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Photos by Carola Meusel, USAG Stuttgart Public A airs Stallion Shake 2018 tested garrison and host nation emergency responders’ reaction to an accidental release of a toxic gas in the cellar of the Kelley Club, July 21. See p. 12 for more photos and the story. At top, the incident scene in the midst of the rescue operation; left, fi refi ghters in chemical/bio hazard suits undergo decontamination; right, emergency vehicles from the City of Stuttgart and USAG Stuttgart arrive at Kelley Barracks.

CARE Fair, warehouse sale, fl ea market and more coming Sept. 8 Army Community Service information about garrison services. USAG Stuttgart Family & Morale, It’s a great way to connect with the Welfare and Recreation many organizations of the USAG Stuttgart community. e annual Community e coordination of the 2018 Activities, Registration, & Education CARE Fair is assigned to USAG “CARE Fair” coming up on Sept. 8, Stuttgart Family & Morale, Welfare 10 a.m.–2 p.m., in the Panzer Main and Recreation’s team is commit- Exchange mall. ted to hosting a fantastic event e fair is a much-awaited op- along the lines of what partici- Photo by Holly DeCarlo-White, USAG Stuttgart Public A airs portunity for community members pants have become used to over Representatives of numerous garrison organizations prepare to inform and to sign up for activities and clubs, the years. Of course, the CARE assist Stuttgart military community members before the start of the 2017 connect with the people who run CARE Fair. Last year’s fair was held in the Patch Fitness Center; this year’s will them, and to get resources and See CARE, p.5 be at the Panzer Kaserne Main Exchange. Page 2 NEWS The Citizen, August 2018

Stuttgart sees reduction in post allowance

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e U.S. Department of State recently updated the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) with the issuance of the Transmittal Letter: Standardized Regulations (TL: SR) – 946 which took e ect July 8, 2018. Stuttgart had a 5 percent reduc- tion in its post allowance. e Dept. of State website has a FAQ page to explain how post allowances are determined worldwide. For example:

Methodology: Photo by Holly DeCarlo-White, USAG Stuttgart Public A airs 4. Q: How do you determine Stuttgart military community volunteers come in all shapes, sizes, ages and branches of service. A group of volun- the post allowance? teers with ACS and FMWR personnel poses for a group photo, April 25.

A: An index is developed by comparing the cost of goods and What is this volunteer stuff? services and living pattern informa- tion reported by the foreign posts to By Moneé Luckey teaching English as a Second Language, It is a valuable resource to help any the cost of goods and services and Volunteer disaster management, tour coordinators military spouse stay engaged, build re- living patterns in Washington , D.C. USAG Stuttgart with private organizations, being a part lationships, and enhance skills. Visit the Dept. of State website’s of the backstage crew at the community O ce of Allowances page to learn I’m in my 30’s. I have worked in theatre, and nurse practitioner can be For more information about volun- more. e O ce of Allowances in my profession for years. I recently mar- found in the Army Community Service teer opportunities, visit the ACS web- the Bureau of Administration de- ried a service member. Within the last volunteer database. site at https://stuttgart.armymwr.com/ velops and coordinates policies, year, I’ve left my job and moved from a I was impressed with this database. programs/army-community-service. regulations, standards, and pro- major east coast city. Now I’m planted cedures to administer the govern- here in Stuttgart. ment-wide allowances and bene ts As you know, fi nding employment program abroad under the DSSR. as a military spouse can be a challenge. e o ce compiles statistics of My biggest fear with this move is losing living costs abroad, quarters allow- relevance in my career fi eld. How do I ances, hardship di erentials, and stay profi cient in my craft? How do I danger pay allowances and com- continue to expand my professional net- putes the established allowances work? How do I eliminate resume gaps? to compensate U.S. Government I was told not to expect to fi nd work, civilian employees for costs and especially career relevant work, for at hardships related to assignments least six months. Panic began to set in. I abroad. e o ce is also respon- needed to occupy my free time. I need- sible for establishing maximum per ed to remain professionally connected. diem rates for foreign areas. Volunteering was recommended, but I was unsure if that would address my con- (Editor’s note: This informa- cerns. That’s handing out hotdogs and tion comes from the Dept. of fl yers, right? State website at https://aoprals. No! I found that the available op- state.gov/content.asp?content_ portunities are broader than expected. Photo by Holly DeCarlo-White, USAG Stuttgart Public A airs id=166&menu_id=75.) I saw a lot of opportunities in and Army Community Service hosts an ice cream social to honor volunteer ser- around the garrison. Positions such as vice following a recognition ceremony on Patch Barracks, April 25.

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Independence Day 2018 celebrated in style Story and photos by John Reese and the town I’m from claims to Above, a small square of landlocked Patch Barracks becomes a beach dur- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs be the birthplace of the American ing the annual Independence Day celebration; below, a competitor in the Navy before the Navy was founded Warrior Challenge flips a heavy tractor tire, one of the many obstacles on a Parades, bands, foods and a in Whitehall, New York, and I’ve course that ended with a paintball range; a homemade, hometown parade spectacular fireworks show com- got family member who go that far circles Husky Field; FMWR team members lob T-shirts and stress balls with bined to make the USAG Stuttgart’s back—to the American Revolution— prize numbers to the crowd. Independence Day celebration for so, for me, it’s a long history of cel- the 242nd birthday of the United ebrating the 4th of July. States a generous slice of all things “It’s a great day,” Morrill said American. While the sky intermittently With fun new activities for kids threatened rain and served up a young and old, the day was akin to a couple of light showers, Lt. Col. Keith small town county fair. Burnette, commander, Stuttgart “One of the best days in the cal- Medical Clinic, was completely endar year. It’s a day to celebrate soaked by being the “dunkee” for the our independence, our birth as a dunk tank. Burnette wasn’t the only nation, and how far we’ve come one who got wet; there were slip ‘n since we gained our independence slides and other watery fun. with the first Continental Congress Arm wrestling, carnival games, in Philadelphia,” said Ben Morrill, and more were all available to enjoy. who works for AFRICOM on Kelley Many of the thousands of community Barracks. Morrill was enjoying a plate members in attendance brought their of Southern-fried cooking from one own amusements, with footballs and of the many vendors along Financial Frisbee’s flying, and parents playing Row, just outside of the fence of Husky Field. “I’m from New England, See 4th of July, p.4 Page 4 NEWS The Citizen, August 2018

“The Uniques,” a talented local band, performs a popular classic rock number at the 2018 4th of July celebration.

