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t Citizen Vol. 39, CNo. 4 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart February 25, 2010 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community 1-214th Soldiers mourned in memorial ceremony By Sgt. Anna K. Perry 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office

undreds of mourners gathered in the Panzer HKaserne community chapel Feb. 11 to honor the memory of three Soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service to America. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary M. Farwell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clayton M. Hickman and Cpl. Matthew E. Clark perished in the crash of a UH- 60 Blackhawk helicopter during an evening training mission northeast of Manheim Feb. 3. The Soldiers were assigned to G Company, 52nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. “The accident that led to the deaths of these three Americans blindsided us all. It was a kick in the gut. The men killed were among the future stars of Army aviation,” said Lt. Col.

Richard Watson, commanding officer Photos by Martin Greeson of 1/214th. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary M. Farwell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clayton M. Hickman and Cpl. Matthew E. Clark are A close friend of each man came remembered by family, friends and battle buddies during a memorial ceremony held in the Panzer Kaserne Community forward to share special memories of Chapel Feb. 11. The Soldiers died when their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed northeast of Mannheim on Feb. 3. their fallen brothers. “I love Gary Marc Farwell, as does Warrant Officer 3 Michael Tobin. enlisted in the Army in 1996 and spent When he was struggling to get through everyone who had the privilege of “You see, Gary had something his first two years of service as an dunker training, I gladly returned the knowing him. Speech cannot contain in his genetic makeup that can never infantryman. In 1998 he was accepted favor,” Jenkins began. our love, but what I can say is there was be cloned. He excelled at everything into the Warrant Officer Corps and Jenkins described the tight, but and there is no greater, stronger, manlier he did. Gary was an Eagle Scout, Army aviation. As a UH-60 aviator, competitive, bond he shared with man than Gary Farwell,” said Chief an Army Ranger and one hell of a Farwell deployed twice in support Hickman. Blackhawk pilot; however, his greatest of Operation Enduring Freedom and “During our downtime on the flight An achievements were as a husband to twice in support of Operation Iraqi line at Lowe Army Airfield, we would Airman Tawnya and a father to Ashlyn, Ethan Freedom. talk about how awesome or humbling plays taps and Bella; a son, a brother and a friend,” Chief Warrant Officer 2 Frank our flight experiences were. We always during Tobin said. Jenkins stepped up to the podium next had to one-up each other. We had to the “I speak for all of us when I say to fondly recall his friendship with prove whose flight skills were more memorial we love your face, Gary Farwell. Now Clayton Hickman. impressive — no matter how much ceremony go and show them how to fly up there, “I was fortunate to have him as either of us had to embellish it,” Jenkins held on Gary, because you showed us all how one of my best friends for almost three said. Feb. 11. to live down here,” Tobin said. years. When I suffered heat stroke in Farwell, a Redding, Calif., native, flight school, Clayton was there for me. See 1/214th Soldiers on page 4

Page 5 Pages 1 2 inside Black History Month Piranhas take a bite his celebrated out of competition t Soul food, music and special movie At the European Forces Swim League screenings were among a slew of Championships, the Stuttgart Piranhas edition activities hosted during USAG Stuttgart’s team swam away with several medals in African-American/Black History Month. freestyle, backstroke and other events. The Citizen, February 25, 2010 Page 3 Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, February 25, 2010 newS Haiti relief: Airman discovers every little bit helps News & Notes Commentary by Airman 1st Class N.C., and on to Haiti. I was excited Marissa Tucker that I would actually get a chance to FMWR WebTrac update 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office see the place that had been all across ... I thought all I could do was donate Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation news stations and that I could do my money to a charity and pray for the customers are now able to register and make oon after the earthquake rocked part to help. payments online for Child, Youth and School Haiti Jan. 12 and changed the Then when I found out I would survivors. Services programs. Scountry forever, the reaction “only” be going on air delivery missions, Beginning March 8, customers will also be among many Airmen was the same: where the supplies were dropped out of able to register and make payments for recre- “How can I volunteer to go?” the back of the plane while in the air, I N.C., slept in the terminals for two days around the clock to support the missions ation programs. Like them, I wanted my chance did not feel like I would be helping the before leaving for Haiti. with more than 70 aircraft from other To register, go to https://webtrac.mwr. to be a part of the relief effort. After citizens of Haiti as much. I learned they were given a very bases arriving and leaving daily. No, army.mil/sites/eu.html and select Stuttgart all, how many people get that kind of I later learned that what I was a part short amount of time to prepare for the they never went to Haiti, but neither the from either Morale and Recreation (left of the experience? Thinking I probably would of was an invaluable, tireless effort by trip and they did not know when they supplies nor the personnel could have screen) or Child, Youth and School Services not be tasked because of my rank and thousands of people to provide relief to were coming back. made it there without them. (right of the screen). an upcoming deployment, I thought all I a country that had been devastated by a Even people who deploy to the My job is to help tell the Air Force The initial registration requires comple- could do was donate money to a charity natural disaster. desert know when they are coming back, story and through my experience, I tion of only the fields in red. An automatic re- and pray for the survivors. My job was to augment the Pope I thought to myself. They were definitely learned that many times, it reaches sponse with a username and password will be Quicker than I thought, people, AFB public affairs office by escorting stepping into an unknown situation. beyond us. The many family members, generated within 48 hours. Users are then able including those in my office, began media on air deliveries. While we I thought about the families. I thought Department of Defense civilians, USO, to register for programming immediately upon getting tasked for temporary duties. I facilitated the media getting their about how the families probably helped and Red Cross volunteers, and even a receipt of a username and password. thought they were lucky to be the ones stories, I noticed there were people who the Soldiers pack their bags, running out pizza man who bravely maneuvered his The USAG Stuttgart singing group, “April Adkins-N’spiredVoices,” made up of Thereasa Burnette (from If you wish to use the online system for on the ground in Haiti because they always seemed to be working to help, to the stores to get things they forgot and way through the base to provide pizzas left), April Adkins, Chasity Meadows and Tanya Young, raise their voices in song at the annual National both MWR and CYSS programs, the registra- would really get to help. whether it was creating flight plans or how they take care of the things at home, for the Soldiers, all took part in the Haiti Prayer Breakfast held Feb. 9 at the Swabian Special Event Center on Patch Barracks. tion process must be completed in both areas. Throughout the next week, I learned guarding the entry points. so that the service members can focus relief efforts. For more information, call FMWR at 421- that, in situations like this, helping the Even volunteers, including those on the mission. As the saying goes, Airmen are the Prayer Breakfast 2089/civ. 0711-729-2089. relief effort goes much deeper than with the Red Cross and the USO, Out on the flight line, there were heart of the Air Force because we are being on the front lines. worked every day until there were no aircraft from many different bases the worker bees. Although we may not Library and publishing Web On Sunday afternoon, following the more people to feed. waiting to load supplies and people to always see or understand how our job Speaker says trials are key to growth sites to merge quake, I got a call to pack my things. More than 500 Soldiers from the take to Haiti. Pope’s aircraft maintainers is helping, our actions span further than Story & photos by Brittany Carlson Archer said. After all, he believes it was the prayers On March 1, the Army in Europe Elec- I was going to Pope Air Force Base, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, and other flight line personnel worked we know. