Hospitals Require Upfront Payment for Health Care

Vol. 41, No. 10 www.stuttgart.army.mil May 17, 2012

Hospitals require upfront payment for health care

By Col. Larry Connell U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart Local German hospitals now ost nation health care facilities in the require military Stuttgart area are now charging upfront retirees, Defense Hdeposits for medical care for U.S. civil- Department ians, retirees and contractors. civilians and This policy does not apply to active duty and ac- contractors to tive duty family members. make an upfront In the Stuttgart area, the Sindelfingen, Böblingen, payment before Tübingen, and Robert-Bosch hospitals now require they receive care. a payment before administering routine care at their Emergency care medical facilities. for a condition This new policy was instituted by the hospitals in that threatens response to unpaid medical debts owed by members life, limb or of the Stuttgart military community, specifically eyesight is not Defense Department civilians, military retirees and subject to this their family members, and Tricare Standard ben- requirement. eficiaries. Approximately €700,000 is owed to the Boblin- Susan Huseman gen and Sindelfingen hospitals alone, according to officials at the hospitals. After receiving care, if the invoice total is less than Patients will then have to file for reimbursement Some of the local hospitals will charge €250, the upfront deposit paid, patients will receive a refund through their respective health insurance companies. payable by cash or credit card, prior to rendering any within three days. If the final invoice is higher than It is important to understand that emergency care medical care for an outpatient visit, and will require the upfront payment, then the remaining balance will for a condition that threatens life, limb or eyesight is a €1,000 deposit for inpatient care. be charged against the patient’s credit card. not subject to these fees.

Gen. Carter F. Ham, the U.S. Africa C ommand commander, jokes with Scout leaders from the Transatlantic Council before an Eagle Scout Recognition ceremony May 12 on Patch Barracks. Ham became an Eagle Scout in 1965 and was presented with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award during the ceremony. Photos by Mark J. Howell Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, the U.S. Army in Europe commanding general, is awarded the Distinguished Eagle Stuttgart Scouts honor Ham, Hertling Scout Award May 12. Since the award was established 43 years ago, only 17 others have been presented the award with Distinguished Eagle Scout awards by the Transatlantic Council.

Page 3 Pages 12-13 InsIde Marine spouses have Stuttgart WPC: where hIs a fighting chance fun is no obstacle T Marine spouses learn how to defend them- More than 200 participants ran, climbed, selves using modified Marine Corps Martial jumped and crawled their way through the edITIon Arts Program techniques during a rape Stuttgart Warrior Pride obstacle course prevention and self-defense class. challenge on April 27 — for fun! Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, May 17, 2012 The Citizen, May 17, 2012 news Page 3 Website helps kids on the move News & Notes Commentary by Lisa Daniel Policy office in the Pentagon. But she also was Armed Forces Press Service a Marine Corps wife for 25 years and mother of Coupon policy changes at two children. commissaries t’s that time of year again when so many “Moving anywhere can be traumatic for any- The Defense Commissary Agency has military families are starting their reloca- one, but it’s doubly traumatic with kids,” she told changed how commissaries handle coupons tion plans — and dealing with the fallout I me recently. and product returns without receipts. from kids who would rather stay put. Morgan mostly remembers their relocations Some of the key changes, which went As a parent of young children, I often think if fondly — as a family bonding experience and a into effect May 1, include issuing gift cards I ever want a change of scenery, i.e., moving to chance to experience new areas together. to a customer, in conjunction with cash: But there were hard times, too, like when they a new area, I have a window of opportunity — • whenever a transaction total reflects moved in the summer and couldn’t find other before the kids become teenagers. that $25 or more is owed to the customer children to play with, and when their daughter That’s because I remember vividly my own due to coupon “overages” (when the face left for college in Virginia while they still were 14-year-old inner voice screaming “no way, not value of the coupons exceed the selling price stationed in Okinawa. now, not ever” at the slightest hint that my parents of the items purchased, and the transaction Now Morgan uses those experiences to give might upend my comfort zone with a move. results in a negative balance); But I don’t have the weight of the U.S. military insight into a DOD website designed to help military kids with their parents’ many relocations. • for refunds of $25 or more when a re- behind me, and my parents didn’t either. ceipt is presented showing the merchandise Military kids don’t have that luxury of in- Military Youth on the Move has tabs for teens, pre-teens, and younger kids to help with was originally purchased with gift cards; fluencing a family’s decision to move, which is everything from preparing for college, to dating, • for refunds of $25 or more when a among the many reasons the Defense Department to making new friends. receipt is not presented. deemed April the Month of the Military Child — There is a “Moving Out” section with advice on For more information, visit www.com- to celebrate military children’s shared sacrifice packing, saying ‘goodbye,’ and keeping in touch, Marine spouse Karen Riles uses a modified technique derived from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program missaries.com. for the nation. and a “Get Help” tab offers advice on dealing with to take down Cpl. Christopher Terrell, the assistant Family Readiness Officer and an assistant self-defense (This information was provided by the While even one relocation is traumatic for a parent’s deployment, divorce and bullying. instructor, during a rape prevention and self-defense class at the Marine Forces Europe headquarters building. Defense Commissary Agency) most teens, military kids have done it multiple Moving is never easy, but sites like Military USPS now prohibits mailing times. But that doesn’t necessarily make it easier, Youth on the Move certainly help. as Karen Morgan knows firsthand. Marine spouses take action to lithium batteries Morgan is a senior program analyst with the To view the Military Youth on the Move web- As of May 16, the U.S. Postal System has department’s Military Community and Family site, visit http://apps.mhf.dod.mil. prohibited lithium metal or lithium-ion batter- learn self-defense, rape prevention ies and devices containing lithium batteries, in international mail. Story and photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda This prohibition includes mail sent to U.S. Marine Forces Europe Public Affairs Office he [Women] should know a and from Army, Fleet and Diplomatic Post T nyone can be a victim when it comes to Office locations. CITIzen few basic things to help Postal clerks have been directed to check threats to individual safety and security. ‘ Col. Carl D. Bird But the Family Readiness Office themselves be more aware customs forms and question customers as to U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander A of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa whether lithium batteries are in any interna- Public Affairs Officer is trying to help even the odds by offering Marine when they are alone. tional shipments, including mail addressed Mark Howell spouses a rape prevention and self-defense class at to or from APO, FPO or DPO locations. [email protected] MARFOREUR headquarters last month. Katherine Nelson Customers sending shipments contain- CI Chief/Editor Culture Editor Along with Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Family Readiness Officer ing lithium batteries will have the option Susan Huseman Carola Meusel techniques that were modified specifically for the of removing the lithium batteries from the [email protected] [email protected] course, the class emphasized situational awareness, package, or not mailing the package. Contact Information planning ahead, and minimizing risk in real-world rape and abuse. Those sending electronic devices con- Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 situations, such as when at a parking lot or leaving a ’ taining removable lithium batteries must “We wanted to emphasize how real-world it is,” Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 hotel alone. remove the batteries before the package can E-mail: [email protected] Terrell said. “When we gave the different scenarios, the Web site: www.stuttgart.army.mil “Women can’t fight like men, and Marines can students were surprised that they were situations that be sent. Electronic equipment with nonre- Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne teach MCMAP all day, but that doesn’t mean we will really happened, not just made-up training scenarios.” movable lithium batteries may not be sent U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 be able to execute it and remember it in [scary] situa- The students learned various MCMAP techniques by international or military/diplomatic mail. German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, tions,” said Katherine Nelson, the MFE/MFA Family Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen most relevant to women, such as moves that are effec- According to the U.S. Postal Service web- Readiness Officer who also took the class. tive against weight-and-strength differences. site, the international standards were recently This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of “[Women] should know a few basic things to help “[The spouses] realized that these threats really reviewed by the International Civil Aviation the Department of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not neces- themselves be more aware when they are alone,” said sarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or exist, and I noticed the point where they felt really Organization and the Universal Postal Union. the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this publication Nelson. “We find ourselves leaving the post exchange, adamant about what was being taught because they The Postal Service anticipates that on is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the USAG Stuttgart commissary or school functions alone a lot. We are [had] never thought about some of these things,” January 1, 2013, customers will be able to Public Affairs Office. Private organizations noted in this publication in a foreign country; things can happen to anyone.” are not part of Department of Defense. Terrell said. mail specific quantities of lithium batteries in- The course was instructed by Master Sgt. James The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Both Family Readiness Officers hope to be able to ternationally (including to and from an APO, inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the Hall, the intelligence chief for MARFOREUR and a spread the training and knowledge on to all services’ FPO, or DPO location) when the batteries are products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything certified rape-prevention instructor. spouses and family members in the future. advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, properly installed in the personal electronic Hall has practiced martial arts since he was 6 years “Before the ladies left, we already talked about use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national devices they are intended to operate. origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation old, has been a martial-arts instructor since the age doing a second class and getting the word out,” But until such time when a less restric- or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a of 15, and, along with a black belt in MCMAP, holds Nelson said. violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser black belts in the disciplines of Ninjutsu, Koppojutsu “I feel everyone should take the opportunity to get tive policy can be implemented consistent is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that with international standards, and in accor- source until the violation is corrected. The Citizen is a biweekly and Kenpo. to a class,” Terrell said. “You can never have too much offset press publication published by AdvantiPro GmbH. Circulation “His passion and knowledge for martial arts is training in this, whether you’re in a uniform or not.” dance with UPU Convention, lithium batter- is 6,000 copies. For display advertising rates, call Sabine Vogl phenomenal,” said Cpl. Christopher Terrell, the as- ies are not permitted in international mail. at civ. 0631-3033-5537, or e-mail [email protected]. For (This information was provided by the classified advertising rates, call Anna Weyrough at civ. 0631- sistant MFE/MFA Family Readiness Officer who For more information on possible future rape pre- 3033-5531, e-mail [email protected]. assisted with teaching the course. vention and self-defense classes, contact the Marine U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate of www.stuttgart.army.mil The class took the students through real, Forces Europe Family Readiness Office at katherine. Human Resources) documented scenarios that dealt with assault, [email protected]. The Citizen, May 17, 2012 news Page 3 News & Notes

