U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart February 21, 2013 Gaining life The PHS Career Practicum pro- gram helps to develop students’ The experiences interests, capabilities and goals. 6 ‘Prepare to be The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Bad Cannstatt is home to more CitizenVol. 42, No. 4 www.stuttgart.army.mil tempted’ than just cars ... see for yourself! 10

Same-sex couples can claim Self Service Supply new benefits by October prepares to close doors By Karen Parrish able at the service member’s election: By Mark J. Howell service with free delivery to the American Forces Press Service hospital visitation and Family Readi- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office customers,” said Tony Cross, the ness Group membership. ilitary members and SSSC transition project lead. For 22 other benefits, service s the financial belt retirees with same-sex Current SSSC closures through- members and their same-sex partners around the Department partners will qualify for out Europe will help save taxpayers M may file a “declaration of domestic of Defense continues up to 24 new benefits under policy A about $3 to $4 million annually in partnership.” That declaration entitles to tighten, more and more services operating costs, Cross said. changes Defense Secretary Leon E. same-sex partners to military identifica- are going onto the chopping block. As the SSSC isn’t expecting any Panetta announced Feb. 11. tion cards, commissary and exchange The latest casualty is the clo- additional stock, the store is empty- In a memo to the service chiefs shopping privileges, child care and sure of the Self Service Supply ing out rather quickly. Many of the outlining the new policy, Panetta noted youth programs, sexual assault counsel- the department has “essentially com- Center on Patch Barracks, which “hot” items such as paper and printer ing and other benefits. is planning to close its doors for pleted” repeal of the so-called “Don’t Housing, medical and dental care, cartridges are already in limited Ask, Don’t Tell” law that barred gay good May 15. quantity. SSSC personnel recom- and overseas command sponsorship for The SSSC, which has offered and lesbian military members from same-sex partners are not included in mend that organizations looking to basic office supplies to organiza- serving openly. this round of policy changes. plus up on supplies act quickly. tions across Stuttgart since 1981, Now, the secretary wrote to the As Panetta noted in a statement, Once the inventory has been received its last scheduled shipment chiefs, military leaders’ work must those benefits are restricted under depleted and the store closes, of new supplies Feb. 15. “expand to changing our policies and the Defense of Marriage Act, com- government purchase cardholders “Stores in Europe are closing practices to ensure fairness and equal monly known as DOMA, which defines can purchase supplies through the as part of a U.S. Army Europe- treatment and to taking care of all of our “spouse” as someone married to a Exchange or on the local economy. directed initiative to provide SSSC service members and their families, to person of the opposite sex. the extent allowable under law.” items through an online ordering See SSSC on page 4 Two of the new benefits are avail- See Same-sex couples on page 4

Wrestlers dominate sectionals [Photo above] Patch High School senior Isaac McIlvene pins his opponent during the Department of Defense Dependents Schools Eastern Sectional wresting tournament held Feb. 9 in the PHS gym. McIlvene, undefeated for the season, took first in the 126-pound class. [Photo right] Undefeated senior Robert Mannier, right, goes up against an Ansbach wrestler in the 182-pound class. Last year, both wrestlers won European titles in their weight classes. The Patch High School wrestling team dominated the sectional tournament, qualifying 23 out of 27 wrestlers for the European championships to be held Feb. 15-16 in Wiesbaden, where the Panthers will look to take their fifth European team championship in as many years. Photos by Nicole Zuccola Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, February 21, 2013 USAREUR will thrive despite fiscal challenges Commentary b y This transition makes us leaner, Lt. Gen. Don Campbell better organized, and more agile. In U.S. Army Europe commander the end we will be better prepared to This means that as an organization face the challenges of the future. we will need to focus on fundamen- t is wonderful to be back in I’m here at an interesting time, Europe. Ann and I sincerely as one of those challenges is at our tals and on imperatives like disci- Iappreciate the opportunity to doorstep today. once again join the tremendous team pline, comprehensive fitness, leader As you all know, our nation as a here at U.S. whole is currently facing fiscal uncer- development and teamwork. Army Europe. tainty and our Army is not immune I’m to that. honored to be With this difficult time come tough partners over the last decade, but our We must continue to remain fo- afforded the decisions about how to navigate the challenge will be to maintain and cused on accomplishing all missions opportunity to road ahead and balance fiscal respon- build upon these gains in a postwar while always ensuring the resiliency serve you — sibility with the readiness of our force era of competing resources. of our families. the Soldiers, This means that as an organization I expect all leaders to assist me civilians, and the well-being of our families. we will need to focus on fundamen- in promoting a positive command families and I am committed to ensuring that our workforce stays informed and tals and on imperatives like disci- climate; instilling trust up and down host nation Lt. Gen. Campbell pline, comprehensive fitness, leader the chain of command that reinforces supporters understands the measures taken and who shape this dedicated community the reasons for them. As always, I development and teamwork. and exemplifies our Army values — and I feel it necessary to thank encourage all of you to rely on your I expect leaders and Soldiers alike and the warrior ethos of our combat you all for what you have done and chain of command and command to follow these command imperatives proven force. continue to do every day. information channels for timely and that I have come to trust as a sound Together we will continue to make USAREUR is in a time of transi- accurate information as we navigate formula for developing units into our overseas home and the USA- tion. Our headquarters has a new these uncertain times. a team of teams that is ready to ac- REUR team better every day. home in Wiesbaden, we are in the One thing is clear, regardless of complish any mission. You will soon I consider it an honor and privilege process of deactivating two long- resources or troop levels, no less be seeing AFN spots and other means to lead this historic team and look for- storied brigades, and we are reducing will be asked of us. We have made of communication that reinforce these ward to seeing you all in your forma- our garrison footprint across Europe. impressive gains with our allies and imperatives. tions and communities around Europe.

