U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart November 29, 2012 DOD surveys Results will help DOD make decisions on policies and programs aimed at families. The spouses 3 Art has never Chocolate artists will create masterpieces during Tübingen’s CitizenVol. 41, No. 23 www.stuttgart.army.mil tasted so good chocolate festival Dec. 4-9. 10

USPS lift of lithium battery ban does not apply to Germany USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office again accept packages of electronic the States via military mail. When mailing electronic de- devices with lithium batteries bound The May 16 ban, issued by the vices to the U.S., postal customers f you are confused about for international destinations. International Civil Aviation Authority, are reminded that a CMR address whether you can or cannot But as of Nov. 26, Germany had applies to commercial aircraft. cannot be used as a return address. Ireceive a lithium battery- not agreed to lift the ban, according Commercial aircraft are used to They must use a valid stateside powered electronic device through to military postal officials. move U.S. mail bound for Army Post address instead, different from the the mail, join the crowd. While you may not be able to Offices in Germany. However, mail address of the recipient. The U.S. Postal System an- receive an item containing a lithium headed to the U.S. from Germany is For further instructions, visit nounced Nov. 15 that it would once battery, you can mail such items to transported in military aircraft. your Army Post Office.

Military-to-civilian skills credentialing pilot underway

By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

fter completing an analysis of industry and employment trends, the Defense ADepartment has embarked on a pilot program to help service members obtain civilian professional credentials. Frank C. DiGiovanni, the department’s director of training readiness and strategy, said five occupational areas were selected for the pilot program: aircraft Aaron Horlbeck, 4, concentrates on keep- mechanic, automotive mechanic, health care, supply ing his balance while riding a mechanical and logistics and truck driver. A total of 17 military snowboard under the watchful eye of Ken specialties are covered under these five areas, which Ackermann-Jones during Winterfest. align with Department of Labor’s standard occupa- tional classifications. A ven- To select the occupations, DiGiovanni said the de- dor puts partment looked at the private sector for areas where the final there would be average or better growth coinciding touches with high numbers of projected job openings. on a “What we’ve asked the services to do … is to look plaque at those five areas, look at their specific military oc- during the Photos by Susan Huseman cupational codes, marry them up and get some people holiday Gregory Miller, 5, takes a spin on an inflatable tobog- into the pilot program,” he said. market gan run during U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Family The program began in October and as it progresses, held Nov. and MWR’s Winterfest held Nov. 16 on Patch Barracks. officials will examine whether existing military train- 16-19 in ing is sufficient to qualify service members for civilian the Patch credentials. Where the current training is found to be Fitness insufficient, DiGiovanni added, the department will Center. determine if the program can be adjusted or if training from external sources is necessary. Training is just part of career development, how- Festive fun ever. “Some of these licenses and credentials require a certain level of experience to qualify,” he said. So, the program will eventually assess service members at Winterfest at various stages in their military careers. Military officials will also assess the program’s While Santa holds her son Aaron, 2 success from the perspective of the three key par- months, Janie Bowerbank eases Aaron’s ticipant groups. “The first is the individual,” he said. brother, Logan, 2, closer for a holi- “Did they feel they got what they needed to go out day photo at the Patch Arts and Crafts and compete?” Center Nov. 16. Winterfest also included carriage and train rides, food and crafts. See Credentialing on page 4 Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, November 29, 2012 Commander’s Column Stuttgart military community second to none

Commentary by Col. John P. Stack Stuttgart military community is made to help service members and their USAG Stuttgart commander up of organizations that are focused families. This scale of caring for oth- I’m grateful to each exclusively on taking care of service ers leads to a community that sticks s we head into the holiday members and their families through together — whether it’s raising money of you for giving season, Stuttgart military a multitude of important programs for the less fortunate, coming together of yourself — your Acommunity members sure and services commonly referred to as to search for a missing special needs have a lot to be thankful for. I would quality of life programs. girl just a few months ago, or setting up service, time, like to take a mo- Organizations such as U.S. Army clothing drives to aid victims of Hur- ment to reflect on Garrison Stuttgart’s Family and Mo- ricane Sandy. commitment and why I’m glad I rale, Welfare and Recreation, Army In many important ways, this passion — to better live here. Community Service (available to all community has the feel of a small The cen- services), the United Service Organi- town in the States where everyone our community. terpiece of our zations, the Religious Support Office pulls together in times of need. community is and the American Red Cross lead the It’s definitely a community where made up of units way in providing vital family-based people go above and beyond to help and explore the continent. and organizations programs, but they are certainly not make this a better place for the ben- Whether its world class ballet, that perform vital Col. Stack alone in this regard. efit of others. museums, fine dining, a state of the Defense Depart- We can count on another 60 to 70 To top it all off, let’s talk about art auto industry, or great outdoor op- ment missions covering one-third of volunteer-run, non-profit organiza- location. portunities — Stuttgart has it all. the globe. These missions provide tions in the Stuttgart military commu- There is no doubt that we live in a This also includes very support- protection, resources and security nity that operate in coordination with great European city full of history and ive, friendly and cheerful host-nation training to regions critical to global the garrison with the unifying purpose culture, with endless possibilities for neighbors. stability. At a time when much of the of helping to enhance the quality of off-duty activities. I’m grateful to each of you for international environment is full of life for community members. Stuttgart is one of the safest cities giving of yourself — your service, so much change, uncertainty and risk, The Stuttgart military community in Germany, has a very reliable and time, commitment and passion — to our DOD efforts based right here in is second to none in terms of volun- comprehensive mass transportation better our community. Stuttgart are more important than ever teer spirit and mobilization. system, and is almost directly situated Let’s all give thanks for those who before. Last year, Stuttgart volunteers in the center of Europe, which pro- make the Stuttgart military commu- In addition to these units, the logged in more than 213,000 hours vides us great opportunities to travel nity such a special place.