Coupon policy changes at commissaries The Defense Commissary Agency has changed how commissaries handle coupons and product returns without receipts. Some of the key changes, which went into effect May 1, include issuing gift cards to a customer, in conjunction with cash: • whenever a transaction total reflects that $25 or more is owed to the customer due to coupon “overages” (when the face value of the coupons exceed the selling price of the items purchased, and the transaction results in a negative balance); • for refunds of $25 or more when a receipt is presented showing the merchandise was originally purchased with gift cards; • for refunds of $25 or more when a receipt is not presented. For more information, visit www.com- Marine spouse Karen Riles uses a modified technique derived from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program missaries.com. to take down Cpl. Christopher Terrell, the assistant Family Readiness Officer and an assistant self-defense (This information was provided by the instructor, during a rape prevention and self-defense class at the Marine Forces Europe headquarters building. Defense Commissary Agency) USPS now prohibits mailing Marine spouses take action to lithium batteries As of May 16, the U.S. Postal System has prohibited lithium metal or lithium-ion batter- learn self-defense, rape prevention ies and devices containing lithium batteries, in international mail. Story and photo by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda This prohibition includes mail sent to U.S. Marine Forces Europe Public Affairs Office [Women] should know a and from Army, Fleet and Diplomatic Post nyone can be a victim when it comes to few basic things to help Office locations. threats to individual safety and security. ‘ Postal clerks have been directed to check A But the Family Readiness Office themselves be more aware customs forms and question customers as to of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa whether lithium batteries are in any interna- is trying to help even the odds by offering Marine when they are alone. tional shipments, including mail addressed spouses a rape prevention and self-defense class at to or from APO, FPO or DPO locations. MARFOREUR headquarters last month. Katherine Nelson Customers sending shipments contain- Along with Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Family Readiness Officer ing lithium batteries will have the option techniques that were modified specifically for the of removing the lithium batteries from the course, the class emphasized situational awareness, package, or not mailing the package. planning ahead, and minimizing risk in real-world rape and abuse. Those sending electronic devices con- situations, such as when at a parking lot or leaving a ’ taining removable lithium batteries must “We wanted to emphasize how real-world it is,” hotel alone. Terrell said. “When we gave the different scenarios, the remove the batteries before the package can “Women can’t fight like men, and Marines can students were surprised that they were situations that be sent. Electronic equipment with nonre- teach MCMAP all day, but that doesn’t mean we will really happened, not just made-up training scenarios.” movable lithium batteries may not be sent be able to execute it and remember it in [scary] situa- The students learned various MCMAP techniques by international or military/diplomatic mail. tions,” said Katherine Nelson, the MFE/MFA Family most relevant to women, such as moves that are effec- According to the U.S. Postal Service web- Readiness Officer who also took the class. tive against weight-and-strength differences. site, the international standards were recently “[Women] should know a few basic things to help “[The spouses] realized that these threats really reviewed by the International Civil Aviation themselves be more aware when they are alone,” said exist, and I noticed the point where they felt really Organization and the Universal Postal Union. Nelson. “We find ourselves leaving the post exchange, adamant about what was being taught because they The Postal Service anticipates that on commissary or school functions alone a lot. We are [had] never thought about some of these things,” January 1, 2013, customers will be able to in a foreign country; things can happen to anyone.” Terrell said. mail specific quantities of lithium batteries in- The course was instructed by Master Sgt. James Both Family Readiness Officers hope to be able to ternationally (including to and from an APO, Hall, the intelligence chief for MARFOREUR and a spread the training and knowledge on to all services’ FPO, or DPO location) when the batteries are certified rape-prevention instructor. spouses and family members in the future. properly installed in the personal electronic Hall has practiced martial arts since he was 6 years “Before the ladies left, we already talked about devices they are intended to operate. old, has been a martial-arts instructor since the age doing a second class and getting the word out,” But until such time when a less restric- of 15, and, along with a black belt in MCMAP, holds Nelson said. black belts in the disciplines of Ninjutsu, Koppojutsu “I feel everyone should take the opportunity to get tive policy can be implemented consistent and Kenpo. to a class,” Terrell said. “You can never have too much with international standards, and in accor- “His passion and knowledge for martial arts is training in this, whether you’re in a uniform or not.” dance with UPU Convention, lithium batter- phenomenal,” said Cpl. Christopher Terrell, the as- ies are not permitted in international mail. sistant MFE/MFA Family Readiness Officer who For more information on possible future rape pre- (This information was provided by the assisted with teaching the course. vention and self-defense classes, contact the Marine U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate of The class took the students through real, Forces Europe Family Readiness Office at katherine. Human Resources) documented scenarios that dealt with assault, [email protected]. Page 4 Features The Citizen, May 17, 2012

[Photo left] Community Future children are all set to enjoy handyman, some cotton candy at the Marshall Girl Scout booth during Lamprecht, 3, SpringFest. checks out the big boy tools at [Photo right] Angelina the Kidz Flea Garcia, 4, and mother Market held Veronica put the finishing April 28 on touches on a balloon Patch Barracks. creation at SpringFest April 28.