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Robert Gromer, an environ- mental protec- News & Notes tion special- ist, observes DAZ hosts Consular a landscape contractor as Outreach Day April 15 he guides a The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt and linden tree to the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum/James- its new loca- F.-Byrnes-Institut e.V. will host a Consular tion on Kelley Outreach Day in Stuttgart April 15 from 10 Barracks Feb. a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DAZ German-American 12. The tree Center, Charlottenplatz 17, 70173 Stuttgart. was removed The consulate staff will process passport from its original applications and reports of birth abroad, and location and provide notarial services. Representatives replanted a few from the Social Security and Veterans Ad- yards away to ministrations and the Immigrant Visa Unit accommodate a from the U.S. Consulate General will also be new sidewalk. on hand. Appointments are required for all ser- vices. To schedule an appointment, send an email with “Stuttgart” in the subject line to [email protected]. Garrison’s urban forest management No electronic devices will be allowed in the building. Electronic devices should be program seeks to save trees left at home, in a vehicle, or in storage at the Story & photos by Susan Huseman ever possible. An existing tree could be transplanted train station. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office to another location, if it is a good candidate. Distinguished Warfare The species, condition, size, age, and other fac- Medal announced he Army keeps track of hundreds of thou- tors must be evaluated. “Most times the trees are too sands of Soldiers, and millions of tons of The Defense Department has approved tall,” he added. the Distinguished Warfare Medal to rec- Tsupplies and equipment. But if removal is the only alternative, normally the Did you know it keeps track of trees? ognize service members directly affecting trees will be replaced. “We are always working hard to combat operations who may not even be on Almost 9,000 trees across U.S. Army Garrison protect the trees and the environment,” Gromer said. Stuttgart’s 995 urban acres — individual trees in the same continent as the action. housing areas, lining the streets and those next to It will not be awarded for acts of battle- buildings — are marked with numbered metal tags field valor, DOD officials said. It will be and cataloged in a database detailing the specifics awarded in the name of the secretary of of each: species, approximate height, girth and age, defense to members of the military whose condition and location. extraordinary achievements directly impact- “It allows us to better manage and maintain them,” ed combat operations, and cannot be used as said Robert Gromer, an environmental protection an end-of-tour award. specialist with the Directorate of Public Works’ En- The most immediate example is the work vironmental Division. of an unmanned aerial vehicle operator who The tree inventory, a component of the garrison’s could be operating a system over Afghanistan urban tree management program, allows DPW to while based at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. maintain the health and appearance of the trees, moni- In the order of precedence, the Dis- tor them for safety risks, and identify planting sites. tinguished Warfare Medal will be below Trees are susceptible to storm and mechanical the Distinguished Flying Cross, and will damage, insects and diseases, all of which can cause be limited to achievements that are truly the decline in the health of a tree to a point where it About 9,000 trees on USAG Stuttgart urban extraordinary. becomes a safety hazard, Gromer said. property sport tree tags, allowing the gar- The military department secretary must To prevent this, each tagged tree is systematically rison to keep track of each — its spe- approve each award, and it may not be pre- inspected during the summer, with its roots, trunk and cies, age, condition and pruning history. sented for valorous actions. crown examined for signs of decay and weakness, Award criteria will be incorporated into parasites, severed roots and other damage. Notable trees the next revision of DOD Manual 1348.33- Based on the tree’s condition, trimming, pruning Oldest: The oldest trees on garrison V3, Manual of Military Decorations and or removal may be scheduled during the dormant property are located on Patch Barracks, be- Awards, Volume 3. season in January and February. tween Florida Strasse and Texas Strasse, near Perils of distracted walking The removal of trees can be a contentious issue, Steuben and Weicht Village Family Housing. Nationwide, approximately 1,150 people but there are circumstances when it is necessary, These oak trees, Trees 963, 1227 and 972, are are treated in hospital emergency rooms an- Gromer said. estimated to have been planted in 1650. nually for distracted walking injuries. In 2012, approximately 100 trees were cut down Tallest: The tallest trees are found in Pedestrian accidents are senseless occur- because of their significant potential to injure people the Panzer Housing Area. Trees 210 (next rences and can easily be prevented if people or damage property. Seventy trees were also planted to Building 3307), and 216 and 223 (behind pay more attention to their surroundings to replace those cut down for safety reasons. Building 3164) are beech trees with an esti- and potential hazards than the distraction of But before a tree is cut down, the Environmental mated height of 100 feet. electronic devices. Division and the German Federal Forest Office — Widest: Tree 527, found along Arkansas As a rule, pedestrians should stop and trees on garrison property belong to the German Strasse, behind Building 2301 on Patch Bar- complete their texting in a safe place, then government, not the U.S. Army — must concur. racks, is an oak tree with an estimated trunk resume walking, according to officials at the “Removal is the last alternative,” Gromer said. diameter of about 59 inches. U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. In construction areas, trees are preserved when- Page 4 news The Citizen, February 21, 2013 Same sex couples ...... Continued from page 1 need to be trained in new processes. “Normally, we’re Are taxes looking at a year” to make such changes, the official The Supreme Court is reviewing the law, and is noted. “This is a very ambitious schedule; we’re really expected to rule on it later this year. pressing hard to do this.” making The secretary wrote, “In the event that the Defense Another official said the Defense Department is of Marriage Act is no longer applicable to the Depart- working to see if the housing benefit can be added to ment of Defense, it will be the policy of the depart- the list and is developing a mechanism to allow burial you crazy? ment to construe the words ‘spouse’ and ‘marriage’ of same–sex partners at Arlington National Cemetery. without regard to sexual orientation, and married The domestic partnership declaration isn’t feasible couples, irrespective of sexual orientation, and their in cases where one or both partners have died, the dependents, will be granted full military benefits.” second official added. A senior Pentagon official emphasized in a brief- Retirees and their same-sex partners will be able to ing to Pentagon reporters Feb. 11 that benefit changes file the declaration once the new systems are in place. will happen as soon as possible. The senior Pentagon official estimated that 5,600 Panetta’s guidance to the services directed they same-sex couples include an active-duty service make “every effort” to have systems in place to accept member, 3,400 include a Reserve or National Guard same-sex benefit requests by Aug. 31. In no case, he member, and 8,000 include a retired military member. wrote, may the services delay beyond Oct. 1 in rolling The cost of implementing the new benefits, the out the benefits. official added, would be negligible. Rolling out a new benefit takes time, the official said, as regulations and instructions, systems and To read the full memo and its attachments, go to software all have to be updated, and workers will www.defense.gov/news/Same-SexBenefitsMemo.pdf.