he Thorns and Roses t Citizen Roses to: Col. John P. Stack The staff at the Stuttgart Regional Post Office U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander — They help to make this holiday season the most Public Affairs Officer joyous time of the year by making sure everyone gets their packages on time. Mark Howell employee problems or slander anyone. While we are happy to identify stellar service providers, [email protected] we can’t and won’t identify under-performers by name. Submissions must be brief and emailed Thorns and Roses is about recognizing those who do a good job or make life a little to [email protected] with the subject line: Thorns and Roses. Command Information Chief/Editor Culture Editor easier. It’s also about people who need to be a little more considerate of others. The author’s name and valid telephone number must be included for verification. No This column is not about institutions, units or agencies. It’s not about situations that anonymous submissions will be accepted. We reserve the right to select submissions and edit Susan Huseman Carola Meusel could result in legal action under military or German law. Nor is it a place to air management- for publication. Reader feedback in Army newspapers is authorized by Army Regulation 360-1. [email protected] [email protected] Contact Information Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stuttgart.army.mil Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen

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Holiday mailing deadlines For overseas personnel mailing pack- ages to friends and loved ones in the States or other duty locations, the holiday mailing deadlines are closing in. To ensure cards and packages reach their destinations in time, the Military Postal Service Agency recommends that customers mail packages on or before the following mail category deadlines: • Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) — Dec. 3; • Priority Mail — Dec. 10; • First-class cards and letters — Dec. 10; • Express Mail — Dec. 17. Army offers civilian Karl Weisel employees IDP training Spouses of Soldiers assigned to V Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, participate in a Army civilian employees can now receive spouses’ Combat Day on USAG Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne Oct. 25. The Defense Department is soliciting quick training on the Army Career Tracker. feedback from active duty military spouses through a survey that was launched Nov. 19. The results will The Army Career Tracker support team be used to make decisions on policies and programs aimed at military families. has launched a series of online training sessions that will assist an Army civilian em- ployee in creating an Individual Development Plan and a means to track career progression. Military spouse feedback critical to The sessions are offered on Wednesday at noon Eastern Standard Time; 6 p.m. for DOD’s family support programming those in Europe. By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. to use with our leaders.” Topics will be offered in a weekly for- American Forces Press Service Flynn said the survey will help to guide decisions mat and repeated every four weeks. about family programs in an era of budget challenges. The full schedule can be viewed at efense Department officials are sending “The government is trying to make decisions https://ako.us.army.mil/suite/doc/38279451. a new spouse survey to select active-duty about what programs to keep,” she said. “It’s really German kantine news Dfamilies to assist in determining programs important that we have the facts about what [their] The contractor operating the Black Stal- that best suit their needs. experiences are like, what spouses lives are like, and lion Inn German Kantine on Patch Barracks During an interview with the Pentagon Channel, what programs they’re using and what programs served the facility’s final customers Nov. Cathy Flynn, a program analyst with the Pentagon’s they’re benefitting from.” 22. Low sales forced the contractor to shut military community and family policy office, dis- DOD leaders want to make “really good choices” down just months after opening. cussed how these surveys affect future programs about what programs to keep and which programs Potential contractors for the facility serving military families. to beef up to continue supporting military families, are now being interviewed, and garrison “The Active Duty Spouse Survey is a survey Flynn added, and responses to the survey will inform officials hope to have a replacement in the that’s sent out to a representative sample of active- those decisions. facility by the end of January, according duty spouses every two years,” she said. “It’s really Each demographic is surveyed for all service to Kathleen Cole, deputy to the U.S. Army a chance for spouses to give their feedback, their branches, Flynn said, to provide officials with an Garrison Stuttgart commander. input and their experiences … back to us here in the understanding of spouses’ experiences in all services. In other news, the kantine on Kelley Department of Defense.” Barracks will temporarily close during the The department’s first spouse survey was in 2006, “In this survey, it’s all brought together so we can understand across the board what’s happening — Christmas holidays due to the retirement of and the first active-duty spouse survey was in 2008. the current contractor. The department now surveys active-duty spouses in where services might look different and where they look the same,” Flynn said. A new contract has been awarded, and the even-numbered years and reserve-component spouses kantine will reopen after the Christmas break. Flynn emphasized the importance of spouses in odd-numbered years. The exact dates have not yet been determined. The new active-duty spouse survey that launched participating in these surveys to improve or sustain Nov. 19 will be in the field for about three months support programs. TSP contribution limit — “as long as we get enough response,” Flynn said. “It’s a random sample, … and about one in 10 — increases for 2013 “The questions cover all areas of military life — 65,000 spouses — will be invited to take this survey,” Federal employees can contribute a things that we hope are important to the spouses,” she said. “What’s really important about that is if maximum of $17,500 annually to their Thrift Flynn said. “Things like [permanent change-of- you’re selected to participate in this survey, you’re Savings Plans in 2013. The catch-up contri- station] moves, your experiences with deployment, representing, essentially, 10 spouses who have similar bution limit for employees 50 and over will your experiences with your children, your experiences backgrounds as you do.” remain $5,500. with military programs.” Flynn explained selected families will be invited by The first 2013 contribution will be on the Flynn said these results are analyzed and used to mail to take the survey or can participate online. The first pay date of the year, Jan. 10. Those wish- make decisions on policies and programs to continue survey takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete, she added. ing to spread their contributions over the full to better serve military families. “It takes a little bit of time, because there are a 26 pay periods should make elections during “In 2010, we learned that 85 percent of spouses lot of areas to cover,” she explained. “We’re trying to the pay period that begins on Dec. 2. want or need to work,” she said. “Of our population cover the entire breadth of experiences of military life. Charts to assist with planning the amount of spouses, 57 percent are in the labor force; however, “It is really important that people take this survey of TSP contributions to reach the maximum 26 percent of those spouses were unemployed. So seriously, and give us their feedback,” she continued. for 2013 will be available on the Army Ben- using that data really helped us to boost employment “The Active Duty Spouse Survey is really your op- efits Center-Civilian website, https://www.abc. and education support programs for spouses. It was portunity to get your feedback all the way up to the army.mil, beginning Dec. 2. really critical to have that feedback to have the facts leaders in the Department of Defense.” Page 4 Features The Citizen, November 29, 2012 Ask a JAG A taste of Editor’s Note: Do you have a legal ques- tion you would like to see answered in a future edition of The Citizen? If so, contact “Ask a home JAG” at [email protected]. Cpl. Ernest Joint (left) and Sgt. John Dale, cooks Stuttgart Law Center assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group Q: The holiday season is approaching (Airborne), Dining Facility and now is traditionally the time when we on Panzer Kaserne, top off plan events allowing for us to enjoy the a dish of sweet potatoes season with our family, friends and co- with marshmallows during workers. Most popular is the office holiday the DFAC’s Fall Harvest party or a unit’s holiday ball. Are there any Celebration meal Nov. 21. limitations?