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office of his grandfather and fourth-grade teacher that set tronic Library and the Army in Europe Pub- him free from a painful past. lishing System will merge to form a new and n he TreeT hy do bad things happen to good “Prayer moves the heart of God,” Archer said. improved Web site — the Army in Europe Li- O T S people? “That’s why we pray, in the midst of our difficul- brary and Publishing System. he It’s not an easy question to answer, ties.” If you are looking for official policy or t W Citizen Who is your favorite for an Oscar? but one that author, pastor and international business It’s a sentiment echoed by history and emphasized information on topics such as registering pri- strategist Ron Archer shed light on during the U.S. during this month, which is also African-American/ vately-owned vehicles in Germany, deploy- Col. Richard M. Pastore Army Garrison Stuttgart National Prayer Breakfast U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Black History month. African-American civil rights ment and reunion, birth registrations, educa- in Feb. 9. leaders, including Rosa Park and Dr. Martin Luther tional entitlements, or details on obtaining ID Public Affairs Officer While today, Archer is a leadership consul- King, Jr., emerged at a time when they were perse- cards or passports, you’ll find it at at https:// Larry Reilly tant to four star generals and National Football cuted for the color of their skin. aepubs.army.mil. [email protected] League players, his “He spoke on the past and he spoke on the future,” For more information, e-mail customer. Editor Assistant Editor life did not start out so said Beatrice Springfield, a contractor in attendance. [email protected]. Susan Huseman Brittany Carlson successfully. He grew “Prayers [show] how far we have come and the mis- [email protected] [email protected] up in a single-parent IMCOM-Europe rolls out sport sion and road we have ahead.” house, struggled with Contact Information Her husband, Brian, added that prayer unites bike rider safety course a learning disability Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 people of all backgrounds. “There are not just An Army-wide safety campaign to “Fight Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 and stuttering disorder, African-Americans here,” he said. “Prayer changes the Risk” is behind the handlebars of a new E-mail: [email protected] and even tried to com- Web site: www.stuttgart.army.mil Staff Sgt. Brandi Master Sgt. Phillip Pvt. Phillip Siregar Carmen Salzsieder motorcycle safety course being held in Europe mit suicide at the age [people].” Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne Dunlap Bailey (U.S. Army) (Civilian) So, on the day set aside specifically for this, close to increase safety knowledge of military sport U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 (U.S. Air Force) (U.S. Air Force) of 10. bike riders. German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, However, life’s to 200 heads bowed in a prayer for the community, led “‘Blind Side’ — it was “‘Avatar.’ The sci-fi and “‘Inglourious “‘Inglourious Basterds.’ The Military Sport Bike Rider Course is Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen struggles can help by Chaplian (Maj.) David Santiago Cruz, the garrison sad, but at the same live action are years ahead Basterds.’ It kept me I enjoyed Brad Pitts’ bad Ron Archer specifically designed for sport bike riders to This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of people, like himself, family life chaplain. time, it was real life.” of anything out there.” entertained.” southern accent.” raise their awareness of risks in Europe and the Department of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not neces- to grow stronger, Archer said at the annual break- “I was encouraged to know that we’re not in de- sarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or in general. fast, sponsored by the garrison Religious Support spair, in spite of what situation we find ourselves in,” the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this publication Trainings in Germany have been sched- is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the USAG Stuttgart Office. said Tonia Osaigbovo, a civilian and Army spouse, uled for Heidelberg Army Airfield, March 5; Public Affairs Office. Private organizations noted in this publication “True heroes and true leaders are like tea bags,” following the event. “That’s what this community Hohenfels’ Albertshof Hardstand #3, March are not part of Department of Defense. he said. “You don’t know how strong they are until needs: to come together in unity and pray.” The appearance of advertising in this publication, including 25; Kaiserslautern (Vogelweh), April 27; Ans- inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the you put them in some hot water.” bach’s Illesheim Army Airfield, May 12; and products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything In addition to providing personal growth, Archer Grafenfwöhr’s Camp Kasserine, May 27. advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, said trials can be a catalyst for positive influence. He True heroes and true lead- use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national Other trainings dates will become avail- compared hardship to an olive press, crushing olives origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation ers are like tea bags. You able throughout the year. or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a to produce olive oil. ‘ For more information on training or mo- violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser “Without the crushing, without the pressing, don’t know how strong is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that torcycle and vehicle safety, visit the IMCOM- without the process, there would be no liquid gold,” source until the violation is corrected. The Citizen is a biweekly they are until you put them Europe Safety Web site’s traffic safety page at offset press publication published by AdvantiPro GmbH. Circulation Sgt. Jonathan Johnson Tech Sgt. T.J. Wollert Spc. Daniel Cukryznski Roger Hernandez he said. www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sites/manage- is 6,000 copies. For display advertising rates, call Hanna-Maria (U.S. Army) (U.S. Air Force) (U.S. Army) (Civilian) The U.S. Armed Forces have unique opportuni- in some hot water. Weills at civ. 0631-3033-5537, e-mail [email protected]. ment/so_atstp.asp. ties to positively influence others in the world, he For classified advertising rates, call Sabrina Barclay at civ. 0631- Riders must register via the Army IMCOM 3033-5531, e-mail [email protected]. “‘Avatar.’ I was impressed “‘The Hangover’ should “‘Avatar.’ It was “‘Hurt Locker.’ It was added. “You are those spiritual tea bags, dropped in Rev. Ron Archer Registration System at https://airs.lmi.org/ by how it was made and win everything.” visually stunning and very suspenseful and Afghanistan, dropped in Africa.” Pastor, author, business strategist [email protected] home.aspx. the special effects.” awesome.” intense.” Before influence, however, there must be prayer, ’ The Citizen, February 25, 2010 newS Page 3 News & Notes

FMWR WebTrac update Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation customers are now able to register and make payments online for Child, Youth and School Services programs. Beginning March 8, customers will also be able to register and make payments for recre- ation programs. To register, go to https://webtrac.mwr. army.mil/sites/eu.html and select Stuttgart from either Morale and Recreation (left of the screen) or Child, Youth and School Services (right of the screen). The initial registration requires comple- tion of only the fields in red. An automatic re- sponse with a username and password will be generated within 48 hours. Users are then able to register for programming immediately upon receipt of a username and password. The USAG Stuttgart singing group, “April Adkins-N’spiredVoices,” made up of Thereasa Burnette (from If you wish to use the online system for left), April Adkins, Chasity Meadows and Tanya Young, raise their voices in song at the annual National both MWR and CYSS programs, the registra- Prayer Breakfast held Feb. 9 at the Swabian Special Event Center on Patch Barracks. tion process must be completed in both areas. For more information, call FMWR at 421- Prayer Breakfast 2089/civ. 0711-729-2089. Library and publishing Web Speaker says trials are key to growth sites to merge Story & photos by Brittany Carlson Archer said. After all, he believes it was the prayers On March 1, the Army in Europe Elec- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office of his grandfather and fourth-grade teacher that set tronic Library and the Army in Europe Pub- him free from a painful past. lishing System will merge to form a new and hy do bad things happen to good “Prayer moves the heart of God,” Archer said. improved Web site — the Army in Europe Li- people? “That’s why we pray, in the midst of our difficul- brary and Publishing System. W It’s not an easy question to answer, ties.” If you are looking for official policy or but one that author, pastor and international business It’s a sentiment echoed by history and emphasized information on topics such as registering pri- strategist Ron Archer shed light on during the U.S. during this month, which is also African-American/ vately-owned vehicles in Germany, deploy- Army Garrison Stuttgart National Prayer Breakfast Black History month. African-American civil rights ment and reunion, birth registrations, educa- in Feb. 9. leaders, including Rosa Park and Dr. Martin Luther tional entitlements, or details on obtaining ID While today, Archer is a leadership consul- King, Jr., emerged at a time when they were perse- cards or passports, you’ll find it at at https:// tant to four star generals and National Football cuted for the color of their skin. aepubs.army.mil. League players, his “He spoke on the past and he spoke on the future,” For more information, e-mail customer. life did not