Benefits to be extended for same-sex domestic partners The Stuttgart According to the Defense Secretary’s memo to • Youth sponsorship programs Tax Center the service chiefs, the eligibility for the following • Youth programs benefits shall be extended to service members, • Child care offers free their same-sex domestic partners and, where ap- • Family center programs tax assistance plicable, children of same-sex domestic partners, • Sexual assault counseling program where the service member and their same sex- • Joint duty assignments on a walk-in basis domestic partner have signed a declaration attest- • Exemption from hostile-fire areas ing to the existence of a committed relationship. • Legal assistance Open Monday-Friday These benefits include: • Space-available travel • Dependent ID cards, which will be renewed • Transportation to and from certain places of 9 a.m. to 3 :30 p.m. in accordance with existing policies employment and on military installations Room 231, Building 3312 • Commissary privileges • Transportation to and from primary and • Exchange privileges secondary school for minor dependents Kelley Barracks • Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs • Authority of a service secretary to transport • Surveys of military families remains of a dependent • Quadrennial Quality of Life Review • Disability and death compensation: depen- For details call 421-4588 • Emergency leave dents of members held as captives or • Emergency leave of absence • Payments for missing persons civ. 0711-729- 4588

ContinuedSSSC from . page . . 1 . . . . . pick. . it. up . at .the . store.” ...... If WOW doesn’t carry a needed As part of the transition, U.S. item, or it’s out of stock, cardholders Army Europe has partnered with the can then shop for those items on the Exchange to create the Warehouse Or- German economy, but must follow the dering Web, or WOW. Customers will GPC purchasing guidelines. order their supplies through this online The Stuttgart SSSC employees system where they will be shipped to aren’t out of a job. They will be reas- an Exchange for pick-up. The average signed to other positions within the turnaround for orders will be around 405th Army Field Support Brigade five to seven business days. located on Panzer Kaserne. The new site offers all the top- selling items found at the SSSC. GPC holders can register for ac- Additional products will be added as counts at https://partners.aafes.com/ demand dictates epol/login.aspx, then request access “This service is a real benefit to the by completing a customer access form customer,” said Gina Woodruff, man- found under“Supply & Services” at ager of the Panzer Exchange. “Instead https://extranet.g4.hqusareur.army.mil. of putting together everyone’s shopping The Exchange customer service Mark J. Howell list and going to the SSSC to shop, you desk will also offer short training ses- John Doyle, Self Service Supply Center manager, stocks the shelves at the store can do everything from your desk and sions on how to use WOW in March. on Patch Barracks Feb. 14. The store will close it doors permanently May 15. The Citizen, February 21, 2013 COmmunity AnnOunCements Page 5 Official mail class To view the online vacan- Youth group off to For more information, email cies, visit the USA Jobs link at [email protected]. offered March 1 www.usajobs.gov. Croatia in April U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Common Bond, the Stuttgart Due to PCS soon? will conduct a class on official mail Celebrate Purim Religious Support Office’s high For those who plan to relocate, procedures March 1 from 9-11 a.m. The Stuttgart Jewish Commu- school youth ministry, will spon- permanent change of station/pre- in the Digital Training Facility, nity will hold a Purim service and sor a trip to Split, Croatia, during separation briefings will be held at Room 1, Building 2931, Panzer potluck, complete with the reading spring break, April 6-14. The trip 1 p.m. in Building 2913 on Panzer Kaserne. The class will cover of- of the Megillah, children’s spiel and includes group meetings with Kaserne on the following dates: ficial mail regulations and handling carnival, on Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. in singing, skits, team competitions, • March 20 procedures. the Religious Education Center on swimming at the beach, paintball, • April 17 Patch Barracks. Newly appointed official mail snorkeling, shopping and rafting. • May 15 For more information, write to managers, their alternates and of- Register at: www.shore- • June 19 info@stuttgartjewishcommunity. ficial mail clerks should attend this break2013.eventbrite.com • July 17 com. class. For more information, write to All service members and To sign up, or for more informa- USO happenings [email protected] or civilians departing within the next tion, call Charles Yeboah or Neal • United Service Organizations call 430-7237/civ. 0711-680-7237. four to five months should attend. Advance registration is required. Green at 421-2520/civ. 0711-729- Stuttgart brings comedian David Start new year with 2520. Deeble to the Patch Community Agency representatives from Looking for a job? Club Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. Entrance is ‘Financial Peace’ Transportation, Customs, the health Deployments, moves and crazy and dental clinics, Tricare, Vehicle If you want to serve and make free; the bar will be open for food Registration, Housing and Army a positive difference in the life of and drinks. economic times can create stress, service members, families and ci- • The Stuttgart military com- worries and debt. Learn to refocus Community Service will provide vilians in the Stuttgart community, munity is invited to a free soul food on savings and investments, and PCS information. consider a career with Family and lunch Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 bring back peace into your life and Army personnel will also Morale, Welfare and Recreation. p.m. (while supplies last) in Build- relationships with Financial Peace receive a briefing on finance issues. Family and MWR is recruiting for ing 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. University, a financial education All separating Army personnel various positions within Child, • USO Stuttgart offers its as- series that promotes sound financial must attend this briefing to receive Youth and School Services, and for sistance to those wishing to register planning principles. pre-separation information. food and beverage attendants at the with ADAC, the German auto club. The U.S. Army Garrison For more information and to Galaxy Bowling Center. English brochures are available, Stuttgart Religious Support Office sign up, call 431-2599/civ. 07031- Nonappropriated fund positions and USO staffers will fax your ap- sponsors the class, which begins 15-1599. are open to all qualified candidates plication to ADAC. March 21 and meets every Thursday eligible for appointment under U.S. For more information, call 431- from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 13 weeks at Send your announcements to employment conditions. 3505/civ. 07031-15-3505. Robinson Barracks Chapel Annex. [email protected]. gecoach Sta workshops

