Vol. 47, No. 13, November 2018 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community www.stuttgartcitizen.com

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2 3 ‘Wardawgs’ at home on the range

By John Reese Photos by visual information specialist Rey USAG Stuttgart Public A airs Ramon (1, 2), and Jason Johnston (3, 4 and 5), 7th Army Training Command. Soldiers of the 554th Military 1. The Wardawgs approach the fi ring Police Company, 709th MP Battalion line as the day begins. “Warriors,” 18th MP Brigade, 21st 2. Sgt. Amore Archer, 554th range Theater Sustainment Command, safety offi cer, provides marksman- conducted M-4 rifle training during ship guidance to Pfc. Christopher a live-fire qualification course, Oct. Smith. 17, on the Panzer Kaserne range. 3. The view as you approach the The 554th “Wardawgs” serve as the range. police force for the USAG Stuttgart’s 4. Clips of 5.56 mm rifl e rounds await military community and are the the fi ring line. MPs who patrol the garrison to keep 5. Staff Sgt. Brian Shipway gives di- it safe. rections to the Wardawgs.

4 5 Page 2 NEWS The Citizen, November 2018 Retirees offered one-stop shop of services and appreciation at RAD Story and photos by 24 agencies, according to organizer not been forgotten,” Norvel said. “It’s nearly two-hour drive in the best of Bardia Khajenoori and garrison Retiree Services O cer important to have all these agencies tra c conditions. USAG Stuttgart Public A airs Gus Norvel. here at one time because many retir- Emily Valles, an Air Force re- “Retiree Appreciation Day is ees in Europe are in remote areas or tiree who has been in the Stuttgart USAG Stuttgart welcomed re- meant to pay tribute to retirees who far from their old post.” region nearly twenty years, agreed tired U.S. military personnel from have honorably served in our mili- Norvel said that participants came that convenience is a major factor in all services to its annual Retiree tary and to show them that they have from as far away as Augsburg—a a community whose members and Appreciation Day held on October 25 installations can be so geographi- at Patch Barracks. cally dispersed. “It’s really hard to  e event brought together a va- keep track of so many changes, from riety of di erent agencies and orga- Tricare policies to postal availability, nizations to provide information and so the one-stop shop is very helpful to services under one roof, with par- stay connected,” said Valles. ticipants ranging from the Veterans Col. Neal Corson, garrison com- Administration to the American mander, pointed out in his opening Legion.  e Stuttgart Law Center remarks that retirees play an important and Dental Clinic were on hand to ambassadorial role—not only at home, arrange appointments (with some to areas and people who may have little dental patients being seen within connection to the armed forces, but hours), and the Health Clinic even of- also to the German communities in fered  u shots on site. Attendees were which many are now integrated. For also treated to brie ngs from Mark that reason and others, “retirees are an Overberg and Stacy Hendrix, retiree extremely important population for us services chiefs of the Department of to support,” said Corson. the Army and IMCOM Directorate- To that end, the garrison is active- Europe, respectively. New to this ly recruiting members to its Retiree year’s agenda was a presentation on Council, which gives voice to the host nation tax implications for ac- needs and concerns of local retirees tive and retired service members in of any service. Interested candidates Germany. Phil Masterson, of the garrison Directorate of Human Resources, looks up should contact the Retiree Services Coordination for the gathering state ballot information for Emily Valles at the Voter Assistance table at Re- O ce at 07031-15-2641 for more took nearly ve months and involved tiree Appreciation Day. information. Classifi ed document destruction facility just got more destructive Story and photo by Larry Reilly instead of piecemeal shredding. could do was dispose of it, which was USAG Stuttgart Public A airs “Being able to shred our classi ed not always so easily done,” said Burgess. documents in large bulk quantities re- “ e upgraded machine produces After nearly two months of being ally saves us time,” said intelligence good-sized combustible briquettes closed for some upgrades to its de- specialist Petty O cer 3rd Class Sara that can be burned to create fuel.  e structive capability, the 405th AFSB Jacobs, Special Operations-Europe. briquettes are so much more environ- Logistics Readiness Center-Stuttgart “We would spend up to six hours at a mentally friendly than the pulp.” Classi ed Document Destruction time shredding our classi ed docu- Along with the destructive upgrade Facility (CDDF) on Patch Barracks re- ments. With the upgrades, we are done capabilities of the facility, the following opened its doors, Oct. 15. Petty Offi cer 3rd Class Sara Jacobs is in half that time.” new operating hours were established.  e facility added some new teeth one of the fi rst customers in Europe Stronger and faster chewing capa- to its bite with an upgraded hard drive to shred classifi ed documents using bility weren’t the only improvements shredder that literally chews up laptop the CDDF’s new system, Oct. 15. to the destructive power of the CDDF. How to make your CDDF computers and spits the pieces out in A new system that processes the shred- appointment a matter of moments.  e destructive phones is a nice added feature,” said ded documents to its nal product has Use of the CDDF is by metal shredder also chews up lap top Curtis Burgess, facility manager. earned praise from environmental- appointment only, Monday– computers and cell phones, and dis- One of the two large paper shred- friendly folks. Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. charges the shredded metal pieces into ding disintegrator machines housed “In the past, after the documents The facility is closed on a bin for easy disposal. in the facility also received some up- had gone through the entire process, Fridays and American holidays. “ e shedder’s ability to quickly grades that now enable it to shred the nal product was nothing more Call 430-5500 or 0711-680-5500. dispose of laptop computers and cell classi ed paper documents in bulk than a ne powdery pulp, and all we