Best friends Nazjhai Cozart, from left, 8, and Leci Dunlap, 10, along with twin Lexi, weigh their choices during the RB Sundae Fun Day in the Brewed Awakenings Cafe April 27. After ice cream, families could enjoy a free movie. Celebrating military children Since 1986, throughout the month of April, Army installations around the world recognize the honor and courage of military children by celebrating the Month of the Military Child. In U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Family and MWR’s Child, Youth and School Services sponsored events such an egg hunt, movie matinees, lock-ins, a youth job fair, parent workshops, and the Victoria Lamp, 17 months, puts her eye-hand coordination to RB Sundae Fun Day and Spring Fest. the test with a ring toss game during Spring Fest. Photos by Mary “Tweedy” Knef New books at Patch Library aimed at military families

Story & photo by Susan Huseman Adult selections are nonfiction titles USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office that focus on how to support children through deployment and separation, tuttgart military parents and build confidence and resiliency. looking to support the emo- The collection was the idea of tional needs of their children S Christi Ham, wife of Gen. Carter F. now have resources readily available, Ham, the U.S. Africa Command com- thanks to the “Entitlements” collection manding general. unveiled May 10 at the Patch Library. “Mrs. Ham wanted parents to The collection consists of 53 books be able to access the Military Child and 10 story kits designed to address the Education Coalition’s recommended unique challenges faced by children of military families. resources ... at one location, free of While the story kits will be incor- charge,” said Brenda Coffield Fellmer, porated into the curriculums of U.S. the MCEC European Program manager. Army Garrison Stuttgart child develop- “It took off from there.” ment and school-age centers, the Patch MCEC, a nonprofit organization, is Library will house the books. focused on ensuring quality educational About half of the collection is aimed opportunities for military children at children, with selections ranging through initiatives such as “Student from storybooks dealing transitions 2 Student,” “Parent to Parent” and — separations, moves, the loss of a “SchoolQuest.” parent — to military heritage, such as The Stuttgart Community Spouses “Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot” Club, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Children’s librarian Tracie Miller reads “Olivia” to a group of children and and “America’s White Table,” accord- Family and MWR, and Installation their parents May 10 following the unveiling of the “Entitlements” collection ing to Juanita Harvin, the AFRICOM Management Command joined forces of books at the Patch library. The collection of 53 books is designed to address Educational and Cultural liaison. to purchase the books, Harvin said. the unique challenges faced by children of military families. Page 4 Features The Citizen, May 17, 2012 The Citizen, May 17, 2012 COmmunity annOunCements Page 5 Is your car registration • All Community Banks in cult movie “Xanadu.” youth program assistants. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will [Photo left] Community about to expire? Performances will be held June Positions are open to all qualified Future children are all set to enjoy be closed on May 28 and June 7. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. with candidates eligible for appointment With the PCS season about handyman, some cotton candy at the • U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- matinee shows June 3, 10 and 17 at under U.S. employment conditions. to start, consider renewing your Marshall Girl Scout booth during gart’s Vehicle Registration and 3 p.m., all in the Kelley Theatre. To view vacancies, visit the USA vehicle’s registration as soon as you Lamprecht, 3, SpringFest. Housing Offices will close May 28 Tickets go on sale May 22. Jobs website at www.usajobs.gov. receive notification, usually about checks out the and June 7. Reservations can be made online Renting? Learn about big boy tools at [Photo right] Angelina 75 days before it expires. • The Black Stallion Inn at www.stuttgartmwr.com or the Kidz Flea Garcia, 4, and mother Completing the renewal process Dining Facility will be closed on by calling the theater office at local landlord laws early does not shorten the registra- Market held Veronica put the finishing May 25, in addition to May 28. 421-3055/civ. 0711-729-3055 The Stuttgart Law Center will tion time; the renewed registration April 28 on touches on a balloon • The 1st Battalion, 10th (Tuesday through Friday from offer German landlord and tenant will commence once the old regis- Patch Barracks. creation at SpringFest Special Forces Group (Air- 12:30-5:30 p.m.). law briefings for newcomers on tration expires, but you may be able April 28. borne) Dining Facility will be May 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. to avoid a wait during peak periods. closed May 25-28 and May 30-31. EEO Lunch and Learn The briefings aim to familiarize Best friends And should your vehicle fail the • The U.S. Army Health Clinic The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- community members with the dif- Nazjhai Cozart, inspection, you normally will have Stuttgart will be closed May 28. gart Equal Employment Opportu- ferences in law and legal culture. from left, 8, and enough time to correct the deficien- Contact the military police in case nity Office will host a Lunch and The briefings will be held in the Leci Dunlap, cy and renew within the renewal of an emergency. For immedi- Learn session June 28 from 11 a.m. Stuttgart Law Center courtroom, 10, along with window. ate health care needs, contact the to 1 p.m. in the Army Community Building 3312, Kelley Barracks. twin Lexi, For more information, visit the toll-free Nurse Advice Line at civ. Service conference room, Building For more information, call 421- weigh their U.S. Army Europe Registry of Mo- 0800-825-1600. 2915, Panzer Kaserne. 4152/civ. 0711-729-4152. choices during tor Vehicles website at The free session will cover how the RB Sundae www.hqusareur.army.mil/rmv. No gas at Patch May 21 to identify and prevent bullying in See Europe with USO Gas will not be available May 21 Fun Day in the workplace. The United Service Orga- Facilities to close for from 1:45-4:15 a.m. at the Patch Bar- the Brewed To register, or for more informa- nizations Stuttgart offers sev- Awakenings U.S., German holidays racks Shoppette gas station because tion, email usagstuttgarteeo@eur. eral upcoming tours: June 10 Cafe April 27. Most organizations and facili- of a fuel system test. army.mil. — Neuschwanstein and Hohen- After ice cream, ties in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart However, the Shoppette will Family and MWR has schwangau; June 17-20 — Italian families could will be closed May 28 in obser- be able to issue gas cards and load Riviera, July 4-7— Provence, France. enjoy a free vance of the Memorial Day federal accounts. NAF positions available For more information, email movie. and training holidays. “Xanadu” comes to Kel- The Nonappropriated Fund [email protected] or visit Some will also close in obser- Human Resources Office at the www.uso.org/stuttgart. vance of German federal holidays ley Theater Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Celebrating military children on May 28 and June 7. As its final production of the will accept applications for various Send community-wide an- Patrons are advised to call season, the Stuttgart Theatre Center NAF positions within Child, Youth nouncements to stuttgartmedia@ Since 1986, throughout the month of April, Army installations around the ahead before visiting any facility. will offer a campy version of the and School Services as child and eur.army.mil world recognize the honor and courage of military children by celebrating the Month of the Military Child. In U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Family and MWR’s Child, Youth and School Services sponsored events such an egg Confidential help for the hunt, movie matinees, lock-ins, a youth job fair, parent workshops, and the Victoria Lamp, 17 months, puts her eye-hand coordination to RB Sundae Fun Day and Spring Fest. U.S. Army Europe community the test with a ring toss game during Spring Fest. Photos by Mary “Tweedy” Knef New books at Patch Library aimed at military families

