, will hold a medieval Esslingen Böblingen Herrenberg Durlach Christmas market. Visitors can stroll Maulbronn Monastery Nov. 27 to Dec. 21: Esslingen’s me- Nov. 28 to Dec. 2: The Böblingen Dec. 7-9: More than 50 decorated Nov. 29 to Dec. 23: The medieval through the castle’s courtyards and Dec. 8-9: The Maulbronn Monas- dieval Christmas market features over Lake sets the stage for this traditional booths will offer a colorful array of Christmas market in Durlach, near outer buildings to shop and enjoy the tery is one of the most well-preserved 180 booths and huts in the city center. Christmas market with entertainment, gifts, crafts, food and more. The mar- Karlsruhe, features medieval tradi- season’s offerings. medieval monasteries north of the Alps. Costumed vendors offer arts and crafts, shopping and food. The market will be ket will be open Friday from 2-8 p.m., tions such as brewing “Met,” or honey Glühwein, gingerbread, and Stollen, During the Christmas market, visi- food and drink, plus there’s plenty of open daily from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on wine, jousting tournaments and fire- as well as decorations and candles can tors can take in the historic atmosphere entertainment, such as jugglers, fire- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. breathers, as well as glass blowing, gift be purchased. Entrance to the castle is while enjoying sugar cookies, Glüh- breathers and jousting. The market will Möhringen huts and more. €3.50 for adults; children 12 years old wein, bratwurst and “Schupfnudeln,” be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The market is located at Schloss- and under are free. or Swabian potato noodles. Dec. 1: The Möhringen Christmas Sindelfingen For more information, visit http:// platz in front of the castle and will be On Nov. 30, the market will be open The market offers arts and crafts, market, located on Maierstrasse next to Dec. 7-9: The Sindelfingen Christ- tourist.esslingen.de. open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from 4-8 p.m., Dec. 1 from 1-8 p.m. and felted accessories, jewelry, home decor, the Martin’s Church, will be open for mas Market will be held at the Markt- Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas decorations and fine honey one day only, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The platz in the downtown area. The market Hechingen For more information, visit www. products. Ludwigsburg market offers handmade decorations, will offer handmade arts and crafts, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, and Dec. burg-stettenfels.de. Musical performances also create a t’s hard to resist Nov. 27 to Dec. 23: The baroque- jewelry and pottery, as well as hearty entertainment, a live nativity scene, 7-9: The Schloss Hohenzollern Royal festive atmosphere throughout the mar- inspired Christmas village is located in food and freshly-made “Glühwein.” a historic merry-go-round, food and Christmas market claims to be one of ket. The market will be open Dec. 8 from Ludwigsburg’s historic downtown area. Glühwein. The market will be open Heidelberg the charm of a the most romantic German Christmas 2-9 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. The market is illuminated by arches Dec. 7 from 6-10 p.m., Dec. 8 from 11 Dec. 6-11 and Dec. 13-18: Colorful Vaihingen markets held in a castle setting. For more information, visit www. and gates made up of thousands of a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. lights, the aroma of “Lebkuchen,” or Dec. 1-2: The Christmas market Visitors can enjoy the castle’s at- kloster-maulbronn.de. German tiny lights. More than 170 stands offer to 8 p.m. gingerbread, and the majestic atmo- is located in downtown Vaihingen mosphere and history while shopping sphere of the castle make this market I Christmas decorations, handmade can- and spans from the town hall to the for family and friends in the castle’s a magical Christmas experience. The Bruchsal dles, jewelry and much more. The mar- “Schwaben Galerie” shopping mall. Leinfelden Christmas market. courtyard and ramparts. market features arts and crafts, tasty Dec. 13-17: Bruchsal’s baroque ket is also famous for its freshly baked More than 120 booths offer Christmas Dec. 8-9: The “Engelesmarkt,” or There is an entry fee of €10 for treats, classical music and costumed castle serves as the backdrop for a gingerbread and “Holzofendinnede,” decorations, arts and crafts, and food. angel’s market, is located at “Neuer visitors 16 and over, which includes tour guides. The market will be open romantic fairy-tale Christmas market. With so many in or Swabian pizza. The market is open Children can enjoy a carousel and Markt” in downtown Leinfelden. The parking and a shuttle bus service. Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and Friday to Visitors can enjoy Glühwein, shop daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. bouncy castle. The market is open Dec. market features a holiday concert and The market will be open Friday Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. for gifts, taste fresh Weihnachtsstollen 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 2 the area, why not choir performance Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from The main Christmas market in the (a sweet Christmas bread) or simply Stuttgart from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Small booths offer arts and crafts, food 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 center of Heidelberg will run from Nov. enjoy the live music. The market will Nov. 28 to Dec. 23: The Stutt- and homemade baked goods. The mar- a.m. to 8 p.m. 21 through Dec. 22 and will be open open daily at noon. visit a different gart Christmas market is located in Bad Cannstatt ket is open Dec. 8 from 3-9 p.m. and For more information, visit www. Sunday through Friday from 11 a.m. to The city’s main Christmas market the downtown area and spans from Dec. 1-31: The “Wintermarkt,” Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. burg-hohenzollern.com. 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 at the Otto-Oppenheimer-Platz and Kü- Marktplatz to Schillerplatz, Karlsplatz market each or winter market, on Marktstrasse p.m. The market will be closed Nov. 25. belmarkt will be held Nov. 28 to Dec. and Schlossplatz. With more than in downtown Bad Cannstatt will be Tübingen Stettenfels~Heilbronn For more information, visit www. 23 and is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. 250 festive booths and attractions, it open Monday through Saturday from Dec. 14-16: The market spans Nov. 30 through Dec. 2: Castle schloss-heidelberg.de or www.heidel- For more information, visit www. weekend? is considered one of Europe’s largest 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Dec. 24 and 31 all throughout Tübingen’s historic Stettenfels in Untergruppenbach, berg.de. bruchsal.de. Christmas markets. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Dec. 8, a downtown area and features hundreds Children of all ages can enjoy an ice Nikolausmarkt on Marktstrasse will of decorated huts and booths set up rink, a small Ferris wheel and a minia- be open for one day only, from 9 a.m. in front of the city’s beautiful half- ture train. A Finnish Christmas village to 6 p.m. timbered houses. can be found at Karlsplatz. The market will be open Monday to Saturday from If you are looking for an extraor- ... on the road dinary holiday gift, Tübingen is the 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 Fellbach through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; ideal place. Most of the goods offered a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6-22: The market is located in Baden–Baden Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 Rothenburg ob der are handmade: jams and honey, shawls, the downtown area and spans around Nov. 26 through Dec. 30: A trip to p.m., and Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the city’s town hall. Music, festively- gloves, ceramics, toys, paintings, this traditional Christmas market is like Tauber Nov. 30 through Dec. 23: While decorated booths, a fairy-tale tent and candles and Christmas tree decorations. strolling through a scene from a winter Nürnberg an ice skating rink are also featured. The market will open Friday and fairy tale. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 visitors to the “Christmas Village,” can Nov. 30 through Dec. 24: One The market will open weekdays at Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and p.m. and Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. enjoy Christmas all year long, a visit noon, and 11 a.m. on weekends. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. of Germany’s most well-known and to this medieval village during Augsburg famous Christmas markets is located the holiday season is around the Frauenkirche in downtown especially festive. Nov. 26 through Dec. 24: This Nürnberg. Open Monday through The market is open Christmas market has nearly 150 stands, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through all located around a large Christmas Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to Thursday from 11 a.m. pyramid in the city’s historic downtown 10 p.m., Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and area. The market will be open Sunday to 8 p.m., and Dec. 24 from Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Page 12 Christmas markets The Citizen, November 15, 2012 The Citizen, November 15, 2012 Christmas markets Page 13

Christmas markets in the local area ... in castles near Heilbronn, will hold a medieval Esslingen Böblingen Herrenberg Durlach Christmas market. Visitors can stroll Maulbronn Monastery Nov. 27 to Dec. 21: Esslingen’s me- Nov. 28 to Dec. 2: The Böblingen Dec. 7-9: More than 50 decorated Nov. 29 to Dec. 23: The medieval through the castle’s courtyards and Dec. 8-9: The Maulbronn Monas- dieval Christmas market features over Lake sets the stage for this traditional booths will offer a colorful array of Christmas market in Durlach, near outer buildings to shop and enjoy the tery is one of the most well-preserved 180 booths and huts in the city center. Christmas market with entertainment, gifts, crafts, food and more. The mar- Karlsruhe, features medieval tradi- season’s offerings. medieval monasteries north of the Alps. Costumed vendors offer arts and crafts, shopping and food. The market will be ket will be open Friday from 2-8 p.m., tions such as