4th of July out your arms and legs and breath- Williams, a former Army physical country singer Rodney Atkins, turn- continued from p. 3 ing, you finish by firing a paintball therapist and operations Soldier who ing the field into a packed festival gun at 10 targets,” Watson said. “You was busily taking orders for fried cat- concert venue. catch with their kids. fire at six shots, change the magazine, fish and hush puppies. Williams had “Today is the culmination of One of the popular attractions then fire six more.” volunteered his time on the federal a year’s worth of planning by our was demonstrating warrior skills and A wide variety of different foods holiday between job seeking within FMWR team to create a wonder- feats of strength in an timed obstacle were available, the community. ful hometown feel in U.S. Army course. some as free “It’s more “All the money Garrison-Stuttgart,” said Heidi “The sports and fitness teams put samples from that we raise Malarchik, deputy to the garrison on the Warrior Challenge Course,” event sponsors, today will be commander. “We started off today said William Watson, facility man- some home- hometown fun used for school with a parade and we have prizes for ager, Kelley Fitness Center. “It begins made for local supplies for our the best floats, and our friends from with the sled pull, then the tire flip charity and some than in ‘Back-to-School’ the Schönaich town band led the pa- and the log carry, then over to the contracted by fund.” rade, marching along with a wonder- rope climb and across the obstacle FMWR ensured Hometown, USA.” Armed with ful rendition of the military medley, bars, and then the jump box where no one went hun- two compressed and then the Star Spangled Banner both feet have to touch the top of the gry. Culinary offerings ranged from air launchers, stress balls with cor- and the German national anthem. b o x .” burgers to Swabian Maultaschen to responding prize numbers or T-shirts It started a whole afternoon of great Points were deducted for mis- deep-fried chocolate sandwich cook- were very popular. Hundreds of par- fun.” takes on the course, such as falling off ies and much more. A few watering ticipants gathered together in front of Those who couldn’t attend the the horizontal ladder or failing to pull holes, including a new and popular the stage to catch the harmless pro- celebration in person were able to the sled across the line. By the time tropical-themed “beach” decorated jectiles. FMWR did this twice over the watch live clips on the garrison’s competitors made the leap to the top with inflatable palm trees and beach afternoon. Facebook page. More photos can be of the box, they had one more chal- chairs, served adult beverages. The afternoon and evening’s en- found on the garrison Flickr page. lenge left: marksmanship. “We’re raising money to give back tertainments were the outstanding “It’s more hometown fun than in “To finish up, after you’ve worn into the community,” said Nicholas local cover band “The Uniques” and Hometown, USA,” Malarchik said.

What would a county fair be without the ubiquitous high striker strength Fairgoers enjoy a wide selection of games typically found at a county fair. tester? The Citizen, August 2018 NEWS Page 5 Don’t confuse voting residence with home of record Federal Voting Assistance Program Service members may only have you change your residence or domicile, News release one voting residence at a time. Their you may not revert to a previous resi- 60 Day Notice voting residence should be within the dence without re-establishing a new August 2: Tennessee FVAP encourages the use of the state listed on their Leave and Earnings physical presence according to resi- August 4: Virgin Islands Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) Statement which defines your state for dency laws of that State. August 7: Ohio 12th to start the absentee voting process withholding state taxes. You can’t vote in person at embas- Congressional District Special as it is standardized for use across all Don’t confuse voting residence sies, consulates or military installa- General states and will extend your eligibility with home of record. Your home of tions. The online assistant at FVAP.gov August 7: Kansas, Michigan, to receive a ballot for all federal elec- record is the place you lived when you or your Voting Assistance Officer can Missouri, Washington tions for at least one calendar year. The entered the military. It does not change help you complete the necessary ab- August 11: Hawaii FPCA acts as both a registration and while you are on active duty. Your vot- sentee voting forms found at FVAP.gov August 14: Connecticut, absentee ballot request form. We en- ing residence may be the same as your and provide additional information. Minnesota, Vermont, courage our military voters to submit home of record but needs to be updat- Military spouses and eligible fam- Wisconsin a new FPCA every year and when they ed if and when you decide to establish ily members may be covered under August 21: Alaska, Wyoming move. a new state of legal residence. the same law that protects military August 25: Guam Your state of legal residence is not members’ absentee voting rights. This August 28: Arizona, Florida, Service voting assistance automatically changed when you are means if a military spouse or family Oklahoma Each service provides extensive assigned to a new duty location. member lives outside his/her voting voting assistance starting at the unit It may be changed with your ap- jurisdiction, he/she can vote absentee September — level. Assistance with any portion of proval by submitting the appropri- in all federal elections. Whether chang- 30 Day Notice the absentee voting process can be ob- ate paperwork to your finance officer. ing states or moving to another coun- September 6: Delaware tained by contacting your Installation However, you should first consult legal try, FVAP.gov provides resources to September 11: New Voter Assistance Office. Service specif- counsel. help you send your vote home. Hampshire ic voting information can be found on You have the option to establish September 11: New York the websites listed below or by contact- residency or domicile each time you Please see related graphic on September 12: Rhode Island ing your Service Voting Action Officer. are transferred to a new location. Once Page 8

CARE currently scheduled this year. The continued from p.1 service fee for table/space (limit one per person) is $10. Tables sell out fast, Fair will be done with FMWR and so people interested in grabbing a Army Community Service flair. spot are encouraged to sign up early. FMWR is thrilled about collaborat- Visit https://stuttgart.armymwr.com/ ing with its AAFES friends for the use europe/stuttgart/programs/flea- of the facility and the area outside. markets. Please, no commercial sale To date, the following groups/ items. organizations received confirma- Additionally on Sept. 8, there will tion that they will be in attendance: be a NAF Warehouse Sale at Panzer NAF; CPAC HR; Housing; FMWR’s Fitness Center, 9 a.m. - Stuttgart Theatre Center, Outdoor 2 p.m. Get amazing deals on a Recreation, Arts & Crafts Center and wide range of quality sporting, out- Sports & Fitness; BOSS; Army Health door, electronic, office and household Clinic, TRICARE and Stuttgart items. From fitness equipment, snow- Army Wellness Center; EDIS/Child boards, TVs to alarm clocks, refrigera- Safety Seat Program; ACS; Stuttgart tors, and much more. Make sure to get Veterinary Clinic; Delta Sigma your deal on items you need or want. Theta Sorority; Army Substance Cash, VISA and Mastercard only, Abuse Program; Stuttgart Ski Patrol; Photo by John Reese, USAG Stuttgart Public affairs please. Items sold as seen. No returns Patch Thrift Shop; MARFOREUR/ The Girl Scouts of America Stuttgart troops sign on new members at the 2017 after purchase. Call 421-2603 or 0711- AF Family Readiness Team; CARE Fair. The Scouts are one of the organizations that will be at this year’s fair. 729-2603 for details. Stuttgart Piranhas Swim Team; University of Maryland; Embry Electronics Association; USO; and been going on for more than ten (Editor’s note: Jessica LaGassey- Riddle Aeronautical University; Public Affairs. years now.” Simpson, ACS, and Joel Wasco, Community Bank; VFW Post In conjunction with the CARE This flea market is the last one FMWR, contributed to this article.) 10810; U.S. Youth Soccer–Stuttgart; Fair, FMWR will American Red Cross; SHARP; VAT/ host its annual UTAP; Stuttgart German American flea market out- Wandering Club; Religious Support side of the Panzer Office Jewish, LDS, Protestant Exchange, 10 a.m. and Catholic communities, to 2 p.m. The on- Women’s Ministry, and Mothers of post flea markets Preschoolers; Knights of Columbus; offer a convenient FURNITURE WE SPECIALIZE IN: AFRICOM Family Readiness Group; opportunity for RUGS ANTIQUE RE-UPHOLSTERY Safety Office; Patch Elementary community mem- JEWELRY ANTIQUE RESTORATION School PTA; AAFES School Meal bers to sell a few LIGHTING Program; EUCOM Family Readiness things and make a PORCELAIN COME AND VISIT US! Group; Air Force Recruiting; Civil bit of pocket change PERIOD MEMENTOS ENJOY A ONE OF ARTWORKS A KIND TOUR IN Air Patrol; Cub Scout Packs #44, or to find items they WAR MEMORABILIA #324, #113, and #154, and Boy don’t have yet after VINTAGE APPAREL OUR VAST ANTIQUE Scout Troops #154, #324, #44, and moving here. AND SO MUCH MORE! SHOWROOM #113; Stuttgart Girl Scouts; Soldier “These flea mar- 71101 SCHÖNAICH for Life–Transition Assistance kets awesome,” said WETTGASSE 12 Program; Women of Purpose; Martha Povich, Armed Forces Communications & FMWR. “These have 07031-651549 MOBIL 0178 77 700 76 Page 6 NEWS The Citizen, August 2018 DISA director meets with EUCOM, AFRICOM, conducts change of command By Capt. Carlie Wilson DISA Europe