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Story and photos by John Reese runners. Since the familiar race clock USAG Stuttgart Public A airs was for personal best only, names and times weren’t recorded. A bitterly cold Saturday morning May Siegrist, herself a marathoner, didn’t dissuade costumed runners, didn’t run, but endured the cold to cheer walkers, babies in strollers and a half- on her 16-year-old daughter, Isabella. dozen dogs from participating in the “We came from Hawaii,” Siegrist Great Pumpkin 5k, or keep hundreds of said, noting she was born in the warm community members, especially little Philippines but grew up in Germany. ones, from enjoying the garrison’s an- “ is weather is a very big di erence nual Harvest Festival, Oct. 27. from Honolulu. We just got here last e day began with runners doing summer.” laps around Patch Barracks’ Husky Field By the time the 5k was done, the just to stay warm before loudspeakers Harvest Fest was in full swing. Costumed heralded the start of the 5k with Michael kids went down a lane of 15 decorated Jackson’s “ riller.” cars for trunk-or-treat, played assorted “ is race is not timed, so no el- games or made crafts, and a popular bowing, no tripping and no  ghting to new addition, pony rides, were all busy. the  nish,” said Cait Oblaender, USAG Many parents wore costumes. Stuttgart Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility manager. “Today ev- A highlight of the morning was the erybody is a winner.” reading of the children’s book “ e Bear She added a warning that the course and the Piano” by deputy to the garrison might be a little slippery due to earlier commander Kathryn McNeely. e Hub light rain that later became a dusting of was packed with families, with more snow. continuing to join as McNeely read the “It’s freezing!” Oblaender said with story. All of the children in attendance a shiver. “But it’s not raining, so I’m not received a copy of the book, with many complaining.” of them turning the pages following the e course, all on post and clearly narrative. marked with signage, was safely navigat- e well-attended fest drew to a ed by the 95 runners, about half of those conclusion shortly before the snow be- Child and Youth Services cross country gan to fall. Garrison celebrates Hispanic Heritage Story and photos by John Reese team because of his Latin-American USAG Stuttgart Public A airs origins. It was the first time he’d been asked to speak as such an The USAG Stuttgart and event in Germany. U.S. African Command Equal “I think it’s strikingly interest- Opportunity Offices joined forc- ing that you would have somebody es with the Special Operations of Hispanic descent make opening Command Europe senior enlisted remarks. I was graciously asked by leader to bring the community Command Sgt. Major Toese Tia,” the Hispanic Heritage Month ob- Holmes said. “I was proud to do it servance at the Panzer Exchange, and I think its absolutely important Oct.13. that we embrace not only the eth- Held within the Exchange mall nicity of Hispanic origin, but eth- at the 4-way intersection near the nicities of the international world, entrance, the event featured a salsa because we have people from many dance performance by the team countries who serve in the United of Claudia and Chico, a cake cut- States military. I think it’s important ting and food sampling of Mexican that we take time to reflect that and cuisine. thank them for their service.” A complimentary sampling of Mexican food is served up for the garrison’s “We have taquitos, beans, rice, Master Sgt. Deonda M. Clarke, Hispanic Heritage Month observance by Wendy Webster. guacamole and salsa,” said Wendy AFRICOM EO, kept the celebration Webster, who dished up gener- moving as emcee. Mexican music and more.” ous samples along with other vol- A few partners took to the dance Hispanic Heritage Month goes What’s coming up next unteers, including Carolyn Becks, floor after the performance, swirl- back to 1968, explained Sgt. 1st e next EO event com- manager, USAG Stuttgart Equal ing to Hispanic music by DJ Anjo Class Pierre Boynton, garrison EO ing up in November will be Employment Opportunity. Webster Marte, a native of the Dominican adviser. the National Native American noted that samples were very popu- Republic. Marte has been spinning “We recognize the contributions Heritage Month observance. lar with attendees, especially the records in clubs and at events in made and the important presence Details will be provided as they fresh guacamole. Germany for 30 years, specializing of Hispanic and Latino Americans become available, or contact Guest speaker Command Sgt. in salsa. to the United States and celebrate the garrison EO at 431-3756. Maj. Bruce Holmes, SOCEUR, “Right now in Germany, danc- their heritage and culture,” Boynton e garrison EEO o ce’s who came to Stuttgart about four ing is cool,” Marte said. “The said. “The observance is celebrated new location is in rooms 408 months ago from Fort Bragg, North Stuttgart community can partici- during this timeframe due to the and 409, Bldg. 2948, Panzer Carolina, said he felt honored to pate on Latin nights every fourth many significant events for various Kaserne. Call 431-3355 for more be personally invited to speak by Saturday of the month in the Patch Hispanic communities which fall information. the garrison installation command Community Club. We have salsa, within the observance period.” Page 4 NEWS The Citizen, November 2018 Energy resilience enables Army readiness By Melanie Chaballe, Mark Fricke opportunity to help us reduce the over- least, also keep an eye on your appli- around them. Program your thermo- and Corinna Fritz all energy consumption and increase ances (e.g. dishwasher) to highlight stat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 de- USAG Stuttgart Directorate of the garrison’s resiliency. leaks as soon as possible. grees Celsius) in occupied working and Public Works Operations living spaces and check that the unoc- & Maintenance Increase energy resilience Use energy wisely! cupied times have a lower temperature Energy is a mission enabler and a Ensuring energy and water supply set point. If you decrease your set point The Army is working hard to secure force multiplier for a ready and resilient to mission critical facilities is one of the by 2 degrees Fahrenheit (or by 1 degree critical missions on our installations by Army. Make sure you are not wasting Army’s top priorities. Living, working Celsius), you will decrease the energy providing necessary energy and water. energy by turning off everything you or accomplishing a mission without consumption by about 8%! This will not be easy, nor free, but every are not using. Turn lights off when you energy or resources can be hard or When you purchase new applianc- one of you can help lowering the im- leave the room, turn TVs and monitors even impossible. By reading this you es, look for Energy Star or European plementation cost. How? By decreas- off when you are not watching them, start thinking of backup solutions such Label A (or better) products. They ing our needs. The less we consume, turn off or even unplug any appliance as backup generators, batteries, renew- sometimes cost a little bit more but the less we pay of course, but also the that is not being used. Most of appli- able energy, etc. True, but it all starts they can save up to 30% compared to less backup we will need. ances will continue to use electricity in with energy and water conservation. conventional equipment. They will There are many things you can do standby mode. Why? Because the less you consume, also use less power in standby mode. on a daily basis that will help decrease the less backup you will need to ac- And even if you have energy efficient the energy and water consumption, Water conservation complish the mission. appliances, use them wisely and wait both at work and at home. The first step in reducing our wa- There are so many things you can to have full loads of laundry or dishes ter footprint at work and at home is to easily do to save energy and water for example. First of all, stop the waste! be watchful for potential water leaks. with very little impact on your daily Millions can be saved by reduc- Dripping water taps will not instantly routine and comfort, both at work and ing the energy and water consump- Every little thing you save will de- have a big effect on the bill but will at home. tion at the garrison level. The less we crease our overall consumption and gradually increase the consumption, As winter arrives, a lot of savings consume, the lower the bills, but also so will decrease our backup needs. which can add up to thousands of gal- can be done with heating. Close doors the less backup infrastructure we will Following these tips will give you the lons/liters within a year. Last but not and windows and check the seals need to implement and pay for. Community awareness tested for domestic violence Photo, story and poem just wanted me out of there.” When he to lunch where she was surrounded by Nicole Staples went shopping, he said “the cashier by several community members. One Bruised and battered Domestic Violence Victim Advocate never looked at me.” person asked her about her soup but I struggled through my day Family Advocacy Program The second volunteer entered the didn’t question the marks on her arm food court and a and face; a friend Did you see me? Are we, as individuals, so self-ab- man almost fell “Our lives begin to end simply asked what Or did you look away? sorbed that we don’t notice another over himself be- the day we become her grandchildren Did you notice the bruises? person’s suffering? cause he couldn’t had done to her. The black and the blue During October’s Domestic stop looking at silent about the things The com- Violence Awareness campaign, the her in disbelief; a that matter.” munity’s re- Did you question their origin Army Community Service’s Family young man did a sponses weren’t Or was it too hard for you? Advocacy Program put this question double-take and Dr. Martin Luther King surprising–we Did you want to ask to the test during its “Dare to Ask” couldn’t get away live in a world campaign, conducted to see how gar- fast enough. While at Patch Barracks, where everyone is preoccupied with Or did you shy away? rison community members would re- she met an acquaintance and they their personal electronic devices. You could have been spond to individuals who had signifi- engaged in conversation, but she was Communicating with one another is My HERO today! cant visible bruises. never asked about her what happened no longer a priority. With the help of Stuttgart High to face; two people who did inquire Can we School drama teacher Brandi about the bruising were friends. promise Johansen, three volunteers were The third volunteer said that when one another transformed into battered spouses. she greeted a young child, the mother to make a Once the make-up was applied, the pulled the child away. She then went change? volunteers ventured out into the com- munity; the first volunteer, a male, had a handprint on his right cheek; the second, a female, had a black eye and grab marks on her left forearm; and the third, a female, had a black eye and cut above her lip. As they went into the community, the first thing they no- ticed was how self-conscious they felt. Making eye contact and being sur- rounded by people felt awkward and uncomfortable. Completing simple tasks felt distressing. Their worldview through the eyes of a survivor became very different. The reaction from the community was mixed. “Nobody wanted to engage with me and people looked away,” the male volunteer observed. When he ordered Volunteer #3 displays her black eye makeup for the food, his food was in hand before the Domestic Violence Awareness Month social experi- receipt ever left the machine. “They ment during October. The Citizen, November 2018 NEWS Page 5 APO announces holiday mailing deadlines By USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs, Army Postal Service and USPS.com

The holidays will be here before you know it. With that in mind, the U.S. Postal Service and the Army Post Office have the mailing deadlines for the expected delivery of cards and gifts to your loved ones this holiday season. Also, remember to pick up your parcels from your community mail rooms as soon as they arrive, as the sheer vol- ume of packages swamps the CMRs.

2018 Holiday Shipping Deadlines The garrison Army Post Office recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to domestic U.S. addresses:

• Nov. 27 SAM/USPS Retail Ground® • Dec. 11 Priority Mail and First- Class Mail Photo by U.S. Postal Service • Dec. 17 USPS Priority Mail Express® is now a thing of the past. Instead, Dec. 17 will be the Postal Service’s international and military mail- the Postal Service now has a busiest busiest day online with more than ing, shipping deadlines and Santa To get them there in time for time, and it starts two weeks before eight million consumers predicted mail can be found at usps.com/ Hanukkah, which starts on Dec. 2 Christmas. Beginning the week of to visit usps.com for help shipping holidaynews. this year, subtract 23 days from the Dec. 10, customer traffic is expected that special holiday gift. It’s predicted deadlines. to increase and the Postal Service that nearly 105 million consumers Avoid prohibited items to or from Delivery by the holiday is not a guar- expects to deliver nearly 200 mil- will visit the USPS website between the APO antee unless otherwise noted; dates are lion packages per week during these Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The USAG Stuttgart Customs Office for estimated delivery before Dec. 25. two weeks. The week of Dec. 17-23 is And usps.com is always open. It’s in Bldg. 2915, Panzer Kaserne, is open Actual delivery date may vary depend- predicted to be the busiest mailing, estimated nearly 400,000 consum- weekdays (except holidays), 7:45 a.m. – ing on origin, destination, Post Office shipping and delivery week. During ers will use the Click-N-Ship® feature noon, and 1 – 3:45 acceptance date and time and other this week alone, the Postal Service and other online services on Dec. 17 p.m. Call 431- conditions. Some restrictions apply. expects to process and deliver near- to order free Priority Mail boxes, print 2731 or 07031- ly three billion pieces of First-Class shipping labels or purchase postage. 15-2731. More Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days Mail, including greeting cards. ad­vice to mail Thanks to more people shop- New for this Year questions and ping earlier and shopping online, the Online More USPS holiday news and in- in­for­mation is Postal Service’s “busiest day” notion The Postal Service anticipates formation, including all domestic, also avai­lable at: 'Operation Angel Tree' begins at Panzer Exchange, Nov. 21 Story and photos by Army Community Service USAG Stuttgart

