Photo by Spc. Andrew Orillion Spc. Eric Crump shakes hands with Linebacker Matt Farrior during the Frankfurt Galaxy’s home opener, March 24. Crump, a HET driver and recipient of the Purple Heart, was a special guest of the team. Gridiron ‘Galaxy’ meets Purple Heart hero By Spc. Andrew Orillion meeting the night before the home opener. 3rd Corps Support Command Public Affairs He was nervous, but after all he had been In this issue… The meaning of the word “trust” turned through, he wasn’t about to quit now. For Welcome home from two fronts, p. 2 out to be just one lesson members of the Crump, the evening was a chance to tell Frankfurt Galaxy football team learned his story, and to offer the wisdom that can Soldiers mix with WWII vets, p. 5 from Purple Heart recipient Spc. Eric come from a brush with death. Crump, a former vehicle driver for the Feb. 18, 2005 was the day that changed Rear attacks excess, p. 6 377th Transportation Company (Heavy Crump’s life forever. Know your IG, p. 7 Equipment Transporter) during his visit “It started as a five day mission that with the team on March 24. became an 11-day mission,” said Crump, Lodge offers R & R deals, p. 8 Crump was invited to speak at a team -cont. pg. 4- Commander welcomes troops home from two fronts By Spc. Andrew Orillion An-Nasiriyah, Iraq in 3rd Corps Support Command Public Affairs support of Operation Applause echoed and cameras flashed Iraqi Freedom. Friday, March 10, as family and friends While the 26th QM officially welcomed back Soldiers from Co. was holding down the 26th Quartermaster Company of the the fort in Afghanistan, 485th Corps Support Battalion and the the Soldiers of the 619th Movement Control Team. 619th MCT were busy “Thank you all for coming out to providing support for celebrate the return of the mighty logistics OIF. warriors of the 26th Quartermaster Com- “They provided the pany and the 619th Movement Control highway regulation

Team,” said 7th Corps Support Group function of movement Photo by Spc. Andrew Orillion Commander control and 619th MCT troops stand in formation March 10, during their home- Col. Catherine “Everyone who in transit vis- coming ceremony at the Carswell Gym in Hanau, Germany. Haight, during deployed with these ibility for all convoys moving Haight also acknowledged the work of the welcome units came home and is through the area,” Haight said. the men and women on the home front. home cer- The 619th MCT had to co- “There were home repairs, car repairs, emony. here today.” ordinate traffic flow to prevent sports teams, scout meetings, bible stud- The 26th convoy stacking and to move Col. Catherine Haight ies, hundreds of meals, a gazillion loads of QM Co. had convoys efficiently. 7th Corps Support Group Commander laundry, science projects, history papers, returned from a “This was accomplished for trips to the commissary and on and on,” deployment in over 7,700 convoys, an average Haight said. “And did I mention that the support of Operation Enduring Freedom, of over 20 per day, with over 190,000 ve- kids kept growing the while all this was while the 619th MCT was stationed in hicles and 250,000 Soldiers,” said Haight. happening?” Quartermaster company masters multiple missions unscathed By Spc. Andrew Orillion Karshi-Kanabad in Uzbekistan. in Afghanistan while the warehouse in 3rd Corps Support Command Public Affairs Fuel farms run by the 26th QM Co. in Salerno contained more than 1,800 items. “Out of the frying pan and into the Jalalabad, Farah, and Naray supplied more Logistics was only part of the mission fire,” is an apt description of the last three than 15 million gallons of fuel to troops for the 26th QM Co. years for the 26th Quartermaster Company “In addition to our regular duties, we of the 485th Corps Support Battalion. had to do entry control point duty which “Shortly after returning from a brilliant is usually reserved for combat arms year of mission accomplishment in OIF 1, Soldiers,” Capt. Kristopher Pataboy, 26th 26th Quartermaster was informed that it QM Co. company commander. “During would return to the fray—but this time it our deployment we searched over 2,000 would be in Afghanistan,” said Col. Cath- foreign trucks.” erine Haight, 7th Corps Support Group “While dangerous, ECP duty was commander, during the unit’s welcome beneficial because it allowed us to have home ceremony March 10. a lot of contact with the local nationals,” The 26th QM Co. returned home to Pataboy added. Germany Jan. 16, after a year deployment The 26th QM Co. also completed hu- in support of Operation Enduring Free- manitarian aid missions. The unit main- dom. It was the unit’s second deployment, tained and ran a humanitarian warehouse having previously deployed to Iraq in sup- containing more than 12,000 bundles of port of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March much needed supplies. 2003. The bundles were in demand in Oc- In support of OEF, the 26th QM Co. tober 2005, when a massive earthquake provided logistical support from multiple Photo by Dennis Johnson devastated parts of nearby Pakistan. Sgt. Thomas Higgins - 26th Quartermaster locations in Afghanistan including Ba- Company retention NCO - is welcomed In April the 26th QM Co.’s mortuary gram Air Base, Forward Operating Base home by his wife Jennifer, son Grayson and affairs team was called into action after Salerno, and Mazar-e Shariff as well as daughter Anna Katherine. -cont. pg. 3-