A: Yes. Such events are, indeed, important to the morale of the office. However, they are not official events. The Defense Department defines an official event as one conducted in support of an assigned mission. Accordingly, taxpayer dollars cannot be used to plan or execute such events. Here are a few common areas of concern with holiday celebrations: Use of government time. The general rule is that your time during the duty day is an of- ficial resource that must be used to complete official business. There are limited authorized exceptions to the general rule, such as an office potluck lunch which extends an hour or two beyond the normal lunch hour. However, the safest approach to planning and conducting a holiday celebration is to do so after the duty day is complete, or during lunchtime. Contractor employees. Contracted employees are certainly members of the team, but are subject to different rules. For instance, the issues of whether to grant time off and classification of the time spent away from the office to attend such gatherings (i.e. leave, personal day, administrative absence), Photos by Mark J. Howell are to be settled between the contractor and its U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Col. John Stack serves a plate of turkey to a Soldier during employees. Thus, is the responsibility of the the 1-10th SFG(A), Dining Facility’s Fall Harvest Celebration meal service Nov. 21. contractor to decide if, and according to which conditions, its employees may be absent from the workplace. Use of government resources. The gener- Credentialing ...... al rule is government resources are to be used only for official business. There are limited Continued from page 1 of Labor or Veterans Affairs. exceptions whereby a supervisor may autho- The pilot is one of several DOD Credentialing and rize limited use for non-official purposes. For The second group, technical schools and supervi- Licensing Task Force initiatives, said Eileen Lainez, example, the holiday celebration can be held in sors, will be surveyed to determine whether meeting a spokesperson for the Defense Department. a government conference room using available the requirements of a civilian certification program “We’re looking at how we can better document furniture. Using a government vehicle for fa- helped them or if it created additional challenges, and translate military training and experience so that cilitating travel to the event, however, violates DiGiovanni said. civilian credentialing agencies and states can better the general rule and is considered misuse of As the service members involved in the pilot pro- understand the nature of military training and award government resources. Another common mis- gram transition from military service, a third group, appropriate credit,” she said. use is the use of government printers to print employers, will be surveyed. “However, civilian employers also report that holiday greeting cards or invitations. “We’d have to go to some of the industry folks translating military skills to civilian job experience Holiday celebrations are an important and say, ‘The fact that [service members] were able is one of the biggest challenges of hiring employees part of military culture. Plan early, combine to get some of these licenses or credentials while on with military experience,” Lainez said. “Civilian common sense with good judgment, and host military service, did that help in your decision to hire credentials provide a means of doing this translation.” a modest celebration to ensure your organiza- an individual? What kind of employee are they?’ “Industry has told us … that military members tion acts in accordance with legal guidelines. “For us, the objective really is honoring the ser- bring several advantages to the table,” DiGiovanni If you have any questions, contact your local vice of our service members and helping them … said, adding that employers consider service members legal office. while they’re in the service to professionalize and and veterans to be diligent, efficient and reliable. expand their knowledge in these occupational areas,” On the flip side, service members and veterans This column is not intended as individual DiGiovanni said. report that their military experience provided them or specific legal advice. If you have specific The program’s second aim is to determine with leadership and problem-solving skills, adapt- issues or concerns, you should consult a judge whether conducting this type of training through ability and the ability to work in teams, he added. “In advocate at 421-4152/civ. 0711-729-4152. the services is cost-effective. Other options could many industries … the training and experience they include vocational training through the Department have in the military gives them a jump start.” The Citizen, November 29, 2012 COmmunity annOunCements Page 5 Bad weather? the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Panzer Kaserne. Army person- USO events Know the road conditions before Child, Youth and School Services nel will also receive a briefing on Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you start your trip to work, and give Workforce Preparation Specialist finance issues. Time 4 Tots and Photos with yourself plenty of time to get there. at 430-6289/7204 or civ. 0711-680- All separating Army personnel Santa: Children and adults can get • For road conditions and school 6289/7204, or via email at stuttgart- must attend this briefing to receive their photos taken with Santa, read closure information, call 431-3744/ [email protected]. pre-separation information. Ad- along during story time at 11 a.m., civ. 07031-15-3744; Exchange holiday vance registration is required. then enjoy a snack during craft time • Community members can also hours are online To register, call 431-2599/civ. in the USO kitchen. visit www.stuttgart.army.mil and 07031-15-2599. Exchange customers can view Dec. 14, 6 p.m., Single Service click on the “Weather” link or follow upcoming holiday hours for all IACS, Vehicle Reg., Member Christmas Dinner: All USAG Stuttgart on Facebook at facilities in the U.S. Army Garrison single and unaccompanied military www.facebook.com/USAGarrison- Inspection closures Stuttgart community at www.shop- The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- personnel are invited to join the Stuttgart; myexchange.com/ExchangeStores. gart Vehicle Registration and Instal- USO for a home-cooked holiday • Listen to AFN (102.3 FM or Select Europe, then a USAG lation Access Control System offices meal and gifts for all. 1143 AM). Stuttgart installation. Click on the will close at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 for an Dec. 25, noon, Christmas RB Town Hall set for “See Details” link following “Stutt- organization holiday celebration. meal: The USO will serve a home- gart Facilities Holiday Hours.” The Vehicle Registration office will cooked Christmas feast at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 also be closed Dec. 24-26. For more information, visit U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Study in Italy, France For more information, call http://uso.org/stuttgart. will host a Town Hall meeting There is still time to register for 431-2833/07031-15-2833 or visit focused on the Robinson Barracks two University of Maryland Uni- www.stuttgart.army.mil and click Send your announcements to stutt- community Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. in the versity College field study courses on “Directorates” then “Emergency [email protected]. RB Chapel. that will take place Jan. 5-12. Stu- Services.” Learn to be a dental dents can explore renaissance art The Privately Owned Vehicle assistant in Florence, Italy, or walk through Inspection station on Panzer Kas- history guided by famous literature erne and its customer service team Tips for The American Red Cross will in Paris, France. on Kelley Barracks will close at launch a dental assistant training The registration deadline for noon Dec. 14 for a holiday party. driving in fog program in conjunction with the both courses is Dec. 23. To register, Family ice skating Europe Regional Dental Command go to www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy. • As you enter fog, check The Stuttgart Military Com- your mirrors and slow down. that will provide comprehensive For more information, call the munity Eishockey Club and the If visibility is 50 meters and dental assistant training free of tu- local UMUC Europe field represen- Stuttgart Community Spouses Club below, speed must be reduced ition charges. The program involves tative at 431- 2303/civ. 07031-15- a combination of classroom training will sponsor a family ice skating to 50 km per hour or slower, 2303 or visit www.ed.umuc.edu. and clinical chair-side experience. night Dec. 8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. at depending on the density of the The program is open to spouses of Due to PCS soon? Eisstadion Wernau, Stadionweg 12, fog. This also applies on the active duty service members. The If you are relocating within the 73249 Wernau. Autobahn. application deadline is Dec. 5. next three or four months, it’s time Admission is free, and skates • Use your windscreen wipers For more information, call 431- to begin preparing for the move. can be rented for a moderate fee. and de-misters. • Use your foot brake lightly 2812/civ. 07031-15-2812 or stop by A permanent change of station/ For more information, call civ. so that brake lights will warn the Stuttgart Red Cross, Building pre-separation briefing will be held 0711-680-8159 or send an email to drivers behind you. 2915, Panzer Kaserne. Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. in Building 2913, [email protected]. • Drive with low beams and Learn cat, dog first fog lights if visibility is reduced, aid Dec. 8 so you can be seen. High beams will reflect off the fog The American Red Cross Stutt- USAG Stuttgart and actually impair visibility gart will offer a cat and dog first aid Army Post Office Holiday Hours even more. Remember, it’s an class Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 (through Dec. 22) offense to use high-intensity p.m. that will include everything rear fog lights if visibility is owners need to know to keep their greater than 50 meters. pets healthy and safe. • Don’t follow tail lights. Use The class will be held in Room the right edge of the road or 327, Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne. Patch Barracks painted road markings as a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: For more information, call guide, and enlarge the safety 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 431-2812/civ. 07031-15-2812 or Panzer Kaserne distance to the vehicle ahead. Saturday*: Monday through Friday: Quick braking and accelerating email [email protected] or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. should be avoided. [email protected]. Saturday*: • Listen for traffic that you Kelley Barracks 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. HIRED! to give teens cannot see. Turn off the radio Monday, Wednesday, Friday: and open the window a little. work experience 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Robinson Barracks • If you park your car on a The HIRED! Apprenticeship Wednesday: road, try to get your vehicle Program is seeking apprentices for *Open Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 1-4 p.m. its winter term that begins Jan. 3. completely off the road, and The program is open to teens Don’t want to stand in line? Make an appointment move away from the vehicle from 15 to 18 years of age. The to avoid injury. You could be HIRED! Program offers apprentice- Customers may make appointments to mail holiday parcels at the post rear-ended. ship positions in various Family offices on Patch and Kelley Barracks, and Panzer and MWR organizations. Ap- Kaserne by calling the servicing post office (Kelley, 421-2542; Panzer, prentices can gain real-life work 431-2563; Patch, 430-7226). experience and training, and will Appointments will be made for the one hour period before the APO USAG Stuttgart receive a cash award upon satisfac- opens for business. tory program completion. All APOs will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information, contact S FETY Corner Page 6 Features The Citizen, November 29, 2012 Holiday travelers urged to be sensitive to environment By Shay Edwards same? With this in mind, stay alert for bags, back- USAG Stuttgart Antiterrorism Office packs, paper or plastic bags, briefcases and packages that seem out of place. If you see one, tell an airport n the afternoon of Jan. 24, 2011, 35 people employee, and don’t get any closer than you would were killed and 150 injured when two want to be if the device exploded. Osuicide bombers detonated themselves Stay away from crowds. Observe the baggage at a crowded arrival gate in a Moscow airport. On claim area from a distance, and retrieve your bags af- March 1, 2011, a man shot and killed two Air Force ter the crowd clears. When passing through customs, personnel outside of a Frankfurt Airport terminal. And stay at the edge of the crowd. Those in the middle are in April 2011, an attempt was made to hijack Alitalia more likely to be targeted. Flight 329 from Paris to Rome and divert it to Libya. If you are carrying an official passport, military ID, Although no one likes to think about it when they travel orders, or other military related documents onto a travel, airports and planes are frequently targeted plane, where you would hide them to avoid being singled by terrorists, and they will continue to attack them out if the plane was hijacked? Good locations are under because of the media attention they receive. the seat cushion, between seats or in a magazine. For this reason, know what to do to protect your- If your plane is hijacked, remain calm, and evalu- self when traveling — especially during the holidays ate the situation. There may be more hijackers than — when airports and aircraft are operating at full ca- you see. Your response to the situation should depend pacity. Consider these measures during your next trip: on your judgment of whether or not the airplane is Upon arriving at the airport, proceed through being skyjacked for purposes of holding hostages or security checkpoints as soon as possible. The further creating a weapon of mass destruction. you are embedded in the security system, the less Surrender your tourist passport if asked for iden- likely you are to be attacked. tification. Do not offer any information, but confirm Look for nervous passengers who maintain eye your military status if directly confronted with the contact with others from a distance. Observe what fact. Explain that you always travel on your personal www.photos.com people are carrying. Note any behavior not consistent passport and that no deceit was intended. When in airports, stay away from crowds. Observe with that of others in the area. In a rescue attempt, lie on the floor until told to the baggage claim area from a distance, and retrieve You wouldn’t leave your carry-on items unat- rise. Jumping in the air or overpowering terrorists your bags after the crowd clears. When passing tended, so what reason would anyone have to do the may get you accidently shot. through customs, stay at the edge of the crowd. Good locks, good neighbors are major deterrents to burglars

