HE T CITIZEN Vol. 38, CNo. 12 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart June 25, 2009 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community Paratroopers remember D-Day with jump into France Photos and story by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks Special Operations Command, Europe Public Affairs Office aratroopers representing all services of the U.S. Spe- Pcial Operations Command Europe jumped into the same fields of Normandy, France, on June 7 as paratroopers did 65 years ago during the D-Day invasion by Allied expedi- tionary forces. The massive air drop of more than 300 airborne paratroopers capped off a week of memorial events held at Sainte Mère Église, France, honoring the 65th anniversary of D-Day. Airborne units from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions liberated many French towns in some of the most epic battles of World War II. Some of the last surviving veterans from those units who took part in the invasion came across the Atlantic to once again walk the beaches and fields of Normandy. Throughout the week-long com- “Iron Mike,” the French memorial dedicated to the airborne troopers killed in the liberation of France, overlooks memoration, SOCEUR service mem- paratroopers participating in an airborne drop on June 7 as part of a week-long series of events commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day. More than 300 paratroopers from the United States, France and Germany participated in See Paratroopers on page 4 the drop outside of Sainte Mère Église, France. EUCOM’s change of command will impact Patch By Larry Reilly and parking spaces along California, Michigan, New On June 30, California, Michigan, Jersey and USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Jersey and Pennsylvania Strasses will also be closed Pennsylvania Strasses, and all facilities on Finance starting the evening of June 28 until 3 p.m. June 30. Row, will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon and the Patch ong before Army Gen. John Craddock hands All remaining vehicles will be towed. Fitness Center complex will be closed all day. over the U.S. European Command guidon “The owners of the towed vehicles will have to The Swabian Special Events Center and the La Lto Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, during pay a €138 towing charge prior to picking up their Rose Restaurant will be closed June 30 until 3 p.m. the U.S. European Command’s change of command vehicles,” said Art Richard, U.S. Army Garrison Stut- During the ceremony, as well as the June 29 re- ceremony at 10 a.m. June 30 on Husky Field, Patch tgart deputy director of Emergency Services. hearsal, there will be a cannon salute. For those who Barracks, all the parking areas and surrounding facili- On June 30, there will be parking spaces available park their vehicles nearby, it is advised that they crack ties will be closed. along Florida Strasse, starting at 8 a.m. their windows and turn their car alarms off. The parking spaces around the Patch Fitness Center There will be a bus service between Panzer Kaserne In the event of rain, the change of command cer- complex and the Swabian Special Events Center will and Patch Barracks from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pick-up emony will be held inside the Patch Fitness Center. be closed starting the evening of June 28 until 3 p.m. and drop-off points will be the bus stop next to the June 30. Welcome Center on Panzer and the bus stop near Build- For more information, call the Military Police at In addition, the parking lots adjacent to Husky Field ing 2307 on Michigan Strasse on Patch. 430-5451/civ. 0711-680-5451. Pages 8-9 Page 10 INSIDE Thrills abound at Local pools offer HIS amusement parks chance to cool off T From roller coasters and water flumes Stuttgart residents don’t have to look to cultural shows, food and flair, far for a place to dive into summer — EDITION Germany’s amusement parks offer the Sindelfingen Badezentrum is just something for the whole family. minutes from Panzer Kaserne. Page 2 OPINION The Citizen, June 25, 2009 The Citizen, June 25, 2009 NEWS Page 3 News & Notes Commander’s Column Independence Day weekend means using Scheduled fuel ration card par- tial system outage common sense, celebrating responsibly The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will have a scheduled complete fuel ration By Col. Richard M. card system outage that will affect the Esso ra- Pastore USAG Stuttgart Adopting a careless tion card system beginning June 28 at 10 p.m. commander through June 29 at 8:30 a.m. attitude can be fatal. Between these hours, AAFES will not be uly 4 marks the able to issue new fuel ration cards. 