Graphic illustration by Susan Huseman Violations mean harsh consequences for computer users

By Spc. Joshua Leonard could disrupt protected networks by U.S. Army Europe There is no introducing existing or new variants Unauthorized hardware for Public Affairs Office of malicious software, according to official networks excuse to say you Solomon Kiakona, operations lead .S. Army Europe personnel ‘ • personally owned computers for U.S. Army Cyber Command’s • MP3 or other digital music players are being reminded of the didn’t know. Regional Computer Emergency Re- • GPS navigation devices Urisks and consequences of sponse Team-Europe. • personal digital assistants connecting their personal computers or Gerald Holland If a personal computer is connected • electronic book readers • smartphones other devices to government-operated USAREUR Information to an official network, commanders • digital cameras networks. Assurance Program have authority to take immediate and • unauthorized or personally owned Because the ability to monitor Management, Policy necessary action, said Holland, of USA- wireless access points USAREUR networks and react to any REUR’s G6. The system is immediately • gaming consoles removed from the network and the user • personally owned external hard drives threat activity is vital to defending • any flash-based removable media those networks, USAREUR has “very can face harsh consequences. Plugging personal equipment into robust” defensive and detection capa- ’ Holland pointed out that all users Prohibited content, activities a government network creates un- of official U.S. government informa- bilities and can monitor all systems and • pornography necessary security risks, Holland said, tion systems are required to complete network traffic, said Gerald Holland, • online auctions and the Army goes to great lengths to yearly information assurance training, • chat and instant messaging with the USAREUR Communications protect its networks. as well as sign an “acceptable use • gambling and gaming directorate’s (G6) Information Assur- • hacking and malware If personal devices are located they policy” document that outlines these • illegal drugs ance Program Management, Policy. will be removed and the offender will prohibitions and consequences. “The USAREUR network is a • Internet telephone systems be subject to penalties. “There is no excuse to say you • online storage weapon system. Commanders must Personal systems are more prone didn’t know,” he said. • “pay to surf” activity protect and defend cyberspace as vigi- to infection or compromise, as users • peer-to-peer file sharing lantly as they would protect and defend connect these devices to other networks • personals and dating To find out more, read Army Regula- • unauthorized software any other area of operation,” according that may not have the same safeguards tion 25-2 (Information Assurance) and • proxy or “anonymizer” use to an information assurance reference as USAREUR. Army in Europe Regulation 25-2 (Army • violent, hate, racist or terrorist materials guide provided to commanders. Once connected, personal systems in Europe Information Assurance).

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Graphic illustration by Susan Huseman on the access control points near DPW storage yard on Kelley the hotel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barracks last month. and at the Kelley Club from 3-6 Violations mean harsh consequences for computer users p.m. In both instances, personnel Susan Huseman will lower the barrier to facilitate in By Spc. Joshua Leonard could disrupt protected networks by and outbound traffic. U.S. Army Europe There is no introducing existing or new variants Unauthorized hardware for • On May 27, the Patch Bar- the inbound traffic lane. who will be entering sixth grade are To qualify, applicants must be Public Affairs Office of malicious software, according to official networks racks inbound lanes will be closed American Red Cross eligible to attend. a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, excuse to say you Solomon Kiakona, operations lead from 7-10 a.m. All inbound traffic Adult and youth volunteers are be an E4 through E6 with at least .S. Army Europe personnel ‘ • personally owned computers seeks youth chairman two years, but not more than 12 for U.S. Army Cyber Command’s will enter through the K and K Gate. also needed. Youth volunteers must • MP3 or other digital music players The American Red Cross are being reminded of the didn’t know. Regional Computer Emergency Re- • GPS navigation devices The outbound lane will be have completed sixth grade. years, time in service. Urisks and consequences of sponse Team-Europe. • personal digital assistants closed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Stuttgart seeks a youth chairman to Register as a participant or For complete requirements and connecting their personal computers or Gerald Holland If a personal computer is connected • electronic book readers be responsible for youth volunteer volunteer online at https://www. how to apply, visit www.cid.army. • smartphones outbound traffic must exit through other devices to government-operated USAREUR Information to an official network, commanders the K and K Gate. participation in Red Cross activities groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/usagstutt- mil or contact the Stuttgart CID • digital cameras Office, Building 2307, Patch Bar- networks. Assurance Program have authority to take immediate and • unauthorized or personally owned Maintenance on the K and across U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- gartrso/gpgs/home.aspx. racks, or call 430-2974. Because the ability to monitor Management, Policy necessary action, said Holland, of USA- wireless access points K access control point will be gart installations. This is a volun- For more information, call 430- USAREUR networks and react to any REUR’s G6. The system is immediately • gaming consoles conducted from 3-6 p.m. teer position. 2338 or 431-3078 or email patch- Housing residents: call removed from the network and the user • personally owned external hard drives For more information, visit the threat activity is vital to defending • any flash-based removable media • On May 28, maintenance [email protected]. those networks, USAREUR has “very can face harsh consequences. will be conducted on the Panzer American Red Cross, Building 117 for fires Plugging personal equipment into CID agents wanted Residents of Stuttgart family robust” defensive and detection capa- ’ Holland pointed out that all users Prohibited content, activities Barracks access control point 2915, Panzer Kaserne, or call 431- a government network creates un- of official U.S. government informa- The U.S. Army Criminal Inves- housing areas must report fires and bilities and can monitor all systems and • pornography from 7-10 a.m. Traffic management 2812/civ. 07031-15-2812. necessary security risks, Holland said, tion systems are required to complete tigation Command is seeking quali- other emergencies to the U.S. Army network traffic, said Gerald Holland, • online auctions personnel will lower the barrier to and the Army goes to great lengths to yearly information assurance training, • chat and instant messaging Sign up now for RSO’s fied applicants to become criminal Garrison Stuttgart Fire Department with the USAREUR Communications facilitate in and outbound traffic. protect its networks. as well as sign an “acceptable use • gambling and gaming Vacation Bible School investigators. by calling 117 or civ. 0711-680-117. directorate’s (G6) Information Assur- • hacking and malware The inbound lane for Panzer If personal devices are located they policy” document that outlines these The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- These special agents are respon- The fire department will respond ance Program Management, Policy. • illegal drugs Family Housing will close from 11 will be removed and the offender will prohibitions and consequences. gart Religious Support Office will sible for investigating felony-level or request support from host nation “The USAREUR network is a • Internet telephone systems a.m. to 2 p.m. Pond Security officers be subject to penalties. “There is no excuse to say you • online storage will control the in and outbound traf- host a Vacation Bible School July crime of Army interest, conducting emergency services. weapon system. Commanders must Personal systems are more prone didn’t know,” he said. • “pay to surf” activity fic through the outbound traffic lane. 30 to Aug. 3 at Patch Elementary protective-service operations, and protect and defend cyberspace as vigi- • peer-to-peer file sharing to infection or compromise, as users The outbound lane will close from School. working with other federal, state and Send community-wide an- lantly as they would protect and defend connect these devices to other networks To find out more, read Army Regula- • personals and dating • unauthorized software 3-6 p.m. The security officers will Children who have completed local law enforcement agencies to nouncements to stuttgartmedia@ any other area of operation,” according that may not have the same safeguards tion 25-2 (Information Assurance) and • proxy or “anonymizer” use control in/outbound traffic through American kindergarten to those solve crime and combat terrorism. eur.army.mil to an information assurance reference as USAREUR. Army in Europe Regulation 25-2 (Army • violent, hate, racist or terrorist materials guide provided to commanders. Once connected, personal systems in Europe Information Assurance). U U