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STAGECOACH Theatre Arts Stuttgart-Süd Tel. 0 711-7825 1931 [email protected] www.stagecoach.de/stuttgartsued StagecoacTheatre Arts Schoolsh Page 6 SchoolS The Citizen, February 21, 2013 PHS students explore career options, build confidence By Susan Huseman [Photo left] PHS USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office teacher and Career Practicum program ecovering a three-dimen- coordinator Winnie sional shoe impression left Zekel takes care of in the snow is not your av- R a few administrative erage high school assignment. Yet for details with senior Abby Peterson, a Patch High School David Kellett- senior it’s all in a day’s work. Forsyth, who works Peterson, 18, is enrolled in the at the Patch Child school’s Career Practicum program, Development Center. a one- to three-credit course designed [Photo below] Senior to offer students opportunities to ex- Sara Dunn, a future plore career goals through practical experiences. art major, wraps a As an intern with the local criminal finished product at the investigation command office, Peterson Patch Arts and Crafts spends much of her time dealing with frame shop Jan. 30. paperwork. “But every now and then, I get the chance to do field work with my co-workers such as lifting fingerprints or making casts of footprints in the snow,” she said. Like most detectives, Peterson isn’t a fan of all the administrative paperwork, but she appreciates being able to “go behind the scenes” at the post office or the Exchange’s Loss Prevention office. Photos by Nicole Zuccola “How many people can say ‘I’ve Patch High School senior Carson Rehn, 18, a Career sat in the video room at the PX, and I Practicum intern at the Stuttgart Veterinary Clinic, wasn’t in trouble,’” she said. looks after a patient last month. Career Practicum Or how many people can say they’ve expressed a dog’s anal glands? gives students the opportunity to discover and test That’s a procedure Carson Rehn, 18, their individual interests, capabilities and goals. has learned to perform while working designed to give. what they want to do,” she said. sat in on meetings and teleconferences, at the Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment “The students get to leave the Zekel’s efforts have not been in and visited construction sites. Facility. school environment and see what is vain. A few recent successes include “I got to go on site to the new den- It may not have been the most expected of them in real situations of a former intern with the PHS video tistry and vet clinics [during] an indoor glamorous of tasks, but Rehn took it in employment,” said Winnie Zekel, a program who was hired by Universal walk through, which was really cool,” stride.“I like getting as hands-on as I PHS teacher and the Career Program Studios; a teacher’s aide intern now he said. can,” she said. program coordinator. teaches elementary school; and a for- These are opportunities that PHS Rehn, who said she wants to be Because a Career Practicum student mer intern at the frame shop went on students need, according to Zekel. a vet, signed on with the practicum is expected to make decisions, accept to become an art major. “I think that our students don’t have program to learn firsthand what the responsibilities and show initiative, the The program gives students the op- enough of an opportunity to actually occupation is like. end result is a student who better under- portunity to discover and test their indi- build things, make things [and] use their “Being a vet is kind of what I stands who he or she is and what career vidual interests, capabilities, and goals. hands. I wish our schools could offer expected, but there’s a lot I didn’t real- fields to consider, according to Zekel. Liam Wallace, 18, who is interning more vocational and hands-on training ize. A lot of the stuff like labs, testing, As coordinator, Zekel recruits agen- with the local Army Corps of Engineers like this program does,” she said. blood work and stool samples were new cies and organizations to participate, office, is one such student. to me; I didn’t know they had to do all places students at the training sites and “I like the math and science fields, Editor’s Note: Nicole Zuccola, a of that,” she said. monitors their progress. and I want to major in engineering in Career Practicum intern with the U.S. That’s exactly the kind of experi- Her formula is simple. “I try to pair college,” Wallace said. Army Garrison Stuttgart Public Affairs ence the Career Practicum program is people up with placements pertaining to Through his internship, Wallace has Office, also contributed to this story.