By Robert Szostek Thieves will spend Stuhn also had several suggestions U.S. Army Europe Office of the no longer than for keeping home secure when the oc- Provost Marshal Public Affairs Office 60 seconds trying cupants are away: to break into a • Create the illusion that someone his is the time of year when home. Good locks is home using trusted neighbors or burglars become more ac- and good neigh- timers to turn lights on and off in dif- tive. As the days get shorter, T bors who watch ferent areas of the house throughout the the number of break-ins goes up. out for each other evening. Lights burning 24 hours a day And it can happen fast. can be big deter- signal an empty house. “Many thieves will spend no longer rents to burglars, • Leave shades, blinds and curtains than 60 seconds trying to break into a according to U.S. in normal positions. home,” said Lt. Col. Raymond Stuhn, Army Europe law • Have a neighbor pick up mail. the U.S. Army Europe’s deputy provost enforcement of- • Don’t advertise that an empty marshal. “Good locks and good neigh- ficials. bors who watch out for each other can home or barracks room. Tell only be big deterrents to burglars,” he added. www.photos.com people who need to know, such as a In almost half of all completed landlord or trusted neighbor. residential burglaries, thieves simply and ask their landlords or housing of- a motion sensor. • Never leave a message on an an- breeze in through unlocked doors or fice officials for assistance if they need • If the front door has a peephole, swering machine indicating that no one crawl through unlocked windows, upgrades or improvements. always use it before opening the door. is home. Better to simply say, “I’m not Stuhn added. He recommended people Some tips for good security include: • Make a list of valuables, such available right now.” lock their doors any time they leave • If doors don’t fit tightly in their as electronic components, cameras, • Soldiers living in the barracks their houses, apartments or barracks frames, install weather stripping. computers and jewelry. Take photos of should secure their personal belongings rooms, even if it is only for a short time. • Every external door should have the items and note their serial numbers in a wall locker. A lock on a flimsy door is as effec- a sturdy, well-installed dead bolt lock. and descriptions. Check with local mili- tive as locking a car door but leaving • Instead of hiding extra keys out- tary police about engraving valuables More tips on home and neighbor- the window down, provost marshal side a house or apartment, give a key through Operation Identification. hood safety are available from the officials said. Stuhn recommends that to a trusted neighbor. • Ask local MPs for a free home National Crime Prevention Council at people inspect their doors and locks, • Install outside lights connected to security survey. www.ncpc.org.