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Europe Regional Medical Command infection were reported across Germany, with the ma- jority reported in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. eported cases of hantavirus in the Stuttgart Most occurred among adults living or working area have increased dramatically this year, in rural areas, living close to a forested area, with Raccording to German Health Department frequent outdoor activities in these areas or employed representatives. in farming or construction. However it has been noted Three cases involve service members assigned to that urban cases have been on the rise in recent years. the Stuttgart military community. Hantavirus is carried by rodents — the Red Bank In these three cases, the individuals were treated Vole in Germany — and is usually spread through and have recovered from the illness. Peter Zeisberger contact with their urine and excrement. “We’re fortunate in one respect that the strain of An Oak Processionary caterpillar nest on an In most cases, people are infected when they stir hantavirus common to this area is a relatively milder oak tree is a clear warning sign to stay away: up dust in areas that are frequented by the rodents form of the disease than we sometimes see in other These caterpillar hairs release a toxin that and breathe in the dried particles of those droppings. parts of the world, including the United States,” said could cause a rash or asthma. Increased numbers of human cases are usually Col. Larry Connell, the U.S. Army Stuttgart Health associated with an increase in the red bank vole Small creatures can cause Clinic commander. population in the area and varies from year to year. “While preventing exposure to the virus is key, we Preventing hantavirus begins with keeping rodents big health problems also encourage anybody with symptoms of hantavirus away from your home, garage or campsite. to contact their primary care clinic so they can be When cleaning in areas that are dusty (e.g. attics, The Oak Processionary Moth, a native evaluated,” he added. garages and basements), wet down or wet mop the species of the Mediterranean region, has According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- area first to avoid disturbing any dust that contain extended northward, possibly as a result of trol, the strain of hantavirus common to this area dried rodent droppings, and wear a filter mask to avoid climate change. has a mortality rate of less than 1 percent. Patients breathing in any particles while cleaning. If disposing It is now well established in the Stuttgart may suffer from the abrupt onset of fever and flu- of dead voles, always wear a mask and gloves. region. like symptoms, followed by abdominal pain and, in There is no vaccine available to prevent infection Oak trees at the edge of a forest can be some severe cases, kidney failure. Because European with hantaviruses. infested, as well as a single oak tree at a gar- hantaviruses do not spread from human to human, no rison housing area, park or playground. isolation is needed. For more information, visit the Centers for Dis- The caterpillars typically follow one an- In 2010, more than 1,500 cases of hantavirus ease Control and Preventiion website at www.cdc.gov. other head-to-tail in long “processions” to and from the nest, and from one feeding position to another. Avoid Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis The caterpillars are covered in tiny hairs that can cause itchy and painful rashes if they Europe Regional Medical Command A bull’s-eye come into contact with skin. rash appears at yme disease and tick-borne encephalitis are Contact with these hairs can irritate one’s the site of a tick common to Germany and, in some areas lungs, eyes and skin, and in some cases, can bite on the right such as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, cause severe allergic reactions. L upper arm of are prevalent. What can you do? a woman who But all can be prevented with some simple pre- • Do not play, picnic or walk under oak trees. subsequently cautions. • Do not wear short-sleeved clothing in contracted Lyme Lyme disease is caused by bacteria, while tick- wooded areas. disease. Lyme borne encephalitis is caused by a virus, both of which • If you are exposed to the oak caterpillar live in ticks and can be transmitted when the tick disease, common hairs, take a shower and wash your clothes bites a host. in Germany, immediately. The earliest symptom of Lyme disease is a rash is caused by a • Close the windows if you live in a neighbor- that looks like a bull’s-eye at the site of the tick bite, bacteria that hood with oak trees. and can progress to flu-like symptoms, including lives in ticks. • Consult a physician if severe symptoms muscle soreness, headache, fever and malaise. develop. Photo courtesy of Early treatment with antibiotics can usually cure CDC • Do not touch caterpillars and or attempt to the disease, but left untreated it can cause persistent remove their nests. chronic problems and physical disability. You should also check yourself, your loved To report a nest, call the U.S. Army Gar- Tick-borne encephalitis can affect the central ones and your pets for ticks after a trek through the rison Stuttgart DPW Environmental Division nervous system and causes symptoms similar to outdoors. at 421-6132/civ. 0711-729-6132. Lyme disease: headache, fatigue and muscle pain. If you have been bitten, you should remove the In the event the virus does affect the central nervous tick carefully as soon as you discover it. Use a pair a system, paralysis can occur, and hospitalization might tweezers to remove it as close to the skin as possible. be required. Avoid squeezing the tick or removing the head while In the case of tick-borne diseases, the best offense removing the tick. is a good defense. An effective vaccine for tick-borne encephalitis is The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention available, and consists of a series of three shots given recommends minimizing areas of exposed skin by over a period of approximately nine to 12 months. The wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, boots and makers of the vaccine have not sought U.S. licensure, hats. Tucking in shirts, tucking pants into socks, and so it is not available at military treatment facilities. wearing closed shoes instead of sandals may reduce However, Tricare beneficiaries with at least nine USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works risk. Repellents or insecticides, such as those that months remaining in Germany may obtain the vaccine Environmental Division contain DEET, can be applied to clothing and gear from a host nation facility, with a prescription from for added protection. their primary care manager. The Citizen, May 17, 2012 entertainment Page 9 What’s happening in FMWR Coming to Parents’ Night Out fest tables, grills, canoes and bikes. Enjoy a night out May 25 To find out exactly what’s available, Patch Theater while the kids have fun at the visit the Outdoor Recreation pages Kelley Child Development Center at www.stuttgartmwr.com/odr. and School-Age Center. Child For more information, call May 18 — Dark Shadows (PG-13) care will be available from 6:30- 431-2774/civ. 07031-15-2774. 6 and 9 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Parents must register Play paintball May 19 — John Carter (PG-13) with Child, Youth and School 4 p.m., Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 Play paintball on June 9 and Services by May 23. p.m., Silent House (R) 10 p.m. June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call May 20 — Wrath Of The Titans Paintball is open to adults 18 430-7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. (PG-13) 2 p.m., John Carter (PG- and over, and to teens 16-17 (with 13) 4 p.m., Dark Shadows (PG-13) Sing your heart out a parent on site). Shuttle transpor- 7 p.m. Show off your singing ability tation will be available. May 21 — Dark Shadows (PG-13) at Karaoke Night on May 31 from For cost and reservations, call 6 p.m. 8-11 p.m. at the Irish Pub in the Outdoor Recreation at 431-2774/ May 22 — Wrath Of The Titans Galaxy Bowling and Entertain- civ. 07031-15-2774. ment Center on Panzer Kaserne. (PG-13) 6 p.m. For more information, call 431- Do you know when to May 23 — John Carter (PG-13) Warner Brothers 2575/civ. 07031-15-2575. 6 p.m. ‘Hold ‘Em?’ In “Dark Shadows,” Johnny Depp May 24 — The Three Stooges Foreign Film Sunday Try your hand and have fun at stars as a vampire who awakens in (PG) 6 p.m. See and discuss “Munyuran- Texas Hold Em night at the Patch 1972 after having been buried for May 25 — Battleship (PG-13) 4 gabo,” a 2007 film about two Community Club on May 25. 200 years and tries to reconnect with p.m., A Thousand Words (PG-13) 7 orphans during the Rwandan Registration is 6 p.m. and game his descendants. genocide, at 3 p.m. on May 20 in start is 7 p.m. The top three win- p.m., Battleship (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. the Patch Library. ners will receive prizes. May 26 — Bolt (PG) 4 p.m., Battle- May 28 — Battleship (PG-13) 3 For more information, call For more information, call ship (PG-13) 7 p.m., The Hunger and 6 p.m. 430-7138/civ. 0711-680-7138. 430-5433/civ. 0711 680-5433. Games (PG-13) 10 p.m. May 29 — A Thousand Words (PG- Summer party gear May 27 — The Three Stooges (PG) 13) 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation offers rent- For more activities and events, 2 p.m., A Thousand Words (PG-13) May 30 — The Three Stooges (PG) als for spring outdoor fun such as visit www.stuttgartmwr.com. 4 p.m., Battleship (PG-13) 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Page 10 Culture The Citizen, May 17, 2012