start out so said Beatrice Springfield, a contractor in attendance. [email protected]. successfully. He grew “Prayers [show] how far we have come and the mis- up in a single-parent IMCOM-Europe rolls out sport sion and road we have ahead.” house, struggled with Her husband, Brian, added that prayer unites bike rider safety course a learning disability people of all backgrounds. “There are not just An Army-wide safety campaign to “Fight and stuttering disorder, African-Americans here,” he said. “Prayer changes the Risk” is behind the handlebars of a new and even tried to com- [people].” motorcycle safety course being held in Europe mit suicide at the age to increase safety knowledge of military sport of 10. So, on the day set aside specifically for this, close to 200 heads bowed in a prayer for the community, led bike riders. However, life’s The Military Sport Bike Rider Course is Ron Archer struggles can help by Chaplian (Maj.) David Santiago Cruz, the garrison family life chaplain. specifically designed for sport bike riders to people, like himself, raise their awareness of risks in Europe and to grow stronger, Archer said at the annual break- “I was encouraged to know that we’re not in de- in general. fast, sponsored by the garrison Religious Support spair, in spite of what situation we find ourselves in,” Trainings in Germany have been sched- Office. said Tonia Osaigbovo, a civilian and Army spouse, uled for Heidelberg Army Airfield, March 5; “True heroes and true leaders are like tea bags,” following the event. “That’s what this community needs: to come together in unity and pray.” Hohenfels’ Albertshof Hardstand #3, March he said. “You don’t know how strong they are until 25; Kaiserslautern (Vogelweh), April 27; Ans- you put them in some hot water.” bach’s Illesheim Army Airfield, May 12; and In addition to providing personal growth, Archer Grafenfwöhr’s Camp Kasserine, May 27. said trials can be a catalyst for positive influence. He True heroes and true lead- Other trainings dates will become avail- compared hardship to an olive press, crushing olives ers are like tea bags. You able throughout the year. to produce olive oil. ‘ For more information on training or mo- “Without the crushing, without the pressing, don’t know how strong torcycle and vehicle safety, visit the IMCOM- without the process, there would be no liquid gold,” they are until you put them Europe Safety Web site’s traffic safety page at he said. www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sites/manage- The U.S. Armed Forces have unique opportuni- in some hot water. ment/so_atstp.asp. ties to positively influence others in the world, he Riders must register via the Army IMCOM added. “You are those spiritual tea bags, dropped in Rev. Ron Archer Registration System at https://airs.lmi.org/ Afghanistan, dropped in Africa.” Pastor, author, business strategist home.aspx. Before influence, however, there must be prayer, ’ Page 4 newS and FeaTureS The Citizen, February 25, 2010 1/214th ...... Ask a JAG Continued from page 1 James Hills, before describing his friend as a natural athlete and expert marksman. Editor’s Note: Do you have a question you Hickman was also blessed with a superb sense of would like to see answered in a future edition humor and was known for his practical jokes, Jenkins Hills recounted a VIP mission in Oslow, Norway, of The Citizen? If so, contact “Ask a JAG” continued. where the confident young corporal approached the at [email protected]. “Clayton was quite the practical joker. I remember commander in chief’s Secret Service agents and one Saturday night, Clayton called me from a bar in asked, “Do President Barack Obama’s friends call By Capt. Aaron L. Lancaster (U.S. Army) Dothan, Ala. He informed me that a group of pilots him Barry?” Stuttgart Law Center were being extremely friendly to my girlfriend, Hills had to pause for a moment to hold back and that I might want to come down and assess the his tears as he recalled his friend. “He was the first Q: I am finishing up a bachelor’s degree crew chief I trained and progressed. He excelled, was and plan on going to law school. I am inter- situation,” Jenkins said. good at everything. He was always a little better than ested in the Army Judge Advocate General A wave of laughter followed as Jenkins wrapped everybody else.” Corps, but don’t know much about it. What up the anecdote. The high-speed Blackhawk crew chief’s dream benefits does the JAG Corps have, and how “I did not want to go out before receiving this does one apply? Do you like being in the JAG information, but I needed to find out what was going was to earn the green beret of the Army Special Corps, and if so, what have been some of your on with my girlfriend. When I saw Clayton, he said Forces, Hills said. His first attempt was just a bit favorite experiences? ‘Just kidding, bro. I didn’t want to party alone.’” shy of successful, but Hills spoke of Clark’s great Jenkins choked back tears as he closed his determination to go back and try again, saying his A: While many new attorneys can spend remarks. “Clayton was a professional who strived friend “would have made it with another chance.” years compiling research in the back room to do better, was always upbeat and could always be Clark, a Searcy, Ark., native, enlisted in the Army of a mid- to large-size firm, being in the JAG counted on. He was a great Soldier and damn good in 2007 and completed his training as a helicopter Corps gives you hands-on experience starting friend. You will be missed, Clayton.” mechanic in 2008. During his time with G Co., on day one. Hickman, a Columbia, Tenn., native, spent more Clark progressed to the position of crew chief. He With the guidance and help of more senior than nine years in the Marine Corps before finding his is survived by his mother, Betty, brother John and attorneys, new JAG attorneys are allowed the niche as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot. In 2006, Hickman sister Rachael. opportunity to engage in and excel at a wide enlisted in the Army as a sergeant and graduated As tales of the men hung in the air, 1st Sgt. variety of legal areas such as legal assistance; from the Warrant Officer Candidate School a short Anthony Patronas conducted the final roll call, and criminal law; administrative law; claims; civil time later. He completed flight school in 2009. He then, little by little, the family, friends and battle litigation; labor law; international law and op- is survived by his son, Brett, daughter, Brenna, and buddies of Farwell, Hickman and Clark stepped erational law. For more information on the their mother, Janita. forward to render a final salute and say personal benefits of the Army JAG Corps, visit https:// Like Hickman, Matthew Clark was remembered goodbyes to the fallen heroes. www.jagcnet.army.mil/8525769A00495E0D. for his candid humor and competitive nature. Watson shared his send-off with the audience, To apply to the Army JAG Corps, go to Clark would often remind his battle buddies “how simply saying, “Crew of Duke 27, you will not be www.goarmy.com/jag/index.jsp (other branches will have their own Web sites) and click on “Ap- better-looking or stronger he is than you are,” said Sgt. forgotten. Be at peace.” plications and Procedures.” You can then apply and enter your information online. In addition to the application, applicants must schedule an Citizen writer takes top honors in interview with a field screening officer (found by clicking on the “Locate a Recruiter” tab on the right side of the screen). IMCOM-Europe journalism contest The Army JAG Corps has two selection boards each year. For the spring and fall boards, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office all information must be submitted by March 1 he Citizen Associate Editor Brittany Carlson and Nov. 1, respectively. took top honors at the Installation Manage- For me personally, being in the JAG Corps ment Command Headquarter’s 2009 Gen. has been one of the most rewarding experiences T of my life. Each day presents new challenges, Keith L. Ware Journalism Awards Competition. especially here at USAG Stuttgart, home of U.S. Her story series, “The Long, Dark Tunnel,” Africa Command and European Command. which focused on the emotional effects of deploy- The legal experiences I have had in the ment on military families, took first place at the JAG Corps have put me exponentially ahead HQ-level competition, and will be forwarded to the of most of my law school classmates. In ad- Army-wide competition in March. dition, as an officer in the Army JAG Corps, I Carlson took three first place awards at the IM- have had the opportunity to assist and represent COM-Europe region in the HQ competition in com- fantastic Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines mentary, news article and story series categories. Susan Huseman and civilians. “I’m so excited the story series has made such The JAG Corps allows me opportunities that Brittany Carlson (left), Citizen associate editor, interviews an impact on the community. It’s important that Jennifer Braun in the Panzer Chapel. I would be unable to find anywhere else. It has military families realize they are not alone and sup- provided me with rewarding personal challenges port is available,” said Carlson. Wood, Mo., Army newspaper. and excellent professional development. “On a personal level, this series helped me to Susan Huseman, The Citizen editor, earned Finally, the JAG Corps offers the oppor- tunity to deploy downrange and provide legal learn about all the programs the Army offers to honorable mentions for her feature article and art/ services in support of our country’s ongoing family members, since my husband is on his first graphics in support of a publication. battle against terrorism. I myself will soon be deployment,” she said. The Keith L. Ware awards are designed to rec- deploying to Afghanistan to assist the people of Carlson also earned honorable mentions for ognize both military and civilian journalists whose Afghanistan in rebuilding their legal system. her sports article and in the Moss-Holland Civilian work enhances the Army’s internal command infor- Journalist of the Year category at the IMCOM-E mation program. This column is not intended as individual competition. Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware received the Medal of or specific legal advice. If you have specific Before joining The Citizen in May 2009, Carl- Honor for actions undertaken in France in December issues or concerns, you should consult a judge son worked as a general reporter for The Spring- 1944, when he was then a lieutenant colonel. Forty- advocate at 421-4152/civ. 0711-729-4152. field News-Leader in Springfield, Mo., and as a four years later, Ware became the highest-ranking freelance writer for the Guidon, the Fort Leonard U.S. service member to be killed in Vietnam. The Citizen, February 25, 2010 FeaTureS Page 5 Garrison celebrates Black History Month