2 Sustainer Minute Homecoming: A Reason to Jump for Joy 26th Quartermaster Company welcome home fest on Fliegerhorst Kaserne March 10 Photos by Dennis Johnson, USAG Hessen Public Affairs Office

Spc. Angela Watkins - 26th Quartermaster Co. petroleum supply specialist - jumps high with help from bungee cords.

A German R & R band “Madhouse Flowers” entertains Soldiers and families of the 26th Quartermaster Co. Soldiers challenge a mechanical bull.

-26th QM cont. platoon sergeant. “In Afghanistan we “OEF was a bit more laid back and a stayed in hard buildings which were much lot less dangerous,” said Sgt. First Class a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed in a nicer. But more importantly, we were Mario Perez, platoon sergeant for the pe- sandstorm near Ghazni, Afghanistan, kill- more experienced, which really made troleum, oil and lubricant section. “But the ing 18 Soldiers. things easier.” job was more challenging because the unit “It was an unfortunate task but some- Beasley’s wife Karlette agreed that this was spread out.” thing we had to do,” Pataboy said. deployment was not as hard on the fami- With its footprint stretching from Italy Many of the 26th QM Co.’s Soldiers lies as the previous one. to Afghanistan, Pataboy was most im- served in both OIF and OEF. Most agree “This deployment was easier because pressed with how much the 26th QM Co. that OEF was the less stressful of the two we got to communicate more often. We accomplished and how well it adapted to deployments. spoke almost everyday,” Beasley said. its various tasks. “During OIF we worked from the “During OIF, we spoke only about once For Haight, and the families back ground up. We were staged in tents and every two weeks.” home, the 26th QM Co.’s greatest accom- had to dig our own foxholes,” said Staff Although less stressful, being in Af- plishment lay in its perfect casualty rate. Sgt. Chad Richard Beasley, Headquarters ghanistan was no picnic. Every Soldier who left made it back alive.