With the 2018 holiday season ap- proaching, a feeling of joy is in the air. For some community members, this time of year can bring stress, especially if they are experiencing financial hardship. Operation Angel Tree gives the USAG Stuttgart military community an opportunity to highlight its mot- to, “I’m glad I live here,” by sharing holiday happiness with those fami- lies needing assistance in providing gifts for their children. During the month of November, representatives, Army Community Exchange will be displayed through their receiving families from ACS units, tenant and private organiza- Service, and the Family & Morale, Dec. 14 ; during this time, sponsors Dec. 19–20. Gifts will be distributed tions can nominate deserving junior Welfare and Recreation website. A may select “angels” (display cards to the families in time for the holiday enlisted families in grades E1-E5, supervisor/command team desig- noting age, size, and wishes) from celebration. and civilians in grades GS 6/NAF nee will need to sign-off on the nom- the tree and purchase gifts for them. In 2017, the Stuttgart military equivalent or below, for Operation ination before submission. Wrapped gifts need to be turned in community provided gifts for 83 Angel Tree. Exceptions to eligibil- The kick-off for the garrison’s at ACS or in the PX customer ser- children. ity are made on a case by case ba- Angel Tree will take place at 1 vice area no later than noon, Dec. For questions about Operation sis. Nomination forms can be ob- p.m., Nov. 21, in the Panzer Main 14. Unit/organizational represen- Angel Tree, call ACS at 431-3362 or tained from unit/organizational Exchange mall. A tree donated by the tatives are asked to pick up gifts for 07031-15-3362. Page 6 NEWS The Citizen, November 2018 AODC redesigned course now available By David Howey or high-level organizations. Army Management Sta College  e AODC contains topics such as problem solving, coordinating, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. – Army brie ng, professional ethics, time Management Sta College launched management, meeting management, a newly-designed version of its classic persuading, negotiating and writing. Action O cer Development Course. “ e interactive format and  is newly-redesigned AODC has checks on learning were easy to fol- been available for students in the low.  is training provides a foun- Army Learning Management System dation that is essential to an ever- since Oct. 1. changing workforce,” DeCarlo-White “Our goal with the AODC has said. always been to provide students Photo by Chad Cardwell, Army Management Sta College Army interns are required to com- with a value-added learning expe- The new online AODC is available to Soldiers and Army civilians for career de- plete the AODC as part of their in- rience.  is redesign helps us do velopment. tern program according to AR 350-1. that more smoothly and e ciently,” Any Soldier or member of the Army said Kim Summers, director, Army lead them through the content. Action O cer Development Course Civilian Corps can take the AODC as Management Sta College. Doctrinal references were updated are vital in any career  eld and can self-development.  e AODC was completed by to insure that students have access to be applied to day-to-day activities, countless Soldiers and Army civilians the most current Army sources.  e events and long-range planning. Take action! since the early 2000s.  e software course also contains take-aways in We all work more e ectively when Become an Action Offi cer that was originally used to develop the form of downloadable  les with we know how to navigate resources, the course became obsolete and the all of the course material. work as a team and plan e ciently,” To register for the AODC, course reverted to what is known as In August, 27 students, both Army said Holly DeCarlo-White, USAG Army Civilian Corps members “ at  les,” or static document  les Civilian Corps members and Soldiers Stuttgart, one of the students who and Soldiers should go through with no interactivity and little student from all over the Army completed a completed the group trial. the Civilian Human Resources control. group trial, commonly known as a pi-  e term Action O cer, while not Training Application System During  scal year 2018, AMSC put lot (a group trial helps validate both always part of a formal job descrip- (CHRTAS) website at www. the AODC through a soft revision of the lesson content and the technical tion, applies to anyone who takes ac- atrrs.army.mil/channels/chr- both the content and the presenta- navigation of the course). After a 12- tions on the part of a senior leader to tas/student/logon.aspx. tion of the content.  is means that day pilot period, the newly-designed solve a problem, research an issue, students now click through guided course was validated. implement a new policy, or coordi- screens with graphics and text that “" e practices throughout this nate actions with peer, subordinate, The Citizen, November 2018 ask a jag Page 7 Understanding the Military Justice Act of 2016 By Capt. Nicole A. Oberjuerge which directed wide-spread changes described the Act as the most signifi- structural changes that align the Judge Advocate Chief to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. cant reforms to the UCMJ since it was court-martial process more closely Client Services The legislation was the culmination of enacted. To effectively implement the with those of federal district courts. Stuttgart Law Center a directive in 2013 that the Secretary new “significant reforms,” the Army Some of these reforms include the of Defense analyze the military justice Judge Advocate General Corps cre- following modifications: Military Some members of the Stuttgart mil- system and provide recommenda- ated a mobile training team to visit Judges have increased authority to itary community probably wonder why tions for reforms and modernization. every Army installation prior to Jan. act on cases before referral to a court- the Stuttgart Law Center was closed for After years of analysis, a working group 1 to provide in-person training for all martial, and make decisions on re- several days in October; it was because provided recommended changes to members of the JAG Corps. All judge quests for investigative subpoenas, the SLC team was directed to travel to Congress, which adopted most of advocates in the European theater warrants, and wiretaps. Sembach for mandatory training on the recommendations. The changes were required to travel to Sembach, Another major change is the cre- the Military Justice Act of 2016. go into effect in approximately two Wiesbaden or Grafenwoehr in October ation of a judge-alone Special Court- Congress passed the Military Justice months from now on Jan.1, 2019. for the training. Martial, in which a judge can adjudge Act of 2016 in December of that year, The late Sen. John McCain The Act makes importantconfinement for up to six months. The Act also provides for new panel member sizes, fragmented sentenc- U.S. & GERMAN ATTORNEYS ing similar to federal courts and fur- US & German Divorces • Support Issues ther restrictions on a convening au- Wills and Probate • Employment • EEO • MSPB Personal Injury • Contractor Issues • Tax thority’s post-trial powers. 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Neal Corson, garrison attendees, and to work it off, Beginning the round of commander, carves ham for there will be free bowling and feasts is the 10th Special Thanksgiving 2017 diners. shoe rentals, and prizes. For Forces Group (Airborne) more info, talk to your unit dining facility on Panzer extensive variety of desserts. BOSS representative or call Opening Hours Kaserne, traditionally served The dining area will be dec- 430-5270 or 0711-680-5270. Saturday from 12:00 pm Sunday from 11:00 am by officers and senior non- orated with fall colors and The third and final feast, Tuesday-Friday from 16:00 pm commissioned officers clad candles on the tables, and hosted by the USO and held Mondays closed in Army Service Uniforms, the seating rearranged fest- at the 10th SFG DFAC on Reservations 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday, style for. Prices for the special Thanksgiving Day (see re- 0711 63 39 66 40 Nov. 20. Although the 2018 meal, according to the 405th lated story this page). To-go [email protected] www.schlossturm-stuttgart.com menu was not available at Logistics Readiness Center– boxes will be prepared for es- press time, the 2017 menu Stuttgart, will be $9.10 for the sential personnel who must Traditional Bavarian/Swabian restaurant with over 300 seats... May it be a included turkey (of course), standard meal and $6.80 for remain at their duty stations. nice quiet meal, birthday party or a larger scale event, Braustube Schloss- slow-barbecued whole pigs, the family members of enlist- Guests at the Panzer and turm is the perfect location. roast beef, king crab, shrimp, ed personnel in pay grades Kelley Hotels are invited to and all of the usual side dish- E-1 through E-4. be part of the USO family or SI-Centrum Stuttgart Plieninger Straße 109 70567 Stuttgart es, plus the salad bar and an The garrison’s Bettersign up for a to-go box. Celebrate Thanksgiving with the USO Center-Stuttgart By Sarah Kemp Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22. internet café consisting of five Manager, USO Center-Stuttgart Last year, the USO served 345 customer computers capable meals. Reservations are re- of printing and complete with Thanksgiving dinner is the quired (visit the USO Stuttgart CAC card access. It offers free best meal of the year! Facebook page), and the meal WiFi, free phone calls locally The USO wants theis free. Sign-ups opened Oct. and to the States, donated Stuttgart military commu- 29 for single and unaccom- maps and brochures of the nity to know that the holidays panied service members; the surrounding area to include don’t have to be spent alone. rest of the community can the public transportation sys- Our team is excited to pass the sign-up Nov. 5–16. The USO tem. There’s also free refresh- Serving for 15 years butter, tell stories and jokes team looks forward to cel- ments (sodas, coffee, bottled with each other, and serve ebrating the holiday with its water, a variety of snacks and eat (maybe too much–af- USAG Stuttgart family. and fresh, hot popcorn). ter all, it’s Thanksgiving). With Visit the USO Center on Additionally, there’s satellite/ the USO “Thanks for Giving” Panzer Kaserne, located on cable HDTV with television and a lunch on Thanksgiving the 3rd floor of Bldg. 2915, stations from the States, a Day, it looks forward to cel- and open weekdays 8 a.m.–6 children’s play area and many ebrating the holiday with the p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.– tables and comfortable chairs community. 2 p.m. The Center features and couches to relax. Call Unit points of contact can a nice lounge area with an 07031-2019012. nominate families for the Thanks for Giving program in late October. Community members can help provide EVERY MONDAY EVERY FRIDAY a Thanksgiving meal with BIDDY’S TRIVIA QUIZ LIVE DJ pitcher dinkelacker 1,5l all the fixings for nominated bring your team only €10,50 families by purchasing a USO Thanks for Giving bag at the EVERY TUESDAY EVERY SATURDAY Patch Commissary. Last year, BIDDY’S TEXAM HOLD EM POKER LIVE MUSIC join the party with the bottle the generous Stuttgart com- EVERY SUNDAY munity donated more than EVERY WEDNESDAY LIVE SPORTS pint guinness $5,000 in grocery items! On BIDDY’S KARAOKE PARTY only €4,20 Nov. 17, the nominated fami- best party in town lies can stop by to pick up EVERY THURSDAY their bags and frozen turkeys OPEN MIC NIGHT come on stage to prepare their own delicious holiday meal at home. SPECIAL EVENTS IN NOVEMBER Thanks to our friends SAT NOV 3: PARTY HITS Biddy Early’s at the 1st Battalion, 10th SAT NOV 10: ” MADISON BOW” LIVE PARTY HITS Irish Pub Special Forces Group din- SAT NOV 17: ” SEAN TRACY BAND” LIVE ROCK AND FOLK SAT NOV 24: ” THE PAUL DALY BAND” ing facility, the USO will be BIDDY EARLYS 25TH BIRTHDAY PARTY serving up all of the turkey day favorites for lunch on Biddy Early’s Irish Pub, Marienstraße 28, 70178 Stuttgart, 0711-6159853, [email protected] The Citizen, November 2018 CULTURE Page 9 ‘Avenue Q’ headlines the 2018 theatre season Story by Larry Reilly Photos by Kevin Abel A Christmas Carol: USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Nov. 30–Dec. 16 “A Christmas Carol,” the 1843 The crew at Stuttgart Theatre novella by Charles Dickens, is one Center kicked off its 2018/19 season of the celebrated British author's on Oct. 19 with the performance of best-known works. It is the story “Avenue Q”, a three time Tony Award of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy mi- winning musical. ser who hates Christmas, but is Avenue Q is a unique play that ad- transformed into a caring, kindly dresses issues and concerns people person through the visitations of experience as they enter adulthood four ghosts. The classic work has and are forced to accept the fact the been dramatized and adapted teachings they learned from chil- countless times for virtually every dren’s television shows about being medium and performance genre. special or that they could do anything Tickets cost $17 for adults and $15 they wanted were a little misleading. for students. The musical is notable for the use of puppets, animated by uncon- Madagascar: Feb. 2–10 cealed puppeteers, to address adult “Madagascar” is a youth pro- topics such as racism, sexuality and A dejected Princeton (right) collapses into a pile of pizza and takeout boxes duction that is not part of the the- pornography to name a few. as the Bad Idea Bears arrive to lead him further astray. atre’s season ticket package. The Saying that the show is filled with cast will include up to 30 members adult material and not suitable for on key, and often sung with great A couple of newcomers to the ages 8–18. It’s a musical adventure the little monsters, which is the warn- emotion via the mouths of puppets. stage include, Major Manley, who that follows all of your favorite ing on the program, is an understate- The cast includes some of the core puppeteers Nicky, Rod’s roommate; animal friends as they escape from ment as a slew of sexual innuendoes STC actors such as Nathan Dehnke, Danny Kelleher, who plays one of the New York`s Central Park Zoo and naughty four letter words bom- who hasn’t found a role he could the three human roles and shows and find themselves on a journey bard the audience’s senses through- couldn’t perform well, and as the his talents as an actor with a sense to Madagascar. Lots of colorful out the performance. puppeteer of Princeton, a naïve young of humor; Christina Crowder, who customs and young talented ac- That said, once theatergoers ad- man who is just searching for his pur- literally lends a hand to Nicky and tors and actresses will fill the stage just to the fact the play actually cen- pose, Nathan shines in the role even if lends her voice to teacher Mrs. T.; on this limited show production. ters on the puppets and not the hu- it is second fiddle to a puppet. Joan Luu, who plays another of the Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 mans who tote the little guys and gals Another cast member who graced three human roles as Christmas Eve, for students. around the stage, the 20 varying adult the STC stage a couple of times during a feisty Japanese immigrant trying to topic skits brought on much laughter the last year’s performances is Sarah find work as a therapist; with “him” Witness for the Prosecution: from the audience. Watson, whose talents as an actress (her husband), and Autumn Mann, March 15–31 The challenge for the cast is to and singer are highlighted in her pup- who puppeteers Ricky, one of the The theatre cast gets serious learn the lines, recite them flawlessly peteer role as Kate Monster, a young bad idea bears. with this courtroom drama that and do so while trying to convince the lass looking for that elusive guy. Avenue Q may not be right for the has roots dating back to 1957 as a audience that the puppets are doing Other favorites of the STC stage faint of heart or for the young in age, film. A master barrister in ill health the talking instead of the humans.. include: Kira Dominique Lenz, who but the talents the cast displays in takes on a client accused of mur- The cast does a great job of being puppeteers Lucy, the lady of the night this performance proves once again dering a rich, older widow, despite the puppets, and the humans, who and any other time of the day; Axel why the Stuttgart Theater Center is the objections of his private nurse. actually play human roles, do a great Schwaigert, who puppeteers Trekkie the best in the land. Strong circumstantial evidence job of interacting with the puppets as Monster, who makes known the true The remaining Avenue Q perfor- points to the client as the killer, but if they were real. value of the internet; Jovone’ Lewis, mances will be held on Nov. 2 and 3 the barrister believes his client is As Avenue Q is a musical and not who plays the role of Gary Coleman, at 7:30 p.m. and the finale Nov. 4 at innocent. The plot takes the audi- a puppet show, the cast’s rendition of yes that Gary Coleman; Dennis 3 p.m. ence on an unlikely ride of what is the numerous songs sung throughout Austin, who puppeteers Rod, who re- To reserve seats, call 421-3258 or and what isn’t, with an interesting the two-hour performance were right veals he is a gay puppet. 0711-7293258. ending. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $15 for students.

