Joint Viking Takes Training to Arctic

Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www.italy.army.mil March 10, 2017 | Vol. 50 | Issue 5 What’s Inside Joint Viking takes training to Arctic

square kilometers of forest and mountain By 1st Lt. Mackenzie Sims 3 173rd Airborne Brigade Public Affairs terrain. SHARP Summit “Looking to the future, we don’t want to wait until we (have) to operate togeth- shines light on SETERMOEN, Norway — Exercise er in a combat environment to learn how sexual assault prevention Joint Viking here brought together re- to integrate and be effective. Joint Vi- connaissance, infantry, armor and artil- king is a unique opportunity to conduct lery assets in a NATO combined-arms maneuver operations over an extremely 5 exercise. large maneuver space in a multinational For the past several weeks, paratroop- setting,” said Huens. 19 ways Army women ers of Bulldog Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st The 1-91 Cav. Rgt. paratroopers re- helped make the Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Bri- ceived specialized instruction in the em- gade have been in Norway for the simu- ployment of BV 206 all-terrain tracked 19th Amendment possible lated, high-intensity warfare exercise set personnel carriers, cold-weather tents, in challenging artic conditions. emergency stoves, and cold-weather in- The Soldiers participated in classroom jury prevention in preparation for live- 6 and cold-weather environment training fire training and maneuver exercises as Recreational volleyball alongside soldiers of Norway’s North- part of Joint Viking. Furthermore, Bull- ern Brigade, and received instruction on dog Troop took advantage of the oppor- a variety of skills critically important to Paratroopers of Bulldog Troop, 1st tunity to train in winter search-and-res- 7 conducting operations north of the Arctic Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, cue operations. Circle. 173rd Airborne Brigade were in Norway Paratroopers participated in practical Theater, resiliency “The importance of Joint Viking is in February for Exercise Joint Viking, exercises such as methods of conducting go hand-in-hand twofold,” said Capt. Thomas Huens, a NATO combined-arms exercise that area searches for victims of avalanche commander of Troop B, 1-91 Cav. Rgt. took place north of the Arctic Circle. events, identifying areas with high risk of “Expanding our capability to fight in arc- (Courtesy photo) avalanche and using emergency personal 10 tic or cold-weather environments is ex- with our NATO allies.” locator beacons in search operations. tremely valuable. At the same time, as a The exercise took place over an excep- The brigade routinely trains alongside Out & About U.S. Army Europe-based unit, we have tionally large geographic area, with a NATO allies and partners to build in- a great opportunity to train and interface maneuver area covering more than 200 teroperability and strengthen the alliance.

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Fun Facts

lItaly is home to the highest mountain in Europe. It’s called Mont Blanc (White Mountain) and is part of the Alps mountain range. It is in Italy on the border of France.

lPasta wasn’t eaten with toma- to sauce until the 1600s in Italy. Until then, it was generally eat- Prayer breakfast en with honey and sugar. Today, VICENZA — Chaplain (Col.) B. Gregory Edison, currently serving as United States Army Europe command chaplain, there are more than 500 variet- speaks to attendees at the annual National Prayer Breakfast, which took place Feb. 22 at the Golden Lion. Edison, a ies of pasta eaten in Italy. Baptist minister, gave an impassioned speech about different methods of prayer. The breakfast was hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Italy’s Religious Services Office. (Photo by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office) lThe Shroud of Turin is an ancient piece of linen cloth believed to bear the faint im- print of a male body, perhaps Jesus Christ after he was killed. Medical professionals close training with ceremony It has been in Turin’s Saint John tal here Feb. 24, emphasized the collabo- “This has been a tremendous opportuni- Story and photo by the Baptist Cathedral for at least ration and lessons learned. ty for our Soldiers, both active duty and 420 years. Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti The 21-day collaborative learning ex- National Guard, to increase their skills U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs perience was a mutually beneficial -ex while in a different clinical environment lNo other country in Europe ercise that brought together Ghanaian — working side-by-side in the operat- has as many volcanoes as Italy. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaian and and U.S. military organizations to foster ing rooms, emergency rooms and dental This is because the peninsula American military medical profession- cooperation while conducting medical clinics,” said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, stands on a fault line. als hosted a closing ceremony on the last tasks. commanding general for Brooke Army (From www.escapehere.com day of Medical Readiness Training Ex- and “The World Factbook: Italy”) During the ceremony, hospital leaders Medical Center in San Antonio, in his ercise 17-2. and the U.S. Army provided remarks and The ceremony, at 37th Military Hospi- followed that with a gift exchange. See MEDICAL, page 4 Opinion & Editorial

President proclaims Women’s History Month U.S. Army Europe Commander Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges WASHINGTON (March 1) — U.S. Army Africa Commander BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USAG Italy Commander A PROCLAMATION and Publisher We are proud of our Nation’s achieve- Col. Steve Marks ments in promoting women’s full par- USAG Italy ticipation in all aspects of American life Public Affairs Team Lead and are resolute in our commitment to and Outlook Editor supporting women’s continued advance- Karin J. Martinez ment in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated wom- Staff en pioneers and leaders in our history, Laura Kreider as well as those unsung women heroes Chiara Mattirolo of our daily lives. We honor those out- Aaron P. Talley standing women, whose contributions to Anna Terracino our Nation’s life, culture, history, econ- Mark Turney The Outlook is an authorized publication sup- omy, and families have shaped us and porting the United States Army Garrison Italy helped us fulfill America’s promise. command information program as provided We cherish the incredible accomplish- John Adams. We will empower all women to pursue by AR 360-1. ments of early American women, who We also remember incredible wom- their American dreams, to live, work and All editorial content of the Outlook is pre- helped found our Nation and explore the en like Mary Walker, the first woman thrive in safe communities that allow pared, edited and approved by the USAG It- great western frontier. to receive the Medal of Honor; Harriet them to protect and provide for them- aly Public Affairs Office, Unit 31401, Box 10, APO, AE 09630, located in Bldg. 10 on Caser- Women have been steadfast through- Tubman, who escaped slavery in 1849 selves and their families. ma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The office DSN out our battles to end slavery, as well as and went on to free hundreds of others America is also mindful of the fight that number is 637-8020, off post at 0444-61-8020 our battles abroad. And American wom- through the Underground Railroad; Su- continues for so many women around the or via email at [email protected]. en fought for the civil rights of women san B. Anthony, the publisher and editor world, where women are often not pro- Contents of the Outlook are not necessarily the and others in the suffrage and civil rights of The Revolution; and Dr. Charlotte tected and treated disgracefully as sec- official news of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Gov- movements. Lozier, one of the first women medi- ond-class citizens. ernment, the Department of Defense, Depart- ment of the Army, Installation Management Millions of bold, fearless women have cal doctors in the United States, both America will fight for these women too, Command-Europe, U.S. Army Garrison Italy succeeded as entrepreneurs and in the of whom advocated for the dignity and and it will fight to protect young girls or U.S. Army Africa. workplace, all the while remaining the equality of women, pregnant mothers, who are robbed of their rights, trafficked Photo in Table of Contents, p. 1: backbone of our families, our communi- and their children; Rosa Parks, whose re- around the world, and exploited. Courtesy photo ties, and our country. fusal to give up her seat accelerated the NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. During Women’s History Month, we modern civil rights movement; Shirley TRUMP, President of the United States pause to pay tribute to the remarkable Temple Black, the famous actress turned of America, by virtue of the authority women who prevailed over enormous diplomat and first chief of protocol for the vested in me by the Constitution and Follow us barriers, paving the way for women of President of the United States; Anna Bis- the laws of the United States, do hereby today to not only participate in but to sell, the first woman CEO in American proclaim March 2017 as Women’s His- on our website, lead and shape every facet of American history; Amelia Earhart, the first woman tory Month. I call upon all Americans to www.italy.army.mil, life. to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean; Ella observe this month with appropriate pro- Since our beginning, we have been Fitzgerald, the First Lady of Song and grams, ceremonies, and activities. and on social media. blessed with courageous women like the Queen of Jazz; and Sally Ride, the IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here- Henrietta Johnson, the first woman first American woman astronaut. unto set my hand this first day of March, known to work as an artist in the col- America will continue to fight for wom- in the year of our Lord two thousand sev- onies; Margaret Corbin, who bravely en’s rights and equality across the coun- enteen, and of the Independence of the fought in the American Revolution; and try and around the world. Though pov- United States of America the two hun- Abigail Adams, First Lady of the Unit- erty holds back many women, America dred and forty-first. ed States and trusted adviser to President cannot and will not allow this to persist.

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Speak Out By Laura Kreider & Chiara Mattirolo

Some say spring symbolizes rebirth. How do you think re-inventing yourself helps contribute to an individual’s success?

Eric Vazquez Reuben Young Emely Redwine Tommaso Fabris 405th Army Field Spt. Bn. Alessio Piazzoli Marina Selmi Sports, Fitness Family member Sports, Fitness U.S. Army Africa Transportation Motor Pool Livorno Unit School and Aquatics and Aquatics “I am a nature lover with “When you re-invent, it’s “Having the ability to “I am a very simple “Starting a new job sort of like setting goals “Changing is the my family as the center of my world. To reinvent find new enthusiasm to person; I don’t like to myself. It helps by for yourself. When you key to success.” face new beginnings is a (use) make up, but I making you think outside set goals, you are more ourselves and succeed, we make a point to go great plus for any type realize that, depending the box, to come up with prone to achieve them of career and also for on the situation, it is new ideas.” and be successful in life!” out and enjoy nature. This is our way personal situations.” appearance that counts, to reinvigorate.” so I adapt.”