Vol.2, Issue 1 - April 2006 3 - Galaxy cont. teamwork and Crump’s trust in his fellow “That was hard, but my family helped Soldiers, a common theme of his words me through it,” Crump said. “Anytime I telling the story of his last day in Iraq. to the Galaxy players and coaches, saved felt like I couldn’t handle it, I just called “Vehicles kept breaking down and we his life. back home.” couldn’t move. We were finally on our “At first everyone around me was It took the full support of Crump’s fam- way back home when it happened.” scared. They didn’t know what to do,” ily, and a good dose personal courage to Crump was riding in the second vehicle Crump said. “They stood around with their overcome what would happen next. in a convoy of 26 when insurgents deto- mouths open just staring at me. But once In 2005, Crump returned to Iraq for a nated their favorite weapon, an impro- I spoke, they pulled it together, patched second tour. This time his tour was cut me up and got me out of there. short. When I heard that helicopter “I almost didn’t live to see 25, when coming in, it was like a huge you think about that, that’s kind of scary,” rock had been lifted off me,” said Crump. “But if what happened taught he said. me anything, it’s that you have to keep A player later asked Crump your mind in the game.” how he built the level of trust One player asked Crump how the expe- in his teammates that got him rience changed his life. Crump’s response through those first harrowing reflected his new-found outlook. hours. “I had an epiphany,” Crump said. “I “Trial and error,” Crump love to drive, but I what I really want to do answered. “Just stick together is fly. The schooling is going to be long long enough and you’ll find and hard, but after what happened to me out what works when it comes in Iraq, I think I can survive five years of to building trust.” flight school. What I’m really trying to “I’ve been through a lot, say is that you have to use what God gives but I tell you, I couldn’t do you. When things get hard, just use your what you guys do,” Crump soul like a shovel and dig deep.” began. “Go out there and get After Crump finished speaking, Frank- pounded everyday—no way.” furt Galaxy head coach Mike Jones told Photo by Spc. Andrew Orillion Standing before a room of his players, “The one thing I want you Spc. Eric Crump watches as the Frankfurt Galaxy players professional football players, to take away from what you just heard, roll to an inspired victory. Crump answered questions and is trust. Trust is a big thing. That young vised explosive device. The blast ripped spoke from his heart about his life, what man had trust in his fellow Soldiers. That through the M1070 heavy equipment happened in Iraq and the hard lessons is the kind of trust you need to have in transport, tearing off the doors, and all but learned from a hard war. each other out there on the field.” The destroying the 20-plus ton truck used to “You’re going to have set backs, but if players nodded in agreement. transport tanks and other large vehicles. you pull together you can work through it The team meeting ended shortly after As for Crump, his burned, battered and you can achieve anything.” Crump finished telling his story. As the and bloodied body was thrown clear of players filed out, many stopped to shake the HET. He was alive, but barely. The Growing up fast Crump’s hand and tell him how proud they driver, a husband and father, Sgt. Carlos Crump’s life began on the hard streets were of him. Gill, died on the scene. Beyond sheer of Atlanta, Georgia. A misspent youth, The night after the team meeting, proximity, Gill’s death had a special sig- Crump alluded to being involved in gang Crump was a VIP guest for the Galaxy’s nificance for Crump. activity, which led Crump to question his home opener against the Hamburg Sea “I was supposed to be driving that day,” lifestyle and make a change for the better. Devils. Crump’s injuries kept him from Crump told the audience. “Sgt. Gill pulled “It took some time but eventually I joining the players on the sidelines until rank [so he could drive]—he shouldn’t realized that my life was going nowhere the second half. Many of the players have died.” and that if I was going to succeed I needed came off the bench to talk with Crump and thank him for showing up. Some even Feeling cold some discipline,” Crump said. In 1999 Crump found the discipline he lacked by posed for pictures. Linebacker and fellow With complete composure Crump joining the Army as heavy vehicle driver. Atlanta native Travis Harris took Crump’s continued. Crump spent the majority of his time story to heart. “I don’t remember a whole lot about in the Army in the Middle East, includ- “It’s really great to see him down here what happened, but I remember feeling ing tours in Turkey and Kuwait. In 2003, having fun after all he’s been through,” cold, which was scary because I was in Crump deployed in support of Operation Harris said. the desert and I knew I shouldn’t be cold.” Iraqi Freedom. Although he emerged Did Crump’s message truly inspire the Crump said. physically unscathed, he was involved in team? The final score was 31 to 14 in Although his injuries were severe, head-on collision that killed two Soldiers. favor of the Galaxy.

4 Sustainer Minute USAREUR Soldiers connect with ‘greatest generation’ By Nancy Marquardt 3rd Corps Support Command Public Affairs Eight 7th Corps Support Group Sol- diers and a member of the U.S. Army, Europe Band met up with members of our nation’s “greatest generation” March 21 when they participated in a commemorative ceremony honoring veterans from the 65th and 71st Infantry Divisions in Passau, Germany. The re- lationships forged between the Soldiers and their World War II counterparts con- firmed that Soldiers of all generations share a common bond in the successes and challenges they face. Handpicked by 7th CSG Command Sgt. Major Willie Tennant to perform color guard duties at the event were noncommissioned officer in charge Staff Sgt. Assane Gueye, Staff Sgt. Felix