Mamma Mia: May 17–June 17 “Mamma Mia” is a jukebox musical written by British play- wright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart- topper hit "Mamma Mia.” The mu- sical includes such hits as “Super Trouper,” “Lay All Your Love on Me,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Voulez- Vous” and “SOS.” More than 60 million people have seen the show since its released in 2008. Tickets - cost $17 for adults and $15 for Cast members watch as housemates Rod (far left) and Nicky argue about Rod’s relationship status after attending students. Christmas Eve and Brian’s wedding. Page 10 HEALTH The Citizen, November 2018 What can you do to fi ght the fl u? By Ashley Patoka Tip #2: Take every-day preven- "People who are at high risk of season's  u vaccine will be in Europe, Regional Health Command Europe tive action! developing complications from the the vaccination is still recommended Hand hygiene is key in stopping  u include children younger than as it may make the illness milder and e weather is getting cooler and the spread of germs, LeFrancis said. 5, adults over 65 years old, pregnant prevent hospitalization if the  u is noses are starting to run–all the telltale In addition, always cover your mouth women, and people with certain med- contracted. signs of the beginning of  u season. when you cough or sneeze and avoid ical conditions like asthma or heart With these tips from Regional Health touching your eyes, nose and mouth. disease," LeFrancis said. Command Europe, you won't need to " at keeps the germs o of your It’s the new fl u revue, hibernate all winter to fend o the  u. hands," LeFrancis said. Tip #4: The fl u shot is for you! coming right to you According to the Centers for If you’re sick, the CDC recom- "Nearly everyone six months and Disease Control and Prevention,  u mends staying at home for at least 24 older can get the vaccine," LeFrancis e Army Health Clinic– activity begins to increase in October, hours after a fever is gone. said. " e more people who get vac- Stuttgart is currently provid- peaking between December and cinated against the  u, the lower ing annual  u vaccinations. February and diminishing by May. Tip #3: If you think you have the the chance of it spreading to those Community members don’t fl u, see your doctor! who have a higher risk for severe need to make an appointment; Tip #1: Get your fl u shot! Your doctor can test you for the symptoms." just walk in weekdays during to " e  rst and most important step  u, and if the test comes back positive, For example, a young healthy per- get your shot, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m. in protecting against the  u is to get you may be prescribed antiviral drugs, son contracts the  u but doesn't get e clinic will also be open 9 vaccinated," said Col. Kerry LeFrancis, which can make the illness milder severely sick from the virus -- but they a.m.–1 p.m. on special vaccina- RHCE Force Health Protection O cer. and shorten the course of your illness, can spread it, unknowingly, to people tion Saturdays, Nov. 3 and Dec. "Getting vaccinated helps to reduce LeFrancis said. ese medicines have who are higher risk, and who may not 1.. For more information on the severity and spread of the disease been shown to work best when started be able to  ght the virus as easily. in uenza and the vaccination, and improves community immunity." as soon as possible after getting sick, Each year the e ectiveness of the visit www.cdc.gov/ u. It is still possible to get the  u even but for high-risk individuals, starting  u vaccine varies. And while it is still with the vaccine. later can still be helpful. too early to predict how e ective this RHCE defi nes MTF priorities of care Regional Health Command Europe Priority 4: Active-duty fam- manager for continuity of care and pa- basis only." Public Affairs ily members who are not enrolled in tient safety. If an appointment is not available News Release TRICARE Prime Since treatment on a space-avail- at an MTF, local host nation provid- Priority 5: All other TRICARE eli- able basis does not allow for continu- ers can be used for medical care. Regional Health Command gible persons ous management of chronic health Europe provides high quality health Priority 6: Non-TRICARE eligible problems, Army MTFs in Europe will care for active duty service members persons (e.g. general schedule federal not treat chronic health problems for Stay healthy and their families, and ensures ser- employees, AAFES and DODDS civil- space-available patients. Patients who For more information on vice members are medically-ready to ian employees) have chronic health problems, but ex- RHCE services and programs, vis- support their mission. In an overseas assignment, DoD perience an episodic health issue, can it http://rhce.amedd.army.mil/. 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The holiday season is upon us, and with the twinkling light and holiday cheer, for many of us also comes coughs and stuffy noses. That’s right, cold and flu season is here. But never fear, the Army Health Clinic Stuttgart Pharmacy offers an over-the-counter medica- tion program open to all ID card holders and dependents 3-years-old and older, including contractors and Fight back against cold and flu season. Get your OTC meds at the Army Health Clinic Stuttgart Pharmacy. DOD civilians. Patients can go directly to the both to the patient and to the clinic 7-10 days, the doctor needs to as- over-the-counter medications that pharmacy, fill out the required form because it save the patient time from sess the patient for a more effective are dispensed to the patient will be describing their symptoms, and having to go through a full appoint- course of treatment. annotated in their medication his- the pharmacy will provide over the ment with the doctor, all the while “The program saves the patient tory. Therefore, if the treatment does counter medications to help you keeping more appointments avail- time, while keeping appointments not help within a week, the doctor battle whatever ails you and get you able daily. open for patients who really need will have access to see exactly what back on your feet to enjoying the “The intent is to save the appoint- them,” Zsido said. medications were used in self-treat- holiday season once again. Many ment, and use the over the counter Cold and flu symptoms are not ment and can make an assessment of the medications that patients program. And if (the patient’s) symp- the only ailments that can be treat- based off the patients’ history. are prescribed by the doctor, when toms aren’t resolved, then they see ed by the over the counter program When you enter the Health patients come in with cold and flu the doctor,” explained Capt. Danielle though. The pharmacy can also treat Clinic, scan your ID card at the kiosk symptoms, are available OTC. Zsido, the chief of pharmacy. upset stomach & diarrhea, consti- and select “Pharmacy,” then “Ask a Having this program is beneficial After using the OTC program for pation, basic pain, yeast infection, Question,” then start filling out an diaper rash, allergies, OTC screening form from the phar- bug bites, and more. macy to get started. Have a happy In any case, whatever and health holiday season!