of Defense Dependents Schools- PHS students are also doing their be proactive if we are to reduce and School Talk Europe have been working on such part in bully prevention education. eliminate bullying in our community. a program for the past two years. The PHS Video Communica- Making progress Here in Stuttgart, DoDDS tions class has produced three anti- schools are actively developing bully public service announcements. in bullying comprehensive bully prevention Watch them at www.youtube.com/ prevention programs tailored to each school user/StuttgartMarketing/videos. that will teach students to recognize, The School Liaison Office is ffectively addressing bully- respond and report bullying. available to provide bully preven- Eing in schools requires com- Patch High School has a “Report tion briefings designed specifically munity involvement, education, and Bullying on Patch” button on the to any organization or groups needs. 430-7465/civ. 0711-680-7465 clear procedures for responding to school’s website that give students Just contact the School Liaison Of- The School Liaison Officers work in conjunction with the incidents when they occur. Admin- a venue to report bullying without fice to set it up. Child and Youth Services Division and the local school community to address educational issues involving istrators and officials in Department having to worry about their peers. Remember, everyone needs to military children. The Citizen, February 21, 2013 community AnnouncementS Page 7 Are you saving German Kantine on enough money? Patch is open The German Kantine in Build- ing 2386 on Patch Barracks, is open under new management. The kantine is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. During Military Saves Week, Feb. 25 to March 2, military families Deadline to nominate are encouraged to “set a goal, make volunteers of the year a plan, save automatically.” nears Military Saves provides helpful U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- tips for successful saving, estab- gart will recognize its volunteers lishing credit, paying down debt, during National Volunteer Week, planning for retirement and more. To April 21-27, in a ceremony sched- date, more than 128,000 individuals uled for April 25 in the Patch have taken the Saver Pledge, a com- Community Club. mitment to begin the journey toward Special nominations for Youth financial freedom. Volunteer of the Year, Civilian To kick off the week, represen- Volunteer of the Year, Military Vol- tatives from U.S. Army Garrison unteer of the Year, Military Retiree Stuttgart’s Financial Readiness Pro- Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer gram, Service Federal Credit Union Family of the Year must be submit- and the Community Bank will be at ted to Army Community Service by the Panzer Exchange Feb. 25 from Feb. 25. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a Military Download the nomination Saves Week display. packet from the MWR website at An investment lunch-and-learn www.stuttgartmwr.com/acs/avc. seminar will be offered Feb. 27 For more information, contact from 11:30 to 1 p.m. and will cover Army Community Service at 431- investment terminology and basic 3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. strategies. A Principles of Personal Fi- Community banks to nance class will be offered Feb. 28 close for training Martin Greeson from 3:30-5 p.m. Due to mandatory training on Both will be held at Army Com- Feb. 27, the Community Banks on Bumper-to-bumper munity Service, Building 2915, Patch and Kelley Barracks, and Panzer Kaserne. Panzer Kaserne will be open from Spc. Craig Heil, a Soldier with the 554th Military Police Company, Register for the class and semi- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. directs traffic during the morning rush as service members and nar in advance by calling the Finan- civilians report to work on Patch Barracks Feb. 13. cial Readiness Program Manager at Send your announcements to 431-3348/civ. 07031-15-3348. [email protected].