A knight demonstrates ring jousting during the Maximilian Ritterspiele in Horb. This year, and for the first time ever, “Haraldos,” a group of stuntmen from the Czech Republic, will participate in the festival. The professional stuntmen were part of the “Dragonheart,” “Gladiator,” “Van Helsing” and “A Knight’s Tale” movie casts. The Ritterspiele in Horb am Neckar, one of Europe’s largest medieval festivals, will run June 15-17.

Photos courtesy Maximilian Ritterspiele

Relive Horb’s medieval past during knight’s spectacular By Carola Meusel fire breathers, jugglers, music and USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office dance performances. Performances will be held daily at the market square. isitors to Horb am Neckar In the evening, jugglers and musi- are often impressed by the cians will come together at the market Vcity’s medieval character. square for the “Tavernenspiel,” or a Timbered houses, winding alleys and medieval tavern gaming session, prom- hidden courtyards spin a bond to days ising an “exciting” and “very funny” long gone. outing, according to Cosmo. During the “Maximilian Rit- Visitors will find a variety of food terspiele,” or knights’ festival, June ranging from hearty meat dishes, 15-17, the medieval era will come such as deer goulash and bratwurst, back to life. to soups, oriental and vegetarian The Ritterspiele is one of Europe’s delicacies and “Stockbrot,” or bread largest medieval festivals, according on a stick. to Elke Cosmo, of the Marketing and For dessert, Cosmo recommends Festival Management Company. “Nussschnecken,” made from yeast The festival is based on a true event that dates back to 1498, when King dough and filled with hazelnuts. You’ll Maximilian, later the German emperor, also find sweet dumplings and waffles sealed the succession to the throne of Craftsmen offer handmade knives during last year’s medieval market in Horb. with apple sauce. Württemberg in front of Horb’s town This year, more than 300 market booths will offer arts and crafts, food and Patrons can also indulge in “Met,” hall: He disempowered Duke Eberhard. hands-on activities, recreating the way of life during the Middle Ages. or honey wine, an alcoholic drink made out of honey, water, fruit juices, spicy During the following years, and Cosmo said. leben,” or tent city, along the Neckar under Maximilian’s reign, southern herbs and yeast that was typically con- The festival will be located through- River can also be considered a highlight sumed during the Middle Ages. Germany’s economy flourished. out Horb’s downtown area. Jousting of this year’s festival. The Ritterspiele not only features tournaments and sword fights will be “Medieval tents will be displayed One-day tickets to the Ritterspiele knights’ tournaments throughout all held daily at the “Turnierwiese,” a and their inhabitants will talk to visi- cost €11. Visitors dressed in medieval three days of the festival, but a medieval designated tournament area, located at tors about the way of life during the garments will pay €8. Family tickets market as well, with more than 300 the Neckar River. Middle Ages. (two adults and children 11 years old booths selling arts and crafts, food, and This year, and for the first time ever, Visitors also have the chance to and younger) cost €25. Tickets for offering hands-on activities, recreating “Haraldos,” a group of stuntmen from look inside the tents to fully experi- the way of life during the Middle Ages, the Czech Republic, will participate in ence what life was like 500 years ago,” children age 6-11 cost €4. according to Cosmo. the festival. Cosmo said. Entrance is free of charge for chil- Traveling minstrels, jugglers and The professional stuntmen were At the medieval market, visitors dren 5 years old and younger. craftsmen dressed in medieval gar- part of the “Dragonheart,” “Gladiator,” will have the opportunity to witness a Tickets can be purchased at the ments will entertain patrons as they “Van Helsing” and “A Knight’s Tale” blacksmith working on swords, jew- event. speak the language of medieval times. movie casts. elry and silver boxes. They can also Visitors can check on times for “The combination of knights’ Another first-time event will be the purchase hand-crafted baskets, soaps, jousting tournaments, sword fights and tournaments, the market, medieval fanfare concert of the festival’s march- furniture, woven scarves and many the fanfare concert on June 16 at the entertainment and Horb’s historic ing bands on June 16 at the market other medieval-inspired products. festival’s information center. atmosphere make this festival a one-of- square. The market also offers a multifac- For operating hours and more in- a-kind experience for the entire family,” According to Cosmo, the “Lager- eted entertainment program including formation, visit www.ritterspiele.com. The Citizen, May 17, 2012 Culture Page 11 At your leisure can be booked by calling civ. 0711- Those interested in wine and According to the Stuttgart Tour- 2022-579. hiking can enjoy just that June 3 ist website, www.stuttgart-tourist. The Lindenmuseum is located at from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the de, the race is one of Tübingen’s Hegelplatz 1, 70174 Stuttgart. Wein-Lese-Landschaft Wine Hike most “funny” and “crazy” events of For more information, visit in Marbach-Bottwartal. Visitors can the year. More than 40 local teams www.lindenmuseum.de/html/eng- walk along two trails in Gross- will participate. lish/home/home.php. bottwar, Kleinbottwar and Beil- Private or group boat trips in a stein. Vintners will offer regional Stocherkahn at the Neckar River can Ludwigsburg will host a Retro wines and food throughout the day. be booked from May until October Classics meets Barock car exhibi- Marbach-Bottwartal is located at the Tübingen Bürger- und Verkeh- rsverein (tourist information). tion June 8-10 at the Blühendes 20 kilometers north of Stuttgart. For more information, visit Barock (garden area at the Lud- ZIP code for the wine hike is 71723 www.tuebingen-info.de or call civ. wigsburg Castle). The exhibition Grossbottwar. 07071-9136-0. will be open June 8 from 10 a.m. For more information, call civ. until midnight, June 9 from 8:30 07144-102-250/375, or visit www. a.m. until midnight, and June 10 marbach-bottwartal.de. from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. More than 200 luxurious classic This weekend Linden Museum Stuttgart cars and automobile icons from all A wooden figure “Tekoteko” is over the world will be displayed. Fun Bad Cannstatt will host the displayed at the Linden Museum The Blühendes Barock/Lud- “Cannstatter Musiknacht,” or Stuttgart during the ‘Maori, New wigsburg Castle is located at music night, May 19 from 6:30 Zealand’s First Inhabitants’ Mömpelgardstrasse 28, 71640 p.m. to 3 a.m. in downtown Bad exhibition that will run until Oct. 14. Ludwigsburg. Cannstatt (Marktstrasse, main train Tickets are €8. station). For more information, call More than 20 event locations, Exhibitions civ. 07141-975-650, or visit www. such as the “Theaterschiff,” or theater blueba.de. boat, city church, restaurants and bars will feature local bands playing The Linden Museum Stuttgart almost every style of music. Outdoor will host a “Maori. Die ersten concerts will be held at the market Bewohner Neuseelands” (Maori, Hiking square. New Zealand’s First Inhabitants) Tickets cost €10 when pur- exhibition through Oct. 14. chased in advance and €13 at the The exhibition aims to display event, and include admission into the Maori’s past and present with every venue. Tickets can be pur- artifacts and video presentations chased at all event venues. reflecting on their everyday life and For more information, visit traditions. www.cannstatter-musiknacht.de. The exhibition is open Tuesday, Bürger-und Verkehrsverein Tübingen Thursday, Friday and Saturday The annual Stuttgart Spring Local teams participate in the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday Flea Market will be held May 20 ‘Stocherkahnrennen,” or boat race, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. spanning in Tübingen during last year’s event. or German federal holidays from 10 from Markt, Schiller and Karl’s a.m. to 6 p.m. squares to Hirsch, Kirch and Doro- Tickets to the special exhibi- Tourismusgemeinschaft Marbach-Bottwartal theen streets (in downtown area). tion cost €7. For €9, visitors will The Lichtenberg fortress in Tübingen will host its annual Shoppers will find jewelry, have access to the special exhi- Oberstenfeld is one of many “Stocherkahnrennen,” or boat race, antiques, clothing, furniture, home bition, as well as the museum’s landmarks that visitors will pass June 7 from 1-5 p.m. along the decor and more. entire collection. during the wine hike in Grossbottwar, Neckar River (Neckarinsel, 72070 For more information, visit www. English language guided tours Kleinbottwar and Beilstein. Tübingen). maerkte-stuttgart.de.