The director of Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network, Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton, visited Stuttgart, July 11-13, to meet with the forward commands DISA Europe and DISA Africa. She also met with multiple leaders from U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and presided over a DISA Europe change of command ceremony. Norton received briefs focused on the efforts of DISA Europe and DISA Africa. The briefings provided the direc- tor with insights into where DISA is and how it can support the combatant com- mands. She met with the corresponding J3, J6 and chiefs of staff to discuss their challenges and unique mission require- ments in the theaters, and their accom- plishments using DISA support. The ensuing discussions highlighted the vital role DISA plays integrating and support- Photo by Ron Wallace, DISA Europe ing the warfighter as a combat support Vice Adm. Nancy A. Norton returns a salute as she arrives and passes through a corridor of Sailors (“sideboys” in Navy agency. She lauded the relationship and jargon) on Patch Barracks, July 13. trust between the agency field represen- tatives and their supported combatant IWC, career paths and commands, and was keen to point out the vision of the com- that DISA, as an agency, needs to assist munity. She also briefed in solving its problems and maintaining the status and health this type of support to its customers. of the IWC workforce The director conducted a town hall and the new challenges with DISA Europe and DISA Africa, it faces in the Navy as where she promoted information systems well as the DoD. technician Jessica Riley to Petty Officer On the final day of 1st Class. Norton also recognized mul- her visit, Norton presid- tiple personnel with commander’s coins ed over a change of com- and commended the field offices’ work- mand ceremony where force on their commitment and support Col. Joel S. Lindeman to DISA and the combatant commands. assumed command of

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The solar systems on Robinson Barracks' buildings 301 and 302 are oriented toward the south for ideal solar collection. Construction and installation of solar panels for electricity generation under way on Robinson Barracks Story and photos by Corinna Fritz the equipment of the solar systems once they are Energy Manager installed. The first solar panels will be installed in USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works early September and will begin reducing the gar- rison’s electricity bill in October. Solar panels are a means of cutting the gar- Solar power generation has a positive impact risons electricity bills by producing electricity on the environment, as the electricity is produced form sunlight. without creating harmful emissions. For USAG The project is a collaboration between the Stuttgart, it is even more beneficial to install solar USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works- systems as it is good for our economy as the gar- Engineering for photovoltaic, Bauamt, con- rison does not have to pay taxes on the electric- tractors, architects, engineering consultants for ity that is both produced and consumed on base. electric components, safety and health protec- Taxes are the biggest part of the German electric- tion, DPW Housing, Safety Office, Installation ity price and therefore USAG Stuttgart can save Coordinator and the garrison fire department. money by reducing its electricity consumption Unshaded, tilted surfaces facing south are the from the utility grid. best available condition for solar power genera- Each of the systems in building 154–158 are tion in Germany. Buildings with these character- expected to lower the garrisons’ electricity bill by istics were chosen for the implementation of the approximately 9000 USD each year. solar systems. In order to harvest the sunlight efficiently, state of the art solar panels were chosen. They increase the amount of electricity that can be gen- erated on the available roof area. Construction has already started on RB buildings 154 and 155. Once the solar ssystems on these buildings are installed and connected, the workers will continue with the next two buildings. A team of representatives from local authori- ties, construction companies, architects and safe- ty officers meet every week in order to ensure that the project is executed according to plan. During those meeting the construction progress is discussed and upcoming issues are identified and solved. These meeting include discussions and site visits and ensure that the impact of the construction is reduced to a minimum and that the solar system are installed in a safely manner both for construction workers as well as for the residents. Currently the roofs and attics are being pre- pared for the projects. This includes implement- A wooden walkway inside the attic of Bldg.154 ing new insulation and building new wooden nears completion for installation and main- walkways right below the ridge. The walkways tenance of electrical parts of the solar panel will allow the maintenance staff to safely access system. Page 8 NEWS The Citizen, August 2018 USDA upholds soil-free standard for US-bound shipments By Robert Szostek must ensure they clean anything USACA-E Public Affairs that collects dirt before they send it stateside, whether as military cargo, Europe is home to many agricul- mail, household goods or a privately- tural pests that are not found in the owned vehicle. The pests soil con- United States and soil is a natural tains can cause great damage to the hideout for them. Importation of soil U.S. farming economy. into the United States from foreign “You can unwittingly introduce sources is prohibited. invasive pests into the U.S.,” said Personnel assigned to Europe Julie Aliaga-Milos, U.S. Department