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Story and color photos by famous U.S. junior enlisted Soldier, Moneé Luckey Elvis Presley, is believed to have Volunteer, USAG Stuttgart etched his name in a brick of the Bleidorn Tower. Situated between the main street Presley is further remembered at and the town center in Grafenwoehr the museum for his time deployed is a quaint side street featuring in the Upper Palatinate. e singer the Culture and Military History was on a maneuver in the military Museum. is is the only museum training area in 1958. He was not in Bavaria with an exhibition about allowed to give public concerts dur- Germans and Americans living to- ing his time in the Army. Before his gether from 1945 to almost present departure, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll day. performed a surprise private con- e museum’s four rooms illus- cert at the “Micky Bar” in front of his trate how the city and the military father and bar sta . training area are both heavily inter- Today, the Culture and Military twined. Visitors can trace the pres- Museum commemorates this leg- ence of U.S. and Bavarian soldiers endary performance in a permanent through displays, antiques, docu- display. e “Elvis Department” rec- ments, oral histories, and photo- reates the Micky Bar featuring the graphs. Items ranging from a vintage original baby grand piano and stool U.S. Army Willys jeep to German from the show. e exhibit also in- military orders and Hitler Youth cludes an old-school jukebox  lled Elvis strums his guitar between training cycles. uniforms to help tell Grafenwoehr’s with Presley’s most popular music, story. memorabilia, and autographs. Housed in its own building, visi- is fall marks six decades since tors can immerse in the history of Pvt. Presley’s time in Graf. e “60 the training area. e exhibition Years Elvis in Grafenwöehr” special catalogs U.S. Soldiers and their rela- exhibition celebrates this milestone tionship with the training area and from Nov. 3, 2018–March 31, 2019. Grafenwöehr. e gallery presents e temporary exhibit will add new how the Soldiers and prisoners of eyewitness testimony from two hair- war lived, the Allied invasion of the dressers and a former saleswoman Second World War, and the evolu- to its existing database of video re- tion of the Soldier. cordings. Public programming and While the museum notably gives tours will accommodate the exhibit. visitors an educational look into ev- For more information about the eryday life and military history in museum and the special exhibition, Graf, visitors may also schedule a visit www.museum-grafenwoehr.de. free guided tour to the training area. e museum o ers free monthly (Editor’s note: Moneé Luckey is tours from April to October that in- a talented contributing writer and cludes stops at the shooting ranges member of the Stuttgart military and the new barracks. It also in- community.) cludes a look at where Graf’s most

Pvt. Presley listens to a 45 rpm record on a portable player. The Citizen, November 2018 FEATURE Page 13 History, culture and 60 years of Elvis

One of the items on display is a vintage jukebox fi lled with Elvis’ records.

A mannequin resembling Elvis Presley sits on the same stool at the same baby grand piano used during an impromptu and unoffi cial 1958 performance at the Micky Bar by the King of Rock ‘n Roll.

A restored Willys Jeep, the workhorse of the U.S. military for decades, was used by many a service member … including the “King.” Elvis has left the building! Photos by U.S. Army Page 14 NEWS BRIEFS The Citizen, November 2018 NEWS BRIEFS Cross. e annual blood drive and dazzle with a cupcake Refreshments included! No “Evacuation complete.” takes place in October. that’s both delicious and advance registration is re- The next Evacuation beautiful at the Swabian quired. Read more online. Call Coordinator Training will Special Events 431-2506 or 07031-15-2506. be Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Center, Nov. Firehouse (near Panzer at 13. Enjoy a Take the tour Waldburgstraße 104, 71032 delicious din- e next Capital City Böblingen. These classes ner, make new Visitation Program newcomers are mandatory in accor- friends, and tour takes place Monday, Dec. dance with AR420-1. Pre- indulge in a 10. is last CCVP tour of the register per email if you Photo by Bardia Khajenoori, cupcake or year is  lling up quickly. Read plan to attend. For more in- COLA survey extended! USAG Stuttgart Public A airs two! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. more about it and sign up at formation, call 431-3830 or is is important–all ser- Sgt. 1st Class Brad Fields do- $20 per person for shopping www.stuttgartcitizen.com. 431-3857. vice members can still make a nates blood, Oct. 24. and socializing. Visit www. di erence in their paychecks. stuttgartspousesclub.org for e end date for the LPS Kelley construction info about Cupcake Wars • Paintless Dent Removal • Smart Repair (COLA) survey was extended completion and fest tables. • Detailing Service to Nov. 7, and for the RPS sur- As of press time, DPW • Detailing for PCS shipping vey until Nov. 30. e exten- advises that the two con- Get educated! • All kinds of paint work sion allows a few more days to struction projects a ecting e Panzer Education take the survey. Read how this Birch and Oak Streets, Kelley Center (Bldg. 2915) and a ects your pay and the use Barracks, should be complet- on-post schools will host Ulmenstr. 20/1 the link to the survey on www. ed by the time this issue is on education workshops about 71069 Sindelfi ngen  stuttgartcitizen.com. newsstands. all stages of higher educa- 07031 - 7 89 29 42 or tion for the Stuttgart mili- 0152 - 58 07 56 35 [email protected] Speaking of pay … SCSC declares Cupcake Wars tary community, 5:30-6:30 www.dent-tex.com VAT forms accepted e 266th Financial Put on your apron, take p.m., Nov. 13-14. Learn from Management Center Pay that Italian dessert you love academic and VA advisers. Center of Excellence, Bldg. 2325, Patch Barracks, will be closed on Nov. 9 and Nov. 21.