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Joel Salgado tourist destinations and other areas, so U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s By Jade Fulce By bolstering U.S. Army Europe travelers are advised to check to see if Hainerberg, Aukamm and Crestview U.S. Army Installation Management Command the number of Public Affairs Office any of the zones are on their itinerary. housing areas all fall within the new full-time sexual “There are no exceptions for U.S. zone. .S. Army Installation Management assault response he Heidelberg and Wiesbaden personnel stationed here in Germany “People who need to travel in the Command is recruiting and hiring new coordinators and areas have joined the list of regardless of the Status of Forces agree- affected area and have a (vehicle) that sexual assault response coordinators and U sexual assault TGerman cities to establish ment,” said Tom Lorenzini, registrar does not qualify for an emissions decal sexual assault victim advocates as part of the Army’s victim advo- and enforce low-emissions zones. at the U.S. Army Europe Registry of expanded Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and will have to buy a conforming vehicle cates, the Army Vehicles that do not display a green Motor Vehicles. or convert their vehicle to meet the Prevention program. hopes to reduce emissions sticker certifying that they The emissions stickers are obtained emission standards, or use public trans- IMCOM will hire 135 people by October in sup- the number of meet exhaust emission standards are when a vehicle is registered in Ger- portation,” said Lorenzini. port of the SHARP program, according to Ebenezer sexual assaults prohibited from entering the zones. many, and come in three colors: red, In January 2008, Berlin, Hannover Williams Jr., the IMCOM SHARP program manager. in its ranks. Drivers caught entering a low- yellow and green. Like a traffic signal, Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, the IMCOM commander, IMCOM will hire and Cologne became the first to es- emission zone with vehicles that do green signifies that the vehicle meets exempted SHARP staff from an Army-wide hiring 135 people by tablish the zones, which are designed not meet the standards will be fined emissions standards and is good to go in freeze Jan. 29, calling them mission critical. October to sup- to reduce the amount of fine dust and €40 and assessed one point on their The SHARP program aims to reduce sexual harass- port the SHARP any zone, while yellow and red indicate nitrogen dioxide in the air. 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tuttgart is well known for its automobile industry, es- Specially Mercedes-Benz. People interested in taking a closer look at the “car with the star” from Janis Joplin’s 1970 hit can visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart- Bad Cannstatt. The museum boasts 125 years of automobile history, with 160 vehicles and 1,500 exhibits displayed through- out nine floors. According to a Mercedes-Benz Museum press release, the museum’s interior design follows the structure of a DNA double helix representing the Carola Meusel Mercedes-Benz vision of continuously A visitor at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt looks inventing new and advanced products. at the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé with gull-wing doors Feb. 8. The The helix also divides the exhibition car is displayed at the “Mythosraum,” or legend room “Legend 4: Post-war into two tours: “Mythosräume,” or Miracle: Form and Diversity, 1945-1960.” legend rooms, and “Collectionsräume,” or collection rooms. Arrows guide The legend rooms visualize the de- visitors to the velopment of the Mercedes-Benz brand Mercedes- by taking visitors back in time to 1886 Benz Museum and forward to today’s innovations, in Stuttgart- Photo courtesy of MB Museum such as emission-free mobility. Bad Cannstatt. A bullet-shaped elevator takes The collection rooms feature the di- Architects visitors to the upper floor of the versity of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and situated the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Looking