By Brittany Carlson Coast Guard USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Capt. Craig Lloyd (from nited we stand, divided left), Air Force we fall.” Maj. Van Thai That centuries-old “U and Army sentiment was especially felt in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart this month, Lt. Col. Don as different commands came together Walker serve to commemorate the achievements of themselves African-Americans whose struggles some award- utimately helped unify the nation. winning In a series of activities hosted by U.S. shrimp Africa Command, European Command, gumbo at the Marine Forces, Europe, and Department AFRICOM- of Defense Dependent Schools in Stut- sponsored tgart, the garrison celebrated African- Soul Food American/Black History Month. Cook-Off The variety of events hosts fit with the Feb. 5, which garrison’s theme kicked off for the month: African- “Strengthening American/ Our Community Black History Through Unity.” Month. “ We w e r e Brittany Carlson thinking about special music, a soul-food cook-off and Community members then listened 1st Class Ramon Garcia, equal oppor- Black History remarks from Gen. William E. “Kip” as April Adkins, civilian, and Army Staff tunity leader for EUCOM J3. Gen. Ward Month and the Ward, AFRICOM commander. Sgt. Tedria Martin sang gospel-style Patch High School students ex- civil rights era, and how communities Ward applauded the Stuttgart mili- hymns before sampling the cook-off en- pressed their views on how the Civil would come together, as far as marches tary community for commemorating the trants’ prized soul-food recipes for collard Rights movement helped strengthen and other things,” said Sgt. First Class achievements of African Americans. greens, sweet potato pie and others. and unify their community in an essay Chrysti Lassiter-Jones, garrison equal “Not all Americans, having contrib- “I got [the recipe] from my mom, contest.They were also visited by Ron opportunity advisor. “It wasn’t just black uted to the greatness of this nation, have who got it from her mom,” said Velma Archer, international business strategist, persons, but a collaborative effort. been recognized by the nation,” added Nwafor, a military spouse who entered who spoke on Black History Month. “We [in the garrison] came together, Ward, the fifth African-American to be her banana pudding in the cook-off. EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. even though we’re from different units, promoted to the rank of four-star in U.S. “[People] seem to just love it. They are John W. Morgan spoke to younger stu- and that’s what makes this community Army history. “To the degree that we scraping the bowl.” dents at Patch Elementary School. so great,” she added. have a greater awareness, understand- The Marines sponsored a second Lassiter-Jones and Col. Cheryl Har- The AFRICOM-sponsored kick- ing and regard for these contributors, soul food cook-off on Feb. 16. ris, AFRICOM assistant chief of staff, off for the month on Feb. 5 included we are all better served. AFRICOM and EUCOM also hosted also read books on African-American “It is indeed the richness of diver- free screenings of two movies: “The culture to community children. sity that causes our nation to be great,” Wiz” and “The Princess and the Frog.” To cap off the month, USAG he continued. “I stand [before you] a “We chose [The Princess and the- Stuttgart residents can participate in plain old American guy, recognizing Frog] because it’s the first [Disney] a symbolic Unity Walk Feb. 26 at all that I have been able to achieve things film where the leading character is an garrison installations, along with com- that are really special.” African-American princess,” said Sgt. munity members in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and Molesworth, England. All A group of judges participants will begin walking at 4:30 samples and p.m. Central European Time. grades the food at Like all equal opportunity ob- the AFRICOM- servances, this month’s events were sponsored soul- provided to help garrison residents food cook-off Feb. celebrate. However, the many hosts 5. Food was judged brought the community together. by its taste, texture, Susan Huseman “Talk about diversity,” Lassiter- overall appeal and Sgt. First Class Chrysti Lassiter-Jones, Jones said. “When we’re united with- presentation. equal opportunity advisor, reads to children our collaborative units, we’re always Feb. 18, during Black History Month. Brittany Carlson stronger.”

Sunday School 10 a.m. International Baptist Church Morning Worship 11 a.m. of Stuttgart Children’s Church and Nursery Services: Provided HOMES FOR RENT Sunday 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM • Wednesday 6:30 PM www.stuttgartrealtors.com Meeting at the Untere Waldplätze 38 • 70569 Stuttgart (Vaihingen) Contact 0179- 39 36 835 Marriot Hotel Sindelfi ngen Mahdentalstrasse 68 Phone: +49 711 687 43 65 71065 Sindelfi ngen Fax: +49 711 678 80 26 Tel: 07032-954314 E-Mail: [email protected] See more community Web: www.ibcstuttgart.de photos at Missionary Pastor- Dr. Harold Pierce www.flickr.com/photos/ Independent Baptist Church Serving (serving our Military and surrounding the Stuttgart area communities since 1998) For more news, visit www.stuttgart.army.mil usagstuttgart/ Page 6 healTh The Citizen, February 25, 2010 The Citizen, February 25, 2010 COmmuniTy annOunCemenTS Page 7 Stuttgart clinic team helps students Estate claim notification 3330/07031-15-3330. The forum aims to empower [email protected]. Anyone having any claims on or New Kelley shoppette to participants through discussions on Apply for scholarships leadership and communications skills, obligations to the estate of Spc. Matthew The Stuttgart Community Spouses Dental Health: brush up on oral health know-how open March 8 mentoring and career guidance. E. Clark of G Company, 52nd Aviation Club offers scholarships to Patch High The grand opening of the Kelley Registration deadline is March 18. Story & photo by Brittany Carlson Regiment, should contact the summary School seniors. The deadline to apply is Barracks Shoppette and gas station will To sign up, call Yasmin Rosa at 430- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office court officer, 1st Lt. Albert James, at March 15. For more information, e-mail be held March 8 at 9 a.m. 5256/civ. 0711-680-5256 or e-mail 421-4268/civ. 0711-729-4268. [email protected]. In preparation for the opening, the [email protected]. rushing teeth isn’t just about good hy- Get EFMP respite care Seniors planning to attend college giene. old AAFES gas station and shoppette Exceptional Family Member Blood drive March 23 may apply for the Delta Sigma Theta It’s about confidence, according to on Kelley Barracks will be closed B Program respite care provides The Army Services Blood Program Sorority Germany Alumnae Chapter U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart dental employees. March 6-7. a temporary rest period for family will hold a Stuttgart Community blood scholarship. Packets must be received That’s why a team from the Stuttgart Dental Clinic members responsible for regular care Bowl to raise scholarship drive March 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. traveled to every garrison school this month as part of no later than March 27. The application of people with disabilities. Eligibility in the Kelley Fitness Center. Seventeen- the National Children’s Dental Health Month. During dollars March 12-14 is available at www.dstger.org. is based on EFMP enrollment and the year-olds may now donate. the visits, children in kindergarten through fifth grade The Germany Alumni Chapter Army Emergency Relief’s Maj. exceptional family member’s medical To make an appointment, visit were individually screened and learned how — and of Kappa Alpha Psi will host the Gen. James Ursano Scholarship is for or educational condition. www.militaryblood.dod.mil. Walk-ins why — they should brush their teeth properly. 