233th anniver- The outage is necessary so the fuel ration driving is a well-documented, well-known and Jsary of our na- card system will remain compliant with credit inexcusable risk. Do not take it. tion’s independence. It card industry standards. is a time for celebra- We also need to be aware of the risks associ- Col. Pastore tion, relaxation and a ated with recreational summer activities, particu- Officials give end-of-fiscal-year chance to get away from the daily routine. larly when they involve water sports, boats, and/ tuition assistance guidance Unfortunately, the holiday is also a time of or personal watercraft. These activities can also Soldiers registering for end-of-year college increased preventable off-duty accidents. One turn deadly when combined with alcohol. classes through the GoArmyEd Web site must hundred-ten Soldiers who celebrated our na- Enjoy this holiday and the summer without do so before the Army’s fiscal year closeout tion’s independence last year cannot celebrate unnecessary and unacceptable risks. Adopting a on Sept. 29. with us this year. They lost their lives in need- Brittany Carlson careless attitude can be fatal. This does not impact registration for courses less accidents. Eighty were off-duty accidents; Celebrate the birth of our nation with pride, two-thirds of these accidents involved privately starting Oct. 1, 2009 or later (FY10 enroll- owned vehicles. but also with responsibility. Use common sense School’s out for the summer! ments), according to Installation Management- and sound judgement to ensure this is a great In- We view ourselves as professionals, and pro- Students at Böblingen Elementary/Middle School rush through the doors as the final bell rings on Command-Europe Army Continuing Education dependence Day weekend. Don’t drink and drive, fessionals manage risks. Ensure you identify and June 11, marking the end of school year 2008-’09. Services officials. assess all risks, then take the appropriate steps to and always supervise your children closely. “This is something that happens at the eliminate or mitigate them. I wish you all a well-deserved holiday week- end of each fiscal year that impacts people For example, the combination of alcohol and end. Make it a safe one. registering for end-of-fiscal-year classes,” said 554th Soldiers, families connect with Ruth Foster, IMCOM-Europe ACES education services specialist. “The important message N HE TREET for Soldiers is that if they plan to take a class O T S virtual Family Readiness Group starting Sept. 30 or sooner, they must register HE prior to Sept. 29.” T Story and photo by Brittany Carlson advantage of it.” CITIZEN What are you doing for fun this summer? USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Since the company deployed May 31, the site New veterinary treatment facil- Col. Richard M. Pastore has gained an equal or greater number of members U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander eployed Soldiers may be halfway around ity policies affect civilians than the number of Soldiers that deployed, said Lt. Beginning July 1, all veterinary treatment Public Affairs Officer Editor the world, but they are only a mouse-click Daniel McCarey, rear detachment commander and away, thanks to the virtual Army Family facilities will treat Department of Defense ci- Larry Reilly Susan Huseman D site administrator. vilian employees and Department of Defense [email protected] [email protected] Readiness Group. “It’s good that everyone’s aboard,” he said. “As Dependent Schools civilian employees’ pets on The Army-wide Web site, www.armyfrg.org, al- soon as I find a snippet of information from down Assistant Editor Culture and Leisure lows any Army unit FRG to create its own Web pages a space available, limited access basis. range, the first thing I do is post it online for every- Brittany Carlson Birgit Thompson where family members can find information on their Veterinary treatment facilities provide treat- one to see.” [email protected] [email protected] deployed Soldiers’ unit, and communicate through ment for those who are enrolled in the Defense The company’s FRG site includes a calendar of Contact Information forums and photos. Enrollment/Eligibility Reporting System to events, including upcoming FRG meetings; contact Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 Within U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, family include active duty, retirees and activated re- Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 information for FRG leaders, and even pictures of the members of the recently deployed 554th Military Po- servists. E-mail: [email protected] Soldiers during the two days they were at Ramstein Web site: [email protected] Cpl. Shannon Leibach Scott Wilkening Mandy Douglas Sgt. 1st Class Collin Scott lice Company use the site to connect with each other DoD and DoDDS civilians will be allowed Air Base before deploying to Afghanistan. Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne (U.S.