Marbury, Spc. Dionisio Dossantos, Cpl. Photo by Nancy Marquardt Brian Yoder and Pfc. Christopher King, World War II veteran Mickey Dorsey connects with 7th Corps Support Command Soldiers during all from Headquarters and Headquarters a veterans tour stopover in Passau, Germany. The Soldiers performed color guard duties for a commemorative cermony honoring veterans of the 65th and 71st Infantry Divisions. Company; and Staff Sgt. Reginald Bell and Sgt. Douglas Vaskey, from the 240th been chosen for this mission, and wanted periodic redeployments and R & R like Quartermaster. 7th CSG Chaplain (Maj.) to make our contribution to the ceremony they do today.” Joel Russell and USAREUR Band bugler particularly memorable.” “Although it made for a long separation Staff Sgt. Stephen Miles completed the At the reception and gala dinner that from our loved ones, our units became our special unit assigned to the tribute mis- followed, the two generations connected families and we learned to read each other sion. and operate effectively both in and out World War II historian and au- of battle,” he said. thor Anna Rosmus, who grew up “He [Mickey Dorsey] represents Mickey Dorsey, a former 71st Cav- in Passau, arranged the ceremony. one of the finest examples of alry Reconnaissance Troop gunner and Rosmus spent much of the past radio commander for the 71st Infantry decade researching the roles the America’s ‘greatest generation.’ Division, and one of the most lively 71st and 65th played in liberating To know him is to love him!” and animated veterans on the trip, eas- prisoners from Nazi concentration ily connected with the young Soldiers. camps near her small hometown. Brig. Gen. Michael Tucker After staying up until after 1 a.m. shar- Rosmus said, “I wanted a just ing military poetry and stories with the tribute to these liberators for the group, Dorsey was the first one up and sacrifices they made to free those who in ways neither could have imagined. The out the following morning. Marbury said, were held captive by an unjust tyrant. Soldiers listened as the veterans shared “I want to be Mickey when I grow up.” After all these years, I wanted them recog- stories of discovering mass graves where 1st Armored Division Assistant Divi- nized for their heroic acts.” bodies were stacked like cordwood, and sion Commander (Support) Brig. Gen. Gueye and his special unit provided ensuring a proper military burial for the Michael Tucker, who Dorsey consid- an impressive U.S. military image as they thousands who had suffered such indignity ers a surrogate son, said, “Mickey is a ushered the distinguished veterans to their in death. close friend and is a national treasure. He seats before the ceremony. The Soldiers, The young Soldiers discovered that in represents one of the finest examples of with polished silver helmets reflecting the their time, these veterans had endured de- America’s ‘greatest generation.’ To know light of a 300-year old crystal, gold-gilded ployments lasting three years or more with him is to love him!” chandelier overhead, respectfully offered no furlough. Veteran Stephen Mahoney Tucker recognizes the value of multi- an outstretched arm as they marched each explained, “Once you shipped out with a generational military relationships and one down the convent chapel aisle. unit, you stayed with that unit until you thanked the Soldiers for their terrific Gueye said, “We were proud to have all went home together. We didn’t have support.

Vol.2, Issue 1 - April 2006 5 Rear detachment commended for ‘War on Excess’ By Spc. Andrew Orillion ter of backing up a dumpster and piling unneeded equipment into 3rd Corps Support Command Public Affairs it. The unit had to work with the Defense Reutilization Manage- 1st Armored Division Assistant Division Commander (Sup- ment Office to make sure that other units didn’t need the equip- port) Brig. Gen. Michael Tucker visited Wiesbaden Army Airfield ment and that all necessary paper work was filled out correctly. March 24 to check on the progress of the 3rd Corps Support This seriously slowed the clearing process. Command’s “War on Excess.” Tucker inspected five bunkers and Unless you have someone who knows all the ins and outs of multiple connexes, and what he saw impressed him immensely. how DRMO works, turning in things can be a nightmare because While touring the storage bunkers, Tucker was greeted by only of all the details involved, said Morgan. Luckily, personnel at 1st the sound of his voice in three of the five bunkers. The others AD came up with a program dubbed “Free Chicken.” were well on their way to having their own echo. As Tucker DRMO is a very formal process and everything has to be just met with some of the Soldiers who helped clear the bunkers, he right, said Morgan. “With ‘Free Chicken’ the various units that distributed coins and thanked them for their hard work. make up 3rd COSCOM could turn in excess equipment and let “A lot of folks downrange think the rear detachment is just people who know what they’re doing handle the paper work,” sitting around twiddling their thumbs,” Tucker said. “What I’ve Morgan said. seen today tells me otherwise.” The rear detachment “War on Excess” is also being fought by “The Army spends $11 million a month renting connexes for storage,” Tucker said while walking between bun- kers. “Think of all the ways that money could be better spent.” 3rd COSCOM began fighting its “War on Excess” in October 2005, when an internal audit revealed a signifi- cant amount of excess equipment and material, said Maj. Alan Morgan, 3rd COSCOM Rear Detachment Deputy Commander. The task was challenging, but by January 2006 the command had made enough progress for Tucker to declare that 3rd COSCOM “served as an example for all USAREUR,” when it came to eliminating excess. “We had five bunkers stacked floor to ceiling with all kinds of equipment—ev- erything from tents, to hard drives to radio equipment. There was even a Jeep in one of the bunkers,” Morgan said. “We have made it our mission to get everything out of those bunkers by the time the unit gets back from its deploy- ment,” he said. Photo by Spc. Andrew Orillion Brig Gen. Michael Tucker, 1st Armored Division Assistant Division Commander-Support, With the main body deployed in sup- discusses the “War on Excess” with Maj. Alan Morgan, 3rd COSCOM deputy rear detachment port of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 3rd commander and Lt. Col. Keith Mattox, 3rd COSCOM rear detachment commander, while touring COSCOM rear detachment set to work connexes used to store equipment. clearing the bunkers of all excess material. The goal was simple: 3rd COSCOM civilians. Local nationals Cleto Sugano and Marie a clean house with not one piece of excess, said Morgan. Abanum-Kuhn each received a Certificate of Appreciation and The numbers tell the rest of the story. Rear detachment Sol- a $500 cash award for helping to eliminate $400,000 worth of diers removed 1,886 mission oriented protective posture suits— excess equipment in only a month’s time. Some of the equipment MOPPS, 513 camouflage tents and eight tractor-trailer loads of went to National Guard units who needed it for their missions. miscellaneous equipment from the bunkers. 3rd COSCOM’s “War on Excess” may be a success, but there It was not just old computers and offices chairs that plagued is still much to be done before the rest of 3rd COSCOM returns 3rd COSCOM. The command also hauled away 19 2½-ton trucks from OIF. Morgan said “Our goal is to be 100 percent free of and cleared excess equipment from bunkers, the motor pool and excess by the time everyone gets back. We are well on our way to other areas of the airfield as part of the “War on Excess.” meeting that goal.” Clearing the bunkers of excess equipment was not simply a mat-