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of Agriculture adviser at the U.S. to enforce this soil-free standard. European Command’s Customs and Soil is a mixture of organic and Border Clearance Agency. “It only inorganic materials. It is the loose takes one bit of soil on your car, lawn surface material of the earth and furniture, bicycle, field gear or boot the major medium for plant growth. to introduce a serious quarantine Some examples of soil or soil con- pest into the country.” stituents are topsoil, forest litter, Military vehicles and equipment wood or plant compost, humus and are especially prone to collecting earthworm castings. dirt, mud or soil, she added, which This mixture can support bio- is why they must be thoroughly logical activity and can therefore washed, especially the undercar- also contain numerous harmful ani- riage, before they can be shipped mal and plant disease agents, plant stateside. Removing soil could be pests and noxious weed seeds. These very expensive at the port of en- pests include bacteria, viruses, fun- try, which is why it would be easier, gi, nematodes, and life stages of de- cheaper and more effective to wash structive mollusks and insects. items contaminated by soil overseas Materials free of organic matter before shipping. such as pure sand, clay, talc, rocks, “Soil is strictly controlled under volcanic pumice, chalk, salt, iron ore USDA’s quarantine regulations be- and gravel, however, can be imported cause it can readily provide a path- under permit. These materials must way for a variety of dangerous organ- be mined or collected so they are isms that may have a great economic free of organic material such as roots, impact for agriculture and the en- grasses, plant debris or leaf litter. vironment in the United States,” Likewise, a thin film of road dust, Aliaga-Milos explained. The Code of sand or grime on a car is not a threat Federal Regulations 7 CFR 330.300 because it cannot support biologi- lists the federal authority for these cal activity. However, dirt that has conditions and safeguards collected over time and contains or- That is why EUCOM has a bor- ganic materials is a threat and must der clearance program that inspects be removed. household goods, privately owned vehicles and military shipments Call a military customs office to destined for the U.S. to ensure they find out more about agricultural are free of soil. The Department of threats to the U.S. or visit www.eur. Defense works directly with USDA army.mil/opm/customs/uscustoms. in the EUCOM and AFRICOM areas htm. The Citizen, August 2018 HEALTH Page 9 August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month USAG Stuttgart Protection Office situation can occur without warning; personnel and assets to be available everyone, including school visitors when needed. It is through active par- The Army conducts an annual such as parents, should be familiar ticipation in these programs that we Antiterrorism Awareness Month to with the initial response to an active become stronger in identifying ter- increase terrorism awareness and shooter: run, hide and, lastly, fight. rorists threats and taking immediate vigilance across the Army. The focus Engaging mission partners and actions. areas for this year include; recognize Stuttgart military community mem- A simple observation or report can and report suspicious activity, cy- bers in security and awareness lead to action that could stop a terror- ber security and awareness, school programs at all levels allows for ist act. safety and awareness, tenant and community involvement, and AT risk assessments. security and awareness. Whether in Tips for cybersecurity For more information and refer- In a joint-service garrison such as the office or at home, ensuring cyber A few basic tips can make a huge ence materials regarding Anti ter rorism Stuttgart, community members have security allows for systems to remain difference: Awareness Month on the risks and pre- the opportunity to impact the pro- active and available. • Never share your passwords vention measures associated with the gram in a big way. Service members, Awareness for keeping kids safe • Use a secure connection on your mo- use of social media, iWatch suspicious Department of Defense civilians, con- and secure in the school environment bile phone to signifi cantly enhance activity reporting pocket guide, indi- tractors, family members and retirees is another focus area during August. the security of your information cators to watch for and local reporting are the strongest advocates when it School students and faculty are re- • Keep your devices updated with se- procedures, call the USAG Stuttgart comes to keeping an eye out for suspi- minded that it is imperative during curity software Protection O ce at 431-2031/2032 or cious activities and reporting them to any event to be aware of their sur- • Don’t shop or view sensitive infor- visit the Army Antiterrorism Enterprise the proper authorities. Vigilance helps rounding area for potential threats mation and fi nancial data while on Portal at https://army.deps.mil/ ensure people and assets stay safe that could target them as they enter public Wi-Fi–wait until you’re on a ARMY/SITES/PMG/PROG/ATEP/ from terrorist attacks. or exit the school buildings. As wit- private network. DEFAULT.ASPX/ (CAC only) The same can also be said for cyber nessed many times, an active shooter Keep cool and protect yourself from heat-related illnesses By Ashley Patoka Also at risk for heat-related ill- Regional Health Command–Europe nesses are pets. Maj. Justin DeVanna, Veterinary Medical Center Europe di- Last year, heat illnesses were re- rector, offered the following tips for sponsible for more than 20 thousand pets: lost or limited duty days. Heat-related 1. Never leave a pet in a parked car, illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat even with air conditioning on or stroke, result from the body not being windows opened or cracked. able to properly cool itself. 2. If a pet is outside during hours of This year, across the European light, ensure they have shade to be Region, there have already been a few out of direct sun and that they have cases of heat-related injuries. Stay fresh cool water at all times. safe this summer with these tips from 3. Remember, German or other host Public Health Command Europe. nation Laws for pets are often dif- PHCE recommends drinking ferent than the typical laws in the enough water to replace what was lost U.S. and must be followed even through sweat. on-post. “Your body may need water before 4. Any brachecephalic (pug faced an- you feel thirsty so don’t wait,”Col. imals, i.e.-pugs, French or America Rodney Coldren, PHCE Chief of bulldogs) are at higher risk for heat Preventive Medicine Services said. Photo by U.S. Army related problems because they can- “Drink water throughout the day. Urine Last year, heat illnesses were responsible for more than 20 thousand lost or not dissipate heat as easily or ef- color, or lack of urine, can tell a person limited duty days. Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, fi ciently when panting. a lot about their level of hydration.” result from the body not being able to properly cool itself. 5. If you feel hot it’s the same for Lack of urination or dark-colored your pet. For example, long walks urine is an indication to drink more it is important to apply sunscreen. call emergency services right away,” or runs in the middle, hottest part water. A good target is a quart an hour Lt. Col. Layne Green, LRMC Coldren said. “While you wait for of the day are the most dangerous under most conditions. Chief of Dermatology, said that in or- help, move the person to a cooler place times for heat related illness. In addition to drinking water, der to ensure optimal protection, sun- and start trying to lower their body PHCE also recommends eating meals screen should be reapplied, on aver- temperature with cool cloths or a cool “If you think your pet overheated which will help replace lost salts. age, about every 80 minutes and each bath.” see a vet immediately. Heat illness It is also important to try and stay person should use about a shot-glass Heat exhaustion is less severe, but can be up to fatal for human and pets cool. Do this through wearing the ap- worth each application. has many of the same symptoms which alike,” DeVanna added. propriate clothing, choose lightweight, Heat-related illnesses are prevent- can include heavy sweating, muscle light-colored and loose-fi tting clothing. able. PHCE recommends learning the cramps and tiredness or weakness. The When scheduling outdoor events, signs of a heat-related illness and what CDC recommends moving to a cool Heat safety try to limit them to when it will be the to do. place, loosening clothes, sipping water For more up-to-date tips coolest — either in the morning or af- According to the CDC, a person and placing cool cloths on your body if on staying safe during the ternoon, PHCE recommends. who is suffering from a heat stroke you experience these symptoms. heat, visit the Regional Health "If you are going to be outside, may have hot, red, dry or damp skin; “With heat exhaustion, we recom- Command–Europe Facebook make sure to take regular breaks in the a fast, strong pulse; headache; diz- mend getting medical help right away page at www.facebook.com/ shade," Coldren said. “This will help ziness; confusion; or they may lose if the person is vomiting, the symp- RHCEurope/. the body recover from the heat.” consciousness. toms are not improving or they last Additionally, before heading outside, “If you suspect a heat stroke, longer than an hour,” Coldren said. Page 10 HEALTH The Citizen, August 2018 Patient safety in action: prescribing high reliability in pharmacies DoD Patient Safety Program clinic's well-organized immunization administering the medicine. It’s about at the  ve clinics and headquarters at News Release storage area. Adult and pediatric immu- making sure we're being safe every step MEDDAC are committed and they've nizations were separated and labels on of the way.” been going strong. It started with a very One way to identify leading prac- the shelf identi ed when a vial had to be Maj. Victoria O'Shea, the pharmacy small team in 2012 and has grown into a tices is through tracers. e tracer meth- used before expiring. consultant with MEDDAC Bavaria and robust program today with representa- odology is used to follow the experience “It's a perfect solution for vaccine a medication management cham- tives from all areas and service lines. of care, treatment or service for patients storage in a medical area because it pro- pion, is actively involved in the “It’s on everyone’s calendar through an organization’s entire health vides clear, color-coded details about tracers to not only assess compli- because everyone is invested care delivery process. ese tracers are the vaccine,” Kirby said. ance, but keep an eye out for to make them happen,” Kirby the cornerstone for Joint Commission During the debrief at the end of teachable moments. says. “If you’re tasked to do accreditation. the day, Kirby shared how impressed O’Shea seeks opportuni- a tracer, that is your main Health care sta from the  ve clin- he was with the immunization storage ties for clinic sta to dem- duty for the day." ics that make up the U.S. Army Medical practices. He learned the storage labels onstrate how they carry out Department Activity Bavaria participate came from the Defense Health Agency their day-to-day work. rough close ob- Patch Barracks Pharmacy together in quarterly tracers led by the Immunization Healthcare Branch and servation, she  nds teachable moments. Joint Commission Coordinators team. decided to adopt this leading practice at For example, at one clinic, she Did you know the Army Health e tracers almost always reveal a lead- his pharmacy. learned a sta member didn't know that Clinic Stuttgart was ranked for pa- ing practice that can be shared and ad- Other leading practices the im- Albuterol inhalers had to be primed. At tient satisfaction above all other clin- opted by other clinics. munization clinics in Bavaria have im- another location she met a sta mem- ics in a Department of Defense Joint Good labeling practices, proper plemented to prevent patient harm ber who properly checked the EpiPen's Outpatient Experience Survey for storing of temperature sensitive medi- in clude: expiration date, but didn't look to make 2017? e clinic in Bldg. 2300, Patch cation products, maintaining an up-to- • Putting important information such sure the solution was clear and not Barracks, is home to the Stuttgart date policy binder, and following safety as age indications, uses, and route discolored. military community’s pharmacy. e protocols when administering an injec- right on the labels. “ e tracers are a way to make sure pharmacy is open Monday- ursday, tion are just a handful of the items being • Separating vaccines and medications we observe how medication is handled 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Fridays 7:30 assessed during pharmacy tracers at the that look and sound alike such as throughout the facility and teach sta a.m.–noon. Patients may phone in clinics in southern Germany. DTaP and Tdap. on the spot what they can do to im- prescription re lls at 486-5601 or Capt. William Kirby, chief of phar- • Placing red alert sticker on high risk prove,” O’Shea said. 06371-86-5601. All re lls must be macy at the Grafenwoehr Army Health medicine bins. e sharing of leading practices called in at least two business days Clinic, was participating in a pharmacy Kirby explains “visual cues make during tracers is helping to standardize prior to pick-up. You are allowed and tracer being conducted at the Hohenfels key information obvious to the person care around the region and help ensure encouraged to call in your re lls up to Army Health Clinic when he noticed the stocking the shelves and the person high reliability. 7-days prior to running out. Kirby believes the Visit http://rhce.amedd.army. tracers are sustainable mil/Bavaria/index.cfm. because the leadership