4th Annual Community Scholarship dependent children of Soldiers, wheth- For more informatin, call Army are also welcome. “These kids are very aware of their smiles, and Bowling Tournament March 12-14 in er active duty, retired or deceased. Ap- [we] want to teach them to protect them as they’re Community Service, Building 2915, the Galaxy Bowling Center on Panzer SCSC Spring bazaar plications for the 2010-2011 scholar- growing,” said Capt. Martha Mitchell, one of the Panzer Kaserne, or call 431-3362/civ. Kaserne. Cash prizes will be awarded ships will be available online at www. 07031-15-3362. in singles, doubles and 9-ball no tap needs volunteers aerhq.org. Online applications must be clinic’s dentists, while screening students at Robinson Volunteers are needed to assist with Barracks Elementary School Feb. 10. “You can do Sign up for VAO training categories. All proceeds will be applied submitted by March 1. toward the organization’s community set-up of the Stuttgart Community damage to your gums and your teeth if you’re not USAG Stuttgart will conduct a Skate for free scholarship program. Spouses Club Spring Bazaar on March brushing and flossing correctly.” Voting Assistance Officer workshop on The Stuttgart Military Community For more information, call Michael 15-16, and during the bazaar, March 19- The dental team demonstrated the most effective March 16 from 1-3 p.m. Organizations Eishockey club and the Stuttgart Com- Morrissette at civ. 0152-03473061. 21. Volunteers will earn rewards such way to brush on a giant model of a tooth. with over 25 military and/or civilian as VIP shopping. For more information, munity Spouses Club will host free Jaylen Taylor, 7, finished her screening with a new personnel must appoint a primary and Space Camp scholarship send an e-mail to scscbazaarvolunteer@ family skate nights on Feb. 27 and appreciation for her healthy teeth. “I hope I never have alternate VAO. The workshop will The Military Child Education yahoo.com. March 13 at 5:15 p.m. in the Wernau a cavity,” she said. Capt. Martha Mitchell, a dentist at the USAG Stuttgart Dental Clinic, examines7-year-old Parker Weedon’s be held in Room 118, Building 2913, Coalition offers a NASA Space Camp The bazaar hospitality committee Eisstadion, Stadionweg 12, 73249 Wer- Unfortunately, cavities are quick to spring up in a teeth during a visit to his second-grade classroom at Robinson Barracks Elementary School Feb. 10. Panzer Kaserne. scholarship for sixth- to ninth-grade provides meals and snacks to vendors nau. Skates can be rented for €4.50. children’s mouths if they have a high sugar intake or For more information, call 431- students with an active duty military and volunteers from March 11-21 and don’t brush their teeth correctly and enough times per “[The screening] is a good tool because a lot of ent individuals, so it is important to ask your dentist Arts and Crafts contest 2745/civ. 07031-15-2745 or e-mail parent. The application deadline is relies on donations. Contact Heidi day, Mitchell said. “It doesn’t have to be just sugar; times, parents might not be aware of what is going before starting a flouride regimen,” she added. [email protected]. March 10. Taflan at [email protected] to open for entries it can be potato chips. If you don’t get that stuff off, on in their child’s mouth,” Mitchell said. While Mitchell and the other dentists at the clinic The deadline to submit works of art Applications are available at www. donate food items. it can be debilitating.” Flouride intake is another topic that children can help fill cavities and clean teeth, the best way AFTB Level 1 training militarychild.org. to the 2009 Stuttgart Arts and Crafts This is why the clinic performs the screenings: to and parents overseas especially need to be aware of, for children to protect their teeth is by practicing Army Community Service will NHS hosts ‘yard sale’ contest is May 1. Guidelines and entry catch any visible problems and notify parents if their Mitchell said, since tap water off-base has no fluoride good oral hygiene themselves, she reminded RB offer Level 1 Army Family Team Sign up for Women’s The Patch High School National forms are available at both the Patch child needs to be seen at the clinic, in addition to the in it. She suggested either drinking tap water on a students. Building for all services March 8-9, Leadership Forum Honors Society will host a Spring and Kelley Arts and Crafts Centers. recommended yearly check-up. As military family military installation (which does have fluoride) or “We want to teach you guys good enough habits from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Clean yard sale March 6 from 10 a.m. The exhibition will be held in the members, children are seen at the clinic on a “space buying bottled water with fluoride. that you can teach your parents how to brush their For more call information, call 431- Equal Employment Opportunity Office to 4 p.m. in the Forum and cafeteria. Swabian Special Events Center on available” basis, after active duty service members. “Appropriate flouride intake levels vary for differ- teeth,” she said. 3643/civ. 07031-15-3643. will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Proceeds raised from table rentals will May 12 at 5:30 p.m., with an awards Sunday Brunch at RB Leadership Forum on March 25 from go to fight malaria in Africa. Table presentation at 6:30 p.m. For more 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Swabian Special rental is $10 each. information, call 430-5270/civ. 0711- The Robinson Barracks Club offers Events Center on Patch Barracks. To reserve a space, e-mail charles. 680-5270. a German–American brunch from Diet of sugary foods, drinks can affect oral health 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. Seating is limited, and reservations are American Dental Association soft drinks each year. A steady diet of sugary foods A steady diet of sugary recommended. any parents across and drinks can ruin teeth, especially foods and drinks can To make reservations, call civ. the country will issue among those who snack throughout ruin teeth, especially 0172-790-9859. Ma common refrain at the day. Common activities may among those who Coaches, officials wanted dinner time tonight: You’d better eat contribute to the tendency toward snack throughout The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart that — it’s good for you. tooth decay. These include “grazing” the day, according to Child, Youth and School Services Sports There’s another old favorite habitually on foods with minimum the American Dental and Fitness program needs coaches and Association. Sugar on in the parental arsenal of dietary nutritional value, and frequently baseball, softball and soccer officials. admonitions: “Don’t eat that — it’ll teeth provides food for sipping on sugary drinks. To get involved, call the Sports Office rot your teeth.” bacteria, which produce When sugar is consumed over at 431-2616/civ. 07031-15-2616. Now more than ever, kids are and over again in large, often hidden acid. The acid in turn faced with a bewildering array of amounts, the harmful effect on teeth can eat away the enamel Nominate volunteers of food choices — from fresh produce can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth on the teeth. The ADA the year by March 26 to sugar-laden, processed convenience provides food for bacteria, which recommends that sugary The deadline to nominate volunteers Garrison foods be consumed with meals and snack foods. produce acid. The acid in turn can eat for the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart meals, not as a snack. What children eat and when they away the enamel on the teeth. Volunteer of the Year program is March leaders eat it may affect not only their general Almost all foods have some type Susan Huseman 26. Nomination categories include health but also their oral health. of sugar that cannot and should not diet for you and your family. it sugarless. Chewing sugarless gum Military, Retired Military, Civilian, Americans are consuming foods celebrate be eliminated from our diets. Many of Here are some tips to reduce your after eating can increase saliva flow Local National and Military Spouse. and drinks high in sugar and starches these foods contain important nutrients children’s risk of tooth decay: and help wash out food and decay- To fill out a volunteer award more often and in larger portions than and add enjoyment to eating. • Sugary foods and drinks should producing acid. Fasching nomination form, visit http:// ever before. But there is a risk for tooth be consumed with meals. Saliva • Monitor beverage consumption. stuttgartmwr.com. Click on the link Photos by Dag Kregenow It’s clear that junk foods and drinks decay from a diet high in sugars and production increases during meals and Instead of soft drinks, children should gradually have replaced nutritious starches. Starches can be found in helps neutralize acid production and choose water and low-fat milk. for Army Community Services, then [Above left] Morgan Pastore, spouse of USAG Stuttgart Commander Col. Richard M. Pastore, marches in the Stuttgart beverages and foods for many people. everything from bread to pretzels to rinse food particles from the mouth. • Help your children develop Army Volunteer Corps. Or visit www. Fasching parade Feb. 16 with the Heuler Hexen group, or “crying witches.” [Above right] Stuttgart garrison leaders enjoy For example, the average teenage boy salad dressing, so read labels and plan • Limit between-meal snacks. good brushing and flossing habits by stuttgart.army.mil. the best seats in the parade with local leaders. Seated are, from left, Wolfgang Rollinger, president of KG Möbelwagen in the U.S. consumes 81 gallons of carefully for a balanced, nutritious • If your kids chew gum, make scheduling regular dental visits. For more information, call the ACS e.V.; Michael Föll, first mayor of Stuttgart; Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony M. Bryant and Col. Richard M. Pastore. Army Volunteer Coordinator at 431- The Citizen, February 25, 2010 COmmuniTy annOunCemenTS Page 7 Estate claim notification 3330/07031-15-3330. The forum aims to empower [email protected]. Anyone having any claims on or New Kelley shoppette to participants