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WWW.IBG-GAISSERT.DE Be a fan ... www.facebook.com/USAGarrisonStuttgart The Citizen, November 29, 2012 Community announCements Page 7 Photos with Santa Children will be able to visit with Santa Claus and have their pho- tos taken Dec. 15-23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Panzer Exchange. Panzer Optometry Mail rooms in Care, Optical Centers celebrate middle of holiday The Optometry Care Center and the Optical Center in the Pan- rush zer Mall will hold open houses Lynn James, a mail clerk at the Patch Barracks Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the Community Mail Room, processes incoming shops’ second anniversary of ser- packages at the facility Nov. 20. During the holiday vicing the Stuttgart community. season, the Patch Barracks CMR can receive more Customers will be able to tour than 6,000 pieces of mail per day, which limits the facilities, meet the staff, win storage space in the facility. Customers are being prizes and have cake. The Optom- asked to pick up their mail on a daily basis, especially etry Care Center will offer free, if they are expecting bulky items such as tires. To walk-in glaucoma screenings from facilitate package pick-up, the customer service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. windows at all Stuttgart CMRs will be open on The Optical Center will also Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Dec. 22. clean and adjust glasses from 11 Volunteers are needed at all Stuttgart Community a.m. to 3 p.m. Mail Rooms. To register as a volunteer, contact the Stuttgart Red Cross Army Community Service Volunteer Coordinator at needs volunteers 431-3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. The American Red Cross Stutt- Mark J. Howell gart station has several volunteer opportunities available, including publicity chairman, medical co-chair- man, Facebook webmaster assistant and special event volunteers. Volunteers can manage their in- email [email protected], run through Dec. 14. If your card has expired, return volvement and build their Red Cross and provide your name, contact This program benefits mili- to a fuel card issuing location to record with Volunteer Connection, a information (email and phone) and tary and civilian families who are replace your card. new volunteer management system, number of attendees. experiencing hardships during the Fuel cards are valid for three at https://volunteerconnection.red- holidays. cross.org. Praxis Series testing years, and the expiration dates are Donate a gift to a child by For more information, contact The next Praxis Series test not related to the vehicle registra- selecting an angel ornament from Liz Thayer at 431-2812/civ. 07031- will be administered Jan. 24 at the tion date. Christmas trees located in the 15-2812 or [email protected], Education Center, Building 2915, AAFES does not send out re- Patch, Kelley and Robinson Bar- or stop by Building 2915, Panzer Panzer Kaserne. Interested testing minders to customers in advance of racks commissaries, the Panzer Kaserne. candidates must submit their ap- fuel card expiration dates. Exchange and the ACS lobby plications by Dec. 10. To avoid card-use denials and Register with EFMP (Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne). Only paper-based exams can be the substantial costs of having to pay For more information, call to see ‘Cinderella’ ordered. Testing fees are payable the economy fuel purchase price, fuel Army Community Service at 431- The Stuttgart Theatre Center day of testing. card customers should ensure all 3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. will host a free performance of For more information, contact cards for registered vehicles are re- Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cin- Kimberly Gonzales at 431-2417/ Fuel cards expire newed before their expiration dates. derella” Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. for the Ex- civ. 07031-15-2417. Esso fuel cards, like any other For more information contact ceptional Family Member Program. debit or credit card, have expira- your local Exchange customer Attendance is by invitation only. Put a gift under tion dates. service desk. To register, contact Army Com- the ACS Angel Tree To avoid interruption of service, munity Service at 431-3362/3326, The Army Community Service check the expiration date on the Send community-wide announce- or civ. 07031-15-3362/3326, or annual Angel Tree gift program will lower right hand corner of the card. ments to [email protected].