2 Outlook March 10, 2017 Communities commence with relief campaign VICENZA — Kickoff events are happening all over the Army for this year’s Army Emergency Relief Fund- raising Campaign. The annual fund-raising campaign runs from March 1 to May 15, with a focus of “Soldiers Helping Soldiers — A Legacy of Caring.” Since Sept. 11, 2001, the generosity of service members, civilians and their families has helped AER raise nearly $1 billion. The money goes towards helping Soldiers and their families during times of unforeseen financial distress. It also gives the AER team the opportunity to teach military families about all the program offers, which includes scholarships, grants and no-interest loans to Observance recognizes crisis, perseverance service members, retired service members, widows(ers) CASERMA EDERLE — Robin Smith, foreign policy adviser, United States Army Africa Command, shares and orphans of Soldiers who died on active duty or a personal family story as guest speaker of the U.S. Army Garrison Italy African-American/Black Histo- while retired. ry observance. The celebration took place in the Golden Lion Conference Center Feb. 22. Attendees Tax-deductible contributions help your neighbors. were treated to the Diversity Dancers, the guest speaker, traditional food and cake. The theme of the Last year’s campaign raised $70,000. 2017 observance across the United States was “The Crisis in Black Education,” which emphasized that For information on how to contribute to the campaign, African-American history is rich in centuries-old efforts of resistance to the education crisis, i.e. slaves’ contact unit representatives or the AER program office, surreptitious endeavors to learn, the rise of black colleges and universities after the Civil War, unrelenting DSN 634-8524, comm. 0444-71-8524. Office hours at battles in court over education opportunities, the black history movement, and freedom schools of the 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 1-5 1960s and mentorship programs that inspire a love of learning.(Photo by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office) p.m. on Thursdays. Summit shines light on sexual assault prevention Vicenza and Camp Darby but each and every one of you has the opportunity to fix By Andrea Stone that system by not allowing certain behaviors and atti- Contributor SHARP hotline tudes to be perpetrated in your ranks, by giving Soldiers DSN 634-SARC (7272) who come to you in confidence the right to privacy, the VICENZA — The numbers are shocking. One out right to choose, the right to autonomy, by not blaming of four women in uniform and one out of 25 men are Comm. 0444-71-7272 victims,” said Capt. Joanna Moore, a U.S. Army reserv- victims of sexual assault, according to Joseph Maio, ist who shared the story of her assault during her ac- a speaker at the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response tive-duty years. and Prevention Summit, March 2-3. Military police (24 hours)-Vicenza Hearing stories of survivors, even if they didn’t have a “If we had any other thing that was affecting the health DSN 634-SAFE (7233) positive experience, was an empowering message, said and well-being and effectiveness of that many people in Sgt. Telesia Griffin, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade. uniform, then there would be a major public health ef- Comm. 0444-71-7233 “It was good to see that they could still overcome,” she fort to try to fix the problem,” said Maio, a clinical psy- said. “And it helps me to know the different resources. chologist in the Evolution Trauma Intensive Outpatient I can listen to what other (noncommissioned officers) Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. “We’re Military police (24 hours) did. I can let my Soldiers know that, ‘Hey, no matter trying. The SHARP program is trying. By having this Camp Darby what the issue is, you can always talk to me, and I will conference, we’re trying, but there’s still a lot of work do my best to get a solution that is positive for every- to do.” DSN 633-7575 body.’” The conference featured survivors of sexual assault Comm. 050-54-7575 Preventing sexual assault in the military is crucial to sharing their experiences. The second day of the sum- readiness and unit strength. mit offered a question-and-answer session with a pan- actually giving their stories in person, it makes it more “This eats at the foundation of trust within formations, el of those who would be involved in a sexual assault personal. It’s a lot more engaging,” said Sgt. Maxwell and when you (lose) trust, then everything goes down- case from first report to legal proceedings, including the Zeissler, U.S. Army Africa. hill,” said Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington, commanding medical and behavioral health support that’s available For some survivors, the Army system worked. For general and USARAF commander. “Everyone here is to survivors. others, it didn’t. But the message was the same, regard- important because this isn’t something that’s going to “Seeing (PowerPoint) slides, it’s hard to relate per- less of the outcome. be solved up the chain. Down the chain, in the ranks, is sonally, but when you have people coming forward, “The system was broken for me and for my Soldier, where problems get addressed best.” Garrison public affairs professionals win communications awards VICENZA — Installation Management Com- Office of the Chief of Public Affairs for the Depart- Kreider, Aaron P. Talley, Anna Terracino and Mark Tur- mand announced winners Monday in the ment of the Army level of the competition. ney. Talley is also the creator of the USAG Italy web- Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Communica- Outlook journalist and photographer Laura site. tion Awards Competition for 2016, and Kreider took first place in the Local Nation- The KLW competition recognizes Soldiers and DA the United States Army Garrison Italy al Writing category, a special IMCOM- civilian employees for excellence in achieving the ob- Public Affairs Office made a strong only category. jectives of the Army Public Affairs Program. On behalf showing, walking away with two or- Outlook editor Karin Martinez placed of the Secretary of the Army, the Office of the Chief of ganization awards and three individ- third in both the News Article and Feature Public Affairs conducts the competition annually in or- ual awards. Article categories, with the entries “Sui- der to recognize, cultivate and inspire excellence within The Outlook newspaper placed sec- cide Prevention Summit to focus on resil- the Army public affairs community. ond in the Army-funded newspaper cat- iency, discussion” and “73 years in the mak- The competition aligns with the annual Defense Me- egory, and the USAG Italy website, www. ing — Held in safekeeping since WWII, Italian dia Awards, establishes competition criteria and pro- italy.army.mil, placed second in the website citizen now able to return ring,” respectively. vides the Army with guidance for recognizing the most category. Both publications have been forwarded to the Major contributors to the Outlook are Martinez, notable work of its public affairs professionals. (PAO)

It’s almost time to spring forward. Daylight saving time takes place in the United States this weekend, March 12. In Europe, however, daylight saving time begins two weeks later, March 26.

3 Outlook March 10, 2017 Inspection point moves TORRI DI QUARTESOLO — Local national employee Luca Miurizio checks to make sure all the lights are working properly during a vehicle inspection March 6 at the new vehicle inspection point. The inspection point is now located next to vehicle registration on the Torri Warehouse site. Patrick O’Connor, vehicle registration manager, says the new location will allow customers to get their vehicles inspected and registered at the same time. “For those picking up a newly arrived vehicle, it’s a one-stop shop for the pretty much the entire process,” said O’Connor. Community members should check out the garrison webpage for a list of all required documents and safety items needed for inspection. The list of requirements can be found at www.italy.army.mil/dt.asp. (Photo by Aaron P. Talley, VMC Public Affairs Office) Darby D.A.R.E.s to keep children safe likely to be led by their peers to experi- Story and photo ment with tobacco, drugs and alcohol. by Chiara Mattirolo The D.A.R.E. officer has the responsi- DMC Public Affairs Office bility to equip elementary and junior high students with the skills for recognizing LIVORNO — Child and Youth Services and resisting social pressures to exper- staff invited military police stationed iment with substance abuse, Pickering here to visit the children in their charge said. to share some wisdom about the dangers And it seems he did just that. of substance abuse as part of the Drug “Today I learned to say no to drugs and Abuse Resistance Education program. alcohol, and the correct way to respond Military police visited the center in when I see something wrong,” said ele- February with Staff Sgt. Anthony Pick- mentary student Lucas Jacobsen, 10. ering leading the way as Camp Darby’s Other tasks the program asks of its of- D.A.R.E. officer. ficers are to help students to develop “We as educators felt the need to have a self-esteem, build interpersonal and com- D.A.R.E. presentation at the youth center munication skills, and to teach positive al- and asked the military police to support,” ternatives to substance use. Presentations said Jennifer Kandell, facility director at Staff Sgt. Anthony Pickering (left), Camp Darby’s D.A.R.E. officer, responds to chil- with hands-on activities and role-playing CYS. dren’s questions during the D.A.R.E. presentation Feb. 9 at the Child and Youth are a couple of ways Center, as Mascot Daren the Lion and other visitors listen. Pickering brought along other MPs and “I appreciate the enthusiasm and over- D.A.R.E. mascot, Daren the Lion, to as- in the United States in 1983 by Daryl a long-range solution to drug-free schools whelming support that we get from the sist in his presentation. Gates, former chief of police for the Los and communities. Its goal: preventing military police,” said Kandell. “I really Drug Abuse Resistance Education is a Angeles Police Department. According substance abuse among schoolchildren hope to continue this partnership in the nationally recognized program created to the D.A.R.E. website, the program is by reaching them at an age when they are interest of our children.”

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speech at the event. MEDRETE 17-2 was a combined effort between the Ghanaian government, U.S. Army Africa, North Dakota National Guard, and Brooke Army Medical Center. Through the course of the MEDRETE, the combined team spent more than 72 hours conducting 86 surgeries, seeing 337 emergency and clinical patients. “Working together, we have strength- ened our partnership and shared best practices for assessments and treatments while providing valuable medical services to the local public.” Johnson said. “We learned a great deal along the way from you and for this we are grateful.” This is the second in a series of medical readiness training exercises that U.S. Army Africa is expected to facilitate within a variety of countries on the Af- rican continent. The exercises provide an opportunity for the military partners to U.S. Army Maj. Keith Lathrop (right), nurse anesthetist assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, helps unload and inventory medical supplies the Livorno’s got talent train shoulder to shoulder in an alterna- U.S. Army donated following the closing ceremony of Medical Readiness Training tively resourced environment. CAMP DARBY — Third-grad- Exercise 17-2 at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, Feb 22. er Sonya Hamilton, 9, performs “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten at the annual Livorno Elementary/ SAVE THE DATE! Middle School talent show March The Vicenza Military Community’s annual Easter will take place 3. (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, DMC Eggstravaganza Public Affairs Office) April 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Caserma Ederle Sports Field.