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U.S. Army photo Professional Aeronautics THE LEADERS Technical Management OF TOMORROW ARE STUDYING WITH U.S. Army photo EMBRY-RIDDLE RAMSTEIN CAMPUS Graduate: RAMSTEIN EDUCATION CENTER Logistics and Supply Chain Management EMBRY-RIDDLE TODAY BUILDING 2120, RAMSTEIN AIRBASE Aeronautical Science DSN 480-5755 Management CIV 06371-475755 Project Management E [email protected] Space Education W ORLDWIDE.ERAU.EDU/RAMSTEIN Page 12 Features The Citizen, May 17, 2012 The Citizen, May 17, 2012 Features Page 13 Stuttgart Warrior Pride Challenge

Stabsunteroffizier (or corporal) Tobias Thomas, Where fun is no obstacle of the German Story & photos by Joe Mancy Support Company, 1st Battalion, 10th cluding three all-women teams. Even horizontal logs of increasing height and is the first of its kind in the Army, armed forces, Special to the Citizen Special Forces Group (Airborne). the German armed forces fielded a co- finish by swinging hand over hand from Campano added. low crawls under The obstacle course challenge was ed team. The challenge was also open monkey bars made of wood beams that Since the program’s inception in a barbed wire hen it comes the third ASAP fitness event, following to individual participants. were hard to grip. July of last year, Stuttgart service mem- obstacle April to reducing al- a pentathlon and triathlon held last year. Ten obstacles pushed the partici- Air Force 1st Lt. Charneice McKen- bers have traveled to Paris, Nürnberg 27 at the Panzer cohol misuse “The main goal in deciding to in- pants to their limits, as they climbed a zie, a member of the first-place Defense and The Netherlands, and have gone LTA obstacle among service clude an obstacle course was to have 40-foot obstacle with nets, low crawled Information Systems Agency women’s paragliding and snowboarding. course. members, U.S. fun. However, it was also to create a under barbed wire, scaled walls, bal- team, entered the competition for fun Upcoming events include a trip to ArmyW Garrison Stuttgart is overcom- challenging experience, build social ties anced along beams, flipped large truck and found it challenging and rewarding. Prague, sky-diving, white water raft- ing the obstacles, well, with obstacles. and foster wellness … I think we were wheels, and ran while carrying two “The course increased my confi- ing, canyoning and mountain biking in The Stuttgart Warrior Pride Obstacle successful in doing this,” said Marianne filled five-gallon water cans. dence and was great for team-building. Switzerland, all at a reduced cost or at Course Challenge held on April 27 gave Campano, the prevention coordinator Most of the participants said that Without help from my team, it would no cost to the service member. more than 200 members of the Stuttgart for USAG Stuttgart’s ASAP. the obstacle aptly named “Tarzan” have been much more difficult,” she said. Perhaps not just by chance, the DUI military community a chance to test their Thirty-seven four-person teams was the most difficult to conquer. They Warrior Pride Challenge is a pro- rate in the Stuttgart military community agility, strength, endurance and brav- competed in the obstacle course, in- had to balance their way along several gram that encourages service members has decreased by 18 percent, compared ery as they ran, climbed, jumped and in the ranks of E1 through E7 and O1 with the same time last year, according A Special Forces crawled their way through the Panzer through O2 to participate in adventure to Campano. Soldier negotiates Local Training Area obstacle course. sports and travel in order to foster well- “Improving the well-being of our the “Tarzan” The event was sponsored by the ness and reduce risky behaviors. service members is in itself the worthi- obstacle. He garrison’s Army Substance Abuse Pro- Patterned after the successful “envi- est of goals; and military readiness, completed the gram, with the help of the Headquarters ronmental approach” used at U.S. col- unit cohesion, family strength and our course three times lege campuses, it is designed to change community health will all benefit as a April 27 — for the environment that leads to excess result,” Campano said. Team JOC-TRAM- drinking. WPC gets service members USAFRICOM, involved in healthy activities during For more information on Warrior Team Bad Ass and high-risk drinking times or during Pride Challenge activities, link to their as an individual early morning hours to preclude heavy Facebook page at http://facebook.com/ 1st Lt. Charneice McKenzie, representing the DISA- competitor.. partying and drinking the night before, USAGStuttgartWPC. More photos Europe team, throws herself over an obstacle while according to Campano. can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/ competing in the Warrior Pride Challenge. Stuttgart Warrior Pride Challenge usagstuttgart. Navy spouse Elizabeth Carroll, a member of the Looney’s Loon team, flips large tires five times up a hill, then five times down a hill as part of the ASAP Warrior Team Nuke Em, Spc. Corey Boggs (from left), Challenge Results Pvt. Tyler Johnson, Staff Sgt. Ramon Ramos and Obstacle Course. Pfc. Mike Alverenga, head toward the finish line. Men’s Team Division 1 — Team Bad Ass, 1-10 SFG (C Co.), 8:25 2 — Team X, 52nd Sig. Bn., 13:40 Before the 3 — Shadow Warriors, SOCEUR Sig. Det., 14:26 competition gets 4 — Semper Fly, Marines, 15:33 underway, Spc. Men’s Overall Individual Division Daniel Kirchens, 1 — Elbert Ekeh, Marines, 6:15 assigned to 2 — Joshua Thibodeaux, 1-10 SFG (A Co.), 6:28 Headquarters 3 — Lorenzo Garbiso, 1-10 SFG (C Co.), 6:38 Support Company, Antonio Green 4 — Mario Johnson, SOCEUR, 7:33 1-10 SFG(A), strikes track demonstrates and field star Women’s Team Division 1 — DISA Europe, 36:25 how to properly Usain Bolt’s 2 — Lady Souljas, 52nd Sig. Bn., 35:34 negotiate the “Leg “To Di World” 3 — Wardawg Wives, 554th MP Co. Spouses, 46:03 Over” obstacle pose before during the USAG competing in the Women’s Overall Individual Division 1 — Bethany Guzman, EUCOM, 12:47 Stuttgart ASAP ASAP Warrior Warrior Pride Pride Challenge 2 — Karen Williams, EUCOM, 13:15 3 — Michelle Heagney, EUCOM, 13:20 Obstacle Course Obstacle Course Challenge. April 27. Page 12 Features The Citizen, May 17, 2012 The Citizen, May 17, 2012 Features Page 13 Stuttgart Warrior Pride Challenge