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housands of sources release Lowering your thermostat can also • Buy Energy Star products. Tair contaminants every day. help. For every two degrees Fahren- • Avoid using chemical pesticides Emission sources range from your ve- heit you lower it in the winter or raise it or fertilizers. Many fertilizers are a hicle and household furnace, to small in the summer, you’ll also save about source of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse businesses and large-scale industrial two percent on your heating bill. gas that contributes to global warm- operations. • Conduct regular maintenance on ing. Try organic products instead. air conditioning and heating systems. • Replace ozone depleters (refrig- What you can do? • Reduce, reuse and recycle. erators/freezers/fire extinguishers). • Be energy efficient. Most tradition- • Limit use of gas-powered lawn • When possible, use public trans- Going Green al sources of energy burn fossil fuels, mowers, leaf and snow blowers. portation or ride a bicycle. causing air pollution. Keep your home USAG Stuttgart Electric mowers or manual push • Be an advocate for emission re- Directorate of Public Works well-maintained with weather-strip- mowers pollute less while saving ductions from power plants and more Environmental Division ping, storm windows and insulation. money on gas. stringent vehicle emission standards. Page 8 HealtH The Citizen, November 29, 2012 Get smart about antibiotics By Lisa Young tion misuse such as sharing or using leftover U.S. Army Public Health Command antibiotics. HealtH Beat According to the American College of Phy- ntibiotic resistance is a worldwide sicians, both physicians and patients have a role public health problem. Resistance to play in decreasing the misuse of antibiotics. Kelley Clinic annex news Aoccurs when bacteria can no longer Physicians should only prescribe antibiot- Tricare benefits counseling and host nation ap- be killed by a previously effective antibiotic and ics when tests indicate that a bacterial infec- pointment assistance is now available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. at the U.S. the bacteria continue to grow. tion is present. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart Kelley annex. According to the Alliance for the Prudent As a patient you can prevent antibiotic The Kelley annex will be closed Dec. 19 to Jan. 2 Use of Antibiotics, if resistance to treatment resistance by doing the following: due to the holiday schedule. continues to spread, our globally connected • Do not request antibiotics from your doc- world may find itself back in the dark ages tor or taking antibiotics for a viral infection Optometry services of medicine — before today’s miracle drugs like a cold or the flu. The Stuttgart Optometry Clinic provides eye care existed. • Do not share prescriptions or use a pre- services for active duty service members and their This misuse and overuse of antibiotics is scription that was not written for you. family members (5 years and older), retirees and their believed to be the cause of antibiotic resistance • Take all prescribed doses of the antibiotic. family members, and civilians with third-party insur- among bacteria. • Take the antibiotics exactly as the doctor ance plans. Patients are requested to come at least 15 minutes The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and directs. Don’t skip any doses. early to appointments to allow for paperwork and Prevention estimated that more than 50 percent • Return for care if symptoms persist. technician screenings. First-time patients need to stop of antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed for Be smart when using antibiotics and keep by the patient administration desk in the main clinic to upper respiratory infections like cough and cold in mind that antibiotics kill bacteria, not vi- register their insurance information. illness, most of which are caused by viruses. This ruses. Antibiotics will not keep other people The clinic does not provide initial contact lens is one of the most common causes of improper from catching the infection. exams, but will renew existing prescriptions if patients use and misuse of antibiotic prescriptions. Taking antibiotics for a viral infection not bring in a pair of their lenses and the lens information, In addition, many people don’t complete the only wastes time and money, but contributes such as contact lens prescription or lens boxes. full dosage of the antibiotic because they feel to increased antibiotic resistance. Located on Patch Barracks in temporary Building better or want to save some for the next time For the health of future generations, do 2300 (next to the health clinic), the optometry clinic is they are ill. This practice leaves some bacteria your part to improve appropriate antibiotic use. open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon alive and contributes to the bacteria’s future and 1-4 p.m., and from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. resistance to antibiotic treatment. For more information, visit the U.S. To make an appointment for a routine exam, call 371- Limited access to medical care and effec- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2622/civ. 06221-17-2622. tive treatments may also lead to self-medica- website at www.cdc.gov. The Citizen, November 29, 2012 Features Page 9 Ski, snowboard opportunities abound in Germany By Susan Huseman A skier pauses on said Kevin Charlton, PSC president. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office the Diedamskopf “You can experience some of the mountaintop most beautiful places in Europe and do here are some great skiing in Austria so with your friends, neighbors and col- and snowboarding areas in earlier this leagues,” said Charlton. “New friends, Germany — many just a T year. Outdoor new places, new experiences are what short drive or bus ride from Stuttgart. Recreation, and the Patch Ski Club is all about.” Whether it’s Garmisch-Partenkirch- the Patch and For more information about the en, the country’s best known ski resort, Sitzmarkers ski club and upcoming trips, visit www. or Obertsdorf, featuring Germany’s clubs can put patchskiclub.com. longest downhill slope, or the Black winter sports Forest’s Feldberg area, Germany’s Skiing for teens enthusiasts biggest ski resort outside of the Alps, The Sitzmarkers Ski and Board on the slopes Stuttgart military community members Club is the only ski and snowboard club with organized who want to participate in winter sports for teens found within a U.S. military skiing and have plenty of options. community in Europe, according to snowboarding Even better, those options extend Karen Taylor, the club secretary. trips planned to the convenience of pre-arranged ski “We provide an opportunity for kids throughout the and snowboard trips through several in grades seven through 12 to have ski ski season. on-base organizations. and snowboard experiences that they Carola Meusel might not have, especially if their par- Outdoor Recreation ents aren’t skiers,” she said. Family and MWR’s Outdoor Recre- activities for people who don’t ski, Patch Ski Club The club will head to the Italian ation, located on Panzer Kaserne, will such as sledding, ice skating, hiking The Patch Ski Club is a private, non- Dolomites in January and to Davos, offer day and weekend trips to ski areas and spas,” Young said. profit organization open to all U.S. ID Switzerland, in February. in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Outdoor Recreation also offers cardholders regardless of ability level. While the Dolomite trip is full, teens With 13 scheduled trips to 12 differ- day, weekend and weekly ski and This year, the club has 21 trips can register for the Davos trip at the ent locations, winter sports enthusiasts snowboard rentals (with discounted planned. Most of the trips involve next Sitzmarkers meeting on Dec. 10 can experience a variety of locations, prices for those on its trips), as well snow-related activities, but not all do. at 5:30 p.m. in the Religious Education runs, trails and apres-ski activities, ac- as ski and board tune-ups and repairs, For example, the club will sponsor a Center, Building 2332, Patch Barracks. cording to Jennifer Young, the Outdoor and snowboard lessons on select trips. trip to a wine fair in Strasbourg, France, For more information about Sitz- Recreation program manager. For Outdoor Recreation’s trip and several bike tours are planned for markers, visit www.sitzmarkers.org. “We’ve chosen locations that of- schedule and details, visit the USAG the summer. fer skiing and boarding for all ability Stuttgart Family and MWR website at The club also hosts two social events Editor’s Note: Chris Winne also levels, and that also offer a variety of www.stuttgartmwr.com. a month and welcomes new members, contributed to this story.