futuristic look- their use in everyday life. Visitors can out the elevator’s window, patrons ing building, always switch between the two tours. see the exhibition areas and can completed When arriving at the museum, watch videos projected on the walls. in 2006, on visitors are typically impressed with a small hill the futuristic interior design, according The famous Mercedes-Benz Sil- to elevate it, to Anselm Vogt-Moykopf, a museum ver Arrows are also displayed, and much like a tour guide. video monitors showcase historic mo- sculpture on tor races. “The exhibition areas are all open, exhibit. but connected via ramps. Throughout The Fascination of Technology ex- the museum, visitors will not find one Carola Meusel hibit marks the end of the tour, and gives visitors a glimpse into the future with closed room or linear wall,” he added. the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand portant material for producing engines. displays of new technical innovations. Bullet-shaped elevators take visi- while overlapping political and histori- Another architectural tweak is that tors to the upper floor of the museum. According to Vogt-Moykopf, the cal events, such as World War I and II. the museum is located next to the B14 According to Vogt-Moykopf, the eleva- Mercedes-Benz Museum offers some- According to Vogt-Moykopf, the cars federal highway. tor ride can be considered as a preview, thing for everyone, whether car enthu- are always located in the center of the “Since the cars are exhibits and preparing visitors for the exhibitions. siasts, architecture or history buffs. And room to mark the focal point of attention. therefore static, the highway is meant to During the ride, patrons can look “Everything in the museum re- bring the dynamic of driving back into at the end of their museum day, some out the window to see the various exhi- volves around the vehicles. The cars are the museum,” Vogt-Moykopf said. people may say: “Oh Lord, won’t you bition areas while engine sounds inside highlighted — almost like on a theater The tour of the collection rooms buy me a Mercedes-Benz.” and projected videos on the outside stage,” Vogt-Moykopf said. features different themes to illustrate walls make for a unique experience. The oldest Mercedes from 1902, the use of Mercedes-Benz vehicles The Mercedes-Benz Museum is Exiting the elevator, people find located at Mercedestrasse 100, 70372 themselves in the year 1886. Here, the Mercedes Simplex, for example, is in everyday situations, such as waste positioned underneath Swarovski crys- management, technical and transporta- Stuttgart. The museum is open Tuesday they’re introduced to the very begin- through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ning of the brand: the “Grandfather tal lights while classical music plays in tion support. Themes range from travel Tickets cost €8. Admission is free for Clock,” or “Standuhr” engine, a single- the background. by bus or cab, to passenger cars and children 15 years old and younger. cylinder engine developed by engi- “This setting is a very elegant presen- transportation of cargo. English guided tours are offered at neers Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm tation of the car,” Vogt-Moykopf said. At the Gallery of Helpers, emergen- 11 a.m. each day. The museum also of- Maybach, and Daimler’s motorized Visitors can look at the vehicles cy vehicles are displayed. The Gallery carriage, the world’s first four-wheeled displayed on the right and on the left, of Celebrities features vehicles driven fers hands-on activities for children and motorized vehicle with a gas engine. photos, sketches and memorabilia chron- by people such as Princess Diana and children’s tours. 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Many rooms even visitors can get a feel for the fast and For more information, call civ. seven exhibition areas guide visitors feature materials used for car manufac- furious world of motor sports with two 0711-17-30000 or visit www.mercedes- from the invention of the automobile to turing, such as brass walls, the most im- simulators. benz-classic.com. The Citizen, February 21, 2013 Leisure Page 11