through discussions on Apply for scholarships leadership and communications skills, obligations to the estate of Spc. Matthew The Stuttgart Community Spouses open March 8 mentoring and career guidance. E. Clark of G Company, 52nd Aviation Club offers scholarships to Patch High The grand opening of the Kelley Registration deadline is March 18. Regiment, should contact the summary School seniors. The deadline to apply is Barracks Shoppette and gas station will To sign up, call Yasmin Rosa at 430- court officer, 1st Lt. Albert James, at March 15. For more information, e-mail be held March 8 at 9 a.m. 5256/civ. 0711-680-5256 or e-mail 421-4268/civ. 0711-729-4268. [email protected]. In preparation for the opening, the [email protected]. Get EFMP respite care old AAFES gas station and shoppette Seniors planning to attend college Exceptional Family Member on Kelley Barracks will be closed Blood drive March 23 may apply for the Delta Sigma Theta Program respite care provides March 6-7. The Army Services Blood Program Sorority Germany Alumnae Chapter a temporary rest period for family will hold a Stuttgart Community blood scholarship. Packets must be received members responsible for regular care Bowl to raise scholarship drive March 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. no later than March 27. The application of people with disabilities. Eligibility dollars March 12-14 in the Kelley Fitness Center. Seventeen- is available at www.dstger.org. is based on EFMP enrollment and the The Germany Alumni Chapter year-olds may now donate. Army Emergency Relief’s Maj. exceptional family member’s medical of Kappa Alpha Psi will host the To make an appointment, visit Gen. James Ursano Scholarship is for or educational condition. 4th Annual Community Scholarship www.militaryblood.dod.mil. Walk-ins dependent children of Soldiers, wheth- For more informatin, call Army Bowling Tournament March 12-14 in are also welcome. er active duty, retired or deceased. Ap- Community Service, Building 2915, the Galaxy Bowling Center on Panzer SCSC Spring bazaar plications for the 2010-2011 scholar- Panzer Kaserne, or call 431-3362/civ. Kaserne. Cash prizes will be awarded ships will be available online at www. 07031-15-3362. in singles, doubles and 9-ball no tap needs volunteers aerhq.org. Online applications must be Sign up for VAO training categories. All proceeds will be applied Volunteers are needed to assist with submitted by March 1. toward the organization’s community set-up of the Stuttgart Community USAG Stuttgart will conduct a Skate for free scholarship program. Spouses Club Spring Bazaar on March Voting Assistance Officer workshop on The Stuttgart Military Community For more information, call Michael 15-16, and during the bazaar, March 19- March 16 from 1-3 p.m. Organizations Eishockey club and the Stuttgart Com- Morrissette at civ. 0152-03473061. 21. Volunteers will earn rewards such with over 25 military and/or civilian as VIP shopping. For more information, munity Spouses Club will host free personnel must appoint a primary and Space Camp scholarship send an e-mail to scscbazaarvolunteer@ family skate nights on Feb. 27 and alternate VAO. The workshop will The Military Child Education yahoo.com. March 13 at 5:15 p.m. in the Wernau be held in Room 118, Building 2913, Coalition offers a NASA Space Camp The bazaar hospitality committee Eisstadion, Stadionweg 12, 73249 Wer- Panzer Kaserne. scholarship for sixth- to ninth-grade provides meals and snacks to vendors nau. Skates can be rented for €4.50. For more information, call 431- students with an active duty military and volunteers from March 11-21 and Arts and Crafts contest 2745/civ. 07031-15-2745 or e-mail parent. The application deadline is relies on donations. Contact Heidi [email protected]. March 10. Taflan at [email protected] to open for entries The deadline to submit works of art Applications are available at www. donate food items. AFTB Level 1 training militarychild.org. to the 2009 Stuttgart Arts and Crafts Army Community Service will NHS hosts ‘yard sale’ contest is May 1. Guidelines and entry offer Level 1 Army Family Team Sign up for Women’s The Patch High School National forms are available at both the Patch Building for all services March 8-9, Leadership Forum Honors Society will host a Spring and Kelley Arts and Crafts Centers. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Clean yard sale March 6 from 10 a.m. The exhibition will be held in the For more call information, call 431- Equal Employment Opportunity Office to 4 p.m. in the Forum and cafeteria. Swabian Special Events Center on 3643/civ. 07031-15-3643. will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Proceeds raised from table rentals will May 12 at 5:30 p.m., with an awards Sunday Brunch at RB Leadership Forum on March 25 from go to fight malaria in Africa. Table presentation at 6:30 p.m. For more 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Swabian Special rental is $10 each. information, call 430-5270/civ. 0711- The Robinson Barracks Club offers Events Center on Patch Barracks. To reserve a space, e-mail charles. 680-5270. a German–American brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. To make reservations, call civ. 0172-790-9859. Coaches, officials wanted The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Child, Youth and School Services Sports and Fitness program needs coaches and baseball, softball and soccer officials. To get involved, call the Sports Office at 431-2616/civ. 07031-15-2616. Nominate volunteers of the year by March 26 The deadline to nominate volunteers Garrison for the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Volunteer of the Year program is March leaders 26. Nomination categories include Military, Retired Military, Civilian, celebrate Local National and Military Spouse. To fill out a volunteer award Fasching nomination form, visit http:// stuttgartmwr.com. Click on the link Photos by Dag Kregenow for Army Community Services, then [Above left] Morgan Pastore, spouse of USAG Stuttgart Commander Col. Richard M. Pastore, marches in the Stuttgart Army Volunteer Corps. Or visit www. Fasching parade Feb. 16 with the Heuler Hexen group, or “crying witches.” [Above right] Stuttgart garrison leaders enjoy stuttgart.army.mil. the best seats in the parade with local leaders. Seated are, from left, Wolfgang Rollinger, president of KG Möbelwagen For more information, call the ACS e.V.; Michael Föll, first mayor of Stuttgart; Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony M. Bryant and Col. Richard M. Pastore. Army Volunteer Coordinator at 431- Page 8 The Citizen, February 25, 2010 The Citizen, February 25, 2010 Page 9

[Far left] Jacob Whitten, 12, demonstrates one of the knots that Boy Scouts learn to tie during a Scout skills demonstration held Feb. 6 outside the Panzer Main Exchange. The exhibition was held in celebration of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary. [Left] Cub Scouts cheer on their handmade, gravity-powered wooden cars during the annual Pinewood Boy Derby, held Feb. 6 inside the Panzer Main Exchange. Nathan Derner, 12, climbs a rope bridge he and his fellow Troop 334 Scouts Scouts built outside the Panzer Main Exchange Feb. 6, as part of the reach Boy Scouts of America [Above] Duke 100th Whitten, anniversary scoutmaster celebration. for Boy Scout Troop 154, assists Christian Martin, 13, with taking a freshly-cooked pizza out of a Dutch oven, as part of the Scouts’ cooking Teaching boys ... to be demonstration 100leaders and to be affiliated [Left] Jake ‘ Penrod, 12, with something good ... explains how has worked for 100 years. Scouts use a navigational compass to Duke Whitten determine Stuttgart Troop 154 Scout Master what direction they are going during a Story & photos by Brittany Carlson and to be affiliated with something good and boys who, like him, are growing up in the mili- teamwork and we emphasize leadership.” Cub Scouts Jalen Batiste, 9, and Ethan Ong, 9, watch as wooden Scout skills USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office wholesome has worked for 100 years.” tary community. “Some of us will go into the ’ This, in fact, is what the Boy Scouts of cars made by their peers race by during the annual Pinewood demonstration To prove his point, close to 150 district armed forces,” he said, “and the skills we’ve American is designed to do: create leaders in Derby, held Feb. 6 inside the Panzer Main Exchange. Feb. 6. ome things aren’t made Boy Scouts demonstrated the skills they have learned will be useful in the future.” young people by teaching them to make good to last. mastered, including Dutch oven cooking, land Borchert wasn’t just talking about the choices, according to the Boy Scout mission. The Boys Scouts of navigation and pioneering, in tents pitched physical parts of Scouting, either. “It’s not all A century later, it’s still working. America organization isn’t Stuttgart III Ward (Latter-Day Saints) Patch Barracks Troop 324 outside the Panzer Main Exchange on Panzer about being kind,” he said. “It’s a lot deeper, “Duty, honor and country mean just as Garrison Boy Scout Troops: one of them. Pack and Troop 119 www.troop324.de Kaserne Feb. 6. They also participated in [like] being aware of what’s going on, and how much today as they did 100 years ago,” The organization, known Cubmaster: Gerald Wright. Phone: 0711- Scoutmaster: John Cass. Phone: 07031- “Scout Sunday” Feb. 7 by greeting commu- to respect other people’s beliefs.” Whitten said. “We’re building citizens of our Panzer Troop 44 for trainingS boys ages 11-17 to be skilled and nity members in uniform at church services Inside the Panzer Main Exchange, Boy [email protected] 729-4751; e-mail: [email protected] 465-296; e-mail: [email protected] country [and] citizens of the world.” helpful members of their community, cel- throughout the garrison. Scouts and Cub Scouts participated in the Scoutmaster: Tom McAtee. Phone: Pack and Troop meet: second and fourth Meets: Wednesday from 7-8:15 p.m. ebrated 100 years in operation Feb. 8, and Tuesday of month at 7 p.m., Deidesheimer Str. on third floor of Building 2312, Patch During the Scouting demonstration, Scouts “Pinewood Derby,” a race designed for small There are approximately 300 Boy Scouts 07031-631-0826; e-mail: cwofrog@aol. Stuttgart area Scouts took the opportunity to 39, 70499 S-Weilimdorf Barracks in Troop 324 built a rope ladder, while Troop wooden cars, each built and decorated by a in the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart com- com put on a Scout show for the community. 