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November is National Adoption Month — my story about the reemerging of a family

By Tech. Sgt. Nelanie J. Dillard proclaimed the first week of November their birth mother, who was battling Support is very important in this For the USO Center-Stuttgart as “Adoption Week” to promote the severe mental illness and it had be- process, whether it’s a child the par- need for more adoptive families to care come unhealthy for the children to re- ents know or a complete stranger. For National Adoption Month (NAM) for the large number of children in the main with her. The process was quick. our family, having my mother–their is about spreading awareness; it’s a foster care system. By 1998, the week However, the transition from aunt, grandmother–with us during the en- month to encourage others to learn had become so widely recognized that nephew and niece to mom, son and tire process has been a great blessing about adoption, to hold adoption- President Bill Clinton ex- daughter has been a little to myself and the children. She has related events and to acknowledge tended the weeklong event bit longer, but a true growth been a solid support system to us all. the people in America whose lives into National Adoption experience and blessing. The first time we all fully learned have been impacted by adoption. Month, which is what we We teach each other so about adoption was during our pro- The mission of NAM is to celebrate observe today. much as I become an over- cess. Knowing what we know now the families who have grown through There are different night parent. and the support that we were given adoption, and to recognize the many types of adoption, including foster, By no means are relative adop- from family, friends, my co-workers, children who are still waiting for for- infant and independent. NAM is im- tions easier than what some may their schools and other agencies, we ever families. portant to my family because we were call traditional adoptions. It’s a fam- want to ensure to give back to others The first major adoption-relat- blessed by relative-adoption on June ily developing from within a family. who are going through the process, ed effort occurred in 1976 when 12. In February 2018 Jonathan and There are emotions, difficulties and considering the process of adoption Massachusetts Gov. Mike Dukakis Jaylee moved with me due to a situa- struggles like with any other family. and anyone in need else that we can. tion with However, there is love, care, growth, November is a great month for my sister, laughs and joy, and that always out- giving and caring, from NAM to weighs any- Thanksgiving. The USO will hold a thing else. The hot chocolate bar and celebration in resiliency my honor of NAM, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. children have 28. Everyone is welcome attend. The WE BUY ALL CARS & to overcome USO team looks forward to celebrat- TOW YOUR CAR anything–the ing with you. DAMAGED OLD ACCIDENT growth, change Visit the USO Center–Stuttgart in NON OP JUNKCARS and openness Bldg. 2915, Panzer Kaserne, week- that they both days 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. CASH PAYMENT & HELP WITH PAPERWORK have to share – 2 p.m. Better still, become a USO their story–is volunteer! amazing to wit- ness each and See more November USO events every day. at www.stuttgartcitizen.com. Phone: 01635563333 Page 16 The Citizen, November 2018 The Citizen, November 2018 NEWS Page 17 CID launches new Crime Tips app 'Black Friday' returns to U.S. Army Criminal Investigation criminal activity and security threats Command without concerns of retaliation or fear. Get the CID app Panzer Exchange, Nov. 23 News Release He explained that whenever a person By Sam Shinault submits a tip online, the completed CID’s new digital Crime Tips Manager, Panzer Main Exchange e Army community and form is securely transferred directly to app can be downloaded at www. American public now have the abil- Army CID through a Secure Sockets p3tips.com/app.aspx?ID=325. ‘Twas the night after ity to use their computers and smart- Layer connection, which means that Tips can be submitted via Thanksgiving, all the feasting phones to submit tips about crimes, the tips are encrypted, entirely con - the web at complete. suspicious activity or threats to the dential and completely anonymous. www.cid. Mom and Dad had visions U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Users can also attach images, videos army.mil; of sales that can’t be beat. Command (CID) via a new digital and documents with their tips. the current Waking early on Black crime tips system. " is new system is the ideal so- methods Friday isn’t so strange, e CID crime tips system recent- lution for tipsters to report criminal of report- For there’ll be excellent deals ly transitioned to a web-based and activities or suspicious activity anony- ing a crime at the Panzer Main Exchange. smartphone app submission method. mously. Tips received will be seam- to CID In addition to the web interface, lessly assigned to various units for should be phased out by the end It is once again time for the app is for submission of tips and further investigation. Additionally, of October. Contact your local (almost) everyone’s favor- is available for free download from the persons providing anonymous tips CID o ce, call 1-844-ARMY-CID ite shopping day of the year: Apple Store and Google Play. will have the ability to communicate (844-276-9243) or email CID at Black Friday. Your Panzer Main According to CID's implementa- with the CID Agents,” Adams said. [email protected]. Exchange has been in the plan- tion project manager, Special Agent “After submitting a tip, a tip reference/ ning process for the Black Friday Christopher L. Adams, the new sys- ID number is created that allows the season that begins with a huge tem provides users a safe, secure tipster to create a password to check on the status of a reward, if applicable. Veterans Day event at 11 a.m., and anonymous method to report the status of the submitted tip or check So, do not misplace your ID number, Nov. 12. What used to be a sin- as it will be needed to gle, intense shopping day has check on the status evolved into a complete season of your tip." that goes from mid-November ere is also the through the end of December. multi-language fea- However, the main event– ture for global use Black Friday–is Nov. 23. e that allows tips to be doors to the Panzer Exchange FURNITURE WE SPECIALIZE IN: auto-converted into Mall will open at 6 a.m. where RUGS ANTIQUE RE-UPHOLSTERY English on the back- there will be food concepts open JEWELRY ANTIQUE RESTORATION end regardless of to o er co ee and breakfast LIGHTING what language they items to those early bird shop- PORCELAIN COME AND VISIT US! PERIOD MEMENTOS ENJOY A ONE OF were submitted. Tips pers. As shoppers enter the mall, will be responded a line is formed where Exchange ARTWORKS A KIND TOUR IN WAR MEMORABILIA to in English and managers will be o ering “Take VINTAGE APPAREL OUR VAST ANTIQUE auto-translated a Ticket” for the most desired AND SO MUCH MORE! SHOWROOM back to their source items that are in limited supply, 71101 SCHÖNAICH language during eliminating some of the may- WETTGASSE 12 the two-way dialog hem that is seen at retailers in 07031-651549 MOBIL 0178 77 700 76 process. the States. Getting a ticket early According to for those hot items makes for a Christopher Grey, much more pleasant shopping CID's spokesman, atmosphere. the previous meth- e entrance to the Panzer ods of reporting a Main Exchange will open at 8 crime to CID will a.m. and will remain open un- Decor & Furniture from around the world remain in e ect un- til 8 p.m. e most sought after til the new Crime items, as in past Black Friday Tips System is fully events, will be big screen tele- implemented. visions, laptop computers and “It is critical for computer tablets. However, people to say some- there will be excellent deals thing when they see on a larger selection of items something and it lit- throughout the store. erally can mean the “Exchange associates look di erence between forward to Black Friday each someone receiving year, as it provides the opportu- the justice they de- nity for us to execute one of our hours: serve or victimizing Exchange core values, which Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. another innocent is ‘Family Serving Family,’” sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. person,” Grey said. said Mike Ryan, general man- "Although we prefer ager, U.S. European Command people with infor- Exchange. Voucher mation to use the Sales  yers for the Veterans new digital Crime Day event will be available in for purchases from €40 (valid until November 25, 2018. One coupon per person, not in combination Tips system, they the Panzer Main Exchange and with other offers. Not redeemable online or for books) can still report a on Shopmyexchange.com be- crime through our ginning in early November, with China • inDonesia • ThailanD • inDia • MaroCCo • VieTnaM • nepal • current methods un- sales  yers for Black Friday and til these methods are Cyber Monday soon to follow. phased out.” Page 18 CHAPLAINS The Citizen, November 2018 Jewish community celebrates Simchat Torah, dedicates new ark