4 Outlook March 10, 2017 Women’s History Month 19 ways Army women helped make 19th Amendment possible Borginnis proved fearless. In the midst more than 22,000 missing men. Barton enlisted in Company A, 38th United By Elizabeth M. Collins of a seven-day Mexican bombardment at Defense Media Activity founded the American Red Cross in 1881. States “Colored” Infantry Regiment as Fort Texas (later renamed Fort Brown), She later traveled to Cuba and aided Sol- William Cathay, becoming the first docu- she shunned the safety of bomb shelters diers during the Spanish-American War. mented African-American woman to join WASHINGTON — In March 1776, as and continued serving meals, loading (7) Susie King Taylor (née Baker) left the U.S. Army. She served throughout the her husband, John, served in the Conti- weapons and patching up wounds even behind a diary of her Civil War service, American West as a Buffalo Soldier un- nental Congress, Abigail Adams begged after bullets passed through her bonnet which began when she escaped slavery til she was hospitalized in 1868, her se- him to “remember the ladies and be more and her bread tray. Borginnis remained and reached Union Army lines in Georgia cret revealed. Despite ill health that dat- generous and favorable to them than your with the Army even ed from her Army ancestors.” after her husband days, she was later Of course, the early legislators did for- was killed. In 1866, denied a pension, get women, who didn’t receive the right she was laid to rest and died sometime to vote until the 19th Amendment passed in the cemetery at between 1892 and on Aug. 26, 1920, a day commemorated Fort Yuma, Ariz., 1900. as Women’s Equality Day. (Some states with full military (11) During the and territories, particularly in the west, honors. Spanish-American gave women voting rights earlier.) (5) After years War, the War De- That amendment passed in large part volunteering in hos- partment quickly due to the service of women during pitals and on the realized it needed World War I and every other major war. battlefield during nurses to care for Although not always in an official capac- the Civil War, Mary Soldiers wound- ity or in uniform, women have faithful- Walker was ap- ed in battle and ly served the United States Army since pointed a contract brought down by 1775. History has largely forgotten them, surgeon to the 52nd tropical diseases. but here are 19 examples of their service, Ohio Volunteers in By the end of the from the birth of the nation through the 1864. That April, war, about 1,500 passing of the 19th Amendment. she was captured contract nurses had (1) Women routinely followed their and imprisoned at served in military Women didn’t receive the right to vote until the 19th Amendment passed on Aug. 26, men to the battlefield. Sometimes wives the overcrowded and hospitals, aboard even took up arms. When Fort Wash- 1920, a day commemorated as Women’s Equality Day. Some states and territories, filthy Castle Thun- particularly in the west, gave women voting rights earlier. (U.S. Army photo) the hospital ship ington on Manhattan Island came under der in Richmond, Relief, in stateside attack in 1776, for example, Margaret Va., where she be- camps, the Philip- Corbin stood at a cannon beside her hus- came ill and developed vision problems in 1862. Initially appointed as a laundress pine Islands, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. band, handling ammunition. When he that eventually ended her medical career. with the 33rd U.S. “Colored” Troops, her They often worked in primitive, unsan- was killed, she took his place until she After she was released in a prisoner of duties multiplied thanks to her nursing itary conditions, sometimes as battles was herself critically wounded, perma- war exchange, Aug. 12, 1864, Walker skills and her ability to read and write, raged around them. This included almost nently losing the use of her left arm. She continued serving with the Army. Presi- which she used to teach freed slaves to 250 Catholic nuns and about 80 Afri- then joined an invalid regiment at West dent Andrew Johnson awarded the Medal read. She married Sgt. Edward King, can-American women. Twenty-one nurs- Point, N.Y., cooking and laundering for of Honor to Walker for her “untiring” ef- and she and her husband were mustered es died in the line of duty, mostly from other wounded Soldiers. In 1779, Con- forts in 1865. According to her citation, out Feb. 9, 1866. She remained a teacher diseases like typhoid and yellow fever. gress authorized a pension for her of half she “devoted herself with much patriotic and later helped organize a branch of the The Army paid the nurses $30 a month a Soldier’s monthly pay, making her the zeal to the sick and wounded … to the Women’s Relief Corps. plus rations, but the women weren’t first American woman to receive a pen- detriment of her own health, and has also (8) Annie Etheridge was a “daughter” granted pensions until 1922. sion as a disabled Soldier. Corbin died in endured hardships as a prisoner of war.” of several Michigan regiments during the (12) Anita Newcomb McGee, con- 1800. In 1926, she was re-buried with full In 1917, two years before Walker’s death, Civil War, and would run onto the field of sidered the founder of the Army Nurse military honors at West Point. the Medal of Honor Board removed her battle and administer first aid. “At the bat- Corps, selected and organized the nurses (2) Women also have a long tradition of name and 911 others from the list of re- tle of Fredericksburg,” one Maine recruit of the Spanish-American War. In August disguising themselves as men in order to cipients after rewriting the award qualifi- wrote in his journal, “(Etheridge) was 1898, she was appointed acting assistant take up arms. One of the most famous is cations. Sixty years later, the Army Board binding the wounds of a man when a shell surgeon general of the Army for the du- Deborah Sampson Gannett, who enlist- of Corrections posthumously restored her exploded nearby, tearing him terribly, and ration of the war, making her the only ed in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment as award. She remains the only woman ever removing a large portion of (her) skirt.” woman authorized to wear an officer’s Robert Shirtliffe (spelling varies) in 1778. Etheridge was wounded at the battle uniform. She wrote a manual on nursing Her gender was only of Chancellorsville, Va. She worked for the military in 1899. discovered after she for the Treasury Department after the (13) Because of the exemplary per- became ill. She even war and requested a pension of $50 a formance of contract nurses during the tended her own bul- month for her service to the Union. Spanish-American War, U.S. military let wound to escape She received half, and is buried in leaders realized it would be helpful to discovery. Sampson Arlington National Cemetery, Va. have a corps of trained nurses on call. The eventually received (9) Many women served as intel- Army Nurse Corps was established Feb. a small pension, ligence agents during the Civil War. 2, 1901. McGee herself drafted much of and after her death Elizabeth Van Lew, who used her the legislation, which fell under the Army in 1827, Congress Richmond, Va., mansion to run a Reorganization Act. granted Sampson’s spy ring for the Union, was one of (14) The National Service School was husband a widow’s the most successful. She also visited organized by the Woman’s Naval Service pension. prisoners of war, bringing them food in 1916 to train women in preparation (3) In the War of and clothing, even helping them for war and national disaster. The Army, 1812, Mary Ann escape. In thanks for her service, Navy and Marine Corps cooperated to Cole worked as a President Ulysses S. Grant made her train thousands of women, representing hospital matron Army contract nurses pose on the deck of the U.S hospital ship Re- postmaster of Richmond, but she re- practically every state, for national ser- overseeing the care lief during the Spanish-American War. (Courtesy of the U.S. Army Medical mained an outcast among her neigh- vice. Women learned food conservation, of sick Soldiers Department, Office of Medical History) bors. She died impoverished in 1900. military calisthenics and drill, land teleg- during the siege of Rose O’Neal Greenhow and Belle raphy, telephone operating, making surgi- Fort Erie, Ontario, to receive the Medal of Honor. Boyd spied for the Confederacy during cal dressings and bandages, signal work from July to October 1814, when the (6) Another woman who witnessed im- the Civil War. As a popular capital host- and many other skills. Americans surrendered. Cole supervised mense suffering on the Civil War battle- ess, Greenhow operated an elaborate spy (15) With the large number of men four nurses who cared for some 1,800 fields was Clara Barton. She began her ring in Washington, D.C. Boyd fatally called to duty during World War I, 20 per- American Soldiers killed or wounded service volunteering in Washington, D.C. shot a Union Soldier who assaulted her cent or more of all workers involved in during the battle. Cole also kept medical hospitals, visiting the troops and organiz- mother, then became a Confederate mes- the manufacture of electrical machinery, records, and cooked and distributed pa- ing donations of clothing, food and other senger. Both women were imprisoned at airplanes and food were women. Women tients’ meals. supplies. Then, she moved to the front the Old Capitol Prison in Washington and also came to dominate the formerly male (4) Sarah Borginnis (also Bowman) mar- lines. The “Angel of the Battlefield,” Bar- eventually published memoirs. Boyd was professions of clerical workers, telephone ried a Soldier who served in the 7th Infan- ton cared for wounded and dying Soldiers arrested six times, imprisoned three times operators, typists and stenographers. try Regiment, becoming a laundress and from Antietam, Md., to Andersonville, and exiled twice. Greenhow drowned off Such skills, along with nursing, would be cook for his unit. She also nursed the sick Ga. At the end of the war, Barton received the North Carolina coast in 1864. needed both on the homefront and on the and injured, emerging as a larger-than- thousands of letters from women wanting (10) Former slave Cathay Williams fighting front in the so-called “War to End life figure during the Mexican-American to know the fate of their husbands and served as a cook and laundress for the All Wars.” War. Nicknamed “The Great Western” sons. She and her assistants answered 8th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment — she reportedly stood six feet tall — more than 63,000 letters and identified during the Civil War. In 1866, Williams See 19 WAYS, page 9

5 Outlook March 10, 2017 Sports Soldiers participate in Vicenza recreational league volleyball VICENZA — Volleyball enthusi- asts came together for some fun and competition March 2 at the gym on Caserma Ederle. Volleyball matches are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs- days during the U.S. Amy Garrison Vicenza Unit/Recreational League season, which ends with the April 26-29 championship, while the Army Europe Unit-Level Championship takes place in Germany May 19-21. Nine teams participated in this year’s recreational volleyball league season. Teams included HHC 173rd BSB; 173rd S-1; Leftovers #1; US- ARAF G-4; DODDS; USARAF Le- gal; Leftovers #2; Internationals and Housing Team. HHC 173rd BSB player Louis Guillen (#3) tips the ball over the net during the sec- For more information about the ond match March 2 against 173rd S-1 at the post gym on Caserma Ederle. HHC volleyball unit-level league, contact 173rd BSB won 2-1 (19-25; 25-18; 15-12). DSN 634-7009/7616.