154 passed out sausage and biscuit sandwiches Scout. Cars in the derby are released from the munity, making it one of the largest scouting Meets: Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m., Kelley Barracks Troop 154 “Things haven’t changed, [including] the (cooked in a Dutch oven). Others shoveled top of a slide-like track, and gravity causes hubs in the local Rheingold District, part of Panzer Scout Hut (Building 2312) There are also Cub Scout Pack 44 and foundations of camping, hiking and cooking,” snow from the walkway as a “thank-you” them to pick up speed. the Transatlantic Council. Boy Scouts is for http://boyscouttroop154.googlepages.com 324 and Venture Scout Crew 44 and 1492. said Duke Whitten, Stuttgart round table com- to Army and Air Force Exchange Services While building a car may seem like a boys ages 11-17, or 10-year-old boys who RB Troop 113 Scoutmaster: Duke Whitten. Phone: 0711- For more information, contact gloria@ missioner for the Boy Scouts of America’s for letting them use the facility and gave hot simple mechanical skill, Scouts are actually have earned the Arrow of Light Award. Scoutmaster: Karim Grajo. Phone: 07031- 729-4593; e-mail: [email protected] outlandgames.net. Cub Scouts is for boys Transatlantic Council Rheingold District and chocolate to passers-by. gaining more than hand-eye coordination, For more information on Scouting in Stut- 677-4190; e-mail: [email protected] Meets: Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m., Building ages 6-11, and Venture Scouts is for men scoutmaster for Stuttgart Troop 154. “Teach- Ian Borchert, a 14-year-old Scout in Troop Whitten said. “These skills allow them to tgart, call Whitten at 0711-729-4593. For infor- Meets: Contact Scoutmaster 3309, Kelley Barracks and women ages 14-20. ing boys by the patrol method to be leaders 44, believes the skills are especially useful to grow and gain self-confidence. We emphasize mation on the BSA, visit www.scouting.org. Page 10 SchoolS The Citizen, February 25, 2010 The Citizen, February 25, 2010 culture Page 11 PTSA builds family-school partnerships Bavarian king’s castle town a site Story & photo by Susan Huseman Travel: for modern fairy tale vacations USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Story & photos by Carola Meusel — an artificial stalactite cave — built t takes a lot of cupcakes and bake sales to USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office by a stage designer. Another highlight raise $1,900. is the Singer’s Hall (Sängersaal), which Nestled I But all it took for the Robinson Barracks airy tales, legends, kings pays homage to the mystical world of on a rocky Elementary/Middle School Parent Teacher Student and queens evoke images knights, and still hosts concerts, due to crag over- Association was a little brainstorming. Fof picturesque castles and a the excellent acoustics. looking the The RBEMS PTSA was one of 32 U.S. schools romantic period of life long ago. The walls at castle Neuschwanstein Bavarian awarded $1,897 for the National Parent Teacher However, not all romantic fairytales are painted with scenes of the medieval towns of Association’s Take Your Family to School Week, Feb. are just legends, demonstrated by Ba- Nibelungen and Lohengrin legends in Schwangau 7-12. The odd dollar amount commemorates the year varia’s Allgäu region. Wagner’s operas. and the PTA was founded. Located on the Romantic Road, Another significant symbol in both Füssen, the “We are the only school in DoDDS-Europe to which leads from Würzburg to Füssen, the Lohengrin legend and in Neuschw- Neusch- win,” said Sandra Vitt, the PTSA vice president. the region provides a Bavarian winter anstein is the swan, shown on all decora- wanstein getaway reminiscent of times gone by. The contest asked PTAs and PTSAs to describe tions, sheets, paintings and furniture. castle is No German vacation is complete how the organizations were celebrating Take Your “Since the Middle Ages, the swan the most without a castle, and this area has two: Family to School Week, which is intended to promote was the official symbol for the Schwan- famous Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, parent and family involvement in the school. gau (Swangau) region,” explained a of those The RBEMS strategy, said Vitt, was appeal to which stand guard over lake-studded tour guide at the Hohenschwangau Schwangau and Füssen areas. built by as many people as possible by planning special castle. “The swan is also represented in the “Fairy The Schwangau region and both the coat of arms of King Ludwig II as activities. “The families can then pick and choose Tale King,” what activities they participate in,” she said. castles are made famous by the legend- the sovereign of Schwangau.” King Board games and basketball, bingo and chili, ary “Fairy Tale King” Ludwig II. Soon after the king’s mysterious Tamyla Abraham, RBEMS PTSA president, reads “G is for Galaxy” to Loren Ellett (left), 5, and Candice Ludwig II and a movie with popcorn were only some of the King Ludwig II was mainly interest- death in the Starnberg Lake in 1886, Jacque, 6, while Candice’s mother, Lindsay, watches during the PJ Reading Night Feb. 9. of Bavaria. planned events. ed in art, not politics, as reflected by his along with his psychiatrist, Dr. Bern- He The week kicked off with International Night, with it and connect with the community,” said Tamyla While the children listened to stories, parents castle today. He designed and built three hard von Gudden, Neuschwanstein and celebrated diversity with a fashion show, art, Abraham, the RBEMS PTSA president. visited with one another, teachers and the principal. castles: Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee, and opened its doors for the public. How- dedicated food and dance performances. Parents could also PJ Reading Night allowed all involved to do just “Anytime the kids are in school after hours and the most famous, Neuschwanstein. ever, according to locals, it was the this castle look at the middle school students’ National History that. Elementary students and their siblings reported are here because they want to be, and their parents Ludwig II shied away from both king’s last will to tear down the castle to German Day projects. to school dressed in their pajamas, ready for an are here — it’s awesome,” said RBEMS Principal public and political appearances, and after his death to avoid letting the public composer “We want to get parents in the school to connect evening of bedtime stories. Michael Johnson. spent most of his time escaping in enter his private hideaway. Richard dreamy legends and romanticized op- Fortunately for us, his last will was Wagner. eras. Visitors can still see his mystical never enacted. According to statistics view of the world at castle Neuschw- provided by the tourist information anstein, where Ludwig II only lived for Schwangau, about 1.3 million people The hotel is also an exclusive well- old alleys and the Hohe Schloss make up six weeks before he died. He dedicated visit Neuschwanstein every year. ness option. This family-friendly and this picturesque Bavarian town. this castle to Richard Wagner, a German For visitors to the area, the castle traditional Bavarian hotel offers special While the area is no longer a home composer, conductor and stage director itself is never really out of sight. winter packages. for kings, it still offers visitors the royal and one of his closest friends. Both Neuschwanstein and Hohen- Vacationers can also see the fairy treatment. Fourteen of the castle’s rooms are schwangau are visible from every pool tale castle from the seat of a horse- The area’s history, scenery and open to the public, including the sacral at the local spa area, as well. drawn sleigh. Group sleigh rides, unique culture were that important throne hall (Thronsaal), inspired by The Königliche Kristall Therme in including a visit to the feeding area for during King Ludwig II’s time did not Byzantine churches, which features an Schwangau offers various saunas, steam wild animals, are available, as well as die with him. Today, visitors can take enormous chandelier, symbolizing a baths, a Turkish Hamam, mineral water a romantic torch ride in the evening. in the same atmosphere while making Byzantine crown. The hall stands for pools, a saline pool and whirlpools. Costs vary between €10-55. memories of their own. Ludwig’s concept of sovereignty; he For an exclusive view of the A visit to this fairy tale kingdom is believed he was the mediator between Neuschwanstein castle, visitors can not complete without visiting the medi- For more information, visit www. God and the world. reserve a room at the Hotel Maximilian eval town of Füssen, just four kilometers schwangau.de. Sleigh rides can be The castle also has an indoor grotto in Schwangau-Waltenhofen. outside of Schwangau. Timbered houses, booked by calling 08362-8094.