What’s happening in FMWR Play family bingo market March 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 Win valuable prizes vices matches. Officials may also be p.m. in the Patch Community Club. eligible for compensation. The Patch Community Club is at adult bingo the place to be on the first Sunday My Girlfriend’s Closet, a flea Register by Feb. 25. market aimed at women, is set for The Patch Community Club adult of each month for family bingo and For more information, call CYS March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bingo program is now every Friday the chance to win valuable prizes for Services Sports and Fitness at 431- at the Brewed Awakenings Cafe on evening. Card sales will start at 5 children and adults. 2597/civ. 07031-15-2597. Robinson Barracks. p.m.; the game will start at 7 p.m. Card sales will start at 1 p.m.; the Request a space to sell your A pack of four hard cards will cost Play Texas Hold ‘ Em game starts at 3 p.m. Food and bev- wares at www.stuttgartmwr.com. $40; a jumbo pack with eight hard Play Texas Hold ’ Em on Feb. erages will be available for purchase. For more information, call 430- cards will cost $70. 28 and March 14 in the Patch Com- For more information, call 430- 2110/civ. 0711-680-2110. Food and beverages will be avail- munity Club. Registration opens at 5 5433/civ. 0711-680-5433. Hit the slopes with able for purchase. p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m. Participants Kelley Club serves For more information, call 430- must be 18 or older. Outdoor Recreation 5433/civ. 0711-680-5433. For more information, call 430- barbecue March 8 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart 5433/civ. 0711-680-5433. An all-you-can-eat barbecue Learn to officiate Family and Morale, Welfare and Parents’ Night Out buffet will be served March 8 from Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation soccer at clinic The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- 4:30-8 p.m. at the Kelley Club. The will host several upcoming ski trips. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart gart’s Child, Youth and School Ser- menu includes ribs, chicken, pulled • March 2 — day trip to Engle- Child, Youth and School Services will vices will host a Parents’ Night Out pork, baked beans, potatoes, maca- berg, Switzerland host a soccer officials clinic Feb. 26- roni and cheese, salad bar and more. • March 15-18 — the location 27 and March 1 from 6-9 p.m. in the March 8 at the Panzer Child Develop- The cost for an adult is $14.50; for this trip will be based on the best Patch Fitness Center conference room. ment/School Age Center from 6:30- $7.50 for children 5-10 years old. snow conditions at the time The clinic is open to all valid ID 11:30 p.m. Children under 4 dine for free. • March 23 — day trip to cardholders, 15 years of age and older. Sign up at Parent Central Services For more information, call 421- Garmish, Germany Attendees will learn U.S. Soccer by March 6. 4660/civ. 0711-729-4660. • March 30 — day trip to Ischgl, Federation rules, points of emphasis, For more information, call 430- Buy, sell at local Austria center and assistant referees field 7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. Participants must sign up in mechanics, and positioning. flea markets advance. Upon completion of training, For more activities and events, Sell your unwanted things at the For more information, call 431- participants will serve as soccer of- go to the Family and MWR web- next USAG Stuttgart community flea 2774/civ. 07031-15-2774. ficials for spring and fall CYS Ser- site at www.stuttgartmwr.com. Page 12 The Citizen, February 21, 2013

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Girl In Black Photo by Lisa McRoberts February 6, 2013 was “Super Hero Day” at Patch High School, spon- sored by the Student Council under the supervision of Mr. James Spelling Bee Bartlett. “I had wanted to go as Men in Black, so I got myself a suit Sasha Ortiz and Max Tortorelli (from left) were victorious at the 2013 and tie and headed to school. I should have been with my Men in BEMS Spelling Bee. Sasha, a seventh grader, won the competition by Black partner Shameka Watson, but she was sick that day, and I was correctly spelling the word “stalactite.” The next stop for Sasha will be sad because I had to do it alone. Some people say that Men in Black the district championships. Max, a sixth grader, fought several extended are not “super heroes,” but to me, they are heroes in the alien world. I rounds with fellow competitor Sammy Stacy to claim his runner-up spot. like them, and I may try the costume again one year, hopefully with a The Spelling Bell was sponsored by the BEMS Blue Ribbon PTA and mod- partner,” said Maxine Mitchell. erated by PTA Chairperson, Ms. Cynde Holbeck. Take a look at what’s going on in Stuttgart’s schools. a look at what’s going Take

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It’s bingo time

Austin Kelly has the lucky number during a recent evening of fun, games and deli- cious chili at a Böblingen Elementary Middle School Family BINGO and Chili Cook-Off with his partens and his friend, Ryan Judy.

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Read Across America Patch Elementary School will host its annual “Read Across America” March 1, sponsored by the National Education As- sociation in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

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Middle row, from left: Isabella LaHaye, Hanako Ricci, Alex Pinkham, Joseph Kelsey, and August Stenswold

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