(Photos by Laura Kreider, HHC 173rd BSB’s Joseph McGee (right), VMC Public Affairs Office) #15, attempts to block the ball tipped by his opponent during the match. SCOREBOARD Feb. 23 USARAF G-4 - Leftovers #1 2-0 (25-11; 25-21) Internationals - 173rd BSB 2-1 (11-25; 28-26; 12-15)

Feb. 28 USARAF Legal - 173rd S-1 2-1 (25-14; 21-25; 15-11) DODDS - Housing Team 2-1 (27-25; 20-25; 15-12)

March 1 Internationals - Leftovers #1 2-0 (25-9; 25-8) Lewis Ostrander of HHC 173rd gets ready to serve in the match against 173rd S-1. USARAF Legal - Leftovers #2 2-1 (22-25; 25-21; 15-10)

VHS Lady Cougars finish season

WIESBADEN, Germany — Vicenza High School Senior Adriana Lovelace (#53) tips off against Wiesbaden during the Lady Cougars’ They’ve got spirit final game of the Feb. 23 DODEA-Europe High School Basketball WIESBADEN, Germany — High school seniors (L to R) Kayla Deloach, Championship in Wiesbaden. The girls were 0-4 in the tournament Tonae Walker, Jessica Thomas, Kaely Wilson and Anna Rinehart pose for that took place Feb. 22-25; 2-2 in Division 1 play for the season; and the camera at the Cheerleader European Competition in February. The en- 9-3 overall in the regular season. (Photo by David G. Knapp) tire squad was honored with the Spirit Award for Division 1. (Courtesy photo)

6 Outlook March 10, 2017 Theater provides creative outlet Artistic endeavors assist participants with stress relief, resiliency

By Aaron P. Talley VMC Public Affairs Office

A group of fawning courtesans surround “Captain Miles Glorious,” played by Sgt. First Class Dan Galvin, during the Caserma VICENZA — The lights dim. The mu- Ederle Soldiers’ Theatre production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” More than 30 volunteers are in- sic starts. The curtain opens. And some volved in the show, which includes Soldiers, civilians, family members and local nationals. The show runs through March 19. might think for a Soldier about to walk See page 12 for details. (Photo by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office) out on stage, the stress level would be sky high. But for volunteers here at Sol- well, a stage production is captivating said Evans. diers’ Theatre, the stage can be an oasis and demands full attention and awe from “When clients begin to engage in in an otherwise stressful world. the audience. A good theater perfor- healthy activities and when they begin to The award-winning community theater mance is a beautiful experience from the habituate them as part of their everyday program in Vicenza encourages service stage and the seat.” experience, we often see a considerable members, civilians and family members improvement in mood and relief from to take a break from their normal routines Mini vacation overall symptoms of stress, anxiety and with productions of all sorts: comedies Valdespino also said he appreciates depression. It’s not a cure-all, but it is and dramas, singing and dancing, play- how being involved in theater is a great certainly a great part of any quality treat- ing instruments and working backstage. escape from the stresses of military duty. ment plan.” The most recent production at the the- For him, it just like taking a mini vaca- ater is the Broadway musical comedy “A tion. Resiliency, creativity Funny Thing Happened on the Way to “For a couple of hours at a time, you Winters added that such programs help the Forum,” by Steven Sondheim. This escape into the script. It’s an absolutely participants increase resiliency and read- slapstick musical has characters running intoxicating feeling.” iness by reducing everyday— or even all over the stage in a race to find love, That’s exactly what the Army Enter- traumatic— stress and anxiety. family and freedom. tainment Program is for, according to He said that during rehearsals and per- U.S. Army Europe Entertainment Direc- formances, Soldiers, civilians and family Stress reliever tor Dane Winters. members are taken out of the conflicts Sergeant First Class Joseph Stone, who He says that Installation Management and stress of their everyday lives. The- plays AFN Vicenza station manager by Command’s support of programs like ater give them a creative goal to focus on. day and the character Senex onstage at those offered here provide volunteers “They have a chance to forget the stress night, said being involved with theater is and community member unique ways of military duty, difficult deployments, a great way to work through the stresses to reduce isolation, stress and anxiety by “Hysterium,” played by Lorenzo Felisat- separation from friends and family, work, of his normal work life. being part of a supportive, nurturing and ti, sits on the lap of “Senex,” played by school and other daily conflicts.” “It allows you to focus on something creative community. Sgt. First Class Joseph Stone, during And for those in the cast, there’s one “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way that’s larger than yourself that isn’t life “By being part of a theater program or additional benefit. They gain a new even just watching a show, (people) be- to the Forum.” (Photo by Mark Turney, VMC “family.” and death,” Stone said. “Not everything Public Affairs Office) we do is life and death, but so much of come more active and invested in their “I enjoy the camaraderie of the cast,” what we do has large implications, and communities,” Winters said. “Commu- behavioral health at the Vicenza Health said Stone. “I love the energy of the per- the theater is somewhere you can go and nity theaters offer positive alternatives to Care Center, says that while psychother- formances. It’s a release for me.” immerse yourself in a show, and just let other activities that might lead to nega- apy and medication are commonly used “Soldiers don’t always get to bring their go of everything, not worry about your tive and destructive behaviors such as al- to treat conditions like post-traumatic families with them (to duty assignments), day. It’s a great break from your routine.” cohol or drug abuse, gambling and other stress or depression, other non-clinical but the theater gives you the chance to Specialist John Valdespino, an audiovi- behaviors.” outlets can be just as effective. create a new one that will help ease your sual technician at AFN Vicenza, agrees. “It’s important for people suffering burdens,” said Valdespino. “I’ve always had a tremendous appreci- Non-clinical outlet from many behavioral health problems The lights dim. The music starts. The ation for theater productions, especially The medical community seems to agree. to initiate practices and activities that curtain opens. And, many times, the musicals,” said Valdespino. “When done Maj. Osceola Evans, officer in charge of create quality experiences naturally,” stress fades away.

‘Move it, move it’ CASERMA EDERLE — Aspiring young actors from the Vicenza Military Community show off their dancing skills March 6 during auditions for the Soldiers’ Theatre upcoming production of “Mad- agascar Jr.” More than 20 children showed up for the first of three nights of tryouts. The children learned part of a song which they had to sing on their own, then went through a short dance audi- tion set to the show’s most famous song, “I Like to Move It!” The first night of auditions was for kids ages 8 to 10 years old. Older children auditioned March 7 and 8. Rehearsals start Monday and will run until the show opens on May 5. Tickets to the seven per- formances go on sale at the end of April. (Photo by Aaron P. Talley, VMC Public Affairs Office)