brewing “Met,” or honey Glühwein, gingerbread, and Stollen, During the Christmas market, visi- food and drink, plus there’s plenty of open daily from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on wine, jousting tournaments and fire- as well as decorations and candles can tors can take in the historic atmosphere entertainment, such as jugglers, fire- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. breathers, as well as glass blowing, gift be purchased. Entrance to the castle is while enjoying sugar cookies, Glüh- breathers and jousting. The market will Möhringen huts and more. €3.50 for adults; children 12 years old wein, bratwurst and “Schupfnudeln,” be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The market is located at Schloss- and under are free. or Swabian potato noodles. Dec. 1: The Möhringen Christmas Sindelfingen For more information, visit http:// platz in front of the castle and will be On Nov. 30, the market will be open The market offers arts and crafts, market, located on Maierstrasse next to Dec. 7-9: The Sindelfingen Christ- tourist.esslingen.de. open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from 4-8 p.m., Dec. 1 from 1-8 p.m. and felted accessories, jewelry, home decor, the Martin’s Church, will be open for mas Market will be held at the Markt- Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas decorations and fine honey one day only, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The platz in the downtown area. The market Hechingen For more information, visit www. products. Ludwigsburg market offers handmade decorations, will offer handmade arts and crafts, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, and Dec. burg-stettenfels.de. Musical performances also create a t’s hard to resist Nov. 27 to Dec. 23: The baroque- jewelry and pottery, as well as hearty entertainment, a live nativity scene, 7-9: The Schloss Hohenzollern Royal festive atmosphere throughout the mar- inspired Christmas village is located in food and freshly-made “Glühwein.” a historic merry-go-round, food and Christmas market claims to be one of ket. The market will be open Dec. 8 from Ludwigsburg’s historic downtown area. Glühwein. The market will be open Heidelberg the charm of a the most romantic German Christmas 2-9 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. The market is illuminated by arches Dec. 7 from 6-10 p.m., Dec. 8 from 11 Dec. 6-11 and Dec. 13-18: Colorful Vaihingen markets held in a castle setting. For more information, visit www. and gates made up of thousands of a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. lights, the aroma of “Lebkuchen,” or Dec. 1-2: The Christmas market Visitors can enjoy the castle’s at- kloster-maulbronn.de. German tiny lights. More than 170 stands offer to 8 p.m. gingerbread, and the majestic atmo- is located in downtown Vaihingen mosphere and history while shopping sphere of the castle make this market I Christmas decorations, handmade can- and spans from the town hall to the for family and friends in the castle’s a magical Christmas experience. The Bruchsal dles, jewelry and much more. The mar- “Schwaben Galerie” shopping mall. Leinfelden Christmas market. courtyard and ramparts. market features arts and crafts, tasty Dec. 13-17: Bruchsal’s baroque ket is also famous for its freshly baked More than 120 booths offer Christmas Dec. 8-9: The “Engelesmarkt,” or There is an entry fee of €10 for treats, classical music and costumed castle serves as the backdrop for a gingerbread and “Holzofendinnede,” decorations, arts and crafts, and food. angel’s market, is located at “Neuer visitors 16 and over, which includes tour guides. The market will be open romantic fairy-tale Christmas market. With so many in or Swabian pizza. The market is open Children can enjoy a carousel and Markt” in downtown Leinfelden. The parking and a shuttle bus service. Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and Friday to Visitors can enjoy Glühwein, shop daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. bouncy castle. The market is open Dec. market features a holiday concert and The market will be open Friday Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. for gifts, taste fresh Weihnachtsstollen 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 2 the area, why not choir performance Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from The main Christmas market in the (a sweet Christmas bread) or simply Stuttgart from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Small booths offer arts and crafts, food 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 center of Heidelberg will run from Nov. enjoy the live music. The market will Nov. 28 to Dec. 23: The Stutt- and homemade baked goods. The mar- a.m. to 8 p.m. 21 through Dec. 22 and will be open open daily at noon. visit a different gart Christmas market is located in Bad Cannstatt ket is open Dec. 8 from 3-9 p.m. and For more information, visit www. Sunday through Friday from 11 a.m. to The city’s main Christmas market the downtown area and spans from Dec. 1-31: The “Wintermarkt,” Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. burg-hohenzollern.com. 