Story and photos by Bardia Khajenoori USAG Stuttgart Public A airs

The Stuttgart Jewish Community dedicated a new Torah ark in a cer- emony held at the Panzer Chapel and attended by nearly two dozen congre- gants and guests, Oct. 1. The dedication coincided with Simchat Torah, a holi- day marking the end of the annual cycle of Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle. Wiesbaden-based Ch. (Capt.) Karyn Berger led the group through a number of songs and prayers before the Torah scroll was removed from the ark, presented to the congregation, and par- Ch. (Capt.) Karyn Berger (right) uses her yad, or “Torah pointer,” to Cmdr. Matthew Krauz presents the tially unrolled on a set of long tables. highlight a specifi c passage on the scroll during the Simchat Torah cel- wrapped Torah scroll to attendees Berger, chaplain for the 1st General ebration and ark unveiling on October 1. after its removal from the ark. Support Aviation Battalion, 214th Avn. Regiment, then read and translated dif- “Torah is the most holy object in The process of procuring new arks School for children. ferent passages of the Hebrew script, Judaism, to be treated with respect and — one each for the Patch and Panzer “The old ark was diffi cult to use explaining their signifi cance and fre- reverence,” said Eric Posner, Stuttgart chapels, so that a single ark no longer and not very functional, especially in quently eliciting input from a number Jewish Community lay leader. “It re- has to be moved for each service — the space that we have,” she said. “This of attentive youngsters. quires (and deserves) a good home was complicated and lengthy. is a much easier, much more accessible The scroll is an intricate, fragile where it can rest comfortably, just like “We’ve been working on this for way to access what we need, and it document handwritten on parchment a human being deserves a good home.” a long time,” said Ch. (Col.) James means so much to have it.” to strict specifi cations; it is kept in an If a person’s home eventually becomes Boulware, garrison chaplain. The old ark will be donated to ark (similar to a large ornamental cup- worse for wear, Posner explained, “then A replacement couldn’t arrive soon the area’s civilian Jewish community, board) for safekeeping when not being it’s time to fi nd a new home or rebuild,” enough for Naama Krauz, who leads which will place it in a synagogue in used. and the same concept applies to an ark. Shabbat services and weekly Hebrew need of one.

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Find “your thing” for the Holidays and help end human tra cking!

Note: Watch care is short-term service for infants and children whose parents or guardian is participating on location in a chapel activity. Thankful for service and healing By Barbara Cox blessings. We are grateful who are struggling with President, Protestant Women for the endings of armed pain and grief. REBOOT of the Chapel conflicts, and for home- Combat Recovery focuses USAG Stuttgart comings of our military on healing the spiritual You are important at: members. and moral injuries of war. International Baptist Church of Stuttgart During this month of Armistice Day is annu- It is a free, 12-week combat Thanksgiving, many mili- ally observed on November trauma recovery course in Worship Service tary families seek to re- 11th to commemorate the the Panzer Chapel Annex, Sunday - 0930 & 1130 member the good amidst treaty signing that ended 6–8 p.m., beginning Jan. Full Sunday School - 0930 & 1130 the stress. For those of who World War I. It was renamed 10. Created to help service AWANA Sunday - 1630 are separated from extend- Veterans Day in the United members and their families Other Opportunities: ed family due to distance States. Volumes have been work through their post- Small Group & Bible Studies Men’s, and from our spouses due written about these events, traumatic stress and rejoin Women’s & Young Adult Ministries to deployment or tempo- which is beyond the scope civilian life, the course ad- Youth & Student Ministries rary duty, communication of this article. dresses the concept of soul can be a struggle. Despite In Germany, “Volks- wounds in an effort to heal Untere Waldplätze 38 • 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (across the street from Patch) the hassles of modern-day trauertag” (People’s Day of the mind, body and soul. www.ibcstuttgart.de • 0711 - 687 - 4365 military life, there are many Mourning) is recognized The fresh approach of- two Sundays before the first fers a unique blend of clini- week of Advent, which typi- cal insight and faith-based cally places it in mid-No- support in the form of Stuttgart New Beginnings vember. I grew up watching weekly classes that include Ministry To The Military my dad march in parades topic-based instruction, each military-related holi- class discussions, home- day, and later, my husband work, group exercises and marching in Veterans Day a family-style meal. In con- parades. During these me- trast to traditional mental morials, we remember health treatment options, those from our military REBOOT is led by volun- community we have lost teer veterans and provides due to war. We are thankful practical solutions for heal- for their service and sac- ing moral injuries, which rifice, but many of us are has led to reduced suicide left with pain from the void deaths, increased veteran Come and join us at: caused by their loss. employment, decreased Lehmgrubenweg 16 Some of our loved ones divorce rates and restored still deal with the inter- communities. Sindelfi ngen, Germany 71065 nal and external scars of Childcare and dinner modern-day war. As an will be provided. Email Contact Information Come join our initiative by the Religious REBOOTStuttgart@gmail. Center Director: Doug Elliott ministry on Sunday’s Support Office, it is offering com with questions, REBOOT Combat Recovery and register at www. Phone number: +49 160 4085711 at 16:00 (4:00pm). to help service members rebootrecovery.com. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Stuttgart-New-Beginnings Bible Church of Stuttgart Web Site: http://stuttgartchurch.com/index.php Holding Forth the Word of Life Phil. 2:16 We would love to hear from you. Please Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. contact us. We will be happy to meet Fellowship Coffee 10:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting 7:15 p.m. you and enjoy some time of fellowship. Pastor Kai Hoess | cell: 0174-300-6632 | office: 0711-93388243 A Ministry of The Church Of God of Cleveland, Tennessee Schockenriedstrasse 42 | 70565 Vaihingen [email protected] | www.biblechurchofstuttgart.de Page 20 Schools and Youth The Citizen, November 2018 SHS junior attends S2S West Point leadership program Story and photo by John Reese “I got into this program through USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs a recommendation by my brother. He said it was a great program that Stuttgart High School junior would really help develop my lead- Carter Hanes was one of ten stu- ership skills and communications dents to attend a special Military with others,” Hanes said. Child Education Coalition lead- Hanes is a SHS JROTC second ership week at the U.S. Military lieutenant and company executive Academy at West Point, Oct. 22 –26. officer, so the trip to West Point was Hanes was selected to be part of a natural fit. the 2018/2019 class of the Frances “I’m really excited for this pro- Hesselbein Student Leadership gram,” Hanes said. “I think it’s go- Program. Participants were an- ing to develop my skills even more nounced Oct. 1. and make me a better leader than I “Carter Hanes has been with me already am.” now at SHS for three years,” said With more than 200 active S2S Monica Juergens, school counselor programs globally, being select- and S2S sponsor. “He’s a wonder- ed was an honor for the partici- ful leader, developing his skills pants, SHS and the Department of and he’s involved in many activi- Defense Education Activity. This ties. He’s a great kid for our student year’s student leader team were ambassadors.” SHS junior Carter Hanes and Monica Juergens, school counselor and S2S sophomores or juniors active in the Juergens said Hanes knows the sponsor, discuss Hane’s trip to West Point, Oct. 15. S2S programs in Alabama, Georgia, S2S program well and reaches out Louisiana, Maryland, Texas, Utah, to students to help them acclimate real role model for our younger stu- influential leaders, sharing ideas Belgium and Germany. to life in Germany and Stuttgart, dents in the program.” and challenges of the program, and S2S is based on five core val- even before they arrive at SHS. Hanes returned with newly ac- participating in team-building ac- ues: leadership, academics, service, “He’s here in the summer, some- quired skills to improve the SHS tivities led by West Point faculty, finding the way, and relationships. times, to help new students accli- “Student 2 Student” program. cadets and the MCEC student pro- The program was designed with the mate,” Juergens said. “He’s been a He spent the week meeting with grams team. military child in mind. Robinson Barracks students develop an appreciation for unique abilities By Janis Renninger put together the “Uniquely Abled experiences and reflection were a key learned about the diversity that we all Special Education Teacher Citizenship Day” afternoon for the element of all of the sessions. Topics bring to our communities. Robinson Barracks Elementary School students. The collaborative team lead- included learning about autism, “We are all special in our own way” ing sessions included educators and ADHD, stuttering and hearing impair- said 4th grade student Tiera Austin. Department of Defense Education faculty from not only RBES, but many ment. The students had an opportu- A major goal of the team of pre- Activity schools have a new literacy from the other DoDEA schools in the nity to experience using a wheelchair senters was to help prevent bullying curriculum that focuses on structures Stuttgart complex. and what it feels like to have a learning and to promote a culture of kindness of government in the United States “I think the Uniquely Abled Day disability. at the school. Maurice Coln, 4th grad- and what it means to be a citizen for is an important topic for students be- “They came back to the room and er, summed it up well: “Appreciating the first unit of study. cause it gives them the opportunity shared lots of interesting tidbits that our differences was what this was all At Robinson Barracks Elementary to learn about different ways children they had acquired in their sessions,” about, and a lot of people can do very School, the third through fifth grade learn or are able to learn in addition reported 3rd grade teacher Martha impressive things.” students learned about the impact of to a safe place to ask questions about Gregg. “I know it takes time to plan legislation to protect and support in- more specific learning difficulties,” and prepare an amazing event like dividuals with disabilities under the said 5th grade teacher Judi Hurston. this–but the children took away so Americans with Disabilities Act, Oct. 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The follow- live nativity scene, a historic merry- ing fun-filled fests will bring holiday go-round, food and Glühwein. The cheer to all who attend. market will be open Dec. 7, 6–10 p.m., Dec. 8, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and Downtown Stuttgart Dec. 9, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Nov. 28–Dec. 23: The Stuttgart Christmas market in the downtown Ludwigsburg area has more than 250 festive booths Nov. 27–Dec. 23: A baroque- and attractions, and is considered inspired village is located in one of Europe’s largest Christmas Ludwigsburg’s historic downtown markets. area, the market place is open daily The market will be open Monday– from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday– Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday Leinfelden from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Nov. 28, the Dec. 8, 11 a.m.–8 p.m: The market will be open from 5-9 p.m. “Engeles­markt” (angel’s market) is and Dec.15 (long shopping night) located at “Neuer Markt” in down- from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The official town Leinfelden. The market fea- opening by Lord Mayor of Stuttgart tures a holiday concert and choir Fritz Kuhn is at 6 p.m., Nov. 28, in the performance on Dec. 9. courtyard of the Old Castle. The Stuttgart Christmas market is Echterdingen one of the most beautiful and oldest Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and Christmas markets in Europe, dating 22: The “Adventszauber,” (Advent back to 1692. The decorated inner magic) will be held at Rathausplatz courtyard of the Old Castle offers a in the downtown area. Shoppers can perfect setting for the performances enjoy brats and Glühwein, live mu- of the boys’ choir, the “Hymnus- sic and choir performances by local Chorknaben” and brass instruments clubs and associations. The market of the Stuttgart music school, pro- Photo courtesy LenDog64 / Flickr.com will be open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 viding a wonderful pre-Christmas Decorated stalls offering everything from essential oils to vegetable peelers p.m. with musical entertainment atmosphere. A 25-meter-high red sit in the shadow of Friedrich Schiller’s statue during the annual Christmas 11 a.m.–noon. spruce tree at the Schlossplatz, one Market in downtown Stuttgart. of the tallest in Germany located, Tübingen is decorated with more than 40,000 Cannstatt World Christ­mas market, located on Dec. 14-16: The market spans lights. Following the official open- Christmas Market Maier­strasse next to the Martin’s Tübingen’s historic downtown ing, the tree will then be illuminated Nov. 27–Dec. 23: The World Church, will be open for one day area and features hundreds of in a festive setting around 7:20 p.m. Christmas Market will be held in only, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The decorated huts and booths. If you Admission is free to the concert at the the historic center of Stuttgart-Bad market offers handmade decora- are looking for an extraordinary inner courtyard. Cannstatt. The market spans around tions, jewelry and pottery, as well holiday gift, Tübingen is the ideal the Gothic city church and the town as hearty food and freshly-made place–most of the goods offered are Esslingen hall, along Marktstrasse all the way “Glühwein,” or mulled wine. homemade: jams, honey, shawls, Nov. 27–Dec. 21: Esslingen’s to Erbsenbrunnen fountain with lots gloves, ceramics, toys, paintings, medieval Christmas market features of attractions. The market will be Böblingen candles and Christmas tree decora- more than 180 booths and huts in open daily, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and long Nov. 28–Dec. 2: Böblingen Lake tions. The market will open Friday the city center. Costumed vendors shopping night Dec.21 until 10 p.m. sets the stage for this traditional and Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and offer arts and crafts, food and drink, Christmas market with entertain- Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. plus there’s plenty of entertainment, Möhringen ment, shopping and food. The mar- such as jugglers, fire-breathers and Dec. 1: The Möhringen ket will be open from noon–9 p.m. Heidelberg jousting. The combination of both Nov. 26–Dec. 22: The Christmas of the medieval market life with the market will be held in Heidelberg’s cultural treasures of the city, the picturesque downtown area. More magnificent half-timbered houses than 140 vendors will offer magical and the historic buildings makes presents and souvenirs, Glühwein, this market unique. The market will holiday-inspired foods and more. be open Nov. 27, 5–8:30 p.m., then The market will be open daily from Sunday–Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 8:30 p.m., and Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Fellbach Dec. 1-19: The market is locat- Vaihingen ed in the downtown area around Dec. 1 and 2: The Christmas the town hall, featuring music, market is located in downtown festively-decorated booths, a fairy- Vaihingen and spans from the town tale tent and an ice skating rink. hall to the “Schwaben Galerie” shop- The market will open on Dec.1 at 5 ping mall. Dec. 1, the market will be Photo by Bardia Khajenoori, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs p.m.; Monday–Friday, noon–8 p.m., open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. and Dec. Stuttgart’s City Hall offers an excellent elevated view of Marktplatz in full Saturday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., and 2, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Christmas Market form Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Page 22 The Citizen, November 2018