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Fest highlights chocolatiers, their tasty medium Christmas markets Story by Carola Meusel Most Christmas markets will USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office be located in the heart of the hosting city or town, next to hocoholics or people sim- the market square. ply looking for special Böblingen: Nov. 28 to Dec. holiday gift ideas may C 2, from noon to 9 p.m., next to want to head to Tübingen for the the lake. International Chocolate Festival, or Möhringen: Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to “chocolART,” the largest chocolate 6 p.m., on Maierstrasse, next festival in Germany. to the Martin’s Church. The festival, which runs Dec. 4-9 Vaihingen: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. throughout downtown Tübingen, fea- to 8 p.m., Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. tures more than 100 skilled chocolatiers to 7 p.m. from Europe, South America and Africa Esslingen Medieval Christ- who offer a variety of fine chocolates. mas Market: Open daily “Most people think of chocolate in through Dec. 21, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. a positive way. Nine out of 10 people Ludwigsburg: Open daily say like they chocolate, and number 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through is lying,” said Corinna Grassler, event Dec. 23. coordinator of this year’s festival. Stuttgart: Open daily through During the festival, visitors will Dec. 23, Monday to Saturday find chocolate creations that differ from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from products typically offered in a Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Alexander Gonschior supermarket, according to Grassler. Bad Cannstatt: Open Monday A “Maitre Chocolatier” works on edible chocolate creations at the “Visitors can experience chocolate through Saturday Dec. 1-31, “chocolateROOM” during last year’s International Chocolate Festival. This in many ways throughout the festival, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 24 year’s festival will run Dec. 4-9 throughout Tübingen’s downtown area. and 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. since the chocolatiers play with exotic Fellbach: Dec. 6-22, opens ingredients that make for a different sampled on the spot. This year, a treat was created weekdays at noon, and 11 a.m. taste,” Grassler said. According to Grassler, the festival especially for the chocolate festival: on weekends. The chocolate festival also features also aims to promote fair trade, and for a Black Forest cake made out of Herrenberg: Dec. 7-9, open chocolate massages, hands-on classes the first time ever, patrons will find fair high-quality ingredients served in a Friday from 2-8 p.m., Saturday on making pralines and truffles, choco- trade chocolates and cocoa products at small glass. A chocolate praline with from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and late art, chocolate menus in restaurants, “Faire Gasse” at Marktgasse. a creamy Black Forest cake filling will Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. chocolate tastings, chocolate exhibi- Children can also create their own also be available. Sindelfingen: Dec. 7-9, open tions, a seminar on chocolate and wine, chocolate at the Ritter Sport “KinderS- Friday from 6-10 p.m., Satur- and a class on painting with cocoa. chokoWerkstatt” located at Holzmarkt. The festival will be open Tuesday to day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A highlight is the “chocolate- In addition to the festival, Tübin- Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday Leinfelden: Dec. 8-9; open ROOM” at Tübingen’s market square. gen has another historical connection from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday Saturday from 3-9 p.m., Sun- Chocolatiers will create chocolate art to the world of chocolate. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in two transparent tents. While watch- According to Tübingen’s city A long shopping night will be of- Tübingen: Dec. 14-16, open ing the “Maitre Chocolatiers” work on archives, the famous Schwarz- fered Dec. 8. All stores will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 their pieces of chocolate art, visitors wälderkirschtorte, or Black Forest cake, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday can breathe in the sweet smell of cocoa. was invented in 1930 in Tübingen by For more information, visit www. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Better still, all of the chocolates can be the confectioner Erwin Hildenbrand. chocolart.de.