6 Sustainer Minute Commander’s Corner Know your Inspector General The Inspector General has the following mary concern is with ensuring IG actions; 5. A Soldier categorized as half of roles and responsibilities: command decisions or proponent actions a dual-military couple of the AA or RC − Helps train the Army were completed. Review for appeals or of any service (Army, Air Force, Navy, − Is responsible to the U.S. Army, the due process actions. If a problem is not Marines or Coast Guard) who has joint or Inspector General System and the Com- resolved, the IG must determine the reason full legal custody of one or more family manding General for it. The IG also will not close a case members under age 19 or who has adult – Sphere of activity includes everything until all appropriate actions are completed. family member(s) incapable of self-care for which the Commander is responsible References: AR 20-1 http://www.usapa. regardless of age. − IGs provide assistance, conduct in- army.mil/pdffiles/r20 spections, investigations and/or investiga- NONSUPPORT OF FAMILY tive inquiries, and also teach and train CARE PLANS ESSENTIAL − Ultimately the IG is the extension of MEMBERS During these changing times in our In USAREUR, 40 percent of the In- the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Army and the pace of deployments, unit spector General Action Requests are non- Commander commanders face serious problems with support of family members. As Soldiers, − IGs can only advise, not order or di- Family Care Plans It appears that los- we are obligated by regulation to support rect a Commander to act upon a situation ing commanders are not counseling their our families. AR 608-99 governs family − IGs can inquire/investigate violations Soldiers on FCP responsibilities once they support, child custody, and paternity. of laws, regulations, policies and direc- receive assignment instructions to an out- A Soldier is required to provide fi- tives side United States unit or once a Soldier nancial support to family members. This is identified as being pregnant or NLT obligation is frequently complicated when WHO MUST COOPERATE 90 days from expected date of birth. AR the Soldier is geographically separated WITH AN IG? 600-20 Chapter 5 outlines the details and from the family. In the majority of these − Army Active duty personnel, Reserve responsibilities of the commander. situations, the Soldier and the family can (Federal Status), National Guard (Federal manage the financial support without com- Status) and other DoD military and civil- WHO REQUIRES A FAMILY mand involvement. These arrangements ians must cooperate with an IG CARE PLAN? may include joint checking accounts or 1. A pregnant Soldier who- voluntary allotments to the family as ap- PENALTIES FOR MAKING (a) Has no spouse; is divorced, wid- propriate. FALSE STATEMENTS owed, or separated; or is residing without The commander must become involved − Army Regulation 20-1 establishes the her spouse. when the parties are unable to agree on a prohibition against making an unlawful (b) Is married to another service mem- proper method to provide financial support communication with an Inspector General, ber of an Active or Reserve component to the family members. This obligation Member of Congress, or Office of Special of any service (Army, Air Force, Navy, does not arise until a family member or Counsel. Persons subject to this regula- Marines or Coast Guard). an authorized representative of the family tion will not knowingly make an unlawful 2. A Soldier who has no spouse; is member complains to the command that communication with an IG. An example of divorced, widowed or separated, or is the Soldier is failing to provide proper unlawful communication is a false official residing apart from his or her spouse; who support. statement (Article 107, Uniform Code of has joint or full legal and physical custody The company or battalion commander, Military Justice.) of one or more family members under as appropriate, will fully investigate every − Personnel subject to the UCMJ the age of 19 (or who has adult family inquiry alleging financial nonsupport on who make unlawful communications members) incapable of self-care regardless the part of a Soldier and provide com- are subject to punishment under Article of age. plete, accurate, and timely information 92, UCMJ. They may also be subject to 3. A Soldier who is divorced (not to the individual making the inquiry. The adverse administrative action, and other remarried) and who has liberal or ex- commander should seek legal advice from adverse action authorized by the United tended visitation rights by court decree the servicing SJA office if in doubt as to States Code or Federal Regulations. which would allow family members to be the requirements or application of this solely in the Soldier’s care in excess of 30 regulation in a particular case. This advice should not come from a legal assistance IGs FOLLOW-UP ON ALL IS- consecutive days. 4. A Soldier whose spouse is incapable attorney who advocates the client’s inter- SUES of self-care or is otherwise physically, ests. The responsible commander will send IGs will not close cases until all issues mentally, or emotionally disabled so as to a written reply in response to each inquiry have been thoroughly addressed and IG require special care or assistance. within 14 days of receipt. responsibilities have been fulfilled. A pri-