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Texans Spec. Isaac Burge and his wife, Jamey, sign in for the ARC meet & greet brunch in the Panzer Chapel annex. Community members and representatives of USAG Stuttgart services mingle over coffee and waffles, July 19. Page 12 SAFETY The Citizen, August 2018 Garrison, emergency responders tested at ‘Stallion Shake 2018’ 1 2

By Bardia Khajenoori USAG Stuttgart Emergency Manager. victims were rescued by hazardous ma- USAG Stuttgart Public A airs “During our planning process, our terial response teams from the City of 1. Moulage makeup simulating garrison works closely with our host Stuttgart’s fi re department. chemical burns is applied to A simulated release of chemicals nation partners to produce an exercise However, instead of then being sent role players on Kelley Barracks led to a major re- that is not only productive, but chal- to local hospitals as victims normally 2. Host nation and garrison sponse by real-life emergency respond- lenging for them as well,” said Daul. would, the volunteers were shuttled emergency responders con- ers as U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart “This year was more complicated in to the Emergency Family Assistance fer in the lobby of the Kelley held its annual full scale force protec- that we utilized all installations over a Center (EFAC) on Panzer Kaserne for Club shortly before the begin- tion exercise from June 20-21. longer period of time, focusing not only new roles as community members af- ning of the exercise. The exercise, known as “Stallion on the after-effects of a response exer- fected by the incident in non-medical 3. Garrison and host nation Shake,” involved garrison emergency cise, but also exercising our plans for ways. The EFAC, housed in Army emergency responders arrive services working in close coordination recovery.” Community Service, helped address on scene. with the equivalent host nation agen- Volunteers played the roles of issues such as fi nding missing fam- 4. A German fi refi ghter secures cies. The scale of the event and sub- victims, receiving makeup to appear ily members and arranging emergency the perimeter of the incident sequent need to involve non-garrison wounded and guidance on which symp- childcare. scene. players is what makes Stallion Shake toms to refl ect. After being “exposed” Finally, after clearing the EFAC, 5. Emergency responders assess so unique, according to Robert Daul, to the chemicals inside the Kelley Club, the participants were moved to a make- the situation and plan their shift shelter for displaced persons at the strategy to rescue victims. Panzer Fitness Center. 6. Clad in self-contained bio- “Being able to participate in this chemical suits, fi refi ghters exercise really helped my understand- enter the Kelley Club. ing of what would actually happen in 7. Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, an emergency,” said Aidan Wright, a USAEUR deputy command- senior at Stuttgart High School and ing general and senior rank- president of the American Red Cross ing offi cer, and Col. Neal A. Youth Club. “Everyone involved was Corson, commander, USAG incredibly patient and understanding, Stuttgart, observe the force making sure that those affected felt protection exercise. comfortable.” 8. Simulated victims are recov- ered from the Kelley Club. 12 9. The scene: Activities continue outside on the streets of Kel- ley Barracks as the 554th MP Co. keeps the scene secure. 10. Emergency responders deter- mine their next move: decon- taminating the incident site. 11. After the simulated exposure to a chemical agent, fi refi ght- ers undergo decontamina- tion. 12. Role players acting as displaced persons receive instructions from Kerry Dauphinee, EFAC. Background photo and photos 3, 6, 7, 8 and 11 by Larry Reilly Photos 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10 by Carola 11 10 Meusel P hoto 12 by Bardia Khajenoori The Citizen, August 2018 SAFETY Page 13 Garrison, emergency responders tested at ‘Stallion Shake 2018’ 3