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 at the Otto-Oppenheimer-Platz and Kü- Marktplatz to Schillerplatz, Karlsplatz market each or winter market, on Marktstrasse p.m. The market will be closed Nov. 25. belmarkt will be held Nov. 28 to Dec. and Schlossplatz. With more than in downtown Bad Cannstatt will be Tübingen Stettenfels~Heilbronn For more information, visit www. 23 and is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. 250 festive booths and attractions, it open Monday through Saturday from Dec. 14-16: The market spans Nov. 30 through Dec. 2: Castle schloss-heidelberg.de or www.heidel- For more information, visit www. weekend? is considered one of Europe’s largest 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Dec. 24 and 31 all throughout Tübingen’s historic Stettenfels in Untergruppenbach, berg.de. bruchsal.de. Christmas markets. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Dec. 8, a downtown area and features hundreds Children of all ages can enjoy an ice Nikolausmarkt on Marktstrasse will of decorated huts and booths set up rink, a small Ferris wheel and a minia- be open for one day only, from 9 a.m. in front of the city’s beautiful half- ture train. A Finnish Christmas village to 6 p.m. timbered houses. can be found at Karlsplatz. The market will be open Monday to Saturday from If you are looking for an extraor- ... on the road dinary holiday gift, Tübingen is the 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 Fellbach through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; ideal place. Most of the goods offered a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6-22: The market is located in Baden–Baden Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 Rothenburg ob der are handmade: jams and honey, shawls, the downtown area and spans around Nov. 26 through Dec. 30: A trip to p.m., and Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the city’s town hall. Music, festively- gloves, ceramics, toys, paintings, this traditional Christmas market is like Tauber Nov. 30 through Dec. 23: While decorated booths, a fairy-tale tent and candles and Christmas tree decorations. strolling through a scene from a winter Nürnberg an ice skating rink are also featured. The market will open Friday and fairy tale. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 visitors to the “Christmas Village,” can Nov. 30 through Dec. 24: One The market will open weekdays at Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and p.m. and Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. enjoy Christmas all year long, a visit noon, and 11 a.m. on weekends. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. of Germany’s most well-known and to this medieval village during Augsburg famous Christmas markets is located the holiday season is around the Frauenkirche in downtown especially festive. Nov. 26 through Dec. 24: This Nürnberg. Open Monday through The market is open Christmas market has nearly 150 stands, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through all located around a large Christmas Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to Thursday from 11 a.m. pyramid in the city’s historic downtown 10 p.m., Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and area. The market will be open Sunday to 8 p.m., and Dec. 24 from Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Page 14 EntErtainmEnt The Citizen, November 15, 2012 What’s happening in FMWR Coming to Holiday Market on sale Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Customers will save 15 percent Patch Theater Patch Nov. 16-18 off regular priced items and 40 to 75 Shop for holiday gifts with more percent off clearance items. than 20 European vendors during The Patch Car Wash and the Nov. 16 — Skyfall (PG-13) 6 and the Family and MWR Holiday Mar- Galaxy Bowling Center on Panzer 9 p.m. ket at the Patch Fitness Center. Kaserne is teaming up for a Wash Nov. 17 — Skyfall (PG-13) 4 Choose from wine, cheese, and Bowl promotion. Save $1 on p.m., Looper (R) 7 p.m. chocolates, nutcrackers, toys, or- any car wash, then take the receipt Nov. 18 — Ice Age: Continental naments, ceramics, clothing, jew- to the Galaxy Bowling Center and Drift (PG) 3 p.m., Skyfall (PG- elry and more. Food and drinks bowl for half price. This promotion 13) 6 p.m. will also be available for purchase. is valid Nov. 23 only. Nov. 19 — Skyfall (PG-13) 6 p.m. The market will be open Nov. For more information, call 421- Nov. 20 — closed 16 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 17 3151/civ. 0711-729-3151. Nov. 21 — Taken 2 (PG-13) 6 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enroll in Culture College Newcomers are invited to Part 2 (PG-13) midnight Winter fun at Winterfest enroll in the Army Community Nov. 22 — The Twilight Saga: Winterfest will kick off the Service-sponsored Culture Col- Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) Summit Entertainment Holiday Market with fun activities lege Nov. 27 and 29. 