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Stuttgart boxer Sloan Grey lands a punch on Baumholder boxer Brenden Chernis during a super heavyweight bout of the Oktoberfest Boxing Championships hosted by USAG Stuttgart at the Panzer Fitness Center, Panzer Kaserne. Stuttgart smokes competition during Oktoberfest boxing championship Story by Larry Reilly Men's Open Division: Welterweight: Baumholder; Michael Umhra, Photos by Kevin Abel Nikolas Petrosyan, Bavaria DEC Dalton Hogle, Vicenza DEC Steve Stuttgart RSC'd USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Coutney Wilson, Vicenza Benjamin, Baumholder; Antoine Malachi Smith, Baumholder, Results provided by Crawford, Baumholder DEC George 0:49 seconds, 3rd Round; Xavier Tom Hlavacek Men's Novice Bouts: Purdy, Bavaria Gonzalez, Bavaria DEC Kim USAG Stuttgart FMWR Sports Lightweight: Bethelmie, Stuttgart Dewayne Geddis DEC Light Middleweight: Jose Arias, The Stuttgart boxing team defend- Jason Rodriguez, Ramstein; Simon Stuttgart DEC Jormanny Montes, Super Heavyweight: ed its title as the top military boxing Martinez Stuttgart DEC Adam Baumholder Sloan Grey, Stuttgart RSC'd Brenden team in Europe after hosting and cap- Klakowicz, Baumholder; Rudy Middleweight: Dexter Smith, Chernis, Baumholder, 1:19, 2nd turing first place in the USAG Stuttgart Miranda, Stuttgart DEC Tommy Baumholder DEC Michael Round; Hector Rivera, Stuttgart Oktoberfest Boxing Championships Kesterson, Baumholder Semeniuk, Stuttgart RSC'd Tyrone Brown, Baumholder, held at Panzer Kaserne gym, Oct. 20. 0:25 seconds, 2nd Round; Derrick Seven boxing teams from around Light Welterweight: Light Heavyweight: Knight, Stuttgart, RSC'd Joshua Europe participated in the boxing Rudy Miranda, Stuttgart DEC Tommy Neville Patrick, Bavaria DEC Nikolas Winckel, Kaiserslautern, 1:04, 2nd championships hoping to dethrone Kesterson, Baumholder; Marion Jeffers, Stuttgart; Dominique Round the champs, but the depth and talents McMllian Dec Govindraman Thulasi, Kitheart, Baumholder DEC Abraham of the Stuttgart team were enough to Ramstein; Sherman Buckley, Bavaria Yang, Stuttgart; Nicholas Moore, DEC=Decision in points stave off the competition. DEC Micah Lovely, Kaiserslautern Ansbach DEC Angel Serrato, RSC=Referee Stops Contest The team results were: 1st Place: Stuttgart with 67 points, 2nd Place: Baumholder with 39 points, 3rd Place: Bavaria with 26 points, 4th Place: Kaiserslautern with 9 points, 5th Place: Vicenza with 8 points, 6th Place: Ramstein with 6 points, and 7th Place: Ansbach with 5 points. The individual categories and bout results were:

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