Pedestrians stroll through the cobblestoned streets of Füssen, located just under the watchful eyes of Castle Neuschwanstein. Germany’s Romantic Road, or Romantische Strasse, which begins at Würzburg, ends in Füssen. Visitors to the Schwangau area enjoy a sleigh ride through snow-covered paths before entering a wild animal feeding area. The Citizen, February 25, 2010 culture Page 11 Bavarian king’s castle town a site Travel: for modern fairy tale vacations Story & photos by Carola Meusel — an artificial stalactite cave — built USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office by a stage designer. Another highlight is the Singer’s Hall (Sängersaal), which Nestled airy tales, legends, kings pays homage to the mystical world of on a rocky and queens evoke images knights, and still hosts concerts, due to crag over- Fof picturesque castles and a the excellent acoustics. looking the romantic period of life long ago. The walls at castle Neuschwanstein Bavarian However, not all romantic fairytales are painted with scenes of the medieval towns of are just legends, demonstrated by Ba- Nibelungen and Lohengrin legends in Schwangau varia’s Allgäu region. Wagner’s operas. and Located on the Romantic Road, Another significant symbol in both Füssen, the which leads from Würzburg to Füssen, the Lohengrin legend and in Neuschw- Neusch- the region provides a Bavarian winter anstein is the swan, shown on all decora- wanstein getaway reminiscent of times gone by. tions, sheets, paintings and furniture. castle is No German vacation is complete “Since the Middle Ages, the swan the most without a castle, and this area has two: was the official symbol for the Schwan- famous Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, gau (Swangau) region,” explained a of those which stand guard over lake-studded tour guide at the Hohenschwangau Schwangau and Füssen areas. built by castle. “The swan is also represented in the “Fairy The Schwangau region and both the coat of arms of King Ludwig II as Tale King,” castles are made famous by the legend- the sovereign of Schwangau.” King ary “Fairy Tale King” Ludwig II. Soon after the king’s mysterious Ludwig II King Ludwig II was mainly interest- death in the Starnberg Lake in 1886, ed in art, not politics, as reflected by his along with his psychiatrist, Dr. Bern- of Bavaria. castle today. He designed and built three hard von Gudden, Neuschwanstein He castles: Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee, and opened its doors for the public. How- dedicated the most famous, Neuschwanstein. ever, according to locals, it was the this castle Ludwig II shied away from both king’s last will to tear down the castle to German public and political appearances, and after his death to avoid letting the public composer spent most of his time escaping in enter his private hideaway. Richard dreamy legends and romanticized op- Fortunately for us, his last will was Wagner. eras. Visitors can still see his mystical never enacted. According to statistics view of the world at castle Neuschw- provided by the tourist information anstein, where Ludwig II only lived for Schwangau, about 1.3 million people The hotel is also an exclusive well- old alleys and the Hohe Schloss make up six weeks before he died. He dedicated visit Neuschwanstein every year. ness option. This family-friendly and this picturesque Bavarian town. this castle to Richard Wagner, a German For visitors to the area, the castle traditional Bavarian hotel offers special While the area is no longer a home composer, conductor and stage director itself is never really out of sight. winter packages. for kings, it still offers visitors the royal and one of his closest friends. Both Neuschwanstein and Hohen- Vacationers can also see the fairy treatment. Fourteen of the castle’s rooms are schwangau are visible from every pool tale castle from the seat of a horse- The area’s history, scenery and open to the public, including the sacral at the local spa area, as well. drawn sleigh. Group sleigh rides, unique culture were that important throne hall (Thronsaal), inspired by The Königliche Kristall Therme in including a visit to the feeding area for during King Ludwig II’s time did not Byzantine churches, which features an Schwangau offers various saunas, steam wild animals, are available, as well as die with him. Today, visitors can take enormous chandelier, symbolizing a baths, a Turkish Hamam, mineral water a romantic torch ride in the evening. in the same atmosphere while making Byzantine crown. The hall stands for pools, a saline pool and whirlpools. Costs vary between €10-55. memories of their own. Ludwig’s concept of sovereignty; he For an exclusive view of the A visit to this fairy tale kingdom is believed he was the mediator between Neuschwanstein castle, visitors can not complete without visiting the medi- For more information, visit www. God and the world. reserve a room at the Hotel Maximilian eval town of Füssen, just four kilometers schwangau.de. Sleigh rides can be The castle also has an indoor grotto in Schwangau-Waltenhofen. outside of Schwangau. Timbered houses, booked by calling 08362-8094.

Pedestrians stroll through the cobblestoned streets of Füssen, located just under the watchful eyes of Castle Neuschwanstein. Germany’s Romantic Road, or Romantische Strasse, which begins at Würzburg, ends in Füssen. Visitors to the Schwangau area enjoy a sleigh ride through snow-covered paths before entering a wild animal feeding area. Page 12 SportS The Citizen, February 25, 2010

SportS Stuttgart Piranhas attack at Champs ShortS Story & photos by Susan Huseman USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs

Sign up for School of even medals in eight Marathon by Feb. 28 events can be considered a Learn how to train for a 5 or Sformidable achievement. 10K race, or even a marathon, But Stuttgart Piranhas swimmer Will with the U.S. Army Garrison Viana was modest about his performance Stuttgart Family and Morale, at the European Forces Swim League Welfare and Recreation’s School Championships held Feb. 13-14 at the of Marathon. Nationaal Zwemcentrum de Tongelreep in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Students in the three-month “I’m doing well, but most of program will learn about proper the times are not my best,” he said, running techniques, nutrition and following a heat in the men’s 17-19 race psychology, and receive a 100 backstroke. detailed training schedule. Nevertheless, the 18-year-old Viana Interested participants can concluded his EFSL career with five sign up at the Patch Fitness golds and two silvers, and took home Center by the end of February. the high-point trophy for his age group Stuttgart Piranhas team captain Will Viana, 18, takes second in the men’s 17-19 For more information, call the for the third year in a row. 100 backstroke with a time of 1:03.87 at the EFSL Championships Feb. 14. Patch Fitness Center at 430-7136/ The Piranhas team captain took civ. 0711-680-7136. first place in the 50, 100, 200 and 400 Get ready for body- freestyle, and 100 butterfly. He finished second in the 100 backstroke and 200 building contest individual medley, and placed fourth in The U.S. Army Garrison the 100 breaststroke. Stuttgart Family and Morale, With the seven-month season now Welfare and Recreation Sports over, most swimmers are looking forward and Fitness program has to taking a break. But not Viana. announced Aug. 28 as the date “Technically, the season isn’t over of its annual bodybuilding and for me. It just means fewer morning figure competition. practices,” he said. For more information, call Viana, who started swimming at age 430-7136/civ. 0711-680-7136. 9, will continue to swim for his German club in Sindelfingen. Go skiing with FMWR His 4x200 freestyle relay team [Above] Brad Nelan, 16, turns in a solid Outdoor Recreation took fourth in the German National performance in the boy’s 15-16 100 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Championships last year. “We backstroke at the EFSL Champs Feb. 14. Family and Morale, Welfare and were hoping for a medal this year. [Right] Rachel Plescha, 14, posts a time of Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation Unfortunately I’ll miss the nationals,” 1:26.90 in the 13-14 100 backstroke. offers ski and snowboard day trips he said. almost every single event dropped time, medal in the boy’s 10 50 breaststroke to a variety of ski destinations in He’ll miss it because he intends to sometimes by as much as 30 seconds,” and a bronze in the 50 backstroke. Europe throughout the winter. swim for either the Air Force Academy Filler said. “That’s what we want them Samantha McGonigle,13, earned a Trips are scheduled on Feb. 27 or West Point, and has to report the to do.” pair of bronze medals in the girl’s 13-14 week before the meet. to Wildhaus, Switzerland; March Notable individual performances 200 and 400 freestyle. With all Viana’s athletic 6 to Oberstdorf, Germany; March included: Kyra Mena took third in the girl’s achievements, he could be considered 27 to Lech-Zurs, Austria; and Adriel Moran earned a gold in the 10 50 breaststroke. an icon for the Piranhas. He holds 21 11-year-old boy’s 50 backstroke. April 3 to St. Anton, Austria. Andrew Scougall won a bronze in individual EFSL records. Bobby Viana, 16, won a silver The cost is $50, which includes the boy’s 9 200 freestyle. “From the youngest swimmer to his in the boy’s 15-16 200 freestyle. He transportation. Equipment rental peers, everyone looks up to him. He’s tripled in bronze in the 100 and 400 Robby Busbin took bronze in the is available from Outdoor a great guy and a great swimmer,” said freestyle, and 100 butterfly. boy’s 12 200 freestyle. Recreation for $10. Lift tickets Piranhas coach Brian Filler. Jun Simmons won silver in the Celeste Borras, 15, took home are extra. The Patch High School senior led boy’s 11 50 butterfly and 200 individual a bronze in the girl’s 15-16 100 For more information, call his fellow Piranhas in a “phenomenal” medley. He also won bronze in 100 breaststroke. 431-2774/civ. 07031-15-2774. performance, according to Filler. freestyle and 100 IM. The Piranhas placed fifth overall “Almost every single swimmer in Edward Crandall earned a silver (out of 20 teams) in the medal count.

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