7 Outlook March 10, 2017 (Above) From left to right, Nicole Ramey, Yoonjin Lee, Abigail Houghton and Talli McMullin perform with flags while other members of the Vicenza High School Winter Guard hold rifles during their final show of the season Feb. 24. (Right) Marc Ortiz, 10th-grader, throws his flag during the final performance at the school gymnasium.(Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) Winter Guard wraps season with precision performance VICENZA — For the second year combines involves choreographed move- back scratchers, around the world and Team members in a row, Vicenza High School’s Win- ments and technical ability of spinning carves, as well as various style tosses. 11th-graders: ter Guard, Avventura, performed for flags, rifles and other equipment. It also The fundamental elements are orga- Makaylah Brown - Captain family and friends at the school gym includes the artistry of choreography and nized into routines that must be memo- Yoonjin Lee - Captain Feb. 24. The group used songs from theatric details of props and costumes — rized by counts that match the accompa- Talli McMullin - Captain Abigail Houghton the Broadway musical “Wicked.” all performed to recorded music. For this nying music and are paired with dance Vicenza Avventura is the only Win- reason, it is promoted by Winter Guard and other across the floor movements. 10th-graders: ter Guard squad in DoDEA Europe. International as the “Sport of the Arts,” “The entire process requires a high Kurt Metzger - Captain The group was established in 2016 according to the Winter Guard Interna- degree of mental focus, discipline and Donovan Compton and is coached by parent volunteer tional website (www.wgi.org). teamwork from every guard member. Derek Hammond Ronda Metzger. Guard members must first learn the “Many hours of practice are required Marc Ortiz Linda Dahlstrom, VHS Winter fundamental elements of flags and rifles, to perfect a show that may run approxi- Guard sponsor, said that Winter with such varied names as boats, pizza mately four to eight minutes,” said Dahl- 9th-grader: Nicole Ramey Guard is an indoor team activity that throwers, slams, push spins, drop spins, strom. News briefs Author presentation rope.net/AudioPlayer.html#AFNE_VIC. toric city center and adjacent neighbor- ees, and authorized dependents. Writer Ross King will return to Caserma hoods. Anyone who needs to drive out- Preparing tax returns requires a lot Ederle March 15 to present “Michelan- App for AFN radio side the city limits should do so before of documents. Customers should come gelo and Machiavelli.” King’s pres- Listen to AFN crystal clear without a ra- 9 a.m. Free parking will be available at prepared with military ID card; W2; entation will take place at 4 p.m. in the dio! Receive your local AFN station plus the Stadio and Via Cricoli parking lots, 1099 and 1098 forms; Social Security Golden Lion. All community members eight additional music and information and free buses from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cards for everyone in the family (or a are welcome to this event. channels using your computer, Apple way to prove social security numbers); iOS or Android device. Download the Free glasses, help with GED copies of 2015 returns, if available; Error in Outlook free AFN 360 app. Listen to AFN 360 The Vicenza Community Club spon- bank account information with routing A unit was incorrectly identified in the on computers or portable devices con- sors the Bright Eyes and GEDucation and account numbers; Power of Attor- story “Prepare to SHARPen awareness nected in Germany, Italy, Belgium, The programs and encourages all eligible ney (if married filing jointly and spouse at summit” on page 1 in the Feb. 24 is- Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, the Azores, community members to participate. The is not present); and identity theft PIN if sue of the Outlook. Sergeant 1st Class or on OCONUS military workstations. Bright Eyes program will refund up to the IRS has assigned one. Juanita Lewis-Jones is the sexual as- $150 of the cost for eyeglasses for a sault response coordinator for 173rd Veterans Affairs coordinator visit child if the family qualifies for free or Reconnection workshops Airborne Brigade. The Outlook regrets Individual appointments with the Vet- reduced lunch. The club will assist those The American Red Cross in Vicenza the error. eran Affairs Overseas Military Service completing a GED by providing study offers “reconnection workshops” to Coordinator are available from 8 a.m. to guides that are available at post library help military veterans and their families Inspection station opens 3:45 p.m. in the Soldier for Life-Transi- and a $100 reimbursement upon com- readjust to civilian life as they return The new POV Inspection Station is now tion Assistance Program building on the pletion here in Italy. Details are on the home to friends, jobs and communities. open in Torri di Quatresolo next to the following dates: March 13-14 and 20- website, VCCitaly.org. Skill-enhancing modules are offered in Vehicle Registration Office. The old in- 21. The SFL-TAP is located in Build- small groups. Choose from a variety of spection station on Caserma Ederle is ing 126, and appointments are open to Tax center open topics such as dealing with stress, com- no longer available. Anyone with ques- active-duty service members, veterans, The Vicenza Tax Center is open Mon- municating clearly, coping with depres- tions should contact the Logistics Read- survivors, spouses and family members. day through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (and sion, supporting children and managing iness Center at DSN 637-8926, comm. Receive assistance with enrollment, dis- open through lunch). The center is lo- conflict. If it is important to you to be 0444-61-8926. ability compensation, survivor benefits cated in the Office of the Staff Judge reconnected, let an expert guide you. and more. Schedule appointments at Advocate, Bldg.166 on Caserma Ed- Call the American Red Cross for more Health center on AFN DSN 637-8155/8156, comm. 0444-61- erle. The Del Din Tax Center is in the information at DSN 634-7089, comm. The U.S. Army Health Center - Vicenza 8155/8156. Sigholtz Center, Room 1005, and is 0444-71-7089, or email at vicenza@ commander comes to you live from the open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 redcross.org. AFN Radio Station in Vicenza Thurs- No-driving day in Vicenza a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The tax center day mornings from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. March 19 has been declared a “no driv- provides free tax preparation and e-fil- Army Family Action Plan Lieutenant Col. Brian Bender is live on ing day” in Vicenza from 9 a.m. to 6 ing services by IRS certified preparers, Want to let Army leadership know what air each week discussing access to care, p.m. in all ZTL (no traffic zone) areas. and is available to eligible members works, what doesn’t and how you think self care, sick call and more. Tune your The ordinance applies to all vehicles of the military community, including problems should be resolved? Submit radio to AFN 106.0 or your mobile de- including SETAF registered vehicles. active-duty service members, military your issue online under the Army Fam- vice/computer at work or on the go use Vicenza city residents cannot use their retirees receiving pay and benefits, De- ily Action Plan at myArmyOneSource. AFN360-Vicenza, http://afn360.afneu- vehicles from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the his- partment of Defense civilian employ- com. View all current issues at the site.

8 Outlook March 10, 2017 Employee Spotlight At the movies

This week, the Outlook puts the spotlight on Elvira Ron- tani, who works for U.S. Army Garrison Italy at Camp Darby. Organization/position: Directorate of Emergency Services/Provost Marshal Services Assistant Overview of job/duties: I administer the entire vehicle registration process for private- ly owned vehicles from time of Kong: Skull Island arrival at the port or installa- It’s 1971, and a team of explorers with a company of soldiers are following tion to the receipt of the license a legend in the Pacific amidst rumors of an island where creatures both pre- historic and monstrous are supposed to live. Soon they come across Skull plates. Island, the very island of lore and legend. The creatures they come across The job also entails the trans- make the soldiers and explorers running for their lives. fer of ownerships, shipment, (Rated PG-13) scrapping and importation of these vehicles in accordance March 10 7 p.m. Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) with established guidelines. 10 p.m. Patriots Day (R) March 11 7 p.m. Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) I coordinate with the Italian (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, customs, finance and related DMC Public Affairs Office) 6 p.m. Collide (PG13) law enforcement officials and March 12 3 p.m. The Lego Batman Movie (PG) agencies to obtain cooperation issuing ASA badges. 6 p.m. Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) and assistance in the issuance of March 15 7 p.m. Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) Italian license plates. March 16 7 p.m. The Shack (PG-13) What do you like best about March 17 7 p.m. Beauty and the Beast (PG) I also operate the Installation your job? 10 p.m. Fist Fight (R) Access Control Office. This I love my job because I like March 18 3 p.m. Beauty and the Beast (PG) involves reviewing, verifying dealing with customers and en- 6 p.m. Patriots Day (R) credentials and issuing passes joy the interaction. I get a deep March 19 3 p.m. Beauty and the Beast (PG) for temporary and permanent sense of satisfaction when I’m 6 p.m. The Great Wall (PG-13) Local Nationals, contractors, able to assist and help in solving March 22 7 p.m. Beauty and the Beast (PG) Host Nation military members problems in difficult to under- March 23 7 p.m. A Cure for Wellness (R) and NATO members as well as stand procedures. Movie schedule is provided by AAFES. Check movie schedule online at https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/Vicenza. Admission 19 WAYS 3D first run: Adult $8.50, under 12 $5.75 continued from page 5 3D second run: Adult $8, under 12 $5.50 First run: Adult $6.50, under 12, $3.75 (16) The Navy and Marine Corps were while caring for patients. Second run: Adult $6, under 12 $3.50 first to recruit women to free men for More than 10,000 nurses served over- Advance tickets: On sale Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PX Food Court combat during World War I. seas in France, Belgium, England, Italy, entrance, except on federal holidays. Up to 50 percent of seats will be on sale; the Thousands applied for 300 or so Ma- Serbia, Siberia and the Philippines, as remainder go on sale one hour before show time at the theater box office. rine Corps positions, and another 11,000 well as in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Army Film ratings and reviews are available at www.imdb.com. women answered the Navy’s call to be- nurses were assigned to casualty clearing SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE come “Yeomanettes.” stations and surgical teams in field hos- They occupied noncombat positions, pitals as well as to mobile, evacuation, from radio electricians and draftsmen to base, camp and convalescent hospitals. secretaries, accountants and telephone They also served on hospital trains and operators. Soon, the Army also made transport ships. Several were wounded. Chapel activities use of women’s talents as reconstruction Three received the Distinguished Service aides (physical therapists) in the Medical Cross. Jewish: Call chapel for more information. Corps, stenographers in the Quartermas- (19) Women also served the troops Chapel Services, Vicenza ter Corps, clerks in the Ordnance Corps, through a variety of nongovernmental VMC Chapel, Building 29 Phone: 637-7575 Del Din Soldier Ministry and telephone operators in the Signal organizations. For example, thousands Call DSN 637-4690 for information. Corps. of Red Cross nurses served in hospitals, Sunday schedule (17) The Army Signal Corps recruited many in France, while other women pro- 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic and trained at vided recreation 11 a.m.-noon Protestant least 230 tele- Some 21,000 Army nurses and morale sup- 1:30-3 p.m. Gospel Chapel Services, Camp Darby phone operators port services in 5-6 p.m. Contemporary DSN 633-7267, comm. 050-54-7267 — “Hello Girls” played a critical role in hospitals, camps Protestant 24/7 Chaplain Crisis Line — for service World War I and the influenza and near the front 634-KARE (5273) or 0444-71-5273 overseas during lines. Protestant Women’s Bible Studies America’s in- epidemic of 1918 Motor Corps of 9:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays Sunday schedule 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays volvement in America wom- Camp Darby Chapel 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic World War I. en drove and re- Protestant Men of the Chapel 10:30 a.m. Protestant Many of them served near the front lines paired automobiles, gave first aid, carried Bible Study 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays in France and came under fire as they stretchers if necessary and did various Protestant Women of the Chapel performed critical communications du- kinds of emergency work. Saint Mark’s Catholic Women Bible Study ties. Similarly, the Salvation Army became of the Chapel 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Confusion over whether these wom- one of the most devoted service organi- 9 a.m.-noon Mondays en should be classified as limited-duty zations to work with troops during the Soldiers, contract workers or something Great War after its commander, Evan- Youth of the Chapel else, meant the Hello Girls wouldn’t re- geline Booth, told Gen. John Pershing Grades 6-12 5:30-8 p.m. ceive veteran’s status until the 1970s — that while he may have had an Army in Wednesdays Call chapel for location. when only 18 were still alive. France, it was “not my army!” Among (18) Some 21,000 Army nurses played other tasks, its workers, mostly women, Bible/book studies a critical role in World War I and the in- ran canteens with refreshments and en- Chapel Activity Room, Building 29 fluenza epidemic of 1918, the deadliest tertainment for the troops. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays Chaplain Hotline pandemic in modern times. Editor’s note: This story first ran in August 2016. Gospel Service/Bible Study Special thanks to the U.S. Army Women’s Museum, DSN 637-2273 About 18 million people died from the which provided much of the above information. Oth- flu worldwide, and the virus ran- espe er sources are the Women in Military Service for The Church of Jesus Christ of (CARE), cially rampant on crowded Army posts. America Memorial Foundation, the Army Medical Latter-Day Saints More than 200 Army nurses lost their Department Office of Medical History and the Na- Building 395 comm. 0444-66-2273 lives because they contracted influenza tional Women’s History Museum websites. 6:30-7:30 a.m. Mon thru Fri