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NEWS BRIEFS service to your country? The Civil use your specialized skills in some Center, Panzer Kaserne, Aug. 16. Air Patrol–Stuttgart Flight looking of the most dynamic, challenging Call 431-3362 or 07031-15-3362. for community members aged 12 and mission-critical environments and up to join them for cadet train- worldwide? Then attend a Great Be a BOSS ing, leadership training, learning Skill Program Brief, July 27. The The Stuttgart military com- about aerospace, academic schol- first brief is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in munity’s Better Opportunities for arships and summer activities. An the Normandy Conference Room, Single Servicemembers meets at open house will be held at 6:30 Bldg. 2303, Patch Barracks; the sec- 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. on the first p.m., Sept. 11, in the lower level of ond is 2-3 p.m. in conference room (Patch Arts & Crafts Center) and Bldg. 2900, Panzer Kaserne (Marine 101, AFRICOM Bldg. 3308, Kelley third (HHC USAG Stuttgart on Forxes Europe building) Watch for Barracks (visitors require a Level-4 Panzer Kaserne, next to the Panzer additional details in the September AFRICOM badge and ORB/ERB). Commissary) Wednesdays of the Citizen. Call 0170 7027412 or visit Note: You must have proof of a se- month. Check with your unit BOSS www.gocivilairpatrol.com. cret clearance to attend (ORB, ERB, representative or call 430-4061 or Another frog-less month or unit letter). 431-2083 for details. District road K1055, a.k.a. Post-movie munchies “Frog Road,” is still closed for You’ve just left the movie theater Evacuation training Splat! road work and will be until mid- and the popcorn didn’t fill you up. The Directorate of Emergency Bring a team or come alone to September in both directions Solution? The Patch Community Services - Fire Department will play paintball. Participate in 5 vs between exit Sindelfingen-Ost Club now offers late afternoon and hold the next evacuation coordi- 5 competition, team deathmatch, and the Böblingen district bor- evening food options such as burg- nator training at 1:30 p.m., Aug. capture the flag or other challeng- der. According to Landratsamt ers, chicken, appetizers and more. 16, in the “Firehouse” (Bldg. # ing games. First 10 people to sign (County) Böblingen, a special con- The days and hours of food service 3180 (Waldburgstraße 104, 71032 up 7 days prior get the first bag of crete was required due to cross- include: Thursdays 4–10 p.m., and Böblingen, near Panzer Kaserne). paint for free. Cost of $30 per per- ing pipes along the Frog Road. Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. These classes are mandatory in ac- son includes marker and mask Traffic continues to be rerouted to midnight. If you’re looking for cordance with AR 420-1. Classes rental, field fee and 500 paintballs via Autobahn A81. Drivers are ad- that midnight snack, head on over are held the last Thursday of every ($15 field fee if you bring your own vised to give themselves additional to the club. month. Please pre-register. Call equipment or $15 ASAP/SWPC time when traveling to and from 431-3830 or 431-3857. price). The next dates are Aug. Panzer Kaserne in Böblingen. Duty Get Smart 11 and 25, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call bus routes continue to be affected Are you interested in dedicat- Bowl with EFMP Outdoor Recreation at 431-2774 or by the road closure. No comment ing your active duty career to con- Participants in the garrison’s 07031-15-2774. from the frogs. ducting specialized intelligence Exceptional Family Member operations? Are you interested in Program can enjoy a special bowl- New to the garrison? Join the CAP joining an elite program that pro- ing night, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Central Processing now has Interested in aviation and vides you with the opportunity to Galaxy Bowling and Entertainment a new CAC-only link for unit/ The Citizen, August 2018 NEWS BRIEFS Page 15 command sponsors to register of the USAG Stuttgart mobile app. Ride alive army.mil and on the U.S. Army incoming personnel. To use the Once customers have selected their The garrison offers two more Garrison Stuttgart SharePoint por- system, the sponsor must login appointments, the scheduling site Motorcycle Safety Foundation tal, Installation Safety Office. through the garrison SharePoint allows them the option to create courses this year. The training using a CAC. For information an account that will help them provides active duty personnel “Heigh-ho! Come to the fair” on becoming a sponsor or spon- track multiple appointments. with required motorcycle safety Mark your calendars and save sor training for service mem- Customers will receive immediate courses. Sept. 6 is an intermedi- the dates for two important events bers or spouses, call 431-3362 or email notifications to confirmate classroom block of instruc- in September. FMWR will host the 07031-15-3362. appointments upon booking tion on Panzer Kaserne; Sept. 27 annual C.A.R.E Fair on Sept. This with additional details about the is the Experienced Rider Course garrison information expo will be SCSC open house appointment, as well as the option to at Stuttgart Army Airfield. Soldiers held at the Exchange on Panzer Join the Stuttgart Community cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours in may register online via U.S. Army Kaserne, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. At the same Spouses’ Club for an open house advance. Visit www.stuttgartcitizen. Traffic Safety Training Program time, enjoy the community flea welcome social at the Patch com or use the app. Registration System at: https://imc. market and MWR Excess Property Community Club, Aug. 21, 5:30–8 army.mil/airs/Home.aspx (regis- Sale at the Panzer Fitness Center. p.m. Complimentary light hors About that app … tration requires a CAC.) All other d' oeuvres and beverages will be Get the Garrison Mobile App, service members should contact Enjoy a cup of GAWC coffee served, and raffle tickets will be an informational mobile app in- the USAG Stuttgart Safety Office at Sip a welcome coffee with available for purchase. The SCSC cluding one-touch emergency 430-5472. Civilians wishing train- the German-American Women's offers friendships, socials, commu- contacts, quick appointment ing should contact a Rider Mentor Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 20. nity involvement, special interest links, the bus schedule, things to Coach at 431-2198 or 07031-15- The GAWC will celebrate 50 years groups, traveling and volunteerism. do and more. Download the app 2198, or 430-2226 or 0711-680- of Pfenning Bazaar Fashion at the No need to RSVP. Also, the SCSC in Google Play or iTunes, search 2226. Additional information may Swabian Special Events Center, 2018-19 membership is open. “USAG Stuttgart.” be found at www.imcom-europe. 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The autobahns are well-known for sections without a speed limit, leading many drivers to put the pedal to the metal. However, the U.S. Army–Europe Safety Office advises that the current heat wave in most parts of Germany, with temperatures rising to more than 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), has caused some sec- tions of the German autobahns to crack apart. This phenomenon known as “blow-ups.” Blow-ups are caused when con- crete slabs don’t have enough room to expand in the heat. The slabs then push against each other, caus- ing them to crack apart. Concrete motorways are most at risk if there is already some damage. This is es- pecially true for older sections of the highways and roads. Protecting yourself from blow- ups is difficult. The road bursts very quickly into blow-ups, leaving mo- torists without warning. The result can be an accident when the vehicle, especially if traveling at high speed, encounters a surprise break in the Photo by Mike Richter / Shutterstock.com road. According to the German should drive more slowly on dam- increase the distance from vehicles to avoid damaged motorways alto- Automobile Club ADAC, when mo- aged sections of the road, strictly in front of them. ADAC has also gether–blow-ups pose the highest torists do encounter a blow-up, they adhere to the speed limits and warned motorcyclists in particular risks to motorcyclists.

Photo by Yuri Hoyda / Shutterstock.com The Citizen, August 2018 SchoolS and Youth Page 19 How ready and resilient is your teen? School Liaison Office Photos by Joe Holder, School Liaison Officer USAG Stuttgart

Stuttgart military community teens recently had the opportunity to experience real life resilience from three master resilience trainers through the USAG Stuttgart’s Child and Youth Services, the Patch Youth Center and the School Liaison Office. Through a generous Teen Resilience Kickstart grant from In­ stallation Management Com mand’s G9 (financial management), Mike Sampson, director, Youth Center, along with school liaison officers Brian Pappas and Joe Holder, took 19 teens and three staff members to the Fun Forest Ropes Course in Kandel, a town near the French border in the Gemmersheim district of Rhineland­ Palatine. The experience taught teens how building confidence in them­ selves, their connection with others, control over themselves and their way forward can help them to survive and thrive in everyday situations. “Stuttgart CYS has kick­started its Dora Issad, left, mentally prepares herself to drive off the edge as she steps into a roped pedal car with support from R2 program,” Holder said. Alexandra Souter. Teens learn best through adult modeling, experiential learning op­ practice this skill in action, experi­ applied to everyday situations, such portunities and peer interaction. The encing each task and “fighting back” as presenting in front of a class, hav­ ropes course provided the perfect with thoughts that helped them suc­ ing a difficult conversation, or play­ learning environment for them to cessfully conquer the course. ing a sport or instrument. learn the ready and resilient skills of Energy management skills, pri­ “CYS will facilitate a ready and re­ Real Time Resilience (RTR), energy marily deliberate breathing, allowed silient family outreach activity in the management and “Hunting the Good teens to slow themselves down, de­ near future for registered teens and Stuff.” crease anxiety and gain control as their parents,” Pappas said. Through RTR, they consid­ they maneuvered from tree to tree. “How ready and resilient are ered possible counterproductive After one teen said “I can’t do you?” Holder asks. thoughts to the many tasks involved this,” she took some deep breaths and with a ropes course and created new was able to slowly and deliberately For more information regard- thoughts that would “fight back” dur­ take her first step before continuing ing the ready and resilient program ing their upcoming tasks­at­hand, across the rope. This scene was re­ and future outreach activities, visit such as climbing a ladder, first step­ peated as many youth got stuck and the Patch Youth Center, Bldg. 2337, ping onto a rope, attaching to a then used deliberate breathing to re­ or call 430-7204 or 0711-680-7204. zipline and more. The real benefit gain focus and continue. Alternately, visit the School Liaison came when they had the chance to “Hunting the Good Stuff,” or find­ Office in Bldg. 2347, Patch Barracks, Walk the plank! John Dunn cautious- ing the value in the good things that or call 430-7465 or 0711-680-7465. ly crosses a planked rope bridge. occur throughout the day, helped the students to become aware of the big and small moments every day, as well as the people who matter to them. This focus on the positive helped them notice their own per­ sonal accomplishments; it's also how they contributed to the well­being of their peers. The teens expressed how the resil­ iency skills helped build confidence, connection, and control. They con­ quered fears and conquered scary obstacles while helping each other, ending up feeling stronger physically and mentally. In the process, they made new friends. Learning ready and resilient skills in a real­life situation provided teens an understanding of how re­ Before starting an obstacle, Malae silience plays a role in their ability Tia hooks her safety harness to the to complete the ropes course. They Like a circus tightrope walker, Robert Ostrander takes his first step onto the ropes. also learned that these skills can be rope. Page 20 SchoolS and Youth The Citizen, August 2018