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Cozy Reading

At Böblingen Elementary Middle School reading is not only fun for our Blue Ribbon students, but also COZY. Just take a look at Elana Sparks and Abigail Burge in their comfortable niche with their good books. Ms. Kathy Mor- row, a BEMS 3rd grade teacher, is the Book Club’s sponsor. Ms. Morrow explains that in addition to cozy reading, the students en- gage in critical discussions, and they recommend books to other club members. The Book Club meets each Wednesday in Ms. Morrow’s Room, 113. Photo by Ed Thornburg

Election

Patch Elementary School and Boeblingen Elementary Mid- dle School students acknowledged Election Day, Nov. 6, by voting in their respective mock elections for President of the United States. Patch Elementary’s election was kicked off by the school’s Student Council, under the supervision of teacher Anna Ingalls. The voting area was decorated with Uncle Sam, US flags, and red, white and blue voting booths with photos of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, and Paul Ryan. Computer screens showed a pho- to of both presidential candidates so that students could mouse-select their preference. The BEMS mock election was organized by Deborah Brown, BEMS’ Literacy Coach/ Professional Learning Team member and Mr. Ron Moore’s 5th grade students. Prior to the election, the 5th graders at BEMS held debates in class each day to discuss the can- didates and issues for election year 2012. It was an exciting time as many students, like the general population, were still undecided the day before the election. After the re- sults at both schools were tabulated, the majority of stu- dents at Patch Elementary School chose President Barack Obama. At BEMS former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Photo by Michele Winter Romney won the popular and electoral votes.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day was celebrated at Robinson Barracks. Students and several of their military parents shared thoughts on the meaning of this national holiday and sang patriotic songs and present the colors during the assembly.

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