9 Outlook March 10, 2017 Out & About All listings compiled by Anna Terracino

La Festa del Papà Festa di San Giuseppe e Festa della Quaglia allo Abilmente, Mostra-atelier della manualità creative Father’s Day Spiedo Bricolage and Manual Creativity Fair March is a time of festivity in Italy. From celebrating St. Joseph Festival and Spit-Roasted Quail Fair March 26-27, Vicenza, Via dell’Oreficeria 16; 9:30 new blooms to weather changes, March is also the time March 17-19, March 24-26, March 31-April 1, Vil- a.m.–7 p.m.; embroidery and patchwork exhibits and when Italians celebrate St. Joseph’s Day or their Fa- laganzerla, about nine miles south of Vicenza. Carni- workshops; sewing and T-shirt decoration classes; cre- ther’s Day. While Americans celebrate it in the month val rides, fair trade market, craft show, painting and ative technique workshops for children. Admission of June, Italians honor their dads on March 19 to com- photo exhibits. Food booths featuring the traditional fee: €12; reduced €10 (youth aged 13-18, senior citi- memorate San Giuseppe — father of Jesus Christ and spit-roasted quail and other local specialties open at 7 zens over 60, groups of more than 10 persons). Free therefore a fatherly symbol of love, compassion, kind- p.m.; charity raffle; live music and dancing starts at 9 for children younger than 13, for disabled and their ness, generosity and acceptance. In some places, peo- p.m. assistants. ple light bonfires to celebrate this day, and annual don- http://www.festadisangiuseppe.it http://primavera.abilmente.org/en key races are still held in some parts of Italy. Children usually buy gifts for their fathers as a sign of honor and Haru no Kaze — Vento di Primavera 39a Su e Zo Per i Ponti reverence.Typical sweets are the St. Joseph’s Day cream Japanese Spring Wind Festival 39th Up and Down Over the Bridges puffs orZeppole di San Giuseppe; they are more com- March 17-26, Vicenza. Haru no Kaze means Spring April 1-2, Venice, 12 km non-competitive walk which mon in southern Italy but can also be found in some Wind and symbolically indicates the arrival of spring crosses 43 bridges, with departure and arrival in Piazza local pasticcerie (pastry stores). with its wind that carries away the winter, giving way to San Marco. This is a spring event that involves thou- new life. This annual Japanese festival provides visitors sands of people in a walk of solidarity around Venice Zeppole di San Guiseppe with interesting moments of exchange and encounter alleys; April 1, 9 p.m., a special evening as a tribute to with Japanese art and tradition through music, per- Venice and to the march, through choral singing and formances, lectures and cuisine. Workshops on typi- surprise events; “Su e Zo Night Live” at the Hard Rock cal Japanese food, kimono clothing, origami, ikebana, Café; April 2, 9 a.m. Holy Mass in San Marco Basilica; bonsai. Free classes and workshops will be held at the 10:30 a.m. the march departs from Piazza San Mar- Youth Information Center, Contrà Barche 55, unless co; 12:30 p.m. folk group parade in Piazza San Marco otherwise specified. Seating is limited for both free with award ceremony for the largest groups and best and paid classes. Reserve a seat by calling 348-053- folk groups; 1 p.m., parade and awards to the best folk 2056 or sending an email to [email protected]. An group. There are four official refreshment points. The English-speaking operator is available. event will take place regardless of weather conditions. http://www.ukigumo.it/ Registration fee: €6,50 (pre-booked at www.suezo.it or appointed ticket points http://www.suezo.it/en/punti-ven- No Driving Sunday, March 19 dita) or €8 (sold at the ticket booths on the day of the March 19 has been declared a “no driving day” in Vi- event at the ticket booths in San Marco square, at the cenza from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in all ZTL (no traffic zone) railway station and at the Tronchetto parking lot). areas. The ordinance applies to all vehicles including http://www.suezo.it/en/ SETAF-registered vehicles. Vicenza city residents cannot use their vehicles in the historic city center and MARKETS adjacent neighborhoods. Anyone who needs to drive VENETO & NEARBY their car outside the city limits should do so before 9 VENETO a.m. There will be free parking at the Stadio and Via Mostra scambio auto, moto, cicli e ricambi d’epoca Cricoli parking lots, and free buses from 7:30 a.m. to Vicenza: March 12, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Palladio, Piazza Biade and Exhibit and sale of vintage cars, motorcycles, 6 p.m. Piazza Castello (220 vendors) cycles and parts March 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., March 12, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., StraVicenza Marathon Lonigo: March 12, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Garibaldi, Piazza XX Lonigo, Parco Ippodromo, about 20 miles southwest of The annual StraVicenza 2 km, 4.5 km and 10 km runs Settembre, Via Ognibene, about 20 miles southwest of Vi- Vicenza. Entrance fee: €7 and €4 for children younger will take place March 19 at 9:30 a.m. Start and finish cenza (about 100 vendors) than 12. will be on Viale Roma, across from the main train station. Registrations at Puro Sport, Via del Verme 3, or at Montegrotto (Padova): March 12, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza 1º http://www.prolonigo.it/index.php/mostra-scambio Maggio, about 34 miles southeast of Vicenza (about 70 ven- the cafés at Palladio Mall, or March 19 the StraVicenza dors) Model Expo Point, in Campo Marzo, 7:45–9:45 a.m. Registration March 11-12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Verona, Viale del Lavoro fee is €3 and €2 for children younger than 14; cost in- Portobuffolè (Treviso):March 12, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza 8, about 38 miles west of Vicenza. Miniature trains, cludes bib number, snack and medical coverage. Bag Beccaro, about 88 miles northeast of Vicenza (250 vendors) planes, trucks, cars; historical models, kites, and shows; storage service is available for €1. http://corsa.stravicenza.it/ Villafranca (Verona): March 12, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Piazza hands-on workshops. Entrance fee: €15. Reduced: €12 Castello for children 13-16 years old; €3 children aged 6-11. 531a Fiera di Lonigo Free entrance for children younger than six. Verona: March 18, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Piazza S. Zeno, about 531th Trade Fair http://www.modelexpoitaly.it/biglietti/ 38 miles west of Vicenza (50 vendors) March 24-27, Lonigo, about 18 miles southwest of Orto Giardino Vicenza, March 24, 4 p.m.-midnight; March 25-27, Creazzo: March 19, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza San Marco 9 a.m.-midnight. Exhibit and sale of Vicentine prod- Exhibit of floriculture, nursery products, horticulture Cittadella (Padova): March 19, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., downtown and outdoor furniture. ThroughMarch 12, Pordenone, ucts and wines; flower and plant exhibit and market; Viale Treviso, 1, about 90 miles northeast of Vicenza. local craft displays, agricultural equipment, garden and Este (Padova): March 19, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Maggiore Mondays-Fridays 2:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays leisure exhibit and sale; Bavarian products and beers; and Via Matteotti, about 28 miles south of Vicenza (60 ven- 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Admission fee: €8; reduced €6 for carnival rides. dors) http://fieradilonigo.it/ children 13-18; free entrance for children younger Godega di Sant’Urbano: March 19, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Via than 13. Fiera Antiquaria Roma, about 78 miles northeast of Vicenza (234 booths) http://www.ortogiardinopordenone.it/ Antique Fair Montagnana: March 19, 8 a.m.-sunset, Piazza Maggiore Fiera di Valbona March 25-April 2, weekdays, 3-8 p.m., Saturdays and 150, about 27 miles south of Vicenza (60 vendors) Valbona Fair Sundays, 10 a.m.-8p.m.; in Padova, Via Tommaseo 59, about 24 miles southeast of Vicenza. Antique furniture Padova: March 19, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Prato della Valle, about 24 March 12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Lozzo Atestino (Padova), miles southeast of Vicenza (180 vendors) Valbona Castle, Via Castello 2, about 22 miles south of and rugs; glass art products; jewelry, museum collec- tions, paintings and sculptures. Admission fee: €8; Vicenza. Local products, antique and crafts exhibit and Soave: March 19, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Piazza Antonio Marogna sale; pony and parrot shows; bounce houses; free entry. reduced €4 for children age 13-17 and senior citizens and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, about 23 miles west of Vicen- The Padova Ghost Hunter Club organizes ghost tours older than 65; free for children younger than 13. za (110 vendors) at 4 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at http://www.antiquariapadova.com/ http://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-tour-del-mistero-al-castello-di-valbona-lozzo-atestino-pd-32286126674. https://www.facebook.com/fieradivalbona/

Irlanda in Festa Irish Fest March 15-19, Padova, Geox Theatre, Via Tassinari 1, about 24 miles southeast of Vicenza. Typical Irish cuisine and beer; live Celtic music and Irish dances, kick boxing, carnival rides. Free entrance to all concerts and events. http://www.irlanda-in-festa.it/venues/padova/

House of Groove Free jazz concerts March 16 and March 23, 10 p.m., Vicenza, Bar Borsa, Piazza dei Signori, 26. http://www.barborsa.com/joel-frahm-quartet/ Irish Fest, Padova