Vol.2, Issue 1 - April 2006 7 Bavarian lodge and resort offers great R & R value Long revered as one of the most desir- modern resort hotel in Garmisch-Parten- The R & R program is available only able destinations in the Bavarian Alps, the kirchen. The Edelweiss Lodge and Resort to service members on R & R leave from Garmisch-Partenkirchen area is an idyllic will continue the long AFRC Europe tradi- a 12-month assignment to a country in location nestled at the foot of sweeping tion of providing recreation, sports, tours Central Command area of responsibility Alpine vistas and home to the Edelweiss and lodging for our overseas American which is in direct support of OIF or OEF. Lodge and Resort (www.edelweiss- servicemembers and their families. Servicemembers who have just imme- lodgeandresort.com). Just 56 miles from The Edelweiss Lodge and Resorts’ diately completed a 12-month tour may Munich, 34 miles from Innsbruck, the mission is to support readiness and service also participate while their unit is in a Edelweiss Lodge block leave status. and Resort is (Guests must pro- located in the heart vide their DA31 of Europe. upon check in.) For 60 years, To allow the the Armed Forces maximum number Recreation Centers of Soldiers and in Europe have family members supported the Eu- to participate in ropean command the block leave with rest and rec- Operation R & R reation locations Program, reserva- for U.S. servicemembers and their families member well-being. To complete that tions are limited to two nights. If space in the beautiful Bavarian Alps. Established mission, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is is available, block leave participants may in the winter of 1945-46 as an R & R cen- offering a special package that is easy on extend their stay the evening prior to ter for the U.S. Occupation Forces, AFRC the pocket book and big on relaxation. check out. immediately initiated programs to enhance Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation For more information go to the AFRC the morale of the war-weary Soldiers. In Enduring Freedom service members and Europe website at www.afrceurope.com or the spring of 2000, the U.S. Army senior their families are encouraged to make the call (011-49) 8821-9440 from USA, (49) leadership and congress approved plans to most of their R & R leave and take a vaca- 8821-9440 from Europe, or 08821-9440 consolidate AFRC-Europe and construct a tion in beautiful Bavaria. from Germany.

Photo by Spc. Matthis Chiroux Veterans from the 65th and 71st Infantry Divisions and 7th Corps Support Command Soldiers pose with their hosts at the Hotel Wilder Mann in Passau, Germany on March 21 following a gala dinner held in honor of the World War II liberators. (See story, p. 5)

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