Frank Valdes, an AFRICOM contractor, Sport Shorts watches a duck waddle across the seventh hole fairway at the Get ready for body- Stuttgart Golf Course building contest during the annual U.S. Army Garrison Spring Scramble on Stuttgart’s Family and Morale, May 5. The course Welfare and Recreation will was the first military host the fifth annual Body- golf course in Europe building and Figure Competi- to be awarded full tion Aug. 25. accreditation by The contest is sanctioned Audubon International by the International Natural for its efforts in Bodybuilding and Fitness maintaining an eco- Federation. friendly facility. For more information, call the Patch Fitness Center at 430- 7136/civ. 0711-680-7136. Stuttgart Golf Course worth the “drive” Health clinic to host sports physical days Story & photo by Mark J. Howell signed with modern equipment in mind, derwent a major renovation, including The U.S. Army Health USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office according to Groff. new flooring, an updated bar and fur- Clinic Stuttgart will offer “Years ago, golfers used wooden niture, and a larger menu that includes he Stuttgart Golf Course clubs,” Groff said. “With today’s tech- American, German and Italian dishes. sports physicals for school-age is getting a long overdue children on June 9, July 14, nology, balls travel further, so we’re While the official grand opening face lift. Aug. 3 and Aug. 17. T readjusting to make the course more for the new restaurant is scheduled The 57-year-old course has never Appointments will be playable and challenging.” for May 30, golfers have access to the received a full renovation … until now. available 28 days from the During the construction, the course eatery now. Last fall, the golf course started a event date. Sports physi- will only operate with nine playable For those looking to improve their cals are open to all children, $1.5 million project that will totally holes until fall 2013. The first nine holes game, the club also offers lessons with regardless of their sponsors’ overhaul the course to make it more are open now, but will close this fall. computerized video analysis, on-site beneficiary status (active duty, playable for modern golfers. Holes ten through 18 will then be opera- instructors and junior camps. retiree, contractor, Defense “Traditionally, a course should be tional until the renovation is complete. The driving ranges will also remain Department civilian). If you renovated every 25 years,” said Gary “We understand this is an incon- open throughout the transformation. are not a Tricare Prime ben- Groff, golf manager and a 24-year mem- venience, but to make up for it we’ve “We’re just asking our customers to eficiary, bring a copy of your ber of the Professional Golfer’s Associa- partnered with five other local courses.” be patient.” Groff said. “There’s a big insurance card with you to the tion of America. “Though we’ve done Groff said. “They’re providing golfers reward coming when this project is over visit. small projects like repairing the greens, up to 50 percent off of their green fees, … it’s going to be a much better overall Call the Europe Regional we were due for a total makeover.” so they have a few more options. experience for players.” Medical Command Call Cen- Golfers who play the 7,000 yard The fairways and greens aren’t the ter at 371-2622/civ. 06221-17- course will notice that the changes to only things at the club that are being For more information on the Stutt- 2622 for an appointment. the course are more than just cosmetic. upgraded. The Golfer’s Garden Restau- gart Golf Course, tournaments and golf The course’s layout is being rede- rant inside the clubhouse recently un- camps, call civ. 0714-187-9151.

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Exhibition 62 grade 6 to 8 students participated in the Robinson Barracks Elemen- try Middle School Alpha Phi Alpha (APA) Fraternity Reading Exhibition, April 19. Pictured are (from left) 8th grade winner Nautical Burden, 7th grade winner Andrew Holmes and the overall winner 6th grader Tacy Surrett.

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Photo by Ed Thornburg Photo by Ed Thornburg Writing an essay Supply of baby items As part of the school’s CSI plan, 7th grade Böblingen Elementry A Good Deed: Expectant mothers at St. Benedict Joseph’s Medi- School students were tasked with writing a persuasive essay. Here cal Center in Comayagua, Honduras will soon be the recipients of a we see Rachel Riviera planning and writing her rough draft in a thir- year’s supply of new baby items. This good deed was performed by ty minute session during her Advisory class. BEMS plans to provide Böblingen Elementry Middle School 8th grader Connor Pritchard. an ELA assessment each quarter in school year 2012-2013 that tests Connor learned about the hospital’s needs from his father, LTC Keith students writing skills in both 7th and 8th grades. Pritchard, who is currently serving in Honduras.

The tree project In honor of Earth Day Mr. Harrison’s BEMS 8th grade Algebra students participated in “The Tree project”

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