10 Outlook March 10, 2017 Out & About Torciata di San Giuseppe James Blunt – Nov 12 Rome; Nov. 13 Florence; Nov. St. Joseph torchlight procession and festival 14 Assago March 17-19, Pitigliano (Grosseto), Piazza della Re- pubblica and Piazza Garibaldi; this annual event cele- ITALIAN ARTISTS brates the arrival of spring. March 17, food booths fea- Ligabue – March 10 Livorno; March 13 Assago turing local specialties, vin brulè and typical St. Joseph Mario Biondi –March 16 Florence; March 20 Trieste; Day pastries open at 6 p.m.; live music starts at 10 p.m. March 27 Montecatini; March 30 Padova; April 4 March 18, 2:30 p.m. visit to the Etruscan caves departs Rome from Piazza Garibaldi; food booths open at 5 p.m.; 6:30 Giorgia – March 22 Casalecchio di Reno; March 28 p.m. children torchlight procession; live music at 10 Genova; March 30 Naples; April 1 Rome; April 13 p.m. March 19, 10 a.m., guided visit to the Pitigliano Florence; April 20 Verona; April 22 Padova; April 23 treasure and the Etruscan caves; food booths open at Conegliano 5 p.m.; local flag-throwers show; 9 p.m. historical pa- Roberto Vecchioni – March 29 Florence rade accompanied by flag throwers and musicians; at Alessandra Amoroso – April 28-29 Verona dusk the torciatori (torchbearers) place a puppet made Zucchero – May 1-4 Verona of straw representing the winter (called invernacciu) on Fiorella Mannoia – May 2 Bologna; May 3 Monte- top of a huge bonfire and burn it at 10 p.m.; its ashes catini; May 13-14 Florence; May 20 Padova; May 24 are collected and kept in the houses as a sign of good Trieste; Sept. 17 in Verona omen; 10:30 p.m. Flags and fire show. Francesco Renga – May 5 Assago; May 16 Naples; https://www.facebook.com/events/106945403137958/perma- May 18 Florence; May 22 Casalecchio di Reno link/106976789801486/ De Andrè canta De Andrè – May 12 in Padova IL Volo – May 19-20 Verona Lo Scrigno del Bello Tiziano Ferro – June 11 Lignano Sabbiadoro; June The box of beautiful things 16-17 Milan; June 24 Bologna; June 28 and June 30 March 19, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Calenzano (Florence), Via Rome; July 15 Florence della Chiesa 37. Antique, vintage, local crafts, jewels, accessories and miniatures exhibit and sale. Blancpain GT Series Spring Cup – March 31-April 2 Donkey Race, Siena http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- Misano Adriatico ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=2&post=2152 WWE Live – May 3 Rome; May 4 Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) Capodanno di Pisa Motul FIM Superbike World Championship – May TUSCANY Pisa’s New Year’s Day 13 Imola; June 16-18 Misano Adriatico March 25, Pisa celebrates the New Year twice, on Jan. MotoGP Mugello – June 2-4 Scarperia (Firenze) Choccolandia 1 and also on March 25. The Pisans have not forgotten Chocolate Fair MotoGP Misano – June 18, Sept. 8-10 Misano Adri- their traditions, and each year they mark the beginning atico March 10-12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; in Livorno, Piazza Ca- of the year as was their custom between the 10th cen- Formula 1 – Grand Prix –Sept. 1-3 Monza vour. Chocolate workshops held by master chocolat- tury and 1749, when New Year’s Day coincided with iers, who will also teach how to taste chocolate in the the Annunciation, nine months before Christmas. To- Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Palladio correct way and how you can accompany it with other day, just like then, the beginning of the Pisan Year is Shopping Center, or online at http://www.greenticket.it/in- foods in the most imaginative combinations. marked by a sort of solar clock, a physical phenome- dex.html?imposta_lingua=ing;http://www.ticketone.it/EN/ or http://www.sagretoscane.com/cerca?q=&catego- non that is as simple as it is spectacular and intriguing. http://www.zedlive.com, www.ticketone.it, www.vivaticket.it, ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=&page=2&post=1078 At midday sharp, a ray of sunlight penetrates the Duo- www.iconamusic.it, and www.geticket.it. Sagra del Tartufo Marzuolo mo through a round nave window, landing on a marble Marzuolo Truffle Fair egg on a shelf surmounting a column next to the pul- pit of Giovanni Pisano, on the opposite side. The event MARKETS March 10-12, March 17-19, and March 24-26, Certal- is preceded by a historical procession and a religious do (Florence). Food booths featuring many traditional TUSCANY ceremony that ends at exactly noon. The beginning of specialties prepared with local truffles, wine and des- the Pisan Year coincides with the official opening of the serts. Open at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at noon. Bolgheri (Livorno): March 11-12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., down- tourist season. https://www.facebook.com/SagraTartufoCertaldo/ town squares and streets http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2017/01/17/news/ capodanno-pisano-primi-preparativi-1.14729674 Firenze (Tuscany): March 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Taste Santo Spirito March 11-12, 2:30-7:30 p.m.; March 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Florence, Stazione Leopolda, Via Fratelli Rosselli CONCERTS Forte dei Marmi (Lucca): March 11-12, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., 5. Food and wine exhibit and sale; more than 340 Ital- Piazza Dante ian companies present their specialties. Entrance fee: €20; free for children younger than 10. Macy Gray – March 11 Rome; March 12 Padova; Montepulciano (Siena): March 11-12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., http://www.pittimmagine.com/corporate/fairs/taste/ March 14 Florence; March 29 Milan Piazza Grande news/2016/taste12.html Afterhours – March 14 Bologna; March 17 Castel- franco Veneto; March 28 Milan Piombino (Livorno): March 11-12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Palio dei Somari Sting – March 23 Milan Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Piazza Gramsci Donkey Race Loreena McKennitt – March 23 Trieste; March 24 Pa- Pisa: March 11-12, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza dei Cavalieri In Torrita di Siena (Siena); free shuttle bus available dova; March 26 Rome; March 27 Florence; March 28 from 3 p.m.-midnight. March 11, from 3 p.m. medi- Assago (Milan) Pistoia: March 11-12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Pertini eval market, food booths and street artists; 6:30 p.m. Butoh Dance and Live Music – March 25 in Vicenza, in Piazza Matteotti historical re-enactment; 7 p.m. City Theatre Vicopisano (Pisa): March 11-12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza flag-throwers; 10 p.m. live music.March 12, 10 a.m. David Garrett – March 26 in Padova Domenico Cavalca Somarando free donkey rides for children; 10:30 a.m., Steve Hackett – March 29 Turin; April 1 Rome medieval market; 4 p.m. entertainment with drum- Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds – April 6 Padova Pontedera (Pisa): March 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., main mers and flag-throwers; 7 p.m. food booths; street art- Jesus Christ Superstar – April 12-14 Roma squares and streets downtown ists, 9:45 p.m. knights show; 10 p.m. live music. March Sean Paul – April 17 Milan 18, 9 p.m. donkey race presentation; 10 p.m. drum- Simple Minds – April 21 Turin; April 23 Rome; April Certaldo (Florence): March 19, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza mers and flag-throwers competitions. March 19, 9 25 Bologna; April 26 Florence; April 27 Milan Boccaccio e Via 2 Giugno a.m. town districts participant presentation; 10:45 a.m. Gavin DeGraw – May 2 Milan; May 3 Rome Florence: March 18-19, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fortezza da Basso drummers and flag-throwers shows; 11:45 a.m. histor- Dream Theater – May 3 Roma; May 5 Florence Park, Viale Filippo Strozzi 1 ical parade; 4 p.m. donkey race. In case of inclement Soul System – May 5 Milan; May 6 Ciampino; May weather, the race will be postponed to March 26. 7 Brescia Lucca: March 18-19, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Antelminelli, http://www.paliodeisomari.it/il-programma/ Natalie Imbruglia – May 6 Milan Piazza S. Giovanni, Piazza San Giusto, Via San Giovanni, Kiss – May 15 Torino; May 16 Casalecchio di Reno Corte Bertolini S-Mart Mostra Mercato dell’Artigianato Guns N’ Roses – June 10 Imola Antique and Crafts Exhibit and Sale Bruno Mars – June 12 Casalecchio di Reno; June 15 Marina di Grosseto (Grosseto): March 18-19,9 a.m.- March 15-19, 4-9 p.m., Prato, Via Berlinguer. Local Assago 7 p.m., Via XXIV Maggio crafts and antiques; techno art; beauty and wellness Green Day – June 14 Lucca; June 15 Monza products; workshops for children and adults; local spe- Justin Bieber + Martin Garrix – June 18 Monza Ponte a Egola (Pisa): March 19, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Rossa cialties and wines; live music. Free entrance. Aerosmith – June 23 Florence https://www.facebook.com/mostramercatosmart/ Major Lazer – June 24 Milan Quarrata (Pistoia): March 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza The Chainsmokers – June 28 Milan Risorgimento Irlanda in Festa Elton John and his Band – July 14 Mantova Irish Fest Robbie Williams – July 14 Verona; July 17 Barolo For a comprehensive list of festivals, concerts March 16-19, Livorno, Fortezza Vecchia, Piazzale dei U2 –The Joshua Tree – July 15-16 Rome and upcoming sporting events, please see our Marmi. Typical Irish cuisine and beers; live Celtic mu- Red Hot Chili Peppers – July 20 Rome; July 21 Milan Pinterest page, sic and Irish dances, kick boxing, carnival rides. Free Lady Gaga – Sept. 26 Assago www.pinterest.com/usagvicenza. entrance to all concerts and events. Bryan Adams – Nov. 10 Padova; Nov. 11 Assago; *Event times and locations are correct at the time of publi- http://www.irlanda-in-festa.it/ Nov. 14 Roma; Nov. 16 Bolzano cation but could change. Please check before going.