6 p.m. In “Breaking Dawn Part 2,” Bella for the whole family. The class covers German Nov. 23 — The Twilight Saga: (Kristen Stewart) begins her new life From 2-7 p.m. Nov. 16, com- culture, key German phrases, how Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 6 as a vampire and mother to daughter munity members will be able to and 9 p.m. to use public transportation and Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy). enjoy carriage, train and fest rides; includes a visit a local castle. Nov. 24 — Arthur’s Christmas (PG) holiday craft making; SKIES recit- To sign up, contact ACS at 4 p.m.; The Twilight Saga: Break- 6 p.m. als; photos with Santa; drawings 431-3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. ing Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m., Nov. 27 — closed for prizes every hour; and more. Nov. 25 — A Christmas Carol (PG) Nov. 28 — Argo (R) 6 p.m. Black Friday savings For information, call Family 3 p.m., The Twilight Saga: Break- Nov. 29 — Here Comes the Boom The Patch Arts and Crafts and MWR Marketing at 421-2809/ ing Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. Center in Building 2329 on Patch civ. 0711-729-2809. For more activ- Nov. 26 — The Twilight Saga: Nov. 30 — Rise of the Guardians (PG) Barracks will hold a Black Friday ities, visit www.stuttgartmwr.com. Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) 6 p.m., Red Dawn (PG-13) 9 p.m. The Citizen, November 15, 2012 Page 15

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HEALTH This was shock time for lots of students and teachers at BEMS. Mrs. Mertens’ health class recent- ly constructed a bulletin board display that demonstrated the amount of sugar contained in some of our favorite beverages. “When I saw the bag of sugar un- der my favorite soft drink, I was amazed at the amount of sugar it contained”, said one student. “Wow, it’s time to think about healthy living,” said another. In this photo we see that some- one agrees. Kristin Whitt is also showing an expression of amaze- ment after seeing the amount of sugar that’s in her favorite soft drink. Bulletin boards serve a very educational purpose. Visual demonstrations are much more dramatic than merely words we by Ed Thornburg read - seeing is believing.

by Ed Thornburg by Michele Winter Book Club Computer Orders are beginning to arrive! Students that placed orders with the On October 23 Patch High School 9th grader Shameka Watson Scholastic Book Club are going to be doing a lot of good reading this worked from her personal school-assigned laptop to complete a jour- month. Here we see Zoe Moore showing Makayla Hooper her two nal entry for her language arts class. new books which had just arrived. The PTA at BEMS sponsors the Scholastic Book Club which offers students the opportunity to or- der awesome new reads! Thank you PTA, for all you do for us here at BEMS.

Doodling Are you kidding me? These guys are doodling in class. Yes, that’s their lesson for today — doodling. However, it’s for the purpose of art. Students must master the use of the pen and ink before using it to create art. It just takes a lot of practice. Here we see Matteo Serralta and Ryan Elizondo learning the techniques of ink- ing and using the pen. At first it’s a little messy, a little ink here and a little ink there, but after some practice students are ready to begin their module on “pen and ink” drawings. It’s easy to see that Mr. Lloyd makes it fun. by Ed Thornburg Take a look at what’s going on in Stuttgart’s schools. a look at what’s going Take The Citizen, November 15, 2012 Page 17 Take a look at what’s going on in Stuttgart’s schools. Pumpkin Drop BEMS students recently held their 3rd Annual Pumpkin Drop. This event is a lot more than just fun for the students because it has a learning side to go with it. Students have a set of rules to follow when designing the inside structure of the box to protect the pumpkin during its call to the ground. Their overall objective is to consider the vari- ous elements involved in a fall- ing pumpkin hitting the ground. This year there were four MS Advisory Class winners. For best Pumpkin Drop the winners were Ms. Foster’s and Mrs. Mertens’ advisories. For the best decora- tion themes the winners were Mrs. Wright’s and Frau Chalkley’s by Ed Thornburg advisories.

Paintings Patch High School 9th grader Maxine Mitchell points to her painting on display depicting silhouettes against a sunset sky. It’s a mixed media piece using tempera paint and black India ink. Students painted the sunset first, let it dry, and then added the silhouettes of trees and other objects with the India ink. Although Maxine had cre- ated many artistic pieces in the past, she had never worked with this technique until coming to Patch High School. She greatly enjoyed the process and out- come, overseen by art instruc- tor Mr. David Church.

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Pen and Ink Drawings BEMS art students in grades 6 and 7 are beginning their mod- ule on pen and ink drawing. Their first task will be to draw Celtic Knots using pen and ink demonstrating symmetrical bal- ance. Their creations must in- corporate drawing techniques that include cross-hatching, hatching and ink wash meth- ods. Students will progress to monochromatic painting after they have mastered the tech- niques of using the pen and ink for displaying their artistic cre- ations. Art is fun and it’s easy to see that Christine and Alisha are enjoying their art class. by Ed Thornburg Page 18 The Citizen, November 15, 2012

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