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Courtesy Photo Conquering Patch Middle School By Anne-Marie Harcrow and emotional changes are taking school through interactive activities is also offering a “Parenting for USAG Stuttgart Family Advocacy place. The adjustment from hav- and breakout sessions. Incoming 6th Academic Success” class, 9–11 a.m., Program ing one main teacher to multiple graders will have an opportunity to Sept. 4. This class offers positive teachers can be overwhelming. For have their burning middle school discipline techniques and tips for Entering middle school can be some children, the feeling of losing questions answered by enthusiastic supporting children through a suc- a daunting transition for some stu- a trusted adult at school can seem 7th and 8th graders. All grade levels cessful school year, while providing dents. Anxiety about getting lost, unnerving. will participate in team building an opportunity to meet and share bullied by older students, remem- To help ease the transition for the activities such as tug-of-wars, an experiences with other parents. bering locker combinations, even 2018-2019 school year’s incoming obstacle course with combina- Seats are limited and registration is being able to navigate a combina- 6th graders at Patch Middle School, tion locks, relay races and more. required by Aug. 31 for this event. tion lock, can create uncertainty the Army Community Service Participants are asked to register for among incoming 6th graders. Family Advocacy Program is host- the event by Aug. 17. Enthusiastic Participants, and to volunteer for Middle school is a time of tran- ing “Conquering Middle School,” at 7th and 8th graders are encouraged additional information and train- sition; peer groups are chang- Bowman Field, Patch Barracks, 3–6 to volunteer. ing meetings, can sign up for one or ing, a greater need for indepen- p.m. Aug. 24. The event is designed For parents of school aged chil- both events by calling ACS at 431- dence emerges, and biological to ease the transition to middle dren, the Family Advocacy Program 3362/3518 or 07031-15-3362/3518.

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Two Department of Defense Education Activity teachers in the Stuttgart military community, one at Robinson Barracks Elementary School and the other at Patch Middle School, will be honored with presidential awards for their excellence in teaching or mentoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Dr. Angelica Jordan, RBES, (mathemat- ics) and Lee Dodd, Patch Middle School (science) were among the more than 140 indi- Dr. Angelica viduals and or- Photo by John Reese, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs. Jordan ganizations an- The “CyberPatriots” of the Patch Middle School Girl’s STEM Club practice reverse computer hacking, Dec. 9. nounced by the White House Office of Science and assistant to the President for technol- in Mathematics and Teaching and national levels assess the ap- Technology Policy (OSTP) with the ogy policy, addressing the awardees. (PAEMST), and Science, Mathmatics plications before recommending National Science Foundation (NSF). “Each day, more and more jobs re- and Engineering Mentoring nominees to OSTP. Teachers are se- Jordan has been a teacher for the quire a strong foundation in STEM (PAESMEM) programs on behalf lected based on their distinction in DoDEA for 14 of her 23 years in educa- education, so the work that you do as of the White House. Established in the classroom and dedication to im- tion. Currently, she is an instructional teachers and mentors helps ensure 1983, PAEMST is the highest award proving STEM education. For com- systems specialist for world languages that all students can have access to kindergarten through 12th grade plete information on the program and English as a Second Language for limitless opportunities and the bright- mathematics and science (includ- and awardee profiles, visit: https:// the Europe South District office. Prior est of futures.” ing computer science) teachers can www.paemst.org/home/view. to this professional development role, Awardees represent schools in all receive from the U.S. government. DoDEA plans, directs, coordi- she taught military children for five 50 U.S. states, DoDEA schools, and The award alternates years between nates and manages pre-kindergar- years as the math specialist at RBES. schools in the U.S. territories American kindergarten through sixth grade ten through 12th grade education Throughout her career, Jordan has Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of and seventh-12th grade teachers. programs for school-age children of taught elementary Spanish immer- the Northern Mariana Islands and the This year, on the award’s 35th anni- Department of Defense personnel sion, Spanish, and mathematics. In U.S. Virgin Islands. versary, kindergarten through sixth who would otherwise not have ac- 2011, she was During a visit to the nation’s capi- grade teachers will be honored. cess to high-quality public educa- honored as the tal, award recipients will each receive Nominees complete a rigorous ap- tion. DoDEA schools are located in DoDEA Teacher a presidential citation at an awards plication process that requires them Europe, the Pacific, Western Asia, the of the Year. ceremony and participate in discus- to demonstrate their excellence in Middle East, Cuba, the United States, Dodd is go- sions on STEM and STEM educa- content knowledge and ability to Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA also ing into his third tion priorities led by OSTP and NSF. adapt to a broad range of learners provides support and resources to year teaching Recipients will also receive $10,000 and teaching environments. A panel Local Educational Agencies through- sixth grade sci- from NSF, which manages the of distinguished mathematicians, out the United States that serve chil- ence at Patch Presidential Awards for Excellence scientists and educators at the state dren of military families. Lee Dodd MS. He has 14 years of teaching experi- ence, 10 of them within the DoDEA. He previously taught grades six through eight at Biddy Early’s Mannheim Middle School Irish Pub and Robinson Barracks Elementary Middle School. He was recognized as the 2016 Bavaria DoDEA District EVERY MONDAY BIDDY’S TRIVIA QUIZ BRING YOUR TEAM Teacher of the Year, and was EVERY TUESDAY Science Department Chair BIDDY’S TEXAS HOLD EM POKER WITH THE BOTTLE and Grade Level Chair at his EVERY WEDNESDAY Serving for 15 years current and previous schools. BIDDY’S KARAOKE PARTY BEST PARTY IN TOWN “On behalf of the White EVERY THURSDAY House I am honored to ex- OPEN MIC NIGHT COME ON STAGE press the nation’s gratitude EVERY FRIDAY LIVE DJ PITCHER DINKELACKER 1,5L ONLY €10,50 for the tireless dedication EVERY SATURDAY that these men and women COME JOIN THE PARTY bring to educating the next EVERY SUNDAY generation of scientists, engi- LIVE SPORTS PINT GUINNESS ONLY €4,20 neers, and mathematicians,” said Michael Kratsios, deputy Biddy Early’s Irish Pub, Marienstraße 28, 70178 Stuttgart, 0711-6159853, [email protected] Page 22 chaplains The Citizen, August 2018