11 Outlook March 10, 2017 Family & MWR Events

Breakfast at Del Din for Soldiers ship is July 18-21, with the Army Europe Aquarium of Genova, the largest aquar- CLASSES/WORKSHOPS March 30, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Unit/Level Championship Aug. 4-6. ium in Europe. Visitors will be amazed ACS, Del Din by the biodiversity and spectacular en- Army Community Service is all about Soccer Season Registration Begins vironments of the aquarium. Youth ages Soldiers. Soldiers will have the oppor- May 14 4-12, $65. tunity to learn about the Army Corps Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle Program while enjoying free breakfast. It’s time to register. Open registration AFE: Blues Brothers Tour Representatives will be available to an- runs May 14-June 14 at the Ederle and March 21, 6-8:20 p.m. swer questions and provide information Del Din fitness centers. Coaches meet- Ederle Fitness Center on ACS programs. ing is June 14, at 6 p.m., in the Ederle Armed Forces Entertainment, USAG Fitness Center Conference Room. Of- Italy Family and MWR and the Ederle ficials clinic is June 6-10. League play Fitness Center are proud to present the English as a Second Language ARTS & CRAFTS is June 22–Aug. 15. Tournament dates: Blues Brothers. This two-hour perfor- Mondays, 2-4 p.m. USAG Italy Championship is Aug. 23- mance is filled with shows, vocals and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon 26 and Army Europe Unit/Level Cham- instrumentation and is performed com- ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle Paint Your Own Pottery pionship is Sept. 15-17. pletely live. Guests will enjoy soul, blues, English as a Second Language intro- Available during business hours rock, pop and jazz. Capacity is limited duces clients to the fundamentals of the Arts & Crafts Center, Caserma Ederle 9 Pin No Tap Tournament and seating is first-come, first-served, so English language. Participants can en- Paint your own pottery at the art center. March 31, 7-10 p.m., $30 make sure to arrive early for this popu- joy learning and speaking basic English Various bisque items are available for The Arena, Caserma Ederle lar show. purchase, including plates, mugs, fig- Stop by the Arena for No-Tap Bowling. together. Registration is ongoing. For th th more information, call DSN 634-7500, urines, and the famous Italian chicken Knocking down nine pins gets you a 7 - and 8 -Grade Lock-In comm. 0444-71-7500. pitcher. Use a wide selection of low fire strike. Two-person teams, doubles and March 24, 9 p.m., $10 glazes to personalize your piece. No ex- singles competition, with handicap Villaggio Youth Center EFMP Parent Support Group perience needed, just the desire to have awarded based on a 350 combined aver- Spend the night out with your friends. March 13, 1-2 p.m. fun. All glazes are food safe. age cap. Prizes will be awarded. Fee cov- The Villaggio Youth Center will be host- ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle ers bowling lane fee, team prize entry ing a 7th- and 8th-grade lock-in. Begins A parent support group is a place where Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt and individual prize entry. Friday at 9 p.m., ends Saturday at 8 a.m. parents can freely talk about their expe- March 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. There will be food, fun, bowling, swim- Caserma Ederle Library, Bldg. 302 ming, games and entertainment. Don’t riences and receive feedback in a judg- TRIPS/ENTERTAINMENT ment-free environment. Be a part of this Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by miss out. parent-led support group whose goals making a Leprechaun hat and going on are to provide emotional support and a scavenger hunt throughout the library. Parents’ Night Out encouragement, exchange information For youth ages 3-11 years. All supplies “A Funny Thing Happened March 24, 6:30-11:30 p.m. and provide recommendations for cop- will be provided. on the Way to the Forum” $20 per child ing day to day. Learn how to network Through March 19, Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Bldg. 703, Villaggio Housing Area and share information with fellow par- Introduction to Framing Sun 2 p.m., $15 adults/$12 youth Enjoy a night out—worry free! Open ents. This parent-driven support group March 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Soldiers’ Theatre, Caserma Ederle to children, infants through 5th grade, is hosted by the Exceptional Fami- Arts & Crafts Center, Caserma Ederle Broadway’s greatest musical farce is with an active Child and Youth Services ly Member Program. Young children This class will teach the step-by-step light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and registration. Children are required to be may accompany parents. The meeting process of how to frame photos and art- one of the funniest musicals ever writ- picked up by 11:30 p.m. Only a snack takes place the second Monday of each work while giving participants the cer- ten. Take comedy back to its roots, will be provided during care, so children month. Join the group to interact, give tification to be able to use the framing combining situations from 2,000-year- should have dinner prior to arriving. and receive support. All enrolled EFMP studio at their leisure. Learn about mat- old comedies and infectious energy of All children must have closed-toe shoes families are welcome. ting, glass cutting, cutting the molding classic vaudeville and burlesque. It is a on. Infants are required to have wipes, and overall frame assembly. Walk away nonstop laugh-fest with plot twists and diapers, bottles, change of clothing and Breastfeeding Basics with great tips and tricks to give your turns, cases of mistaken identity, slam- a pacifier if they use one. Toddlers are March 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. frame a professionally finished look. ming doors, and a showgirl or two. Re- required to have wipes, diapers/pull ups ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle Bring a 5- by 7-inch photo or smaller serve early. Call DSN 634-7281 for more and change of clothing. Youth will go Planning to breastfeed? Come and to class for framing. All other materials information. outside if the weather permits; please learn. A lactation consultant will walk are included in the class. Space is limited dress your child appropriately. Call CYS participants through the basics. Topics so register early at DSN 634-7074, or on Boot Scootin’ Boogie for more information. include: benefits of breastfeeding, the their Facebook page, Ederle Art Center. March 11, 9:30 p.m. importance of colostrum, newborns Del Din Warrior Zone Turin and the Egyptian Museum and breastfeeding, frequency and dura- Dr. Seuss Story Time Enjoy country dancing at the Warrior April 1, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Adults $95 / Ages tion of feedings, pumping and manual March 22, 5-6 p.m. Zone. Get together with host-country 4-12 $58 / Ages 3 and under are free expression, storage of breast milk and Caserma Ederle Library, Bldg. 302 nationals for cowboy boots and coun- Outdoor Recreation, Caserma Ederle returning to work. Join the library staff to celebrate Dr. try music. For adults ages 18 and over, The Turin Egyptian Museum has one Seuss’ birthday. Youth ages 3-11 years featuring DJ Adrian and DJ Nike. Take of the most complete sets of ancient ar- Resilience Training old will enjoy stories and a craft. All time out for an exciting, fun-filled Sat- tifacts in the world, second only to the March 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. supplies will be provided, and the first urday night. museum in Cairo. This is a must-see lo- ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle 25 youth will receive a Dr. Seuss book, cation for anyone interested in Egyptian Resilience — it’s a process, not a destina- donated by the USO. St. Patrick’s Day Party history. The museum was established in tion. Learn practical skills you can apply March 17, 4 p.m. 1824 and boasts the statue of Ramses II, every day to help overcome adversity, SPORTS & FITNESS The Lion’s Den, Caserma Ederle the tomb of Kha and Merit, and more manage stress and excel in your person- Join friends for fun, food, beverages and than 4,000 years of Egyptian history. al and professional life. The resilience giveaways at the Lion’s Den. Green is the The city of Turin was the head of Italian program increases well-being and opti- USAG Bavaria Boxing Invitational color to wear on this special day. Enjoy parliament for a short period of time in mism, reduces and prevents depression March 18, 7 p.m. complimentary party favors, food and the 1800s and is home to some of Italy’s and anxiety, improves physical health Memorial Fitness Center drink specials, and live DJ music. Get most prestigious universities. Turin is a and improves relationships. Learn to Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany “shamrocked!” beautiful city of grand palaces, elegant bounce back. Register at least two days Are you ready to rumble? Family and arcades, and gracious squares ready to before the session by calling Army MWR brings an exhilarating night of St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt be explored. It is probably most famous Community Service at DSN 643-7500 , boxing! All division weight classes will March 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $10 for “The Shroud of Turin,” the cloth be- comm. 0444-71-7500. compete during a full evening of enter- Ederle Track and Field lieved to have covered Jesus Christ after tainment for the entire community. Call Join a treasure hunt! Each clue and task his crucifixion. Super Saturday - FRG Academy DSN 476-2214 or comm. +49 (0) 9662- will take participants even closer to March 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 83-2214 for more information and to finding treasure. Team will be made up Youth Center: Spring Break Trip ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle register. of two people, and there are free T-shirts April 3-7, $220 Super Saturday is an alternative course for the first 150 people to sign up. Don’t Grafenwoehr, Germany to the two-day “Family Readiness Group Softball Season Registration miss out on a chance to find treasure. Join friends at the Youth Center for an Academy: Basic Training” and is meant Starts April 9 For more information, call DSN 634- epic Bavarian excursion. For youth in for those unable to attend during the Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle 7616, comm. 0444-71-7616. grades 8 through 12. The itinerary fea- normal business week. Learn the basics Registration is coming soon. Joining a tures high ropes, a night hike, archery, of running an effective FRG with the team is a great way to meet friends who Genova and the Aquarium and tours of Rothenburg, a volcano, and most up-to-date rules and regulations love to play and get exercise. Open reg- March 18, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., $95 a visit to a waterpark. Cost includes ac- while also improving professional de- istration runs April 9-May 9 at the Eder- Outdoor Recreation, Caserma Ederle commodation, food and transportation. velopment. This course will cover how le or Del Din fitness centers. A coaches Discover the city of Genova, one of the Don’t miss out on the trip of a lifetime! to be an effective leader, point of contact meeting will take place May 9 at 6 p.m. most important seaport cities in north- (POC) training and treasurer training. in the Ederle Fitness Center Conference ern Italy. This beautiful city is filled with Room. An officials’ clinic will be held various museums, historical palaces, *Editor’s note: This list is not all-inclu- Limited slots are available, so sign up sive. To view a full list of activities, visit today. May 2-5, and league play is from May breathtaking cathedrals and many other 17 to July 7. The USAG Italy Champion- amazing attractions. The city houses the the FMWR webpage: http://italy.armymwr.com/europe/italy. 12 Outlook March 10, 2017