Sunrise tree backdrop by Larry Reilly, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Chapel community offers ministries to women By Charlette McInnis, PWOC our community and providing spiritu- being offered on all four Stuttgart Every first Tuesday of the month, and Suzanna Hinzman, CWOC al support to our families. CWOC and residential communities, including a the CWOC will offer a topic-based Boards of Directors PWOC are unique ministries of wom- lunchtime study on Kelley Barracks mini-retreat designed for those who en helping women” said Ch. (Col.) and evening studies on Patch and have less flexible schedules. Protestant Women of the Chapel James Boulware, garrison chaplain. “I Robinson Barracks. The commu- For more information, or ques- (PWOC) and Catholic Women of the encourage the women of our Stuttgart nity is invited to the fall kickoff in the tions, find the CWOC Stuttgart on Chapel (CWOC) are organizations community to try out one of these Panzer Chapel, 9–11:30 a.m., Sept. 4 Facebook or email cwocstuttgart@ where women can seek God and con- groups. Whether you're married, sin- (childcare provided). For full sched- gmail.com. Even if you cannot at- nect with each other through Bible gle, mother or an empty nester; there's ule details and current events, please tend every Tuesday, you are always study, prayer, and fellowship. something for everyone.” contact by email at StuttgartPWOC@ welcome. We invite you to join us in The PWOC aims are to lead wom- In addition to Bible studies, faith- gmail.com or visit the Facebook page: learning about holiness, the Eucharist, en to Christ, teach God’s word, de- based organizations offer women a PWOC Stuttgart. and other great topics! velop women in their spiritual gifts, venue for meeting others. “PWOC was The CWOC is gearing up for a year and involve them in chapel ministries. a great way to begin immersing my- of fun-filled Jesus experiences. To kick- (Editor’s note: The USAG Stuttgart Both groups seek to encourage spiri- self in the Stuttgart community,” said off the fall, it will have a welcome tea in Religious Services Office includes tual growth and develop friendships Susette Dasilva-Mathias. “I’ve made the Patch Chapel Annex, 9–11:30 a.m., support for Jewish, Muslim and other that will add to the richness of our great connections with other women. Sept. 11 (childcare provided). The faiths, and many other organiza- military community. It’s just a fun time to be had with oth- fall Bible study will be “Courageous tions, such as Mothers of Preschoolers. “Small groups are vital in reaching ers and fellowship. I look forward to Love: A Bible Study on Holiness for Other faiths and groups can be high- our weekly Women” by Stacy Mitch. The winter lighted in future. Representatives of meetings.” Bible study will focus on the Eucharist other faiths and organizations are This fall, by Dr. Brant Petri and the spring Bible encouraged to submit articles, in- PWOC Bible study is called “Conversion” by Bishop cluding high resolution photos, to the studies are Robert Barron. RSO for inclusion in the Citizen.)

Bible Church of Stuttgart Welcome Mass and picnic Holding Forth the Word of Life Phil. 2:16 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. The 2018 Catholic Fellowship Coffee 10:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting 7:15 p.m. Community Welcome Mass Pastor Kai Hoess | cell: 0174-300-6632 | office: 0711-93388243 and Picnic takes place Schockenriedstrasse 42 | 70565 Vaihingen [email protected] | www.biblechurchofstuttgart.de Sunday, Aug. 26, in the Patch Barracks Fitness Center. It You are important at: will begin with a 10:30 a.m. International Baptist Church of Stuttgart Mass. This is the only Mass for the USAG Stuttgart mili- Worship Service tary community on Aug. 26; Sunday - 0930 & 1130 there will be no other Mass Full Sunday School - 0930 & 1130 at 9 a.m., noon or 5 p.m.) AWANA Sunday - 1630 The Mass will be followed by Other Opportunities: the picnic. Hamburgers, hot Small Group & Bible Studies Men’s, dogs, chicken, soft drinks Women’s & Young Adult Ministries and water will be provided. Youth & Student Ministries If you would like to bring something to share, please Untere Waldplätze 38 • 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (across the street from Patch) consider a salad, side dish www.ibcstuttgart.de • 0711 - 687 - 4365 or a dessert. The Citizen, August 2018 sports Page 23

Runners spring forward at the start of the 11th Run to Remember, July 14. Fallen honored through annual ‘Run to Remember’ Story by Bardia Khajenoori the dog tags of a had a lot more Photos by Jason Johnston close or distant passion today, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs battle buddy onto running with my the memorial. fellow Americans Holly Soule never knew Army Staff The gesture was in honor of our Sgt. Christopher Cummings, but on a a somber reflec- heroes,” he said. brisk Saturday morning, she put on his tion juxtaposed Scudder has dog tags and ran five kilometers to help against the festive spent years in the keep his memory alive. atmosphere of community and Soule was a participant in the an- party music and A German shepherd lopes along with previously won A bugler sounds taps in dedication nual “Run to Remember,” held annu- bells encouraging his human, one of several dogs mak- the race, but the to fallen service members from the ally by Stuttgart Family and Morale, those reaching ing the run. first-placed fe- post-9/11 era. Welfare and Recreation in conjunc- the final stretch. male runner in tion with the 1st Battalion, 10th Special The event’s theme was not far from the the 13.1 mile race—who, coinciden- an even more recent arrival. Forces Group (Airborne), July 14. minds of the participants, whatever tally, also has run 23 marathons—was “I’m here on a six month tempo- “It’s the first military run I’ve ever their reason for running. just getting her feet wet locally. “ rary duty assignment, and I actually done; I had no idea the opening would “I just pictured all the people who I’ve been here for three weeks,” said ran the same type of race two weeks be as emotional as it was,” Soule said, came through here on duty and had Erin Almand, a new arrival from the Air ago at my permanent duty station referring to a ceremony in which garri- to deploy downrange and train on Force (1:26:19.1), who unexpectedly in Indiana,” Schaeffer said. “It was a son Ch. (Col.) James Boulware read the those same trails,” said John Scudder, a heard several familiar names during tough course with the hills, but it was names of fallen service members sub- Defense Information Systems Agency- the memorial section of the opening great.” mitted by participants, followed by the Europe contractor who won a closely- ceremony. Several youth participants per- playing of taps. fought half-marathon with a time of “I’m always proud to be part of formed strongly and offered a glimpse This year marked the 11th edition 1:09:37.5. While the 23-time marathon events like this,” Almand said. “I’m at what might be a promising future for of the event, which is dedicated pri- competitor used the race as a warm- glad I came out to support.” the Stuttgart High School athletic pro- marily to fallen service members from up for the upcoming Berlin Marathon, Mandy Schaeffer, the first-placed gram, with rising freshman Landon the post-9/11 era. it was still an emotional occasion. “I female runner in the 5K (21:11:04), is McMinimy finishing first overall in the “It’s our biggest race of the year, and 5K with a time of 18:14:02. McMinimy at 13.1 miles, the half-marathon is our also placed first overall at the five-mile longest,” said Felicia Hanes, fitness co- Cobblestone Classic held in June. ordinator, Stuttgart MWR and race di- Meanwhile, 15-year-old Hendrix rector for the Run to Remember. Diaz-Veale (1:31:38.3), running his With more than 350 racers split second half-marathon at the Run to between the half marathon and a 5K, Remember in three years, was one it is also a large undertaking that man- of the first to finish despite being the ages to provide fun for the entire family youngest participant. without losing focus on its reason for “I wanted to improve my time, but being. also my form, speed and endurance,” Many runners saluted a battlefield Diaz-Veale said after the race. “I did cross, an upright rifle, helmet and com- that today, and I’m pretty happy.” bat boots, after making it over the finish The next MWR-sponsored run at line. Some kneeled in reverence and Participants pay their respects at a “battlefield cross,” part of the memorial USAG Stuttgart is the “Dirndl Dash quiet contemplation as they placed to remember the fallen. 5K,” coming in September.

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